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MacLomain: Later Years #4
Passion of a Scottish Warrior
Determined to protect Jackie from evil, Darach Hamilton flees MacLomain Castle without telling anyone his destination. As foretold by Celtic Goddess Brigit, that should have made the enemy pursue him. But nothing is as it seems. When he learns the dark demi-god went after Jackie instead, he races to her side only to discover something unexpected. Things have changed. There might be hope for them. Maybe he can finally be with her. After all, he’s been dreaming about her for years. The only problem? He already pushed her into another man’s arms.
Over a month has passed since Jackie traveled back in time from modern day New Hampshire to medieval Scotland. Since then, it’s been a non-stop adventure. Now she’s in ninth-century Scandinavia with Heidrek, a Viking set to inherit the throne. A man that Darach wants her to be with despite the unforgettable kiss they shared. Then there’s the newfound Claddagh ring on her finger. Its stone can only be ignited by the love of a MacLomain. And Darach is by birth, the only remaining MacLomain not taken. Yet despite the power the ring’s glow could harness, she wants nothing to do with it. Not in light of her terrible secret. One she prays will keep any man from loving her because it will mean their ultimate ruin.
Many revelations come to light when Jackie, Darach, and Heidrek travel through time to keep the future King, wee Robert the Bruce safe. Determined to spare them heartbreak, Jackie refuses both men. Yet one of them ends up invoking unavoidable passion. A timeless draw. One she tries to fight. But some things are meant to be and Fate has a plan for them all. Epic love. Ultimate war. Inescapable death. Twists nobody saw coming. An ending that will either see Scotland through to what it is today or rewrite history altogether.
Find out how everything unfolds in Passion of a Scottish Warrior, the final installment in the MacLomain Series: Later Years.
Over a month has passed since Jackie traveled back in time from modern day New Hampshire to medieval Scotland. Since then, it’s been a non-stop adventure. Now she’s in ninth-century Scandinavia with Heidrek, a Viking set to inherit the throne. A man that Darach wants her to be with despite the unforgettable kiss they shared. Then there’s the newfound Claddagh ring on her finger. Its stone can only be ignited by the love of a MacLomain. And Darach is by birth, the only remaining MacLomain not taken. Yet despite the power the ring’s glow could harness, she wants nothing to do with it. Not in light of her terrible secret. One she prays will keep any man from loving her because it will mean their ultimate ruin.
Many revelations come to light when Jackie, Darach, and Heidrek travel through time to keep the future King, wee Robert the Bruce safe. Determined to spare them heartbreak, Jackie refuses both men. Yet one of them ends up invoking unavoidable passion. A timeless draw. One she tries to fight. But some things are meant to be and Fate has a plan for them all. Epic love. Ultimate war. Inescapable death. Twists nobody saw coming. An ending that will either see Scotland through to what it is today or rewrite history altogether.
Find out how everything unfolds in Passion of a Scottish Warrior, the final installment in the MacLomain Series: Later Years.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2016
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Sky Purington
139 books381 followersSky Purington is the bestselling author of over ninety novels and novellas. A New Englander born and bred who recently moved to Virginia, Purington married her hero, has an amazing son who inspires her daily, and two ultra-lovable husky shepherd mixes. Passionate for variety, Sky's vivid imagination spans several romance genres, including historical, time travel, paranormal, and fantasy. Expect steamy stories teeming with protective alpha heroes and strong-minded heroines.
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May 24, 2016
Aye! I am one lucky and happy woman. I got myself another hot, tempting, alluring, engrossing, chemistry filled historical/contemporary, time-traveling romance.
Passion in the name should have been a clue to the goodness that was within. I knew nothing of this family/clan/series, but I tell you that I did not feel like I was cheated. I do want to read the previous books. I found rich, encompassing characters that held balance for me. I found times of pain, sorrow, and a joy. I loved meeting a gambit of this families members.
The time travel bit was a bonus. Jackie, Darach, and Heidrek were all magical. They make the story come to life and they kept it growing from the beginning to the very end.
Watching the connection between them all was enjoyable. The chemistry between Jackie and Darach was blatantly obvious. Jackie's past life was making her make bad decisions and even poorer choices. She was allowing her life be decitated by a past she could not change.
I found a deep connection to Heidrek. I would very much like to see more of him, but first I want to return to the beginning. Back to the very beginning with the MacLomain. Then move on to the Later Years. Sky Purington will keep me busing reading for a few weeks.
**This ARC was provided via Bewitching Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.**
Passion in the name should have been a clue to the goodness that was within. I knew nothing of this family/clan/series, but I tell you that I did not feel like I was cheated. I do want to read the previous books. I found rich, encompassing characters that held balance for me. I found times of pain, sorrow, and a joy. I loved meeting a gambit of this families members.
The time travel bit was a bonus. Jackie, Darach, and Heidrek were all magical. They make the story come to life and they kept it growing from the beginning to the very end.
Watching the connection between them all was enjoyable. The chemistry between Jackie and Darach was blatantly obvious. Jackie's past life was making her make bad decisions and even poorer choices. She was allowing her life be decitated by a past she could not change.
I found a deep connection to Heidrek. I would very much like to see more of him, but first I want to return to the beginning. Back to the very beginning with the MacLomain. Then move on to the Later Years. Sky Purington will keep me busing reading for a few weeks.
**This ARC was provided via Bewitching Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.**
May 25, 2016
I loved this series. This part was a four part series. These are all divided into categories. So at least read the other three in this series before you tackle this one. It is the story of Jackie, who has a big health problem she is trying to hide. That is hard surrounded by wizards and a health seer. She is wanted by several men, and her ring doesn't seem to settle on a color. This is time travel, and reincarnation both. It is also the story of Braveheart with William Wallace, and the future king of Scotland. There is evil, romance, fighting, danger, and the story of Grants time under the evil Hamilton's. You run into so many past and future characters, it feels like a reunion. It also explains why his son did not want to become head of the Hamilton clan. The ending was well worth the read, as it tied up all loose endings, except for the Viking loaned to this time period. He has another series with him in it beginning. which thrills me, since I can read these like they are on fire. I love all the fantasy, the great characters, and they are wrapped up in real history . It is quite the brilliant combination. This series is not for readers who time travel does not appeal, since it is full of it.. wonderful love story, but steamy in places, but not over done.
May 16, 2016
I was given an Beta of this book for an honest review and purchased the published book.
Oh where to start, I love the MacLomains and Grant has long been my favorite, so I was anxiously awaiting the story of his son and how he gets his own Broun lass. What a great story, it was kind of like old home week with so many of our favorites from past books showing up here and there. This book brings the series full circle and WOW, I never would have dreamed this was how it all started. There were some moments that occurred that broke my heart, I was crying and getting mad and anxious, yeah it was awful. Love always wins in the end however and evil is once against banished….at least for now.
Another great tie in to the new Viking series that Sky will be writing next. I loved Heidrek when he was just a wee lad with an evil mother and a stutter, and I chuckled when he thought he could take out his cousin and get the girl. In this book we get a glimpse of who he is and why he was always meant to be King. I have a feeling his power is going to surpass anyone we’ve met so far, be kind to him Sky……
Oh where to start, I love the MacLomains and Grant has long been my favorite, so I was anxiously awaiting the story of his son and how he gets his own Broun lass. What a great story, it was kind of like old home week with so many of our favorites from past books showing up here and there. This book brings the series full circle and WOW, I never would have dreamed this was how it all started. There were some moments that occurred that broke my heart, I was crying and getting mad and anxious, yeah it was awful. Love always wins in the end however and evil is once against banished….at least for now.
Another great tie in to the new Viking series that Sky will be writing next. I loved Heidrek when he was just a wee lad with an evil mother and a stutter, and I chuckled when he thought he could take out his cousin and get the girl. In this book we get a glimpse of who he is and why he was always meant to be King. I have a feeling his power is going to surpass anyone we’ve met so far, be kind to him Sky……
November 27, 2018
You would imagine after 3 series, this being the 12th or 13th book, the love stories would become a little humdrum.
That definitely is NOT the case, each story having an excellent back storyline, as well as the couple's romantic escapade. Each story as individual as the couples it follows.
This is the last of this series, it brings all the treads together. There are moments of angst, when a dearly loved character falls victim to the sinister evil villian. Hang in there, there's a plan in place and magic, wizards and Gods involved.
That definitely is NOT the case, each story having an excellent back storyline, as well as the couple's romantic escapade. Each story as individual as the couples it follows.
This is the last of this series, it brings all the treads together. There are moments of angst, when a dearly loved character falls victim to the sinister evil villian. Hang in there, there's a plan in place and magic, wizards and Gods involved.
June 11, 2022
This is the last of the Later Years portion on Sky's epic MacLomain saga. I found it really enjoyable and Darrach and Jackie just work together. We see a new take on the MacLomains with the previous lives thingie. I'm actually re-reading the entire MacLomain saga for the third time. It's just that good.
September 14, 2021
Time after Time
This book was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the interaction of everyone. I would recommend this book to friends and family. I couldn't put it down.
This book was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the interaction of everyone. I would recommend this book to friends and family. I couldn't put it down.
May 29, 2016
Wonderful......sorry it's over
The Later Years MacLomain books were all great and this was no exception. Not only was this Darach and Jackie's story, but we got a lot of details about so many others from previous books. First and foremost, this was a major love story....the kind we all wish for. All the books in this series were about love and great happiness, but this one gave us the truest love of all and what people will do for that love.
There are many things I can't tell because I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but suffice it to say, it was one of the best ending books I have ever read. It does give us excitement and lots of "magical" twists and turns and answers a lot of questions. I really recommend reading this book as well as the entire series. They all have so much going on leading up to Passion of a Scottish Warrior that it would be pretty confusing just reading one. Sky Purrington is an excellent author and I have read so many of her books. All are terrific!
The Later Years MacLomain books were all great and this was no exception. Not only was this Darach and Jackie's story, but we got a lot of details about so many others from previous books. First and foremost, this was a major love story....the kind we all wish for. All the books in this series were about love and great happiness, but this one gave us the truest love of all and what people will do for that love.
There are many things I can't tell because I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but suffice it to say, it was one of the best ending books I have ever read. It does give us excitement and lots of "magical" twists and turns and answers a lot of questions. I really recommend reading this book as well as the entire series. They all have so much going on leading up to Passion of a Scottish Warrior that it would be pretty confusing just reading one. Sky Purrington is an excellent author and I have read so many of her books. All are terrific!
May 27, 2016
I loved this book. Now there were a few times that I had a little trouble following what time period they were in due to the time travel and bouncing back and forward in time. The storyline and the characters were well developed. I enjoyed all of the characters in this book but the two or should I say the three main characters were the best. And there for a while I was wondering where the love triangle was going to end.
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 12, 2016
I loved this book. Now there were a few times that I had a little trouble following what time period they were in due to the time travel and bouncing back and forward in time. The storyline and the characters were well developed. I enjoyed all of the characters in this book but the two or should I say the three main characters were the best. And there for a while I was wondering where the love triangle was going to end.
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 27, 2016
Another great one
Loved the twist to this one. Author has been able to flow from one series to the next and keep me completely involved and wanting more. So happy to see the next series are once again the yummy Viking dragons. Can't wait
Loved the twist to this one. Author has been able to flow from one series to the next and keep me completely involved and wanting more. So happy to see the next series are once again the yummy Viking dragons. Can't wait
June 9, 2016
Love this book
I have read the complete series and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great read. The characters are well defined and the plot is easy to follow. Ms. Burlington is to be congratulated on her storytelling.
I have read the complete series and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great read. The characters are well defined and the plot is easy to follow. Ms. Burlington is to be congratulated on her storytelling.
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