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   by Tanya Anne Crosby

     

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Maiden from the Mist By Tanya Anne Crosby. Guardians of the Stone, book #4 , 5 Kilts! Celtic Barb absolutely loved the finale of this exhilarating series!

Book: Maiden from the Mist

By Tanya Anne Crosby

Series: Guardians of the Stone, Book #4

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook

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Heat Rating - Mild

Overall Rating - 5 Stars/5 Kilts

Scotia, 1136

Dunrònai Keep

The hero of this story is Laird Caden MacSwein . He was always proud of his great, great-grandsire halberd called the beast. It was a weapon made of thirty-three inches of iron and steel, six feet long and weighing two stone! That was until one fatal day, Beast accidentally took the life of his last living sibling, his brother,  Thirteen year old-Wee Davy. Caden would've protected him with every inch of his life! He wasn't even supposed to be on the battlefield!

This totally destroyed Caden which instantly gave him conversion disorder also known as hysterical blindness. As there was no real reason for his blindness just his grieving and broken heart. Plus It was just the shock and consuming him with guilt. There was nothing he could do to save his baby brother. Seasoned warriors would of moved out of the Beasts way. Yet Wee Davy had no battle experience, he was supposed to be inside the keep to keep safe. Not proving himself to be a mon!

On top of everything, if Caden was killed, they would have Wee Davy, his heir to run the clan. It never happened he took his head though he never saw it drop. As at that very moment he went blind! Than after that he became blind and believing he was damned by the Gods! As the months went by Caden become a shell of the man he was. He let his keep go, no longer protecting or caring for his people and just living in self pity, with major guilt and grief. The one who cares is his Captain and best friend and first in command is Alec.

The Destiny Stone shatters, Sorcha Dún Scoti is heartbroken as Una healer, seer and wise magic woman of the clan is gone! She was the eldest protector of the Destiny Stone! This woman was like a mother to all the dún Scoti siblings. Yet for Sorcha she was the closest to her, as Una had raised her. In addition Sorcha seemed to have inherited  some of her seer gifts as well. So the keek stone, gift of sight  and grimoire which is book of spells, magic and healing instructions were left to Sorcha. The Stone, The dún Scoti clan, the last painted ones Pict tribe had been protecting the destiny Stone since the clan’s existence. Sorcha refused to believe her beloved Una is gone forever and is on a mission to find her! Plus her clan breaks her heart from secrets and lies. To find out your sire is the monster that raped and killed your mother!  Plus she always felt something of a burden so she escapes the vale and finds her destiny in the mist.

Now she knows how to cover her tracks so she won't be found. The thing is not only her beloved dún Scoti members are searching for her, so is her sire who never knew of her existence until now. Sorcha is in danger as her evil sire will use and abuse her to get her to do his wicked bidding. As long as it enhances his greed and lines his pockets with gold.

Alec gets a visit from an elderly woman telling him to expect Sorcha looking for passage. This beautiful  lass will appear from the mist, she  comes on the day the bright destiny star appeared. This Star hasn't appeared since baby Jesus was born.

Of course Sorcha is thrilled that Alec gives her passage and when she appears out of the mist. Yet when she doesn't wake up in her destination, but locked in what she thinks is a prison with a naked man she is furious...at first. Caden does not believe she can heal him or the folklore stories of some old crone! Though Sorcha is a woman he can't see with his eye, but starts to love with his heart. She gives his people hope from old stories and folklore.


Than when Caden realizes his beloved Sorcha is in danger, for this maid from the mist can't be saved by a blind man! No matter how fearsome he might be or can he? For the first time is Sorcha's life she feels needed and accepted by this clan. Will her demon father take her away forever. Will he kill the man and clan she has started to love? How she wishes now she hadn't covered her tracks so well. So her dún Scoti family back at the Vale could rescue them. Will Caden be blind forever? Will he and his clan even  survive on his remote island? Will the destiny star always stay so bright? You must read this exhilarating tale to find out the conclusion and finale of The Guardians of the Stone series!

Wow I always tear up when a series I have really enjoyed comes to an end. Yes I know-New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby, has many more stories to be told. As I have been reading her captivating and mesmerizing novels for 25 years!

I just have loved every book of the painted ones, the dún Scoti clan so much. I enjoyed the weaving of true Scottish history, Scottish lore and a fictional romantic adventure that warms your readers heart.

Another mind blowing, fast paced, riveting, romantic adventure! It is has all the elements historical romance readers love. Such as heartbreak, guilt, abduction, hysterical-blindness, Halley's comet, treachery paranormal, true history, folklore, mourning, mystery, suspense, betrayal, guilt, acceptance and love.

You can read as a stand alone book, but I highly recommend you read every book in this series. I plan on re-reading to revisit the painted ones again! Ms. Crosby has a God given talent, with a rare and unique gift of being an amazing story teller. I am so glad I discovered her books in July of 1992. As I have treasured each and every one!  I totally devoured this book from start to finish! I highly recommend this book and every book in this series. I feel you will get a better understanding of the dún Scoti clan and see how each character connects.

The plotting is paced perfectly though you wait with bated breath and anticipation not knowing what could possibly occur next!

I absolutely and unequivocally  loved this phenomenal book! I know readers will love Sorcha and Caden’s story! Happy Reading!

You can find Tanya on tanyacrosby.com

Guardians of the Stone Series

by Tanya Anne Crosby

1. Highland Fire - Aidan and Lileas (Lili) MacLaren

1.5 Once Upon a Highland Legend - Novella and originally part of The Winter Stone Analogy - Annie Ross & Callum Mac Finn

2. Highland Steel - Lael dún Scoti and Jamie Steorling (The Butcher)

3. Highland Storm - Keane dún Scoti and Lianae of Moray

4. Maiden from the Mist - Sorcha dún Scoti and Caden Mac Swein

* the Finale* comes out July 27th, 2017”

I  received an advance reader's copy from the author. I voluntarily agreed to review and blog. All words and ideas are my own.

Forbidden Night with the Warrior By Michelle Willingham. Warriors of the Night, Book #1, Five Kilts! Celtic Barb Love Love this book plus dedication holds a special place in my heart ♥

Book:Forbidden Night with the Warrior by Michelle Willingham

Series: Warriors of the Night, Book 1

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)

1)Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Blog

2)Administrator of Tartan Book Reviews

3)Administrator of Purple Tulip Book Reviews

Heat Rating: Smoking Steaming Hot!!!

Overall Rating: Five Stars and Five Kilts

1174, England.

This story is about heroine, Rosamund de Beaufort- De Courcy, the hero is - Warrick De Laurent. They are star crossed lovers to the core. Sadly the stars are not in this couple’s favor!  Both have cruel fathers .. as it is love at first sight.

You can't help, but have empathy for Warrick, whose own father issues torture lashing punishment for his involvement with Rosamund!  As Harold De Beaufort orders the same flogging! This is to force Rosamund to accept his choice of husband, Baron Alan De Courcy. As Rosamund is deeply in love with Warrick De Laurent! Harold threatens the death of Warrick, the man she loves and forces her to watch his brutal thrashing! She has no choice but to accepts her father's terms to save the man she loves life!

Even though Warrick is from a noble family, his father leaves only his brother and sister lands and holdings. Believing his step-mother’s lies  that Warrick is mentally impaired! This is due to his reaction to his baby sister’s death! So he receives nothing, yet he wants lands and holding and respect on his own terms. His life has been that of a soldier and a warrior.

Three years later: Warrick still loves Rosamund even after her severe betrayal!  He does not realize or understand the position and threats her father made to her. Basically using her as a pawn to do his bidding. Forcing Rosamund to watch his flogging...she would do anything to save his life!

Rosamund’s husband Alan De Courcy is dying. Over the years  Alan has tried everything to keep her happy, now she loves him like a brother or a dear friend. Never that deep, passionate, all consuming love, like she had for Warrick.

The problem is if they don't conceive a child soon his wastrel evil brother Owen, will inherit Pevensham holding, lands and its people! He will abuse its people, plus everything Alan has worked for will be destroyed. As Owen's own holding is destroyed and due to his  excessive evil ways and his creditors want repayment!

Owen is extremely  desperate and  wants his brothers estates, title, lands, and even his beautiful wife now!  Now he has made a proposition to Warrick to murder his own brother! What Owen doesn't know is Alan also has made a proposition, but it's quite different.

Alan wants Warrick to conceive a child with his wife and pass it off as his own . This way he would have an heir and be protected from Owen and his evil shenanigans. Alan is aware Warrick is the only man Rosamund has ever wanted. Plus he knows he impregnated Rosamund before,  a stillborn. Though Warrick is not aware of this pregnancy or the loss of this child. Plus Alan wants a marriage between the two so Rosamund is protected too.

On top of this upheaval some of Alan’s own soldier are switching sides and betraying Alan. Feeling his death and no heir in site. Many are doing Owen’s bidding so there is threats and danger at every corner!

Rosamund is no adulterous and wants nothing to do with her husband’s airborne crazy scheme! Warrick thought this would be a perfect revenge on the woman who  broke his heart.

Though he still feel he's her first and only legitimate marriage, though no witnesses. As they said vows three years ago in a church- before they consummated their marriage. They thought this would force Rosamund’s father to accept their union. They were sadly mistaken and only made Harold rush to give her away to another man, who had better prospects in her father's opinion!

When Rosamund and Warrick both confront each other with a slight innocent touch...it ignites an all consuming fire that never went away. Feelings buried away for the past three years come back to the surface!  

What will Rosamund and Warrick do? Will they do as her husband requested or part ways forever? Is this a second chance reunion or more devastation, betrayal and heartbreak? This is an absolute must read to find the answers and more!

Have your tissues or hankies nearby, as this quick paced, moving romantic adventure pulls heavy on your heartstrings. It's a major page turner that readers won't be able put down!

I have read every single Michelle Willingham book and they only get better. She is one of the most talented writers in the historical romance genre, the only genre I read. It doesn't matter if it's Scottish, Irish, or regency historical all her novels are supreme phenomenal reads from start to finish.

Always well developed with unforgettable characters , brilliant scenes, magnificent dialogue and breathtaking settings!

This novel is a riveting, romantic, adventure filled with intrigue, mystery, assassination plots,  suspense, murder, flogging, drama and passion. It is so steamy and hot it will make readers drool. Plus betrayal, treachery, hatred, torture, loathing, sibling rivalry, jealousy, and at long last love. As Ms. Willingham pens another heart melting best seller that will make your pulse race. Plus magnificent plotting that you're holding your breath with anticipation not knowing what could possibly happen next!

I received an advance readers copy from the publisher. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.

Michelle Willingham

Buy Links:

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Claiming His Highland Bride By Terri Brisbin. A Highland Feuding series, Book #4. 5 Kilts. Celtic Barb is blown away in book #4

Book: Claiming His Highland Bride by Terri Brisbin

Series: A Highland Feuding, Book #4

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)

1.Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Blog

2.Tartan Book Reviews

3.Purple Tulip Book Reviews

Heat Rating:Hot

Overall Rating: 5 stars/Kilts.

Sorcha MacMillan’s mother Erca MacNeil was dying. She has been making plans and supplying with funds for months and gets a deathbed promise from her daughter. So Sorcha will run away and  escape her fate and future. To enter a convent in Skye, Erca wants a better life for her daughter than she had. As Erca, was forced to  marry a cruel, abusive, monster, just for his title, wealth and lands. Now Sorcha’s father is making the same arrangements for her. Erca refuses to allow her daughter the same fate and future. As the time is near of her passing,the protection of her daughter is all that matters to Sorcha’s mother! It's the only way she will be able to rest in peace once in God’s hands.

Now Sorcha is  to spend the rest of her life hidden behind the walls of the convent. As they have a detailed plans to change Sorcha’s fate. So she doesn't have to marry the cruel Laird Gilbert Cameron,  who is much like her father using his fists and force on his wives. Plus the first two wives died under suspicious circumstances. Not to mention her father using his own daughter to ruin another clan.  

To save Sorcha’s life they must fake her death and send her to a convent in Skye eventually with an elder servant as her protector. Unfortunately things don't go as planned as her elder servant dies and Sorcha must journey on her own. She goes to cousins Clara’s at Laird Brodie and  Arabella’s Mackintosh clan. They  make up a name and background story. Only her cousin Clara knows the truth even her husband Jamie know's only a small part of this story. Sorcha says she's a widow named Saraid MacPherson.

Alan Cameron, he’s the nephew of Laird   Gilbert, the current Cameron laird. His Uncle lost two wives previously, under very suspicious circumstances. He is also suspected of planning to ruin some good and honorable clans just for his own wealth and selfish reasons. Unlike Gilbert's elder brother who really should be Laird, yet for reasons unknown to Alan it goes to the younger cruel son Gilbert. It really is Alan's father who should be Laird. Alan know his Dad is should be Laird and knows his Dad is a good and honorable man and the clan would flourish and grow under his direction, but wonders if it's fear, weakness or perhaps something else? Yet he also knows the Cameron clan just live under threats and fear with his Uncle in charge.

Alan Cameron, the nephew of Sorcha’s fiancé is a tracker and can find anyone. Well almost anyone except his Uncle’s betrothed who is right in front of him. As he had declared her dead with Sorcha's clever evidence she left behind.

When tracker Alan Cameron meets His friend Jamie’s cousin Saraid,  the attraction is immediate and on both sides.Since he had previously declared Sorcha dead he is clueless but knows this Saraid has many secrets

Alan starts to putting the pieces together he realizes he's in love with a woman he declared dead. He is torn what he should do but he would never let her be under his Uncle’s selfish lethal shenanigans!  Sorcha feels the convent is her only answer to protect Alan and The Mackintosh clan. It must be done so Alan can't follow. As she know he will have no choice but confess all to his Uncle or will he will die.

Alan Cameron, the nephew of Sorcha’s fiancé is a tracker and can find anyone. Well almost anyone except his Uncle’s betrothed who is right in front of him. As he had declared her dead with Sorcha's clever evidence she left behind.

Alan Cameron, Gilbert the current Cameron laird. He  lost two wives previously, under very suspicious circumstances. He is also suspected of planning to ruin some good and honorable clans just for his own wealth and selfish reasons. Unlike Gilbert's elder brother who really should be Laird, yet for reasons unknown to Alan it goes to the younger cruel son Gilbert. It really is Alan's father who should be Laird. Alan know his Dad is should be Laird and knows his Dad is a good and honorable man and the clan would flourish and grow under his direction, but wonders if it's fear, weakness or perhaps something else? Yet he also knows the Cameron clan just live under threats and fear with his Uncle in charge.

Sorcha knows what a tracker must do plus the nephew of her betrothed. She feels to protect all she must leave. Just as Alan puts the puzzle of Saraid MacPherson together.  

 

Images of Castle Sween

Argyle,Scotland Today.

This is where the fictional heroine Sorcha MacMillan grew up. The castle her villainous fathers and betrothed Gilbert Cameron want.

Terri Brisbin is what I call one of the Queen’s of Scottish historical romance!  As she has the rare gift of drawing the readers in and never letting go. I am thrilled to pieces she found a story for Alan as he has been in previous books in “A Highland Feuding” series.

One of my favorite things about Terri Brisbin novels, is she writes about real places in Scotland. Most likely inspired from her many visits to the mother country “Alba” Scotland.

This book is beautifully written with breath taking settings! Plus non stop action and adventure, a beautiful love story that will melt your heart. In addition to the brilliant plotting - was phenomenal characters I have grown to love! It is definitely a story you don’t want to miss! I can’t recommend it enough!

Terri Brisbin

I received an advance reader copy from the publisher. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.

Buy Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Claiming-His-Highland-Bride-Feuding/dp/0373299346

https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9780373299348_claiming-his-highland-bride.html?tpt=mobile_en

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Highland Hellion by Mary Wine. Highland Weddings, Book #3. Five Kilts. Celtic Barb absolutely loves this series!

Book: Highland Hellion

By Mary Wine

Series:Highland Weddings, Book 3

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of

1.Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Blog

2.Tartan Book Reviews

3.Purple Tulip Book Reviews

Heat Rating: Hot

Overall Rating: 5 Kilts

Scotland,1578

In this novel it is about the heroine Katherine Carew and honorable hero Rolfe MacTavish. He is the heir to a Highland Laird who hates the English. They meet hilariously too on a cattle stealing mission per say!  Katherine is illegitimate and English born, but loves manly pursuits. For example: like wielding a sword, archery, riding horses, wearing kilts and her tomboyish hellion ways.With no family, reputation,and dressing in the disguise of a lad = total  freedom in Katherine’s world. Plus Katherine was kidnapped at the tender age of Fourteen. As she was offered to Marcus in Book 2 as a wife, who is the Macpherson War Chief.  Instead he saw the danger this child was in, so he secretly brought her to Scotland. As her English step-mother was jealous of her, plus she was kidnapped for her dowry since her father was a wealthy English Earl. She was saved from this situation and raised by a kind,caring,and good hearted Scottish family. The man who was supposed to be her husband is more of a big brothet Now she has become a total hellion. Will Rolfe MacTavish try to change her independent and tomboyish ways?

Ha! Rolfe does not know what he is in for!  As Kate may not have been born in Scotland but she is a Scottish lass in every way that counts! One spunky lass and will never surrender her independent ways. The MacPherson War Chief,  Marcus taught her to fight just like his men. So she enjoys freedom and manly pursuits,l more than the pursuits of Highland women.Running a home or needle point is not her thing at this time.

Even though she does some amazing deeds there are some that will never approve of her English blood. Mainly Rolfe’s father even after she had been abducted once again, to save Rolfe from harm. His father wants no English under his roof! Plus there are dangerous enemy clans like the Gordon’s who are always sneaky and treacherous and always up to no good with their evil deeds! Laird Column Gordon wants revenge and MacPherson blood for the  death his son R Lye Rob! Yet Bhaic MacPherson killed him for good reason- wife stealin  how can Rolfe save Kate   and Kate stay together with so much danger in Scotland especially for an English Lass. Beside many oppose to a union between these two Mainly his father. Will this star crossed together deny their true happiness or ignore everyone else and find true love?

Highland Weddings:
Highland Spitfire (Book 1)
Highland Vixen (Book 2)
Highland Hellion (Book 3)

Highland Flame (Book 4) *** TBR 9/5/2017

This is the third book on the Highland Weddings series which I have read each in consecutive order. I think it is more fun as I enjoy connecting the character  dots. For example the heroine of this book was first introduced in “Highland Vixen”, Book two. Of course readers can read this book as a stand alone book too.

I have been reading Mary Wine books for many years and she never disappoints me. She is gifted in her unique storytelling signature  style. Another novel with a  breathtaking Alba setting, and spectacular dialogue with fabulous character development. In additionquick paced action packed plots within plots!  This always makes you wonder what could possibly happen next? Plus it has all the elements Scottish historical romance readers love!  I highly recommend this book plus the entire Highland Wedding Series! It is an exhilarating read from start to finish!

I can't wait for “Highland Flame” book #4, the story of Diocail Gordon and widow Jane Staffordshire.

I received an advance reader copy from the publisher. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.

https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Hellion-Weddings-Mary-Wine/dp/1492602507

The Highlander's Viking Bride, Hardy Heroine Series, Book Two. FIVE KILTS! Celtic Barb loves The MacRae Novels!

Book: The Highlander’s Viking Bride by Cathy & DD MacRae

Series: Hardy Heroines Series

Reviewed by Barb Massabrook

1.Book Blogger at Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Blog

2.Administrator - Tartan Book Reviews

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Heat Rating: Hot

Overall Rating: 5 stars

1445 AD

Caithness, Scotland

Clan wars: To finally end Clan wars between Clan MacGerry and  Clan Sinclair. L..Laird Sinclair offers his daughter Katja as a bride to Calder, Laird of Clan MacGerry. Katja thinks she is is finally free from her abusive father and clan! Unfortunately, she  finds her treatment not much better from her new husband's clan.  Due to their prejudice and narrow mindedness for she being a Sinclair. Then things get treacherous ano deadly which gives Katja no choice but to escape! She refuses to live under such horrid conditions ever  again! Been there done that!  Katja asks her viking family for help at the Shetland Isles.

Calder goes after his wife but is he too late adyer his clan’s horrible treatment of his wife.  The Lairds wife should be a place of honor and respect. Will these two ever get on the right path after such a betrayal and mistreatment? Or shall it be too late with so much betrayal? You will have to read this wonderful book and find out!

Again Cathy & DD MacRae writes another exhilarating, fast-paced page turner! A story readers won't be able to put down! The beautiful settings, brilliant dialogue and nail biting plots. As you wait with anticipation as to what could possibly happen next? Can these enemies become friend and lovers? Can this broken trust and betrayal ever be repaired and mended? Readers will have to find out by reading this captivating story!

I was given an early review copy which I voluntarily agreed to review this AMAZING book. All words, thoughts and ideas are my own.

Hardy Heroine’s Series

by Cathy & DD MacRae

Highland Escape, Book one

The Highlander’s Viking Bride, Book Two

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