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Pine Creek Highlanders #8
Highlander for the Holidays
After a brutal attack, Jessie Pringle moved to the small mountain town of Pine Creek, Maine, to start over. But she never expected to meet Ian MacKeage, who had seemingly stepped right out of the Scottish Highlands. As drawn to Ian as he is to her, Jessie finds it more and more difficult to deny her own desires... Then, on one of her long walks through the wilderness, she meets a kindly hermit who sells her a walking stick-one imbued with a magic that may allow Jessie to finally be rid of the pain of her past, and build a future with Ian.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Janet Chapman
28 books1,113 followersJanuary 22, 1956 – October 28, 2017
Hey guys its Jessica. Sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. I apologize for the long overdue wait for Janet’s next book. You’ve all been very patient and loyal fans that she loves. She has been working on this book over the last year and a half while dealing with her battle with cancer. It saddens me to say that she peacefully lost this battle this past weekend while her family was by her side. I apologize if this feels sudden, she was a very private person even to her family. And she truly thought of all of you as her family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Janet Chapman is the author of twenty-two contemporary and magical romance novels, all of which are set in her beautiful state of Maine. She lives in a cozy log home on a beautiful lake with her husband, surrounded by an eclectic assortment of wildlife that she finds both entertaining and inspiring. Probably best known for her Highlander Series (a saga of twelfth century warriors rebuilding their clans in modern-day Maine that now spans three generations), Janet also has two spin-off magical series (Midnight Bay & Spellbound Falls) and several contemporary family series set on the coast and in the mountains. With over three million books printed in six languages, her stories regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller’s lists.
When she’s not writing (well, when she should to be writing but isn’t), Janet and her husband are traveling the state in their camper throughout all four seasons; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and generally rubbing elbows with Mother Nature while always keeping an eye out for colorful new characters—human and beast—to put in her stories.
author's obituary
Hey guys its Jessica. Sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. I apologize for the long overdue wait for Janet’s next book. You’ve all been very patient and loyal fans that she loves. She has been working on this book over the last year and a half while dealing with her battle with cancer. It saddens me to say that she peacefully lost this battle this past weekend while her family was by her side. I apologize if this feels sudden, she was a very private person even to her family. And she truly thought of all of you as her family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Janet Chapman is the author of twenty-two contemporary and magical romance novels, all of which are set in her beautiful state of Maine. She lives in a cozy log home on a beautiful lake with her husband, surrounded by an eclectic assortment of wildlife that she finds both entertaining and inspiring. Probably best known for her Highlander Series (a saga of twelfth century warriors rebuilding their clans in modern-day Maine that now spans three generations), Janet also has two spin-off magical series (Midnight Bay & Spellbound Falls) and several contemporary family series set on the coast and in the mountains. With over three million books printed in six languages, her stories regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller’s lists.
When she’s not writing (well, when she should to be writing but isn’t), Janet and her husband are traveling the state in their camper throughout all four seasons; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and generally rubbing elbows with Mother Nature while always keeping an eye out for colorful new characters—human and beast—to put in her stories.
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February 7, 2026
"It is with my deepest sorrow that I am to inform you of the death of our beloved: Janet Chapman passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 with a long battle of cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Janet was a truly marvelous woman. I will greatly miss her. Please pray for her husband and family. ~Vanetta “keep sprinkling the magic”"
This is one of my very favorite authors -as a matter of fact, I just finished a re-re-re-read of almost all her books, last week. I had a suspicion that something like this was going to happen when her next book's publication date kept changing, and Amazon made it "not available" instead of pre-order. I will miss this author's wonderful way with words, magic, and love -nobody can ever take her place.
I always hope that I stay alive long enough for my favorite authors to finish their series -but I have never thought about the fact that *they* can die before they have finished. This loss brings that fact home to me
Review:
Janet Chapman does it again. This is the one author of a very few, that I know will never ever disappoint me. Ms. Chapman can take an unlikely pairing of people and twine their stories and lives into something delicious and sexy to read. Moreover, “Highlander for the Holidays” is no exception. A lovely, sweet, and somewhat surprising love story mixed with a very non-taxing rather easy to solve the mystery. This was just what I need during the holidays.
This is the story of Jessie Pringle and Ian MacKeage and the magic that surround TarStone Mountain and all the MacKeage’s. Jessie has lived through a brutal attack that left her husband and unborn child dead. She suffers from memory loss as well as horrible flashbacks. Ian is suffering from the knowledge that he is filled with the magic that will keep him tied to TarStone Mountain. Now Jessie’s memory is coming back to her; with a little help from the Hermit/Druid Jessie meets, and what she is remembering will be very dangerous to her health AND Ian’s indeed.
This is one author that I can highly recommend for all kinds of Romance readers. Ms. Chapman’s books generally have it all. There are impossibly wounded characters that generally have some sort of chip on their shoulders. Strong women characters, very sexy headstrong and opinionated men, time travel, magic and, sex, but not vulgar sex, just truly romantic and soul healing loving.
Even though this book is part of a long-running series, there will be no problem reading this as a standalone. Please take my word for it…if you like this book, please try the earlier books. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
This is one of my very favorite authors -as a matter of fact, I just finished a re-re-re-read of almost all her books, last week. I had a suspicion that something like this was going to happen when her next book's publication date kept changing, and Amazon made it "not available" instead of pre-order. I will miss this author's wonderful way with words, magic, and love -nobody can ever take her place.
I always hope that I stay alive long enough for my favorite authors to finish their series -but I have never thought about the fact that *they* can die before they have finished. This loss brings that fact home to me
Review:
Janet Chapman does it again. This is the one author of a very few, that I know will never ever disappoint me. Ms. Chapman can take an unlikely pairing of people and twine their stories and lives into something delicious and sexy to read. Moreover, “Highlander for the Holidays” is no exception. A lovely, sweet, and somewhat surprising love story mixed with a very non-taxing rather easy to solve the mystery. This was just what I need during the holidays.
This is the story of Jessie Pringle and Ian MacKeage and the magic that surround TarStone Mountain and all the MacKeage’s. Jessie has lived through a brutal attack that left her husband and unborn child dead. She suffers from memory loss as well as horrible flashbacks. Ian is suffering from the knowledge that he is filled with the magic that will keep him tied to TarStone Mountain. Now Jessie’s memory is coming back to her; with a little help from the Hermit/Druid Jessie meets, and what she is remembering will be very dangerous to her health AND Ian’s indeed.
This is one author that I can highly recommend for all kinds of Romance readers. Ms. Chapman’s books generally have it all. There are impossibly wounded characters that generally have some sort of chip on their shoulders. Strong women characters, very sexy headstrong and opinionated men, time travel, magic and, sex, but not vulgar sex, just truly romantic and soul healing loving.
Even though this book is part of a long-running series, there will be no problem reading this as a standalone. Please take my word for it…if you like this book, please try the earlier books. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
December 11, 2014
"Healing one's self is nearly impossible-and far less rewarding-compared to the magic that's created when two sols combine their strengths and heal together."
Jess Pringle has moved to the isolated small snowy town of Pine Creek, in Maine, to start over. She experienced a terrifying brutal attack four years ago that left her both physically and mentally scarred. She is ready to put the past behind her. So moving away from the city and living life in the wilds of Maine is just what she thinks she needs to start over. But she wasn't expected the warm-hearted and hot-blooded Ian MacKeage to burst into her life and force her to face past horrors so she can finally heal.
This is not only one of the best Christmas stories I have ever read but it may be one of the best romances I have ever read and I was certainly not expecting that when I picked it up! There was of course the beautiful and rich setting which took place at Christmas time and I loved that, but I was actually really more impressed with the two main characters, Jessie in particular. Jessie has a lot of physical ailments that resulted in what happened to her before moving to Pine Creek and I honestly can't remember reading a romance where the main female character was scarred or disabled. The male characters, yes. But the female characters? It was refreshing to read about and grow to know a woman who wasn't physically perfect and watched her grow and deepen as a character as she grew so much stronger in mind, body, and soul. And the romance between the two of them was so vivid and painstakingly gorgeous that I kept thinking I was reading something written by Nora Roberts! Which, as she is my favorite romance author, is a high compliment indeed!
This was a wonderful Christmas romance that delved deep into the spirit of the Holidays and also demonstrated strong characters and a great story. I loved it!
Jess Pringle has moved to the isolated small snowy town of Pine Creek, in Maine, to start over. She experienced a terrifying brutal attack four years ago that left her both physically and mentally scarred. She is ready to put the past behind her. So moving away from the city and living life in the wilds of Maine is just what she thinks she needs to start over. But she wasn't expected the warm-hearted and hot-blooded Ian MacKeage to burst into her life and force her to face past horrors so she can finally heal.
This is not only one of the best Christmas stories I have ever read but it may be one of the best romances I have ever read and I was certainly not expecting that when I picked it up! There was of course the beautiful and rich setting which took place at Christmas time and I loved that, but I was actually really more impressed with the two main characters, Jessie in particular. Jessie has a lot of physical ailments that resulted in what happened to her before moving to Pine Creek and I honestly can't remember reading a romance where the main female character was scarred or disabled. The male characters, yes. But the female characters? It was refreshing to read about and grow to know a woman who wasn't physically perfect and watched her grow and deepen as a character as she grew so much stronger in mind, body, and soul. And the romance between the two of them was so vivid and painstakingly gorgeous that I kept thinking I was reading something written by Nora Roberts! Which, as she is my favorite romance author, is a high compliment indeed!
This was a wonderful Christmas romance that delved deep into the spirit of the Holidays and also demonstrated strong characters and a great story. I loved it!
October 18, 2011
I’m always wary after a number of books in a series that they can and will start to sound the same, nothing new going on, and everything becomes boring. But I have thoroughly enjoyed this series from the beginning. Janet Chapman has kept the characters and the storylines fresh and she’s kept these brawny Highland heroes true to their ancestry and homeland, though they’ve been in the modern-day United States for several decades now.
What started out as a time travel romance with the first book in the series has turned into one with magic dancing through these characters generation after generation. This time around it’s Ian MacKeage who must take responsibility for the magic coursing through him, especially after he meets Jessie, a woman both physically and mentally scarred after enduring a tragic and brutal attack.
Jessie has uprooted her life and come to TarStone Mountain Resort in Pine Creek, Maine to start anew. Since the death of her husband she’s felt out of sorts and out of place, not belonging any longer. So after perusing a brochure, she just knows this wonderful, magical place is where she needs to be, despite the flack she’s getting from family and friends. They want her to stay put, forget what happened, and go on with a life she’ll never be happy with.
But the moment she sets foot in Pine Creek, Jessie knows she’s done the right thing. And on her first night there she meets a man. Ian MacKeage. An old-fashioned, handsome, sexy Highlander. Which throws her into a panic wondering how he might react to her scarred and deformed body. Well, at least the place feels like home - especially when she finds the perfect house - and she figures Ian probably won’t bother with her again anyway.
Good thing Jessie figures wrong. Ian is completely taken with her, even more so after witnessing one of her flashbacks, which totally incapacitates her and requires her service dog, Tobias, to stand guard over her until she’s back on her feet. While Ian has his own demons to fight, which have caused him to spend more time on TarStone than in his own home after his return from Afghanistan, he still wants to get to know Jessie better. He also wants to prove to her that her disfigurement and scars don’t mean the same to him as they do to her. Ian MacKeage is the kind of man any woman would love to have in her life, accepting, nonjudgmental, loving, protecting and the list could go on forever.
Of course, with all the magic swirling around the MacKeages and TarStone, things get a wee off track at times and they have to find their way through, hoping they’re headed in the right direction. An ancestor of Ian’s - we’re talking from way back - meddles something fierce. He’s a hoot of a character, but Jessie learns and Ian knows not to second guess the man when it comes to his hints about the future. The scenes and descriptions of Camp Come-As-You-Are are fun and just the vehicle Jessie needs to know why Ian looks past her physical impediments and sees who she is inside.
The only thing that left me scratching my head and wondering about is near the end when Ian takes Jessie to the summit of TarStone and through his magic, which he now embraces, find out what happened that night four years ago when she was attacked. I know it’s his magic behind all of this, but I don’t understand his taking on the mountain to do it. Nothing more is said about that once he drives his staff into the rock and the magic takes over. We find out what happened to Jessie and who’s responsible for that night, but that’s all. Unless something just went right over my head, which is possible!
But even that doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of this book for me. It’s wonderful seeing the entire family again, catching up with them and their lives. And this book also has more of a Christmas feel to it than its predecessor, A Highlander Christmas - which I also enjoyed quite a bit - especially Jessie and her Christmas tree.
If you’ve not started reading this series and you’re a Highlander fan like me, you need to get with it. You have a lot of fun and magical reading ahead of you!
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
What started out as a time travel romance with the first book in the series has turned into one with magic dancing through these characters generation after generation. This time around it’s Ian MacKeage who must take responsibility for the magic coursing through him, especially after he meets Jessie, a woman both physically and mentally scarred after enduring a tragic and brutal attack.
Jessie has uprooted her life and come to TarStone Mountain Resort in Pine Creek, Maine to start anew. Since the death of her husband she’s felt out of sorts and out of place, not belonging any longer. So after perusing a brochure, she just knows this wonderful, magical place is where she needs to be, despite the flack she’s getting from family and friends. They want her to stay put, forget what happened, and go on with a life she’ll never be happy with.
But the moment she sets foot in Pine Creek, Jessie knows she’s done the right thing. And on her first night there she meets a man. Ian MacKeage. An old-fashioned, handsome, sexy Highlander. Which throws her into a panic wondering how he might react to her scarred and deformed body. Well, at least the place feels like home - especially when she finds the perfect house - and she figures Ian probably won’t bother with her again anyway.
Good thing Jessie figures wrong. Ian is completely taken with her, even more so after witnessing one of her flashbacks, which totally incapacitates her and requires her service dog, Tobias, to stand guard over her until she’s back on her feet. While Ian has his own demons to fight, which have caused him to spend more time on TarStone than in his own home after his return from Afghanistan, he still wants to get to know Jessie better. He also wants to prove to her that her disfigurement and scars don’t mean the same to him as they do to her. Ian MacKeage is the kind of man any woman would love to have in her life, accepting, nonjudgmental, loving, protecting and the list could go on forever.
Of course, with all the magic swirling around the MacKeages and TarStone, things get a wee off track at times and they have to find their way through, hoping they’re headed in the right direction. An ancestor of Ian’s - we’re talking from way back - meddles something fierce. He’s a hoot of a character, but Jessie learns and Ian knows not to second guess the man when it comes to his hints about the future. The scenes and descriptions of Camp Come-As-You-Are are fun and just the vehicle Jessie needs to know why Ian looks past her physical impediments and sees who she is inside.
The only thing that left me scratching my head and wondering about is near the end when Ian takes Jessie to the summit of TarStone and through his magic, which he now embraces, find out what happened that night four years ago when she was attacked. I know it’s his magic behind all of this, but I don’t understand his taking on the mountain to do it. Nothing more is said about that once he drives his staff into the rock and the magic takes over. We find out what happened to Jessie and who’s responsible for that night, but that’s all. Unless something just went right over my head, which is possible!
But even that doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of this book for me. It’s wonderful seeing the entire family again, catching up with them and their lives. And this book also has more of a Christmas feel to it than its predecessor, A Highlander Christmas - which I also enjoyed quite a bit - especially Jessie and her Christmas tree.
If you’ve not started reading this series and you’re a Highlander fan like me, you need to get with it. You have a lot of fun and magical reading ahead of you!
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
October 6, 2011
This started out as a cute holiday contemporary then ventured off in the the Twilight Zone.
First off the hero is Scottish, I totally get that but he's been born and raised in Maine in some small, backwater town and but still has a Scottish accent (ala Jamie from Outlander) with all the "ye's" and "ochs". All his male counterparts talk the same. Is it because they have a clan in this town? If so, wouldn't they have some sort of Maine accent, not a Scottish one?
Hero's Scottish ancestor from some past century pops up and knows the future and all about the heroine. Also has a fetish for her cell phone. he gives her a magic wand type staff, which she loves because I think it's reminds her of the hero's staff, if you know what I mean.
There's a mish mash of so many genres that don't work. Contemporary, historical romance, time travel, thriller, suspense, you name it.
The villain who has caused the heroine a world of woe is so easy to figure out from the beginning.
A very strange book that is very out there with the plot.
Am I missing something because this is the first Chapman book I read.
First off the hero is Scottish, I totally get that but he's been born and raised in Maine in some small, backwater town and but still has a Scottish accent (ala Jamie from Outlander) with all the "ye's" and "ochs". All his male counterparts talk the same. Is it because they have a clan in this town? If so, wouldn't they have some sort of Maine accent, not a Scottish one?
Hero's Scottish ancestor from some past century pops up and knows the future and all about the heroine. Also has a fetish for her cell phone. he gives her a magic wand type staff, which she loves because I think it's reminds her of the hero's staff, if you know what I mean.
There's a mish mash of so many genres that don't work. Contemporary, historical romance, time travel, thriller, suspense, you name it.
The villain who has caused the heroine a world of woe is so easy to figure out from the beginning.
A very strange book that is very out there with the plot.
Am I missing something because this is the first Chapman book I read.
December 31, 2018
Another of my favorite "feel good" series. It is all about the magic. Oh yeah, and highlanders! Gotta love highlanders!
January 5, 2012
Let me just begin by saying, there’s nothing like starting a series with the very last book! Yep, you heard that right. It’s number 8 in the Highlander Series. I gather from a quick browse on Barnes and Noble that our hero is actually a son of one of the couples in the first books of the series. So if you’re familiar with the series you won’t find any comparisons from prior novels in this review. Nope. Instead I’m gonna break down why reading the last book in a series made me hungry to go back to the beginning…
…Because you know I already have Charming the Highlander on my Nook. Yep, I’m good like that.
Without Further Ado…The reasons why I’m starting this series…
Complex Females. Jessie was messy. Not only was she recovering from a failed marriage and devastating loss of a child. She lost both the unborn child and (soon to be ex) husband when an unknown assailant attacked them in their home. Leaving Jessie riddled with traumatic flashbacks, disfiguring scars, and leg issues.
Now, before you go thinking “This is too much for me” or “I don’t like my romance heroines so tragic” Know that such events only lead to Jessie’s character seeming more spunky, funny, down-to-earth, and vulnerable. She seemed real. And this accessibility was because of her soap-opera like past rather than in-spite of it.
The Dog. Loved the dog in this book. Toby was as much of a main character in this book as his human counterparts. I don’t know if it was Ian’s innate connection with animals…or all of the various expressions Chapman gave Toby. But when Jessie starts talking to her dog like a person and he begins to respond (doggie style, no talking animals up in here)…You won’t think it’s weird at all. Mind you he doesn’t speak, but as a service dog trained to protect and comfort his owner a correctly placed tail wag can speak volumes. Bringing him into the story not only added a ‘cute’ factor but depth as well.
Hot Scottish Men. Let’s just repeat that statement. Hot, Scottish, Men. When you hit the scene where half the clan is splashing around a pool…the first time in a very long time I wished I could hop into the book. All those abs…
The premise of this series is that warriors from 18th century (or so) Scotland are tossed forward in time to find the women they are to love. Granted Ian isn’t an original clansman…instead a first generation child. The clan mentality with all its protective instincts and hearty family ethics are very much present in the tale. It’s like reading a historical romance with modern amenities. Very, very fun.
My only caveat with this tale was that we didn’t delve into Ian’s issues (war, being the prodigal son) as much as I’d have liked. I’m not sure if there was more prepping in earlier books(?) but reading this as a standalone I felt as though I was constantly being reminded of Ian’s issues without really seeing evidence of them.
Magic. So color me shocked when real magic began to happen in this book. Lead by Roger (the original Laird of the clan) the paranormal aspects were slowly seeped into the novel. Again, I think because I was so late to the game with this series I was really able to appreciate how well Jessie was integrated into the magical elements. I was new to them too and felt fully prepared when the big magic hit. I loved that. So many times in a series the reader was fully inundated into the world so you miss how choppy or quickly new characters are hit with the world. So I was so happy to see how smooth it all was. And how much I loved the character of Roger. You gotta read this to see him…I enjoyed him so much!
In the end this wasn’t the most “Christmas-y” of reads. True, it happened over the holiday. But could easily be read as a juicy winter read. Don’t be put off from the title simply because you didn’t have time this season…Or if you’re new like me, use the year to catch up and enjoy Jessie, Ian, and Toby next year. If you can wait that long!
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…Because you know I already have Charming the Highlander on my Nook. Yep, I’m good like that.
Without Further Ado…The reasons why I’m starting this series…
Complex Females. Jessie was messy. Not only was she recovering from a failed marriage and devastating loss of a child. She lost both the unborn child and (soon to be ex) husband when an unknown assailant attacked them in their home. Leaving Jessie riddled with traumatic flashbacks, disfiguring scars, and leg issues.
Now, before you go thinking “This is too much for me” or “I don’t like my romance heroines so tragic” Know that such events only lead to Jessie’s character seeming more spunky, funny, down-to-earth, and vulnerable. She seemed real. And this accessibility was because of her soap-opera like past rather than in-spite of it.
The Dog. Loved the dog in this book. Toby was as much of a main character in this book as his human counterparts. I don’t know if it was Ian’s innate connection with animals…or all of the various expressions Chapman gave Toby. But when Jessie starts talking to her dog like a person and he begins to respond (doggie style, no talking animals up in here)…You won’t think it’s weird at all. Mind you he doesn’t speak, but as a service dog trained to protect and comfort his owner a correctly placed tail wag can speak volumes. Bringing him into the story not only added a ‘cute’ factor but depth as well.
Hot Scottish Men. Let’s just repeat that statement. Hot, Scottish, Men. When you hit the scene where half the clan is splashing around a pool…the first time in a very long time I wished I could hop into the book. All those abs…
The premise of this series is that warriors from 18th century (or so) Scotland are tossed forward in time to find the women they are to love. Granted Ian isn’t an original clansman…instead a first generation child. The clan mentality with all its protective instincts and hearty family ethics are very much present in the tale. It’s like reading a historical romance with modern amenities. Very, very fun.
My only caveat with this tale was that we didn’t delve into Ian’s issues (war, being the prodigal son) as much as I’d have liked. I’m not sure if there was more prepping in earlier books(?) but reading this as a standalone I felt as though I was constantly being reminded of Ian’s issues without really seeing evidence of them.
Magic. So color me shocked when real magic began to happen in this book. Lead by Roger (the original Laird of the clan) the paranormal aspects were slowly seeped into the novel. Again, I think because I was so late to the game with this series I was really able to appreciate how well Jessie was integrated into the magical elements. I was new to them too and felt fully prepared when the big magic hit. I loved that. So many times in a series the reader was fully inundated into the world so you miss how choppy or quickly new characters are hit with the world. So I was so happy to see how smooth it all was. And how much I loved the character of Roger. You gotta read this to see him…I enjoyed him so much!
In the end this wasn’t the most “Christmas-y” of reads. True, it happened over the holiday. But could easily be read as a juicy winter read. Don’t be put off from the title simply because you didn’t have time this season…Or if you’re new like me, use the year to catch up and enjoy Jessie, Ian, and Toby next year. If you can wait that long!
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May 24, 2017
I've always been intrigued by highlanders and time travel so this series has always just clicked for me. This installment is no different. I really liked Ian MacKeage and his having an affinity for the handicapped and disabled explained his instant attraction to Jessie Pringle. And when he heard the whole "I lost my boob" thing in the woods, he was beyond intrigued. On a side note,
I really liked Merissa and had hoped she would stay in Maine with Jessie and possibly Duncan. Oh well, I guess she wasn't important enough to the plot to keep her around.
I liked the mystery of who attacked her and her husband but I figured that out way quicker than they did. Even so, it was an enjoyable read and fun to once again return to TarStone Mountain.
I really liked Merissa and had hoped she would stay in Maine with Jessie and possibly Duncan. Oh well, I guess she wasn't important enough to the plot to keep her around.
I liked the mystery of who attacked her and her husband but I figured that out way quicker than they did. Even so, it was an enjoyable read and fun to once again return to TarStone Mountain.
September 4, 2016
I read the rest of this series a really long time ago so I didn't remember a lot of it but I wanted to finish this last book. I should have known when I didn't really remember this series that it wasn't one I really liked. This book was just okay. I think the most frustrating thing was that the parts of the book with the most "meat" were all off stage. When the heroine finally remembered what happened it was off stage. When the hero and his relatives caught the bad guy it was off stage. The fact that the villain was so horribly obvious didn't help either. Also why do they all still have Scottish accents if they are from Maine? I also didn't really get the fight at the end. I'm not sure why she got so mad at him and why he stayed away.
August 10, 2014
This was a refreshing return to Maine and Mt. Tarstone. The story focused on Jessie who was drawn to Pine Lake and relocated from Atlanta based on a brochure she had seen. First night she meets Ian MacGregor and the rest of the story is how she is instantly adopted into the clan and all the pieces fall into romantic place. She gets a little nudge from the mysterious hermit Roger now and then, to help her work thru her past and the danger she and Ian still face. These books always end with the HEA and leave you all warm and fuzzy.
July 9, 2022
Wow sooo cool and what a twist... though i saw it well before the hero or heroine it was a fun little change. Took me so long to figure out who this Ian was since i knew it couldnt be the one i was thinking of. Waiting to read it kept me wracking my brain to figure that one out but by the time i was through the first few chapters i had it all figured out. We really need a Family tress of all these Wonderful Clans and how they all come together.
June 30, 2025
When we lost Janet Chapman we lost a star of the written word.
Every book of the Pine Creek Highlanders Series are some of the best time travel romance books written.
Each book is full of the magic of the universe, humor, misunderstanding between time traveling alpha males with ancient thinking and modern women, a little drama and danger, and ultimately the deep understanding that comes from love.
I cannot recommend this series any higher. Ms. Chapman's gift with the pen comes through every page. Her world-building is so believable one can actually picture the town of Pine Creek existing. Her characters come to life on the page and we get to know them intimately as we get to revisit old friends from prior books.
Janet Chapman also has two series that take off from Pine Creek. One is Midnight Bay and the other Spellbound Falls. Both are just as good as Pine Creek Highlanders. The characters from Pine Creek are6 brought forward into these books so we get to check in on the characters from previous books.
Every book of the Pine Creek Highlanders Series are some of the best time travel romance books written.
Each book is full of the magic of the universe, humor, misunderstanding between time traveling alpha males with ancient thinking and modern women, a little drama and danger, and ultimately the deep understanding that comes from love.
I cannot recommend this series any higher. Ms. Chapman's gift with the pen comes through every page. Her world-building is so believable one can actually picture the town of Pine Creek existing. Her characters come to life on the page and we get to know them intimately as we get to revisit old friends from prior books.
Janet Chapman also has two series that take off from Pine Creek. One is Midnight Bay and the other Spellbound Falls. Both are just as good as Pine Creek Highlanders. The characters from Pine Creek are6 brought forward into these books so we get to check in on the characters from previous books.
December 30, 2016
Timing worked out really well for this one since I actually got to read it for the holidays. I can't recommend her books highly enough if you need a break from the cares of the world and need something with a story that transports you into the story strongly enough that everything around you just goes away and the next thing you know hours have gone by. There are not many book that do this for me but all of Janet Chapman's books do. Start at the beginning and then just enjoy
December 24, 2023
"Highlander for the Holidays" by Janet Chapman. Jessie decides to pick up sticks and move from Atlanta to Maine to recover from a horrible attack and start a new life with her support dog, Toby. She meets two interesting men: Roger who seems to be a hermit, but has magic powers, and Ian who she finds herself attracted to. She has to work with Ian and Roger for her recover
September 27, 2017
This was a bit slow-quick. There was the "hurry up and get to the point" and the "wait... what just happened?"
I loved Toby and Roger. I would love to see them more in whatever series they might end up!
I loved Toby and Roger. I would love to see them more in whatever series they might end up!
March 19, 2020
Just love reading your books when I run out of books
To read i just go back and enjoy reading your books again or just buying a new one of your😀
Just because they are always a great story's so keep writing so I can keep reading your books
Margaret😀😇
To read i just go back and enjoy reading your books again or just buying a new one of your😀
Just because they are always a great story's so keep writing so I can keep reading your books
Margaret😀😇
December 8, 2021
Oh my goodness, what a fun read! This book has it all, action, adventure, thills, suspense - the works! It also has abundant love and humor! I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read more by this author.
February 4, 2017
Good story about people who are disfigured in one way or another, good romance between Jessie and Ian, and a little magic from Roger. Good peaceful read.
September 12, 2017
Awesome
Great find ! Great twist and great ending. First book I have reads of writer Chapman's and won't be the last. I have developed a special place for Highlanders!!
Great find ! Great twist and great ending. First book I have reads of writer Chapman's and won't be the last. I have developed a special place for Highlanders!!
September 16, 2017
I want an Ian for my own, hehehe! Seriously though, this one was good. I don't mind reading about the old fashion men in Janet's books because they are just like my husband.
December 5, 2017
It's a sweet seasonal romance, an easy read.
April 20, 2018
Recovering from trauma Jessica leaves Atlanta to reclaim herself in Maine and finds the hot Scottish Ian. Another great read by Janet Chapman
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November 5, 2018
Really enjoyed this story. It was extremely well written and very lighthearted.
May 14, 2019
3.5 stars
June 2, 2020
I have mixed feelings about the heroine's trauma, but this was a good Christmas read.
June 28, 2020
Rated 3.5 stars
February 16, 2021
The characters never rounded out for me for some reason.
January 23, 2022
Wonderful
Like all of Janet Chapman's books, this was wonderful. Another McKeage meets his match/mate.
Two people needing one another, but yet to meet. Charming story.
Like all of Janet Chapman's books, this was wonderful. Another McKeage meets his match/mate.
Two people needing one another, but yet to meet. Charming story.
November 5, 2022
A great feel good book
What wonderful feel good book. I have read this book many times and its just as good as the first time I read it. a definite must read!!!!!!!!!
What wonderful feel good book. I have read this book many times and its just as good as the first time I read it. a definite must read!!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2023
This was wonderfully written and a whole pleasure to read. The story was full of love and I cannot believe I took so long to read it. I am very glad though that I did. An overall good read.
July 9, 2023
This is the closing chapter of the Pine Creek series. It is sweet and fun. I love Janet Chapman's books. I am on to the Midnight Bay series.
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