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★★★★★ "My favorite hero ever!" ~ Tareef, Kindle Customer
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★★★★★ "Loved it and can't wait to read book 3!" ~ Alivia L., Kindle Customer
A STORM IS COMING...
Although she faces the tragic loss of her husband, Brenna will never succumb to fear or grief, nor will she surrender to the one man she despises - the very man who now has the power to control her destiny. Like the storms that rage unchecked over the moors, her fury is about to be unleashed.
A HIDDEN LOVE...
He does not look at her, or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land besieged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart crumble.
If he can earn her trust, the one woman he has always loved may at last be his. But first, he must save what he cherishes most from a nightmare of dark secrets.
★★★★★ "Love love love love this book. It was awesome!" ~ Tonya L., Kindle Customer
★★★★★ "Loved it and can't wait to read book 3!" ~ Alivia L., Kindle Customer
A STORM IS COMING...
Although she faces the tragic loss of her husband, Brenna will never succumb to fear or grief, nor will she surrender to the one man she despises - the very man who now has the power to control her destiny. Like the storms that rage unchecked over the moors, her fury is about to be unleashed.
A HIDDEN LOVE...
He does not look at her, or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land besieged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart crumble.
If he can earn her trust, the one woman he has always loved may at last be his. But first, he must save what he cherishes most from a nightmare of dark secrets.
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First published January 9, 2014
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Lily Baldwin
34 books162 followers"Lily Baldwin weaves thrilling tales in a beautiful, lyrical style, captivating readers from the first word to the last contented sigh." - Ceci Giltenan, Bestselling author
"Lily Baldwin...paints a beautiful literary picture with strong characters and an intriguing storyline." - Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling author
"You know a book is great when you can feel the characters pain, their fears and their happiness...Lily Baldwin's books do that!" - Amazon Reviewer
Award-winning Historical Romance author Lily Baldwin loves writing, Scotland, her wonderful husband and beautiful young daughter--though not necessarily in that order. She has a BA in anthropology from the University of New Hampshire, and an MA in International Studies from Birmingham University in the UK. She daydreams constantly, and gets her best story ideas while running; she is even training for a half-marathon. She also finds inspiration in Nature, a quality revealed through the powerful description and drama in her books. Currently TO BEWITCH A HIGHLANDER, HIGHLAND THUNDER, and TO LOVE A WARRIOR (Books 1, 2 & 3 of the Isle of Mull series) are available. HIGHLAND SHADOWS, Beautiful Darkness Series, Book 1 is a Paranormal Highland Romance. Lily is hoping to release book 2 in the Beautiful Darkness Series in Spring 2016. A JEWEL IN THE VAULTS, an award-winning novella, will soon be available in audio! Most recently, Lily has released JACK: A Scottish Outlaw with the promise of many more Scottish Outlaws to come.
She lives in New England with her cherished husband and daughter.
"Lily Baldwin...paints a beautiful literary picture with strong characters and an intriguing storyline." - Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling author
"You know a book is great when you can feel the characters pain, their fears and their happiness...Lily Baldwin's books do that!" - Amazon Reviewer
Award-winning Historical Romance author Lily Baldwin loves writing, Scotland, her wonderful husband and beautiful young daughter--though not necessarily in that order. She has a BA in anthropology from the University of New Hampshire, and an MA in International Studies from Birmingham University in the UK. She daydreams constantly, and gets her best story ideas while running; she is even training for a half-marathon. She also finds inspiration in Nature, a quality revealed through the powerful description and drama in her books. Currently TO BEWITCH A HIGHLANDER, HIGHLAND THUNDER, and TO LOVE A WARRIOR (Books 1, 2 & 3 of the Isle of Mull series) are available. HIGHLAND SHADOWS, Beautiful Darkness Series, Book 1 is a Paranormal Highland Romance. Lily is hoping to release book 2 in the Beautiful Darkness Series in Spring 2016. A JEWEL IN THE VAULTS, an award-winning novella, will soon be available in audio! Most recently, Lily has released JACK: A Scottish Outlaw with the promise of many more Scottish Outlaws to come.
She lives in New England with her cherished husband and daughter.
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February 15, 2025
This is an interesting read, much more interesting than book 1 . Duncan had always loved Brenna .
After her husband and his best friend had died. Duncan had promised his friend that he would look out after his wife and daughter.
Brenna had always thought Duncan did not like her. After her husband’s death, she started to see Duncan in a different light.
After her husband and his best friend had died. Duncan had promised his friend that he would look out after his wife and daughter.
Brenna had always thought Duncan did not like her. After her husband’s death, she started to see Duncan in a different light.
October 24, 2017
Wonderful story of abiding love
This was such a wonderful story of abiding love. Duncan fell in love with Brenna the moment he first saw her only to discover she was married to his best friend Ewan. Being an honorable man, he hardened his heart towards Brenna to keep him from acting on his impulses to ravish her and dishonor himself and betray his friend. When Ewan lays dying in his arms after saving his life, he promises Ewan to take care of Brenna and their adopted daughter Nellore. Feeling he still can't pursue the woman he loves for fear that he will dishonor his friends memory and sacrifice, he continues to treat Brenna with indifference much to her chagrin. The longer he is around Brenna, he finally comes to realize he can no longer ignore the love he has for her and when Nellore's life is threatened, Duncan steps in and promises to keep her safe. I thoroughly enjoyed Duncan and Brenna's story and it had me totally absorbed. Highly recommend it!
This was such a wonderful story of abiding love. Duncan fell in love with Brenna the moment he first saw her only to discover she was married to his best friend Ewan. Being an honorable man, he hardened his heart towards Brenna to keep him from acting on his impulses to ravish her and dishonor himself and betray his friend. When Ewan lays dying in his arms after saving his life, he promises Ewan to take care of Brenna and their adopted daughter Nellore. Feeling he still can't pursue the woman he loves for fear that he will dishonor his friends memory and sacrifice, he continues to treat Brenna with indifference much to her chagrin. The longer he is around Brenna, he finally comes to realize he can no longer ignore the love he has for her and when Nellore's life is threatened, Duncan steps in and promises to keep her safe. I thoroughly enjoyed Duncan and Brenna's story and it had me totally absorbed. Highly recommend it!
October 23, 2020
I liked the history
I think I was more into the history than the romance in this book. I love Scottish history and instantly recognized Angus Og MacDonald's name.
I had a hard time liking either of the main characters at first. I dubbed Duncan a pig because he had sex with some strange woman on the mountain just because and then wanted a dancer. It was like he couldn't control himself. It made me think less of him.
Brenna seemed like a shrew. Everyone kept saying she was steady and even tempered but she said rude things to people and was super impatient and ungrateful.
I liked the plot though and the other characters.
I have one more complaint. One of my biggest peeves is when an author writes too much introspection, especially in romantic scenes. It ruins the scene. I don't want to go through paragraphs and pages of introspection over and over again.
I think I was more into the history than the romance in this book. I love Scottish history and instantly recognized Angus Og MacDonald's name.
I had a hard time liking either of the main characters at first. I dubbed Duncan a pig because he had sex with some strange woman on the mountain just because and then wanted a dancer. It was like he couldn't control himself. It made me think less of him.
Brenna seemed like a shrew. Everyone kept saying she was steady and even tempered but she said rude things to people and was super impatient and ungrateful.
I liked the plot though and the other characters.
I have one more complaint. One of my biggest peeves is when an author writes too much introspection, especially in romantic scenes. It ruins the scene. I don't want to go through paragraphs and pages of introspection over and over again.
December 29, 2018
Great Read!
Nothing better than a wonderful Scottish Highlander book to make you stay awake all night because you can’t stop reading it. This book is a wee bit long but it’s worth it in the end. I loved Book 1 in the series Isle of Mull and have enjoyed Book 2 even more. It’s well written and full of amazing imagery. There is fiery tempers, love, laughter, mystery, friendship, and so much more to this book. Take a chance and read a great series.
Nothing better than a wonderful Scottish Highlander book to make you stay awake all night because you can’t stop reading it. This book is a wee bit long but it’s worth it in the end. I loved Book 1 in the series Isle of Mull and have enjoyed Book 2 even more. It’s well written and full of amazing imagery. There is fiery tempers, love, laughter, mystery, friendship, and so much more to this book. Take a chance and read a great series.
October 5, 2018
Highland Thunder
This was an amazing read so much drama and excitement I enjoy reading your books the characters are amazing your books have everything I look forward to in reading love drama and great endings.I m now reading to read book 3 in this series.Thank you you are a great writer
This was an amazing read so much drama and excitement I enjoy reading your books the characters are amazing your books have everything I look forward to in reading love drama and great endings.I m now reading to read book 3 in this series.Thank you you are a great writer
March 22, 2018
Wonderful!
This was the second book in the series and I loved, loved, loved it. Brenna and Duncan's story is one filled with danger and heartbreak before these two can find their happiness. I fell in love with Duncan from the very first page! Fantastic series!
This was the second book in the series and I loved, loved, loved it. Brenna and Duncan's story is one filled with danger and heartbreak before these two can find their happiness. I fell in love with Duncan from the very first page! Fantastic series!
November 7, 2018
Good Reading
Great storyline and characters. Enjoyed following along and trying to figure out what would happen next. Love the setting of Scotland. Have been there but would love exploring more.
Great storyline and characters. Enjoyed following along and trying to figure out what would happen next. Love the setting of Scotland. Have been there but would love exploring more.
May 3, 2024
Highland Thunder r
The reader is drawn into the time period and suffers and rejoices with the characters. I would have liked to have more can't wait t Duncan and Brenna married but thoroughly enjoyed the book, and can't wait until I can read the 3 rd book.
The reader is drawn into the time period and suffers and rejoices with the characters. I would have liked to have more can't wait t Duncan and Brenna married but thoroughly enjoyed the book, and can't wait until I can read the 3 rd book.
December 30, 2024
Highland Thunder
Another fast fun read. What do you do when you love your best friends wife? You make her life hell. Breanna is suddenly widowed. She is thrust with her husband's best friend as a protector. She finds herself drawn to him, yet he dislikes her. Or does he?
Another fast fun read. What do you do when you love your best friends wife? You make her life hell. Breanna is suddenly widowed. She is thrust with her husband's best friend as a protector. She finds herself drawn to him, yet he dislikes her. Or does he?
November 16, 2021
Will keep you interested
Many twists and turns in this book and I think you will enjoy it!!I was beginning to wonder about Brianna and Duncan for awhile there... All is well!
Many twists and turns in this book and I think you will enjoy it!!I was beginning to wonder about Brianna and Duncan for awhile there... All is well!
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March 19, 2023Part of Isle of Mull box set.
September 18, 2015
Rating: 5 Stars
Description: "A storm is coming...Although Brenna faces tragic loss, she will never succumb to grief or fear, nor will she surrender to the one man she despises the very man who now has the power to control her destiny. Like the storms that rage unchecked over the moors, her fury is about to be unleashed"
"A hidden love...Duncan does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly he does not touch her. These are the rules he set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friends wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land beseiged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart, crumble"
Review: What can I say about this book? How about it was amazing!!! I fell in love with the characters instantly, Brenna is definitely my favorite. She reminds me a lot of myself, she's a very strong independent woman, if she loves something or someone she fights for it, even if it means hurting herself in the process. Duncan was a great character also, I liked reading his about his battle with his heart, he tried so hard to stay away from Brenna but he just couldn't do it. I was able to see his soft side but also seen how mean and rude he was to Brenna. He did frustrate me a few times with how rude he was to her but I understood why.
The story line was great, I never expected the ending at all. I was thinking it was one person when it was someone else completely. I think the author did an amazing job with the wording and detail, I could imagine myself being in the book and watching everything unfold. I would definitely recommend this book.
Description: "A storm is coming...Although Brenna faces tragic loss, she will never succumb to grief or fear, nor will she surrender to the one man she despises the very man who now has the power to control her destiny. Like the storms that rage unchecked over the moors, her fury is about to be unleashed"
"A hidden love...Duncan does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly he does not touch her. These are the rules he set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friends wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land beseiged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart, crumble"
Review: What can I say about this book? How about it was amazing!!! I fell in love with the characters instantly, Brenna is definitely my favorite. She reminds me a lot of myself, she's a very strong independent woman, if she loves something or someone she fights for it, even if it means hurting herself in the process. Duncan was a great character also, I liked reading his about his battle with his heart, he tried so hard to stay away from Brenna but he just couldn't do it. I was able to see his soft side but also seen how mean and rude he was to Brenna. He did frustrate me a few times with how rude he was to her but I understood why.
The story line was great, I never expected the ending at all. I was thinking it was one person when it was someone else completely. I think the author did an amazing job with the wording and detail, I could imagine myself being in the book and watching everything unfold. I would definitely recommend this book.
February 8, 2017
A heartfelt story!!
Duncan spies a beautiful woman and seems to fall in love. When he introduces himself his best friend Ewan comes up and says I would like you to meet my new wife Brenna. Duncan is devastated. He then hardens his heart and then treats her with indifference. After several years on marriage Brenna finds herself barren. There lairds lady finds a child on the moors and give her to Brenna and Ewan to raise as their own. When Duncan, Ewan, Cormac and a few others go to Berwick to see a supposed peace between England, instead an English army slaughters everyone including woman and children. Duncan and his men barely escape with their lives but a few didn't make it including Ewan. Before Ewan takes his last breath he asks Duncan to care for his wife and child, Duncan agrees!! From animosity rises lust then love between Duncan and Brenna and miracles. A wonderful story!!
Duncan spies a beautiful woman and seems to fall in love. When he introduces himself his best friend Ewan comes up and says I would like you to meet my new wife Brenna. Duncan is devastated. He then hardens his heart and then treats her with indifference. After several years on marriage Brenna finds herself barren. There lairds lady finds a child on the moors and give her to Brenna and Ewan to raise as their own. When Duncan, Ewan, Cormac and a few others go to Berwick to see a supposed peace between England, instead an English army slaughters everyone including woman and children. Duncan and his men barely escape with their lives but a few didn't make it including Ewan. Before Ewan takes his last breath he asks Duncan to care for his wife and child, Duncan agrees!! From animosity rises lust then love between Duncan and Brenna and miracles. A wonderful story!!
February 12, 2014
Brenna's husband Ewan is killed in a brutal attack from the english. With his dying breathe he makes his best friend Duncan promise to take care of Brenna and their daughter Nellore. Brenna knows Duncan doesn't care for her. He barely looks at her let alone speaks to her. But what Brenna doesn't know is that Duncan has loved Brenna from the moment he laid eyes on her.
I loved reading about Duncan fighting his feelings for Brenna. He didn't want to dishonor his best friend by loving his widow, but being close to her every day made it harder and harder to deny his feelings for her. I craved those moments when he would let go and soften towards her. My favorite scene is when she flips out and cuts her long red hair off and then cries at the table. He comes up behind her and runs his fingers through her hair and massages her scalp and neck and rubs her back and then grabs the scissors and evens out her hair. It was so sweet. ugh I loved it.
This was set quite a few years after To Bewitch a Highlander. Shoney and Ronan are in this. And so is their daughter, in fact their daughter Anna is Brenna's best friend. It was neat reading so far in the future, it was sort of like an epilogue for Shoney and Ronan.
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FAVORITE QUOTES
"Hellfire, I thought you were jesting earlier," Anna said. "I hardly recognize you, Brenna, with your wild eyes. 'Tis a wee bit thrilling to see you riled up."
~Anna
I loved reading about Duncan fighting his feelings for Brenna. He didn't want to dishonor his best friend by loving his widow, but being close to her every day made it harder and harder to deny his feelings for her. I craved those moments when he would let go and soften towards her. My favorite scene is when she flips out and cuts her long red hair off and then cries at the table. He comes up behind her and runs his fingers through her hair and massages her scalp and neck and rubs her back and then grabs the scissors and evens out her hair. It was so sweet. ugh I loved it.
This was set quite a few years after To Bewitch a Highlander. Shoney and Ronan are in this. And so is their daughter, in fact their daughter Anna is Brenna's best friend. It was neat reading so far in the future, it was sort of like an epilogue for Shoney and Ronan.
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FAVORITE QUOTES
"Hellfire, I thought you were jesting earlier," Anna said. "I hardly recognize you, Brenna, with your wild eyes. 'Tis a wee bit thrilling to see you riled up."
~Anna
May 23, 2014
The book takes place many years after the first one, as Ronan and Shoney are in there 50’s. This book reminds you of the wonderful H/H in the first book and brings you on to the next generation.
This story is about Duncan and Brenna. I liked this book a lot. It seemed a bit different to me than other books I have read. This one has the hero cold, and almost cruel towards the Brenna. To all the other clansmen he is wonderful, caring, and funny. It is confusing and hurtful to Brenna because he is her husband best friend, and when she needs him the most, he isn’t there, emotionally, to help her. See her husband dies; she is grief stricken, and needs support. He gives the support but in a cold and mean way. He never meets hers eyes, demanding/cruel with her, and short with statements towards her.
Over the next chapters we find out why. We also see the potential for a wonderful bond between them grow, in a weird sort of way. It works well too. There is some mystery, you will have fun trying to figure out the “Who done it” part of it all. He also learns a lot about himself and she learns to bring her true hidden self out for everyone to see. I really enjoyed this book, and cannot wait till the next book.
This story is about Duncan and Brenna. I liked this book a lot. It seemed a bit different to me than other books I have read. This one has the hero cold, and almost cruel towards the Brenna. To all the other clansmen he is wonderful, caring, and funny. It is confusing and hurtful to Brenna because he is her husband best friend, and when she needs him the most, he isn’t there, emotionally, to help her. See her husband dies; she is grief stricken, and needs support. He gives the support but in a cold and mean way. He never meets hers eyes, demanding/cruel with her, and short with statements towards her.
Over the next chapters we find out why. We also see the potential for a wonderful bond between them grow, in a weird sort of way. It works well too. There is some mystery, you will have fun trying to figure out the “Who done it” part of it all. He also learns a lot about himself and she learns to bring her true hidden self out for everyone to see. I really enjoyed this book, and cannot wait till the next book.
February 12, 2017
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I'm loving this series the writing is good, the story line is interesting, the characters become your friends. I'm eager to read on.
I'm loving this series the writing is good, the story line is interesting, the characters become your friends. I'm eager to read on.
August 18, 2015
Brenna, a widow of Duncan's best friend, is a strong spitfire of a woman who finds herself confused by the feelings she has for Duncan because he seems so insufferable to her. Duncan is a braw warrior who is in constant emotional turmoil when it comes to Brenna. He is deeply in love with her but hides it behind indifference, bordering on cruelty, from a misguided sense of honor to his deceased best friend. Rona is a girl that helps Brenna out and I found her hilarious several times while reading even though she gets on Brenna's last nerve. There's a mystery to the story that centers around Brenna's daughter, Nellore, which keeps you on your toes. This is a beautiful story showing that "meant to be" moments happen.
January 29, 2014
Wow, what a great story by Lily Baldwin. A story of Duncan who has hidden his love for his best friends wife Brenna. When her husband is killed saving Duncan, he promises to protect and care for Brenna and their daughter Nellore. What a great battle of two head strong people. Brenna has always thought Duncan hated her because of the way he treats her and Duncan has alway been cold and indifferent to cover his love for her. Add in the secret concerning Brenna's daughter Nellore, it make for a super great story. Also weaved in the story are hero and heroine of the first book in the series "To Bewitch a Highlander" Ronan & Shoney. Thank you Lily for the great book.
September 15, 2015
Duncan keeps a promise
This is a story of a Highland warrior's promise to a dying friend--take care of my wife and daughter. That wouldn't be too hard if he didn't already feel guilty for loving the woman from afar. There is a bit of Highland mystery to the story.
I read this story first in a collection and rated it 3.5. I am writing this review after rereading the book in the proper series order. I like it a bit better understanding the backstory of Ronan and Shoney. Read the series in order. You will like them all better.
This is a story of a Highland warrior's promise to a dying friend--take care of my wife and daughter. That wouldn't be too hard if he didn't already feel guilty for loving the woman from afar. There is a bit of Highland mystery to the story.
I read this story first in a collection and rated it 3.5. I am writing this review after rereading the book in the proper series order. I like it a bit better understanding the backstory of Ronan and Shoney. Read the series in order. You will like them all better.
June 16, 2016
what a brilliant read !!!
Lily Baldwin takes you on a historical Journey written beautifully with all the mannerism of the past.
I couldn't put the book down has a rocky road but they get there in the end cant wait to read more from this author she has a way to transporting you back in time.
Loved it
Lily Baldwin takes you on a historical Journey written beautifully with all the mannerism of the past.
I couldn't put the book down has a rocky road but they get there in the end cant wait to read more from this author she has a way to transporting you back in time.
Loved it
October 8, 2021
I laughed & cried.
I highly recommend this book. I laughed & cried. I often get board with some stories & struggle to finish but this was a entertaining story! & I had no idea who the villain may have been as with some predictable stories.
I highly recommend this book. I laughed & cried. I often get board with some stories & struggle to finish but this was a entertaining story! & I had no idea who the villain may have been as with some predictable stories.
March 24, 2016
It was okay. A little too mystical for my tastes...
September 7, 2016
The whole "thunder" theme felt a little forced, but otherwise it was a pretty good story.
historical
January 23, 2019The sequel to To Bewitch a Highlander
A storm is coming...
Brenna's famed composure is unshakable even when faced with tragic loss. But when she finds herself at the mercy of the one man she despises, her nurtured restraint is shattered.
He does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land besieged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart crumble.
If he can earn her trust, the one woman he has always loved may at last be his. But first he must save what he cherishes most from a nightmare of dark secrets.
A storm is coming...
Brenna's famed composure is unshakable even when faced with tragic loss. But when she finds herself at the mercy of the one man she despises, her nurtured restraint is shattered.
He does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land besieged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart crumble.
If he can earn her trust, the one woman he has always loved may at last be his. But first he must save what he cherishes most from a nightmare of dark secrets.
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