The Stone Maiden (The Celtic Nights Series, Book 1)

Susan King

Jul 2013 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

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 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.

REVIEWS:
"King strongly draws readers into the plot and her characters' lives." ~Publishers Weekly

"Exhilarating... Demonstrates why fans and critics cherish her novels." ~Affaire de Coeur

"Filled with excitement." ~Midwest Book Reviews

"Every part blends seamlessly... I could feel the mist and smell the heather." ~LaurieLikesBooks.com

THE CELTIC NIGHTS, in series order
The Stone Maiden
The Swan Maiden
The Sword Maiden
Laird of the Wind

THE BORDER ROGUES, in series order
The Raven's Wish
The Raven's Moon
The Heather Moon

OTHER TITLES by Susan King
The Black Thorne's Rose

Ratings and reviews

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 le Bret finds himself being drawn to her. However, he did not expect the King to appoint him as the solution to her problems. Sebastien had his own goals that he needed to accomplish, and the warring Highlander clans did not form part of them. Despite the thread of tension running through this novel, I nevertheless found it quite beautifully written and could appreciate the pictures painted with words to describe scenery and events. This romance is a standalone and comes to a beautiful conclusion. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

One of the worst books I've ever read and trust me, that's saying a lot.

Awesome. Loved this story line. I hope the rest of the series fits in with this book.

About the author

Susan King is the bestselling, award-winning author of 22 historical novels and novellas praised for historical accuracy, master storytelling and lyricism. Learn more about Susan’s books at www.susanfraserking.com, www.susankingbooks.com and www.wordwenches.com.