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Taming a Highland Devil
Laird Magnus Sutherland loves women. His prowess in the bedchamber has earned him the name Devil of Dunrobin, but no woman has ever stirred his heart. Magnus needs to provide his clan with an heir, which is the only reason he agrees to marry the neighboring chieftain’s sister. When his betrothed arrives, he discovers the chieftain has two sisters. If Magnus must bind himself to one woman, he intends to discover which is best suited to be his wife, for he wants more than a body to plant his seed. He wants a mate for life.There are three reasons Lady Effie Reay refuses to vie for Laird Sutherland’s affections…For one, she is thirty-two and would surely lose a competition to her beautiful, younger sister. Secondly, Laird Sutherland is a well-reputed rake, and she holds no desire to wed another faithless man. And thirdly, the sight of him makes her tingle, shiver and ache.Will Effie be successful in thwarting Magnus’ advances, or will her body succumb to a temptation that can only lead to heartbreak?
65 pages, ebook
First published February 9, 2011
About the author
Kimberly Killion
18 books158 followersAward-winning author, Kimberly Killion, has been hailed by Romantic Times Magazine as an author who writes “captivating romance with excellent pacing and characters who are honorable, intelligent and full of humanity.” Her debut book, Her One Desire (Kensington 2008), was nominated for the romance-publishing industry's highest award of distinction, the RITA® Award. Her One Desire won the 2009 Booksellers Best Award for both Long Historical and Best First Book. In addition, Kimberly’s writing received an Award of Merit in the 2009 HOLT Medallion. She was recognized in the 2009 National Readers’ Choice Awards, the 2009 Golden Quill Awards, and the 2009 More Than Magic Contest. Romantic Times Magazine awarded Kimberly’s second Scottish-set novel, Highland Dragon (Kensington 2009), with the K.I.S.S. Award and said this is “a tale to cherish.”
Aside from writing, Killion teaches graphic/web design and serves as the President of the Missouri Romance Writers of America. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two children, a dog, three cats, and two dozen chickens.
Aside from writing, Killion teaches graphic/web design and serves as the President of the Missouri Romance Writers of America. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two children, a dog, three cats, and two dozen chickens.
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March 20, 2013
spoilers
Well this was.... hmmm... don't know hahaha
I was expecting it to be a good, safe, short choice about HIGHLANDER!
Obviously my expectations were high... too high...
"He’d built up his stamina over the years which had earned him the name Devil of Dunrobin."
The book started... well i didn't mind the start so much (his whoring with maids) as i found really disgusting what followed.
When his betrothed arrives, he discovers the chieftain has two sisters. One is in the bloom to deliver him lots of his babies and the other sister is way beyond to deliver him his babies but he can't choose in the beginning so he decides to ... well try out both of them in his bed chambers :)
The younger one goes first and she isn't virgin (because she heard his famous reputation, yes you know which reputation, and didn't want to disappoint him......... YEAH RIGHT.....), but if she was he would have waited for their marriage. So the younger one TAKES IT OUT and does the job!
Now comes the older one... well she doesn't actually because she hides from him because she knows she could love him easily and she doesn't want to ruin her sister's marriage because she already had a family but lost it in war.
But he is very interested in the older one so he tries but all he gets is NO as an answer.
One day Effie (the older one) realizes that Vanna (younger one) is having an afair with someone so to keep Magnus from Vanna's room she tells him that maybe she is interested to be his wife.
I can not believe but I actually started to like the story from this part ....
...but as you might have guessed it didn't last long.
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here we have a small soft amount of "bdsm"
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So he obviously chose Effie and goes to fetch a minister but when he comes back he can not marry her because Vanna is pregnant...
But Effie finds out the truth and weeeeeeee we have a HEA :)
Well this was.... hmmm... don't know hahaha
I was expecting it to be a good, safe, short choice about HIGHLANDER!
Obviously my expectations were high... too high...
"He’d built up his stamina over the years which had earned him the name Devil of Dunrobin."
The book started... well i didn't mind the start so much (his whoring with maids) as i found really disgusting what followed.
When his betrothed arrives, he discovers the chieftain has two sisters. One is in the bloom to deliver him lots of his babies and the other sister is way beyond to deliver him his babies but he can't choose in the beginning so he decides to ... well try out both of them in his bed chambers :)
“I just turned two and thirty. I’m hardly dead.”
“Do ye still bleed?”
The younger one goes first and she isn't virgin (because she heard his famous reputation, yes you know which reputation, and didn't want to disappoint him......... YEAH RIGHT.....), but if she was he would have waited for their marriage. So the younger one TAKES IT OUT and does the job!
Now comes the older one... well she doesn't actually because she hides from him because she knows she could love him easily and she doesn't want to ruin her sister's marriage because she already had a family but lost it in war.
But he is very interested in the older one so he tries but all he gets is NO as an answer.
One day Effie (the older one) realizes that Vanna (younger one) is having an afair with someone so to keep Magnus from Vanna's room she tells him that maybe she is interested to be his wife.
I can not believe but I actually started to like the story from this part ....
“Do ye fear me?”
“I fear the wanting of ye.”
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“Ye asked me if I feared ye, and the truth is, I do. I fear trusting ye. I fear what will happen to my heart if I offer it to ye. But I’m no coward.” She poked him. “As terrifying as the prospect is to me, I let ye in. I allowed ye to touch my heart. I allowed ye to kiss my scars.”
He snorted and kept his eyes guarded. “Ye have no scars. Your
skin is flawless.” “Ye are wrong. My scars are here.” She pressed his hand against her heart."
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"My enemy’s blade cut a hole in my chest and left my arms empty.”
“I could fill that hole. I could fill your arms and heal your scars.”
...but as you might have guessed it didn't last long.
"He was big. Verra big."
“Ye look terrified.” He wrapped his arms around her and leaned into her ear. “It will fit. I vow it.”
“’Tis not the size of your cock that concerns me.”
“Then what is it?”
“I fear I will disappoint ye,” she admitted.
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“I can smell your desire for me. ’Tis like a bouquet of burning flowers.”
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"He pumped two fingers in and out of her and snuck his pinkie into the forbidden ring of her rectum."
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“Few women are capable of ejaculation. It pleases me verra much to know ye are one of the few.”
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here we have a small soft amount of "bdsm"
...........
So he obviously chose Effie and goes to fetch a minister but when he comes back he can not marry her because Vanna is pregnant...
But Effie finds out the truth and weeeeeeee we have a HEA :)
March 16, 2013
...Ye've bewitched me body and soul
AYE! me too I'm bewitched by the book...Its like melted chocolate with a pinch of salt...which make it all the more sweet:)
the chocolate would be the love scenes and passion and the great chemistry between the H/h you just want them to be together forever and the salt would be the deep pang feeling I felt when something is totally wrong you gonna cry which make you hook up with the story...I wish this would have been a novel yet it still affects me in great way:)
I can't believe this short story can put a lot of emotions on me.AMAZING...
just a hint on the love scenes:
Take note: Don't forget to take some cold shower after reading this or if you're reading this by night well sweet dreams to you too:)
March 17, 2013
Um... Okay...
Not really sure what to say about this novella. It's not really all that well written and the "hot" factor is not particularly "hot" IMO, nor is the romance even all that believable. All in all, pretty darn forgettable!
Not really sure what to say about this novella. It's not really all that well written and the "hot" factor is not particularly "hot" IMO, nor is the romance even all that believable. All in all, pretty darn forgettable!
March 29, 2011
Oh.My.Laird. This book was so hot, I needed an oven mitts just to hold it.
I loved Magnus the sexually advanced highland Laird. Well what not to love considering he was very wicked and very creative.
This was just a short story, but I felt that it was very sufficient. Don't wanna ruin it by being too much..
I loved Magnus the sexually advanced highland Laird. Well what not to love considering he was very wicked and very creative.
This was just a short story, but I felt that it was very sufficient. Don't wanna ruin it by being too much..
December 31, 2015
It was surprisingly good! An entertaining and passionate short story :)
March 22, 2011
I usually don't care much for short stories but I LOVED this one. I clicked 5 stars but really it's 4 1/2 because at 65 pages it was just not long enough for me. This could have been an Amazing book, I wish Kimberly would have spent more time to make this a longer story. What I did get from this book was a fast HOT easy read that kept me very interested. I liked both of the H&h in this story and it had a HEA.
If you read this review Kimberly please write your fan's another regular sized romance. I have loved all your book's to date and want more from you than just shorts. You write them and I will buy.
If you read this review Kimberly please write your fan's another regular sized romance. I have loved all your book's to date and want more from you than just shorts. You write them and I will buy.
August 12, 2015
[Este libro me fue enviado para realizar una reseña honesta.]
Debo decir que me llevé una gran sorpresa con este libro, no tenía ningún tipo de expectativas y la verdad que me terminó gustando mucho.
Es una historia corta que en parte es una lástima ya que tiene mucho contexto histórico que se podría haber aprovechado más y hubiera alargado el libro, pero creo que el objetivo de la autora no era darle tanta importancia a esos temas, sino que quiso centrarse más en contar la historia de dos personajes heridos por esas circunstancias dolorosas de la época.
Está escrita de cierta forma para que la lectura sea ligera y no se torne pesada ni aburrida. Es conciso, va a las escenas claves, es verdad, el amor entre los protagonistas se da muy rápido, porque no es un libro que va con muchos rodeos por ende no hay capítulos de relleno con el fin de alargar el libro así que eso me pareció un punto a favor. :)
Al principio pensé que iba a detestar al personaje de Magnus, es un libertino, pero reconozco que le terminé tomando cariño. Me gustó mucho el personaje de Effie, es una mujer fuerte, leal, con sus propias convicciones.
Es un libro cargado de erotismo, pero creo que tiene lo justo y necesario según lo requiere la historia, no coloca escenas de sexo para rellenar, todas tienen una razón ya sea para caracterizar a un personaje como para el desenlace de la historia.
Y como toda novela de esta época, nos muestra las traiciones, engaños, envidias, amores, lujuria, el deseo de venganza, el honor, el poder, entre otras…
Es una linda lectura para cuando se quiere pasar leyendo algo rápido y breve.
Debo decir que me llevé una gran sorpresa con este libro, no tenía ningún tipo de expectativas y la verdad que me terminó gustando mucho.
Es una historia corta que en parte es una lástima ya que tiene mucho contexto histórico que se podría haber aprovechado más y hubiera alargado el libro, pero creo que el objetivo de la autora no era darle tanta importancia a esos temas, sino que quiso centrarse más en contar la historia de dos personajes heridos por esas circunstancias dolorosas de la época.
Está escrita de cierta forma para que la lectura sea ligera y no se torne pesada ni aburrida. Es conciso, va a las escenas claves, es verdad, el amor entre los protagonistas se da muy rápido, porque no es un libro que va con muchos rodeos por ende no hay capítulos de relleno con el fin de alargar el libro así que eso me pareció un punto a favor. :)
Al principio pensé que iba a detestar al personaje de Magnus, es un libertino, pero reconozco que le terminé tomando cariño. Me gustó mucho el personaje de Effie, es una mujer fuerte, leal, con sus propias convicciones.
Es un libro cargado de erotismo, pero creo que tiene lo justo y necesario según lo requiere la historia, no coloca escenas de sexo para rellenar, todas tienen una razón ya sea para caracterizar a un personaje como para el desenlace de la historia.
Y como toda novela de esta época, nos muestra las traiciones, engaños, envidias, amores, lujuria, el deseo de venganza, el honor, el poder, entre otras…
Es una linda lectura para cuando se quiere pasar leyendo algo rápido y breve.
August 3, 2015
4.7/5
Primero que nada Gracias a Carolina Garcia Stroschein por la oportunidad de reseñar este libro maravilloso.
Cuando pusieron que buscaban a alguien que quisiera hacer una reseña sobre una novela ubicada en las tierras altas de Escocia, dije: ¿Dónde firmo? Desde que conocí Outlander quise leer más de los Highlanders escoceses *suspiro*
Y debo confesar que tengo un pequeño problema con las novelas en el que la protagonista es mayor que el protagonista. Pero esta novela la verdad ni lo sentí.
Tenemos a Effie que en aquellas épocas tener 36 años era ser un alma que iba que volaba para el panteón *pensamiento de Effie no mío* y a Magnus una especie de lo que conocemos ahora como fuckboy... un libertino. Este estimado caballero debe casarse con la hermana de Effie, Vana o no sé como se llama la vieja... *me caga* para unir clanes pero cuando Magnus conoce a Effie pues... Digamos que el cerebro masculino hizo su selección antes que su corazón...
.
.
.
Y así la historia va avanzando. Mi problema es que la historia entre ellos avanza muuy rápido... En una parte entiendo como funciona en amor en aquella época por eso no me quejó así de no me gustó el romance, porque mentiría... Me gustó y mucho. Unas 10 páginas más donde se conozcan y así caerían perfectas... Pero aún así la historia es bueno...
Y mi otro problema...
NO tiene epílogo...
O sea necesito uno.
Vivieron felices para siempre...?
tienen 3000 hijos *sé que no es posible pero se vale soñar ok*
Vivieron y el es un jacobita *ignoren eso*
pero si me hace falta más...
Recomiendo esta lectura por rápida, adictiva y que de una u/otra forma te llega al corazón.
Primero que nada Gracias a Carolina Garcia Stroschein por la oportunidad de reseñar este libro maravilloso.
Cuando pusieron que buscaban a alguien que quisiera hacer una reseña sobre una novela ubicada en las tierras altas de Escocia, dije: ¿Dónde firmo? Desde que conocí Outlander quise leer más de los Highlanders escoceses *suspiro*
Y debo confesar que tengo un pequeño problema con las novelas en el que la protagonista es mayor que el protagonista. Pero esta novela la verdad ni lo sentí.
Tenemos a Effie que en aquellas épocas tener 36 años era ser un alma que iba que volaba para el panteón *pensamiento de Effie no mío* y a Magnus una especie de lo que conocemos ahora como fuckboy... un libertino. Este estimado caballero debe casarse con la hermana de Effie, Vana o no sé como se llama la vieja... *me caga* para unir clanes pero cuando Magnus conoce a Effie pues... Digamos que el cerebro masculino hizo su selección antes que su corazón...
.
.
.
Y así la historia va avanzando. Mi problema es que la historia entre ellos avanza muuy rápido... En una parte entiendo como funciona en amor en aquella época por eso no me quejó así de no me gustó el romance, porque mentiría... Me gustó y mucho. Unas 10 páginas más donde se conozcan y así caerían perfectas... Pero aún así la historia es bueno...
Y mi otro problema...
NO tiene epílogo...
O sea necesito uno.
Vivieron felices para siempre...?
tienen 3000 hijos *sé que no es posible pero se vale soñar ok*
Vivieron y el es un jacobita *ignoren eso*
pero si me hace falta más...
Recomiendo esta lectura por rápida, adictiva y que de una u/otra forma te llega al corazón.
August 11, 2015
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July 13, 2020
Finalizado..
Mais triste por não ter mais...
Sabe um pequeno conto que te encanta e ganha seu coração...
Sim, foi esse, tão delicado e tão quente ao mesmo tempo, que é impossível não se apaixonar...
Temos uma estória divertida e interessante, sobre aliança, formada pelo matrimonio...
Nessa aliança, um homem que e o líder de seu clã e uma mulher que já está com idade avançada para ser mãe, como é o pensamento da época... Porém o desejo é incontrolável e é através dele que se encontra o amor, quando os dois percebem isso tudo fica a seu favor, a não ser por algo que posso tornar isso impossível, mas sempre se tem uma fada madrinha que pode ajudar a concertar os erros..
E assim garantir um final feliz para todos..
Legendary, Fabulous, Splendor...
Mais triste por não ter mais...
Sabe um pequeno conto que te encanta e ganha seu coração...
Sim, foi esse, tão delicado e tão quente ao mesmo tempo, que é impossível não se apaixonar...
Temos uma estória divertida e interessante, sobre aliança, formada pelo matrimonio...
Nessa aliança, um homem que e o líder de seu clã e uma mulher que já está com idade avançada para ser mãe, como é o pensamento da época... Porém o desejo é incontrolável e é através dele que se encontra o amor, quando os dois percebem isso tudo fica a seu favor, a não ser por algo que posso tornar isso impossível, mas sempre se tem uma fada madrinha que pode ajudar a concertar os erros..
E assim garantir um final feliz para todos..
Legendary, Fabulous, Splendor...
September 5, 2015
Me dio curiosidad este libro y la verdad es que no he leído tantas historias de highlanders.
Magnus es un laird y como tal debe brindarle a su clan herederos para que en el futuro lo sucedan. Así que han arreglado un matrimonio por conveniencia con la hermana del laird de otro clan.
El problema se crea cuando Magnus descubre que no hay sólo una hermana sino dos, sólo que una de ellas es mayor y ya ha tenido su vida. Sin embargo, la prometida es bastante sagaz para su edad.
Por lo que él decide que debe pasar 15 días con ellas para saber a quién tomará por esposa.
Effie es la hermana mayor, es viuda de marido e hijos. Se quedó completamente sola. Cuando Magnus pone su mirada en ella, Effie comienza a tener esperanzas pero sabe que no puede ser egoísta y arruinar la felicidad de su hermana.....hasta que se entera de un gran secreto.
Es un libro corto, pero con muchas escenas sexuales, inclusive tríos jajaja.
Algo que no me agradó es que si al protagonista le gustaba Effie no tenía que acostarse con Vanna. Al hombre lo gobernada más su masculinidad que su cerebro wtf!? Por suerte después esa situación se invierte.
No estuvo mal, pero tampoco me deslumbró.
Magnus es un laird y como tal debe brindarle a su clan herederos para que en el futuro lo sucedan. Así que han arreglado un matrimonio por conveniencia con la hermana del laird de otro clan.
El problema se crea cuando Magnus descubre que no hay sólo una hermana sino dos, sólo que una de ellas es mayor y ya ha tenido su vida. Sin embargo, la prometida es bastante sagaz para su edad.
Por lo que él decide que debe pasar 15 días con ellas para saber a quién tomará por esposa.
Effie es la hermana mayor, es viuda de marido e hijos. Se quedó completamente sola. Cuando Magnus pone su mirada en ella, Effie comienza a tener esperanzas pero sabe que no puede ser egoísta y arruinar la felicidad de su hermana.....hasta que se entera de un gran secreto.
Es un libro corto, pero con muchas escenas sexuales, inclusive tríos jajaja.
Algo que no me agradó es que si al protagonista le gustaba Effie no tenía que acostarse con Vanna. Al hombre lo gobernada más su masculinidad que su cerebro wtf!? Por suerte después esa situación se invierte.
No estuvo mal, pero tampoco me deslumbró.
July 5, 2013
I need to read a full length historical romance book. Taming a highland devil made me realise that. This was set in 1480 (or somewhere mear that time). I disliked that the book started with a threesome (Magnus and two maids) and then Magnus had sex with Vanna, Effies sister. If I put aside that I have to say that the book was hot
July 4, 2012
A spicy little tumble in bed with a laird? Yes please! Short quickie read, with just enough heat to warm those tootsies.
July 16, 2013
This was short, intense and STEAMY!!!! So wonderful to get my highlander love satisfied! Feeling happy happy happy!
August 23, 2015
Me gusto, pero creo que es más como cuando comes algo que sabe regularmente bien después de haber comido algo horrible, simplemente sabe delicioso.
February 1, 2018
OH yes!!! This will be a book I'll read again and again
The first chapter had me shocked! I wasn't expecting such a hot scene. I did not like this over sexed Hero :(. Then the sisters (one is his betrothed) come in and meet this "Devil". He finds out the brother was hiding one of the sisters and he kindof likes her....boobs that is. Then he demands to meet with each sister one by one.
There Is a scene in the book that angered me......however, I continued to give the book a chance, fighting the urge to throw my kindle at the wall!
Then, the story changes!! The hero goes from Devil to Angel in only a few pages and I end up falling head over heels in love with this dirty scoundrel.
The heroin is strong and wonderful. The hero is a dirty scoundrel that you will forgive. Especially when he whispers in her ear "you may now...." Uh. ...you know:0
My first book by Kimberly Killion and definitely not my last!
Heat Index: Will catch your panties on fire!!!
The first chapter had me shocked! I wasn't expecting such a hot scene. I did not like this over sexed Hero :(. Then the sisters (one is his betrothed) come in and meet this "Devil". He finds out the brother was hiding one of the sisters and he kindof likes her....boobs that is. Then he demands to meet with each sister one by one.
There Is a scene in the book that angered me......however, I continued to give the book a chance, fighting the urge to throw my kindle at the wall!
Then, the story changes!! The hero goes from Devil to Angel in only a few pages and I end up falling head over heels in love with this dirty scoundrel.
The heroin is strong and wonderful. The hero is a dirty scoundrel that you will forgive. Especially when he whispers in her ear "you may now...." Uh. ...you know:0
My first book by Kimberly Killion and definitely not my last!
Heat Index: Will catch your panties on fire!!!
July 14, 2015
I received an ARC of this book from the Publisher, via Netgalley, this does not affect my opinion of this book or the content of my review.
It looks like this is a story that was previously published by Ellora's Cave and the rights have since reverted to the author and she is now self publishing it. I don't know, but maybe if I had known it was previously published there, it might have set my expectations a little better. Because, this was not what I was expecting.
Don't get me wrong. This wasn't a poorly written or executed book, and the erotica juxtaposed into a period where I as a reader tend to expect more purple prose than raunchy scenes was highly titillating. It was just a little startling is all, and I was expecting more romance and a little less erotica.
I actually really liked Effie and Magnus (his mother calls him Maggie, how cute is that?), I just really wished there was more story, and since this was almost all sex, there wasn't room in the 69 pages for enough story to satisfy me. The characters weren't just cut outs or stock characters, so we saw enough of them for me to be dissatisfied with the amount of story, conflict and characterization that we did get. They both have sad histories, and they both just fit each other really well, I just wanted more.
There were also two things that really bothered me, and there is just no way to get around explaining them without spoilers so stop now if you don't want spoilers.......................
I just couldn't get over the fact that Magnus literally tried each of the sisters out ahead of time. And I really couldn't get over who Effie's sister's real lover actually was. Those were two real problems for me. But again, if I had realized who the original publisher was, I might not have been so surprised or so bothered. So I admit, some of my rating is reader bias and expectations, but overall I am giving this 3 stars, because I am betting this is just the right book for someone else.
It looks like this is a story that was previously published by Ellora's Cave and the rights have since reverted to the author and she is now self publishing it. I don't know, but maybe if I had known it was previously published there, it might have set my expectations a little better. Because, this was not what I was expecting.
Don't get me wrong. This wasn't a poorly written or executed book, and the erotica juxtaposed into a period where I as a reader tend to expect more purple prose than raunchy scenes was highly titillating. It was just a little startling is all, and I was expecting more romance and a little less erotica.
I actually really liked Effie and Magnus (his mother calls him Maggie, how cute is that?), I just really wished there was more story, and since this was almost all sex, there wasn't room in the 69 pages for enough story to satisfy me. The characters weren't just cut outs or stock characters, so we saw enough of them for me to be dissatisfied with the amount of story, conflict and characterization that we did get. They both have sad histories, and they both just fit each other really well, I just wanted more.
There were also two things that really bothered me, and there is just no way to get around explaining them without spoilers so stop now if you don't want spoilers.......................
I just couldn't get over the fact that Magnus literally tried each of the sisters out ahead of time. And I really couldn't get over who Effie's sister's real lover actually was. Those were two real problems for me. But again, if I had realized who the original publisher was, I might not have been so surprised or so bothered. So I admit, some of my rating is reader bias and expectations, but overall I am giving this 3 stars, because I am betting this is just the right book for someone else.
May 26, 2011
The Devil of Dunrobin, Highland Warrior and Laird has finally met his match!
To choose between two such stunning sisters as Vanna and Effie, to be his Lady Sutherland, should be simplicity itself. Yet if his Mother, and her brother have their way, it will be to the younger, lush, black-haired beauty, to whom Magnus has been betrothed to for the last six months, that he’ll wed. But when the elder red-haired, green-eyed sister catches his eye too, Magnus decides he will not be rushed, that he’ll take time to get to know them both before making his choice.
Too many around him have a secret agenda and seek to force their will upon the Laird. Battle scarred he may be but he hasn’t lived this long or come thus far without trusting his own instincts. Love will find a way. And so is when two wounded souls find like heart to like heart and nothing on earth seems capable of tearing them asunder. But a choice was already made and consequences are nothing if not ironic. With a twist that will leave you gasping at the frustration and futility of a fate that will not be thwarted, all appears lost.
From the fabulous characters that vividly spring to life upon the pages, merrily grab your hand and skip off to take you with them on their journey through time. To the telling, that will have you soar with the passions and their hope for new beginnings and bleed from the heart, for those left shattered and broken. Can there be a happy ending? And how can all that, possibly be expressed so well, in a mere 74 pages? A real gem of a story that will leave you on a high and no doubt wishing for a Highland Devil of your own to tame! Thanks Kimberley Killion! Brilliant!
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
To choose between two such stunning sisters as Vanna and Effie, to be his Lady Sutherland, should be simplicity itself. Yet if his Mother, and her brother have their way, it will be to the younger, lush, black-haired beauty, to whom Magnus has been betrothed to for the last six months, that he’ll wed. But when the elder red-haired, green-eyed sister catches his eye too, Magnus decides he will not be rushed, that he’ll take time to get to know them both before making his choice.
Too many around him have a secret agenda and seek to force their will upon the Laird. Battle scarred he may be but he hasn’t lived this long or come thus far without trusting his own instincts. Love will find a way. And so is when two wounded souls find like heart to like heart and nothing on earth seems capable of tearing them asunder. But a choice was already made and consequences are nothing if not ironic. With a twist that will leave you gasping at the frustration and futility of a fate that will not be thwarted, all appears lost.
From the fabulous characters that vividly spring to life upon the pages, merrily grab your hand and skip off to take you with them on their journey through time. To the telling, that will have you soar with the passions and their hope for new beginnings and bleed from the heart, for those left shattered and broken. Can there be a happy ending? And how can all that, possibly be expressed so well, in a mere 74 pages? A real gem of a story that will leave you on a high and no doubt wishing for a Highland Devil of your own to tame! Thanks Kimberley Killion! Brilliant!
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April 6, 2016
Es un libro corto en el cual los sucesos se desarrollan rápidamente. La historia tiene como escenario las Tierras Altas de Escocia en el año 1487. El personaje principal masculino, Laird Magnus Sutherland -jefe del Clan Sutherland y casanova empedernido- acepta tomar por esposa a la hermana del jefe del Clan MacKay para fortalecer alianzas y principalmente, presionado por su madre para darle un heredero al clan. Cuando llega su prometida, joven y atractiva, Magnus nota que hay una segunda hermana en la familia, Effie. Es entonces cuando decide conocer a ambas, saber como piensan detrás del maquillaje y la cortesía aprendida, pues aún forzado a un matrimonio, tiene la libertad de escoger a cual de las mujeres desea como esposa. Es una novela con un alto contenido erótico en la cual, sin embargo, se hace énfasis en la necesidad de otro tipo de emociones de igual importancia para fortalecer las bases de una relación amorosa: soporte emocional, admiración mutua, ternura, respeto, protección. Es un libro intenso, con personajes apasionados e impetuosos, secretos que salen a luz, decisiones, decisiones, decisiones... Particularmente, no es mi género favorito pero es una buena historia que merece ser leída.
August 10, 2015
Es una nota de 3,5/5 la verdad. Este libro me fue enviado realizar un review.
Este libro tiene muchas cosas buenas, como por ejemplo, personajes muy sólidos como protagonistas, que son consecuentes con lo que nos muestran durante todo el libre, tienen personalidades llamativas. Cada protagonista tiene una historia de trasfondo, lo que los hace más creíble y en mi opinión le da una buena base a la historia. También el giro en la trama es muy bueno, es algo que se espera, pero a la vez no.
A la vez,es importante destacar la buena escritura de la autora, fue un libro entretenido, fácil de leer, fluido y también sorprendente lo que se logró en tan pocas páginas.
A pesar de todas estas cualidades, creo que se podría haber hecho mucho más, desde todos los puntos de vista: el largo de la historia, uno o dos pasajes no solo eran cliché, sino que sentí que ya los había leído antes de la misma forma, exactamente idénticos en otros libros.
Este libro tenía todo lo necesario para ser un excelente libro romántico, pero simplemente le faltó. Con personajes como esos, tanto principales como secundarios, con las historias pasadas, con la guerra, con el contexto histórico y con el talento de la autora, creo que se podría haber sido mucho mejor.
Este libro tiene muchas cosas buenas, como por ejemplo, personajes muy sólidos como protagonistas, que son consecuentes con lo que nos muestran durante todo el libre, tienen personalidades llamativas. Cada protagonista tiene una historia de trasfondo, lo que los hace más creíble y en mi opinión le da una buena base a la historia. También el giro en la trama es muy bueno, es algo que se espera, pero a la vez no.
A la vez,es importante destacar la buena escritura de la autora, fue un libro entretenido, fácil de leer, fluido y también sorprendente lo que se logró en tan pocas páginas.
A pesar de todas estas cualidades, creo que se podría haber hecho mucho más, desde todos los puntos de vista: el largo de la historia, uno o dos pasajes no solo eran cliché, sino que sentí que ya los había leído antes de la misma forma, exactamente idénticos en otros libros.
Este libro tenía todo lo necesario para ser un excelente libro romántico, pero simplemente le faltó. Con personajes como esos, tanto principales como secundarios, con las historias pasadas, con la guerra, con el contexto histórico y con el talento de la autora, creo que se podría haber sido mucho mejor.
August 2, 2015
I should start off by saying I love me some historical romance. I mean, really, I love this genre so much. I went through high school reading only historical romance novels so yeah. The overview made me want to read this so I was a bit disappointed when the book was more of a novella than a novel. For the shortness and lack of growth the book lost one and a half stars which leaves it with 3.5 stars.
I liked the characters and the way the story unfolded. A known rouge finally needs a wife and doesn't want the one that is being shoved at him but the one who doesn't want to marry again. Both the female and male lead work for one another which is part of the reason I did enjoy the read. They bring each other balance but the rate to which the "fall in love" was absolutely ridiculous, even by romance novel standards. I guess I just wanted more writing and the ability for the story to develop better which would require at least another twenty pages. Overall, it wasn't a bad read.
I liked the characters and the way the story unfolded. A known rouge finally needs a wife and doesn't want the one that is being shoved at him but the one who doesn't want to marry again. Both the female and male lead work for one another which is part of the reason I did enjoy the read. They bring each other balance but the rate to which the "fall in love" was absolutely ridiculous, even by romance novel standards. I guess I just wanted more writing and the ability for the story to develop better which would require at least another twenty pages. Overall, it wasn't a bad read.
July 12, 2014
Read this book practically while I worked on my elliptical machine this morning. I had been wanting to read it for some time so I decided to buy it and overall, because it wasn't too bad, I don't regret that decision. Though I was disappointed in the length, 163 Nook book pages, and the price, almost $6 bucks for such a short read! I liked Effie and I really liked Magnus (Maggie as his mother called him!), but how could I not like a Scottish man-whore who excelled in the bedroom!! The book was rather whirlwind, but based on the length I understand. This was about two characters who fell for one another hard and quickly, who'd both suffered some heartache, and were seeking more than passing pleasure, but love and true companionship. I would suggest this book for a quickie....
July 11, 2015
Magnus doesn't like when his orders are not met, he becomes like a woman and takes offense, “leave us,” he cut Sylvie off sharply, and Effie might have thought him a tyrant for being harsh had he not wrapped his own fur around Sylvie’s shoulders before sending her out into the cold. He closed the door and turned his scowl on Effie . “I sent for ye two days past, and ye did not come. I sent for ye again yestereve, and ye ignored my request again. I would know why?” This was a quick read I liked it I wasn't in love with it I had a problem with Magnus in the beginning, I can't say why as it will spoil the book, but after I got over it I enjoyed reading it.
August 9, 2011
OmiGOd, such a sexy, steamy medieval romance. I loved it!!!
February 25, 2023
Estamos ante un relato corto que, lejos de dejarme un buen sabor de boca, me ha producido una sensación totalmente contraria, además de quitarme por un tiempo las ganas de leer una historia de highlanders.
No voy a desvelar nada de la trama ya que la sinopsis casi es más larga que toda la novela. Solo destacaré que ya en la primera escena, aparece el protagonista masculino -aunque yo guardaba la esperanza de que no lo fuera- en una cama y con dos mujeres. Mal...
La trama. Precipitada y absurda hasta la saciedad, no sirve ni como excusa barata para justificar todas las escenas de sexo que se narran, una tras otra. Como digo yo en estos casos, no lo llames amor, llámalo sexo. Pero que te vendan este relato como novela romántica, va a ser que no.
El desenlace. Y cuando todo hacía prever que estaba ante una de mis peores lecturas de este año, viene ese final que además de confirmármelo, me deja horrorizada por su mal gusto. La autora lo intenta suavizar con detalles que justifiquen parcialmente lo que ha ocurrido, pero a mi, a estas alturas, lo único que me importaba ya era acabar con la lectura y borrarla de mi memoria.
Si habéis leído este relato, me encantará saber vuestra opinión. Supongo que pensar que estaba ante una novela romántica y no ante un relato erótico ha condicionado mucho mi opinión, pero independientemente de eso, creo que el buen gusto no está reñido con el erotismo y en esta ocasión la ausencia de ambas cosas ha sido mi mayor problema.
No voy a desvelar nada de la trama ya que la sinopsis casi es más larga que toda la novela. Solo destacaré que ya en la primera escena, aparece el protagonista masculino -aunque yo guardaba la esperanza de que no lo fuera- en una cama y con dos mujeres. Mal...
La trama. Precipitada y absurda hasta la saciedad, no sirve ni como excusa barata para justificar todas las escenas de sexo que se narran, una tras otra. Como digo yo en estos casos, no lo llames amor, llámalo sexo. Pero que te vendan este relato como novela romántica, va a ser que no.
El desenlace. Y cuando todo hacía prever que estaba ante una de mis peores lecturas de este año, viene ese final que además de confirmármelo, me deja horrorizada por su mal gusto. La autora lo intenta suavizar con detalles que justifiquen parcialmente lo que ha ocurrido, pero a mi, a estas alturas, lo único que me importaba ya era acabar con la lectura y borrarla de mi memoria.
Si habéis leído este relato, me encantará saber vuestra opinión. Supongo que pensar que estaba ante una novela romántica y no ante un relato erótico ha condicionado mucho mi opinión, pero independientemente de eso, creo que el buen gusto no está reñido con el erotismo y en esta ocasión la ausencia de ambas cosas ha sido mi mayor problema.
January 22, 2021
77 páginas de salseo y demigrancia a partes iguales que ha debido de escribir alguna chavala gótica de instituto. Muchas risas en el curro con esta lectura subrayando los mejores párrafos. El final de empoderamiento femenino lo aprobaría hasta la Ministra Montero. Mis dies.
Obvio 5 estrellas por el valor de entretenimiento y las carcajadas con las surrealistas escenas eróticas, no por el valor literario de la obra (que es 0).
Recomendable si te gusta sentir vergüenza ajena y leer frases como "Al glande de Magnus ya no le importaba conocer la mente de ella, a sus testículos tampoco".
Obvio 5 estrellas por el valor de entretenimiento y las carcajadas con las surrealistas escenas eróticas, no por el valor literario de la obra (que es 0).
Recomendable si te gusta sentir vergüenza ajena y leer frases como "Al glande de Magnus ya no le importaba conocer la mente de ella, a sus testículos tampoco".
May 23, 2018
Creí que sería otra cosa.
June 21, 2024
Very short story but a good one.
March 17, 2013
Okay, just so we are clear, there was no "taming" of Highland Devil. He is just your usual male who, because of his status, wealth, character and looks, gets more action than your average guy. And due to that fact it is surprising he hasn't fathered any children so far.
And he is not a "Devil" at all. He is kind and considerate. He cares for his land and his people. But he is led by his dick - that is true. He just can't keep it under the kilt.
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Now, the book is short, so maybe the author didn't have time to "tame" him properly. I am still not sure what taming techniques the author was planning to use on Laird Magnus "Maggie" Sutherland, but I sure wasn't expecting two hungry vaginas. I understand that sometime it is possible to tame fire with fire [i.e. in bed]. And maybe such is the case here. Only it wasn't all that obvious. It is just my brain trying to figure out this whole clusterfuck.
I am not 100% sure what was the protocol of manners for Ladies in 15th century Scotland, but I somehow doubt that it included jumping into bed with men they've just met. The story takes place during winter and maybe having sex is the only way to keep warm, but I still doubt that was a way of things back then.
With all the steamy sex that is taking place in every corner of the house, I am surprised only Magnus locks his door. It is surprisingly easy to walk in on
...Anyway, where was I? Oh, yes. No one locks the doors. And women of the household are spying on their female guests. That said, I am again baffled that no one notice or report highly inappropriate behavior of the younger sister (who is a prime choice for a wife to Laird Magnus).
No one tells Magnus anything of any importance. Yet, everyone is trying to use him.
Everyone is acting strange and illogical. Take Magnus for example. After first hot night with Effie he is leaving without saying a word to ANYONE and is missing for two weeks. Instead of asking one of his men to fetch a priest for the wedding ceremony, he is himself going after him. If he wanted to do it himself - fine. But why not take few men with you? It is dangerous out there. And no man is suppose to wonder winter highlands alone. And another thing - why is there no priest in the household in the first place? It was a custom back then.
Magnus's mother is an "evil queen" cliche. And for no good reason. Her presence in the book is not all that needed. Instead of creating a complicated character with perhaps conflicting feelings regarding the whole situation with Effie and Magnus, she [mother] is just stupid, dry bitch.
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Effie's younger sister is also a cliche. It seems the poor girl doesn't have any positive qualities. She is described as a 19 y.o. girl of stunning beauty, but the rest of her is cunning, slutty, jealous, greedy and etc. Just like Magnus's mom she could have been so much more. Not just means to outline Effie's good qualities. After all, if someone is good, you don't need to put them among dirt to make them shine brighter. But that is exactly what is happening here.
To wrap this whole thing up, I would like to mention one more thing. In my opinion, the author ignored any historical accuracy and yet she added "Scottish" words into dialogues. It makes the reading difficult. Everything is in English with just some of the words written in a way that should make characters sound more Scottish. It's like adding green salad to burger in order to make it look more healthy.
And he is not a "Devil" at all. He is kind and considerate. He cares for his land and his people. But he is led by his dick - that is true. He just can't keep it under the kilt.
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Now, the book is short, so maybe the author didn't have time to "tame" him properly. I am still not sure what taming techniques the author was planning to use on Laird Magnus "Maggie" Sutherland, but I sure wasn't expecting two hungry vaginas. I understand that sometime it is possible to tame fire with fire [i.e. in bed]. And maybe such is the case here. Only it wasn't all that obvious. It is just my brain trying to figure out this whole clusterfuck.
I am not 100% sure what was the protocol of manners for Ladies in 15th century Scotland, but I somehow doubt that it included jumping into bed with men they've just met. The story takes place during winter and maybe having sex is the only way to keep warm, but I still doubt that was a way of things back then.
With all the steamy sex that is taking place in every corner of the house, I am surprised only Magnus locks his door. It is surprisingly easy to walk in on
...Anyway, where was I? Oh, yes. No one locks the doors. And women of the household are spying on their female guests. That said, I am again baffled that no one notice or report highly inappropriate behavior of the younger sister (who is a prime choice for a wife to Laird Magnus).
No one tells Magnus anything of any importance. Yet, everyone is trying to use him.
Everyone is acting strange and illogical. Take Magnus for example. After first hot night with Effie he is leaving without saying a word to ANYONE and is missing for two weeks. Instead of asking one of his men to fetch a priest for the wedding ceremony, he is himself going after him. If he wanted to do it himself - fine. But why not take few men with you? It is dangerous out there. And no man is suppose to wonder winter highlands alone. And another thing - why is there no priest in the household in the first place? It was a custom back then.
Magnus's mother is an "evil queen" cliche. And for no good reason. Her presence in the book is not all that needed. Instead of creating a complicated character with perhaps conflicting feelings regarding the whole situation with Effie and Magnus, she [mother] is just stupid, dry bitch.
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Effie's younger sister is also a cliche. It seems the poor girl doesn't have any positive qualities. She is described as a 19 y.o. girl of stunning beauty, but the rest of her is cunning, slutty, jealous, greedy and etc. Just like Magnus's mom she could have been so much more. Not just means to outline Effie's good qualities. After all, if someone is good, you don't need to put them among dirt to make them shine brighter. But that is exactly what is happening here.
To wrap this whole thing up, I would like to mention one more thing. In my opinion, the author ignored any historical accuracy and yet she added "Scottish" words into dialogues. It makes the reading difficult. Everything is in English with just some of the words written in a way that should make characters sound more Scottish. It's like adding green salad to burger in order to make it look more healthy.
July 27, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review,
Magnus Sutherland loves women and to prove it the book starts out with him and two redheaded maids.
He is also betrothed to Vanna from a neighboring clan. He is reminded constantly by his mother of his responsibility to produce an heir. Vanna has arrived 2 months early, with her brother Ian and sister Effie in tow.
Ian wants this marriage so that he will have help going after the Ross Clan, whom he feels is responsible for his fathers death. Magnus has lost his father and 2 brothers from war and doesn't want war.
After Vanna's mother left, Effie continued to raise and educate Vanna. She is beautiful but cold and definitely no virgin.
Effie is a widow and has lost her 3 children through war or illness. She wants a life again but doesn't feel like she can handle the heartbreak, especially from an unfaithful husband.
Magnus finds out there are 2 sisters and has decided he wants to get to know them better before he chooses. Ian objects but Magnus reminds him that the agreement was to marry his sister, not which one.
He finds out fast that Vanna has very loose morals, really she has none at all. The next day he summons Effie but she avoids him for 2 days until he tracks her down. After talking with her, he realizes that not only is he attracted to her but he actually likes her. She is smart and would make a good wife for him.
She is honest and admits she is very attracted to him but doesn't want her heart broken again. He asks her and she tells him about her husband and then losing her children. He decides he wants to marry her. His mother is totally against it, telling him that she may be too old to have more children (she is 32), while Vanna is only 19. He doesn't care and rides to bring the Priest back to marry them. He doesn't tell anyone where he went and is gone 2 weeks but does come back with the Priest. He tells Effie he will announce their marriage and right before he does it, Ian announces that Vanna is with child. Effie is devastated.
Who will Magnus marry and will he finally be happy?
This is a Novella, 8 chapters long. I feel like this would of been a much better book if it were longer. Magnus went from a man with very loose morals to wanting to settle down the next day. I don't think we got to really know Magnus. His mother needed to be sent off to a Convent. She was a bitter, nasty woman who always made Magnus aware she felt him responsible for his brothers deaths. I don't even think she cared for her only son.
I have read books by this author before and enjoyed them. While I did like the book, it could have been better.
Magnus Sutherland loves women and to prove it the book starts out with him and two redheaded maids.
He is also betrothed to Vanna from a neighboring clan. He is reminded constantly by his mother of his responsibility to produce an heir. Vanna has arrived 2 months early, with her brother Ian and sister Effie in tow.
Ian wants this marriage so that he will have help going after the Ross Clan, whom he feels is responsible for his fathers death. Magnus has lost his father and 2 brothers from war and doesn't want war.
After Vanna's mother left, Effie continued to raise and educate Vanna. She is beautiful but cold and definitely no virgin.
Effie is a widow and has lost her 3 children through war or illness. She wants a life again but doesn't feel like she can handle the heartbreak, especially from an unfaithful husband.
Magnus finds out there are 2 sisters and has decided he wants to get to know them better before he chooses. Ian objects but Magnus reminds him that the agreement was to marry his sister, not which one.
He finds out fast that Vanna has very loose morals, really she has none at all. The next day he summons Effie but she avoids him for 2 days until he tracks her down. After talking with her, he realizes that not only is he attracted to her but he actually likes her. She is smart and would make a good wife for him.
She is honest and admits she is very attracted to him but doesn't want her heart broken again. He asks her and she tells him about her husband and then losing her children. He decides he wants to marry her. His mother is totally against it, telling him that she may be too old to have more children (she is 32), while Vanna is only 19. He doesn't care and rides to bring the Priest back to marry them. He doesn't tell anyone where he went and is gone 2 weeks but does come back with the Priest. He tells Effie he will announce their marriage and right before he does it, Ian announces that Vanna is with child. Effie is devastated.
Who will Magnus marry and will he finally be happy?
This is a Novella, 8 chapters long. I feel like this would of been a much better book if it were longer. Magnus went from a man with very loose morals to wanting to settle down the next day. I don't think we got to really know Magnus. His mother needed to be sent off to a Convent. She was a bitter, nasty woman who always made Magnus aware she felt him responsible for his brothers deaths. I don't even think she cared for her only son.
I have read books by this author before and enjoyed them. While I did like the book, it could have been better.
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