THE GIFT: A Highland Novella
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00R5O51U8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 433 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Margaret abandoned her career as a lawyer to become a romance novelist when she realized she'd rather have thrilling adventures with handsome Highland warriors than write briefs and memos. Her books have won numerous honors, including RT Book Reviews' Best Scotland-Set Historical Romance Award, a RITA© nomination, the National Readers' Choice Award, and two Maggies. Margaret lives with her husband in th
Sweet, Short Read B. Rogers This was a sweet, quick read. I was surprised at how well the author managed to flesh out the personalities and backgrounds of the H/h in such a short book. I liked both characters and loved that the came together. She was much more angsty than he was, but she wasn't just awful with it.Lily leaves London for the north of England where she has a friend. She's fleeing London to escape the witch hunts that are currently going on. Laurie Bongiorno said Short romantic read with a bit of magic;). I really liked this one. I would have loved it except for how the H treated the h. How he was able to keep her with all the stupid things he said or tried to hide in trying to keep her?!? Now that is a mystery. Then he abandons her on an island alone after telling her he would have a wife by spring?!? Fate love magic something stepped in - how blessed are they;). SouthSoundGirl said A perfect read for the holidays!. I just finished The Gift which felt like a gift from the author to her fans, timed perfectly for Christmas. Margaret Mallory usually writes full-length novels. I think this might be her first novella. The short form is not lost on her. I have read other novelettes from authors I equally enjoy in the long form. But these other stories have felt rushed and hastily put together, as though the authors tried to annotate a longer l
"Every single time I open one of her books I remember why I fell in lovewith Scotland, why I fell in love with the Highlands, and most of all Iremember why I fell in love in the first place." Fresh Fiction on THE RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDERS series"Romance, historic detail, and red-hotpassionReaders will root for two strong protagonists who bravely face danger atevery turn." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on THE CHIEFTAIN4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK! "Mallory imbues history with a life of its own, creating a deeplymoving storyHer sensuous and highlypassionate tale grabs the reader and doesn't let go." RT Book Reviews on THE GUARDIAN
In the dead of night, she escapes on a northbound ship, intending to return after Christmas celebrations calm the city’s witch fever. When love blooms amidst the harsh winter beauty of the Highlands, will these two obstinate souls from different worlds accept the Yuletide gift?. Lily’s well-honed sense for trouble tells her no healer is safe in London while gangs roam the city looking for witches to burn. But when Lily lands in the wilds of Scotland, her skills for surviving in the city can’t save her.Roderick MacDonald is on a secret mission for his chieftain when he finds a lass near death on a barren hillside and is forced to take her with him. Though this mysterious Sassenach may have The Gift his clan needs—and he burns with passion for her—he’s determined to resist the enchantment she weaves on his scarred heart