Review of Forbidden Highlander Releases on Tuesday, May 25th
5 STARS
Oh where to begin on this one! First let me say that I loved this book. Donna’s writing is easygoing and magical, it guides you seamlessly through the story of which you hope will never end.
In Forbidden Highlander we are focused on one particular MacLeod brother, Fallon, the eldest. Since the current capture of his brother Quinn, the focus on the future of his clan and their lands has reached great importance, enough to have him leave the sanctuary of the MacLeod castle for the first time in centuries. In efforts to re-claim his family’s lands, he travels to see the king and seek his aid on the matter. While at court he tries to distance himself from the crowds and gossip that runs rampant there, only having his single task to focus on; that is until he sees a vision of all his desires from across the room of the great hall.
Larena Monroe is at court and has been for some time now. She is by everyone’s accounts only a lady, and there to rub elbows with those of the court. However, this guise she’s created is merely to seek out those who have power and most importantly, information. She is not what she seems. Larena is wanted by all available men at court, and uses her beauty to get answers but nothing more then that. She has no interest in these men that fawn upon her. Larena is there to find out information to save her, and protect the secrets she alone has been destined to guard. Weary of the formality of court, she tires of this charade and decides it might be time to leave… until she see’s him. Dark and powerful, skin of sun kissed gold, he towers above all the men around him. He has a commanding presence and is dressed in the ways of a Highlander. This stranger is raw, sexual and lithe as he stalks the outer edges of the great hall; and he is staring right at her.
You won’t be able to stop reading this tale of adventure, action and thick sexual tension.
Fallon and Larena’s paths will cross while they embark on a journey to save lives, save their loved ones and perhaps save someones soul. The rippling energy in the air, made of desire and aprehension can be literally cut with a knife when they are near. Neither of them is sure, affraid that they can give the most important thing of all, trust.
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Donna, Donna, Donna! How can we be expected to wait for such greatness…? Well, followers you shall wait no longer! This 2nd book in the DARK SWORD SERIES,
Forbidden Highlander lands at bookstores everywhere this
Tuesday, May 25th for your reading pleasure.
If you are new to Donnas’ work, then you are in luck. She has only released book 1 in the DARK SWORD series, Dangerous Highlander! This one has my favorite brother, Lucan, gracing its pages. I had the pleasure of interviewing Donna after its release and reviewing the book.
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I’m not entering the contest but I do have to say that when I became a fan of Kelly DemonLover Oakes on Facebook we chatted a little bit and she recommended Dangerous Highlander to me which I just finished reading. I have to say WOW!! Very, very good. I can’t wait to read. Forbidden Highlander. The story line is awesome and the characters are great. I will definitely sign up for Donna’s Newsletter. I totally recommend this book to anybody who has not read it yet.
I loved Dangerous Highlander. It was a combination of my two favorite genres – paranormal and historical. (And Scottish too!!) I can’t wait to read Fallon’s story.
I got my first eReader last week, so I treated myself to several eBooks, including your DRUIDS GLEN and SISTERS OF MAGIC trilogies. I’ve wanted to read them for so long, but no eReader until now!
Congrats on your new release!
I’d love a chance to win a signed copy of Dangerous Highlander:
Hi Donna! I am really excited to hear about this series! I love this genre! Can you please share with us what makes a “Highlander” so attractive to you? What made you decide to write about them?
Thanks! Have a great day every one! Kate (aka YzhaBella’s BookShelf) mleger0546(@)rogers(.)com
I’m definitely anticipating the release of Forbidden Highlander. My question is what is your favorite thing about highlanders that draws you to write about them?
What is my favorite thing about Highlanders? Where do I begin? 😀
There’s a wildness about the people and the land of Scotland. There is so much legend and lore as well as blood and death. The simple fact that the land is so steeped in history – as well as magic – appeals to me as nothing else does.
I love strong men, men who will do anything for their families and their country. The Scots have proven that time and again throughout history. Why not write about them (in my own way)? 🙂
I have discovered you a week ago thanks to the promotion of your new release and I’m so glad I did as I LOVE Scottish historical romances! Would love to discover your novels!
Donna, have you been to Scotland? (I’m pretty sure you have been, you must have been inspired by what you saw there!) And exactly, what did you love the most there? I visited Scotland for the first time last summer and fell in love! I’m sure I will return there many times, it is a truly magic place! Or if you haven’t been to Scotland, what do you plan on visiting once you go there? (If you need some recommendations, I can sure tell you about quite a few must-see beautiful places!)
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Hey Donna! I’m really looking forward to reading your books! I love reading about Scotland and the Highlanders. Who can resist those accents? My question, Who has been your favorite charcter to write so far, and which one can you relate to the most?
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Hi, Donna. I really enjoyed your interview. Your series sounds so good, I must read it! I follow this blog. I subscribe to Donna Grant’s newsletter. mom1248(at)att(dot)net
Ahhh Thanks Karen, I’m glad I was able to help you discover Donna and her wonderful series. That is why I have this site, to share great books with great people.
Hope to see you for the next 6 Days of Darkness too!
Hi peeps!! A big shout out to the new followers today, and to our old ones! A shout out to Kelly, the demonlover herself for the great review, and interview. 🙂 love ya kel!
Another huge thank you to Donna for hanging out at our website all day to talk to all the wonderful readers out there. Thank you Donna 🙂 We love highlanders and men in kilts with swords, add in some paranormal aspects (demons, druids) and you have got one helluva series!
I’d like to thank Donna for stopping in to chat, It was a pleasure having you!
Everyone, don’t dismay…you can still enter to win the copy of Forbidden Highlander… Just leave a comment, and not a question for Donna and follow the other rules.
Hope to see you all back tomorrow for Day 4 with Alexis Morgan!
Five stars are like six-pack abs on a really tan, hunky guy not wearing much. They make us drool, we stroke them (the books, not the guys! - sometimes the guys...) and want to make sweet, sweet love to them. Five stars is the hottest, we mean, highest honor.
Four stars is a total hunkalicious of burning love, but maybe we didn't like his hair for some reason. We still think he's hot, and we're still going to recommend him, we mean, the book, to readers because it's a damn fine ass, we mean book.
Three stars = that awkward guy at the party. He's cute and you know he's cute, and if you look at him the right way, he even looks like Brad Pitt a little, but there are flaws. Surprisingly, he's good in bed (because you got drunk and shit happens).
Remember that - yeah we don't either.
One star is like expecting a somewhat attractive guy and being sent a Grumpy cat meme. We appreciate the effort, but no. This book was not for us. Grumpy cat might want to use it for litter though.
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Hi Donna! Did you do any travelling for research for your books??
Hi, Barb!
No, no traveling yet. I do most of my research online and through my many, many research books. 🙂
I’m not entering the contest but I do have to say that when I became a fan of Kelly DemonLover Oakes on Facebook we chatted a little bit and she recommended Dangerous Highlander to me which I just finished reading. I have to say WOW!! Very, very good. I can’t wait to read. Forbidden Highlander. The story line is awesome and the characters are great. I will definitely sign up for Donna’s Newsletter. I totally recommend this book to anybody who has not read it yet.
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Great review. Hi Donna. Your new series sounds amazing.
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Karen – I’m delighted you enjoyed Dangerous Highlander. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂
Kelly – thanks for recommending me to Karen!
Crystal – Glad you enjoyed the interview. I had such a great time talking to Kelly.
Hi, Donna!
I loved Dangerous Highlander. It was a combination of my two favorite genres – paranormal and historical. (And Scottish too!!) I can’t wait to read Fallon’s story.
I got my first eReader last week, so I treated myself to several eBooks, including your DRUIDS GLEN and SISTERS OF MAGIC trilogies. I’ve wanted to read them for so long, but no eReader until now!
Congrats on your new release!
I’d love a chance to win a signed copy of Dangerous Highlander:
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Oh! I definitely love me some Highlander Muscles! This sounds like a deliciously wonderful read! Thank you for the chance to win!
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Hi Donna! I am really excited to hear about this series! I love this genre! Can you please share with us what makes a “Highlander” so attractive to you? What made you decide to write about them?
Thanks!
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I’m definitely anticipating the release of Forbidden Highlander. My question is what is your favorite thing about highlanders that draws you to write about them?
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Hi, Diana!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed Dangerous Highlander. And wow! I hope you enjoy the Druids Glen and Sisters of Magic books. 🙂
Hi, Kate!
Great question. I don’t know what appeals to me about Highlanders and Scotland. I just know that I’ve always been fascinated with them.
It takes a real man to be able to wear a kilt. And those accents…:swoon!: I just love them!
Hi, Jeanette!
What is my favorite thing about Highlanders? Where do I begin? 😀
There’s a wildness about the people and the land of Scotland. There is so much legend and lore as well as blood and death. The simple fact that the land is so steeped in history – as well as magic – appeals to me as nothing else does.
I love strong men, men who will do anything for their families and their country. The Scots have proven that time and again throughout history. Why not write about them (in my own way)? 🙂
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Hi Donna! 🙂
I have discovered you a week ago thanks to the promotion of your new release and I’m so glad I did as I LOVE Scottish historical romances! Would love to discover your novels!
Donna, have you been to Scotland? (I’m pretty sure you have been, you must have been inspired by what you saw there!) And exactly, what did you love the most there? I visited Scotland for the first time last summer and fell in love! I’m sure I will return there many times, it is a truly magic place! Or if you haven’t been to Scotland, what do you plan on visiting once you go there? (If you need some recommendations, I can sure tell you about quite a few must-see beautiful places!)
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Stella – No, I haven’t been to Scotland. Yet. When I go, I’m going for at least a month. 🙂
Hey Donna!
I’m really looking forward to reading your books! I love reading about Scotland and the Highlanders. Who can resist those accents? My question, Who has been your favorite charcter to write so far, and which one can you relate to the most?
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Hi, Donna.
I really enjoyed your interview. Your series sounds so good, I must read it!
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Ahhh Thanks Karen, I’m glad I was able to help you discover Donna and her wonderful series.
That is why I have this site, to share great books with great people.
Hope to see you for the next 6 Days of Darkness too!
DL
Great review. I love Highlander books
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Hi peeps!! A big shout out to the new followers today, and to our old ones!
A shout out to Kelly, the demonlover herself for the great review, and interview. 🙂 love ya kel!
Another huge thank you to Donna for hanging out at our website all day to talk to all the wonderful readers out there. Thank you Donna 🙂
We love highlanders and men in kilts with swords, add in some paranormal aspects (demons, druids) and you have got one helluva series!
I’d like to thank Donna for stopping in to chat, It was a pleasure having you!
Everyone, don’t dismay…you can still enter to win the copy of Forbidden Highlander…
Just leave a comment, and not a question for Donna and follow the other rules.
Hope to see you all back tomorrow for Day 4 with Alexis Morgan!
DL
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Nice interview. This looks like a really interesting series, I’m going to check it out!
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