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4.5 Stars!, September 26, 2006
This novel contains two stories set in Scotland, early sixteenth century. The first story is titled "The Hunt" and written by Hannah Howell. Kenna Brodie of Bantaluch is a seer. Her uncle, wanting control of her people, sends Kenna on a quest to prove herself. She is to bring home the head and heart of a MacNachton. (The uncle never stated that the MacNachton had to be dead.) Kenna has no intention of completing the quest. However, Botham MacNachton meets her in a cave.
The MacNachton clan has a bloodlust. They can morph into beasts. In fact, Botham and his twin brother, Calum, are on missions to locate wives from outside the clan in hopes of saving their people. Kenna has no problem with loving both sides of Botham, neither the man, nor the beast.
The second story is titled "The Rescue" and written by Lynsay Sands. This is Calum MacNachton's tale. Sarra DeCourcey had spurned a cruel suitor and ended up being kidnapped. Calum rescues her. They soon find themselves falling in love. Problem is that the spurned man refuses to give Sarra up.
**** An interesting blend of talents by two well-known authors. Though the authors' writing styles are quite different, they seem to compliment each other somehow. The male characters in their stories are able to shapeshift into catmen. (They even purr in their sleep, though they would never admit it.) Very well done and highly recommended to all who enjoy paranormal romances! ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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My Immortal Highlander, October 30, 2006
The Hunt by Hannah Howell
Bothan MacNachton seeks shelter from the rain in a cave where he finds Kenna Brodie warming herself by a fire. Bothan has been searching for a bride. Kenna explains that she has been banished from her clan by her greedy uncle Kelvyn. In order to return, she must bring the hand, head and heart of a MacNachton with her.
Kenna is a seer but her dreams are not always clear. They have brought her to Bothan but she is not sure why. Bothan is wary of Kenna's abilities and motives, but seeing a chance to possibly eliminate the man in charge of attempting to destroy his clan, he proposes that they marry and go back to her clan together.
The journey back to Bantulach allows Kenna and Bothan to get to know each other, but their growing peace is short lived when they have to deal with Kelvyn. Bothan tries to keep his secret until he is ready to reveal his true self to Kenna, but Kenna is figuring things out for herself quickly. Their battles may be hard won but they have the chance for a great love, if they survive.
Bothan and Kenna are great characters. Bothan is intense and sexy and Kenna proves the perfect match for him with her intelligence and charm. While Kenna's conversations with her mother are heartwarming and helpful, they are a little distracting. Bothan is doubly enticing with his Scottish bur and his unique abilities. The Hunt is an exciting story with lots of sensuality and romance.
The Rescue by Lynsay Sands
Calum MacNachton saves Sarra DeCourcey from some men intent on bringing her to Lord d'Angers who is determined to marry her, willing or not. Calum is hurt in the fight, and Sarra brings him to her home to tend him. It becomes apparent to Sarra that Calum is no ordinary man, but never the less she is not bothered by his differences.
As Calum finds himself drawn to Sarra, he feels she will reject him if she knew what he really is, so he leaves before he can get too close to her.
When He sees that Sarra is in danger yet again he wants to return and he hopes that he won't be leaving again.
In The Rescue, Calum's gruffness is sexy and Sarra's clumsiness in the beginning is endearing. The storyline is sedate but nicely written and entertaining. I like these characters and the romance is tender.
Both Hannah Howell and Lynsay Sands do a good job combing the two genres in My Immortal Highlander. Their blend of a historical Scottish romance with a paranormal twist is sensual, entertaining, and romantic.
Nannette
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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If you liked the eternal highlander..., May 12, 2008
This review is from: My Immortal Highlander (Paperback)
The eternal highlander is the first book to introduce the macnachtons. I truly enjoyed the story of the twin brothers in this book. The only confusing thing is figuring out who their parents are. At first I thought it was the sons of bridget & cathal, but the first story says that bridget is his aunt. However, bridgets sister is in another book w/ jankyn...I have not read that one yet, so that book might explain who the twins parents are. Except for that confusion, the storys were great. I recommend the whole series that features the macnactons & mcadies.
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