Keeping Kate (Mass Market Paperback)

by Sarah Gabriel (Author) "One glance spared for the golden beauty standing in the crowd nearly cost Alexander Fraser his life, and certainly his timing..." (more)
Key Phrases: custodial officer, fairy blood, red soldier, Katie Hell, Captain Fraser, Lord Advocate (more...)

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Product Description

The brazen beauty is said to possess fairy magic, and has successfully charmed and seduced English soldiers out of their most carefully guarded secrets to aid her kinsmen. But now the infamous Kate MacCarran has met the one man who seems immune to her legendary allure ...

Captain Alec Fraser of The Black Watch has no doubt that Katie Hell is trouble. Hadn't she just drugged him, kissed him, then searched through his belongings? Now the elusive spy is his captive, and it is Alec's duty to transport her to Edinburgh. But the Highland hellion challenges him at every turn, determined to escape with her secrets. Soon Alec discovers that keeping Kate out of mischief may be an almost impossible task ... just as Kate realizes that surrendering to his passionate love may be her most dangerous mission yet.

About the Author

Sarah Gabriel, a former college instructor, has a Master's degree and most of a Ph.D. in medieval studies. An experienced writer and historian, her fascination for all things Scottish and her love of the romance genre led her to write historical romance. Of Scottish and Irish descent, Sarah has traveled extensively in Scotland and England. She has studied art, healing therapies, music, martial arts, archery, and falconry, and hopes to include all of those interests (and more) in future stories. She lives in Maryland with her husband, three sons, and a Westie.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060736100
• ISBN-13: 978-0060736101
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Sassy, Sweet and Romantic Read!!!, November 9, 2005

By	Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Ms. Gabriel's second effort "Keeping Kate" truly demonstrates she's developing a very entertaining voice. This was a very enjoyable historical with a truly sassy but sweet heroine and one delicious hero.

Kate MacCarran is one beautifully sassy, bold, sensual lass. She also has more stubborn in her body than an entire highland regiment. Well, that's just fine, or at least it was just fine but it looks as is she's finally met her match. What surprises her is the fact that Captain Alec Fraser of "The Black Watch" seems immune to her fairy magic, and she's NOT immune to his good looks, and sensitive nature. This just won't do since he seems bound and determine to take her to Edinburgh for questioning into the possibility of being a traitor. The fact that she did participate in intrigues is just a small matter when compared to the feelings that she can't seem to ignore when it comes to Alec.

Alec is going to do his duty but it seems keeping Kate out of trouble is turning into more work than one man can handle. He must take her to Edinburgh but this is going to be a bigger challenge then he thought it would be. He can't forget the first kiss they shared, or the fact that she drugged him, or the fact that her courage and strength impress him. No he's got enough trouble without adding Kate to the equation. Problem is love doesn't wait for an invitation or perfect time. It just happens.

Alec and Kate are a wonderful pairing. The historical time period is truly a wonderful backdrop and vehicle for this romance. Ms. Gabriel is an author I'm going to continue to purchase as her unique voice stands out and this read is unequivocally romantic!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sizzling and Seductive, November 18, 2005

By	D. Lane "Book lover" (austin, tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The chemistry between Alec and Kate was very sensual and immediate. I found the characters of Alec and Kate to be so utterly enchanting. Page after page I just got sucked in deeper until I closed the book with a happy sigh. This book had everything you need to create a good romance: a dashing hero, a beautiful feisty heroine, someone who always seems to interfere with the hero and heroine, and, most of all...PASSION! The relationship between Kate and Alec sizzles and there are no misunderstandings that tear the two apart for long periods. Any misunderstandings are dealt with within a few pages and that is very refreshing to this reviewer. Keeping Kate is witty, romantic with good strong characters. Captain Alec Fraser is handsome, sexy, intelligent, but embittered by life. I am always a sucker for stories with "heartless" heroes who find their souls through the love of a good woman.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining, July 14, 2006

By	C. Luka "Obessed WDW Fanatic" (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was pleasantly pleased with this book. I love highlander books and this was definitely worth the price. It kept you guessing throughout the book about who was on which side. I personally like Kate - she was headstrong and courageous, not the pampered little priss in many books. This is a definite keeper!