by Terri Brisbin
Series: A Highland Feuding, Book #5
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Book Rating: 5/5 Stars/Kilts
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Book Rating: 5/5 Stars/Kilts
Loch Arkaig, The Lands of Clan Cameron
Scotland, 1358
Anna MacKenzie falls madly in love with the Cameron Chief's son Malcolm. He had gone to investigate about the rumors about the witch above the falls. Instead he meets the witches daughter, and they fall madly in love and continue to meet secretly in the woods.
Anna’s mother, known as the witch of Caig Falls, knew her illegitimate, pregnant daughter would never be accepted by the Chief Cameron or his Clan. So they go move to Anna’s mothers family up North. It is there she hears some heartbreaking news. It wasn’t until her son Iain, was close to his thirteenth year, when her mother dies.
Now, Anna devised a plan to go back and have her son meet his Cameron kin. As his father, Malcolm Cameron, was the heir of Clan Cameron and would of
become Chief. So eventually her son would claim his legacy, being Malcolm Cameron’s heir. She just needs someone to give her a proper introduction to the Cameron Clan. Afterall it was her duty as his mum to see to her sons future, security and happiness.
Achnacarry Castle on Loch Arkaig
Scotland, 1371
Davidh Cameron is a widow, father, including the commander and trainer of the Cameron warriors. The problem was his son Colm was extremely ill with a life threatening lung disease. He had seen so many healers and nothing was working! Davidh was constantly worried and couldn’t bare the thought of losing his son too. He had lost so much already’ and Colm was all he had left after losing his wife and now his parents. None of the treatments from the healers that he had seen his son have worked. Now his friend Suisan who sometimes took care of his eight year old son Colm. This was when he had to fulfill his commander duties at the castle. On this day, Colm was showing extremely bad symptoms! Suisan sent message to the castle for Davidh to return to his son immediately! Suisan had heard the witch of Caig Falls had returned to above the falls. Not that she believed the gossip and ridiculous stories of sorcery, but knew she was a respected healer. Had heard she had recently healed a boy who was badly injured near the falls. She recommended the witch of Caig Falls and Davidh felt it gave him the smallest amount of hope, he would try it. Hell he would try anything that might help cure his sons ailment!
Davidh meets the beautiful Anna MacKenzie, not her mother, the well known witch. She agrees to help heal his son, though she is not sure she can permanently heal him. She does at least seem to make Colm comfortable. Yet she also needs someone who can introduce her to her sons Cameron kin. The very clan she needs her son to get an introduction to. Luckily due to Ian features he is recognized as a Cameron right away with his recognizable nose. Davidh Cameron is the perfect choice! A man who is in a authoritative, respected position, plus had a close relationship with the Laird. He also seemed to be an advisor or listened to the chieftains counsel as well. Though once the truth of her plans come to light, Davidh will despise her and possibly think she is a traitor. Due to her using Davidh as Commander and her position as his sons healer. All to gain her sons rightful legacy. However, having her son introduced into the Cameron clan, and claiming his birthright as chieftain, will make all of Anna’s dreams come true. The problem is the more she gets closer to Davidh, Colm, and their clan she is starting to feel things she didnt expect or want! Especially for the kind, generous, caring man and father, Davidh Cameron! She knows once her plan goes into action Davidh will be furious feeling betrayed and used. Yet will Anna let these new feelings of love and caring cast all her well made and long awaited plans into wind? Will Davidh forgive her or feel she has used, abused and and betrayed him in the most unforgivable way. In addition broken his heart and shattered his dreams in the worst sort of way.
There is a group of bandits causing havoc in the village. As many would like to remove Robert Cameron as Laird too. So putting Iain in this role could absolutely jeopardize and split the Cameron clan up! Plus their is a good chance of starting a clan war. Davidh gave his fealty, honor and sword to his Laird, Robert Cameron. A man Davidh stand behinds to give his loyalty, respect and protection to. What choice can he make? Plus the fact that Malcolm Cameron was his blood brother and very best friend! Another person he made blood promises and honor too? So who will he protect and honor his Chief, best friend, or woman he can’t get out of his head or heart?
Terri Brisbin pens another phenomenal, romantic, highland, adventure. This moving story is filled with all the elements, Highland, historical, readers, love. Filled with breathtaking betrayal, shattered hearts, and heartwarming passion. Plus secrets, mistrust, ‘lies, politics, intrigue, treachery, jealousy, mystery, suspense, betrayal, abduction, healing, trust, love and more. Problems seem to multiply. Choices that should of been simple and easy seem to become more confusing and complicated.
Exquisite setting, superb plotting, awe-inspiring dialogue and characters you can’t help but love. It is definitely a book Brisbin fans don’t want to misn addition new book readers will be totally mesmerized! As Terri Brisbin novels are that magnificent and this one is a definite masterpiece!
You can read this as a stand alone book or series book order. As there are usually characters from previous books making appearances in the new novel. Yet it won’t ruin the story or be hard to follow if you haven’t read all the books. I like to connect the character dots myself, but that is not necessary, just a readers personal choice. You can always go back and read the other four books in this series too-if you haven’t read them yet. It is a book with so many twists, turns, ups and downs, that will keep you guessing with the wonderful element surprise! A fabulous book that I could not put down! It had me mesmerized from start to finish!
I absolutely and unequivocally highly recommend A Healer for the Highlander by Terri Brisbin. A book to definitely revisit again and again!
This book will be released through Harlequin Publishers on October 16th for print paperback. As for digital format it will be released on November 1st.
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A Highland Feuding miniseries
By Terri Brisbin
Book 1 — Stolen by the Highlander
Book 2 — The Highlander’s Runaway Bride
Book 3 — Kidnapped by the Highland Rogue
Book 4 — Claiming His Highland Bride
Book 5 — A Healer for the Highlander
Book 1 — Stolen by the Highlander
Book 2 — The Highlander’s Runaway Bride
Book 3 — Kidnapped by the Highland Rogue
Book 4 — Claiming His Highland Bride
Book 5 — A Healer for the Highlander
I received a complimentary ARC copy from Harlequin publishers through netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own.
What a lovely review Barb and the book sounds great
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