Redeemed

The MacKays #2

by Kerrigan Byrne

To a Banshee, revenge is a dish best served screaming...

Kylah MacKay was brutalized and burned alive, but denied her vengeance by a cruel twist of fate. She's drawn to the one man more damaged then her, and becomes a pawn in an ancient war that may cost her very soul. Somehow this man, who has no use for emotion or love, awakens a dangerous desire she'd though died with her.

He's a man out of time...

Daroch McLeod is a ruthless and brilliant Druid driven by a single purpose: Retribution. Abused and tormented, he's promised not to stop until he's retaliated against his immortal captors. And he's never been closer to his goal. Daroch refuses to let the beautiful, inquisitive Banshee, who haunts his every step, uncover his deadly secrets.

Can two souls searching for vengeance find redemption instead?

Join the MacKay Banshees as they each find a love that will be worth defying the forces of evil and risking their souls to save our world.

"Whether she’s writing about Celtic Druids, Victorian bad boys, or brash Irish FBI Agents, Kerrigan Byrne uses her borderline-obsessive passion for history, her extensive Celtic ancestry, and her love of Shakespeare in every book."

The Highland Magic Series

Book 1: Highland Secret Book 2: Highland Shadow Book 3: Highland Stranger Book 4: Highland Darkness Book 5: Highland Devil Book 6: Highland Destiny Book 7: Highland Warlord Book 8: Highland Witch Book : Highland Warrior

Note: This book was previously published as Redeemed.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Paranormal, Historical, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Medieval

114 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 21, 2013

About the author

If you're anything like me, the best night is one spent with a brawny highlander, a mysterious werewolf, a conflicted vampire, or a hot-headed Irishman. My stories span the spectrum of romantic fiction from historical, to paranormal, to romantic suspense. But I can always promise my readers one thing: memorable and sexy Celtic heroes who are guaranteed to heat your blood before they steal your heart. Lose yourself in the enchanted Celtic Isles, you never know who, or what, will find you...

Reviews

[Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like these novellas!
The last one Released was not as good as the previous ones, and I was afraid that the series has begun to slip, but this one was good and I'm happy about it! :D
Loved the druid Daroch as soon as I met him and was intrigued to find out his story! He's such a fantastic character! So brooding, so lonley, so ... sexy... *wink*
I liked Kylah too. With all she suffered before dying I thought she was too traumatized to do anything, but here she's intrigued with Daroch too!
Their love story is sweet and tortured at the same time, but so worthwhile!
I cryed when I was reading about how Daroch found her bones and discovered what actually happened to her. I cryed when he goes to her mother and informs her that he burried her. It was really touching!

Now, I think it's Kamdyn's turn! Wondering who's her man?

[Dalene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second book in the MacKay series and story centering around Kylah who is a Banshee. The author has developed more paranormal ideas in this story and building a new world. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the ideas she has with the interactions of the Banshees and the Druids. The love story is also amazing. Love the ideas and concepts that are not traditional at all due to circumstances that are not normal. A very magical story.

I loved both the hero and heroine, Daroch and Kylah. Their story is amazing and their obstacles they have to overcome. Their interaction with one another just made me fall in love with them. Daroch is just one big teddy bear.

“What do ye know of my heart?” he thundered. “Not a thing,” she admitted gently. “But we are Banshees. We’re drawn to sadness, anger, and loss. Thus is our nature.”
Byrne, Kerrigan (2013-04-21). Redeemed (Heroes of the Highlands) (The MacKays #2) (Kindle Locations 812-813). Ardent Publishing. Kindle Edition.

I recommend this book to readers of the series and readers who enjoy paranormal romances.

[Tiffinie Helmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't get enough of Kerrigan's banshees. This one is the 2nd in the banshees series and so completely different than the first one. Kayla and Daroch were fireworks together. But more than the heat keep me hanging on every word. The way Kerrigan writes is pure poetry. Not to mention, what I learned about history and science and legends that she infused within this story. I loved the history and the legends just as much as I loved the romance between Kayla and Daroch. The way that she handled the brutal way in which Kayla dies was so compassionate and touching that it brought tears to my eyes. There is beauty and danger and love within this story. This story has it all and I can't wait to see what Kerrigan is going to do with the youngest sister story.

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[sadiereads_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, I loved this one a lot more than the first one of this spin off. This is such a great HR fantasy series. Kylah and Daroch brought the fire, they had banter, and they had swoony moments. This features one of my favorite niche tropes - since you're not corporeal lemme watch you masturbate while I teach you self pleasure.

Love these banshee sisters and excited to read Kamdyn's next.

CW for mentions of rape

[Janet Juengling-Snell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Kerrigan Byrne first book in her Banshees series and I didn’t think she would be able to top it, but I’m pleased to say that I was wrong. I adored this book.

"Redeemed” by Kerrigan Byrne picks up here from Book 1,” Released” left off. Once again, Kerrigan has written “Redeemed” so it can easily be read as a standalone. Personally, I would highly recommend reading “Released” for the sheer pleasure.

Kylah MacKay was brutally rape and burned to death a year before, along with her two sisters. Seeking revenge, they became Banshees, mythical ghost like beings who can kill with their scream. Ever hear of the term, “screaming like a Banshee”. Except, now the men reasonable for their death are already dead by the hands of another, which means that Kylah’s soul will belong to the Fae fairies since she can’t complete her revenge in a year’s time and her time was quickly running out.

Being a Banshee, Kylah is drawn to negative emotions; this is where she meets the dark and mysterious Druid, Daroch McLeod. Daroch is a man on a mission. He is out for revenge and he is so close. He has lived a life of solitude for many years, revenge consuming his life and he doesn’t have time to deal with the tiny snip of a lass that just floated into his cave. He wants her Gone! Kylah on the other hand, become intrigued with Daroch and stays, driving him crazy with her questions and with his over whelming desire for her!

From the moment Kylah and Daroch meet, there is non-stop tension and fireworks. I loved the dialog between these two wonderfully crafted characters. It was clever and witty. As they learn more about each other, Kylah and Daroch form a sort of bond, each understanding the others need for revenge.

When Daroch discovers the truth of how Kylah was killed and what he does next is so tender and heartwarming that it brought tears to this reader’s eyes. This is a turning point for the couple as Daroch starts stirring emotions within Kylah that she thought had died with her that fateful night. The manner in which Kerrigan brought these two together was a touch of brilliance.

It was at this point in the book that I was hanging on by the edge of my seat with anticipation as to what was going to happen.

Was Daroch finally going to have his revenge? What would happen to Kylah since she couldn’t complete hers? Can the two lovers have their Happy Ever After?

True to Kerrigan Byrne style, just when you think there is no hope for these two wonderful characters, who by this point stole my heart, she pulls everything together in a nice little package, complete with a pretty bow on top!

I breathlessly wait for the third and final book in the magnificent series!

[Dawn Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each new novella Kerrigan grows as a writer. This novella is very well written. I was taken on a magical journey. This was such a romantic love story.

I always get a little worried before reading a novella because I have found in so many cases that the novellas I read feel rushed or feel like I am missing something but that is never a problem with Kerrigan's novella's.

This story had so much depth. It was so powerful. We get action, mystery, betrayal, pain, passion, lust, romance and smoking hot sex scenes all rolled in one.

It was amazing how Kerrigan brought the druid and the banshee together in this story. I was shocked to find out. I would of never thought that was where the story would go. She keeps expanding the wonderful magical world of berserkers, banshee's, druids, Fae's and so much more I just can't get enough.

The characters are always unique and intriguing. Her hero's are to die for.

I was wondering how Kylah would over come what happened to her, if she would ever be able to but Kerrigan really pulled this one together to make an impact on me and my heart.

Kylah and Daroch were perfect for each other. The ending was so special.

I can picture the story play out like a movie in my head because of the amazing descriptions and details she writes. This is a keeper! Loved it with a passion

[Lance · Rating 5 out of 5]

There really isn't much more I can say about this book that I didn't say in previous reviews of Kerrigan Byrne's books. Redeemed has all of the qualities that make me a fan of hers. Vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, detailed explanations of the history of that era, excellent characters that the reader will love and of course some steamy romance.

In this book, both Kylah and Daroch have revenge on their minds, although for different reasons. Kylah's spirit lives on after being burned alive, while Daroch keeps his demons much more private. But he has a spell on Kylah and he brings out so much of her. They are drawn together in this one common bond, and the adventure they share is magical - in many ways! The best example of that magic is when Daroch is saved from drowning by seals! And after they bring him to the surface - they stick thier tongue out at Kylah. I loved this lighthearted funny passage.

Ms. Byrne has written another winner and is well on the way to producing another excellent series. I cannot wait for the next one!

I wish to thank Ms. Byrne for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Death shouldn't be able to stop love from happening right?? After a brutal death by fire Kylah becomes a Banshee. Drawn to a dark cavern following the sadness and anger she felt, leads her to her future. Well actually a savagely beautiful Druid with a penchant for revenge.

Daroch is lead through life by logic and a scientific way of thinking. He is dead set on being the master of his own fate. After his hard lesson learned in life, he will have his vengeance on those who imprisoned him. His sanctuary is definitely disrupted by the beautiful and brilliant Banshee. Only together they can over come the past transgressions that would have consumed them.

I just LOVE Highland romances, and Kerrigan Byrne is an author easy to love. Her stories include berserkers,shifters and now Banshees with her own personal flair thrown in the mix. Things you can count on in her writing would be: Action,Love, Sexy Highland men, Beautiful strong women, and some HOT one on one time with the two.

I have never been disappointed with any of her books, and even better you don't have to read them in order, to know what is going on!!

[ᑭᑌᑎƳᗩ [Punya Reviews...] · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review contains spoilers and they're mostly my thoughts as I went with the book...

Now, this was gooooood! When I read the first book of this sub-series, Released, I was disappointed because some of the things didn’t work out for me. But with Redeemed, Kerrigan proves again that she knows what she’s about. Redeemed was the story of second banshee MacKay sister, Kylah and the mysterious Druid, Daroch. I mentioned in my review of Released that I could feel the intensity and attraction between the two and I’m glad to report that that’s how it stayed all through their own book.

I’d recommend to anyone wanting to read this book to start with book 1 of the Highland Historical series. They’re not intertwined in that sense, and Redeemed is not really connected to the 3 MacLauchlan installments but MacKays are introduced in those books. Reading those will give you an idea of how things came to be. Moreover, those books are awesome, so why not read them first?

Three sisters- Katriona, Kylah and Kamdyn died in a fateful night, together. Kylah, the middle and the most beautiful of them was the target of cruel laird of the MacKays, Angus. His repeated attempts to make Kylah his own failed, or were spurned by Kylah and her mother, so he did what he always did best; doing something horrible burning them alive! If he can’t have her, so no one ever will! Kylah was raped before she, her sisters and their mother were set on fire. Their mother somehow made it out but with severe burns, though the sisters never did.

Angus meets his end quite horribly too, to know how you’ll have to read the MacLauchlan Brothers’ series. I still didn’t know what he did to the girls, only that he was callous, cruel and plain disgusting. After gaining lairdship, Angus did nothing but harming and killing people, only think of his own pleasure and luxury. His younger twin, Rory was ashamed of his brother’s activities, and helped in the quest of getting rid of him for his clan’s betterment. When Rory becomes laird in Released, he inherits a lot of things and none was good; an appalling reputation thanks to Angus and their father, a clan with deep debts, empty larders and a bad army, among other things.

It’s been a year since the grotesque deaths of the sisters. We learn that Rory was in love with the eldest, Katriona but it never went anywhere when she was alive. Katriona and her family became the washerwomen for the clan after their father, the blacksmith, died. And after that incident, their mother’s plea makes the Banshee queen Cliodnah break the treaty that says no interference with humans, transforming them into banshees. A deal was struck so that they get their vengeance on the cruel MacKay laird and their family. They were supposed to have claimed one soul each. Katriona was supposed to have taken Rory’s, but things don’t go as planned. Seems like except for Rory, none of their supposed victim is alive, a fact the sisters weren’t aware of. Even then, she can’t kill Rory because he is An Dioladh (returned from the dead). On top of that, she then goes and falls in love with him all over again.

Yah it was a bit of a confusing mess for me, but the best part was that meeting of Kylah and Daroch.

Daroch, the mysterious Druid was summoned by Rory to take care of the banshee business. Daroch sees Kylah hovering in the keep, near Rory’s seat and somehow he denies his help to Rory on this. He couldn’t bring himself to do anything to that banshee.

When this story begins, Katriona is already married to Rory but she has another name and a body that doesn’t belong to her. Her marriage to the brother of a man who so brutally violated her upsets Kylah. She can’t bring herself to come to terms with it. She hovers around for a while, not knowing what to do. Somehow, she’s attracted to the grotto where the Druid lives; a place near The Allt Dubh or The River Black. Kylah remembers the man; his savage and intense eyes on her, his mud-splattered body and clothing. He seemed wild, a creation of Mother Nature. But who he really is? Kylah is very curious and so, when she finds him in his grotto she starts her ‘know yet Druid’ in her own way; by questioning him to aggravation! *heehee*

That was the fun part, as Kylah would be there, poking Daroch with questions that would annoy him immensely. He’d even try to show his annoyance, ask her to leave but without any real emphasis on any of it. Cause among all his logical thinking and truth-seeking endeavors, Daroch could see Kylah’s beauty, even through her pale, sickly green glow, while her sisters had bright blue ones. Daroch would deny his attractions but his nether region would choose to ignore his commands. After all, he’s a millennia old Druid, who has knowledge of ancient things and knows language that has long been dead. And he has been without a woman for around a hundred year since his return from the Fey world.

Daroch was kidnapped by someone there. Whom, we don’t know until the story progresses quite a bit. It was hinted, however subtly, that Daroch was indeed that Fey’s kept, slave boy. He was big, manly and good-looking and was ensnared young. His family and the ones he loved were torn from him. He was with the Fey for a few months. By then, millennia has passed in the Human world. We learn of his history, as he later tells Kylah and how he became to be a MacLeod, though that’s not his own clan. His people do not exist anymore.

I enjoyed their banters throughout the story thoroughly and was glad that Kylah was having some fun because she deserved it. All her life, she’d been ‘wanted’ by everyone, even people whom she never wanted or needed. She suffered much. Now she wants to be with someone who apparently doesn’t want her. Daroch started out irritated by her ‘whys’, and yet, as time passed, he begins to get used to with their seemingly unwanted communication and her adorably curious ways. He even begins craving her presence. Daroch is alone and he craves for human touch, no matter how vehemently he likes to deny that.

Once, when Kylah stops visiting him suddenly, Daroch is restless and goes to find her. And on that journey he discovers the sad truth of Kylah’s death, along with some more heartbreaking revelations. This shakes Daroch to the core. It seems like his Banshee has suffered a lot. He takes care of the business there, hoping that Kylah would follow him. Which she does, thankfully. Kylah can’t feel but be more attracted to Daroch. She doesn’t know what this means though her body indicates things that confuses her. Sex is not pleasure for her, but pain and humiliation.

This time, Daroch seems to be more open and talks more about what he wants; which is her of course. But it can’t be. She can’t touch him, neither can he her. Daroch tries to teach Kylah about the pleasures of a woman’s body to help her forgetting the memories of that dreadful night. It was... quite amazing, how he instructs her about self-pleasure, something that would make her aware that she can have that pleasure. That it’s not all about forced invasion, pain and humiliation. Kylah is intrigued and proves to be an apt pupil. But when it’s time for him to do something about his own pleasure, Daroch becomes cold and aloof once more. Kylah unintentionally mentions about watching him pleasure himself which triggers some of his own shameful memories, however long ago those were. For Daroch that is a no-go area.

In between, it’s reveal that Daroch has been working on mixtures and so on to destroy the Fey. He hates them with a vengeance, and for a good cause. And Daroch would die trying to fulfill his quest. We also learn that it was Cliodnah who kidnapped and kept him. I was quite disappointed because she proved to be helpful, albeit in a total give and take way, for Katriona. Never thought she’d turn out to be such a horrendous b!tch! She sends her best assassin Ly Erg to kill Daroch. In the fighting that followed, Daroch wins somehow but not entirely unharmed. He soon discovers a secret weapon that might prove to be very promising for his quest. Kylah is a little hurt that he wants to destroy the Fey because she’s almost one of them now but when she learns of Daroch’s history, she is adamant to help him.

They come closer, and start spending more time together, of which Cliodnah is alerted. One day, she visits Kylah and hints at dirty things about her and Daroch. Kylah finally understands who was behind her Druid’s misery, a fact that only emboldens Kylah’s hatred for the Banshee queen. Then Cliodnah blackmails her. She knows what Daroch is planning, though not about the secret weapon he found that would kill the Fey like any human and Kylah is adamant to keep it that way. Cliodnah gives Kylah her human body back, in return Kylah only has to kill Daroch and save the Fey.

But Kylah is a smart-a$$ and she spends that one night with her Druid by making love, and then informing him what Cliodnah has asked her to do. Daroch was just... wow, sooo HOT in bed! He was simply crazy about Kylah and you can imagine what it did to him when, finally, he could touch her to his heart’s content.

That was just... oh my! Ooh la-la ... *gets distracted*



Back to the review... :p

I must say, the final showdown had me totally glued to the pages. It was very well done. I loved how things turned out for Daroch and Kylah in the end. It was just perfect, so much so that I wanted the story to go on! The end of this book promised more goodies. There’s a new Banshee queen, Tah Lia and Kamdyn has left with her, hired to act as her new hand maiden. I was thinking Kamdyn might be paired with Lorne, Rory’s right-hand man but right now, I’m not really sure. Then again, it’ll be like unwrapping a gift when the next installment is out. I can barely wait!!

Kerrigan please write fasterrrrr!! Hahaha

4.5 stars.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5
It was ok. For some reason I expected more depth in the characters' trauma but lol no. I even got angry because it felt like Daroch's past was described as "worse" than Kylah's and just no. She deserved better. I really wanted her to get her revenge some way or another but :(

Moreover, I really didn't feel the attraction between Kylah and Daroch and it just didn't convince me. Everything felt rush and meh. Like how does Kylah trust him so easily after what she had been through? I did like the characters tho, but together... there was too much to unravel to make this story so simple. But well, it's barely 100 pages, what did I expect hahaha

So far, I prefer the McLauchlands' stories. Let's see how the thrid goes.

[Leanne Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kylah's story was so heartbreaking how she ended up a banshee. But I think this was my favorite of all the highland Magic stories. She was so funny, quirky with all her "why's" but also such a sad, tragic character for what was done to her. Her druid, Daroch was just as broken and injured from his violent past. Finding each other was all the heat, magic and healing... I loved this story. All these stories are AMAZING! Kerrigan's writing style and imagination is flawless and impossible to put down. She is one of the most talented writer's I've ever read.

[Ashley N. · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. The banshee/fae/druid mythology is not my jam. I did like the core story, but I felt like I had to wade through too many fantasy aspects to get it. Took me entirely too long to read a novella length story. Again, this could work for you, but not to my taste.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a good job. I enjoyed the short story and the characters.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I pick up a Kerrigan Byrne book and I know that I am going to get a well written entertaining story. She has never, not once failed to impress me with her mad story telling skills. This installment of the Banshee series is no exception to that. This book picks up pretty close to where RELEASED left off.

Of the wronged MacKay women Kylah has the most reason for revenge: chained, used and left to burn alive Kylah feels nothing in death. She is left uncomfortably numb. She knows that she should feel something at the very least a burn for revenge but with that option gone for good she has nothing left, not even her Banshee scream. As a banshee she is drawn to strong dark emotions, one day she was out wandering and was drawn to a place of great anguish. It is there in the presence of all that pain that she is finally able to find her own pain and anger and at long last her scream. She is surprised to find that she is not alone in the cave and as it turns out it was the Druid and not the cave that she was drawn too. Never has she felt such pain in one person, not even herself. Daroch is a man of science, a Druid, possibly the last of his kind. Born thousands of years earlier he should have died with his people, but fate was not so kind. Now his one goal in life is to destroy all things Fae, and he is running out of time. When a curious, beautiful banshee shows up in his cave the last thing he wants is her distracting him or finding out what he is up to. If he finds a way to kill the Fae, that would include her…

Despite everything that was done to her Kylah has this quite innocence about her. At the time of her death she was still young and had left a fairly sheltered life and even though her innocence was stolen from her she still maintains a piece of that after death. She also has an insatiable curiosity about her, it kind of reminds you of a young child always asking the question “why?”. Only instead of being annoying she asks intelligent questions and has a quick mind. Daroch is at first annoyed that his solitude has been invaded but he quickly comes to appreciate her intelligent, curious mind. Kylah is had to not like, she is sweet and despite her beauty she is not spoiled. With little else to do, Kylah decides to throw in her lot with Daroch whether he likes it or not, so she is a bit of a stubborn wench.

Daroch has met his match, finally someone that can out stubborn him. She’s not tangible so it’s not like he can physically remove her from his presence. Daroch is dark, brooding and tortured soul; everything we have come to love in our Alpha male lead. He is freak’n sexy! All muscle, brains, magic and bad attitude! A killer combo if you ask me. Kylah is not immune to this combo either. Even though Kylah almost kills him twice in about an hour, Daroch finds himself thawing towards her. Soon he is finding himself looking forward to her company instead of dreading it and then he is left wondering how in the hell that happened. For over a century he hasn’t so much as wanted to be near another person, but this slip of a lass is getting past all of his defenses.

Together, these two are better than they are a part. In such a short period of time they become a team. Each one is strong where the other is weak, each teaching other new things about life and about death. Kylah gets Daroch to rethink some of this theories and start and living. Daroch helps Kylah find herself as a woman and to help her discover she is more than a beautiful face and that she has a brain that she can use. Little by little they help each other heal, but each has a soul deep need for revenge and it may just destroy them both…

Rating: 5

[LadyCalico · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone who hates Paranormal Romance beyond any other genre of fiction, I can't understand why I drop everything, including any other books I am in the midst of reading, and dive right into a Byrne novella as soon as it becomes available on Amazon. That incongruity is in itself a review that speaks louder than my words ever could. For one thing these novellas are blessedly short, do not go to ridiculous lengths to drag things out, and go straight to the meat of the action and romance without a lot of non-nutritive filler. I do not enjoy the banshee stories quite as much as the berserkers, but I thought Redeemed was better than Released--although they are all good.

[Whitebeard Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in the series so far that I have ventured to read. I'm not a fan of fairie tales but the very capable writing and characters that are easy to believe regardless of their race(in this case, spectres, ghosts, banchees, fairies and Druids) make these stories hard not to enjoy no matter your taste in reading. As I said after the first in the series, I'll read one more on the strength of the writing and storytelling.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book and would consider it my favorite in the series so far. I knew from book 1 that Daroch had a story to tell and oh did he ever... I also enjoyed Kylah and getting to see her character evolve over the course of the book. This is definitely one that I recommend and I know you will enjoy it. :)

[Maida · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars. Another winner! I am so impressed with how complete the story is even though it's short. We learned so much about Daroch and Kylah and what happened to them in the past through dialogue and observation. The development of their relationship did not feel rushed. The writing is superb. Oh, and the love scenes were HOT!

[Kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Kylah's story. I felt this one was extremely emotional, because not only she but Daroch had suffered so much. They really needed each other to heal and learn to love. Another page turning story from Kerrigan and now i await Kamdym and wonder what the Fae have instore for her.

[❆ Crystal ❆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining. I liked it.

[Angelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5 star read for me love this author have not been dissapointed once with her books. All are fantastic.

[T.H.]

Amazon freebie 5/5

[Letschat1974 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars (jess michaels (fire), Jayne Castel, Ashe Barker, Cecelia Mecca)

....sexy good short story with a little ‘Scottish magic and historical tales’. story includes dialogue around elements, chemicals, and a little bit of talking to animals (like Aquaman).

I really did like the H/H’s for all the books; well paired as a couple in its writing.

writing style is easy to follow. Strong women, humour and overall enjoyable read.

romantic/sexual content is written well throughout the book (kissing, oral, love making) I’d rate it 4/5 steam and fire.

I love series around family members or a group of friends. I love the series even more when the author intertwines those characters throughout the book series (it’s a pet peeve when authors don’t do that because what’s the point of the series and introducing the characters if they are not going to interact throughout the series).

I’m not a huge fan of ‘internal dialogue’ in books. I can only take so much before I start skimming through pages and I found myself doing that with this book/series. But nothing that was too annoying for me.

would absolutely recommend the book and the series. you don’t have to read the series in order but i would suggest you do read them in order because the history of characters would bring better enjoyment of the stories in general.

[The Sleeping Fox · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one really lost me. Where to begin? Well, I was really intrigued from Kat and Rory's story when we saw the first interaction between Daroch and Kyla. Kyla's story is tragic, at the hands of Rory's evil twin Angus. So I did like the backstory in the fact that there was substantial backstory, but not because of Kyla's suffering. Now, that aside, I felt the friendship was there between Daroch and Kyla. It was moving and poignant what Daroch did for Kyla and her family once he found out what had happened in the forge. I can't say I was 100% sold on the chemistry, but eh. My major moment of feeling lost was when Daroch started explaining the science behind his experiments, the aurora borealis, and the fig sap. Uhhh, it was jarring in two ways: one, the scientific terms sounded modern/a little out of context (maybe I'm wrong, and they were already scientifically advanced and using these terms) and two, it took away from the plot and I found myself bored. As always, there were love scenes and even though I skipped them, at least they were a little more creative than the earlier ones in this series.

[Christina Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book on the Banshee's...Kylah suffered more than her sisters. She is damaged banshee, that cannot get out all of her feelings
Daroch McLeod is a druid that has been sorely abused by the Fae and wants his revenge, but then he met Kylah, who is part fae now.
This is a great story of love conquers all.
Derek Perkins narrates and doe a wonderful job. I want more stories on the Druid's, Banshee, and Berserkers from Kerrigan Byrne. I hope she writes more.

[Ms Cat's World · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have liked to have a bit more back story or other lead-ins from Daroch and Kylah's past story-lines. That is just me though. I adore Druid history and a lot was lacking on that end. A couple passionate moments with nitty gritty; nothing graphic. "Meh"

I never felt like I connected with the characters; felt rushed, fast-paced, and lacking character development.

[Cameron Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

TW: discussion of past rape. 3.5 stars. A lot darker than I expected.

3/6/22
Okay so a few days passed since I read it, while my rating doesn't changes, there are some aspects of the book that kind of stuck with me and made me a bit uneasy. There are moments where it is discussed what happened to the hero while he was with the faerie, and they were pretty dark. I was driving in my car, and I thought about it and it made me queasy. I understand those parts written to show how cruel the banshee queen was, but golly. It was a lot.

[Deb Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

So this is my favorite

This whole series has been awesome, but this has been my favorite. Kylah is amazingly quietly strong even after all she suffered. Trigger warning as she is raped before the book starts. It is talked about but not graphically and is handled in a supportive manner.