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A Healer for the Highland Beast
A beast, a witch, and a highland kiss…
When Rowena Buchan heals a man from what others perceived as a demonic possession, she becomes the witch that needs to be burned. So, she flees until she runs into the Beast of McIntosh, who saves her life.
Laird Evan McIntosh wears a mask, for his scarred face terrifies the people. Isolated from everyone, his only companions are his dogs. Until the most beautiful woman faints in his arms, and he vows to protect her.
What many think of as a deformity, Rowena perceives it as bravery. And when their attraction becomes unbearable, she gives her heart to Evan. But witches and beasts are considered the worst sinners…
Will Evan manage to protect them from being burned?
*A Healer for the Highland Beast is a steamy Medieval Historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
When Rowena Buchan heals a man from what others perceived as a demonic possession, she becomes the witch that needs to be burned. So, she flees until she runs into the Beast of McIntosh, who saves her life.
Laird Evan McIntosh wears a mask, for his scarred face terrifies the people. Isolated from everyone, his only companions are his dogs. Until the most beautiful woman faints in his arms, and he vows to protect her.
What many think of as a deformity, Rowena perceives it as bravery. And when their attraction becomes unbearable, she gives her heart to Evan. But witches and beasts are considered the worst sinners…
Will Evan manage to protect them from being burned?
*A Healer for the Highland Beast is a steamy Medieval Historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2022
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January 12, 2023
Ooof. I don’t usually rate books less than three stars but I’m torn between one and two stars for this. The idea could have been great but the execution was just really bad. Aside from the fact that it felt like a lot of really cliche scenes at times, the dialogue was also really cringey. If you’ve ever heard the advice show don’t tell, I feel like the first half of the book was just the characters telling us how noble they are with very little action to actually back those claims up. There were also just inconsistencies in the story that made me think this could be improved a lot had there been a good beta reader. I won’t completely write off the author based on this first read, because maybe it’s one of their first books? But it’ll definitely be a while before I give another one a shot.
September 21, 2022
not great…
I actually considered DNF’ing this… the writing was weird and not just because of the attempt at writing in the Scottish accent, but it’s just not great… there isn’t anything to make me actively dislike it, but I’m glad it done and I don’t have to think about it ever again…
I actually considered DNF’ing this… the writing was weird and not just because of the attempt at writing in the Scottish accent, but it’s just not great… there isn’t anything to make me actively dislike it, but I’m glad it done and I don’t have to think about it ever again…
April 23, 2023
It Just Isn't That Good
As I kept reading, the story never really kept my interest. It just wasn't exciting or romantic or anything really. Hard to explain. I skipped quite a bit to see if the HEA was worth my time. Didnt happen. So I won't be reading anymore from this author.
As I kept reading, the story never really kept my interest. It just wasn't exciting or romantic or anything really. Hard to explain. I skipped quite a bit to see if the HEA was worth my time. Didnt happen. So I won't be reading anymore from this author.
May 1, 2023
The plot was good and I loved the characters, but parts of the story were somewhat unorganized and did not mesh. The previous one of her books was better.
August 30, 2022
This is a well written book with strong characters in Rowena and Evan. The author does a great job developing the story and pulling you in. I was glued to the pages right to the end reading their story. She takes you back to the day with her perfectly painted scenes and delivers a fantastic story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
September 22, 2024
Highlander romance is my favorite, but this one was a little too sweet even for me. Plus it seriously needs an editor to fix the spelling mistakes throughout the book.
August 17, 2022
Rowena Buchan is called a witch as she had healing powers. She was able to heal a man they had accused of witchcraft and thereby puts herself in danger.She flees and runs into the Laird Evan McIntosh who saves her He is hiding his face as it is scarred
He lives with his dogs and keeps to himself. It is a beautiful story showing how Rowena sees the good in him without judging him on his appearance. I am on the ARC team and I leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.
He lives with his dogs and keeps to himself. It is a beautiful story showing how Rowena sees the good in him without judging him on his appearance. I am on the ARC team and I leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.
January 31, 2023
Great story!
Evan was known as the beast. He became Laird at a young age when his father was killed and he was slashed across the face. From then on he wore a mask to cover his scar. He was the Beast , after all. In the woods one day he heard a scream and ran into a woman. She passed out. Men were chasing her with pitch forks and screaming that she was a witch. He fought and killed the men and brought Rowena back to his castle to recover. He thought her to be the most beautiful woman he ever saw. He said he’d protect her and he did. He fell for her from first sight. She made him feel loved and needed. The father of the village wanted her so bad that he called her a witch to get her back for refusing him. So much perused that you have to read this story for yourself.
Evan was known as the beast. He became Laird at a young age when his father was killed and he was slashed across the face. From then on he wore a mask to cover his scar. He was the Beast , after all. In the woods one day he heard a scream and ran into a woman. She passed out. Men were chasing her with pitch forks and screaming that she was a witch. He fought and killed the men and brought Rowena back to his castle to recover. He thought her to be the most beautiful woman he ever saw. He said he’d protect her and he did. He fell for her from first sight. She made him feel loved and needed. The father of the village wanted her so bad that he called her a witch to get her back for refusing him. So much perused that you have to read this story for yourself.
August 18, 2022
She Gave Him His Confidence and He Was Her Hero Together There Love Was Everlasting
She wasn’t a Witch and He wasn’t a Beast. Mistaken identity ? Or the Ravings of a Madman ? It didn’t matter though. Love, kindness, compassion was all it took to wipe out the evil. A Beautiful Tale of the power of love healing your soul and your heart for a new future.
Rowena Bochan and Evan Laird McIntosh meet when she was on the run being Hunter for being a witch. There was something from the beginning that connected there hearts. She was a gifted Heater and was a great Warrior.
Maddie Mackenna got the Perfect Match with this couple. They were mesmerizing and captivated your heart.
She wasn’t a Witch and He wasn’t a Beast. Mistaken identity ? Or the Ravings of a Madman ? It didn’t matter though. Love, kindness, compassion was all it took to wipe out the evil. A Beautiful Tale of the power of love healing your soul and your heart for a new future.
Rowena Bochan and Evan Laird McIntosh meet when she was on the run being Hunter for being a witch. There was something from the beginning that connected there hearts. She was a gifted Heater and was a great Warrior.
Maddie Mackenna got the Perfect Match with this couple. They were mesmerizing and captivated your heart.
September 10, 2022
Well, it's difficult to describe
This is the only thing I've read by Maddie McKenna and I may be wrong, but I think she must be a new author. I did read the entire book though it seemed to ramble at times. The storyline itself has potential, and I think the author worked hard to keep it moving. Just my opinion however, I feel like the dialogue jumped from current phrases to attempted historically accurate speech.
As I said, I feel the author will improve with experience and help from her fellow authors. I gave it 3 stars since I felt that a lot of work had gone into it, but it still needs work in my opinion, which is only my opinion.
This is the only thing I've read by Maddie McKenna and I may be wrong, but I think she must be a new author. I did read the entire book though it seemed to ramble at times. The storyline itself has potential, and I think the author worked hard to keep it moving. Just my opinion however, I feel like the dialogue jumped from current phrases to attempted historically accurate speech.
As I said, I feel the author will improve with experience and help from her fellow authors. I gave it 3 stars since I felt that a lot of work had gone into it, but it still needs work in my opinion, which is only my opinion.
February 4, 2024
Awful book, broken continuity
This book was awful! So much broken continuity, for example they did 'the deed' earlier in the book, made a point to say the whole castle heard them, then acted like they had never done it and she was a virgin at the end. 😑 Just do yourself a favor and don't read this one, it was so slow so much 'filler' the book could have been written in less than half the length it is now and still been equally as awful but at least short. If 'Passionate forehead kisses' and being able to toss your bosom to the side sounds like a good time to you then go for it!
This book was awful! So much broken continuity, for example they did 'the deed' earlier in the book, made a point to say the whole castle heard them, then acted like they had never done it and she was a virgin at the end. 😑 Just do yourself a favor and don't read this one, it was so slow so much 'filler' the book could have been written in less than half the length it is now and still been equally as awful but at least short. If 'Passionate forehead kisses' and being able to toss your bosom to the side sounds like a good time to you then go for it!
December 22, 2022
Great
I like this book a lot. Right of the bat I was drawn in to it because it started off very suspenseful and I was immediately drawn in to read the entire story. I always wondered how any one man could gain so much power over and have others to follow even when the they know he’s wrong. Good people follow bad people and disregard every thing that they know is good. Always looking for the easy way out. What can you say?
I like this book a lot. Right of the bat I was drawn in to it because it started off very suspenseful and I was immediately drawn in to read the entire story. I always wondered how any one man could gain so much power over and have others to follow even when the they know he’s wrong. Good people follow bad people and disregard every thing that they know is good. Always looking for the easy way out. What can you say?
August 16, 2022
A Healer for the Highland Beast
He rescued her more than once they called her A witch but she is a healer and because of his scars he was called a beast and the enemy called himself a man of God The characters are strong and courageous A wonderful plot and well written story that I enjoyed
He rescued her more than once they called her A witch but she is a healer and because of his scars he was called a beast and the enemy called himself a man of God The characters are strong and courageous A wonderful plot and well written story that I enjoyed
August 18, 2022
Toward the end I almost gave up on because it was just dragging on. I am glad I finished the book. I absolutely loved most of the characters and most of the storyline. Rowena and Evan both were strong characters. Maybe the next book will be Marie and Bingwen 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️. Back to my Leila Borderlands Ladies story by Madeline Martin. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜 Sucks to not read an extended epilogue!
August 19, 2022
I absolutely loved this story! They called her a with and him a beast because of his scars. He saved her but the enemy was a surprise because he is a man of God! This story kept me glued to the pages and cheering for Laird Evan McIntosh and Rowena! I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
September 13, 2022
Good story with a little steam
That said, there were a few unanswered questions (1 being was the highly skilled archer sent by Raphael?) and the extended epilogue was odd (the first part seemed like a chapter removed just before the ending of the book as it took place before the wedding). There was the occasional grammatical, wrong word usage.
That said, there were a few unanswered questions (1 being was the highly skilled archer sent by Raphael?) and the extended epilogue was odd (the first part seemed like a chapter removed just before the ending of the book as it took place before the wedding). There was the occasional grammatical, wrong word usage.
September 19, 2022
Touching love story
I have enjoyed this book. It has taken me a couple days to read it. I am watching Queen Elizabeth’s funeral today and watched the Scottish bagpipe troops. My ancestors came from all over Great Britain. I didn’t know this when I watched tv in early years. Evan and Rowena had a struggle but became a happy family full of love in the end.
I have enjoyed this book. It has taken me a couple days to read it. I am watching Queen Elizabeth’s funeral today and watched the Scottish bagpipe troops. My ancestors came from all over Great Britain. I didn’t know this when I watched tv in early years. Evan and Rowena had a struggle but became a happy family full of love in the end.
August 25, 2022
I loved this story! It was full of love and excitement. I could hardly put it down until I was finished. Raphael was a heartless person and lied about everything! He deserved what he got in the end!
September 11, 2022
Boring
Not dreadful hence 3*, just not worth carrying on . Sorry, 20% of the book and nothing really happened. Lame dialogs, uninteresting. Very long descriptions of surroundings just had to skip ect ect
Not dreadful hence 3*, just not worth carrying on . Sorry, 20% of the book and nothing really happened. Lame dialogs, uninteresting. Very long descriptions of surroundings just had to skip ect ect
October 14, 2022
Maddie MacKenna has written an entertaining story about a young laird that was injured in a fight to save his family. The characters were intriguing and strong. Rowena was a healer, but accused of being a witch. Laird Evan had rescued her when she was running from her accusers.
March 2, 2023
A must read
This was a very interesting story! I love how they fell in love. I loved how Rowena showed and taught Evan to be the man he truely was inside and behind his mask. It was hard to put down. I highly recommend this book!
This was a very interesting story! I love how they fell in love. I loved how Rowena showed and taught Evan to be the man he truely was inside and behind his mask. It was hard to put down. I highly recommend this book!
June 14, 2023
4.25⭐️ I loved Evan’s character so much. He was really sweet and I loved how he interacted with Rowena. This book took some time to grow on me. It wasn’t quite what I expected, but definitely turned out to be great.
July 9, 2023
Love conquers all.
Great story line and well developed by this author. First time with this author. Easy to read a well done romance. I love a good story with a little intrigue and a happy ending.
Great story line and well developed by this author. First time with this author. Easy to read a well done romance. I love a good story with a little intrigue and a happy ending.
August 15, 2024
Wonderful Story, however the extended portion of the story is showing as unavailable
Love the story but the extended version about their life is inaccessible which is just awful. Thus the 4 stars instead of 5.
Love the story but the extended version about their life is inaccessible which is just awful. Thus the 4 stars instead of 5.
June 9, 2025
A good Highland story, with love and war
At first, I thought this would just be the two, with family. Then he came in, and things got more interesting. A good finish to this tale ... and a beginning for another?
At first, I thought this would just be the two, with family. Then he came in, and things got more interesting. A good finish to this tale ... and a beginning for another?
August 31, 2022
VERY GOOD BOOK!!! HAS A GOOD STORY LINE.
September 11, 2022
Extended end
Now I remember why I unfollowing this author. I paid for the entire story... I'm not entering my email address so I can get more spam
Now I remember why I unfollowing this author. I paid for the entire story... I'm not entering my email address so I can get more spam
January 7, 2023
a new beauty and the beast
This story was so intense with wicked intentions almost causing destruction and a love that could not be denied. Good read.
This story was so intense with wicked intentions almost causing destruction and a love that could not be denied. Good read.
March 20, 2023
nice read
The book was a bit different but a nice afternoon read. The characters seemed to hold their but the story line seemed unravel quite often
The book was a bit different but a nice afternoon read. The characters seemed to hold their but the story line seemed unravel quite often
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