HIGHLAND WARRIOR

Author: Connie Mason ISBN: 0843957441 3/2007 HISTORICAL Publisher: DORCHESTER
Time Period: Scottish Highlands, 1415

"Defend yourself or die!" The flame-haired virago bearing down on Ross MacKenna was far too shapely to be a seasoned warrior, but she was just as deadly. As she engaged him on the battlefield, Ross knew her for a MacKay, long-time enemies of his clan. What he didn't know was that she would soon be his wife, given to him by her father in a desperate effort to end generations of feuding. The only problem was that of all her family, Gillian MacKay was the least willing to make peace. Whether in bed or out, her fiery temper challenged his mastery while her lush body taunted his masculinity. Both politics and pride demanded that he tame her, but would do it in his way—with a scorching seduction that would sweep away her defenses and win her heart.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

If you like castles, kilt-wearing warriors, strong-willed heroines and breath-stopping adventure wrapped with steamy love scenes, then HIGHLAND WARRIOR by Connie Mason is right up your alley. Fortunately, I am a great fan of all of the above, and was enchanted from beginning to end with this story.

Set in the Scottish Highlands, it focuses around a long-standing feud between the MacKennas and the MacKays. After too much blood has been shed and far too many lives lost, the head of clan MacKay devises an arrangement that will, he hopes, bring peace to the land. He offers his fiery-haired daughter, Gillian, as bride to the head of clan MacKenna. Once joined, the two families would have no cause to break the peace that comes with this marriage. Or will they?

There are as many twists, turns and surprises in this tale as there are steps leading to a castle's turret, and each of them adds a new dimension to the already gripping story. HIGHLAND WARRIOR is the first of Connie Mason's books that I have read, but I guarantee it won't be the last. This woman knows how to tell a story!

Kay James