Protecting Her Was His Passion... High-born though she is, Kate Campbell isn't afraid to draw her sword. When raiders strike, she rushes into the fray…and is lucky when a mysterious Highlander shields her from a deadly blow. Swept onto his stallion, she soon discovers that her rescuer is her clan's most hated enemy: Callum MacGregor, the man they call The Devil. Yet she can not ignore his achingly tender touch or the way his fiery gaze leaves her breathless… Possessing Her Would Be His Pleasure Callum MacGregor has taken many Campbell lives, but he's never saved one—until now. Mesmerized by this spirited lass, he wants her by his side—even if it means holding her ransom. As his fingers graze her sumptuous curves and tangle in her unruly tresses, Callum realizes Kate Campbell is his most dangerous foe of all. For he can't make love to her without betraying his kinsmen and his honor…and surrendering his heart forever.
My Thoughts
In Laird of the Mist, Paula Quinn brings to light the true story of the MacGregor clan, which was proscribed in the early 1600's. Callum MacGregor is the laird of his outlawed clan. His family's name is poison, his lands were stolen by the crown, and anyone found helping a MacGregor will be punished by death or branding. Callum blames his family's misfortune on the Campbells who kidnapped him and his sister as a children and held him captive in their dungeon. He vows revenge on Duncan Campbell for the wrongs that have been done to him. After receiving word that Duncan went to retrieve his niece, Callum storms the Campbell holding only to find it already under siege by another clan, and to find himself captivated by a braw Scottish lass who is fighting for her life. He saves her life only to discover that she is no other then Kate Campbell, the niece of his sworn enemy so he kidnaps her, planning to hold her as bait in order to kill her uncles.
Kate Campbell is an innocent living in a dangerous time and will do what she can to protect her clan. When her holding is attacked, she bravely picks up a sword and fights with the men. As the enemy is about to strike a fatal blow, strong arms sweep her up onto a stallion and protect her. Her gratitude is short lived, however, as it isn’t long before she realizes her savior is no other then "The Devil", her one sworn enemy. Kate has grown up both fearing and hating the MacGregors for the crimes they have committed against her family, after all The Devil, as he is called, killed her father.
Laird of the Mist is my first book by Paula Quinn and it won’t be my last. Everything works together in this book---- characterization, plot, historical research that becomes a lived reality of her characters, --- to create an unforgettable romance. There are also wonderful secondary characters (which unfortunately I find sorely lacking in some romances). They include the belching and brawling Angus, the flower picking Jamie, gorgeous ladies man Graham and Maggie with her gaggle of “friends”. Her villain is evil, evil, evil and you will find yourself cheering when good triumphs. Thankfully, there will be spin-offs to this novel and until I can get my hands on the next one, I’ll continue to satisfy myself with Paula Quinn’s backlist.
I definitely recommend this book. Be sure to add it to you TBR pile.
Kate Campbell is an innocent living in a dangerous time and will do what she can to protect her clan. When her holding is attacked, she bravely picks up a sword and fights with the men. As the enemy is about to strike a fatal blow, strong arms sweep her up onto a stallion and protect her. Her gratitude is short lived, however, as it isn’t long before she realizes her savior is no other then "The Devil", her one sworn enemy. Kate has grown up both fearing and hating the MacGregors for the crimes they have committed against her family, after all The Devil, as he is called, killed her father.
Laird of the Mist is my first book by Paula Quinn and it won’t be my last. Everything works together in this book---- characterization, plot, historical research that becomes a lived reality of her characters, --- to create an unforgettable romance. There are also wonderful secondary characters (which unfortunately I find sorely lacking in some romances). They include the belching and brawling Angus, the flower picking Jamie, gorgeous ladies man Graham and Maggie with her gaggle of “friends”. Her villain is evil, evil, evil and you will find yourself cheering when good triumphs. Thankfully, there will be spin-offs to this novel and until I can get my hands on the next one, I’ll continue to satisfy myself with Paula Quinn’s backlist.
I definitely recommend this book. Be sure to add it to you TBR pile.
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