Chapman's time traveling Highlanders are sure to never let you down! MYSTICAL WARRIOR was no exception to the rule. I have followed Chapman's time travelers series since book one and I have never been disappointed. Simply amazing every time.

MYSTICAL WARRIOR is part of the Midnight Bay series. The difference here is that the main characters have been trapped in animal form and are now attempting to adapt to living as a human hundreds of years later. I found that Fiona was a very touching character, the way that she was able to find her way in a new life, find strength within herself, and turn a house into a home was something that every woman aspires to. Her continual struggles with trusting someone again was also something that most readers can relate to. Trace was also a wonderful main man, even though he was not a Highlander as the other men wanted him to be. I found that his trials, concerns, and outrage at being taken over were true to life. I was able to see the anger on his face and his frustration as his home was changed bit-by-bit. I loved the fact that he became lost in the neatness that was Fiona.

The storyline alone was enough to keep me intrigued; I simply love Chapman's writing. The way that she is able to involve previous characters, add on to their stories, and maintain a new story at the same time is magic to a reader. While the struggles of the two main characters remained as the main plot, I simply love all the little treasures that Chapman gives us to wonder about. The added element of another wizard, who is anything but a simple wizard, keeps me wondering just when Max will be able to tell his own tale. Chapman is able to satisfy the reader with the story, yet keep them longing for the rest of the story at the same time. I look forward to her next exciting addition to this spectacular series!

Fiona Gregor has conformed to life as a hawk and has not had to deal with the tragedies that struck her in younger years. Struggling to adapt to life on her own, Fiona finds the freedoms that she has longed for. Fiona is willing and able to take control of any stray she may find along her way. From dogs and chickens, to goats and children, Fiona's apartment is fairly bursting with love. But can she open her trust and her heart to a stray man whose house she is making into a home?

Trace has had his fair share of heartache. Keeping himself and his business afloat requires long hours and little time to look after wayward sisters of his friends. So just how did he manage to get stuck with Fiona? The woman is confounding, taking in every stray on the block and having yet another suitor waiting around every corner. Trace can't find his coffee pot let alone the peace and quiet he used to have. The more she does the more ground he seems to be losing, every second Fiona seems to be on his mind. Can he live without all the changes she has made in his life? More importantly can he live without her?