Highland Sunrise by Christine Young
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Dandelion
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Dandelion
I loved the rapport between the two
main characters. Although at times they both struggled to find the right words
to explain their feelings for each other, somehow they managed. They both loved
the other and so over time it became easier. Both were also very independent
and that caused a little friction between them. However, Ryder would typically
just shake his head and go with the flow. There were a huge number of sex
scenes, and I think this story would have stood alone quite well without so
many (there were times they did nothing to forward the plot, but seemed added
just to have a sex scene), but they didn’t detract from the plot either.
There were so many other fascinating
and fun characters in the story: her sister, her cousins, their husbands, her
aunt, the Duchess. Reading about all the things they attempted and succeeded in
doing was really fun. They were not the typical regency “tonnish” people of the
days. This made this story much more fun.
And of course, although there was a
lot of fighting, terror, murder and mayhem, the story has a very satisfying
ending.
But Christel
pushed away from him and pointing, "There, do you see her. She is sitting
on the wall."
Ryder strained to see the apparition Christel pointed toward but
he saw nothing. "No, but I think I hear her."
"Yes, she is crying, not weeping as usual. Do you know
anything about her story?" Christel turned to him, hope shining in her
soft blue eyes.
"I've heard her lover died. But that was a long time
ago."
"How?"
Ryder pulled her back into his embrace, not ever wanting her to
leave. He would hold fast to her for as long as she would allow him. "At
war... I don't recall which one. The clans seem to have always been at war with
someone, especially the English."
He felt the nod of her head against his chest. "Does anyone
know the legend? I would seek them out."
Her breathing was slow and she seemed relaxed. But Ryder feared
for her. If she started asking questions, would this ghost come to harm her? He
didn't know anything about apparitions. But he also knew he would have to give
her a chance to discover the truth. "Only if you let me go with you. I
would be honored. There is a woman, older than time. She wanders the castle
grounds. Most see her in the late evening and early morning."
"Old as time, no older?"
A shimmering silver light hung over the castle and floated above
the turrets. Ryder pointed toward the light. "Is that her?"
"She's a bit reclusive." Christel turned in Ryder's
arms. "Yes, that's her."
"One might say that about her." His hands rested at the
small of Christel's back. He wanted to kiss her but didn't want to frighten her
again. Maybe a lazy gentle kiss would be accepted. The thought made him grin.
He traced her neck with the tip of his finger, hoping she would
find his attentions acceptable then bent close to her. "I want to kiss
you. Will you let me?" She shivered in his arms but turned her face up to
him.
"Yes." She breathed softly. Her words gentle yet
hesitant.
Her reticence bothered him. What had happened in her past? His
thoughts shot to Lord Rathen and her hasty departure from London. Every part of
him tightened with disgust. He would discover the truth and make the despicable
rake pay for any injustice committed against Christel.
Watching her eyes for signs of fear, Ryder lowered his mouth to
hers. He touched her gently, molded his lips against her, thrilled to hear the
sigh of pleasure emanate from her. He ran one hand up her back, pulling her
closer, reveling in the feel of her softness against his hard planes. Her
breasts pushed against him. The need to feel every inch of her pulsed through
him but he didn't dare.
He moved back and once again looking into her eyes. She lowered
her lashes then returned his gaze.
"Don't think, little one, just feel and know that I would
never hurt you. I want more but I won't rush you."
She touched his cheek with one slender fingertip. "Kiss me
again."
BLURB:
A BEAUTY IN BUCKSKINS
When her father decided to
send her to a finishing school back East, Angela Chamberlain refused to be
confined to stuffy drawing rooms. Instead, the daring
spitfire who could shoot like a man and ride like the wind longed for a life of
adventure and romance—and she knew exactly who could give it to her. Devil
Blackmoor was a hired gun with a dangerous reputation. But Angela was willing
to go to the ends of the earth to capture the handsome devil's heart.
A DEVIL IN DISGUISE
He'd come to America looking for
excitement, but Devil Blackmoor got more than he bargained for when he
encountered a beautiful rebel who answered his kisses with a wild innocence
that touched his very soul. Yet standing between them were more obstacles than
either ever dreamed. For Devil had strapped on a gun for the wrong man. And
that made Angela his enemy. Now he'll have to choose between his duty and the
woman he loves more than life.
Rebel Heart is a
well-written futuristic novel of a time that very possibly could come to pass,
when viral plagues have laid the planet waste, and life is lived either in the
sterile confines of domed habitats, or as pariahs in the outside wilderness. The
world-building is excellent, vivid, and true-to-life. The characters will
quickly catch and hold the reader's sympathies. The plot is quick, and takes
time to examine many valid social, economic, class, and political issues as
well. Christine Young delivers
a winner which will capture the interest of futuristic/science fiction fans as
well as the general reader.
Jasmina
Vallombrosa for TCM Reviews writes:
Filled with drama and suspense, this book will draw
you into the mysteries of science fiction. I was pleasantly surprised by Ms.
Young’s storytelling talents as she wove not only a wonderful futuristic
adventure, but also that of a passionate love story. I loved the main
characters as they came to life on the pages. The plot was quite suspenseful
and deliciously entertaining. As a result, I had no choice but to keep flipping
the pages as I raced to the end. Bravo Ms.Young for such an extraordinary book
from cover to cover!
BLURB: Rebel Heart
HER REBEL
SPIRIT DEFIED HIS OUTSIDERS SOUL...
She was velvet and silk, eyes the color of a summer storm. Victoria DeMontville, because of a promise and a codicil to her father's will, was forced to marry one man to protect her from another. She fought Cameron Savage with a fierce passion. But to hold on to her genetic research and find a cure for the deadly Signe virus, she must pretend to love the adversary at her door, who arrived with weapons of fire to melt her icy heart...
She was velvet and silk, eyes the color of a summer storm. Victoria DeMontville, because of a promise and a codicil to her father's will, was forced to marry one man to protect her from another. She fought Cameron Savage with a fierce passion. But to hold on to her genetic research and find a cure for the deadly Signe virus, she must pretend to love the adversary at her door, who arrived with weapons of fire to melt her icy heart...
HIS OUTSIDERS
TOUCH IGNITED RAGING PASSIONS...
He wore a mask, disguised as the Phantom, a true legend come to life. Even as war and debate over new genetic research engulfed them all, he would find his greatest adversary in the beauty who'd branded him an outsider and barbarian, the woman he was born to possess, his soul mate.
He wore a mask, disguised as the Phantom, a true legend come to life. Even as war and debate over new genetic research engulfed them all, he would find his greatest adversary in the beauty who'd branded him an outsider and barbarian, the woman he was born to possess, his soul mate.
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