Introduction

[Laura]

Welcome Cheryl :)

[Cheryl]

Thanks :)

[Jocelin]

Welcome to our group, Cheryl. You will have loads of fun and laughs here. The ladies really know how to recommend relly great books and post awesome comments.

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Welcome Cheryl. :)

[Jocelin]

Welcome Kayla-la.

[Laura]

Welcome to our group, KayLa-la

Who else have you read?

[Laura]

ooh, Karen Marie Moning is one of my all-time faves. Hope you like it (although that book is usually most peoples' least-fave in the series)

[Preeti]

... .... ... my all time favorite..

[Laura]

Hi Preeti :) I haven't read The Bride yet, but I love both the Maclean and Ashley books :)

[Christina]

Hello Everyone. I am new to the group. My name is Chrissy. I live in Baltimore with my family. I write mysteries and romance (none published yet lol) I am also a book reviewer at http://www.examiner.com/books-in-balt... I've also had one of my pieces published in the Gunpowder Review in November.

[Laura]

Hi Chrissy! Welcome to the group

[Anne]

Hi Marie,
welcome to our group. You are lucky to live in Scotland. If i could, I would go in a skinny minute, but health problems and finances make it nearly impossible. Plus i am terrified of flying, but if someone paid it, I would be sore tempted. I recently had DNA done, and I do have some Scot in my ancestry.

[Jocelin]

Welcome to Chrissy & Marie. I hope you ladies enjoy being in our fantastic group. (can I say that it is one of the best groups on Goodreads without being conceited?). Hope you guys have a great New Year.

[Christina]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. =) This seems like a lovely group. I can't wait to delve into discussions with you all.

[Laura]

Marie wrote: "Hi everybody *little wave* I'm new to the whole Highlander Books Genre, and 'Oh My God' have I been missing out!!! I come from Scotland myself (Fife), so love anything connected with Scotland and t..."

YAY!!! :)

and you'll love the KMM Highlander books-they are a wonderful series

[Becky]

Hello! Just discovered this wonderful group and amazing profile picture eye-candy on the group's main page! :0D

As an author and lover of all things Scottish I have to say that while I enjoyed the Outlander series I LOVE LOVE LOVE On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens, soooo good!


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[Anne]

I have read all of Kathleen's books. It is so tragic that she died at age 60 when she had written 8(i think) books. I wonder how many more she would have written.:(

[Becky]

Anne wrote: "I have read all of Kathleen's books. It is so tragic that she died at age 60 when she had written 8(i think) books. I wonder how many more she would have written.:("

Anne I totally agree. Do you know if she wrote the love story between Margaret's little sister and the man she meets when she travels with Margaret to court [On a Highland Shore]?

[Anne]

I really don't know. I read all her books, and I think she left some things hanging. I don't know how she died, but being so young, sho could have had plans for future books. such a loss.

[Pria]

i was not a fan of historical romances but julie garwood's was so much hyped that i thought of taking a look. the book definitely justified the hype. and i had to read all highland series of garwood and they were amazing. i did read other historical romances of hers but they couldn't not stand up to the level of highland romances. now the problem is she has ruined me for any other book or author. i just don't seem to like any other highland books (or authors) :(

[Anne]

Novy, try Monica mcCarty. I doubt you will be disappointed.

[Laura]

I agree with Anne :)

[Pria]

thanks. i'm currently reading . it's going good :) . thanks once again.

[Becky]

Nice! I have a Saturday read! Thanks Anne!

[Becky]

Anne wrote: "Novy, try Monica mcCarty. I doubt you will be disappointed. ."

So I grabbed The Chief after your recommendation - GOOD. I like the fact that there's a ton of history stuffed into the novel as well as having the emotional pull of the main characters. I normally don't get super pumped at series but VERY glad there's more to these as she sets it up nicely that we'll see the love stories for each of the Highland Guardsmen. *giant grin*

[Jocelin]

Hi! Becky welcome to our group. I hope you enjoy and look forward to reading your comments. Wow, I can't believe how many authors we have in our group. This is so exciting.

[Anne]

I'm glad you like it, Becky. And welcome. I love books that are historical as well as romantic. You could also try Marsham Canham, one of my favorites. she has written three books that take place in Scotland as well as other great historicals, like "Pale Moon Rider", a hywayman story.

[Becky]

Jocelin wrote: "Hi! Becky welcome to our group..."

Thank you!

[Becky]

Anne wrote: "I'm glad you like it, Becky. And welcome. I love books that are historical as well as romantic. You could also try Marsham Canham, one of my favorites. she has written three books that take place i..."

Pale Moon Rider . . . that reminds me of the Loreena McKennitt song about the highway men. Let me see if I can find it...

[Becky]

Wow, she's all over youtube! Here's the song I'm thinking of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teq2m0...

[Laura]

Becky wrote: "Anne wrote: "Novy, try Monica mcCarty. I doubt you will be disappointed. ."

So I grabbed The Chief after your recommendation - GOOD. I like the fact that there's a ton..."

yay! another Monica McCarty lover! :)

[Becky]

Laura the Highland Hussy wrote: "yay! another Monica McCarty lover! :)"

:0)
The best part is that she has a zillion books, I love discovering authors at this stage, sort of like showing up to a party and discovering a tray of endless cupcakes. :0)

[Jocelin]

Hey Storm, welcome to our group. You will have loads of fun. One other author I can recommend is Paula Quinn. She is one of my favorites.

[Jocelin]

Your welcome, happy to suggest and glad to have you in the group.

[Karen]

Storm wrote: "Hi everyone *waves* I'm new to the Highlander Genre and am currently reading my very first Highlander book, 'Highland Destiny' by Laura Hunsaker. OMG, I am loving it, I have sooooo been missing out..."

Welcome Storm. I love Scotland and enjoy reading about Highlanders from any era, so will pretty much read anything I can get my hands on.

A few of my favourite authors are:-
Diana Gabaldon (Jamie Fraser is the ultimate highland hero), Monica McCarty, Mary Wine, Teresa Reasor, Paula Quinn, Jennifer Ashley, Margaret Mallory, Michelle Willingham. Julianne MacLean and Maya Banks have had some recently releases that I really enjoyed also. That's a few off the top of my head, there are many many more.

[Karen]

Storm wrote: "Hi everyone *waves* I'm new to the Highlander Genre and am currently reading my very first Highlander book, 'Highland Destiny' by Laura Hunsaker. OMG, I am loving it, I have sooooo been missing out..."

P.S. I love Julie Garwood's historicals too, she doesn't write many these days but hope she'll go back to them soon

[Elizabeth]

Hi Storm, I read all the books in the Outlander series and they are fantastic!! Try reading the first book and see what you think. You will definitely fall in love!!!

[Elizabeth]

I just started reading today Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands has anyone read this book?? If so what do you think? I am only on page 11 and its off to a pretty good start

[Karen]

Storm wrote: "Was thinking of trying the Outlander series by Diana Gabeldon when I have saved up to purchase some of the e-books. Would you all recommend it? I've heard some mixed reviews on it.
hope your all ha..."

Diana's Outlander series is my favourite, they are very complex and have a wonderful mix of fact and fiction. I've loaned them over the years to many many friends and family and have only ever had one friend that after reading the first didn't want to continue with the series. There is one rather violent event at the end of the first book that is hard for some to stomach but if you continue with the series I think you'll understand why the author put it in. Can you borrow the first from a library, that way you'll get a taste of whether you like it before you spend the $$.

[Karen]

Storm wrote: "Hi everyone *waves* I'm new to the Highlander Genre and am currently reading my very first Highlander book, 'Highland Destiny' by Laura Hunsaker. OMG, I am loving it, I have sooooo been missing out..."

If you like PNR then you will probably love Karen Marie Moning's Highlanders....I can't believe I omitted her from my original list lol!

[Mslvoe]

Elizabeth wrote: "I just started reading today Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sandshas anyone read this book?? If so what do you think? I am only on page 11 and its off to a pre..."

I read it and it was a good read. There so many yummy highlander stories and I still trying to catch up

[Elizabeth]

Oh thats good to know, thanks!! My hubby bought me the 3 books (the series) for my birthday last month. I just read the first few pages but first I want to finish the book I am currently reading right now

[Karen]

Elizabeth wrote: "Oh thats good to know, thanks!! My hubby bought me the 3 books (the series) for my birthday last month. I just read the first few pages but first I want to finish the book I am currently reading ..."

I love Kathleen Given's novels....sadly she passed away suddenly a few years ago.

[Anne]

I agree, Karen. So sad that she only wrote about 7 books. all are wonderful.

[Mslvoe]

All books by Kathleen Givens are not to be missed. I really love
One of the best book I've ever read. Enjoy your reading babe!

Don't forget to try Monica McCarty, Paula Quinn, Michele Sinclair, Diana Cosby, Margaret Mallory, Michelle Willingham, Pamela Clare, Janet Chapman, Donna Grant, Donna Fletcher, Karin Tabke, Laura Hunsaker, Lauren Wittig, Carmen Caine, Karen Marie Moning, Julie Garwood especially Ransom.

Ps: your hubby knows how to tackle you. I'm glad he bought you those yummy highlanders.

[Jocelin]

Welcome to our group Celtic Kitten (meow). I hope you enjoy the discussions. :)

[Erica]

Im a HUGE paranormal romance fan myself but Highlanders have a special place in my bookshelf I recommend Anita Clenney she is wonderful in both her writing and her personality plus it has a little time travel in the first bookAwaken the Highland Warrior Faelan is one of my favourite highlanders of all time.

[Elizabeth]

Nisha Mslvoe ♥♥♥ wrote: "All books by Kathleen Givens are not to be missed. I really love
One of the best book I've ever read. Enjoy your reading babe!

Don't forget to try Monica McCarty, P..."

Thanks for all the help, there are soooo many highlander books I still need to read. Oh and when hubby bought me those books I was with him to guide him along in what books to buy me ;) And I didn't know Kathleen Givens passed away. She only wrote 7 books?? I only read one book from her and I realy liked it. if all her books are good then perhaps they are worth getting to read!!

[Laura]

Erica wrote: "Im a HUGE paranormal romance fan myself but Highlanders have a special place in my bookshelf I recommend Anita Clenney she is wonderful in both her writing and her personality plus it has a little ..."

Erica, have you tried Donna Grant's Highlanders? They're PNR

[Erica]

Laura the Highland Hussy wrote: "Erica wrote: "Im a HUGE paranormal romance fan myself but Highlanders have a special place in my bookshelf I recommend Anita Clenney she is wonderful in both her writing and her personality plus it..."

OMG yes and they were AWESOME im looking forward to the Midnight ones that follow on so exciting. Quinn was my favorite check out my reviews.