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Soul of a Highlander
Soul of a Highlander
Soul of a Highlander
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Soul of a Highlander

Written by Melissa Mayhue

Narrated by Elizabeth Wiley

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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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 she must pay for the Faerie magic?

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 that 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 . . .Contains mature themes.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 28, 2015
ISBN9781494580124
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Melissa Mayhue

Melissa Mayhue is the award-winning author of the Daughters of the Glen series, which includes Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband, Highland Guardian, Soul of a Highlander, A Highlander of Her Own, A Highlander's Destiny, A Highlander's Homecoming, Healing the Highlander, and A Highlander's Curse. She is also the author of the Warrior series and the Magic of Time series. She and her family live in Colorado in the shadow of the beautiful Rocky Mountains with three insanely spoiled dogs, one domineering cat, a turtle with an attitude, and way too many fish in their aquarium. Visit her website at MelissaMayhue.com.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Caitlyn catches her fiance cheating on her, and the scumbag makes her feel like his indiscretion is her fault. While she deals with the betrayal (and comes to her senses), she is transported to 13th century Scotland for the purpose of saving a highlander's sister from marrying an abusive man - as the bride of said highlander.

    Connor (the Highlander) is a man of honor, and as such, he vows to keep Caitlyn safe.

    For those of us that love Scottish historicals, this story has it all. A tough, American heroine and a fierce Scottish warrior, combined with a bit of the wee folk for a touch of magic that only true love can spark.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Very cute highland romance with a time travel twist. First Book in the Daughters of the Glen series. I will be making my way through the next 3 I have gathering dust.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The time travel action of this story was pretty good. The rest was a common theme with alpha hero who denied his love and timid heroine. I skimming some so my rating is 3.5* 13th century Scottish warrior Connor appears in Caitlyn's bedroom in the year 2007.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I do so enjoy this series greatly. My only issue is that towards the end of the book, Chapters 27-28 Mari was referred to as Kate. I feel that took me out of the story for a bit, because I needed to backtrack to make sure that is way I heard.

    The narrator was seamless as always, yet I am surprised this error was not caught.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    After returning to this series after about 3 years, I realized I just really couldn't get into this book! I think I've outgrown my love for highlander romances. Ironically, my visit to Scotland two years ago sort of cured me! I could barely get through this one, which was so dull - apart from a few battles, nothing really happens! Mairie, our heroine, goes back in time to rescue her niece from the 13th century, who turns out to be a spoiled brat. Ramos Navarro, a newly made Guardian is ordered to find Mairie while back in time and return her to the present day. Ramos has his own agenda as well, for he wants to find his father back then and destroy him somehow (but he's a Fae, so it's tricky). Ramos and Mairie of course are attracted to one another, but as much as he enjoys bedding her and there are a few hot moments between them, he cannot let it happen again for he is committed to being her Guardian! Of course, Mairie is not too happy with this idea, so they were always bickering, which made their "non-courtship" annoying! He kept thinking he was not worthy of her because of his past history as his father's son. No humor, no real chemistry, some battle scenes, and some loose ends all made for a less than satisfying book. Still, I will continue with the series, for I've heard it gets better. Sigh. The things we do for kilts and Scottish accents.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This series gets better and better. Romance with a touch of intrigue
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    ***NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS***When Mairi MacKiernan researches the family she left behind in the thirteenth century only to learn that her beloved Aunt Rosalyn’s only daughter is killed before her time Mairi decides that she must go back and save the girl. Unfortunately her sister in law, the only one she knows with time travelling powers won’t help her because it’s forbidden to change the past. Unwilling to let things drop, Mairi goes to Pol’s Glenn determined to claim the birthright denied to her because she was a daughter of a son instead of the daughter of a daughter. Before going on the journey Mairi leaves a packet with Sarah only to be opened if she doesn’t return that night because even if she’s back in time for years she should return within moments of when she left. The packet is the only information she leaves about her plans, not willing to risk telling anyone about her hopes before then because she’s not willing to let them stop her. When Mairi doesn’t return that night Ian goes to Dallyn requesting the guardian’s help to bring back his friend’s sister. Ramos Navaros, formerly known as Ramos Servans will do anything to redeem himself for the pain he caused during his time with his father. He can’t forgive himself for being so blind, for being part of the wrong team, that’s why he became a guardian. To become part of the Elite Guard was his greatest honor, so when his first assignment is to journey into the past to save Mairi from the Duke Servans he’s sure his destiny is to kill the Nuadian wreaking havoc in the thirteenth century and see Mairi home. He doesn’t plan on the girl being an irresistible feisty woman and what he really doesn’t count on is the Nuadian being his own father. He’d plan to send Mairi right home then deal with his father, but Mairi won’t return without saving her cousin and he can’t abandon Mairi to go after his father. As passion stirs between them Ramos knows he must end it, he knows that with his family and his past he’s not good enough for Mairi, but he can’t seem to convince her of that. If he could only get her home she’d see other men would be so much better for her even if he doesn’t like to think of the idea of her with any other man. Unfortunately when Mairi finally tries to escape to the present with her cousin her magic won’t work. She’s there to fulfill her destiny which she thought was saving Marsali, if that’s not her destiny what is and will she discover it before she’s stuck in the past forever? The third novel in the Daughters of the Glenn series finally ties together the relation between the first two novels as secondary characters from each novel come together for their own love story. The book is a well written close third person that bounces between the present and the past in the beginning before both characters return to the past to the bulk of the story. Sex scenes are included in this romance, but they’re short and there’s only like two of them which accent the love story rather than detract from it. Though I will say one of them did kind of bug me, not because it’s a bad scene, but because he just saved her from hypothermia and they’re supposed to be saving her cousin who’s been kidnapped by the Duke. Time is of the essence and they decide to have sex? My thought on this was that these characters really need to get their priorities straight. I also find it a little hard to believe that with all the inappropriate for that time period things that they do in this novel no one catches them and they aren’t forced to get married. I mean beside the sex, half the things the two of them do which are entirely acceptable in this century would have made her be thought of as ruined and in need of a shotgun wedding in that one. However their coming together is entirely their own decision instead of a mandate based on their actions in the past which though it worked well with the plot doesn’t seem entirely believable to me. It almost makes me wonder if the people in that keep are blind. I did enjoy that although initially Mairi is paralyzed by fear in frightening situation eventually she gets past that and uses all the defensive things she learned in the future to help protect herself. She did demonstrate quite a few things to portray her as a strong woman; however she also had quite a few that made her look like a weak one. The plot was an interesting blend of a love story and a fantasy I guess suspense. It was definitely a well written page turner with a fast pace. The main characters are extremely well developed and easy to relate to. The two leads Mairi and Ramos kind of parallel each other with the kind of healing they need to do because of their pasts. Mairi needs to get past her almost rape and murder that occurred before she was brought to the future, she needs to get back her spirit and fire. Ramos needs to get past what he did at his father’s request because it wasn’t like he knew at the time that his father was the bad guy. He was raised to believe something entirely different from the truth and he’s a good man. Everyone other than him sees that. They both have these huge emotional scars that they need each other to get through. They’re a nice blend of positive and negative attributes that make them memorable and realistic characters. I also enjoyed seeing the characters we’ve met in other novels like Pol, Dallyn, Connor and Cate, Sarah and Ian as well as Rosalyn and Blaine. Though many of these characters took a back seat to newer characters it’s always nice to see a novel which brings back characters you enjoyed in previous novels. Even the secondary characters were fairly well developed. Overall I’d definitely recommend this book to readers of fantasy and historical romance. Mayhue is a writer in the genre who is not to be missed.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Third story in the Daughters of the Glen series by Melissa MayhueI definitely liked this story much better than 1st book in series. The plot was more well developed and very smoothly written. This story was far more fast paced than the other novels in the series. Scenes flowed together nicely and the plot line kept you glued to the story. Her prose was beautifully scripted and once again you felt like you were there in the story.The main and secondary characters were far more realistic and I enjoyed how she developed the secondary characters this time around. Of course I would have liked a little more of the humour that was far more prevalant in the first book in the series, but that is just my preferance. I also would have liked a little more details of Mairi's adjusting to modern life. I would have to say that is my biggest complaint about the series that the characters adjust far too quickly in the era's that they travel to. As I have said before time travel books are not my favourite because they make my brain hurt with all the possibilites and the problems with it. Also books about the Fae often irritate me at times as well, but these are my issues -- not yours. It was a lovely told tale and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Scottish historical romances and those who enjoy stories about the Fae.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Melissa Mayhue weaved a wonderfully magical tale with this book. I unknowingly read it not realizing that is was the third book in a series, but nonetheless, it held its own and did not leave me feeling like I was lost. I enjoyed the scenes and adventures that took place, and the storyline did satisfy me. I look forward to chasing down the rest of the series and reading up. The world that Mayhue created is one that invites me back.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    What woman hasn’t ever dreamed of a handsome highland lover who sweeps her off her feet? Why are so many of us so fascinated with these brawny heroes? I don’t know, and I really don’t care, but I sure love to read about them! “Soul of a Highlander” is the third offering in Ms. Mayhue’s magical Highland series, preceded by “Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband” and “Highland Guardian”. This series features 13th century hunky Scots (and Scottesses!), modern women, magic, and faeries good and bad. If you are a fan of Lynn Kurland, Karen Marie Moning’s earlier works, or Janet Chapman, do yourself a favor and check out Melissa Mayhue’s books.Her latest features two secondary characters from earlier in the series. First up is Mairi MacKiernan, who was saved by magic from death in the year 1272 and brought forward into the 21st century. Our heroine feels out of place and she’s sure that the faerie magic heritage of true-love for her will never come to pass as she’s ‘out’ of her time. Although she appreciates all the conveniences of the century she now finds herself in, she misses her 13th century aunt dearly. While reading about her family’s past, she discovers that her Aunt Rosalyn’s daughter was killed at a young age and decides to travel to the past and save her for her beloved aunt. Mairi boldly challenges the Faerie Prince Pol to grant her the powers she needs to complete this mission. But bargains with the Fae never turn out quite like one intended…Ramos Servans has renounced his father and his past as a Nuadian (dark) Fae. He’s dedicated his life to becoming one of the Guardians who protect humans and prevent the Nuadians from their goal of returning to the Realm of Fae. Ramos knows he has so much to atone for as his father is the leader of the Nuadians and Ramos spent his early years unknowingly helping his father destroy hundreds of humans and wreak havoc on their world. Although he’s not exactly thrilled with his new assignment of rescuing Mairi, it is his first assignment as a Guardian and he will succeed.When these two become acquainted in the past, they quickly realize there are several significant obstructions to fulfilling their tasks and destinies…the first of which is the opposing nature of what they perceive as their destinies. It turns out Aunt Roslyn’s daughter Marsali is quite the spoiled little princess; the castle is hosting a former enemy of Mairi that’s sure to remember and identify her; some of the information Mairi dug up seems to be incorrect and incomplete; and the ancient evil relative Ramos was expecting to meet is none other than his father!With Mairi determined to save Marsali (after all, it’s her destiny) and Ramos determined to kill his father (after all, it’s his destiny), these two are in for quite a struggle! Their attraction for each other also seems to keep getting in the way. Someone must compromise, and neither one of these is willing. But remember…when you call on the magic of the Fae, destinies and dreams may not be what they seem.