Sir Artan Murray was right when he decided that the dying old man who bid him collect his niece didn't know her at all. The furious woman facing him is neither "sweet" nor "biddable." She demands the brawny Highlander return her to the wedding party from which he took her. But Artan has no intention of allowing so spirited and bewitching a creature to endure a loveless marriage to a ruthless lord for her clan's sake. He aims to woo the lass and to show her that true love also yields unforgettable pleasure...Cecily Donaldson knows a bond forged by danger and desperation cannot endure. But Artan's touch leaves her breathless, and she knows this to be her one chance to experience true passion before an arranged marriage seals her fate. Yet once begun, passion cannot be denied...nor can a love with the promise to change everything.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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Good, but loses steam at the end - 3 1/2 stars,
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The younger of the Murray twins, Sir Artan has been training and living in Glascreag for years. The laird Angus fears that he is dying and wishes to see his niece Cecily once more before his death, so he asks Artan to bring her to the highlands. Artan is disgusted by the prospect of entering the lowlands to retrieve the woman, but relents when Angus tells him of his grand plans. Since Angus has no children, the closest male heir is Malcolm, a spineless weasel, whom no one respects. So, he offers to make Artan his heir if he marries Cecily (Angus's nearest relative). Artan is stunned and cannot believe the opportunity given to him to have his own lands (as a second son this was unlikely), but he refuses to agree to the match until he sees the woman herself.
Artan travels to Kirkfalls, arrives during Cecily's wedding celebration (a week of festivities preceding the actual wedding)and demands that Cecily accompany him back to Glascreag to see her dying Uncle. His arrival is unexpected and unwelcome especially by Celcily's scheming relatives Sir Edmund and Lady Anabel, as well as her 'chinless' fiance Sir Fergus. Soon attempts are made on his life, which he easily rebuffs. Its apparent that they want him dead and not interfering with the wedding plans. Artan discovers that Cecily is not only a beautiful lass, but one with fire and spirit and once they kiss he decides that she is to be his mate. While he is attempting to woo Cecily, he overhears her relatives and fiance and discovers the true despicable reasons for the arrainged marriage and decides its to dangerous to allow Cecily to remain in the lowlands. With no time to explain why they must leave, Artan uses Cecily's growing affection towards him to lure and kidnapp her. He tells her what he's overheard and she is furious and cannot decide whom to believe. Meanwhile, Sir Fergus is in hot pursuit. He cannot allow his betrothed and her fortune to be lost. Artan does his best to convince Cecily of the truth while trying to woo her and 'bind' her to him. Cecily must decide if she should believe all the lies (which Lady Anabel beat into her) and return to Kirkfalls and honor her betrothal or follow her heart and marry Artan (who still hasn't told her that he would benefit by becoming laird if they married) and go to Glascreag. I really liked this book up until about 3/4 of the way through. The romance was good (some definite sexual tension here) and there was plenty of action. But then after the 'attack' ( the part where the villian is killed) the story line kind of diminishes and gets boring. I was surprised that the climax was not at the end. Howell has several possible villians in this book, but only took the opportunity to have one of them be involved in a confrontation. The others fate was just explained away in a couple of sentences. This left with the rest of the book focusing on Artan's and Cecily's relationship. While I'm all for romance (actually, the more the better!), this wasn't romantic at all. Cecily's actions change and this leaves everyone in Glascreag scratching their heads and getting more and more annoyed with her. In a nutshell, it a good book and a must for those following the Highlander series, but not Howell's best. My favorite of hers is still Highland Warrior. I also recommend in this genre: Julie Garwood (The Bride, The Secret & *Ransom -one of my top ten) Lynsay Sands (Bliss, The Key & Sweet Revenge) Kinnley MacGregor (Master of Desire and *Born in Sin -one of my top ten) Paula Quinn (Lord of Temptation, Lord of Desire and Lord of Seduction)
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Angus MacReith is ailing and he needs an heir to take over as laird of Glascreag when he dies. Angus asks Sir Artan Murray to bring back his niece Cecily. Angus thinks Artan should marry Cecily and become laird one day. Artan is very skeptical about Angus' plans. Although the thought of being laird of the land he loves is more than tempting, Artan wants a marriage of love and passion, and Cecily is stranger to him.
Cecily Donaldson is about to marry Sir Fergus Ogilvey. Cecily loathes Fergus but her aunt Anabel and Uncle Edmund demand she marry him. When Artan sees Cecily he is pleased by her looks and angered by the way she is treated. He also senses that her family and Fergus are up to no good. When Artan decides to take matters into his own hands, Cecily has to choose between the family who has raised her, and the man she is growing to love. Highland Barbarian is a romantic and exciting story with fiendish villains and courageous heroes. Artan is brave, strong and handsome and Cecily is delightful; she's strong and yet vulnerable too. They are very well suited. Hannah Howell uses the Scots charming accents and the romantic setting of the highlands, along with a thrilling storyline and wonderful characters to create a lovely historical romance with Highland Barbarian. Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Artan Murray finds love in the south of Scotland,
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Sir Artan Murray is persuaded to go south and find Cecily Donaldson, the niece of a dying friend and relative. She is about to be married to a Sir Fergus by relatives who want her fortune for themselves. Sir Artan discovers they plot against her, escapes their castle and takes Cecily back to the Highlands. Sir Fergus follows them, trying to get Cecily back. During the trip, Sir Artan and Cecily fall in love and are handfasted. Sir Fergus follows them and tries to get to Cecily. They reach the safety of Glascraeg and her uncle Angus, but Sir Fergus enlists a neighboring clan, to attack Glascraeg and get Cecily. Artan is badly injured and Cecily promises "to be a good obedient wife" if he gets to live. Artan recovers and instead of peace they get to sort out their feelings, promises, and ideas of marriage in order to have a future. Another great Hannah Howell book.
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