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Ready for the Second MacLean Story
Worth reading.....
Oh for a 21st Century Rory!

good story
Don't miss out on reading this one!
This is a fast paced romance with a twist

Song of the Highlands
Wonderful!
A moving and challenging work.

hero to die forChloe Zanders is a museum curator with one of the documents Dageus wants. When she enters his penthouse, she is attracted to the perfectly preserved ancient artifacts that litter it. The two are instantly attracted by Chloe is a virgin and promises herself that she won't be just another notch on Dageus's bedpost.
Author Karen Marie Moning writes convincingly of Dageus's rapid descent into darkness--a descent that can be slowed but not stopped by the frequent sex that Chloe is denying him. A time travel segment puts the two characters back into medieval Scotland, letting the reader enjoy a reunion between Dageus and his father. Moning's action sequences are exciting and convincing.
Dageus is a powerful character who, in this reviewer's opinion, deserves more than Chloe whose major claim to fame seems to be her application of the 'rules' in denying sex until she gets a commitment. Other than the obvious physical chemistry, it's hard to see why Dageus choses her as his unique woman. Admittedly the story is about magic, but the heroine should contribute more to the story than Chloe does.
I'd be interested in other writer's opinions, but I also thought that the solution to Dageus's dilemna was a bit deus ex machina (literally).
Flaws aside, Karen Marie Moning delivers hot sex, exciting action, and a hero to die for. A pretty strong combination.
Pretty good book by the author.The hero and heroine were great together. Dagaues was the perfect hero- dark, brooding, handsome, caring, etc. And although at times the heroine was a little annoying, she was a perfect foil for the more darker hero. The growth and sexual tension between was well played out throughout the book, and at times it was HOT HOT HOT! The dilemma the hero faced with the thirteen souls of the evil Druids was an interesting one, and the small glimpses of the world of the Fay (Fairie) was interesting, especially the character Adam Black, who I hope will get his own story. The added interactions with the hero's family added a humor and a more personal feel to the story.
However, there were a few problems I had with the book that prevented me from giving it a higher rating. One, is that although it is supposed to be a stand alone book, from my point of view it would have been easier to read the story of the hero's brother, Drustan, which was the prequel to Dark Highlander. It would have clarified some confusion about what really happened and why the hero, Dageaus was cursed in the first place. The second was the ending! It felt completely rushed and the whole confrontation with the thirteen Druid souls and the sect who worshipped him was anticlamatic. The author does not detail WHAT EXACTLY happened. The reader was left with the feeling of- that's it???
But overall, the story was good. There is great built up between the characters, the action was good and love story great. I will definitely read more from this author.
Awesome!

An Unforgetable Non-stop Romantic Adventure in the Highlands
Almost Better Then The Bride
A must read!

Moving
Great Book! Leaves You Wanting More
To all Romance readers, .....GET THIS BOOK!!!

What a POWERHOUSE of a book!
Loved Every Minute!I've also read Ms. Brockway's The Reckless One and enjoyed that immensely. I haven't gotten Fia's story yet, but I'm dying to get my hands on it. I know that Ms. Brockway's characters are fictional but it's fun to imagine I might have such a wonderfully dashing, handsome and exciting man, as Ashton Merrick, in my family history. Most of my clan came from Wales, but there is also some English as well as Scottish ancestory in my family.
Thank you Connie for both of these delightful books and I'll look forward to reading more of your wonderful stories.
Tormented hero, repressed heroine, evil plots galore,WOW!This is the romance for you!
Ash is irresistibly tough, vulnerably loving. His father--a spawn of hell--is a force to be reckoned with (and do I want to see him get his comeuppance!). He can't always do what he feels is the moral thing to do, or the kind thing, but he tries to do what is right, despite the odds.
Rhiannon is suppressing a horrid past. Haunted by nightmares, trying to be a woman she thinks she should be to attain "a safe life", she is nevertheless drawn to this dangerous, passionate, similarly haunted man--Ash Merrick.
The sexual tension is combustible. The prose is impeccable and lyrical. The plot is smart and fast.
A rivetting read. It's going to take three books to work out the complexities of the machinations in this romantic suspense trilogy, but what a ride! As eager as I am to see the culmination, I know I'll regret reading that last page.
Wonderful work, Ms. Brockway. Do I see another RITA in the future?
*Mir*


Sweet romance but too slow... for comfort"The Stone Maiden" tells the story of Alainna MacLaren (leader of Laren Clan) and Sebastien Le Bret. Clan Laren was a dying clan as the young men of this clan has been killed by a neighbouring enemy clan through battles and there was not a single child in the clan. Alainna pleaded the Scottish King to pledge a warrior to her as her husband. The King sent Sebastien as he was the best candidate the King could offer. Alainna needed her husband to take her family name in order to prevent her clan from dying out. Sebastien had stated very clearly that he would not do that. The whole story revolved around a 700-year-old spell and the Stone Maiden.
What we have here is a good storyline but somehow, the story is dragged down by too many story-telling sessions by the clan members. The book contains many myths and legends of Clan Laren, so the clan members, after almost every meal, would sit down together and have a story-telling session. It is fair enough if there is a couple of these sessions in the book but there are more than that. There were also too many times that Alainna would go and pray and make some offerings to the Stone Maiden. There was a loop-hole I couldn't figure out why it had happened, was that: before Sebastien and Alainna could agree that who should take who's name, they were already handfasted. I thought that both their family names were extremely important to them. If so, they should have agree on that first before commiting themselves to the union.
Very disappointing!
A special romanceDesperate for help, Alainna petitions King William for a heroic Scottish husband. William sends Breton Sebastien Le Bret, who has a beloved son living in Brittany, a good enough reason in his mind not to adopt Alainna's name. As Alainna and Sebastien fight with each other and war with their common enemy, they fall in love. However, the surname remains an issue as she believes in the legend and he loves his five-year-old son.
THE STONE MAIDEN is an exciting Medieval Highlander tale that centers on duty, honor, and love. The story line is filled with excitement that picturesquely provides the audience insight into clan life, survival and period politics. The lead couple is a warm pair even though Sebastien's patience with Alainna seems stretched. The support cast augments the tale with a feel for the twelfth century. Susan King shows why she is considered by fans and critics to be one of the monarchs of the sub-genre.
Harriet Klausner
A beautiful romance!

An author to keep your eye on.
WOW!Adrienne de Simone was whisked through time to the sixteenth century and forced to wed a man known as Hawk. She wanted nothing to do with such a good looking man. Beautiful men mean trouble and pain. Hawk could not believe she would have nothing to do with him. Worse yet, a smithy suddenly appeared in town, named Adam Black and was determined to woo her away from him! Adrienne, wanting nothing to do with either of them, was made into a pawn of which only Aoibheal, who ruled over all, could save.
***WOW! I loved this book. It is definately "a keeper"! Here is one that will never see the inside of a used book store. Powerful, romantic, and leaves you believing in Fairies.***
First Book Written? WOW!

The Best of the Velvet SeriesI managed to finsh "Velvet Promise;" it was a decent read, nothing special. I read "Highland Velvet" out of curiosity, and I have to say I am VERY glad I did. The characters have chemistry, and the setting/historical background held my interest. Also, I think most heros in romance novels are quite silly, but I actually loved Stephen: Deveraux mananges to make him silly, sweet, cute, and sexy.
I tried to read both "Velvet Song" and "Velvet Angel," but they were huge disappointments compared to "Highland Velvet" and I couldn't finish them. I don't suggest that anyone else read them either, but I see they've gotten favorable reviews so feel free to ignore my opinion.
Happy Reading!
This book is captivating !
Second book in the Velvet series...Excellent! Fiery! WOW!Soon after Stephen's summons to marry a Scottish Laird named Bronwyn MacArran by King Henry, he invisions a horrible woman with claws and an ugliness so fierce she would scare him just by looking his way, what he encounters is a much, much different vison worth fighting for...clear blue eyes and hair the color of midnight...so breathtaking she makes him forget who he is.
Bronwyn is not under ANY circumstances a weak woman or meek in any form. She is the leader of a powerful clan. She fears nothing and no one, even her most hated enemy, the MacGregors. She will not bend to the will of any man, including some English sop like Stephen Montgomery. She too is shocked by his handsome face and seemingly sweet personality, but she must not be fooled into thinking he is anything other than a murdering Englishman, the same race that murdered her father and her men from the clan not too long ago. She only agrees to marry him in order to save bloodshed amoung her people and the English, but she will never become a loving wife to the horrible Englishman even though he makes her knees weak and her skin tingle when he looks her way with his devilish smile.
A battle of wills begins, more fierce than that of the battle raging between the two clans fueding. Can Bronwyn prove to herself and her clan that she is a worthy laird? Will Stephen gain the trust and admiration of her clan? Will he abandon his English ways for her? Does he love her? Can she love him enough to look past his race?
A truly touching love story of a will so strong that it takes a very determined and strong man to show Bronwyn that not all men are alike and that he loves her with all his heart. He will give up his life and identity for her, just to see her smile for him. I could not help but love Stephen and I truly loved Bronwyn. A very realistic view of how the Scots felt towards the English and how a woman laird with so much hate can try and overcome her misgivings.
The story is filled with history, action, adventure, villians, love and even humor! For example, one of the funniest parts in the book was when Bronwyn tried to stop Stephen from getting involved in the clans quarrels and said to him, "He hates the English more than I do!" and he responds, "That's impossible." Stephen proves worthy of any Scotswoman and even to become a noble and fierce Scotsman. I highly recommend this book, even with some of the bad reviews it has recieved. I simply loved it and could not help myself! Very hard to put down! If you love very very strong willed heroines and men who will not give up them for the world, then you will like this book! It was also nice to meet up with the other brothers, Gavin and Raine and Miles. We meet up with Judith also,Gavin's wife, from the first book, VELVET PROMISE. I think I have to admit, this might very well become my favorite of the series, but we'll see, I need to start the third book now about Raine called VELVET SONG and finish with the last story about Miles called VELVET ANGEL. You can't help but love the Montgomery men! Especially Stephen! Wow! (VELVET PROMISE, HIGHLAND VELVET, VELVET SONG & VELVET ANGEL)
Tracy Talley~@