Plight of
the Highlander
The
MacLomain Series
Next
Generation
Book 5
Sky
Purington
Genre: Time Travel Fantasy Romance
Date of Publication: November14, 2014
ASIN: B00NXZZIM4
Number of pages: 274
Word Count: 78,000
Cover Artist: Tamra Westberry
Book Description:
With the dragon blood of her Viking
ancestors coursing through her veins, Torra MacLomain has long tried to keep
her Scottish clan safe. But a ruthless enemy has been watching...waiting. As
Keir Hamilton launches his plan to possess her, many secrets come to light
including her passion for a certain highlander.
When Colin MacLeod's undying love for
Torra is discovered, he's given an ultimatum. Watch his lass die a brutal death
or defect from his clan to lead the Hamilton armies. Four winters later and in
charge of Keir's warriors, Colin battles in an ongoing war against the
MacLomains. Yet now the worst has come to pass. His ill-found chieftain has
finally trapped Torra.
In a castle siege unlike any other and
because of time travel, the modern day Brouns and medieval MacLomains join
together in a final stand-off against their merciless enemy. Battles rage.
Mysteries are revealed. Freedom is found. But most importantly, a love long
repressed at last rises up determined to conquer all in Plight of the
Highlander.
Available Now
Mark of
the Highlander (Book 1),
Vow of the
Highlander (Book 2),
Wrath of
the Highlander (Book 3)
Faith of
the Highlander (Book 4).
Also Available
The
MacLomain Series- Early Years (Books 1-3 available in a boxed set)
The original
MacLomain Series (Books 1-4 available in a boxed set)
Excerpt:
Colin reeled her in
until she stood between his legs. He braced his hands on her hips, eyes
penetrating as he said, “You keep secrets…even from me.”
“Especially from you,”
she whispered, voice failing when thickened with emotion. “‘Tis safer that
way.”
Colin’s face remained
impassive and he clasped her hips a fraction tighter. “There is nothing safe
about me not knowing what you intend. To keep me without knowledge only makes
it more difficult for me to protect you.”
Torra gently touched his
cheek, thoughts once more on the eve before as she murmured, “There will be
times that you cannae protect me, that I must fight battles on my own.” Unable
to stop herself, she ran the pad of her thumb softly over his lower lip. “‘Tis
all part of the fear that you help me face, aye?”
Colin closed his eyes
briefly before they narrowed on her once more and he shook his head sharply. “I
cannae force words from your lips but know this, ‘twill be unforgivable if harm
befalls you and I could not help because you shut me out.”
Torra offered a small
nod. What else could she do? Pain and frustration were clear enough in his
eyes. That caused her grief as she thought about what he had done for her the
previous night. What he had done to her. Not only his kiss but his touch had
kindled a wide swath of sensations that swept her away in a rising tide of
soul-deep need. She never imagined a simple kiss could feel so good.
Now sampled, she wanted
more. Far more. But it wasn’t just his lips she craved. Now she knew there was
an indescribable pleasure to be found in his arms. Torra instinctually pulled
away. But Colin didn’t let her get too far. His eyes flared and whipped down
her body then back to her flushed face.
When he stood she put up
a hand and shook her head. On a heavy swallow she said, “Nay, ‘tis too soon. I
need time to gain confidence.”
Her words sounded like
an excuse even to her own ears. Mayhap for all she thought this morn that she
had come so far, she had not at all. Torra watched Colin internally fight his
assertive nature. She knew full well he was tempted to pull her into his arms.
Instead, he inhaled deeply and raked a hand through his hair.
“Confidence will only be
gained through repetition. ‘Tis what I tell my warriors,” he muttered under his
breath and stalked into the adjoining chamber.
“I am not one of your
warriors,” she reminded, following, trying not to get aggravated.
“Aye, but you are.”
Colin’s regard swung her way as he poured two mugs of mead. “You are mine and
you are a warrior.” He handed her a mug, eyes the hardest she’d ever seen them.
“If you will not share your secrets then I will focus ever harder on those
aspects of this war in which I can help.”
She knew precisely what
aspects those were. Torra set aside the mug and crossed her arms over her
chest. “So you think to train me by seducing me?”
“Aye, lass.” His lips
quirked but his eyes remained mirthless. “Your greatest strength lies in the
relationship you have with the dragon. To become the best warrior you can you
must have full control over your other half.”
It didn’t matter how
much sense he made, his words irked her. But despite her rising temper, Torra
was surprised to realize that not only his words but the stern way he looked at
her ignited…desire? This time his lips didn’t quirk but curled up ever so
slowly, well aware of both her mental and physical reaction.
About
the Author:
Sky Purington is the best-selling author
of thirteen 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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I am so glad I stumbled across this ... I love Highlanders! I love time travel! I love Fantasy!
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