This love story is sweet and full of passion as well.
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Warrior of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff
Historical Romance January 6, 2009
4 Stars

Warrior of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff is the third in her Highland series. This is a story of a love that transcends time and so much more.

Haley Fitzpatrick is a student fascinated with weapons. When she comes across a gun that could possibly offer the opportunity to correct a historical inaccuracy, and become subject for her thesis, she is instantly obsessed.

The obsession with the weapon results in being transported to 17th-century Scotland and coming face-to-face with Alasdair MacColla. Despite their mutual distrust for each other, they slowly develop a bond that grows into love.

Unfortunately, Haley's awareness of history and what happens to Alasdair, forces her to make a decision: intercept to change history or allow it to go the course already knowing what the outcome will be?

Haley's character is well rounded and quite interesting. Incorporated into the story is her suffering a traumatic experienced that could have left her defeated. Instead, she overcomes the trauma and develops into a strong woman, both physically and mentally.  Ultimately, it is her strength that carries the book and the outcome. It also makes for some tense, nail biting moments!

I really liked Haley and found her journey exciting. Veronica Wolff managed to balance her combined abilities without making her too good to be true. This love story is sweet and full of passion as well.

The story did started a bit slow, but after the initial interaction between Haley and Alasdair, it took off! The storyline took some unexpected twists and turns that surprised me.

Ms. Wolff has once again written a solid book with good character and a good story to match. Fans of her previous books will not be disappointed. I certainly wasn't and recommend it to anyone looking for a good story with memorable characters.

Reviewed by Cez from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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This is such a love story, and I mean that in a straightforward way: girl mets boy, they flirt, date, fall in love, and eventually live happily ever after. They aren't thwarted by dark pasts, silly misunderstandings, or villainous exes. They simply learn to fit into each others' lives and commit to each other. It's very sweet. Maybe a little slow in parts, maybe a little long, but overall an enjoyable journey.

Paige is a Philadelphia girl who likes loud clothes, tall shoes, and speaking her mind. Her life is pretty good, she thinks, until her best friend/roommate moves out of state. Then Paige loses her job. She moves in with her boyfriend, who quickly tells her that she's not worth the effort of a relationship. Homeless and jobless, Paige moves in with her parents.

The problem is, her parents have retired to Mirabelle, a small town on the Florida panhandle. Paige hits Mirabelle like a mini-hurricane, causing the old biddies and gossips to turn against her and prevent her from finding a job. Her new life sucks just about as much as her old life. And then her car breaks down.

Brendan, the hot mechanic, tows her car, and that's pretty much the last bad day Paige ever has. You know what's cool about Brendan? He's not an aggressive silent type who thinks he's not good enough for her. No, Brendan tells her plainly, "And Paige, it's just a matter of time." I'd be lying if I said that didn't give me the shivers.

They circle around each other for about a week, then they kiss, and that's when I noticed how much this book differed from most books I read. Paige and Brendan date for over three months without having sex. I know! His narration doesn't constantly point out how uncomfortable his pants are, he doesn't narrate explicit fantasies, he just takes cold showers and waits because Paige wants to take things slow. When they do get down to business, the scenes are hot enough but not scorching.

Paige's parents are just about the most normal, supportive parents you can get in a book. Brendan's grandparents, sister, and friends are also normal and supportive. By the time I met the full cast of characters and saw how nice everyone was, I began to wonder if this book would have any conflict at all.

Paige's snippy coworkers and nosy neighbor contribute to the town gossip who writes an actual gossip blog, with fake names and innuendos and everything. I know small town novels always have gossips, but I was surprised that old ladies were high-tech enough to write blogs that people read. The rumors cause some drama but not enough to shake up the romance.

Basically this is a happy, feel-good love story with fun partners who support each other and talk to each other. This is the first in a series, and I am definitely interested in the next book. Undone is not very suspenseful, which made it seem more like real life. Sometimes in life you just date, hang out with your friends, and eat dinner with your parents. And that's pretty cool.

Rating: B+

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This is one of the most captivating and most beautiful love stories that I have ever read.
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Skip's journey from being broken-hearted sap to happily in love again is delightful. His civil union with Monty ends after almost a decade of being together. He feels blindsided, heartbroken, and like a complete wreck. He decides that he needs a major change of scenery and moves back home with his mom until he gets his act in order. In the meantime, he has a new teaching job at his old high school, where his high school crush is also a teacher. And the sparks fly.

I really enjoyed this story. Paul is amazing - almost too perfect - and his gentle wooing of Skip is full of fun, quiet moments, as well as some pretty hot sex. The chemistry between these two can bring on a hot-flash. These guys are more than just lovers, though. There's a playfulness in their 'non-relationship' that is genuine. This is a couple you'd totally want to hang out with. They're lovely with each other. They exchange looks, little touches, funny texts. They're always communicating with each other, consciously or not. I like how their relationship develops. There is immediate sexual attraction, but it's so much more than that in a short amount of time, which, of course, freaks the hell out of Skip, but he keeps justifying it in his head so that his mind can accept what his heart surely knows. The interactions between the MCs and their families and friends are funny and sweet. I don't know, I just really liked this quiet romance. Skip's angst and skittishness really has no chance against Paul's charm, hotness, and love, but it's fun to see how it happens.

Highly recommend.
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This was a beautiful story told with lots of heart.
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I really enjoyed this story and how I was drawn in by the love and commitment of the two main characters. How over time things change, yet their love for one another keeps them together. Their love and commitment seemed so real and genuine. I usually don't go for stories like this, but I enjoyed every minute of it.
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A sweet love story that shows you that even with heartbreak and loss you can heal and rebuild your life. Even though Davy and Mary are hurting and not necessarily looking for love, love finds them. It is really easy to connect with the characters. The heartaches they go through makes you want to cry. I like how the characters are entwined through the books. You feel that you get to see what happens with the couples and characters in the future.

The book captivated me from the beginning and kept my attention all the way to the end. It was a sweet romantic read with a lot of emotions mixed in. I cant wait to read more by this author as she definitely takes the mail order bride books to the right level.
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I love this book so much I read it twice. This sweet romance is wrapped up in a deep, emotionally driven package that just makes my heart happy.
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Life will never be the same after reading Max, Violet and the ottoman's story.
This book is edgy, kink, sexy but also so sweet. Max and Violet were meant to each other in so many levels and their story is so personal in a kinky kind of way.
He is demanding, bossy and she is his ultimate match.
This series is taking things to other level of romance novels and so far it is keeping a lovely pace, because this is a great and sweet love story (kinky and all!).
Make sure you read the special epilogue, which make me laugh and cry at the same time.
Looking forward to Lachlan's book!
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The  descriptions of the land and how people lived  transported me back to Scotland.  AIDAN is sexy, full of honor and pride and a man who knows what he wants and will do whatever is necessary and honorable to get it.  KIRA is a woman with a passion for Scotland,  a desire for a strong sexy man to love her. Each of them is is  driven by their PASSIONATE attraction to each other, searching and hoping to be together.  Wonderful  story
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Sometimes all you need is love, but Max isn't in a position for it. He is in a position to feel attraction though, and he's drawn to making an outrageous deal to Laura. She's in no place for love either, but it's pure joy following along with this story, and Bella's pretty darn cute to boot. I loved the bond that grows between Laura and Bella. Super sweet. A great read with some heat but also a huge heart. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy.
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Royce and Nicholaa have a precious and sweet bond. It was so special because you could see it build. It wasn't one of those stories when they are suddenly falling in love without even knowing each other. You are hearing about the simple things in Royce and Nicholaa life, how they cope with problems (by talking and trusting each other and not by runnig away like most books), how they learn to live as two instead of one, and so on. There wasn't any need for some near tragedy to make Royce and Nicholaa realized they are in love. I had  revelled in their precious love and enjoyed their good humor (I smiled most of the time)
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Such a sweet read, I really enjoyed their love story!
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A great love story and even better couple that are strong separately but even stronger together.
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Though this story may appear to be clique to many, but I still love this couple. Their love is encounter normal struggles as others, but I think the way they express their love for each other is very sweet and dearing.
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They say that love conquers it all. How much of that affirmation is true??? For Winter and Cade love will be the fuel that impulse them to take their life by the horns and do whatever it takes to be happy.

Kiss me in Paris is a sweet, exciting, fun, entertaining, loving and passional romance novel. This is the story of two broken souls, people whose path will cross in the fantastic city of Paris. An educational summer program will be the perfect excuse to set them in a scenario that comes to life by its own. Winter and Cade will discover themselves, helping each other to learn about life, forgiveness, letting go and above all about LOVE.

Two amazing characters whose personalities and actions make them seem like real people. They are so well described that is almost impossible not to like them and picture them as people you might know. The story has alternative points of view so you get to see both sides and also it makes them more substantial.

The story not only includes great characters, dialogues and settings. It has a solid plot with a huge component of feelings and emotions. There are scenes with such force that will make you cry and others which make you laugh. The authors made an excellent work creating a world though words that escape the pages and transport you to a magical place.

The love is palpable at every page, it grows little by little, it leaves you hanging and breathless and the most relevant fact is that the relationship and love are believable all the time.

Another high point is the construction of the characters' past. Kimberly and Dmytry really get to build them a genuine journey, a past that makes them who they are today.

I should warn that Kiss me in Paris is a book for mature readers because it has a few scenes with a HIGH temperature, scenes which I loved because they fit perfectly in the story but they might not be suitable for immature readers. These scenes are AMAZING, with a passion that goes beyond the pages and leaves you gasping for air.

There are so many good things to say but I leave it up to you to discover this fantastic story.

I absolutely fell in love with this romance book. If you are looking for a new-adult book that leaves you with your heart in your hands and speechless, this book is for you.

*** I received an ecopy from the authors in exchange of an honest review. ***
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Lady Samantha and Lord George are two of the sweetest lovers I have come across this reading year.  Samantha has lived under the thumb of a ruthless, cruel father, who after hearing of her attempt to help a friend by stealing from her father when she was sixteen(now 23), tells her he has arranged a marriage for her and you can guess what kind of marriage he has arranged.  Samantha, in a moment of panic, takes the London stage to find her brother and get some help, but things begin to fall apart as soon as she steps off the stage.  Lord George, son of a Duke, rescues her and the story leading to the development of their love for one another begins to take place.  The sweetness, love and care coming from both parties as well as George's family carries the story line to its HEA.  Although this is a novella, Linden has really covered all the bases here and you will definitely be thoroughly entertained and probably be smiling at the end of the story.