Never underestimate the heart of a Highlander.Night FoxAfter the failed Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, war-weary Deven McLendon returns home to discover a thief creating chaos on his lands. But this thief isn’t like any other. When Rooney Corsen sets out to steal jewels to repay her family’s debts and keep a roof over her little sisters’ heads, never does she imagine snagging the laird’s heart … does she imagine snagging the laird’s heart instead.
A Tender Siege
Pontiac’s War, August 1763: “I beg Ye to take me.” Wounded in battle in the American wilderness, Lachlan McRea of His Majesty’s 42nd Highlanders pleads with God, yearning to be reunited with his lost wife and child. As death hovers near, he is discovered by Wenonah, a native widow doing all she can to survive alone while avoiding the attentions of a dangerous Shawnee warrior. In aiding one another, their perils increase. If Lachlan can let go of the woman he once loved, he might find healing for both body and soul.
The Year without Summer
Shoved off his family’s land in Scotland in 1816, Grant Cummings looks for work in Ulster, Ireland. He needs money and a home to raise his young brother. Molly MacGregor loses her father and his income, but she has no time to grieve as she sews and spins to earn enough to keep her and her young brother alive. Renting out the hut on their land might be the answer, but only if she can overcome her prejudice against the handsome Highlander who moves in. Her heart might soften toward him, but not when he plans to set sail for America.
The Violinist
In 1915 Idaho, homesick lumberjack Callan MacTavish despairs of ever seeing his Scottish homeland again. With kindness and patience, music teacher Rose Marchmont reaches a part of Callan’s heart he’d long ago locked away. She sees beyond his rough exterior to the artistic heart beneath. He longs for more than he can offer her, but she doesn’t know about the secret trauma that keeps him from crossing the sea.
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The Highlanders is a collection of novellas by four authors.
NIGHT FOX by J’nell Ciesielski. The Night Fox steals from the rich to pay the unjust debts her gambling father left. Who could it be? Deven McLendon is newly returned from the war and seeks to restore his family’s property but encounters a rogue— the Night Fox. Will things change when he finds out the Fox’s identity? Deftly written hero and heroine and a dastardly villain. All in a wonderful historical Scottish setting. Great fun!
A TENDER SIEGE by Naomi Musch. A wounded Scotsman rescued by an Indian maid who is a trapper’s widow. Will Lachlen survive his injury and will Wenonah fend off the advances of a warrior who killed her husband? Ms. Musch has written a story of early America that tugs at your heart strings. The beautiful descriptions of the woods and early wilderness life are spellbinding. This is one of my favorite eras to read about and it rings true.
THE YEAR WITHOUT SUMMER by Janet Grunst. A bonnie tale of the harsh summer of 1816 in Scotland and the personal tale of Grant Cummings, his brother and Aunt Katherine and their struggle amid diminishing opportunities. Summer proved hard for many including Molly McGregor and her brother Scott. See how the author fashions hope out of adversity.
THE VIOLINIST by Jennifer Lamont Leo. Callen McTavish is just a crude lumberjack-or is he? Callen has been dealt a big blow but still longs to return to his home in Scotland. Rose is an accomplished violinist but had to leave a life of culture in Chicago when her heart was broken. Now she lives with her sister and brother-in-law, hoping to make a living as a music teacher in Idaho. Shunning the matchmaking of he4 sister, Rose befriends Callen, who shares her love of music. Based on a twist of real history, Ms Leo crafts a warm and welcoming story, showing that with God’s leading- bad memories can be overcome.
*I was given a complimentary copy of this ebook by the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
I enjoyed my time reading this fun collection of stories, each with its own braw Scottish Highlander! From a mysterious thief causing chaos and keeping the local laird on his toes, a wounded soldier who faces his past in the most unlikely of places, a young man who’s life is richly blessed by unexpected changes and a homesick highlander with a secret so deep it will take a tender heart to help him open up and move beyond his past.
If you enjoy historical stories with handsome Scottish Highlanders, then look no further! This book is sure to entertain and charm you right from the very first story, all the way to the last. I would have happily enjoyed reading more of these stories!
Each author brings her own unique writing style, and they blended together well with this overreaching theme of love and handsome Scottish Highlanders.
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This collection of Scottish Highlanders is compelling with each tale set in a different location and with various characters struggling with a realistic situation. The collection span almost 200 years of history.
Night Fox was centered a round the mysterious happenings with valuables being stolen. Laird Devon McLendon was determined to resolve the issue when he returned home. The twists and turns brought some unexpected surprises in more ways than one.
Naomi Musch tale A Tender Siege was a favorite with Highlander Lachlan McRea. His rescue instead of his plea being answered by God brought compassionate Wenonah to care for him, although, she had suffered greatly from the Pontiac’s War. When Highlander Nab found McRea and then Wenonah persistent native entered the scene there were heart pounding moments.
The Year Without Summer explored the lives of Highlander Grant Cummings and Molly MacGregor. This was another favorite as characters learned to open their hearts to God’s will. Cummings’ and MacGregor’s lives hadn’t been easy plus Molly held a strong opinion of Highlanders couldn’t be trusted.
The Violinist set in Idaho is a unique situation where Highlander Callan MacTavish was a lumberjack but his lifestyle was different than lumberjacks. Hearing beautiful violin music from Rose Marchmont gave way to him taking lessons only to hear her play, until he found enjoyment once again with his hidden secret.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from one of the authors as a winner on a Facebook party and was under no obligation to write a review. All thoughts are my own.
I really enjoyed this romantic novella collection. I appreciated the different aspects of Scottish history and culture throughout these entertaining stories. I started reading because I am a fan of J’nell Ciesielski’s writing and I was thrilled with her contribution. Then I continued and discovered three new worthy authors. I found wonderful characters and story lines within these pages. Since it is a busy season, the novella length was perfect for me to be able to enjoy a great story in a short amount of time. I was given a copy of the book by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
What a wonderful book that was fun and enjoyable to read. I enjoyed the romance and history as well as the Christian aspect. Characters were well developed and the stories were each so unique. I felt as if I was in Scotland in different periods of time. I received an advanced reader copy of this book and was in no way compensated or compelled to write a review. All opinions given are my own.
This four-story collection by talented authors J’nell Ciesielski, Naomi Musch, Janet Grunst, and Jennifer Lamont Leo proved to be a wonderful medley of faith, romance, and history featuring the “braw” lads and lassies of the Scottish Highlands! Each story in The Highlanders anthology is uniquely told in a different historical time and land, yet all captivated me with their endearing characters and compelling drama. What a delightful way to be transported to the past and enjoy a taste of the Highlands. Christian historical fiction fans will love these stories, too!
It’s always a fun read when the story is set in Scotland! The first novel is about the Night Fox. The Night Fox steals from the rich for the poor. But soon things may change. A Scottish Laird and a Englishman are involved! I haven’t read the rest of the novellas, but plan to. I received a copy of this book from the author. All views stated here are my own.
These four sweet historical romances all boast Scottish heroes in a variety of settings. Whether laird or lumberjack, contractor or soldier each one must overcome formidable obstacles to win the heart of his bonnie lass. Each of the four authors did a wonderful job coming up with very different characters. These aren’t cookie-cutter romances, but individual stories of people in difficult circumstances, trying to forge a better future despite the troubles that follow them from the past. Novellas like these are a great choice to read during the busy holiday season or to fit into a busy schedule any time of the year. Fans of clean historical romance will enjoy reading The Highlanders. Four and a half stars!
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give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this collection of stories about Highlanders at various locations!
Night Fox: Rooney Corsen is responsible for her two younger sisters after their parents’ deaths and resorts to stealing from rich people! Rooney is thought to be a male and is called the Night Fox. Laird Devon McLendon returns home from the Jacobite Rebellion determined to catch and punish Night Fox until he discovers who Night Fox really is!
A Tender Siege: Lachlan McRea is wounded in a battle on American soil and found by a pregnant Indian widow, Wenonah. Wenonah nurses Lachlan back to health until she goes into labor and needs his help.
The Year Without Summer: Grant Cummings is evicted from his family home in Scotland and takes his young brother with him to Ireland to find work. He wishes to rent a hut from a young woman whose father has died leaving her to care for her brother. Molly has been taught that you can’t trust Highlanders and wants no part of Grant despite his attraction to her.
The Violinist: Scottish Callan MacTavish has come to Idaho to work as a lumberjack in 1915. In order to spend time with music teacher Rose Marchmont, Callan signs up for violin lessons but keeps his artistic side hidden from the other men in lumber camp.
I enjoyed each of the stories about Highlanders in this collection and recommend them to others. I received a complimentary e-book from Naomi Musch. This is my honest opinion.
An excellent book to curl up with when you want to read timeless tales of falling in love. The stories are all different, but expertly written to draw the reader into an adventure with enjoyable characters in the midst of finding themselves and their place of resolution, Wonderful!
An excellent collection of short stories with varying themes involving Highlanders. Four very different stories, each depicting the challenges that face these Highland men. I enjoyed each of the writing styles and loved the plots that were creative and imaginative. Thanks for the pleasurable read.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this world, ‘tis that things are not always as they seem. We need only to look past the surface to find the truth. – Rooney – Night Fox
Night Fox highlights the statement I quoted above – things certainly weren’t the way they seemed on the surface. With robbery, pilfering and looting, one could have made negative conclusions on the moral character of Night Fox, but how wrong you would have been!
A Tender Siege brings two folks together that have been injured in different ways but through the same war. They learned that God does supply what we need, when we need it.
The Year Without Summer brings the realization that ‘In all things God works for the good of those who love Him’ as Molly, Scott, Grant and Keith all lose a parent in death. Trusting in the Lord’s leading, they consider a move that would terrify many!
The Violinist also shows us that things are not always what you expect. It couldn’t be possible that a rough logger would have any appreciation for classical music and certainly would have no interest in learning to play an instrument. Apparently that would seem to be the assumption of many, but once again things are not what they seem on the surface.
What a fabulous way to spend a few hours reading about romance, adventure and the wonderful Scottish culture! I received an ARC from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas and the authors. My impressions and comments were in no way solicited.