Awaken the Highland Warrior [Mass Market Paperback]

Anita Clenney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

"Engrossing and captivating. A true page-turner."
-Mary Wine, Acclaimed author of Highland Heat

A man from another time...

Faelan is from an ancient clan of Scottish Highland warriors, charged with shielding humanity from demonic forces. Betrayed and locked in a time vault, he has been sleeping for nearly two centuries when spunky historian Bree Kirkland inadvertently wakes him. She's more fearsome than the demon trying to kill him, and if he's not careful, she'll uncover the secrets his clan has bled and died to protect...

Could be the treasure she's been seeking all her life...

When Bree inherits an old treasure map, she discovers a warrior buried in her backyard. But the warrior isn't dead. Bree shocks Faelan with her modern dress and her boldness, and he infuriates Bree every time he tries to protect her.

With demons suddenly on the move, Bree discovers that Faelan's duty as protector is in his blood, and that her part in this fight was destined before she was born. But nothing is ever what it seems...

"An exciting, riveting read! Nothing's sexier than a timetraveling Highland warrior except one with the mission to save the world and the contemporary, courageous woman who lights his fire! A page-turner, I couldn't put the book down!"
-Terry Spear, Author of Heart of the Wolf, A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

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Editorial Reviews

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A romantic adventure that is hard to resist. (RT Book Reviews 20110329)

Clenney's debut, beginning a new paranormal series, showcases her ability to create an alternative modern world peopled with interesting, exciting, and compelling characters. (Booklist 20110412)

Between the brogue and the body, these warriors are to die for! (The Romance Readers Connection 20110415)

Oh My Gosh, I want more. You get a series full of action, good vs. evil scenarios and romance (Night Owl Romance 20110419)

A riveting story full of mystery, demons and hot Scottish Highland Warriors! (Fresh Fiction 20110425)

The start of a very exciting new series. (Single Titles 20110504)

Anita Clenney has written a book that is of the same caliber as Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series. (PonyTails Book Reviews 20110504)

Awakening the Highland Warrior brought back memories of Karen Marie Monig's Highlander series. (Aisle B 20110505)

Debut time-travel romance author Anita Clenney introduces readers to a demon-fighting Scotland clan that looks good in their kilts and fights even better. (Romance Fiction on Suite101.com 20110509)

Plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning... a rewarding story (That's What I'm Talking About 20110509)

A good book with a hunky highlander warrior and the epic struggle to save mankind. (Book Girl of Mur-Y-Castell 20110509)

A heart-racingly fast-paced novel... (Romance Reader at Heart 20110509)

[The] action is enriched with passion and a twist of mystery. The story makes you want to jump into the pages... (Bookloons.com 20110512)

An intriguing and sensual paranormal romance... A delectable read. (Romance Junkies 20110517)

It was fun, fast paced, had some great action, and the story line was one that kept me engaged. (Life in the Thumb 20110520)

Full of sexy kilted warriors... Sizzling! (Debbie's Book Bag 20110523)

Clenney has created a plot that remains strong throughout the book as the characters continue to develop as though you, in some way, actually know them. (Dark Divas Reviews 20110603)

What an exciting first book in a series! (One Upon a Romance )

About the Author

Anita Clenney writes paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Before giving herself over to the writing bug, she worked in a pickle factory, a preschool, booked shows for Aztec Fire Dancers, been a secretary, executive assistant, and a Realtor. She lives with her husband and two children in suburban Virginia.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (May 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402251238
• ISBN-13: 978-1402251238
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Time Travel

More About the Author

Anita Clenney grew up an avid reader, devouring Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books before moving on to grown up mysteries and romance. After working as a secretary, a Realtor, teacher's assistant, booking agent for Aztec Fire Dancers, and a brief stint in a pickle factory (picture Lucy and Ethel--lasted half a day)...she realized she'd missed the fork in the road that led to her destiny. Anita lives in Virginia with her husband and two kids, where she spends her days writing mysteries and paranormal romantic suspense about Secret Warriors, Ancient Evil and Destined Love.

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Book release dates are as follows:
Awaken the Highland Warrior, May 2011, Sourcebooks Casablanca
Embrace the Highland Warrior , November 2011, Sourcebooks Casablanca
Unleash the Highland Warrior, Spring 2012

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars those who love Karen Marie Moning's time travel Highlander series will be sure to delight in this book!, April 27, 2011

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This review is from: Awaken the Highland Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)

Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
Paranormal Romance -May 1st, 2011
4 stars

Inventive and charming, those who love Karen Marie Moning's time travel Highlander series will be sure to delight in this book!

After all these years, Bree finally thinks she has found a real treasure. But she is in the shock of her life when open the hidden vault and unearths a hunky highlander instead of gold! At first she can't believe she found a man inside, especially one named Faelan, who claims to be 150 years from the past! Even if he is handsome, he doesn't quite make up for loosing a whole lot of riches. And his outrageous claim that he comes from the past makes her doubt his sanity. However, when she discovers her Grandma's secret book and reads about fearless warriors with magical talismans who hunt demons to save humanity. She slowly starts to believe that he may be speaking the truth, no matter how fantastical it sounds. And he bears a striking resemblance to an old painting of a handsome rogue that she has often fantasized about. But according to her Grandma's book, these vaults are actually `time vaults' and used to hold demons until Judgement. So is Faelan an evil demon in disguise or the warrior of her heart?

I really liked the instant attraction between the two main characters and found myself quickly getting involved in this story. Bree is bright, mischievous and plucky. Faelan is determined to try to find the demon he hunted 150 years ago, but first he must learn this new world. It was fun to read him explore our modern times. Even though some of the story is a little outrageous, it made me only want to read more. The time vault particularly fascinated me. When it was opened many characters were very interested in it and this really adds mystery of the story. I also liked this book because Bree really grows and learns that she has more depth than even she believes. Girl power!

Surprising, entertaining and adventurous, I can only hope the author plans future books with more highland warriors!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Did I like this book? Why did the author use so many questioning sentences? It is annoying., August 17, 2011

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bobsmom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awaken the Highland Warrior (Kindle Edition)

The premise for the book was interesting enough but I couldn't get past the bad writing. Seriously, every paragraph had an excessive amount of question sentences in them. I felt like I was on a game show. "Will she get home? Whose key was it? Why so many question?" There were so many that a 1/4 of the way through the book I couldn't care less about the answers to any of them. The writing was jumbled and the lack of dialogue made the book sluggish. I couldn't finish the book; I just couldn't get into the story. I am not sure exactly what good writers do to draw readers into their characters and storylines, but I know it didn't happen in this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent, sexy, suspense,, August 5, 2011

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Donna McBroom-Theriot "My Life. One Story at ... (South Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Awaken the Highland Warrior (Kindle Edition)

I literally do not know what to say about this book. It ended. I read the last page. I did not want it to end. I read the last page again. It still ended.

"A voice brushed her ear. `What was lies within cannot be, until time has passed with the key.'"

It's not that the book didn't come to a wonderful, climatic ending. It did. I just did not want it to end. It was action packed. It was pack with intrigue and suspense. It was packed with a whole lot of beautiful Scotsmen - wearing kilts! And, brandishing swords!

"'It lies hidden close to God, in a place where evil can't trod.' That's what it said."

This story was a wonderful romance, bred over centuries of a Scottish warrior and his mate. Their destiny, decided on by the Gods. But, love at first site, does not always take the easy path. Sometimes, it is plagued with demons and half-lings, greed and violence, and the warrior may also have to save the world a time or two before he and his mate can be joined (at least by a priest.)

""In my day, women were to be cherished and protected," Faelan said. "You can protect our backs while we fight alongside you and cherish us when we defeat the enemy," she said. Damnation. What had happened to the sane world he'd left behind where women minded hearth and home?"

Some storylines are good, but they still just hum along. If Awaken the Highland Warrior were set to music notes, it would be filled with crescendos and the clang of symbols would end the book.

If you love a good romance, and you enjoy a good battle, and if you do not mind a gargoyle or two, AND you do not mind being kept riveted to your seat - this book is for you. Click on the icon and buy it now. Don't pass Go, skip Jail, and get it now!