» Winner Historical category 2010 JABBIC Contest
» Winner Paranormal category 2011 Golden Quill Contest
» Finalist Paranormal category 2010 Nat'l Reader's Choice Awards
» Sold into translation for Spain and Thailand
First in a breathtaking new series, the bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod--one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity--is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess...
He is magnificently strong--and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For three hundred years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses...and darkest desires.
Cara doesn't believe the rumors about MacLeod castle--until the majestic Highland warrior appears like a fiery vision in the storm, pulling her into his powerful arms, and into his world of magic and Druids. An epic war between good and evil is brewing. And Lucan must battle his all-consuming attraction for Cara--or surrender to the flames of a reckless, impossible love that threatens to destroy them both...
5 Tombstones! "Ms. Grant has delivered the first book in another fantastic series that melds the paranormal with the historical life of the Scottish highlander in this arousing and exciting adventure. The men of MacLeod castle are a delicious combination of devoted brother, loyal highlander Lord and demonic god that ooze sex appeal and inspire some very erotic daydreams as they face their faults and accept their fate." - Hockeyvamp, Bitten By Books
5 Blue Ribbons! "Donna Grant does it again, delivering a unique storyline...DARK SWORD promises to be a highly entertaining, addictive series. It is a read I highly recommend to all." - Pamela, Romance Junkies
» Winner Paranormal category 2011 Golden Quill Contest
» Finalist Paranormal category 2010 Nat'l Reader's Choice Awards
» Sold into translation for Spain and Thailand
First in a breathtaking new series, the bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod--one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity--is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess...
He is magnificently strong--and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For three hundred years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses...and darkest desires.
Cara doesn't believe the rumors about MacLeod castle--until the majestic Highland warrior appears like a fiery vision in the storm, pulling her into his powerful arms, and into his world of magic and Druids. An epic war between good and evil is brewing. And Lucan must battle his all-consuming attraction for Cara--or surrender to the flames of a reckless, impossible love that threatens to destroy them both...
5 Tombstones! "Ms. Grant has delivered the first book in another fantastic series that melds the paranormal with the historical life of the Scottish highlander in this arousing and exciting adventure. The men of MacLeod castle are a delicious combination of devoted brother, loyal highlander Lord and demonic god that ooze sex appeal and inspire some very erotic daydreams as they face their faults and accept their fate." - Hockeyvamp, Bitten By Books
5 Blue Ribbons! "Donna Grant does it again, delivering a unique storyline...DARK SWORD promises to be a highly entertaining, addictive series. It is a read I highly recommend to all." - Pamela, Romance Junkies
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“Sensual, dark and enchanting…sure to leave readers craving more!”
—New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian
"Grant creates a vivid picture of Britain centuries after the Celts and Druids tried to expel the Romans, deftly merging magic and history. The result is a wonderfully dark, delightfully well-written tale. Readers will eagerly await the next Dark Sword book. " -Romantic Times BOOKreviews
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First in a breathtaking new series, the bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod—one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity—is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess…
A DANGEROUS MAN…
He is magnificently strong—and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For three hundred years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses…and darkest desires.
A DANGEROUS PASSION…
Cara doesn’t believe the rumors about MacLeod castle—until the majestic Highland warrior appears like a fiery vision in the storm, pulling her into his powerful arms, and into his world of magic and Druids. An epic war between good and evil is brewing. And Lucan must battle his all-consuming attraction for Cara—or surrender to the flames of a reckless, impossible love that threatens to destroy them both…
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Bestselling, award winning author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. She's the author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance--Scottish Medieval, dark fantasy, time travel, paranormal, and erotic. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Sword, features a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and three cats in Texas.
Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked on the series by Chapter Three!,
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This review is from: Dangerous Highlander: A Dark Sword Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
I recently finished Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant, the first novel in her Dark Sword series. The book was published in paperback by St. Martin's Press in 2010.I don't usually give five stars to romance novels (though I am a big fan of them), but this one earned my respect early on. By chapter three I was completely hooked on this series. The three MacLeod brothers--eldest Fallon, middle brother Lucan, and youngest Quinn--are simply irresistible. It's not just that they're gorgeous Scottish Highlanders, either. Thanks to the workings of ancient Druid magic, originally used to fend off the Romans, the three brothers share an ancient god trapped inside them. A madwoman seeks to capture them because of this, and because of their secret, their clan was slaughtered. For three hundred years, the immortal brothers lived alone in the ruins of their castle with only their vengeful god for company. When an innocent young nun-in-training, Cara, ventures near their forbidden hold, she senses there's something magical about the place, but she never expects to fall in love with one of the brothers. This book was the perfect blend of romance and sword and sorcery, with moments of action but also a great heart, great chemistry, and an unforgettable band of brothers. I took Donna Grant's Dark Sword quiz on FaceBook, and the quiz suggested "my" brother is Fallon. Okay, so Fallon does slightly resemble my husband, but so far I think I like Quinn a little better. I won't really know until I get my hands on the next book in the series, Forbidden Highlander. I plan to do that on my next trip to the bookstore.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good beginning to the Dark Sword series,
By Misuzmama (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dangerous Highlander: A Dark Sword Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
The dark and forbidding MacLeod Castle holds many secrets. It's decrepit remains lie on the cliffs against the backdrop of a dangerous sea. Barley standing, the once great holding survives as a monument to the massacre that happened there centuries ago, wiping out the entire MacLeod clan. But the ruins are not unoccupied for at night the desperate howling cries from within echo through out the land. It is believed that ghosts roam the hallowed halls, creatures so frightening that no dares to come closer. No one until one thunderous and stormy night a woman unintentionally crosses the invisible barrier and finds herself face to face with one of the secrets of MacLeod clan.Good beginning to a new series. I picked this one up due to its yummy cover (yeah so I like nice eye candy ;))and I wasn't disappointed. The book is good, reminding me very slightly of Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underwood books (one of my favorite paranormal romance series). The warriors in the Dark Sword series are possessed by gods which for many centuries were bound within them and passed down from generation to generation with no one the wiser. It was an evil drough (black magic) named Deidre who decided to unbind the gods within the warriors and control them, thus increasing her own powers. Fortunately there were some who escaped the dungeons of Diedre's mountain, the ones she now hunts. Her main target are the Macleod brothers (3). This book is about the middle brother, Lucan. He is the only one of the brothers who can control his god, bringing him out at will. When Cara trespasses onto his land he finds himself unable to deny the instant deep attraction. Even though Cara is frightened by what she sees, she is loathe to deny the attraction either. But is their relationship doomed from the beginning? I found Lucan and Cara's romance to be excellent despite the sugary overdose of the first third of the book. What lacked was a more thorough explanation of Cara's background and her mysterious vial. I felt like only the surface was scratched with that one. The biggest highlight, besides the romance, is any scenes with Deidre (oh how I love creepy villains!). I also enjoyed the Lucan's brothers and any other warriors mentioned (can anyone say bizillion sequels). My biggest disappointment was the ho-hum ending. Where was the huge fight scene that was foreshadowed to over and over again? Yep, guess that's for a sequel -again. Although the ending was anticlimatic and a little more background could have been given its still a solid romance with a potential for a great series. So if you love highlanders and/or paranormals this is one you should check out. It looks like the sequels will only get better and better. Can't wait till Lucan's brother Quinn's book. Up next in the series is head of the MacLeod clan -Fallon's book Forbidden Highlander: A Dark Sword Novel
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Needs editing.,
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I enjoyed this story; I liked the characters; and I would like to look forward to the subsequent stories in this series. Why can't I? The writing. There are way too many "that's".......whatever happened to which, when, and where? Or, how about adding "ing" to a word instead of using one more "that"? Also, the "would of's" and "could of's" drove me crazy and interrupted the flow of the story.
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