Laird of the Mist - Paula Quinn
Laird of the Mist
Paula Quinn
Grand Central Publishing
Historical Romance
In seventeenth century Scotland, the Campbells are all but extinct, by edict. Callum MacGregor and his sister grew up in a prison, simply for bearing the ‘wrong’ name. Callum spent his life nursing a hatred for the enemy and a burning need for vengeance. Now that he’s grown, and known as the Devil, he plans to carry out that vengeance on every Campbell he can find.
Kate Campbell may be of noble blood, but she’s grown up knowing that the enemy could attack at any moment. She’s trained with a sword every day of her life. That training becomes invaluable when she’s embroiled in a battle. Just when it seems that death is one sword stroke away, a rescuer sweeps Kate onto his horse. Both Kate and her rescuer are shocked to discover the identity of the other. This is no guardian angel, but Callum MacGregor. Getting over his initial surprise, Callum begins to see the value in having a kidnapped Campbell on his hands. Neither one could predict the relationship that begins in the most unlikely of circumstances.
This is no hackneyed ‘enemies become lovers’ plot. Both Callum and Kate have been taught to hate one another’s clan; and both do so, with righteous fury. Callum carries scars that are both physical and emotional. He honestly has no intention of using Kate as anything other than a bargaining chip to get at her uncle. Kate is no shrinking violet. She’s a woman of intelligence and competence who knows her own mind and isn’t afraid of much. The two make perfectly matched sparring partners, and as the relationship develops, it seems completely natural, even in seemingly impossible circumstances. Adding history, intrigue, and a solid cast of characters, makes this one a cut above the rest. This is the first of Ms. Quinn’s novels that I’ve read, but it certainly won’t be the last.
Rating: 8
December 2007
ISBN# 0-446-61912-4 (paperback)
Paula Quinn
Grand Central Publishing
Historical Romance
In seventeenth century Scotland, the Campbells are all but extinct, by edict. Callum MacGregor and his sister grew up in a prison, simply for bearing the ‘wrong’ name. Callum spent his life nursing a hatred for the enemy and a burning need for vengeance. Now that he’s grown, and known as the Devil, he plans to carry out that vengeance on every Campbell he can find.
Kate Campbell may be of noble blood, but she’s grown up knowing that the enemy could attack at any moment. She’s trained with a sword every day of her life. That training becomes invaluable when she’s embroiled in a battle. Just when it seems that death is one sword stroke away, a rescuer sweeps Kate onto his horse. Both Kate and her rescuer are shocked to discover the identity of the other. This is no guardian angel, but Callum MacGregor. Getting over his initial surprise, Callum begins to see the value in having a kidnapped Campbell on his hands. Neither one could predict the relationship that begins in the most unlikely of circumstances.
This is no hackneyed ‘enemies become lovers’ plot. Both Callum and Kate have been taught to hate one another’s clan; and both do so, with righteous fury. Callum carries scars that are both physical and emotional. He honestly has no intention of using Kate as anything other than a bargaining chip to get at her uncle. Kate is no shrinking violet. She’s a woman of intelligence and competence who knows her own mind and isn’t afraid of much. The two make perfectly matched sparring partners, and as the relationship develops, it seems completely natural, even in seemingly impossible circumstances. Adding history, intrigue, and a solid cast of characters, makes this one a cut above the rest. This is the first of Ms. Quinn’s novels that I’ve read, but it certainly won’t be the last.
Rating: 8
December 2007
ISBN# 0-446-61912-4 (paperback)
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