Highland Knight (Zebra Historical Romance) [Paperback]

Hannah Howell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Historical Romance | Publication Date: June 1, 2001

"Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell."
--Publishers Weekly

New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Howell

When Cameron MacAlpin learns the identity of the golden beauty tossed before him as a debt payment, he can't believe his fortune! For cat-eyed Avery Murray is the perfect weapon to use against Payton Murray - Avery's brother - who dishonored Cameron's own sister. Yet his plan to deliver the same insult and avenge his clan is thwarted by spirited Avery herself, who tempts him to forget everything but the passion coursing through his blood. Still, a knight of the Highlands owes his allegiance to his clan before all else - even his heart. Avery is outraged at her captor's accusations against her brother. Though he makes no secret he intends to use her to avenge his sister's lost honour, he adds to her fury by vowing to take her by seduction not force. Worse, she knows deep inside that this virile knight stirs her as no other man ever has. Courageously, passionately, she gives him freely what he vows to take - her body and her heart, knowing that she can lose all on the chance of everlasting love.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The spirited women of the vibrant Murray clan again stride across the pages in the second installment (following Highland Vow) of Howell's 15th-century Highland trilogy. Lady Avery Murray, a tiny bundle of wiry strength, wicked wit and unquenchable spirit, is mortified when she and her young cousin Gillyanne are captured in a raid and given to Cameron MacAlpin as payment for a lost wager. Cameron's dismay at receiving the two skinny females changes dramatically when he learns that they are of the Murray clan and that Payton Murray, the man who allegedly raped Cameron's sister, is Avery's brother. To avenge the injustice he believes the Murrays have inflicted upon his clan, Cameron intends to force Payton to marry his sister by seducing and dishonoring Avery. The poor man is no match for the spirited Murray women, however, and Cameron soon realizes that he has lost his heart to Avery and that his sister may not have been telling the truth about her encounter with Payton. Lengthy pages of passion are balanced by the hero and heroine's lively banter and Avery's repeated attempts to escape. Fans of Howell's Scottish series and readers yearning for a feisty romance will enjoy this sweetly savage, light historical. (June)Forecast: Howell's Highland series has earned her a stalwart following, and this latest installment should sell well despite its generic cover.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; June edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821768174
• ISBN-13: 978-0821768174
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and audacious -- Highly recommended, June 30, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Highland Knight (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

In 1458, tempers run high as honor is questioned and debts are paid. Sir Bearnard DeVaux takes cat-eyed Avery Murray and her young cousin Gilliananne during a raid on her family, turning them over to Sir Cameron MacAlpin in repayment of gambling debt. Quite a boon, considering the fact that Cameron holds Avery's brother responsible for his sister's rape. Her capture seems the perfect opportunity to make not just her brother pay for his sister's honor, but her whole family.

Cameron has remained celibate for three years following betrayal by women intent upon deception. He does not appreciate Avery's ability to stir desires that he's held tightly controlled. As the fiery and spirited Avery promises mayhem and murder for capture, the passion between she and Cameron builds with every page, escalating into a sensual tease interspersed with forays into danger. Having retreated from the game of love, Cameron is surprised to discover a woman who, rather than filled with faithlessness and betrayal, proves her loyalty when she saves the lives of his men. As his carefully guarded heart falls to the beautiful highland lass, spirits run high and passion reigns.

Rich in historical detail with headstrong characters, this fast-paced romance will delight fans of Hannah Howell's highland series. The light humor and verbal sparring between the hero and heroine keeps the reader amused as these delightful characters find their way to love. Indeed, the cat-eyed Avery with her audacity and family loyalty adds a sassy element to this highland tale, making HIGHLAND KNIGHT highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with Howell, June 7, 2001

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"myjourneysend" (Salem, WI United States) - See all my reviews

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

I have enjoyed all of Hannah Howell's Highland Books. Highland Knight takes you on a journey not only through France and Scotland, but through the lifes of wonderful characters. The complexity of the two main characters, Avery and Cameron, gives a realness to the story that makes the pages keep turning. Avery has been given to Cameron to repay a debt. What is a man to do with a beautiful beguiling woman? Set out to seduce her of course. But Avery is not about to just let a man take her chastity. She turns the tables and seduces him. And in the gamble hopes to find the love of a lifetime.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highland Knight by Hannah Howell, September 5, 2001

By A Customer

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

I loved this book. The heroine has heart. She's bold, honest and even though she is small, she has her wits. The hero admires and is even a little astonished at her abilities. I enjoy a book that doesn't make all women out to be some tissue snivelling weaklings. I read it 3 times, and laughed each time.