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Highland Charm: First Fantasies
Four full length romance novels of Scottish myths, fantasies and legends!
CHILD OF AWE by KATHRYN LYNN DAVIS
From the moment of her birth, Muriella Calder is heiress to a great fortune many Highland clans desire to make their own. Touched by The Sight, she struggles to understand herself, while fighting those who threaten her the violent clans who relish war; her cunning guardian, Archibald Campbell, the powerful Earl of Argyll—callously ambitious, and bound by loyalty to the Crown; John Campbell, the Earl’s second son—a strong, experienced warrior on the battlefield—who cannot begin to understand the mysterious woman he is forced to wed; and Elizabeth Campbell Maclean, a gentle woman whose heart is forfeit in a treaty with a man her father hates.
Completely captivating, Child of Awe carries the reader from the wild beauty of mist-shrouded glens to the horrors of war, from the hatred of ancient feuds to the wonder of new enchanting us, heart and soul, with the seamless skill of a genuine storyteller.
LEGEND OF THE FAE by APRIL HOLTHAUS
The Legend begins…
After returning home from battle against a neighboring clan, Laird Galen Graham stumbles upon an injured woman in desperate need of care and protection. Wanting to return her to her family becomes a difficult task when he discovers the lass cannot speak. While trying to solve the mystery behind who she is, Galen finds himself falling in love with a lass he knows nothing about.
Ella of Andor, knows nothing but wickedness and blood thirst for power as she follows in the footsteps of her predecessor, Alaris; a dark Fae queen. But while heading on a quest to ensure her people’s victory against their enemy, she is led to the heart of the Highlands where she soon discovers the truth about her past that would change her life forever.
HIGHLAND BURN by VICTORIA ZAK
Will Love's Flame Quench the Dragon's Fire? ...
The past never stays in the past, it rears its ugly head eventually. James the Black Douglas knows this all too well. With a past that has left him vengeful and his dragon blood thirsty, his reputation as a ruthless warrior haunts his enemies in their sleep. As his allegiance stands with Robert Bruce, the King of Scotland, he must now repay a debt to the king and agrees to marry his daughter, Abigale Bruce. The problem is he doesn't want a wife. When flames start to burn out of control between him and the auburn-haired lass, he must decide to either kindle the flames of passion or shelter her from the truth and set her free. It's What Shines in the Dark That Brings Forth Your True Light... Determined to keep his daughter safe and out of the hands of the English, Robert hides Abigale behind the safe walls of a nunnery. After eight long years of living her life in seclusion, Abigale is finally set free. But her new found freedom comes to an abrupt halt when she learns of her betrothal to the infamous Bogeyman - James the Black Douglas. She soon finds herself falling in love with the uncontainable and haunted man. Is her love enough to soften his hardened heart?
JUST BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE by DAWN MARIE HAMILTON
Determined to regain her royal status, a banished faerie princess accepts a challenge from the High-Queen of the Fae to unite an unlikely couple while the clan brownie attempts to thwart her.
Passion ignites when a faerie-shove propels burned-out business consultant Laurie Bernard through the garden gate, back through time, and into the embrace of Patrick MacLachlan. The arrogant clan chief doesn’t know what to make of the lass in his arms, especially when he recognizes the brooch she wears as the one his stepmother wore when she and his father disappeared.
With the fae interfering at every opportunity, the couple must learn to trust one another while they battle an enemy clan, expose a traitor within their midst and discover the true fate of the missing parents. Can they learn the most important truth—love transcends time?
CHILD OF AWE by KATHRYN LYNN DAVIS
From the moment of her birth, Muriella Calder is heiress to a great fortune many Highland clans desire to make their own. Touched by The Sight, she struggles to understand herself, while fighting those who threaten her the violent clans who relish war; her cunning guardian, Archibald Campbell, the powerful Earl of Argyll—callously ambitious, and bound by loyalty to the Crown; John Campbell, the Earl’s second son—a strong, experienced warrior on the battlefield—who cannot begin to understand the mysterious woman he is forced to wed; and Elizabeth Campbell Maclean, a gentle woman whose heart is forfeit in a treaty with a man her father hates.
Completely captivating, Child of Awe carries the reader from the wild beauty of mist-shrouded glens to the horrors of war, from the hatred of ancient feuds to the wonder of new enchanting us, heart and soul, with the seamless skill of a genuine storyteller.
LEGEND OF THE FAE by APRIL HOLTHAUS
The Legend begins…
After returning home from battle against a neighboring clan, Laird Galen Graham stumbles upon an injured woman in desperate need of care and protection. Wanting to return her to her family becomes a difficult task when he discovers the lass cannot speak. While trying to solve the mystery behind who she is, Galen finds himself falling in love with a lass he knows nothing about.
Ella of Andor, knows nothing but wickedness and blood thirst for power as she follows in the footsteps of her predecessor, Alaris; a dark Fae queen. But while heading on a quest to ensure her people’s victory against their enemy, she is led to the heart of the Highlands where she soon discovers the truth about her past that would change her life forever.
HIGHLAND BURN by VICTORIA ZAK
Will Love's Flame Quench the Dragon's Fire? ...
The past never stays in the past, it rears its ugly head eventually. James the Black Douglas knows this all too well. With a past that has left him vengeful and his dragon blood thirsty, his reputation as a ruthless warrior haunts his enemies in their sleep. As his allegiance stands with Robert Bruce, the King of Scotland, he must now repay a debt to the king and agrees to marry his daughter, Abigale Bruce. The problem is he doesn't want a wife. When flames start to burn out of control between him and the auburn-haired lass, he must decide to either kindle the flames of passion or shelter her from the truth and set her free. It's What Shines in the Dark That Brings Forth Your True Light... Determined to keep his daughter safe and out of the hands of the English, Robert hides Abigale behind the safe walls of a nunnery. After eight long years of living her life in seclusion, Abigale is finally set free. But her new found freedom comes to an abrupt halt when she learns of her betrothal to the infamous Bogeyman - James the Black Douglas. She soon finds herself falling in love with the uncontainable and haunted man. Is her love enough to soften his hardened heart?
JUST BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE by DAWN MARIE HAMILTON
Determined to regain her royal status, a banished faerie princess accepts a challenge from the High-Queen of the Fae to unite an unlikely couple while the clan brownie attempts to thwart her.
Passion ignites when a faerie-shove propels burned-out business consultant Laurie Bernard through the garden gate, back through time, and into the embrace of Patrick MacLachlan. The arrogant clan chief doesn’t know what to make of the lass in his arms, especially when he recognizes the brooch she wears as the one his stepmother wore when she and his father disappeared.
With the fae interfering at every opportunity, the couple must learn to trust one another while they battle an enemy clan, expose a traitor within their midst and discover the true fate of the missing parents. Can they learn the most important truth—love transcends time?
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First published June 20, 2015
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October 23, 2015
Love it
I loved this series of stories. Can barely wait to read the next books in each series. Highly recommended for your enjoyment.
I loved this series of stories. Can barely wait to read the next books in each series. Highly recommended for your enjoyment.
June 22, 2015
Legend of the Fae: A Highland Fantasy (The Dark Fae Saga Book 1)
Ella of Andor, the Fae Princess of Darkness embarks on a journey that would ensure her kingdom’s victory as prophesied. Laird Galen Graham stumbles upon an injured woman in desperate need of protection and care. I really liked this story. Ella is complex and yet hardened of heart but not soul, and Galen is a lost soul looking for the right woman to complete his life. They both need and want happiness in their own ways but battle of their own might get in the way.
I love the side characters, and the dog. This is a good journey and you get to see the fae world, the good vs evil kind of stuff. This will be a great adventure, a battle to end all battles and I cannot wait to read what happens next. There seems to be a disconnect between the writer and the written word. I could not feel the story in my heart. Don’t get me wrong the story and plot are great, and I cannot wait for the next book. I just didn’t feel what the characters felt. But it did not stop me from reading or wanting to know what happened next.
HIGHLAND BURN
I loved this book. It is well done and takes you back and forth through time without making you feel lost or confused. You enjoy Finn and Elspeth and the path they have to walk. I love fae books and with this one you have it all. Fae, time travel, mystery, action, danger, and so much more. Plus she does a lovely romance mixed in there. I cannot wait till the next book (Just Wait for Me) to come out. I want to see what happens next.
I don't want to give too much out because honestly it is a book you have to read. To tell you anything gives a lot away. However, you will love the fact that it is a man that goes back in time and meets his future.
Just Beyond the Garen Gate
What ever you do, do not drop this book. Yes it is a bit slow at the beginning, but it is very important information. Once you get to the past it picks up and is a very wonderful book.
I forget sometimes that I like being whisked away into Faery world and such. I felt it with this book. I love faeries, Fae, Witches an such, as long as they are historical. To see a strong woman, but submissive woman with this dominant man who is all intents and purposes, a chief in all senses of the word. It's hard for her since she has been around a man who is always dominant. Then to be thrown into this world and not feel chaos all around.
He is betrothed, a war with his betroths father if he doesn't marry. Faeries and brownies making mischief, But falling in love with a woman couple centuries older than he instead. How can this book not be good.
Yes she went hurling through time and dropped at his feet. Parents can be the most wonderful people, they don't interfere with your life.... lmao right they don't interfere....
You will love this book. ENDING is Awesome!!!
Child of Awe
This story is about Muriella Calder, a child born to inherit a great fortune. She is being hunted by everyone. Some want to marry her off and others want to kill her off. I liked this book. The flow was well done and kept you reading.
This book has mystery, action, love, tears and so much more. You grow up with Muriella, and feel her as she goes through everything that has happened to her. John Campbell the second son of the Earl is betrothed to the young lady and is a reluctant as she is with the marriage but for different reasons. You really need to read this book. I believe you will like it as much as I did.
Ella of Andor, the Fae Princess of Darkness embarks on a journey that would ensure her kingdom’s victory as prophesied. Laird Galen Graham stumbles upon an injured woman in desperate need of protection and care. I really liked this story. Ella is complex and yet hardened of heart but not soul, and Galen is a lost soul looking for the right woman to complete his life. They both need and want happiness in their own ways but battle of their own might get in the way.
I love the side characters, and the dog. This is a good journey and you get to see the fae world, the good vs evil kind of stuff. This will be a great adventure, a battle to end all battles and I cannot wait to read what happens next. There seems to be a disconnect between the writer and the written word. I could not feel the story in my heart. Don’t get me wrong the story and plot are great, and I cannot wait for the next book. I just didn’t feel what the characters felt. But it did not stop me from reading or wanting to know what happened next.
HIGHLAND BURN
I loved this book. It is well done and takes you back and forth through time without making you feel lost or confused. You enjoy Finn and Elspeth and the path they have to walk. I love fae books and with this one you have it all. Fae, time travel, mystery, action, danger, and so much more. Plus she does a lovely romance mixed in there. I cannot wait till the next book (Just Wait for Me) to come out. I want to see what happens next.
I don't want to give too much out because honestly it is a book you have to read. To tell you anything gives a lot away. However, you will love the fact that it is a man that goes back in time and meets his future.
Just Beyond the Garen Gate
What ever you do, do not drop this book. Yes it is a bit slow at the beginning, but it is very important information. Once you get to the past it picks up and is a very wonderful book.
I forget sometimes that I like being whisked away into Faery world and such. I felt it with this book. I love faeries, Fae, Witches an such, as long as they are historical. To see a strong woman, but submissive woman with this dominant man who is all intents and purposes, a chief in all senses of the word. It's hard for her since she has been around a man who is always dominant. Then to be thrown into this world and not feel chaos all around.
He is betrothed, a war with his betroths father if he doesn't marry. Faeries and brownies making mischief, But falling in love with a woman couple centuries older than he instead. How can this book not be good.
Yes she went hurling through time and dropped at his feet. Parents can be the most wonderful people, they don't interfere with your life.... lmao right they don't interfere....
You will love this book. ENDING is Awesome!!!
Child of Awe
This story is about Muriella Calder, a child born to inherit a great fortune. She is being hunted by everyone. Some want to marry her off and others want to kill her off. I liked this book. The flow was well done and kept you reading.
This book has mystery, action, love, tears and so much more. You grow up with Muriella, and feel her as she goes through everything that has happened to her. John Campbell the second son of the Earl is betrothed to the young lady and is a reluctant as she is with the marriage but for different reasons. You really need to read this book. I believe you will like it as much as I did.
January 2, 2019
Child Of Awe 442pg
This is not like many of the highlander books I've read where the captured bride settled easily with her warrior. It's probably more realistic with men political agendas, clan loyalty and grudges taking precedence. Woman being traded for alliances/property disregarding their wants or needs & the crushing sense of betrayal, humiliation, isolation as well the loneliness.
Not a light read but filled with intrigue of conniving plots, fierce battles, wistful legends and disturbing visions. I feel I've rambled through a medieval keep and beyond.
Legend of the Fae 240pg
Fae Princess of darkness while on a mission to kidnap a baby as leverage to win the war, is sidetracked falling into medieval Scotland & discovers her life was stolen.
Sweet romance of self dicovery
Highland Burn 185pg
A natural born princess deposited in a convent where cruel nuns taunted her, push into an arranged marriage where the warrior groom didn't want her. Her husband was fearsome warrior with magical powers, afraid of unleashing the beast within.
The story line had potential but I would of liked to be drawn further into the mythology of dragonkine.
A few teases for next book I'm not fired with curiosity.
Just Beyond the Garden Gate 370pg
This is not like many of the highlander books I've read where the captured bride settled easily with her warrior. It's probably more realistic with men political agendas, clan loyalty and grudges taking precedence. Woman being traded for alliances/property disregarding their wants or needs & the crushing sense of betrayal, humiliation, isolation as well the loneliness.
Not a light read but filled with intrigue of conniving plots, fierce battles, wistful legends and disturbing visions. I feel I've rambled through a medieval keep and beyond.
Legend of the Fae 240pg
Fae Princess of darkness while on a mission to kidnap a baby as leverage to win the war, is sidetracked falling into medieval Scotland & discovers her life was stolen.
Sweet romance of self dicovery
Highland Burn 185pg
A natural born princess deposited in a convent where cruel nuns taunted her, push into an arranged marriage where the warrior groom didn't want her. Her husband was fearsome warrior with magical powers, afraid of unleashing the beast within.
The story line had potential but I would of liked to be drawn further into the mythology of dragonkine.
A few teases for next book I'm not fired with curiosity.
Just Beyond the Garden Gate 370pg
December 2, 2015
Child of Awe was completely unnecessary in the set. I almost deleted the whole thing. Instead I skipped the whole first book after the 5 or 6 scene of her flipping out and acting like a land locked fish. Seriously author don't be so repetitive. It's completely unnecessary. Just brought the whole bundle down in my opinion. The rest were spot on.
Oh and the whole biting the finger off just gross. Seriously
Oh and the whole biting the finger off just gross. Seriously
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