The Highlander's Vow(Loch Moigh, #4)

The Highlander's Vow(Loch Moigh, #4)
 By Barbara Longley

SUMMARYOn the eve of her wedding, Sky Elizabeth, the earl of Fife’s eldest daughter, learns of her betrothed’s murderous plot against her. As she flees, Sky falls through a mysterious portal in time, landing at the feet of a twenty-first-century American knight.

Struan, the bastard son of the earl of Sutherland, escaped death through time’s portal once. Recognizing what has befallen the frightened woman, he vows to protect her even while Sky, with a trace of fae blood in her veins, senses his resentment.

Despite their growing attraction, she’s determined to find a way home to avert a clan war. Though he cannot deny his desire, he fears that helping her return to the past will surely lead to his demise. As the two work together, passion ignites and an unbreakable bond forms—but will it be enough to sustain them through the perils they’ll face in the past? Can their love have a future?

REVIEW

Oh I don't want it to be over!

I want more! I have loved this series!

I think was the best read out of them all.

I loved Struan. He was just the right mix of all the best parts about a man. Kind, caring, sexy, alpha, strong....oh I could gush for hours! He was such a great character!

Sky was wonderful too. So steadfast almost to a fault. I am glad she found her footing and blossomed to a strong woman.

All the other characters from the series got their face time too. I just want to know more about what happens to them all. I know it might be cheesy to some, but it just was sweet time travel cheesy goodness!

Sad to see it end.

The Highlander's Folly(Loch Moigh, #3)

The Highlander's Folly(Loch Moigh, #3)
By Barbara Longley

SUMMARY
A brave fifteenth-century Highlander fiercely devoted to his foster family, Hunter of clan MacKintosh can defeat any man in battle. Thanks to his fae gifts, he can read the intent of his opponents and guess their next moves. But when the faerie Madame Giselle sends Hunter to the present day, he stumbles into a staged battle and rescues a young knight—only to discover that the knight is a woman, and she’s anything but a damsel in distress.

Meghan McGladrey learned martial arts and sword fighting from her father, a time-traveling Highlander himself. To Hunter’s surprise, Meghan is as skilled as any knight. When both of them are pulled back to the fifteenth century, Meghan becomes desperate to return to her time. Hunter, who is pledged to another, begins to fall for the beautiful, brave warrior as they fight side by side against a common enemy. Now, he must decide which matters more: his honor, or following his heart.

REVIEW
Great read...it dragged a bit and I wanted to punch a Hunter in the face throughout the story.  What a lame brained man!!

Hunter was just so stubborn not to see the truth in front of his face.  Hunter for all his strength, success, and kind hear has such issues with his upbringing and self.  Deep down he doesn't feel worthy or good enough and tends not to see the truth right in front of his face!  His family loves him no matter what.  He argues with everyone and then fate punches him right in the face!

I liked Meg and how tough she was.  I laughed out loud when she really got to see what a Scot wears under their kilts!  Meg was way different from the other female characters before her.  I liked how they brought her family back around to the story.  She I think overcame more then her counterparts True and Erin.

Our friendly gypsy/Fae had her hands all over this one...great twist and action!

Great story again started listening and then just had to read it to find out what would happen!

The Highlander's Bargain(Loch Moigh, #2)

The Highlander's Bargin(Loch Moigh, #2)
By Barbara Longley

SUMMARY
Before he can settle down, blond-haired, blue-eyed Robley of clan MacKintosh needs to taste true adventure. So when the faerie, Madame Giselle, asks him to retrieve her stolen property in exchange for two enchanted tokens that will whisk him across the centuries, he jumps at the chance.

Nurse and future midwife Erin Durie is broke and alone, thanks to a roommate who skipped town and the psychic gifts that make relationships too intense and painful to bear. Then a kilted man magically drops into her arms, looking for a guide to the twenty-first century, and she can’t deny the attraction. But magical treachery soon throws open time’s portal once more—and puts a blade to Robley’s throat. Now Erin must decide where—or when—her healing powers can do the most good…and whether she can live without her handsome Highlander.

REVIEW
Sweet read. I listened to it till it got to the end and I had to see what was going to happen and I couldn't wait till I was driving or walking.

Reverse time travel this time. More action and some twists to boot. Loved the characters and we got to meet new ones. 

Robley was so funny with his experiencing new things.  I laughed at loud.  The change for him had to be shocking and wondrous at the same time.  His experience riding in a car...had me laughing outloud.  He of course stayed true to his macho/alpha males self and fell in love with a motorcycle.  His love for Erin was sweet and he was sexy as hell!

Erin was such and independent woman who had to find out that you can be that woman, yet still love and depend on your man.  She was a good "guide" for Robley.  She found strength she never new she had!

Great read!

True to the Highlander(Loch Moigh, #1)

True to the Highlander(Loch Moigh, #1)
By Barbara Longley

SUMMARY
Treachery rules the Highlands of 1423. With their king captured by the English, Scottish nobles plot to ransom James behind the back of the brutal regent holding their land in his iron grip. But not every clan wishes to see King James back on his throne…

Sitting atop this powder keg of bloodthirsty rivalries, Malcolm of clan MacKintosh takes the mysterious, lone maiden he finds along his road as a bad omen…though an undeniably beautiful one. When he attempts to save her from a rogue within his own garrison, she deftly brings Malcolm to his knees. Who is this willful lass who has so quickly laid siege to his heart?

Alethia Goodsky has met all kinds working at the New York Renaissance Festival, but no one like the fortune-teller who tasks her with a cryptic life-saving mission and flings her into the fifteenth century. Now Alethia must rely on her wits to unravel the mystery in this violent land. Malcolm has sworn to protect her, but her gifts may soon make her his protector. With enemies closing in, Alethia must choose between finding a way home…and remaining true to her Highlander. 

REVIEW
Great story. I listened to the story on my way to work and walking.

Started slow dragged some, but overall kept me wanting to know what was going to happen.

Malcolm was humorous at times and I loved how True put him in his place.  He did only have her interest in mind.  He was steadfast with his love of her even in the face of leaving everything.  The time travel was interesting and that gypsy woman is a ton of trouble.  I am sure she will be a continuing factor in the series,

There is a ton of action.  Everyone is in peril all the time it seems.
A sweet time traveler romance.

One Taste of Angel (Iron Norsemen MC #1)

One Taste of Angel (Iron Norsemen MC #1)
By Violetta Rand

SUMMARY
A woman assumes a new identity to escape danger, but she returns home for a night of passion with the very man she fled to protect.

REVIEW
Yah! a book that finally caught my attention. I love this author and enjoyed her historical romances. I think this is her first foray to MC.

I loved the storyline. It kept you guessing on how it was all going to pan out. 

I like Serafina. She was tough and strong even when it cost her love. She risked so much to keep everyone safe.

Eagle was interesting. He was commanding enough but not a enough to be a jerk. I didn't like his reaction to things at first, but I think that it was a natural reaction. We react by what we feel at times without thinking. So a very real reaction. He is dirty talking...hot!

The sexy times are hot. 

It did speed up and was a tad rushed at the end. We got to meet the new enforcer at the end...interesting

Received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

How to Lose a Highlander (MacGregor Lairds, #1)

How to Lose a Highlander (MacGregor Lairds, #1)
By Michelle McLean

SUMMARY
Forced into marriage by their king in order to stop years of inter-clan feuding, Sorcha Campbell and Malcolm MacGregor are each determined to drive the other away. Malcolm knows he can never trust his new shrewish wife, despite the fact that everything he observes seems to prove that she’s not only trustworthy, but utterly perfect for him. Sorcha knows she can never let her guard down around the man she believes betrayed her father, yet the longer she’s with him, the more she discovers he is nothing like she was led to believe. They’ll have to fight their way through past prejudices and their own determination to destroy their union in order to gain their perfect HEA in this Taming of the Shrew meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days tale.

REVIEW
This is the first time I have read this author.

The story was good and I did read it quick. It didn't bog down, but their plotting against each other got a tad dumb.

I like that he was for the most part pretty nice to her and really didn't get mean unless she was over the top. She was a definite pain and I would have choked the life out of her. I do have to give it to her though she accepted her plight and did make the best of it. The underlying plot though got pushed under the rug and we skipped over what happened when her father got there. We just went straight to epilogue. Didn't like that.

This is rated pretty much PG-13. So if you are looking for some hot highlander loving, it is not here.

Received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Kiss of the Irish

Kiss of the Irish
By Lauren Hawkeye

SUMMARY
If Sarah Mercer had ever been asked to describe herself in one word, it would be sensible. After all, she had a steady job. Made prudent decisions. Was in what she though was a logical relationship. But when her fiance dumps her for an exotic dancer, Sarah decides it’s time to change…everything! The first thing on her agenda? To get out of town and take a three month trip to Ireland. She’d always been captivated by the Emerald Isle. And she’d heard that there was nothing like an Irishman with a sexy accent and eyes as devastatingly green as the country’s rolling hills to make a girl feel better.
 
But maybe she shouldn’t have hooked up with her new landlord on the first night in town. Cian Murphy wasn’t supposed to be her type. His arms and chest were tattooed, and he had piercings everywhere. Still, he made her feel beautiful, sexy…alive for the first time in years. Falling for the Irish hottie was as natural as breathing. But figuring out what she’d do when it came time to leave? Not so easy... 

REVIEW
Sweet little read about finding yourself and finding love!

I definitely want my own Cian. He was freaking HOT. Darn and then on top of that a really sweet guy.

Sarah was sweet, but started off such a lost soul. She sure let people tell her what to do and just went with the flow. Her progression in the book to a strong know what I want woman was really played out well and enjoyable.

Cian's sister and her friend were great side characters and helped roll the story along. The Wild Irish played a big part too.

Sweet heartwarming sexy read with little drama and lots of heart. This book isn't rocket science or life changing, but it is a sweet escape!

Received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. thanks! (less)