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Highland Wishes
Join USA TODAY BESTSELLING authors Glynnis Campbell, Suzan Tisdale, and Kathryn Le Veque, and BESTSELLING authors Hildie McQueen and Emma Prince for four holiday-inspired never before published tales that are sure to warm your hearts this holiday season. Deep in the Scottish Highlands stood a well, left behind by the Northmen who had built a longhouse upon the site. The longhouse eventually crumbled, the Norse died off, but the well remained. The well was built in the trees, high above the land, and built in dark gray stone that is native to the area. Upon the stones of the well were carved these your journey be quiet and your days of joy long. May your deeds remain strong for Odin. May your love stay true to your noble heart.This well, so alone upon the hill, soon became the stuff of legends, It was said that a young Northman fell in love with a local Taevali maiden. Her parents forbid her to see him so, in desperation, she stole away on a cold December night with the intention of marrying her Norse lover in secret. They were followed by her parents but rather than be separated, the desperate lovers ran to the longhouse and hid in the well. There was a terrible storm that night and the run off from the mountains that kept the well supplied with water soon overflowed, dooming the lovers on what would be the Christian holiday of Christmas.Now, their spirits wander the trees where the well is, where they met their deaths, together in spirit as they could not be together in life. It is said that if lovers make a wish upon the well during this holiday time, the spirit of the young Northman and his lovely maiden will grant the lovers one wish for their marital happiness, one wish that will bind them together for eternity.THE LEGEND OF THE SPIRIT WATERS by Kathryn Le Veque - The legend begins with a Norseman and his native lover.THE HANDFASTING by Glynnis A French knight betrothed to a Highland heiress falls in love with his spirited bride, until he realizes he's been tricked into wedding the wrong sister.THE THIEF'S DAUGHTER by Suzan Onnleigh, betrayed and abandoned, makes one simple a better life for her child. Connor MacCallen, widowed and newly made chief of his clan, appeases his grandmother by making a wish for wife and children. Will fate intervene and make those wishes come true?THE WOLF OF SKYE by Hildie Fate's wicked sense of humor strikes Highland guard Faolan Mackinnon when he ends up betrothed to Catriona Grant, a fiery lass, who he met only minutes earlier. WISH UPON A WINTER SOLSTICE by Emma To test the powers of a legendary well, Keita trespasses onto her enemy's lands. She never expects to come face to face with the man they call the Demon of Loch Moy--or succumb to the dark heat her captor stirs within her.Enjoy this special holiday collection of new material for a limited time.
467 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2015
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Kathryn Le Veque
325 books2,086 followersJuggernaut Indie author Kathryn Le Veque is a 'tour de force' in publishing.
Kathryn is a critically acclaimed 21-time USA TODAY Bestselling author, a charter Amazon All-Star author, an Indie Reader top seller, and a #1 bestselling, award-winning, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance with over 100 published novels.
Among her many accomplishments, she is the CEO of Dragonblade Publishing, the #1 Historical Romance e-book publisher on Amazon. In 2020, Kathryn collaborated with Sourcebooks publishing for a Medieval Fight Club series set in Scotland.
Kathryn is a critically acclaimed 21-time USA TODAY Bestselling author, a charter Amazon All-Star author, an Indie Reader top seller, and a #1 bestselling, award-winning, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance with over 100 published novels.
Among her many accomplishments, she is the CEO of Dragonblade Publishing, the #1 Historical Romance e-book publisher on Amazon. In 2020, Kathryn collaborated with Sourcebooks publishing for a Medieval Fight Club series set in Scotland.
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December 20, 2015
Loved most of it.
I do have to say that: I do struggle when reading Kathryn Le Veque's stories. Though, I don't know why cause I do love medieval stories, especially medieval Scottish warriors stories.
But then The Handfasting by Glynnis Campbell was a 5 STARS story, loved it!
Loved how the newlyweds fooled the rest of the clan and saved the real heir.
Must also had the LOL moment when seeing the future husband of the bitchy sister.
Wish Upon a Winter Soltice by Emma Prince: This one was a 3.5 STARS.
Though it was a good story I found it a bit dragging. And it was told in a much to modern way.
And then The Thief's Daughter by Suzan Tisdale was also a 5 STARS story, loved that one, too!
Onnleigh's story is a real grab and hold one (once you start you can not put it down). Tou will laugh and surely cry but it is worth it.
Loved how Connor takes her baby girl in and then keeps the mother, too. How he defends her and can read her and her thoughts.
Love reading her books cause you are there in time with the characters as they talk the old talk.
The Wolf of Skye by Hildie McQueen: A sweet easy read. This one had a vanishing well it would appear and disappear at will. This one was a 4 STARS .
It was ok but written to modern for the era.
I do have to say that: I do struggle when reading Kathryn Le Veque's stories. Though, I don't know why cause I do love medieval stories, especially medieval Scottish warriors stories.
But then The Handfasting by Glynnis Campbell was a 5 STARS story, loved it!
Loved how the newlyweds fooled the rest of the clan and saved the real heir.
Must also had the LOL moment when seeing the future husband of the bitchy sister.
Wish Upon a Winter Soltice by Emma Prince: This one was a 3.5 STARS.
Though it was a good story I found it a bit dragging. And it was told in a much to modern way.
And then The Thief's Daughter by Suzan Tisdale was also a 5 STARS story, loved that one, too!
Onnleigh's story is a real grab and hold one (once you start you can not put it down). Tou will laugh and surely cry but it is worth it.
Loved how Connor takes her baby girl in and then keeps the mother, too. How he defends her and can read her and her thoughts.
Love reading her books cause you are there in time with the characters as they talk the old talk.
The Wolf of Skye by Hildie McQueen: A sweet easy read. This one had a vanishing well it would appear and disappear at will. This one was a 4 STARS .
It was ok but written to modern for the era.
November 28, 2015
A lovely read for wintery days
A legend and 4 novellas. Kathryn LeVeque gives us a tragic love story as a legend that the 4 novellas use as a central theme, a wishing well for lovers.
The Handfasting is a case of mistaken identity, sibling rivalry and loyalty, and bad parenting with an HEA.
Wish upon a Winter Solstice is a beauty and a beast tale within rival clans.
The Thief's Daughter is a Cinderella tale with the thief's daughter and the new clan chief.
The Wolfe of Skye is a Taming of the Shrew tale with a fiery redhead and a man who thinks he already knows love.
After reading contemporary and Western historical, it was delightful to return to this set of novellas with a Yuletide Scottish Highland setting. Happy holiday reading.
A legend and 4 novellas. Kathryn LeVeque gives us a tragic love story as a legend that the 4 novellas use as a central theme, a wishing well for lovers.
The Handfasting is a case of mistaken identity, sibling rivalry and loyalty, and bad parenting with an HEA.
Wish upon a Winter Solstice is a beauty and a beast tale within rival clans.
The Thief's Daughter is a Cinderella tale with the thief's daughter and the new clan chief.
The Wolfe of Skye is a Taming of the Shrew tale with a fiery redhead and a man who thinks he already knows love.
After reading contemporary and Western historical, it was delightful to return to this set of novellas with a Yuletide Scottish Highland setting. Happy holiday reading.
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December 18, 2015the spirit waters,
The Handfasting
Wish upon a Winter Solstice: A Highland Holiday Novella
the thief's daughter,
The Wolf of Skye, Holiday Highlander Romance: Moriag
The Handfasting
Wish upon a Winter Solstice: A Highland Holiday Novella
the thief's daughter,
The Wolf of Skye, Holiday Highlander Romance: Moriag
November 26, 2015
These stories roar!
Anthologies are always great: they are where I meet new authors. Plus, the stories are often related, as are the the stories in this set. The stories move from early to quite a bit later, from reality to mythology.
The other joy of anthologies is the way the different authors approach the same or related tropes, as in this set.
This is a gorgeous set of works.
Anthologies are always great: they are where I meet new authors. Plus, the stories are often related, as are the the stories in this set. The stories move from early to quite a bit later, from reality to mythology.
The other joy of anthologies is the way the different authors approach the same or related tropes, as in this set.
This is a gorgeous set of works.
November 28, 2015
OMG!!!! Another great read. I love how the stories ran smoothly and kept the story around the wishing well, Christmas and LOVE!!! I was crying, laughing throughout the book. Thank you ladies for this wonderful Christmas book!!! I promise you go out and get this book and you won't regret it. I am in withdrawal now I want more!!!!
November 29, 2015
Enjoyable
The stories are all centered around a magical Wishingwell that grants wishes for only true love .The first story was very sad and I felt it was unfair . It sets up the rest of the book and explains why the well is magical. Each of the authors did an excellent job with their individual stories .I really enjoyed each one of these heartfelt Christmas tales !
The stories are all centered around a magical Wishingwell that grants wishes for only true love .The first story was very sad and I felt it was unfair . It sets up the rest of the book and explains why the well is magical. Each of the authors did an excellent job with their individual stories .I really enjoyed each one of these heartfelt Christmas tales !
December 22, 2015
Historically Holidays Are Important
One thing all of these stories had in common was that holidays are a part of the cloth, of the culture woven together. A quick read and sweet parts to add to the romance of each. Several good authors together make it hard to turn down. Great price and great read.
One thing all of these stories had in common was that holidays are a part of the cloth, of the culture woven together. A quick read and sweet parts to add to the romance of each. Several good authors together make it hard to turn down. Great price and great read.
November 25, 2015
Amazing
Totally enjoyed the holiday stories. All 4 authors are great writers in there own right and now combing there efforts, with keeping the wishing well in all 4 stories, made this set of books an amazing read. Loved it.
Totally enjoyed the holiday stories. All 4 authors are great writers in there own right and now combing there efforts, with keeping the wishing well in all 4 stories, made this set of books an amazing read. Loved it.
December 2, 2015
Disappointed!
As short-stories they were ok. But you get into the story and trying get what they are doing everything and where was not much action to read, except for the last story which was not so bad
As short-stories they were ok. But you get into the story and trying get what they are doing everything and where was not much action to read, except for the last story which was not so bad
December 8, 2015
A really heartwarming collection for the holidays
A good mixture of holiday themed romances from some strong authors. Not every story has an expected ending, but all will touch your heart!
A good mixture of holiday themed romances from some strong authors. Not every story has an expected ending, but all will touch your heart!
January 5, 2016
Fabulous!
This set of books are simply one of the best I've read in a long time. I read them over the holidays and they were too good to put Dow. I highly recommend this set of a fabulous read.
This set of books are simply one of the best I've read in a long time. I read them over the holidays and they were too good to put Dow. I highly recommend this set of a fabulous read.
May 3, 2016
I enjoyed all 5 novellas greatly. They were tied together with one thing. The rest of the stories were basically on their own, making the book so enjoyable.
This is most definately a must read for all romance readers. Especially if you enjoy reading stories set in the Highlands of Scotland.
This is most definately a must read for all romance readers. Especially if you enjoy reading stories set in the Highlands of Scotland.
December 12, 2015
Great bundle!!
Loved all of these books! What a great compilation!! The Wolfe of Skye was my favorite! But all of them were great reads!
Loved all of these books! What a great compilation!! The Wolfe of Skye was my favorite! But all of them were great reads!
February 11, 2016
Beautifully written!
Excellent collection of brilliant writers! I loved every story!
The characters are larger than life, and the action,adventure, and romance were well balanced.
Excellent collection of brilliant writers! I loved every story!
The characters are larger than life, and the action,adventure, and romance were well balanced.
March 6, 2016
I must say even though the first story is sad as hell and all the other ones revolve around it it was a great read. I enjoyed a couple more stories in it more than others but all in all a great read
May 30, 2016
Great collection
Great collection of stories from these authors.
Loved how these were a holiday set hard find ones as these.
Loved it
Great collection of stories from these authors.
Loved how these were a holiday set hard find ones as these.
Loved it
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