Claimed by the Highlander - Julianne MacLean

 

 
NIGHT OF CONQUEST
With his tawny mane, battle-hewn brawn, and ferocious roar, Angus “The Lion” MacDonald is the most fearsome warrior Lady Gwendolen has ever seen—and she is his most glorious conquest. Captured in a surprise attack on her father’s castle, Gwendolen is now forced to share her bed with the man who defeated her clan. But, in spite of Angus’s overpowering charms, she refuses to surrender her innocence without a fight…
PRISONER OF PASSION
With her stunning beauty, bold defiance, and brazen smile , Gwendolen is the most infuriating woman Angus has ever known—and the most intoxicating. Forcing her to become his bride will unite their two clans. But conquering Gwendolen’s heart will take all his skills as a lover. Night after night, his touch sets her on fire. Kiss after kiss, his hunger fuels her passion. But, as Gwendolen’s body betrays her growing love for Angus, a secret enemy plots to betray them both…

This is Julianne MacLean's second book in her newest Highlander series.

As with the first book in this series Captured by the Highlander I was grabbed on the first page and it did not let me go. Even when I found myself unable to read it I found myself thinking of the story and wondering what awaited me when I was finally able to pick the book back up.

I have come to love Julianne MacLean and this is on the second book I have read by her. I have come to love the way she writes. The story always flows well and never seems to lag but yet she gives you just enough detail to make you feel as if you are there but then she does not overload it where you find yourself dragged down in a bog of descriptive text. Her books are quick to read and also very enjoyable to read.

I absolutely loved Angus McDonald. He is one of those wounded, tortured heroes that I absolutely find myself attracted to. I guess I am attracted to them because I want to see them redeemed and changed.

I found that Gwendolyn was the perfect woman for Angus because while she admittedly was afraid of him she still found the guts and the willpower to stand up to her conqueror the Scottish Lion. She wants to do what is best for her clan and soon learns that she can come to love her enemy which shocks her but something which she overcomes easily.

Soon Gwendolyn and Angus find their  new and fragile love tested by people from their past and at the end of it all their love becomes stronger than either anticipated.

I'm soo disappointed that I have to wait until October to read the next book in this series Seduced by the Highlander which is the story of Lachlan McDonald the cousin of Angus and I must say I'm very much looking forward to it.

So if you want to read a sweeping, enchanting romance go get your copy here -->Claimed by the Highlander

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Captured by the Highlander - Julianne MacLean

THE ENEMY IN HER BED
Lady Amelia Templeton would rather die than surrender to a man like Duncan MacLean. He is the fiercest warrior of his clan—her people’s sworn enemy—and tonight he is standing over her bed. Eyes blazing, muscles taut, and battle axe gleaming, MacLean has come to kill Amelia’s fiancé. But once he sees the lovely, innocent Amelia, he decides to take her instead…
THE LOVER IN HIS ARMS
Stealing the young bride-to-be is the perfect revenge against the man who murdered Duncan’s one true love. But Lady Amelia turns out to be more than a pawn of vengeance and war. This brave, beautiful woman touches something deep in Duncan’s soul that is even more powerful than a warrior’s fury. But when Amelia begins to fall in love with her captor—and surrenders in his arms—the real battle begins…

I just stumbled upon this book at the store and was immediately drawn to the story (hello it is a highlander, LOL!!). I have never read a book by Julianne MacLean but with an endorsement on the front by Teresa Medeiros I thought how could it be wrong?

Well I was drawn in by the very first page and was never let go. The story is so beautifully written right down to the birds chirping in the trees. The wonderful descriptions of the Scottish Highlands made me feel as if I were walking through the fields and seeing what Duncan and Amelia were seeing.

The character development was superb. You can feel the development of the relationship between Duncan and Amelia. It, for me, never felt rushed or hurried along. They were both struggling with similar differences and therefore trying to overcome the differences in their birth. 

Duncan was dealing with being the all might Butcher of the Highlands and seeking out his revenge against the man who took everything from him.

Amelia was struggling with her father's death and wanted nothing more than to feel secure so she quickly agrees to marry but soon learns that the man she has promised herself to may not be the man she thought she was. 

So with wonderful characters and lush surroundings this book is bound to leave you up at night until you have read the last page. Your heart will belong to Duncan as mine did at the end.

Now I've found yet another new author that I love and have had to force myself not to check out eBay to find a lot of her books. But now I cannot wait to read the next book in this particular series by here which is Claimed by the Highlander.

To get your own copy of Captured by the Highlander just go here -->Captured by the Highlander

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