Review: A Highlander’s Homecoming (Daughters of the Glen, Book 6) by Melissa Mayhue
There are compelling moments all throughout the sixth book of the Daughters of the Glen series, some resulting from danger and other times because of mounting passion, where each one is brimming with intense emotions. Melissa Mayhue knowledgeably brings the Scottish Highlands to life with an engrossing storyline featuring a diverse group of characters.
While Scottish Highlander Robert MacQuarrie was spared from death in 1272 by being transported to a future time when medical procedures could save him, he deeply regrets not being able to carry out the promise he gave to a dying friend to watch over his young daughter. When the opportunity arises for him to return once again to Scotland at the time he left, Robert believes he will finally have the chance to fulfill his pledge. Unfortunately, the period to which he arrives is twenty years later than he wished, proving Faerie Magic may let you travel to different times but you are at its mercy as to where and when you will go.
Although his plans must be changed since the one he is to protect is now a woman, Robert still hopes he will be able to aid Isabella MacGahan. When he visits the clan where she now lives, he cannot help but wonder about the unusual woman she has become, as Isabella lives a solitary life in the country because she wants to keep her Faerie abilities hidden. It also becomes quickly apparent she is a decisive player in the crucial struggle between her clan and another, and Robert knows he must offer to be her guardian and protect her during any upcoming issues. When Isabella does decide to let the brawny newcomer watch over her as she feels her choices are limited, there are those around Robert and Isabella who wish them harm. Also complicating matters is the fact Faerie Magic may have brought him to this period, but it may dearly cost him in the end.
The outstanding storytelling talent of Melissa Mayhue has crafted another captivating Scottish time-travel novel, where the paranormal aspects creatively blend with the realities of the medieval period. Life during the thirteenth century is vividly portrayed with convincing dilemmas while the appreciation of simple pleasures is also shown. When any situation exhibits a supernatural element of some form, the event comes across as totally plausible and leaves you wanting to believe in its possibility. There are an abundance of heart-pounding circumstances, and those fueled by emotional anxiety are just as gripping as any caused by escalating danger. I do not know when a story has occupied my thoughts as much as A HIGHLANDER’S HOMECOMING, where I frequently held my breath as I awaited to see how an incidence would conclude. Ms. Mayhue repeatedly ups the dramatic anticipation in this story by depicting unspoken feelings with sincerely honest reactions, thus showing the true inner nature of a character. As the sexy hero and spirited heroine, Robert and Isabella make an unforgettable couple who will long be remembered. As the story progresses, the reader will come to understand what motivates these two, and these selfless reasons will make them even more admirable. Their sensuously intimate encounters are beautifully described with much feeling, and the candidness between them makes for several heartfelt moments. With numerous developments which do not turn out as expected plus suspenseful predicaments where anything can happen, one will be thoroughly entertained during every attention-grabbing scene. A HIGHLANDER’S HOMECOMING is a noteworthy romantic adventure which will enchant with its magical scenarios.
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Genre: time travel ISBN: 978-1439144251 Page Count: 374 Price: $ 7.99 Reviewer: Amelia Richard |
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