Wild Highland Magic [Mass Market Paperback]

Kendra Leigh Castle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009

She's a Scottish Highlands werewolf, but no one's ever shown her how to use her powers…

Growing up in America with a father who hates his own nature, Catrionna MacInnes has always tried desperately to control her powers and pretend to be normal. Now her father has brought her and her sisters to Scotland to reunite with the pack they fled years ago…

He's a wizard prince with a devastating secret…

Bastian an Morgaine has found sanctuary among the MacInnes werewolf clan but no relief from the soul-searing curse that haunts him. The minute Cat lays eyes on Bastian, she knows she's met her destiny. In their first encounter, she unwittingly binds him to her for life, and now they're both targets for the evil enemies that are out to destroy their very souls…

PRAISE FOR CALL OF THE HIGHLAND MOON:

"Sweeping readers along from upstate New York to the Scottish Highlands, Call of the Highland Moon tells a werewolf tale with a mysterious origin. Ms. Castle develops likeable characters, adds danger-filled mystery to a steamy romance, and keeps reader's interest to the revealing end."
darquereviews.blogspot.com

"A great pick for readers who like their supernatural romances funny, seductive, and light on gore." wordcandybooks.blogspot.com

"Nice and steamy. Props for good writing and an interesting world."
kristiej.blogspot.com

PRAISE FOR KENDRA LEIGH CASTLE:

"Castle's world-building is superb and leaves readers wanting more."
Romantic Times

"Fans of straight up romance looking for a little extra something will be bitten."
PublishersWeekly

"The Scottish Highlands have never been so sexy!"
Wild on Books.com

"The intrigue, the romance, and the good versus evil fight contained herein creates a masterpiece like no other… This is one Scottish werewolf I'd take home to Mom."
Romance Junkies

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Editorial Reviews

Review

With a strong, compelling plotline, engaging dialogue, an intriguing cast of characters and toe-curling sexual tension, WILD HIGHLAND MAGIC is a joy to read from start to finish. (Cheryl McInnis Romance Junkies 20090427)

[A]n enjoyable and highly entertaining tale. (Devon Paige The Romantic Times 20090428)

Wild Highland Magic is another standout paranormal romance by Kendra Leigh Castle, an author who's put her own fresh and entertaining perspective on werewolf lore. (Martina Bexte Book Loons 20090429)

totally sucked me into the world the author created and drew to me nearly every character in the story. (Debbie Suzuki Debbie's World 20090429)

Wild Highland Magic will capture the reader's attention with the strength of the characters, keep them engaged through the paranormal action, and leave them wanting another visit to this intriguing world. (Kimberly Swan Darque Reviews 20090430)

WILD HIGHLAND MAGIC is an epic treat for paranormal romance lovers! (Kerensa Wilson Crave More Romance 20090430)

The world as Castle has created it works very well. (Jessica West The Curious Reader 20090430)

this series just captivated me. (Jackie Morgan Literary Escapism 20090504)

I loved the plot conflict Kendra came up with for Bastien - that was just pure genius. (Lynda K. Scott Star-Crossed Romance 20090505)

You will find yourself caring about each of the characters and what happens to them. This story will hold your attention and the ending is very delightful. (Robin Night Owl Romance 20090506)

Wild Highland Magic is sexy, exciting, and romantic and will leave you breathless and wanting more. (Lori Bitten By Books 20090512)

The characters were so human, the emotions so strong, that this is who I would expect to run into in the Scottish Highlands! (Kristi Herbrand Books and Needlepoint 20090514)

unique, humorous, hot, tension-filled and oh-so well written. (Poppy The Long and Short of It )

Kendra Leigh Castle writes a adventurous, romantic story about two people who find each other under unusual circumstances. This story is both touching and funny. (Lakisha A Romance Review )

I recommend this one for anyone who wants to let go of the typical romance and go for a ride on the other side where demons and love at first sight mixes into an uncommonly great story. (Marie Burton The Burton Review )

Kendra Leigh Castle has created a remarkable, fascinating and enjoyable story that any reader will gain a sense of satisfaction from reading. (Amy Ramsey Ramsey's Book Reviews )

About the Author

Kendra Leigh Castle is the author of Call of the Highland Moon and Dark Highland Fire. She has been a lifelong reader of romance fiction and debuted with her own first novel in 2008. Kendra lives with her Navy fighter pilot husband and their three children.

(20090420)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402218567
• ISBN-13: 978-1402218569
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kendra Leigh Castle is an author of dark paranormal romance who loves both brooding heroes and wicked wit. A Northern New York native, she now lives in Southern Maryland with her husband, three children, and a menagerie of pets. Find her online at www.kendraleighcastle.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Highland Magic by Kendra Leigh Castle, May 17, 2009

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jjmachshev "jj" (Grovetown, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wild Highland Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

Oh my. I had a hard time finding "Wild Highland Magic" in the bookstore; but I refused to miss out, and ordered a copy of Kendra Leigh Castle's latest instead. I'm so, so glad I did. This one was just as good as the other two I've read by her and that makes this author a firm plant onto my 'must read' list.

Catrionna and her sisters are so excited to finally be headed to the Scottish homeland of their relatives. But better than the chance to see long-estranged family is the chance to be accepted for what they are...werewolves. Is it too much to hope that maybe they can find a hunky werewolf they're NOT related to?

Bastian is cursed...a real curse. He's the last of his bloodline-the rest were all driven mad by a daemon curse and now it's come for him. After years of searching, he's down to his last hope. His only chance is: the blood of a dragon, freely given. Isn't just his luck that the only dragon he knows is his sister's half-brother? Oh, and he's in hell? And better yet, he was sent there after trying to force his half-sister to be his mate? I guess it could be worse...like maybe Bastian could rescue him...only to find himself hiding out in the midst of a werewolf reunion...where he meets his future mate!

This is a series with drama, humor, suspense, magic, werewolves, vampires, dragons, daemons, hot love, hotter sex, sacrifice, redemption...I could go on and on. It's a darn good plot, set in an interesting world (worlds, really), that kept me turning pages like a whirlwind.

You could read "Wild Highland Magic" as a standalone and still be intrigued. But why not go for the gusto and read all three. They have a spot on my keeper shelf and I can only hope there's more to come from Kendra Leigh Castle set in these wonderful worlds.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sorcery and Primal Passion, May 16, 2009

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Burton Book Review "Marie" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild Highland Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

Wild Highland Magic" is actually the third book by Kendra Leigh Castle along these same lines of sexy shifters of werewolves and sorceresses. I see your raised eyebrows. Keep reading. I myself do not typically (have not ever) read paranormal romances. But I have broadened my horizons and I am glad I did. Featuring your predictable love story it is told with a unique setting and circumstances, obviously unlike anything I've ever read before. Instead of getting turned off by the fantasy worlds I was quite absorbed. First off let me explain that there is no gore, bloody stuff which some may think of when they hear of 'paranormal'. There is nothing here to be afraid of.

This novel is focused on the romance that immediately occurs between Catriona, a woman who has the ability to shape into a werewolf, and Bastian, who is a sexy mysterious powerful mix of man and magician. He can jump worlds. (I just wanted to see myself write that phrase with all seriousness.) Oh and he can make water move. But Sexy Bastian is lugging around the Family Curse, aka a vicious shadow who swears to eat him up and whoever loves him as it has done to generations before him. Catriona's family of werewolves get involved in trying to save Bastian and Catriona from dragons and evil shadows with a fight to the death. Their attraction is extreme and that's where some of the 'bodice-ripper' stereotypical scenes come in, and it gets hot and heavy a few times. Mini sub-plots occur with Cat's family members with love affairs and secrets, and the actual magic itself which were all entertaining. The main characters are appealing and the dialogue is modern and witty. I enjoyed the paranormal factors more then I expected I would, some of the magic described was wonderful to imagine. One drawback is the non-development of the character of Cat's father. I kept expecting more to be said about him with insight into his secrets and personal life. And although this is set in Scotland, there isn't a lot of "Scottish" characterizations except for kilts at a gathering... and then the other settings are indeed out of this world.

After getting halfway through the book is when I realized that were two books before that focused on some of the same characters, but knowing that did not detract from the current plot. I will just have to go hunting for those other two. On Kendra's site there is a summary of the books and how they relate to one another. This is a great summer read, this came out May 1 in paperback for a great price, so you really can't go wrong. I know some readers will balk at the phrase paranormal romance, as I have done myself, but I recommend this one for anyone who wants to let go of the typical romance and go for a ride on the other side where demons and love at first sight mixes into an uncommonly great story. I definitely believe that Paranormal Romance Readers will love it. Overall a good ride, and I enjoyed it.

Kendra Castle's books: 'Call of The Highland Moon' released 5/2008, and 'Dark Highland Fire' released 10/2008, and the new one releases May 1st available here on Amazon

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fast-paced romantic fantasy, May 3, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wild Highland Magic (Mass Market Paperback)

The Athins were once a powerful clan ruling the Northern Plains. They fell into ruin when Cadmus ruler of the Daemons of the Blighted kingdom visited their High Mage to unite their tribes. To anchor an agreement, Cadmus demanded the High Mage give him his sister, but the Athins' leader refused. Cadmus placed a curse on the Ice Mage males. They are a dying group down to their last male wizard Bastian an Morgaine, who hides away amongst the MacInees shapeshifting pack in Scotland.

Twenty-five years ago a dispute between brothers led to one taking his family across the ocean. Now he wants to reconcile so his daughter Catrionna MacInnes can learn to be a werewolf amidst family. When Cat and Bastion see one another for the first time they are attracted to each other. She recognizes hs as her lifemate; he fears his feelings for her as he believes Cadmus' curse will activate as it did leading to his dad's lament of regretting love and eventually his death.

This is a fast-paced romantic fantasy that sub-genre fans will appreciate. Although a cast of zillions with several major subplots like the feuding brothers add complexity to the tale, the story line belongs to the Cat and Bastian who will have readers humming the Flack version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. WILD HIGHLAND MAGIC is a tremendous romantic fantasy that will send new fans seeking Kendra Leigh Castle's previous Highland stories (see CALL OF THE HIGHLAND MOON and DARK HIGHLAND FIRE; neither read by me).

Harriet Klausner