Desperate to save her diminished clan, Alainna MacLaren, heiress to a vast Highland property, seeks a warrior to protect her people — but he must agree to marry her and take her clan’s surname.
When the king sends a foreign knight to wed Alainna and gain control of her lands, Sebastien le Bret vows to lend his sword but not his heart — nor will he sacrifice his name and honor. Yet he is … is powerfully attracted to Alainna — a stone carver of mystical talent — whose pride and passion more than match his own.
But a local legend predicts disaster as time grows short — unless the warrior and the maiden can conquer stubborn pride and give in to the power of love.
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Caught up in a time of legends and myths, this romance pulled me from the beginning. I enjoyed the lyrical style of writing as well as the poetry and storytelling. Desperate for a knight with a strong arm, one that can speak Gaelic and is willing to take on her clan’s name, Alainna petitions the King. Even as she bows before her ruler, Sebastien …
Alainna is the young leader of her clan. Sebastian is a Knight. The story is poignant and whimsical. It tells of the mystical tales that surrounded many Scottish clans of old. As the bards tell the stories you get an insight into the things that made them happy. They trusted in family and nature and the cycle of life. Sebastian has to defeat …
Set in 1170, this book’s descriptions of the current times, scenery and lifestyle was so interesting. Alainna MacLaren is the new chief of Clan Laren. She needs to marry a Celtic warrior who is willing to take her name to carry on the aging Laren dynasty as well as vanquish their enemies. A rival chief petitions King William for her hand and …
Legend and Love in the Highlands
Although lengthy, this character-driven novel is beautifully written and well worth reading. Susan King has done a fine job of researching the Highland clan culture in this engrossing read. The Stone Maiden is a richly woven mixture of myth, mysticism, courage, longing and forever love. The hero and heroine are …
The good storyline and interesting characters grabbed my attention from the very beginning and wouldn’t let me go until the turn of the very last page!
Very good read.
Lyrical style and enticing plot and characters.
Love this series!