Highland Captive [Paperback]

Hannah Howell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

The windswept of Scottish Highlands hold great beauty, but also great danger. So when Aimil Mengue is abducted by a feuding clan, she is right to fear for her life - and her virtue. For Aimil's keeper is the infamous warrior Parlan MacGuin. Aimil sets out to hate him, but Parlan is more honourable - and infinitely more alluring - than expected. Though betrothed to another, Aimil cannot deny her startling desire for the man who holds her captive...Parlan MacGuin knows well his reputation as a fierce warrior, he uses it to claim land and lovers. But beautiful Aimil is a different type of conquest. Now Parlan feels an unfamiliar longing for the woman he keeps at ransom as their forbidden passion threatens to spark an unstoppable blood feud - or forever fill their hearts...

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821780034
• ISBN-13: 978-0821780039
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read, December 21, 2009

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lisa - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Highland Captive (Paperback)

I was really surprised by this book as it didn't take the normal path of so many other romance books.There is actually character,hardship,and after marriage relationships to be enjoyed. Even more surprising is the male lead specifically knows what characteristics and qualities he admires and loves in the woman. There isn't Hot sex now we are in "love". No this is a rare find and worth the read. The author works the relationship with both characters, and no worries the romance is plenty Hot!
The discription of the book does not do it justice and there are MANY ups and downs to be had. The villian is truely evil and he comes back again and again.
First our fair lady is captured. Then she is to marry another who happens to be a Sadistic SICKO, her father seemingly has turned from her as if he doesn't care, and if that's not enough... her captor wants her horse!!! I promise I doesn't end there, that's just the begining. This is a good read and I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highland Captive, January 26, 2009

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This review is from: Highland Captive (Paperback)

After Aimil Mengue and her brother Leith were captured by Artair MacGuin and thrown in a dungeon, Aimil thought the worst had happened to them. She was wrong. Artair's brother, Parlan MacGuin is the laird of Dubhglenn. When he discovers Aimil and Leith he is furious. Although Aimil and Leith remain captives, Parlan treats them much better. Intrigued by Aimil and her magnificent horse Elfking, Parlan decides to keep them for a while. While Parlan enjoys the company of his captive, another man stews in his hatred for having lost his future bride. Aimil is betrothed to Rory Fergueson and he will stop at nothing to take back what belongs to him.

Highland Captive is a re- release of Hannah Howell's Elfking's Lady. Highland Captive is a traditional Scottish romance where kidnappings are the norm and falling for ones sexy captor seems inevitable. Parlan is a rogue in every sense and Aimil is very innocent yet full of fire. Their story takes many turns often leading them to similar fates. The one constant in Highland Captive is the Parlan and Aimil's intense attraction and desire for each other. Although they often fight for their love, and their lives, the chemistry between them remains strong. Highland Captive is a story filled with passion, feeling, and tradition.

Please note: Highland Captive was previously re-released under the title of ElfKing's King.

Nannette
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Hannah Howell, November 24, 2008

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MyraK "DreamReaderandHopefulWriter" (In My Reading Chair in Salem, UT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Highland Captive (Paperback)

It has been awhile since I read this book, as it is indeed a reprint ( and renaming) of "Elfking's Lady." It is a bit slow in the first few pages, but once Aimil is abducted, the pace picks up. Aimil has been betrothed to Rory Fergueson since she was in the cradle. The problem is that she dislikes him, and has heard very bad things about him. So has her brother Leith. But her father is determined on the wedding, no matter what. For some reason, Aimil's father has pretty much turned his back on Aimil completely. When Aimil started to mature physically, she began to look more and more like her deceased mother, and her father became more and more withdrawn and cold toward Aimil.

Enter the MacGuin's. Parlan is the head of the family, and has a younger, much more rash brother, Artair. He captures Aimil and Leith, and nearly succeeds in killing both, especially Leith. Parlan is furious! The only saving grace is that Aimil's prize horse, Elfking, is also captured. Parlan is thrilled to have such a fine horse to add to his stable. The only drawback is that Aimil appears to be the only one that can control Elfking, nor will she willingly walk away from her beloved horse!

As the story develops, of course the relationship also does between Aimil and Parlan, brought together through Elfking. Artair isn't quite done messing things up, but he isn't the bad guy here, just the stupid one! When we get to know Rory Fergueson, skin truly crawls! He is so twisted and evil, and so determined to have his way, you keep wondering if he will indeed succeed in at least some of his goals.

There are some good plot twists that I didn't see coming in this one. If Ms. Howell and/or the publisher haven't cut the book from the original, it is a good, strong story of love overcoming many obstacles, and surviving many hardships and tragedies. Both Aimil and Parlan come into the story as strong characters, who have already survived many hard things. They are drawn to each other because of their love for Elfking, and horses, but also because of their similar values and beliefs. They compliment each other nicely.

If you are a Hannah Howell fan, you will love this book. If you are like me, and your copy of "Elfking's Lady is a bit tattered and torn, you will rejoice in the opportunity to get a nice new shiny one! If you are a first time Hannah Howell reader, I might recommend some of her others, depending on your individual tastes, but this is still a good, solid example of her writing, especially of her early books. So take a chance if you love good romance, don't mind a lot of written Scottish brogue, and love to sigh happily at the end of a book!