Highland Conqueror (Zebra Historical Romance) [Paperback]

Hannah Howell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Historical Romance | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Lady Jolene Gerard is running out of time - each moment she remains within the walls of Drumwich Castle she is in jeopardy. Her only chance lies with a prisoner chained to the dungeon walls, a Scotsman who, in return for freedom, helps Jolene and her young nephew escape her cousin's deadly snare. Pursued by murderous villains, Jolene is prepared for to fight for her life. But in the arms of rugged Sigimor Cameron, she soon surrenders her heart...He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owned a blood debt, but not the man's lovely sister. Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit. And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride. But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only by sealed by the kiss of true love...

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Arriving too late to save Lord Peter Gerard, Highlander Sigimor Cameron decides the best way he can now repay the debt he owes the Englishman is by rescuing Peter's sister and his young son, Reynard. Of course, Lady Jolene Gerard just happens to be holding the keys to the dungeon in which Sigimor and five of his clansmen sit awaiting execution. In exchange for helping her and Reynard escape the murderous Harold, who poisoned Peter and is trying to gain control of Peter's land and heir, Jolene agrees to release Sigimor and his men. The group sets off for Sigimor's estate in Scotland, but once Sigimor discovers that Harold is hot on their trail, he must convince Jolene that the only way he can protect her is if she marries him. Readers who like their heroes bold and brash, their heroines resourceful and clever, and their romances filled with danger and adventure will find much to enjoy in Howell's latest Highland historical romance. John Charles
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Review

"The pages fly as you become caught up in Howell's latest exciting adventure. There are escapades and sizzling love scenes to keep every reader satisfied and yearning for Howell's next Highland adventure."

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; First edition (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821777572
• ISBN-13: 978-0821777572
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,286,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Scottish Historical Romance, January 8, 2007

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msbooklady "msbooklady" (Biloxi, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Highland Conqueror (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Hannah Howell brings us the story of Sigimor Cameron, a Highland Laird, who goes to England to aid a man, Peter, who saved his life years ago. He arrives to find himself captured by Peter's evil cousin, Harold. Harold has killed Peter and plans to hang Sigimor and his clansmen until Peter's sister, Jolene sets them free. In exchange, she asks Sigimor to help her and Peter's son, Reynard, escape Harold. Harold seeks to marry Jolene against her will and to kill Reynard so he may inherit Peter's title. Sigimor and his clansmen flee with the pair but are pursued by Harold and his hired men. Sigimor, a 6'4" warrior, finds himself very attracted to Jolene, even though she isn't his type, she is petite, dark haired and English. He prefers buxom blondes or so he thought. Jolene, 23 years old, is still a maid because her brother gave her the freedom to pick her husband. Nobody has stirred her passion until she meet this huge redheaded Scotsman. In order to protect Jolene in the case she is captured Sigimor proposes marriage. Jolene agrees knowing she can always seek an annulment if she wants. When it comes to a head, she must decide whether to stay with her husband or to keep the promise to her brother to watch over his son. When her other kinsmen show up to help, she must make her decision.

I loved the humor of this book, the reaction everytime a Scotsman finds out she is English is hilarious. Jolene's reaction is even funnier. The characters have such chemistry that it just keeps the story hot. Great story I highly recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sigmor Cameron finds a wife, January 26, 2007

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Anne Swatfigure (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Highland Conqueror (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Sigimor Cameron goes south into England to help save the life of a man who saved his. He arrives at Drumwich Castle to find his friend Peter has been murdered. Peter's sister Jolene and his son go into hiding in the bowels of the castle. Sigimor and his men agree to get the three year old heir and his aunt out of the castle and to safety in Scotland. They are pursued by Harold who wants Jolene and the little boy so he can keep the castle and fortune that belonged to Peter. There are several altercations between Harold and Sigimor, Jolene is captured at one point. Sigimor gets her back and talks her into marrying him to keep Harold from getting her. They fall in love, but continue to fight Harold's attempts to get Jolene and the little boy. Jolene and Sigimor are a great couple because they are so different and but "fit" perfectly. Hannah Howell's books always have unlikely couples who meet and stay together through one travail after another. She's done another great medieval romance, and kept the stories of the Cameron clan going. If you like Hannah Howell and want to know more about the Camerons, get this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cute romance, May 19, 2006

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This review is from: Highland Conqueror (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Maybe because I haven't read the author's previous books, I find the negative reviews puzzling. No, the hero is not a very complex man but I thought his character was appropriately portrayed. He isn't a man of court but a laird in the often violent Scotland of the 15th century. He was appropriately honest, straightforward, and a bit rough on the edge. I thought the romance between the hero and heroine was cute. One could feel the growing love between them, and even though the villains were dispatched rather easily, sometimes it's refreshing to read a romance without contrived twists and turns designed solely to put the title couple through hell and back. A light enjoyable romance.