A Highlander's Christmas Kiss

Paula Quinn

Sep 2016 · Sold by Forever

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A STRANGER'S SMILE

Christmas may be coming to Linavar, but Temperance Menzie is far from joyful. Grief-stricken over the death of her father at the hands of the Black Riders, she almost didn't see the wounded stranger in the woods. And now she's determined to give this braw, brooding Highlander the help she couldn't give her father. But there's a secret lurking in the depths of his blue-gray eyes. And Temperance won't rest until she uncovers it . . .

A LOVER'S KISS

A killer for hire. It's the last thing Cailean Grant ever thought he'd become, but being part of the Black Riders was his only way to survive. Now, his guilt grows day by day, along with his desire for the beautiful, brave lass nursing him back to health. As Christmas, the season of miracles, draws near and the truth of his identity threatens to come out, Cailean must risk the only thing he has left to lose-his heart.

Ratings and reviews

I started this story before realizing it was part of a series so I don’t know the histories and such. I followed the storyline easily, but probably those who have read the other books will be more invested in the characters and plot. Cailean is sexy, strong and fierce, everything a girl wants in her Highlander. He’s a bit heartsick in the beginning and makes some bad decisions which come back to haunt him. More than one man desires to make Temperance his wife, but none can win her heart before Cailean. Her name isn’t fitting at all. She’s outgoing and headstrong, and she’s sometimes quick to react before thinking through. Although Cailean and Temperance are not always on the same side of a situation, the reader can feel the inevitable pull between them. A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss has love, death, romance and action. There are also plenty of side characters to that draw the reader’s attention. The villains are really easy to hate, and the heroes are likable.

Paula Quinn’s writing is superb, fluid and eloquent, yet understated and elegant. Ms. Quinn quietly weaves an abundance of historical details, which do not detract from the story but contribute to the authenticity of the atmosphere. A HIGHLANDER’S CHRISTMAS WISH is a majestic tale, rife with political clashes between clans in the Scotland of 1711, where love cannot be denied from happening. Ms. Quinn’s sense of pacing is faultless, and plot twists abound, and a few caught me completely unawares. The characters whether lovely, loathsome, or anywhere in between behave as people do, while sometimes in ways that defy reason, it is how real people are. There are so many wonderful characters, each and every one of them very complex. And some are utterly irresistible, such as Patrick MacGregor, who will be the subject of the next book in this series, and I cannot wait to see what this charming rogue will be up to. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Highlander's Christmas Kiss by Paula Quinn is another awesome Scottish Romance. Book 5 in the "MacGregors: Highland Heirs", but can be read as a stand alone. WOW! Holy flawed highlander!! Temperance Menzi, feisty, brave, but is grief stricken, when she watches her beloved father, murdered by the notorious "Black Riders", for a crime he didn't commit. She held him as he took his last breath, where she made a promise to make those involved pay, with their lives. Cailean Grant, we met in "The Taming of Macolm Grant" Book 4, Macolm is Cailean's brother. Cailean, is a brooding, flawed, running from a hurtful past and becomes a killer for hire or a mercenary, a part of the dreaded Black Riders and one of the ones who Temperance has vowed to kill, although, she doesn't know this. Cailean's trying to escape his past, and his broken heart. He vows to never love anything or anyone, ever again. Less hurt, when they are killed. Until, Temperance enters his life. .. Patrick, Cailean's beloved cousin, was severely wounded, on their way from town, by an unknown assailant, due to an arrow shot, which is what caused this whole tragedy.... Cailean was lead to believe it was Temperance's father, who shot Patrick. He was led astray by another mercenary, an evil, spoiled, contemptible, excuse of a man, named, Duncan. Lord Edward Murdock, of Glen Lyon, leader of the notorious Black Riders' only son. Duncan craves Temperance for himself, but her father stands in his way. Secrets and danger are abound! And love is in the air! Temperance finds Cailean severely wounded from two stab wounds in his back, lying in her vegetable garden, je was left for dead and saves his life. She finds herself entranced with this brooding, dangerous Highlander. To Cailean, Temperance brings light to his darken world and laughter to his soul, for which she has started to heal his tortured soul. Cailean helps Temperance heal her grief stricken heart and brings laughter back to her shattered world. But will they find their peace, healing, forgiveness and HEA, or loss all when secrets come to light? Will Temperance be able to forgive Cailean, for his part in her father's death, if they survive, or will she be willing to loss the love of a lifetime, to vengeance and hatred? A riveting, captivating, emotionally charged, and mesmerizing Scottish Romance. Filled with danger, passion, tragedy, sacrifice and love. I absolutely love Paula Quinn, her Scottish Romances are simply thrilling, heart-pounding stories of brawn Highlanders, the lasses who tame them, bring light and laughter back to their tortured souls. Oh, did I forget to say..... What an awesome story of the miracles of Christmas, the love of family, and the healing that's brought to those who love wholeheartedly. Magnificent storytelling! An absolutely must read for fans of Scottish Romance, Highlanders, intrigue, adventure, non-stop romance, and tales of Scottish Christmas miracles. On pre-order now! I hope you will pick up a copy for yourself. Ms. Quinn never fails to bring a smile to my face and never disappoints me, with her riveting Scottish Romance. I look forward to the next grand adventure from Scotland and Ms. Quinn. I hope Patrick's story is next! Great job, Ms. Quinn! Received for an honest review from Net Galley. However, all opinions, insights and thoughts are my own personal opinions. Rating: 5 Heat rating: Mild Reviewed by: AprilR

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Paula Quinn lives in New York with her three beautiful children, three over-protective chihuahuas, and a loud umbrella cockatoo. She loves to read romance and science fiction and has been writing since she was eleven. She loves all things medieval, but it is her love for Scotland that pulls at her heartstrings.