Posts Tagged ‘time travel’

“Warrior of the Highlands,” Veronica Wolff

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Pros: Sweet, engaging romance between the characters
Cons: Villain seems to be disposed of a little too easily
Rating: 4 out of 5

Review book courtesy of Penguin Group

 

Haley Fitzpatrick, a graduate student, is working on her dissertation. While doing research, she discovers a mysterious artifact that sends her back in time to seventeenth-century Scotland, and into the path of Alasdair MacColla, a mighty warrior. Mistaking her for an enemy spy, McColla captures her. Experience quickly proves that she is no spy, and the beginnings of passion prompt him to take care of her. Haley finds herself falling in love, but she knows that without her help, McColla will experience a terrible fate. Can the two of them work together to avert disaster?
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“Guardian,” Angela Knight

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Pros: Wonderful time-traveling action/adventure with plenty of sizzling romance!
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Maggie Again,” John D. Husband

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Pros: Wonderful characterization, sense of place & time; incredibly vivid & ‘real’
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Highland Rogue,” Tess Mallory

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Pros: Great character chemistry; wonderful humor; intriguing plot
Cons:
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Warrior,” Angela Knight

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Pros: Imaginative, riveting, sexy
Cons: Could have been even longer… can’t wait to read more!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“With Every Breath,” Lynn Kurland

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Pros: Fun characters; plenty of devious goings-on; enjoyable romance
Cons: Too much crying; stretches suspension of disbelief
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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“Sword of the Highlands,” Veronica Wolff

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Pros: Enjoyable historical romance
Cons: Hard to visualize at times; doesn’t stand out
Rating: 2.5 out of 5

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