Moray, Scotland, 1230
Alana sets eyes on Morgann for the first time in several years and what does he do? He captures her! But Alana refuses to go meekly with the sexy Highland warrior. Her kidnapping will reignite the rift that’s existed between the two clans since her father accused Morgann of theft and she doesn’t want to see her father harmed in the inevitable war that will ensue.
… ensue.
Unfortunately for Alana, the faeries seek to interfere with her plans to escape. The sidhe have a debt to repay and Tèile, the green faery, is determined to mend the rift between the clans for good. And that means ensuring Alana and Morgann marry.
Morgann has his own reasons for taking Alana and they are nothing to do with marriage or war. He wants to use her to reveal a secret from the past, the one that had him accused of theft. If only he didn’t find his childhood friend so attractive. When circumstances force them together, Alana’s life is threatened and war is imminent. Can Morgann reveal the truth without losing Alana? And will the faery’s meddling help or hinder his cause?
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A great historical fantasy.
I loved Alana what a sassy, spunky highland lass that Morgann thinks he can just capture and not have any problems. This tale has so much in it with murder and intrigue mixed into old friends finding each other attractive. Then there is Tèile and I am not sure what to say about her. I loved the writing in this one there was a bit of humor along with magic and the piece kept me completely engaged till the end. I am glad it is in my kindle collection.
Oh may what an emotional roller-coaster ride this one was! I was glued to my e-reader as I couldn’t wait to discover all of the secrets and mysteries this story had. I adored the fairy, Teile, as she helped to lead these two into their great love for each other. Her task seemed so impossible at times but Teile persevered to bring about their HEA.
Morgann and Alana were childhood friends. But 8 years ago, Morgann tried to steal back a ring that was precious to him, his mother’s ring. Instead he was caught and branded as a thief. It is eight years later that he kidnaps Alana while she is outside of the keep. The journey these two go through with fairy, Teile is really enchanting to me the reader as well.
I adored getting all three POVs as well. Getting their thoughts through and after a scene really helped me to understand the story-line so much better. The plot was very well written and I felt like I was right there in the middle of everything almost like a movie.
There were a few scenes that may not be appropriate for someone under the age of 18. If you adore a little bit of magic with your historical romance, then I would highly recommend this one.
A story that deals with suspense, mystery, and romance. Will Morgann and Alana be able to work through life situations to find the happiness?
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There is always a little magic in stories of romance but this time Alana and Morgann have more than most! This is a wonderful story of two people who knew each other as children but had not seen each other in years. Mogann, a highlander was thrown off Alana’s land by her property. Eight years later he kidnaps her and Alana sees how much he has changed and tries to escape. But forces and some fae faery’s have a different idea and the adventure begins! So charming and loved it!
Morgann and Alana were childhood friends but as they got older his stepmother caused him I to become an outcast to Alana’s clan. Years later Morgann was determined to rectify his situation because of his evil witch of a stepmother and Alanas father. But unbeknownst to him a faery was in their debt and was trying to help him along in his plot. Alana and Morgann lead a fun, exciting and sometimes dangerous journey as they amble towards their HEA. Good read .
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Not Wild About the Hero
I have read a fair number of books by this author, and I tend to either really like them or be disappointed. Unfortunately, I found this one more towards the disappointing end. I feel like I didn’t quite understand the hero’s transition from what he was when we saw him at 15 to what we saw 8 years later. I didn’t think he necessarily treated the heroine well; at times, he seemed selfish, and he certainly was not forthcoming, which I think he needed to be in order to be a good romantic hero. At least in the early stages of the book, the faerie aspect seemed tacked on and not really necessary. It became more interesting when there was another magical element, but the story I don’t really think the story was enhanced by the magic parts.
3.5 rounded up to 4
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Action packed, sexy and exciting adventure filled with exciting and engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and emotionally thrilling turns. Was a great read from beginning to end. Highly entertaining.
This is my first time reading Samantha Holt but it definitely won’t be my last time. It’s Jose delightfully entertaining tale woven with a bit of magic, lots of action, suspense and romance.
I enjoyed the characters, Morgann and Alana, and their interactions. The authors imagery was just wonderful as she painted the surroundings and emotions on the page. Of course, there’s an engaging plot with twists and turns to keep you turning pages until the end.
Thank you so much Samantha for such a beautifully, romantic story of love. I truly look forward to reading your other books.
Entertaining historical story with great characters. Good dialogue and descriptions of the time and history. Feels like you are there. Good read. Love a good historical romance!
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What a whimsical tale of childhood friends torn apart by subversive powers. This story is unusual because there is the paranormal element added to it. There is a faery in the mix and her job is to bring these two young people together after being separated by eight years. From the faery’s point of view, it was no easy task considering human nature is not straight forward, black and white. There is always room for the unpredictable to occur. She had her job cut out for her and more times than not she had to use a little magic to keep things moving in the right direction. A sweet entertaining tale of soulmates, villains and greed. A most enjoyable read.
This was a new to me author. I do not read much Highlander type romance. It was a wonderful change as I enjoyed the book. I will look for more by Samantha Holt. I was a touch surprised by the folklore aspect of the story, but, overall was quite satisfied.
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ONE MAGNIFICENT ADVENTURE!!!
Sensational! Samantha dropped the bomb, blowing me away with this unique and refreshing spin, leaving me awed, revving up the intensity and precision, melding this baby together piece by piece flawlessly. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this gem into a churning vortex, blasting it into a frenzy with a life-altering realization. The dynamics and presentation in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so deep until everything else ceases to exist. Observing the instant realization and charged atmosphere, along with a bevy of shocking twists and stunning turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never imagined. Meting out intense, well rounded scenario’s, ramping up the exuberance and adrenaline with such intensity and skill, melding this gem together flawlessly. You feel everything the characters feel, you become part of the experience instead of on the sideline. The chemistry and attraction flows from the pages, bringing the heat and magic until you feel the electrifying hum running rampant through your veins. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with depth and qualities that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully detailed and descriptive it paints a thrilling backdrop for one mind-blowing culmination. Remarkable job Samantha, thanks for sharing this little fella with us.
I am always excited when I pick up a novel by Ms. Holt and this one definitely did not disappoint! A very well-written story filled with intrigue and suspense, and a little magic, it had me captivated and reading well into the night. I couldn’t put this book down! The characters were interesting and very well- developed with an authentic quality. Morgann and Alana were childhood friends. As adults, Morgann kidnaps her in order to reveal a secret from the past, the one that had him accused of theft and banished from the land. Two very stubborn and strong-willed people whose families are feuding against each other, yet the attraction between them is strong. Then we have a little fairie named Tèile who is in charge of bringing these two together to end the feud and save the lands. I enjoyed reading all the historical background and customs. Ms. Holt really made everything come to life with her descriptions. This is the first book in the series and I am excited to read what comes next!
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Book one of the Highland Fae Chronicles series a well written Highlander story, with a good storyline. This is Highlander Morgann MacRae the woman he kidnaps Alana Dougall and the green faery Tèile’s story. There is suspense, drama, danger, evil, villains, kidnapping, magic, and love. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book has lots of different elements entering into the story line to make it even more interesting! Morgann and Alana were childhood friends. Now adults, Morgann kidnaps her because he wants to use her to reveal a secret from the past where he was falsely accused of theft. Unfortunately for Alana, another factor involves the sidhe who have a debt to repay and Tèile is the fairy who is to mend the rift between the clans for good. And that means ensuring Alana and Morgann marry! And then we have the fact that Alana’s kidnapping would probably start a war, reigniting the rift between the two clans. Everyone has reason for what they are doing, but it could be quite a mess trying to sort it all out!
Morgann is a delightful Highland hero. Renewing his friendship with Alana starts them on the pathway to romance which would actually solve all of the problems for everyone. The author does a wonderful job describing the characters and the landscape to make everything feel more real. Grab your copy and feel the growing interest between the two of them as their friendship matures into something more.
4 1/2 stars
Morgann knew that the way to prove his stepmother’s deceit was in finding and stealing her ring from Laird Dougall’s hands. Having Laird Dougall as his best friends father placed another wrinkle in a insane plan. Getting caught and punished was inevitable.
Alana can’t believe that Morgann would become a common thief, after all, she knew him better than anyone, or did she. Listening to her father has become harder as of late but he wouldn’t lie to her, would he?
This is a whimsical story that involves first loves, deceit and a little fairy that needs to show Morgann and Alana the error of their ways. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel reading this book with a fairy popping up every so often, but it blended in quite well. I enjoyed this book very much, more than I thought I would. This book has been released previously and I don’t know if any of the storyline has changed. I enjoyed the ride, literally, we take with Morgann and Alana throughout the book. I voluntarily read an advance copy without expectation for review, all opinions expressed are my own.
I’ve said in a few reviews now that Ms Holt is quickly becoming a go to author for me, and this title just solidifies that fact.
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Morgann and Allana’s twisted courtship!
by sewsummore
Morgann and Alanna were childhood friends, destined to marry but forced apart by the actions of a witch. However, the faeries have another plan and step in when needed to ensure that the marriage will happen and that Morgann and Alanna have their HEA. This was an enjoyable read with characters well defined and likeable. I especially like the Faerie Teile who contributed greatly to the storyline. Samantha Holt is one of my favorite authors and this story is proof of why I continue to enjoy her historical romances.
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I really enjoyed this medieval/highlander romance book by Samantha Holt. She did a good job at giving a hint to the past without enough explanation in her prologue and gradually explaining it to the characters and the reader as the story progresses. The author strikes a balance between using Scottish brogue and maintaining understandable dialog. Sometimes books in this genre seriously overdo it in a way that makes it clear that they want it to seem like the characters are using vocabulary which is distinct to Scotland without really having much clue how many of the words would truly be used in regular conversation. It is entertaining to the reader, especially with how popular and romanticized historical Scots romances are, but it often feels overdone. It wasn’t painted with a preschool brush in the case of this book, but it was still painted in a way that seemed clear that the dialogue was written that way for the reader, not because that is how the conversation would have taken place. The end was predictable, of course, but that is why we read books like this. It is reassuring sometimes to feel confident that a story will work out in the end. The main characters were likable and I think I will try to look for the book which was published after this one as I am now intrigued enough to keep going.
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Everyone could use a little bit of the fae. Morgann and Alana need an intervention from the faeries to get th lives on track. Samantha Holt weaves a magical tale where good wins over evil and love rules the day. It is a fun and delightful story as Alana tries to escape from Morgann using risky measures that only seem to put her in danger. As the fairy has to resort to extreme measures to ensure that her task is completed and get them to the altar.
I really enjoyed Morgann and Alana’s story, they were wonderfully matched and had a great story line. The story keeps you engaged to see what is coming next. Can’t wait for the next story in this series.
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