Embrace the Highland Warrior [Mass Market Paperback]

Anita Clenney (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 1, 2011

Praise for Awaken the Highland Warrior:

"Full of twisty subplots and sexy, romantic fun." — Publishers Weekly

They were driven apart by a timeless secret...

Cody MacBain let the woman of his destiny slip away. A member of an ancient clan of Scottish warriors, he grew up beside Shay Logan as her secret protector, but his heart compelled him to become more. Until Shay's true identity was revealed, and the fated pair's chance was gone...

But danger will drive them back into each other's arms...

Shay fell for the boy next door, suspecting nothing of the ancient secrets he guarded. After a stinging betrayal, she's determined to banish the memories of her first love forever. But the past can't let go, and the boy she once loved has returned to her a warrior determined to protect her from the unspeakable evil fate has planned...

"Hard to resist...Clenney seamlessly weaves together Scottish warriors, demons, vampires, time travel, and two strong main characters...to form an intriguing story." — RT Book Reviews

"An alternative modern world peopled with interesting, exiting, and compelling characters." — Booklist

"One of the best books I have read in a while...All I can say is... I want more." — Night Owl Romance Reviewer Top Pick, 5 stars

Editorial Reviews

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"Fast and provocative... Excitement rolls off the pages, and the fight between good and evil is intense..." - The Long and Short of It Reviews

"Clenney has blended paranormal, romance, and highlanders into an exciting, and hopefully long-running series. " - Book Savvy Babe

"An amazing roller coaster of an adventure! Not to mention one heck of a romance... I was swept away... " - Fresh Ficiton

"A fantastic novel full of conflict and hope, and laughter and love. " - That's What I'm Talking About

"Strong, sexy men in kilts. What's not to love!" - Book Obsessed

"Clenney makes her characters seem so real... This book is a keeper." - Night Owl Reviews

"Awesome, intriguing and just plain great. " - BookLoons.com

"Fantastic writing and a spectacular series premise, Anita Clenney's Connor Clan is a must-read! " - Reading Between the Lines

"Clenney uses humor, spirited dialogue and some very sexy paranormal characters to heat up this book and take readers on an adventure they won't soon forget. " - Debbie's Book Bag

"The storyline is captivating and mysterious enough to keep readers hanging on every word and anxious to turn the next page." - Romance Fiction on Suite101.com

"Clenney creates a very intriguing world filled with characters to root for. " - Book Lover and Procrastinator

"Full of action and adventure at every turn." - Eva's Sanctuary

"This book jumps into action and doesn't slow down till the last pages." - Book Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf

"Clenney had me hooked from the first few pages... Suspense and paranormal intrigue wrapped up in a contemporary highlander novel." - The Australian Bookshelf

"A fantastic combination of romance, sexy Highland warriors, and the paranormal. " - Star-Crossed Romance

"This book jumps into action and doesn't slow down till the last pages." - Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf

"A perfect combination of paranormal romance, historical romance and highlander romance." - Books Like Breathing

From the Author

This is the second book in the Connor Clan series. It's the story of Cody McBain and Shay Logan, childhood friends who were separated by danger and secrets. It was so much fun to write because I got to bring back all the characters I had grown so fond of and also add in new characters. As in the first book, this has love, mystery, adventure, suspense, and humor. Here's a bit about the story in my words. 

Cody McBain and his family spent years protecting the identity of a powerful female warrior who was targeted by an ancient demon, keeping the secret from even her. When she found out her entire life had been a lie, she abandoned Cody and her clan. Now, vampires and demons have discovered she's alive and are in a race to find her and the clan's sacred Book of Battles. Cody will have to break all the rules to save the woman who shattered his heart. 

Hoping to bury the past or at least exorcise her ghosts, Shay returns to her old homeplace, but her homecoming isn't what she expected. Face to face with the only man she's ever loved, she discovers that betrayal isn't always what it seems. Sometimes it's far worse.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Original edition (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402251262
• ISBN-13: 978-1402251269
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Anita Clenney grew up an avid reader, devouring Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books before moving on to 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. Now she spends her days writing mysteries and paranormal romantic suspense about powerful relics, secret warriors, ancient evil and destined love. Anita lives in suburban Virginia, outside Washington DC, with her husband and two kids. You can learn more about her writing at www.anitaclenney.com. Also find her on Facebook and Twitter.

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#54 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#64 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic

#68 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy

#68 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#54 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#64 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but an excellent paranormal romance read November 14, 2011

By Heather Davis TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I was very excited to read Embrace the Highland Warrior, the cover is hot, the title sounds romantic, and I always love warriors. Historical romance readers, do not be confused, this book is contemporary paranormal romance, not historical. With that said, I really liked Embrace the Highland Warrior, I have found a new series and author to follow. The Connor Clan is a clan of warriors who are tasked with fighting and killing demons. Our heroine is Shay. After a scary break-in Shay travels from her home in Scotland to visit the home she left as a teenager after finding out her family was not really her family. Shay is reunited with her childhood sweetheart and lover, Cody. Shay left on bad terms and it takes Cody and Shay most of the story to work through problems and uncover truths. As it becomes clear that Shay is being targeted by supernatural beings, Cody and his clan step in to protect Shay. Shay has to confront her past and the truth of her identity, she has to sort through lies and half-truths, and she has to learn quickly to keep herself and Cody safe.

The recurring theme of Embrace the Highland Warrior is secrets. Everyone has secrets, Cody has secrets, Shay has secrets, Shay's aunt has secrets, even the demons have secrets. The result is chaos and arguing and an increasingly complex and fascinating story. This is no simple world in Embrace the Highland Warrior, it is a world filled with supernatural creatures such as demons, vampires, and the warriors with super-human abilities. There's even a touch of time travel. Even though the story is complex, and I did not read the first book of the series, I was able to understand the world pretty quickly. One thing is sure, I was never bored. I actually read through the book pretty quick, I was very curious to uncover all the secrets and to read the characters reactions once secrets were revealed.

Shay is a good heroine, she never knew exactly why her friends and family lied to her, but she felt very betrayed by those she loved. When the truth started to come out, she handled everything pretty well. Sometimes when heroines are introduced to the paranormal world, they flip out and get mean or catty, but Shay kept a pretty level head. There's not much to not like about Cody either. He did hold onto his secrets pretty tightly, but he was typically male and clueless as to why Shay would hold back from him. There is not instant love here, Cody and Shay's relationship develops in a realistic manner, and I understood both characters.

Embrace the Highland Warrior will take readers on a thrilling adventure with plenty of action, jealousy, demons, and warriors. Anita Clenney has blended paranormal, romance, and highlanders into an exciting, and hopefully long-running series. In Embrace the Highland Warrior, future story lines are put in place as characters appear more throughout the book, and I am very much looking forward to reading the next installment in the series.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Those Scots save the world again! November 2, 2011

By LuLu

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Don't you just love those books that when you reach a certain point the action keeps building and you CAN'T put it down until you finish it? This book was like that. It's full of wonderful Scottish warriors and damsels in distress, fighting vampires and demons, and it has mysteries and clues woven in. I love the blend of past and present. My daughter, who's studying novels and writing, tells me that when you write it has to be believable even if it's fantasy. I can picture these characters in flesh and blood even though it would be strange to have a family of brawny Scots living next to you. Strange, but AWESOME! The way Anita Clenney writes about them, it's totally believable. This series is great! I could do with a little less sex, but then I guess they are Scottish warriors and they can't help it. Anyway, I can't wait for the next volume to be published!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Scottish Warriors..you can't go wrong January 14, 2012

By Heather Robbins

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Review: 5x5
Scottish Warriors ... in kilts need I say more? Yes well, This is a great book. It has action, warriors in kilts*oh wait covered that already*, steamy couples, strong love, and yeah warriors in kilts!! This second book in The Conner Clan really turned me onto the series and yes I must now backtrack and read the first in the series. You can really not go wrong with this read. The writing is spectacular and the story line is really intriguing.