too much at risk for the women so it doesn't really read as romantic, more so lazy on the man's part. Wow! Just wow! Refresh and try again. (LogOut/ They dont know each other at all and then theyre declaring their love and having super hot, like, light-the-bed-on-fire, sex all over the place. If youve never read a romance in which the conflict between the protagonists is that one (or both!) A glance at her window had her grimacing. The underlying storyline with the Cameron is heating up. Buy, Sep 27, 2011 Ill make a tisane for the pain and twill make you sleep a little easier.. Ah. Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020. . She poured the liquid into his mouth until he had no choice but to swallow or choke. I spent so much time being resentful and lamenting the circumstances of my life, but tis true that I wouldnt change a single thing because then I would have never known your love., Did anyone else cry in this book? This book is a story by itself. , Print length Alaric is fierce when riled, but a complete softy with Keeley. Alaric McCabe is betrothed to the daughter of a neighboring laird, and this vital alliance must be made. I loved these two equally (that rarely happens to me), I loved Keeley so much, she loved Alaric, and more then once puts his needs and the needs of the clan before her own. The poignancy and sorrow of the last few chapters held me in their grip in a way that few other books have. This series just gets better! For me, I like to see a build up it doesn't happen in this book and because of that it was just an ok read for me. Or a historical romance with nothing but dukes and balls and glorious clothing? A warm, soothing buzz flowed through his veins and lulled him. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. She was taboo to the McDonald clan, and Keeley had never traveled beyond her cottage. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of the Breathless trilogy and more than sixty novels across many genres, including erotic, contemporary, historical, and paranormal, all with a happily ever after. Pleasing images. She whispered words of nonsense, pitching her tone low so as to offer comfort. The two of them eating after a hard days work. He pushed impatiently at her lips, demanding her to open to him. He would have course been victorious, and she would have given him a heros welcome. Thanks, See all 3 questions about Seduction of a Highland Lass, Best Scottish Romance (Historical and Contemporary), SOLVED. Hush now. not a fan of the usage of maidenhead or really any of the language surrounding the sex scenes (spurting, sipping???). Go here to search by subgenre, hero, heroine, time period, location, or mood. Just a simple, innocent gesture that a child might bestow. Hed have never been able to hold himself up if it werent for her firm grip. Wiping her hands down her skirts, she eyed the sleeping warrior and then decided that the best way to monitor his condition was to sleep right where shed done so before. Her pile was dwindling and in the morning, shed need to chop some more if she was to keep her fire ablaze. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alarics keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. Of course you know these two will get their HEA, but how they will make it work was a huge question! All the contents are collected from web. I was enthralled with this story from beginning to end, and could not put it down. You must rest so you can regain your strength. Or maybe he was just fodder for more flights of fancy until he became well enough to leave again. Each time she spoke, he seemed to settle and relax once more. I don't know if I would have enjoyed the book more feeling as though I knew the other characters better but I'm going to venture and say I would not. He could feel her vibrating against him. This is an amazing love story filled with adventure, romance and intrigue. The story was beautifully told and bought me to tears more than once. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Not a bad story, but it took forever to get to the yummy angst at the very end. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. Twas the truth that shed made no effort to avoid his affection, and maybe that made her the whore the McDonalds had branded her. Hed taken a step toward heaven surely. I will say, I did not read the first book in the trilogy and just started with the second book. Please try again. Tell me, warrior, how soon can we do this again?, Youre my dream, Alaric McCabe. Think you that youll weather the night out here?. Beautifully written and had me in tears. Another Aw! Alaric McCabe is betrothed to the daughter of a neighboring laird, and this vital alliance must be made. Yeah, yeah, Keeley, wallow in your agony of romantic martyrdom. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Aye, but just a bit. , Lending //]]>. The other thing that bothered me is a spoiler and I'll post it at the bottom. Her scent surrounded him. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The tiny puff of air signaled that she was close. He slid his tongue over dry, cracked lips that craved the soothing balm of water. I have already read quite a few Maya Banks books and have to say this was a completely different style of writing that did not leave me disappointed. But really, their chemistry was lit. Highland Romance; h nearly dies after taking arrow for H at his wedding to her cousin. Perhaps a bodice ripper? , Publisher I guess people love to have their heart ripped out for 95% of a book. Her lips parted and he delved inside, probing and tasting every part of her mouth. by Ballantine Books. It's so romantic and it definitely tugged at the heart strings and made me grab the tissues on occasion. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves? The book that I can just read without thinking or guessing too much. Full of angst and so much goodness. [CDATA[ Her stomach growled, reminding her that she hadnt eaten since shed broken her fast before dawn. Buy. To her surprise he was right outside the window as if hed been checking in on his master. But in the end, she won out and managed to slip underneath his arm and roll free. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of the Breathless trilogy and more than sixty novels across many genres, including erotic, contemporary, historical and paranormal, all with a happily ever after. : And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week. Alaric and Keeley are just so good together. By clicking SIGN UP,I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random Houses, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy. We have no affiliate relationship with The Ripped Bodice and Loves Sweet Arrow, but we think that romance-only independent bookstores are pretty friggin awesome. As associates with Amazon and Bookshop, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This story's sex scenes were WAY too long for my tastes too. Damn if he wanted a simple peck. My body is ready for Caelen and Rionna's book. Excerpt. I cried a ton at the end of this book. There were important things he must do, though at the moment his bruised mind couldnt grasp exactly what it was that was so pressing. I wont allow you to die.. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice. Unable to add item to List. I cried a lot because so much happens. All she wanted was to belong somewhere, and once she did, she was loyal to her clan. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2011. I love an injured hero being saved by a heroine plot, and this one delivered. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, includes free international wireless delivery via. All rights reserved. To redeem, copy and paste the code during the checkout process. So much so, that by the end, I loved them all. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2019. Keeley uses all her healing knowledge to bring him from the brink of death only to be kidnapped by his brothers when they track him down. Now, he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. How he could straddle the fires of hell and the pleasures of the sweetest angel he didnt know. Feelings blah blah blah. Love is, after all, a competition. How about they go for a stroll and chat? Something went wrong. She shivered when the wind howled over her, picking up the ends of her shawl and pulling as if trying to upset her balance. js.id=id; I mean, he was injured and going in and out of consciousness for the first few days and during that they become enamored with each other? Highlanders . They didn't know a thing about one another! By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. As she absently chewed, she stared down at his features, illuminated by the orange glow of the flames. Ever fanciful, her mind began to paint images. With a sigh she gave him what he wanted. : Learn more. I'm just wondering because I found the second book at a thrift store and I'm curious if I need to get the first one before reading this. With a sigh of regret, she set about extricating herself from the warriors grasp. Youve overtaxed yourself, warrior, she reprimanded in a husky voice. Keeley is a healer who lives alone in a small cottage, after being unjustly banished by the McDonald clan. Peace surrounded him. Oh how I love the McCabe warriors *sigh* Now the agonizing wait for Caelen's story. Tell me your name, he ordered. You know the old saying "Cheaters never prosper"? Not many sequels can claim this but this book can. And that's ia what I get from Miss Banks. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of romance and romantic suspense has captivated readers with her steamy Scottish historical novels, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood. Yes. Ive not worked this hard for you to be arbitrary and die on me.. | ISBN 9780345519498 It took all his strength, but he lifted his arm and delved his hand into her hair, gripping her nape to hold her in place. ASIN Not that I regret reading it. Your angel has returned.. Every time he shook with the chill from his fever. During this pandemic, it is good to have a cheesy, lazy, hot sex kind of romance. He felt more than heard her sound of exasperation, but then her breathing hitched and it blew warm over his mouth. Keely is probably one of my favorite heroines EVER and Alaric was a fabulous hero. Alaric is on his way to visit his fiance when out of the blue he is attacked by murderous warriors. Staff Picks: Emilia Pisani Shares What She's Loving Right Now, Books to Support Mental Health, Learning, and More, Browse All Our Lists, Essays, and Interviews, Historical Fiction if You Love Old Hollywood, People Who Read Seduction of a Highland Lass Also Read. She lives in the South with her husband and three children and other assorted More about Maya Banks, Maya Banks is a bright new star in Scottish romance.Monica McCarty, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. He could smell her. She patted his neck. He inhaled her sweet scent and felt the fires of hell recede. Alaric's horse dumps his bled out body on the door stop of Keeley's cottage. She and Rionna had daydreamed as girls about the day theyd marry their warrior. It shamed him that he was as weak as a newborn kitten. He frowned in his sleep and even mumbled a few words that pinkened her cheeks and scorched her ears. Or perhaps her welcoming him home after a fierce battle. And then we arrive at the hallmark of the I-must-marry-someone-else-but-Ill-never-stop-loving-you conflict: I want you to be happy with the other person, even though theres no way in all of eternity that Ill ever love again. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. use affiliate links elsewhere in my site. When she was done, she lowered his head once more to the pillow and brushed her fingers over his brow. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It was written so well. Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs); These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. [ knowing he was going to marry another, and the fact that the thought of ending his arranged betrothal despite his fierce attraction didnt enter his mind he still ardently perused Keeley - this one key component of the tale that displeased me, the issue of a potential child also seemed to escape him, [Caelen and Rionna I dont see Rionna being the biddable wife he is expecting. Start by marking Seduction of a Highland Lass (McCabe Trilogy, #2) as Want to Read: Error rating book. Its okay because Alaric will be faithful to Rionna after theyre married. I liked the fact that Keeley didnt take any nonsense from Alarics brothers. I think I'm getting too old to have so much sex as story filler. Keeley, warrior. Aye, twas heaven. Try again. Lovely set of books. , Language Take a glance at the romance section in any bookstore and you'll see a tempting assortment of shirtless hunks, breathless duchesses, To see what your friends thought of this book. i also don't really like ye olden day hookups. Twas sinful how much enjoyment she gained from lying against him, but there was no one to see it, and surely God would forgive her if she managed to save the warriors life. Alarics brothers come crashing into Keeleys cottage with their brawn and their unreasonableness and they take Alaric home and also Keeley. He stopped fighting. The heat was nigh unbearable and yet he stilled, not wanting his angel to stop touching him. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Lord, but she was sweet. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. The characters are strong and well developed and you feel with and for each of them as you are drawn into the story. Perhaps he was betwixt the two worlds and it was as of yet undecided which direction he would venture. In. He should rest for a while. Alaric and Keely were amazing strong characters and had me so hooked I found it difficult to put the book down. She needed to get up to cover the window and she also needed to stoke the fire if they were to be warm the night through. He was a huge animal and surely hed dealt with worse before. He inhaled one last time, absorbing her scent. Wed love your help. The McCabe healer passed on and the lairds lady is pregnant and Alaric is wounded so it totally makes sense for a big, hulking, highlander to sling Keeley over his shoulder and take her off to clan McCabe, where she is immediately adopted by the laird, his family, and the Utopian clanfolk who are astonishingly open-minded and forward-thinking. This is a excellent read. Ill not have you retching all over my floor, the angel said. Really lovely story HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - I really enjoyed them - thrilling, exciting, fulfils are my needs in a book. Love love love this book. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. Just go with the flow. She could feel every tremor of his body. {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; A few stolen kisses and a head full of girlish dreams wouldnt hurt anyone. There was faint rustling and then she pressed into his uninjured side, her body soft and so warm, a shield against the chill that gripped him more with each passing moment. I won't recap the entire story as several other reviewers have done a great job. I dont know how it works, but it does. He inhaled deeply and gave in to the darkness creeping over him. Please try your request again later. Hed called her an angel. Few things would make a man angrier than to have his horse neglected. When she comes across a severely injured Alaric and aids him, she finds herself kidnapped my Alarics brothers, who demand she continue to help Alaric, and aid Ewans wife when her time to give birth comes. Aye, she whispered. A mischievous grin widened her mouth. Nay, warrior. : Please try again. Nope, all we get are midnight romp sessions. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The feel of her against him soothed the savage fires. Seduction of a Highland Lass (McCabe Trilogy #2). There was also the matter of the warriors horse, if the animal hadnt already ambled off. But also acknowledge that saying that Rionna will be a good wife to Alaric and hell be able to love her in time while youll never love again is effectively setting yourself up as having a truer or more meaningful love than him. Keeley follows Mairen as an amazing heroine! The brew was bitter and he coughed, but she didnt relent. Or maybe youre feeling more like its time for lots of sexy action in the world of high finance? There, the angel soothed. When she comes across a severely injured Alaric and aids him, she finds herself kidnapped my Alarics brothers, who demand she continue to help Alaric, and aid Ewans wife when her time to give birth comes. The King himself demands the allianc. I cannot wait to read Caelen and Rionna's story! of them have to marry someone else because of REASONS, you have been missing aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the angst. Because being unfaithful after marriage would be dishonorable. Even after coming out of it, there was no connection except for physical attraction. I consent to having Maya Banks collect my email address in accordance with her, More Buy Links including Audio and International. And I love you. I just can't get enough!!!! Finally a good Historical Romance. And if he chose to steal a kiss or two in the process. Keeley is my new favorite Scottish heroine. Hed probably sooner forgive her neglecting his injuries before forgiving insult to his horse. She struggled to her feet, stretching stiff muscles, before heading to the window to pull down the covering and secure the sides. In Seduction of a Highland Lass, an indomitable Highland warrior is caught between loyalty and forbidden love. After making sure the door and the window were both secure, she added more logs to the fire and poked until the blaze burned high and bright. Reprinted by permission. It was a shock to his system, so cold and refreshing, that a shiver stole over his body. She smiled again. Our top reads every month (and other times we reflect back on what weve read). The characters were well rounded and hugely likeable. It became so much that he stirred and shifted in an attempt to alleviate the unbearable tension.