To Catch a Highlander (Mass Market Paperback)

by Karen Hawkins (Author)
Key Phrases: Sir Reginald, Miss Stanton, Good God (more...)

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Product Description
In this sizzling romantic adventure, a daring Highland lass plays a high-stakes game to keep the home she loves...but ends up losing her heart instead.

When her father gambles away the family estate to darkly dangerous Lord Dougal MacLean, Sophia MacFarlane is determined to use her wiles to regain it. Forced to stake the one thing she has left -- her virtue -- she desperately hopes her skill can limit her losses to a few kisses...no matter how hotly tempting Dougal turns out to be.

Dougal MacLean knows that Sophia has some trick up her sleeve, but he can't resist the challenge -- or her ravishing beauty. So when she proposes a card game with most unusual stakes, Dougal is delighted to accept. But as the game ends, Dougal and Sophia discover they've wagered something even more precious -- their hearts.

About the Author
Karen Hawkins is the USA Today bestselling author of a dozen historical romance novels. When not stalking hot Australian actors, getting kicked out of West Virginia (thanks to the antics of her extended family), and adding to her considerable shoe collection, Karen spends her time warming her feet on her narcoleptic golden retriever while writing her next book. She lives in Florida.

Karen welcomes mail from fans and can be reached at 2511 East Colonial Dr. #146, Orlando, FL 32803. Please visit her website at www.karenhawkins.com.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (January 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141652505X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416525059
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,831 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book III MacLean Curse Series - VERY GOOD !, January 23, 2008

By	C. Brigden (Minot, ND) - See all my reviews

Sophia's father gambles away her family estate she decided to trick the new owner in thinking the home is run down and then she can win back the estate with her own card playing. The new owner is Lord Dougal MacLean - one of the younger brothers of the MacLean Family. The Maclean family has a curse that when they get angry it affects the weather. In Dougal case when he becomes angry it rains - lets just say when he meets Sophia - it RAINS alot .... I loved this book it was funny and romantic and a great story,Enjoy!

Check out the whole MacLean Curse Series; How to Abduct a Highland Lord Book I, To Scotland, With Love Book II,To Catch a Highlander Book III and more to come I hope...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful writer, August 17, 2008

By	Dorothy J. Michaud "jeanne" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I will only post one review as they would all be the same for this author
one word covers it all "OUTSTANDING"and i did purchase all the ones i had not read

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Takes card playing to a new level, December 10, 2008

By	Melissa (USA) - See all my reviews

Karen Hawkin's Highlander novel is witty and original with a touch of passion and magic. It was my first read into the MacLean family. There are other novels which precede this one but it is not necessary to have read them to enjoy to Catch a Highlander.

Poor Sophia, her gambling loving father has just lost their home to Dougal MacLean and now she must find some way to keep her beloved manor. She stumbles upon what she believes to be the perfect solution. She will make the home look run down and as shabby as possible. Then, being an expert card shark herself, she will win the property back from Dougal.

Her plans go awry as soon as she meets her nemesis. He is bold, charming and handsome, she is caught completely off guard by him. Furthermore he seems to be taking the dirty less than hospitable surroundings to heart.

Dougal is aware of Sophia's little plan and keeps this knowledge from her. He pretends to have a good time at the manor all the time biding his time until he can give Sophia her comeuppance but in the meantime he is quite attracted to her and truly enjoys the time he spends with her.

Together these two create wonderful dialogue and smoldering passions which are both subtle yet electric. Their card games are wonderfully played out with humor and intense desire. Sophia is beginning to see her life with a new perspective. She is falling fast for her houseguest.

Dougal is cursed. His temper controls the weather, courtesy of a spell from a long ago witch, and when he is mad watch out, there is thunder and lighting.

These leads are so likeable that you cannot help but be charmed by their antics. They are not unkind to each other just trying to stay one step ahead of the other. I liked this book so much I am going to read the prequels.