The Laird of Stonehaven [Mass Market Paperback]

Connie Mason (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

A New York Times Bestselling Author

He appeared nightly in her dreams -- magnificently, blatantly naked. A man whose body was sheer perfection, whose face was hardened by desire, whose voice made it plain he would have her and no other. Blair MacArthur was a Faery Woman, and healing was her life. But legend foretold she would lose her powers if she gave her heart to the wrong man. So the last thing she wanted was an arranged marriage. Especially to the Highland laird who already haunted her midnight hours with images too tempting for any woman to resist.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843952326
• ISBN-13: 978-0843952322
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Authors, A-Z > ( M ) > Mason, Connie

More About the Author

Connie Mason has dozens of historical romances in print, is frequently on bestseller lists, and gets wonderful reviews. She lives in Clermont, Florida.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!!!!, October 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Laird of Stonehaven (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoy the way Connie Mason writes her leading ladies. This book was another example of why. Rather than another helpless little waif, Blair is written as a strong and powerful woman. She is a faery woman, with the powers of healing and foresight. A nice mystical twist that makes the story unique. Blair must fight against people who try to take her life, claiming her to be a witch.
The hero is so hot! Brave, honorable, strong, everything you want in a man. You'll get good laughs out his imagined idea of what Blair must look like, before he met her face to face. Having heard the rumors that Blair is a witch, Graeme's mind brings up images that will crack you up.
Terrific love scenes! The relationship between the two main characters is believable and passionate.
This story never once slows down. Exciting battles and triumphs.
This was my first Connie Mason book. I can't wait for more!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HISTORICAL ROMANCE AT IT'S BEST, February 18, 2004

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ANN JONES (ST. LOUIS, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Laird of Stonehaven (Mass Market Paperback)

I LOVE TO READ!..SUSPENSE, THRILLERS, MURDER MYSTERIES, MILITARY ESPIONAGE, AND ROMANCE!!! WHEN I WANT TO READ A ROMANCE, CONNIE MASON NEVER FAILS ME. I LOVED THIS STORY, WITH IT'S RICH HISTORIC BACKDROP, WITH THE EMOTIONS OF TWO PEOPLE TRYING TO PROTECT EACH OTHER BY KEEPING SECRETS. THIS IS THE STUFF OF ROMANCE. THE SEX IS HOT, THE PLOT IS ENTICING (WITH A TOUCH OF MYSTICAL), AND THE CHARACTERS COME TO LIFE. CONNIE MASON HAS A WAY OF PULLING YOU INTO A BOOK; WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF CLOTHING, CUSTOMS, AND THE MIND SET OF THE TIME PERIOD. I FEEL AS THOUGH I AM THERE. I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING.
BUT OHHH, DO NOT FORGET THE LOVE STORY. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN, EACH PAGE HAD ME WANTING TO KNOW MORE. I FOUND MYSELF WORRYING ABOUT HOW THINGS COULD POSSIBLY WORK OUT, BUT THEY DID.
AN EXCELLENT ROMANCE, SPELLBINDING TO THE END, LIKE ALL CONNIE MASON READS!! I KNOW THIS IS A GOOD BOOK BECAUSE I WAS A LITTLE SAD WHEN I FINISHED IT, I DIDN'T WANT TO LET IT GO.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars engaging Scottish historical romance, September 18, 2003

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Laird of Stonehaven (Mass Market Paperback)

The legend predicted that the MacArthur clan would be blessed and cursed by the birth of a Faery Woman with healing powers. The lass would be tested by the elements and if she survived, would truly be blessed. However, if she should fall in unrequited love, she would lose her abilities.

Her dying father believes Blair MacArthur is the legendary Faery Woman, but he worries for her safety from her hateful brother Niall who is jealous of her prowess. When their father dies, Niall plans to wed her to cruel Donal. Instead, her sire asked Laird Graeme Campbell of Stonehaven to protect his beloved daughter by marrying her. Niall and Donal readjust their plans even while Graeme decides to make Blair fall in love with him with no reciprocity so she will lose her powers and be safe because he's not in love.

This is a charming mix of a wee bit of magic inside an engaging Scottish historical romance. The story line moves forward rather quickly while Blair serves as the center as the subplots evolve through her. Though the villains seem uneven, the hero is a wonderful character whose refusal to love belies all he will do to keep Blair safe sort of like that 10CC song "I'm Not in Love".

Harriet Klausner