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Highland Heartthrobs
Feel the pulse of the Highlands...
A collection of five, full length, stand-alone, Scottish historical romances by New York Times and Internationally bestselling authors.
The Captive - by Parris Afton Bonds
The mighty Kincairns, once a powerful Highland clan, are now rebels out to destroy the conquering British invaders. Ranald Kincairn, chieftain of the rebels, swears to take his vengeance by stealing his ruthless foe's virgin bride with the intent to destroy her soul. But his captive swears to take her own vengeance by making his own soul her captive.
Highlander's Ransom - by Emma Prince
He was out for revenge.
Laird Robert Sinclair would stop at nothing to exact revenge on Lord Raef Warren, the English scoundrel who had razed his lands and people. Leaving his clan to conduct attacks in the Borderlands, he lives to be a thorn in Warren’s side. When he finds a beautiful English lass on her way to marry Warren, he whisks her away to the Highlands intent on ransoming her to her fiance.
She would not be controlled.
Lady Alwin Hewett had no idea when she left her home to marry a man she'd never met, she would be kidnapped by a vengeful Highlander. But she refuses to be a pawn in any man’s game. When she learns that Robert has had them secretly wed, she will stop at nothing to regain her freedom. But her heart may have other plans…
Too Deep for Tears - by Kathryn Lynn Davis
Late 1800 Three sisters. Three corners of the British Empire. Three lives intertwined… forever.
As he travels the British Empire, diplomat Charles Kittridge leaves behind three Ailsa in the Scottish Highlands; Li-an in Peking, China; and Genevra in Delhi, India. Bound by threads they neither see nor understand, the three sisters are haunted by their absent father--each in her own way. Creative and intuitive, often lost and without hope, they come together through their dreams in times of fear and need. No matter the courage and passion, betrayal and loss they experience, their dreams never leave them.
In the end, they believe Charles Kittridge has the power to heal them. But the truth is far more complicated than any of them understand.
To Love a Warrior - by Lily Baldwin
Destinies unfold. Secrets are revealed. The Isle of Mull will be forever changed.
Half Highlander, half Viking, Garik MacKinnon was not born on the Scottish Isle of Mull, but fostered there in his youth. Now, he leaves behind his home, once more bound for Mull. He is ready to answer Robert the Bruce’s call to arms, eager to fight for Scotland’s freedom. He is not prepared for his encounter with Nellore, a shield maiden whose allure defies all reason.
Nellore has the strength and skill of a warrior but the heart of a woman. When the men are called away to war Nellore must aid those left behind to safeguard their village against attacks from the MacLeans. She understands her duty to her clan. She is ready to take up arms against the enemy if need be. She is not ready forthe ache that fills her heart when war pulls Garik from her side.
Desire ignites and battles are waged as both Nellore and Garik learn what it means to love a warrior.
Highland Intrigue - by Ceci Giltenan
Lady Gillian MacLennan's clan needs a leader, but the last person on earth she wants as their laird is Fingal Maclan. She can neither forgive nor forget that his mother killed her father, creating Clan MacLennan’s current desperate circumstances.
King David knows a weak clan, without a laird, can change quickly from a simple annoyance to a dangerous liability. He makes Fingal MacIan laird of clan MacLennan and requires that he marry Lady Gillian.
In spite of the challenge, Fingal is confident he can rebuild her clan, ease her heartache and win her affection. However, just as love awakens, the power struggle takes a deadly turn. Can he protect her from the unknown long enough to uncover the plot against them? Or will all be lost, destroying the happiness
A collection of five, full length, stand-alone, Scottish historical romances by New York Times and Internationally bestselling authors.
The Captive - by Parris Afton Bonds
The mighty Kincairns, once a powerful Highland clan, are now rebels out to destroy the conquering British invaders. Ranald Kincairn, chieftain of the rebels, swears to take his vengeance by stealing his ruthless foe's virgin bride with the intent to destroy her soul. But his captive swears to take her own vengeance by making his own soul her captive.
Highlander's Ransom - by Emma Prince
He was out for revenge.
Laird Robert Sinclair would stop at nothing to exact revenge on Lord Raef Warren, the English scoundrel who had razed his lands and people. Leaving his clan to conduct attacks in the Borderlands, he lives to be a thorn in Warren’s side. When he finds a beautiful English lass on her way to marry Warren, he whisks her away to the Highlands intent on ransoming her to her fiance.
She would not be controlled.
Lady Alwin Hewett had no idea when she left her home to marry a man she'd never met, she would be kidnapped by a vengeful Highlander. But she refuses to be a pawn in any man’s game. When she learns that Robert has had them secretly wed, she will stop at nothing to regain her freedom. But her heart may have other plans…
Too Deep for Tears - by Kathryn Lynn Davis
Late 1800 Three sisters. Three corners of the British Empire. Three lives intertwined… forever.
As he travels the British Empire, diplomat Charles Kittridge leaves behind three Ailsa in the Scottish Highlands; Li-an in Peking, China; and Genevra in Delhi, India. Bound by threads they neither see nor understand, the three sisters are haunted by their absent father--each in her own way. Creative and intuitive, often lost and without hope, they come together through their dreams in times of fear and need. No matter the courage and passion, betrayal and loss they experience, their dreams never leave them.
In the end, they believe Charles Kittridge has the power to heal them. But the truth is far more complicated than any of them understand.
To Love a Warrior - by Lily Baldwin
Destinies unfold. Secrets are revealed. The Isle of Mull will be forever changed.
Half Highlander, half Viking, Garik MacKinnon was not born on the Scottish Isle of Mull, but fostered there in his youth. Now, he leaves behind his home, once more bound for Mull. He is ready to answer Robert the Bruce’s call to arms, eager to fight for Scotland’s freedom. He is not prepared for his encounter with Nellore, a shield maiden whose allure defies all reason.
Nellore has the strength and skill of a warrior but the heart of a woman. When the men are called away to war Nellore must aid those left behind to safeguard their village against attacks from the MacLeans. She understands her duty to her clan. She is ready to take up arms against the enemy if need be. She is not ready forthe ache that fills her heart when war pulls Garik from her side.
Desire ignites and battles are waged as both Nellore and Garik learn what it means to love a warrior.
Highland Intrigue - by Ceci Giltenan
Lady Gillian MacLennan's clan needs a leader, but the last person on earth she wants as their laird is Fingal Maclan. She can neither forgive nor forget that his mother killed her father, creating Clan MacLennan’s current desperate circumstances.
King David knows a weak clan, without a laird, can change quickly from a simple annoyance to a dangerous liability. He makes Fingal MacIan laird of clan MacLennan and requires that he marry Lady Gillian.
In spite of the challenge, Fingal is confident he can rebuild her clan, ease her heartache and win her affection. However, just as love awakens, the power struggle takes a deadly turn. Can he protect her from the unknown long enough to uncover the plot against them? Or will all be lost, destroying the happiness
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Parris Afton Bonds
82 books52 followersI am dancing on sunshine that you are visiting my little part of Parris's paradise here on Goodreads.
I write for the reckless at heart Not surprisingly, I identify with my novels' characters, both the protagonists AND antagonists. I suffer with their angsts and bewilderments and rejoice in their joys and triumphs.
And I believe that if we heroically hold fast to our own vision for ourselves in our journey’s confrontations and challenges, Life WILL surely manifest our dreams and goals and visions, as it does for my characters in my novels.
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Parris Afton Bonds is mother of five sons and author of nearly fifty published novels. She is co-founder and first vice president of Romance Writers of America, as well as, co-founder of Southwest Writers Workshop,
The Parris Award was established in her name by the Southwest Writers Workshop to honor a published writer who has given outstandingly of time and talent to other writers. Prestigious recipients of the Parris Award include Tony Hillerman and the Pulitzer nominee Norman Zollinger.
Declared by ABC's Nightline as one of the three-best-selling authors of romantic fiction, the award winning Parris Afton Bonds has been featured in major newspapers and magazines as well as published in more than a dozen languages. A New York Times best seller, she donates her time to teaching creative writing to both grade school children and female inmates ~ both of which are captive audiences.
I write for the reckless at heart Not surprisingly, I identify with my novels' characters, both the protagonists AND antagonists. I suffer with their angsts and bewilderments and rejoice in their joys and triumphs.
And I believe that if we heroically hold fast to our own vision for ourselves in our journey’s confrontations and challenges, Life WILL surely manifest our dreams and goals and visions, as it does for my characters in my novels.
***
Parris Afton Bonds is mother of five sons and author of nearly fifty published novels. She is co-founder and first vice president of Romance Writers of America, as well as, co-founder of Southwest Writers Workshop,
The Parris Award was established in her name by the Southwest Writers Workshop to honor a published writer who has given outstandingly of time and talent to other writers. Prestigious recipients of the Parris Award include Tony Hillerman and the Pulitzer nominee Norman Zollinger.
Declared by ABC's Nightline as one of the three-best-selling authors of romantic fiction, the award winning Parris Afton Bonds has been featured in major newspapers and magazines as well as published in more than a dozen languages. A New York Times best seller, she donates her time to teaching creative writing to both grade school children and female inmates ~ both of which are captive audiences.
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June 18, 2016
Highland Heartthrobs is an awesome collection of five full length Historical Romances, by five brilliantly authentic storytellers.
First, let me say, I love Highlanders, their rich Scottish history, the lush countryside and of course, these are five very talented authors, telling the stories. Each author brings her own unique talent and storytelling to blend a wonderful collection of Highland Romance.
Highland Heartthrobs is a whirlwind of emotion, with strong, feisty lasses and sexy, Highlanders. Oh, I forgot to mention, the passion, the mystery that surrounds each story, weaved with history and romance.
I have read all but one of these authors works, previously and often, I must say. And they are brilliant storytellers.
Parris Afton Bonds , is a new author to me. Her story, "The Captive" is a story of vengeance, passion and romance. This is the story of, the Kincairns, once a powerful, mighty Highland clan, a force to be reckoned with, now rebels from the British. And the lass that tames the mighty, rebel, Chieftain Ranald Kincairn.
Well written, fast paced tale, with intriguing characters, and twists and turns. What starts out as vengeance, and a kidnapping turns out to be so much more. Romance and intrigue makes a captivating, rich tale. A must read!
If you've never read one of Emma Prince, Lily Baldwin, Kathryn Lynn Davis or Ceci Giltenan, stories, then, I would highly recommend picking up, "Highland Heartthrobs". Or, if you have, then this collection is a must have treasure of history, romance and the some hearthrobs that will capture you heart, along with the lasses that tame them.
Make no mistake, you will be glad you did.
Fantastic Highland collection, that is captivating, charming and intriguing. I absolutely loved this collection. Enjoyable and satisfying read!
*A personal buy*
Rating: 5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
First, let me say, I love Highlanders, their rich Scottish history, the lush countryside and of course, these are five very talented authors, telling the stories. Each author brings her own unique talent and storytelling to blend a wonderful collection of Highland Romance.
Highland Heartthrobs is a whirlwind of emotion, with strong, feisty lasses and sexy, Highlanders. Oh, I forgot to mention, the passion, the mystery that surrounds each story, weaved with history and romance.
I have read all but one of these authors works, previously and often, I must say. And they are brilliant storytellers.
Parris Afton Bonds , is a new author to me. Her story, "The Captive" is a story of vengeance, passion and romance. This is the story of, the Kincairns, once a powerful, mighty Highland clan, a force to be reckoned with, now rebels from the British. And the lass that tames the mighty, rebel, Chieftain Ranald Kincairn.
Well written, fast paced tale, with intriguing characters, and twists and turns. What starts out as vengeance, and a kidnapping turns out to be so much more. Romance and intrigue makes a captivating, rich tale. A must read!
If you've never read one of Emma Prince, Lily Baldwin, Kathryn Lynn Davis or Ceci Giltenan, stories, then, I would highly recommend picking up, "Highland Heartthrobs". Or, if you have, then this collection is a must have treasure of history, romance and the some hearthrobs that will capture you heart, along with the lasses that tame them.
Make no mistake, you will be glad you did.
Fantastic Highland collection, that is captivating, charming and intriguing. I absolutely loved this collection. Enjoyable and satisfying read!
*A personal buy*
Rating: 5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
March 26, 2017
Great Heartthrobs
I truly enjoyed the group of novels in this set. It gives me an opportunity to try new authors and get a feel for there writing. Theses novels were filled with love, romance, excitement, and lots of action.
I truly enjoyed the group of novels in this set. It gives me an opportunity to try new authors and get a feel for there writing. Theses novels were filled with love, romance, excitement, and lots of action.
September 23, 2016
Awesome read!
If you love historical romance as much I do this is one you won't want to put down!! A plus
If you love historical romance as much I do this is one you won't want to put down!! A plus
November 13, 2016
Enjoyable
I Southaven to make myself put the book down..
Really liked how the story seemed to go from one to another almost like reading a whole novel.
I Southaven to make myself put the book down..
Really liked how the story seemed to go from one to another almost like reading a whole novel.
October 7, 2020
Brilliant reads, hard to put down, love the stories as they flow on in the collection.
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