The
MacLomain Series: Later Years
Book 1
Sky
Purington
Genre:
Time-travel Fantasy Romance
Date of Publication: September 8, 2015
Number of pages: 257
Word Count: 82,800
Cover Artist: Tamra Westberry
Book Description:
Historian and ancestry website owner,
Cassie first became interested in her long lost Broun clan when she realized
life was about to change forever. Faced with possible blindness, she seeks out
her Scottish bloodline only to discover there is so much more to it than she
could have anticipated. Not only will she find answers to her questions but a
doorway into the distant past via a Claddagh ring.
Betrothed since birth to a lass he has
never met, Chieftain Logan MacLomain thought the unending tie between his clan
and the Brouns was long past. Never was he more wrong. When Cassie appears in a
skirmish on the border of his clan’s land, all his noble intentions are put to
the test. To desire her is wrong but still he seeks her out every chance he
gets. Just a glimpse of her passing smile brightens the honorable yet lonely
path he must see through.
Everything changes for Cassie and Logan
the day war ravages a nearby village and a young king’s fate is put at risk.
Scotland’s future hangs in the balance as denied love blossoms and four
MacLomain warriors band together to save all that might soon be lost. Set to
avenge the harm done, Logan embarks on a quest with Cassie that will take them
both down a road fraught with risk, heartache and the beginning of an end they
never saw coming.
Cassie nodded and as
they’d done the past couple of nights, they settled into comfortable
conversation. She was a pleasure to chat with. Though humble, she possessed a
sharp wit. He suspected had she pursued any of her college majors, she would
have excelled.
Yet the more he got to
know her the more he sensed she lived her life a certain way…as if she knew its
outcome already. Almost like someone planning to move to another country and
preparing themselves for a different language and customs. Eventually, he
intended to find out exactly what she was getting ready for. Whatever it was,
it had her purposely changing subjects on a somewhat regular basis.
As he figured she would,
Cassie eventually said, “Why are we eating separately from everyone tonight?”
Though tempted to say it
was unintentional, he would be lying. The truth was he wanted her all to
himself. “‘Twas a trying experience earlier. I thought you might want some
privacy to relax.”
She arched her brow and
offered a lopsided grin. “Yet you’re here.”
“Well, you cannae be
alone in these woods, lass.” He polished off his meat and leaned back on his
hands so that his shoulder was almost against hers. Voice lowered, he said,
“And I’ll admit to wanting to spend some time alone with you. ‘Tis a luxury I
rarely get.”
“Ah.” This time he didn’t have to touch her to
enjoy her becoming blush. His eyes dropped to her mouth when she licked her
lips. He had never wanted to taste a lass so much in his life. When she cleared
her throat, his eyes slowly returned to hers.
“You should probably
stop looking at me like that,” she said.
“Like what?”
“Like we’re here alone
for another reason altogether.”
“Aye,” he murmured,
caught by how the firelight reflecting off the shrubbery behind her seemed to
magnify the pale green in her eyes. Unable to stop himself, he brushed his
thumb down her delicate jawline, eager for far more contact. “May I kiss you,
lass.”
Her eyes widened
slightly. “W-what?”
“Kiss you.” He ran the
pad of his thumb over her lower lip and leaned even closer. “I’ve wanted to do
it since I pulled you onto my horse that first day.”
“Oh,” she whispered, not
shying away.
Wrapping his hand in her
hair, he didn’t kiss her right away but brought his lips close to her ear and
murmured, “I’ve never seen such a bonnie lass.” He flicked his tongue beneath
her dainty earlobe, relishing her quiver. “I’ve never wanted to touch and taste
a lass so much that I cannae think straight.”
“Oh,” she whispered
again, her head tilting to give him more access. God, she tasted warm and sweet
and so bloody soft. He gently peppered kisses along her jaw, desperate to reach
her lips but equally eager to sample everything along the way. Sharp arousal
speared him when her breath hitched and she squeezed her thighs together. Hell,
he had known the lass less than a week and he’d already imagined a hundred
different ways he wanted to make love to her.
At last, his lips
hovered over hers, savoring the heat of her breath, the ravenous anticipation
before he finally…
“Och, m’laird, ye should
have gotten to that sooner,” Machara quipped as she came around the corner.
Cassie pulled back
sharply and Logan scowled as he redirected his attention to his intrusive
cousin. “What is it?”
Wow, I'm so ready for the next story in the series. From the first chapter I was drawn into Cassie and Logan's story. Cassie has been dealt a rough hand in life as she looks to her future she also seeks out the past while researching her family ancestry. Little does she know it will throw her back in time and a whole new life. Thrown into Midieval Scotland and she runs right into an ancient battle and lands in one Hot Highland warriors lap. Logan is betrothed to another yet he's drawn to Cassie immediately. He's willing to give up love for the sake of his clan. As they launch into a quest together chaos ensues at every turn and they grow closer as the story progresses. Quest of a Scottish Warrior is a story of true love, trust and all things magical.
I give Quest of a Scottish Warrior....
5 Baskets
I give Quest of a Scottish Warrior....
5 Baskets
Sky Purington is the best-selling author
of seventeen novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky
was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a
love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth
found release in her books.
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Love the excerpt. Love these Highlanders of Sky's. I'm definitely putting this whole series on my TRL as it comes out. Thank you for the post & giveaway.
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Thanks, Carol!! Big hugs! :-)
DeleteCheers,
Sky
Love the excerpt. Love these Highlanders of Sky's. I'm definitely putting this whole series on my TRL as it comes out. Thank you for the post & giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCarol L
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Thanks so much for hosting me and for the wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed Quest of a Scottish Warrior! :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sky Purington
Thanks for stopping by! You're new to me and I'm addicted already!
DeleteThe book sounds very intriguing, looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for informing me about this book.
ReplyDeleteReally loved your review, was a pleasure to read!
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ReplyDelete(The Typo Monster struck again -- TWICE -- so I deleted my two previous comments.....lol.)
ReplyDeleteOch, this lass has a weakness for Highland warriors, too!! So I totally agree with your assessment of this book! I've already bought and downloaded it to my Android! (But I also want the printed edition!!)
Thanks for your nice review!! : )