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Highlander Unchained

Highlander Unchained, October 2007
MacLeods of Skye #3
by Monica McCarty

Ballantine
Featuring: Flora MacLeod; Lachlan MacLean
384 pages
ISBN: 0345494385
EAN: 9780345494382
Mass Market Paperback
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"A truly romantic and breathtaking Highland adventure."

Fresh Fiction Review

Highlander Unchained
Monica McCarty

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Posted September 16, 2007

Romance | Historical

Elizabeth Campbell was supposed to die that fateful day, but she defied death on Lady's Rock only to die, not long after, of a broken heart. And so, on a cold winter's day nearly a 100 years past, a curse was born..."No MacLean Chief will prosper without a Campbell by his side. This will be your legacy until the wrong you've done is atoned and a MacLean life is given in love for a Campbell."

Flora MacLeod is considered the greatest prize in the Highlands. She's beautiful, rich and well-connected. She's also determined not to be forced into a politically arranged marriage.

Lachlan MacLean will do whatever it takes to protect his clan and family. This battle-hardened warrior chief kidnaps Flora with the intention of wooing her into marriage. The marriage will be a bargaining tool used to get his brother released from prison, and his home, taken by Flora's hateful half-brother and Lachlan's bitter enemy, restored to him and his clan.

Flora's mother taught her to revile all Highlanders. They are barbarians -- rough, uncouth brutes. But Flora finds that Lachlan is just the opposite. It's not really marriage Flora that fears, but the idea of being forced into it. She wants to be seen as a desirable woman, not just a marriage prize. It's not long before Lachlan stops pretending Flora is just a means to an end. He desires her and loves her more than he ever thought possible. And for the first time in his life, he feels loved in return. Flora feels safe and protected with Lachlan. He's pure of heart and honorable, and most of all, she feels wanted.

Lachlan wants to deserve her trust. In doing his duty, he's manipulating her in a way that will hurt her. Yet, can he risk telling her about the bargain? It isn't his life at stake, but his brother's. At what cost does he take a chance on losing the greatest love of his life?

HIGHLANDER UNCHAINED is a treasure. If there is a hero who better deserves the title of warrior, hero or knight in shining armor, I have yet to meet him. Lachlan, with all his imperfections, will fight for fairness, live by his principles and give his heart, not easily, but completely, to a strong, stubborn lass who makes him whole. HIGHLANDER UNCHAINED reaches crescendo pitch in a battle of wits and strength as this noble warrior, with the strength to fight armies and slay dragons, now seems complete with his woman fighting by his side.

This is a romantic, passionate, beautiful adventure you don't want to miss. Ms. McCarty has written an exciting and captivating tale, a gift for your heart. Don't miss the first and second books in this exciting new Highland trilogy: HIGHLANDER UNTAMED and HIGHLANDER UNMASKED. I can hardly wait to see what's next from this talented author.

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SUMMARY

Flora MacLeod is determined to avoid the sad fate of her mother — bartered between rival clans through four unhappy, politically-arranged marriages. Now Flora, considered the greatest marriage prize in the Highlands, has become a political pawn herself. Despite the determination of no fewer than three powerful Highland Chiefs to force her hand, she has vowed never to become any man’s prize. Flora’s resolve is soon put to the test by the fiercely handsome, enigmatic man who’s kidnapped her for a ransom she’ll never pay…her heart.

Lachlan MacLean has gotten more than he’s bargained for. The battle-hardened Chief has kidnapped the beautiful heiress with the intention of wooing her for marriage. But the gruff Highland chief isn’t used to wooing women, especially not the most exasperating, stubborn woman he’s ever met. And when the curse surrounding an old tragedy puts Flora’s life in danger, Lachlan realizes his ploy may well have cost him a chance at love.


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