Soul of a Highlander
Series: Daughters of Glen #3
Author: Melissa Mayhue
Publisher: Pocket Books
Pages: 368
Format: paperback
Source: Library
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Reason chosen:
I loved the first one in the novel, and when I read that
the third was set back in the 1200s Scotland (just like the first) I jumped
right on it.
Summary taken from Chapters/Indigo.ca:
Nine
years ago, Faerie Magic saved Mairi MacKiernan at the cost of her dreams of
happiness, snatching her from her life in 1272, and depositing her in the
twenty-first century. Now, she must save the last Daughter of the MacKiernan
family...who was murdered in 1295. Transported back in time at her request,
Mairi finds herself captured by the same evil men as before! Is this the price
the Faerie Magic requires of her this time?
Ramos
Servans has dedicated his dreams to service as a Guardian, but when he
discovers the evil unleashed on the Mortal Plain by his father and their
people, he swears he will atone by ridding the world of Nuadian deceit. Part of
his mission involves rescuing a lovely Highland lassie, and in the passion that
grows between them, Ramos and Mairi find a new dream.
But falling in love can be dangerous when Faerie Magic
is involved. Dreams may not be the only cost....
Review:
Finally back to olden day Scotland! And with familiar
characters no less! I was always curious about how Mairi ended up turning out,
and what happened to her the night she was brought to ‘present day’ time. But
then she believes she has to go back. To save her family’s female line even
though she’s not suppose to change the past. As a girl that is ‘out of place’
she believes that she belongs nowhere and has no clue what to do with her
future. Then comes Ramos back to the past to save her. I absolutely loved how
there was a piece of modern mixed with the old and that Ramos, although born in
moder times, fits more with the older Scotland and is truly a man’s man. So put
a feisty and determined Mairi with a reluctant hero Ramos and you have
awesomeness. These characters were more enjoyable. I guess I, and probably a
lot of other readers, love characters who fight and bicker. Who tease, and try
and order each other around un-successfully. This book, like the first, was
filled with passion and emotion. With characters that both had set tasks and
were trying to complete them (without knowing what they really were).
Good:
Mairi—a little more refined than she use to be but still
determined and feisty.
Ramos—convinced that he is a bad guy and trying his
hardest to be good even if that means sacrificing his own happiness and future.
The Macalisters—A lively bunch descended from awesome
characters in the first book that pave the way for future novels.
Bad:
I didn’t necessary like how Mairi was more docile. She
even gets mad at herself for realizing that she would like Ramos to come to her
rescue and that instead of speaking up she let Ramos handle the situation for
her. I guess I’m a big fan of women being independent.
Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):
Overall Melissa Mayhue hit on what made her first novel a
favourite of mine. The passion and romance, as well as the time period, sweep
you up into an adventure that you feel like you just cannot put down. Filled
with fae magic, and an abundance of unique characters this novel gets your
heart running and your kilt waving proudly in the wind.
Previously in the Series:
Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband (#1)->Click for Review
Highland Guardian (#2)->Click for Review
Next In the Series:
A Highlander of Her Own (#4)->Click for Review
Healing the Highlander (#7) -> Click for review
Highlander’s Curse (#8)-> Click for review
Viewer Type Recommendation:
For any love of historical romances
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Ransom My Heart
by Meg Cabot, Tailor-Made Bride
and Short-Straw Bride
by Karen Witemeyer, Once Burned
by Jeaniene Frost
Read Completely:
Yes

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