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Claimed by the Highlander #3
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior: Claimed by the Highlander, Book 3
Shunned by her village, weaver Morag Cameron lives a solitary existence in the woods - until the night she finds a sorely wounded Highlander by the loch. Under her care, the handsome warrior slowly recovers his strength, but his memories have disappeared. Morag is torn. For if she helps him regain his past, she may sacrifice a life with the man she has come to love. Wulf MacCurran wants nothing more than to claim Morag as his own, but his past holds too many dangerous secrets - secrets that put them both in mortal danger. He must discover who attacked him and left him for dead. Traveling to Edinburgh, Wulf and Morag find themselves swept into a mystery with the power to determine the fate of their passions - and change Scotland forever.
Contains mature themes.
Contains mature themes.
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First published December 2, 2014
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May 14, 2014
No animal attack in this one to give it an extra star. It's been a long time since I read the previous book in the series so I had forgotten a lot and pretty much had no idea what was going on (there is a continuing mystery/whodunnit villain thread through the series). Rushed romance and slow plot. I think this author's writing style just isn't for me and I'm going to bow out of this series.
June 24, 2017
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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Oh yes. I'd totally smooch all over a kilted warrior! To Kiss a Kilted Warrior was enchanting!
The Gist: Months earlier Wulf lost his family, his memory and nearly his life in a violent attack. It was only a shunned woman discovering him that saved his life. Before anything can happen with the woman he's grown so fond of he's determined to seek justice for his slain family.
Gah these two! I had a wonderful time with them as they tried to hunt down the people responsible for his family's death. As they grew closer and tried to resist temptation and losing their hearts in the mix.
Wulf is fierce, honorable, a provider and oh so charming. And Morag was strong beyond measure. Surviving everything life threw at her--including being cast out by the village years earlier--and thriving instead of letting others break her down. They have an ease between them from the months they'd shared in her tiny cottage. Tenderness and passion. I wanted them together so badly!
While you know who the villain is from the start it doesn't lessen the enjoyment. There's danger and risk around every corner. Unlikely allies and new discoveries. Watching them hunt for clues, track leads and narrowly escape danger was both exciting and infuriating. Whew but I wanted the bad guy taken down.
All in all, To Kiss a Kilted Warrior was a fantastic journey into the Scottish highlands. Sweet romance, adventure and a dangerous quest kept me glued to the pages.
September 10, 2014
To Kiss A Kilted Warrior is the third book in this stunning series. I found this author last year, and she has impressed me so much with this series. I have to say when it comes to Highlander romances, Keats knows how to write a solid and winning story that blows you away. As I look at her first book to this latest release, I have found that with each book her writing becomes even more flawless and more engaging than ever.
In To Kiss A Kilted Warrior, we have a story of two people that desperately are in need of love and affection and passion. Morag Cameron, once thought she loved a man, who gave her promises of marriage and commitment, but in the end betrayed her and named her a whore. Her village and the only family she has ever known, cast her out. But there was one man that saved her, and helped her build a new life a short distance away in a small cottage, Wulf MacCurran. Then she found Wulf injured and with no memory of his past, and Morag healed him, and even though he could return back to his home, he has stayed with Morag. He learns that his wife and son were murdered from poisoning. But when a attempt is made on his life and Morag's, he needs answers and he has to find retribution for the murder of his wife and son. So he takes Morag up to Edinburgh, to discover the truth. Only without his memory, he has no idea of the deceptions and lies he will learn, or the danger he will be putting them in. There is one constant in his life...Morag, whose healing touch makes him feel alive more than ever and plans on keeping her no matter the scandal attached to her name.
To Kiss A Kilted Warrior is a powerfully written story and before I started reading this, I was very curious to see how I would enjoy it, and from the first few pages I was totally hooked. It didn't take much, and this story is my favorite of this author. I really enjoyed the previous two books, but this latest release, really stunned me and I couldn't put this one down!!! This book had so many elements that made it a beautifully written package that is guaranteed to keep any reader anxiously engaged. From the beginning of the story we have two people that in the way that they are written, they are likable and full of life, and you just want to know more.
Even from the first couple of pages, you sense the connection that they have. This connection they have just becomes even more cemented the more you read. Wulf, is one sexy hero, and I just loved him....he was everything you like in a kilted warrior. Despite losing his memory, you see his loyalty and honor, and I loved how he treats Morag. Even though he wants her, he also knows she deserves more than a toss in bed, I love how he treats with so much care, and even though it frustrated Morag to no end, I truly enjoyed how strong he resists her and with how she has been treated in the past, you see how he shows his love for her in the little ways. Their bond seemed so realistic to me, I almost felt like I had jumped into those pages and saw the events in real time. Morag was a great heroine, I adored her strength and stubbornness, and her passion for life and not letting anyone beat her down. She definitely has spunk and I loved seeing the unique qualities to her character come tot he surface and she kept surprising me.
I found that overall Rowan Keats weaves a genuine romance tale, with a mixture of adventure, mystery, passion and offers the rich depth of the highlands in a way you have never experienced. Excitement and intrigue on every page...not a story you want to miss out on! RIVETING!!
In To Kiss A Kilted Warrior, we have a story of two people that desperately are in need of love and affection and passion. Morag Cameron, once thought she loved a man, who gave her promises of marriage and commitment, but in the end betrayed her and named her a whore. Her village and the only family she has ever known, cast her out. But there was one man that saved her, and helped her build a new life a short distance away in a small cottage, Wulf MacCurran. Then she found Wulf injured and with no memory of his past, and Morag healed him, and even though he could return back to his home, he has stayed with Morag. He learns that his wife and son were murdered from poisoning. But when a attempt is made on his life and Morag's, he needs answers and he has to find retribution for the murder of his wife and son. So he takes Morag up to Edinburgh, to discover the truth. Only without his memory, he has no idea of the deceptions and lies he will learn, or the danger he will be putting them in. There is one constant in his life...Morag, whose healing touch makes him feel alive more than ever and plans on keeping her no matter the scandal attached to her name.
To Kiss A Kilted Warrior is a powerfully written story and before I started reading this, I was very curious to see how I would enjoy it, and from the first few pages I was totally hooked. It didn't take much, and this story is my favorite of this author. I really enjoyed the previous two books, but this latest release, really stunned me and I couldn't put this one down!!! This book had so many elements that made it a beautifully written package that is guaranteed to keep any reader anxiously engaged. From the beginning of the story we have two people that in the way that they are written, they are likable and full of life, and you just want to know more.
Even from the first couple of pages, you sense the connection that they have. This connection they have just becomes even more cemented the more you read. Wulf, is one sexy hero, and I just loved him....he was everything you like in a kilted warrior. Despite losing his memory, you see his loyalty and honor, and I loved how he treats Morag. Even though he wants her, he also knows she deserves more than a toss in bed, I love how he treats with so much care, and even though it frustrated Morag to no end, I truly enjoyed how strong he resists her and with how she has been treated in the past, you see how he shows his love for her in the little ways. Their bond seemed so realistic to me, I almost felt like I had jumped into those pages and saw the events in real time. Morag was a great heroine, I adored her strength and stubbornness, and her passion for life and not letting anyone beat her down. She definitely has spunk and I loved seeing the unique qualities to her character come tot he surface and she kept surprising me.
I found that overall Rowan Keats weaves a genuine romance tale, with a mixture of adventure, mystery, passion and offers the rich depth of the highlands in a way you have never experienced. Excitement and intrigue on every page...not a story you want to miss out on! RIVETING!!
November 1, 2014
This is definitely not your typical historical romance. Morag Cameron is a very independent woman and acts on her yearning for sexual fulfillment. Unfortunately, she trusts the wrong men and is banished from her village. She survived on her own until she spotted a badly beaten man one night. She drags him back to her bothy. That man is Wulf MacCurran. She nurses him back to health. However, much of his memory is still lost. The only thing clear is his need for vengeance.
I liked that Morag was a survivor. She didn’t dwell on her past. She accepted what happened and moved on with her life. I particularly enjoyed the interaction between her and Wulf. The author made it seem like they were an old married couple. They bickered and did things that the other person didn’t understand. However, they worked it out. It was evident from the beginning of the story that there were strong feelings between the two of them. Wulf was an amazing man. He was a great warrior and sensitive enough to be the first to say I love you. He was handsome, honorable, and honest. I felt immediately vested in their characters.
The storyline was eventful and full of twists and turns. There were moments when I laughed out loud or shook my head and thought….men while reading this story. The author did an excellent job of showing both the male and female perspectives throughout the story. I was obsessed with finishing their story to find out if everything worked out. The author did an exceptional job of describing the events that occurred during the times when Wulf had to fight with his sword. Throughout the story the reader is able to see the devotion of Morag to Wulf. The reader is able to experience the obstacles that had to be overcome so that Wulf and Morag could be a couple.
I enjoyed reading the story, and I am definitely adding this author to my list of favorites.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
I liked that Morag was a survivor. She didn’t dwell on her past. She accepted what happened and moved on with her life. I particularly enjoyed the interaction between her and Wulf. The author made it seem like they were an old married couple. They bickered and did things that the other person didn’t understand. However, they worked it out. It was evident from the beginning of the story that there were strong feelings between the two of them. Wulf was an amazing man. He was a great warrior and sensitive enough to be the first to say I love you. He was handsome, honorable, and honest. I felt immediately vested in their characters.
The storyline was eventful and full of twists and turns. There were moments when I laughed out loud or shook my head and thought….men while reading this story. The author did an excellent job of showing both the male and female perspectives throughout the story. I was obsessed with finishing their story to find out if everything worked out. The author did an exceptional job of describing the events that occurred during the times when Wulf had to fight with his sword. Throughout the story the reader is able to see the devotion of Morag to Wulf. The reader is able to experience the obstacles that had to be overcome so that Wulf and Morag could be a couple.
I enjoyed reading the story, and I am definitely adding this author to my list of favorites.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
December 23, 2014
After the ending of the previous book in the series, I was rarin' to go with this one. I couldn't wait for Morag and Wulf's story. From the moment I started to shutting the cover on the last page, I was vested in the story and engaged in the outcome. This series just seems to get better and better for me with this one being the best so far. The romance, intrigue and adventure all came together just right.
I suppose one could get by picking this one up in a pinch not having read the previous books, but for optimum enjoyment, I wouldn't recommend it. There is a series arc that culminates in this one and the two main character's stories began earlier too.
The story opens after the incredible events that occurred at the end of book two that revealed Magnus' true identity as Wulf MacCurran cousin to the laird and a warrior of the outlawed clan MacCurran. Morag senses her time with Wulf is ending even if his memory is still blocked. He has a place, a family and a son and he doesn't belong with a shunned woman like her. Then the man in black sends his men to do his evil work again in killing Wulf. They don't succeed and are destroyed, but they leave a valuable clue behind that leads to a daring journey and mission for Wulf and Morag. If they succeed in finding out the man in black's identity and can lay their facts before the king, they can restore the laird and the other members of the MacCurran family. Morag will do anything to help Wulf and knows that if they succeed then she will lose him, but that matters not since she will do anything for this gentle warrior that she has come to love.
On the other side of things, the man in black is frustrated that all his plans depend on the elimination of the only man who could recognize him and name him as a murderer and traitor to the crown- Wulf MacCurran. Why hasn't the man come forward and accused him? No matter, he will kill the last witness and his plans will continue unthwarted. Very convenient of the man to present himself in Edinburgh and bring along someone he obviously cares about.
This one offered so much and had the feel of the grand finale about it. The secrets of who set in motion the events that got the MacCurran's blamed for murder and treason and outlawed and the why were finally answered. Wulf and Morag's pursuit of the truth was danger-fraught because the holes in Wulf's memories mean that he can't distinguish friend from foe once they enter Edinburgh to hunt down the meaning of the clues they have. Morag has her own twist of fate surprise when she encounters someone from her past. Then there is their love affair that Morag fears can't exist now that Wulf has been restored to his family while she is still shunned as an adulterous woman- wrongfully accused though she had been. Personally, I was rooting them on. Their relationship was beautifully developed and the passion they shared? Off the charts!
There were so many exciting twists that just when I started to relax thinking they got out of a jam then they were tossed into a new one. The introduction of Tim and Bran as the unlikely aid- a cutpurse and a child thief- was fun. I liked these two rascals a lot and I'm glad that the next story is Bran's. Something tells me that he is more than he seems.
In conclusion, I have only praise for this book and recommend it Historical Romance lovers particularly those who enjoy Medieval Scottish settings. In my opinion its the best in the series too.
My thanks to Penguin Group and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I suppose one could get by picking this one up in a pinch not having read the previous books, but for optimum enjoyment, I wouldn't recommend it. There is a series arc that culminates in this one and the two main character's stories began earlier too.
The story opens after the incredible events that occurred at the end of book two that revealed Magnus' true identity as Wulf MacCurran cousin to the laird and a warrior of the outlawed clan MacCurran. Morag senses her time with Wulf is ending even if his memory is still blocked. He has a place, a family and a son and he doesn't belong with a shunned woman like her. Then the man in black sends his men to do his evil work again in killing Wulf. They don't succeed and are destroyed, but they leave a valuable clue behind that leads to a daring journey and mission for Wulf and Morag. If they succeed in finding out the man in black's identity and can lay their facts before the king, they can restore the laird and the other members of the MacCurran family. Morag will do anything to help Wulf and knows that if they succeed then she will lose him, but that matters not since she will do anything for this gentle warrior that she has come to love.
On the other side of things, the man in black is frustrated that all his plans depend on the elimination of the only man who could recognize him and name him as a murderer and traitor to the crown- Wulf MacCurran. Why hasn't the man come forward and accused him? No matter, he will kill the last witness and his plans will continue unthwarted. Very convenient of the man to present himself in Edinburgh and bring along someone he obviously cares about.
This one offered so much and had the feel of the grand finale about it. The secrets of who set in motion the events that got the MacCurran's blamed for murder and treason and outlawed and the why were finally answered. Wulf and Morag's pursuit of the truth was danger-fraught because the holes in Wulf's memories mean that he can't distinguish friend from foe once they enter Edinburgh to hunt down the meaning of the clues they have. Morag has her own twist of fate surprise when she encounters someone from her past. Then there is their love affair that Morag fears can't exist now that Wulf has been restored to his family while she is still shunned as an adulterous woman- wrongfully accused though she had been. Personally, I was rooting them on. Their relationship was beautifully developed and the passion they shared? Off the charts!
There were so many exciting twists that just when I started to relax thinking they got out of a jam then they were tossed into a new one. The introduction of Tim and Bran as the unlikely aid- a cutpurse and a child thief- was fun. I liked these two rascals a lot and I'm glad that the next story is Bran's. Something tells me that he is more than he seems.
In conclusion, I have only praise for this book and recommend it Historical Romance lovers particularly those who enjoy Medieval Scottish settings. In my opinion its the best in the series too.
My thanks to Penguin Group and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 7, 2015
This is an action novel trying to pose as a romance. And I was bored the whole time.
While the characters moved from one crisis to another, I simply didn’t care what happened to them, didn’t feel the tension because the crucial emotional connection between hero, heroine, and reader was missing. Instead, the narrative moved from one plot point to another without stopping to create the character development moments necessary to help form those connections.
The villain of this story was cliched, simply, and easy to predict at every turn. Much of the setup of the fight between the hero Wulf and the villain as well as Wulf and Morag’s developing relationship takes place either before the book begins or off-page.
I will say that this is one of the most well-researched, historically accurate romance novels I have read. It was the small, subtle details that really brought this world of medieval Scotland to life. But all the research in the world cannot make up for lack of character development and connection.
This is the third book in a series and I think that perhaps you really need to have read the first two to get a better appreciation and understanding of this book. Reading this as a standalone, I must say that you should borrow this if you enjoy books set in medieval Scotland, but otherwise don’t bother. Go read the first two books in the series first because this did not work well as a standalone novel.
Originally posted at Plot Twist Reviews [dot] Com
While the characters moved from one crisis to another, I simply didn’t care what happened to them, didn’t feel the tension because the crucial emotional connection between hero, heroine, and reader was missing. Instead, the narrative moved from one plot point to another without stopping to create the character development moments necessary to help form those connections.
The villain of this story was cliched, simply, and easy to predict at every turn. Much of the setup of the fight between the hero Wulf and the villain as well as Wulf and Morag’s developing relationship takes place either before the book begins or off-page.
I will say that this is one of the most well-researched, historically accurate romance novels I have read. It was the small, subtle details that really brought this world of medieval Scotland to life. But all the research in the world cannot make up for lack of character development and connection.
This is the third book in a series and I think that perhaps you really need to have read the first two to get a better appreciation and understanding of this book. Reading this as a standalone, I must say that you should borrow this if you enjoy books set in medieval Scotland, but otherwise don’t bother. Go read the first two books in the series first because this did not work well as a standalone novel.
Originally posted at Plot Twist Reviews [dot] Com
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December 30, 2014
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior is the third book in Rowan Keats', Claimed by the Highlander series. Readers who have followed the series will enjoy finding out the secrets of the man and black and his determination to destroy clan McCurran. The strong love story between a man who has lost his memory and a shunned woman is both endearing and captivating. Keats shows a great love for Scotland and it's people and her writing shows the true Highland spirit in a way that most authors can't come close to. A great new addition to this very memorable series!
What I liked:
I have really enjoyed the Claimed by a Highlander series from it's inception. I am from Scottish ancestry and it is imperative to me that an author who writes Scottish romances understand what and who they are writing about. The more I read from this author, the more sure I become that she has not only done her homework, but she 'cares' about these people and characters. She portrays the Highland spirit and way of life in the kind of light that shines on it's courage and determination. Very well done!
Wulf McCurran holds the key to finding out who the man in black is and what he was truly after. The problem is he can't remember it. After being mortally wounded Wulf's memory has all but disappeared. He is finally reunited with is family in this book, but he doesn't really know them, including his son. He has been living a simple existence in the care of a weaver who has been shunned by her own people. But the man in black isn't quite finished with him. I loved the fact that Keats, picks up right where the last book ended. The overall story arc so far in the series is coming to a close with this book, and Keats doesn't keep her readers wondering. She lays it all out here and ties up a lot of loose ends. But there are a lot more stories to be told about these wonderful Highlanders. I am glad that I got Wulf's story in this one, it was well worth the time.
I thought Wulf was an amazing character. He has this kind of silent command about him. Even though it is obvious that he has been injured and that he cannot remember, he is still a formidable foe. A seasoned warrior, a father and kind man, Wulf was the perfect hero. He wants revenge for what has happened to him, the lose of his wife and other child, his memories. It all piles up and he has to do something. I loved his grit and determination. But most of all his caring nature. He loved Morag, he just wanted to make sure he could protect her.
For Morag it was all about trust. If she tells him who his really is, is she protecting him or sending him to his death? If she helps him find out who the man in black is, will she lose him forever? She has to trust in Wulf as a man and in herself to do the right thing. I found her courageous and very loving. If you love someone you will do most anything for them and she proves that again and again in this book. A formidable heroine in every sense of the word.
Bottom Line:
If you haven't tried this series, what are you waiting for? It's simply one of the best Scottish romance series' out right now. Rowan Keats, gets the Highland people. She understands what makes them tick and she writes them with passion and a bit of enchantment. She makes you believe in the Highland spirit and the tenacity and courage of the Scots. Just an amazing book!
What I liked:
I have really enjoyed the Claimed by a Highlander series from it's inception. I am from Scottish ancestry and it is imperative to me that an author who writes Scottish romances understand what and who they are writing about. The more I read from this author, the more sure I become that she has not only done her homework, but she 'cares' about these people and characters. She portrays the Highland spirit and way of life in the kind of light that shines on it's courage and determination. Very well done!
Wulf McCurran holds the key to finding out who the man in black is and what he was truly after. The problem is he can't remember it. After being mortally wounded Wulf's memory has all but disappeared. He is finally reunited with is family in this book, but he doesn't really know them, including his son. He has been living a simple existence in the care of a weaver who has been shunned by her own people. But the man in black isn't quite finished with him. I loved the fact that Keats, picks up right where the last book ended. The overall story arc so far in the series is coming to a close with this book, and Keats doesn't keep her readers wondering. She lays it all out here and ties up a lot of loose ends. But there are a lot more stories to be told about these wonderful Highlanders. I am glad that I got Wulf's story in this one, it was well worth the time.
I thought Wulf was an amazing character. He has this kind of silent command about him. Even though it is obvious that he has been injured and that he cannot remember, he is still a formidable foe. A seasoned warrior, a father and kind man, Wulf was the perfect hero. He wants revenge for what has happened to him, the lose of his wife and other child, his memories. It all piles up and he has to do something. I loved his grit and determination. But most of all his caring nature. He loved Morag, he just wanted to make sure he could protect her.
For Morag it was all about trust. If she tells him who his really is, is she protecting him or sending him to his death? If she helps him find out who the man in black is, will she lose him forever? She has to trust in Wulf as a man and in herself to do the right thing. I found her courageous and very loving. If you love someone you will do most anything for them and she proves that again and again in this book. A formidable heroine in every sense of the word.
Bottom Line:
If you haven't tried this series, what are you waiting for? It's simply one of the best Scottish romance series' out right now. Rowan Keats, gets the Highland people. She understands what makes them tick and she writes them with passion and a bit of enchantment. She makes you believe in the Highland spirit and the tenacity and courage of the Scots. Just an amazing book!
December 9, 2014
Amanda‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
5 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior by Rowan Keats is another compelling story of intrigue and drama in the Claimed by the Highlander series. In this third story the mystery of the man in black is revealed and the true nature of the plan to destroy the MacCurran clan. The author weaves a well written story with danger, justice, honor, and love. It was well paced and had many twists and turns with one dramatic finish. This story is of Wulf MacCurran and Morag Cameron on a journey to Edinburgh to seek information and instead find themselves in constant peril and fighting for their lives.
Morag Cameron is a survivor. She was shunned by her village for loving and trusting the wrong men. She knows that what she did was wrong but it is what it is. One night she finds a man badly hurt and takes him in to nurse him back to health. As his body heals it is apparent he has lost his memory of whom and what he is. She knows Wulf MacCurran and how good he was to her all those years ago. Over the course of months they’ve become close and even act like a married couple. She knows that Wulf is a good man and helps him knowing that she will lose him when he recovers his memory. Over the course of the story you start to care for Morag and want a good ending for her. She does extraordinary things in order to survive and help Wulf.
Wulf is all Highlander and an honorable man. He may not have his personal life memories, but he does recall certain things about
fighting and places he’s been in Edinburgh. He knows she’s attracted to him but he wants to wait until he avenges his loss before he makes a move on Morag. He knows that she has been abused by men before and wants to do right by her. When their lives are almost lost they no longer want to waste any more time and they act on their attraction. They both work well together to find out the truth and go to great lengths to help the other. Wulf didn’t turn his back on Morag when it was all said and done and it just shows how loyal and loving a hero the author has created in this story.
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior is one terrific story. From beginning to end it was filled with action and had me engrossed to finish it in order to figure out the mystery. I would have to say that Morag and Wulf are my favorite characters so far in this series because they faced more than their share of near death experiences to know that love has no boundaries for either of them. Justice prevails at the end and I felt totally satisfied with the happy ending for Wulf and Morag.
5 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior by Rowan Keats is another compelling story of intrigue and drama in the Claimed by the Highlander series. In this third story the mystery of the man in black is revealed and the true nature of the plan to destroy the MacCurran clan. The author weaves a well written story with danger, justice, honor, and love. It was well paced and had many twists and turns with one dramatic finish. This story is of Wulf MacCurran and Morag Cameron on a journey to Edinburgh to seek information and instead find themselves in constant peril and fighting for their lives.
Morag Cameron is a survivor. She was shunned by her village for loving and trusting the wrong men. She knows that what she did was wrong but it is what it is. One night she finds a man badly hurt and takes him in to nurse him back to health. As his body heals it is apparent he has lost his memory of whom and what he is. She knows Wulf MacCurran and how good he was to her all those years ago. Over the course of months they’ve become close and even act like a married couple. She knows that Wulf is a good man and helps him knowing that she will lose him when he recovers his memory. Over the course of the story you start to care for Morag and want a good ending for her. She does extraordinary things in order to survive and help Wulf.
Wulf is all Highlander and an honorable man. He may not have his personal life memories, but he does recall certain things about
fighting and places he’s been in Edinburgh. He knows she’s attracted to him but he wants to wait until he avenges his loss before he makes a move on Morag. He knows that she has been abused by men before and wants to do right by her. When their lives are almost lost they no longer want to waste any more time and they act on their attraction. They both work well together to find out the truth and go to great lengths to help the other. Wulf didn’t turn his back on Morag when it was all said and done and it just shows how loyal and loving a hero the author has created in this story.
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior is one terrific story. From beginning to end it was filled with action and had me engrossed to finish it in order to figure out the mystery. I would have to say that Morag and Wulf are my favorite characters so far in this series because they faced more than their share of near death experiences to know that love has no boundaries for either of them. Justice prevails at the end and I felt totally satisfied with the happy ending for Wulf and Morag.
December 9, 2015
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E-ARC provided by publisher for review. No remuneration was exchanged and all opinions presented herein are my own except as noted.
I am sorry it took me so long to get to this book. And, maybe it was my picky side which, knowing from the first book in the series, WHEN A LAIRD TAKES A LADY(review), that it takes place in the 13th century before the probable existence of kilts1. Probably, the title “To Kiss a Warrior Wearing a Leine” wouldn’t sell many books. The “leine” was what men wore before they had kilts and was a kind of tunic, usually worn with a brat which could be a short cape or cloth fastened with a brooch.2
My recent post about my being over the Highland mystique was prompted by exactly this kind of inaccuracy. Fortunately the author doesn’t carry the inaccuracy in kilts through to the body of the story. The rest doesn’t seem particularly inaccurate, and the insertion of actual royal history was interesting.
I knew the story has a paranormal element and, to me it was minor enough to feel superfluous. When something like this is done, it feels like an attempt to garner additional marketshare.
I found several aspects of the book, including the quest the couple goes on were contrived. And, I found Morag’s behavior after the kind of trouble her liaisons got her into previously shows remarkably bad judgment.
In short, I just couldn’t get into this story after being offput by the title and then the contrived nature of the plot elements. Wulf is an honorable man, but his amnesia and honor make him a reluctant lover and put Morag in the position of seducer. Her persistent behavior in the light of her past problems was troubling given that the writer originally offers her initial punishment as unjust, yet given the laws of the time, her behavior with Wulf casts her into a different light. It just didn’t do it for me and I more or less had to force my way to the sky ending with a little cliff hanger.
TO KISS A KILTED WARRIOR, Except, Of Course, He Wasn’t
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I am sorry it took me so long to get to this book. And, maybe it was my picky side which, knowing from the first book in the series, WHEN A LAIRD TAKES A LADY(review), that it takes place in the 13th century before the probable existence of kilts1. Probably, the title “To Kiss a Warrior Wearing a Leine” wouldn’t sell many books. The “leine” was what men wore before they had kilts and was a kind of tunic, usually worn with a brat which could be a short cape or cloth fastened with a brooch.2
My recent post about my being over the Highland mystique was prompted by exactly this kind of inaccuracy. Fortunately the author doesn’t carry the inaccuracy in kilts through to the body of the story. The rest doesn’t seem particularly inaccurate, and the insertion of actual royal history was interesting.
I knew the story has a paranormal element and, to me it was minor enough to feel superfluous. When something like this is done, it feels like an attempt to garner additional marketshare.
I found several aspects of the book, including the quest the couple goes on were contrived. And, I found Morag’s behavior after the kind of trouble her liaisons got her into previously shows remarkably bad judgment.
In short, I just couldn’t get into this story after being offput by the title and then the contrived nature of the plot elements. Wulf is an honorable man, but his amnesia and honor make him a reluctant lover and put Morag in the position of seducer. Her persistent behavior in the light of her past problems was troubling given that the writer originally offers her initial punishment as unjust, yet given the laws of the time, her behavior with Wulf casts her into a different light. It just didn’t do it for me and I more or less had to force my way to the sky ending with a little cliff hanger.
April 24, 2015
I thought the hero of this last in the series was better written than the previous two. In other words, he wasn't as much of a jerk. He was more honorable. The heroine in this one was a shrew. She acknowledges to herself that she is socially beneath Wulf and yet she talks to him like he's her servant. I liked how her talent as a weaver was a significant part of the plot especially when it brought her long lost father back into her sphere.
The adventure and mystery was a good premise, I just don't like how this author writes her characters. Flaws are ok especially if a character learns from them but the character's actions are forced and lack finesse. A love story is more than just hormones.
The adventure and mystery was a good premise, I just don't like how this author writes her characters. Flaws are ok especially if a character learns from them but the character's actions are forced and lack finesse. A love story is more than just hormones.
August 20, 2014
Wulf is my favorite hero in this series! :) ♥ I am looking forward the next book!
October 11, 2026
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Kirsten Potter. The narration was well done. I enjoyed the story overall, lots of mysteries to solve and some answers for Wolf about his past. There wasn't much romance in this novel, more like an adventure story with a bit of yearning between the two main leads. I thought the way Wolf regained his memory was almost too fast, I would have liked to have more of his memories come back at a slower pace throughout. I also thought the way he left Morag after the fire to deal with things on her own, felt a bit abrupt. But looking forward to reading the last novel in this series regardless.
May 16, 2017
A good read
May 31, 2017
3.5 Unique story
August 10, 2018
Wow...level of selfishness, greed and disregard to life is beyond measure...I kind of hoped King will live but....it is what it is....at least clan was safe.
May 3, 2019
This series should be read in order while the romance between the h & H is complete for each book the mystery was not solved until the end of this book. All 3 are good books.
December 22, 2014
A Scottish highlander story must be written precisely and well, and this one was knocked out of the park. There was budding romance, intrigue, and suspense throughout the entire novel that kept you on your toes throughout.
Morag was banished four years ago, unjustly, for “crimes” she did not commit. One brave warrior helped her each week to do the tougher chores after he helped her build her small little home. It is that same warrior who she came upon 4 months ago that was fallen in battle and barely alive. She took him in and healed him back from death while still protecting his identity because his family’s last name was due cause for death by the people who ransacked the city with which she was banished from. Because she’d loved him ever since he helped her of the kindness of his own heart, she accompanies him on his trip for vengeance to find out who murdered his family and almost himself. Morag is a strong, independent woman. I loved that she risked her own life numerous times throughout the novel to protect him, even though she knew that once he regained his memory back that she would lose him. She was courageous and beautiful, and not believing of her own worth.
“‘Make me yours,’ she said on a ragged sigh.
‘You are mine, Morag Cameron,’ he said. ‘And I am yours.'”
Wulf cannot remember his slain wife and child, nor anything else. He knew who his kin was, and who he was in part to his family telling him. He was a strong and great warrior. But none of that matters. He’d lived with Morag since she rescued him and he had fallen in love with her. But he did not believe that she deserved half of a man, and his need for vengeance would make him whole again and help to gain his memory back. He set off with Morag, because leaving her behind unprotected was unthinkable. On their journey they grew closer and the danger lurking at every corner eventually brought them together in bed for the first time. It was once he gained back his memories and knew who the assassin was, that the pain from losing his wife and child bored straight into his heart and his mission became singular. Morag knew then that he would return to the Kings keep rather than stay on the outskirts of town with an exiled woman once they got back home.
“Leaning in, he kissed the tip of one breast and then the other. ‘Adore would come close, but even that word does not do my admiration justice.'”
Wulf was a gentle, loving man who felt unworthy of Morag’s love and braveness to continue to protect him. He won’t make her his until he can be sure that he can give her everything so that she will not be slighted as she has in the past. I loved his quiet love for her, his protectiveness for both her and for his slain family.
“For the first time, his name had sounded just right to his ears. He was Wulf MacCurran, Morag was his woman, and they were meant to forge a life together.”
I finished this novel in just one day; I could not put it down! Reading this book, with its impressive Scottish language and true historical writing, made me feel for the women and men who lived in the 1800s. Especially women, who clearly had no right in any manner; in an olden time where your word was not always believed. I felt for Morag and the unjust claims set against her both in the beginning and in times throughout the book. She was a brave soul to set foot in unknown areas and stand up for herself and for Wulf. There was danger on every corner and I kept wanting to send them ESP so they would know who the killer was and to watch out. It was so good and well written that I was riveted to the story.
“‘Show me the stars, she whispered.
‘Every night for eternity,’ he promised.”
I am now an intense fan of Rowan’s work and will read anything she writes. That is how good she weaves a tale, and how incredible it is to be taken away by it.
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
Morag was banished four years ago, unjustly, for “crimes” she did not commit. One brave warrior helped her each week to do the tougher chores after he helped her build her small little home. It is that same warrior who she came upon 4 months ago that was fallen in battle and barely alive. She took him in and healed him back from death while still protecting his identity because his family’s last name was due cause for death by the people who ransacked the city with which she was banished from. Because she’d loved him ever since he helped her of the kindness of his own heart, she accompanies him on his trip for vengeance to find out who murdered his family and almost himself. Morag is a strong, independent woman. I loved that she risked her own life numerous times throughout the novel to protect him, even though she knew that once he regained his memory back that she would lose him. She was courageous and beautiful, and not believing of her own worth.
“‘Make me yours,’ she said on a ragged sigh.
‘You are mine, Morag Cameron,’ he said. ‘And I am yours.'”
Wulf cannot remember his slain wife and child, nor anything else. He knew who his kin was, and who he was in part to his family telling him. He was a strong and great warrior. But none of that matters. He’d lived with Morag since she rescued him and he had fallen in love with her. But he did not believe that she deserved half of a man, and his need for vengeance would make him whole again and help to gain his memory back. He set off with Morag, because leaving her behind unprotected was unthinkable. On their journey they grew closer and the danger lurking at every corner eventually brought them together in bed for the first time. It was once he gained back his memories and knew who the assassin was, that the pain from losing his wife and child bored straight into his heart and his mission became singular. Morag knew then that he would return to the Kings keep rather than stay on the outskirts of town with an exiled woman once they got back home.
“Leaning in, he kissed the tip of one breast and then the other. ‘Adore would come close, but even that word does not do my admiration justice.'”
Wulf was a gentle, loving man who felt unworthy of Morag’s love and braveness to continue to protect him. He won’t make her his until he can be sure that he can give her everything so that she will not be slighted as she has in the past. I loved his quiet love for her, his protectiveness for both her and for his slain family.
“For the first time, his name had sounded just right to his ears. He was Wulf MacCurran, Morag was his woman, and they were meant to forge a life together.”
I finished this novel in just one day; I could not put it down! Reading this book, with its impressive Scottish language and true historical writing, made me feel for the women and men who lived in the 1800s. Especially women, who clearly had no right in any manner; in an olden time where your word was not always believed. I felt for Morag and the unjust claims set against her both in the beginning and in times throughout the book. She was a brave soul to set foot in unknown areas and stand up for herself and for Wulf. There was danger on every corner and I kept wanting to send them ESP so they would know who the killer was and to watch out. It was so good and well written that I was riveted to the story.
“‘Show me the stars, she whispered.
‘Every night for eternity,’ he promised.”
I am now an intense fan of Rowan’s work and will read anything she writes. That is how good she weaves a tale, and how incredible it is to be taken away by it.
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
October 6, 2014
This is a fast pace story filled with revenge and danger. During the 13th century Scotland was on the verge of war and trust was hard to come by, this third book in the series is a great addition as we watch the chaos in the Highlands evolve.
Morag Cameron, a skilled weaver was banished from Dunstoras Castle when a jilted lover she thought she would marry turns against her. She takes her loom and belongings to begin a new live in the surrounding woodlands. Several years later she finds Wulf MacCurran, warrior extraordinaire almost dead and nurses him back to life, he was the one person that helped her during her banishment and she felt she owed him, he does not remember some of his life but knows his wife and small child were killed and as soon as he is recovered he wants revenge.
Wulf is cousin to the new Laird and knows these are treacherous times, Aidan and Niall are both wanted men still so in order to find his attackers, he must go to Edinburgh and he decides Morag will travel with him.
An intriguing story that I found very entertaining. I have not read the first two book in the series but I had no problem reading this as a standalone. Be advised that there is an ongoing storyline that appears throughout the series, the ever growing turmoil in Scotland that not only unites several clans but also tears others apart, not to mention the changes in leadership, but the author keeps the reader up to date and the story is intriguing throughout the book.
Morag is a strong and determined woman, she knows her place in life and that some of her choices have not always been the best, yet she takes ownership and works with what she is given. I like her and her courage.
Wulf is an interesting man, a warrior who suffers a great loss but stays with Morag while healing even though he knows some of where he is from. I was confused by his choices, and why he does not live with his surviving young son, but healing is first, then revenge and maybe that takes precedence over all. He is a good person and treats Morag well but is still haunted by his dead wife and child. Morag is very interested in a more intimate relationship with Wulf, she knows the attraction is there between them but he pushes back, he wants to be able to give her all of him after he gets revenge, oh but the frustrations she feels. The two together are unique, they live together, acting like husband and wife feeling the pull between them, but with so much going on their relationship is subdued.
We are treated to nonstop action from beginning to end, as the hero and heroine go from one dangerous situation to another, they are strangers in Edinburgh and they find few people to trust. Secondary characters add much to the story, there are several from previous books that appear, new friends that help Morag and Wulf and of course the villains that cause havoc that all keep the story flowing and interesting. This is a must read for those following the series and those that love stories set in the highlands that are filled with intrigue and danger.
Review at: Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind
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Morag Cameron, a skilled weaver was banished from Dunstoras Castle when a jilted lover she thought she would marry turns against her. She takes her loom and belongings to begin a new live in the surrounding woodlands. Several years later she finds Wulf MacCurran, warrior extraordinaire almost dead and nurses him back to life, he was the one person that helped her during her banishment and she felt she owed him, he does not remember some of his life but knows his wife and small child were killed and as soon as he is recovered he wants revenge.
Wulf is cousin to the new Laird and knows these are treacherous times, Aidan and Niall are both wanted men still so in order to find his attackers, he must go to Edinburgh and he decides Morag will travel with him.
An intriguing story that I found very entertaining. I have not read the first two book in the series but I had no problem reading this as a standalone. Be advised that there is an ongoing storyline that appears throughout the series, the ever growing turmoil in Scotland that not only unites several clans but also tears others apart, not to mention the changes in leadership, but the author keeps the reader up to date and the story is intriguing throughout the book.
Morag is a strong and determined woman, she knows her place in life and that some of her choices have not always been the best, yet she takes ownership and works with what she is given. I like her and her courage.
Wulf is an interesting man, a warrior who suffers a great loss but stays with Morag while healing even though he knows some of where he is from. I was confused by his choices, and why he does not live with his surviving young son, but healing is first, then revenge and maybe that takes precedence over all. He is a good person and treats Morag well but is still haunted by his dead wife and child. Morag is very interested in a more intimate relationship with Wulf, she knows the attraction is there between them but he pushes back, he wants to be able to give her all of him after he gets revenge, oh but the frustrations she feels. The two together are unique, they live together, acting like husband and wife feeling the pull between them, but with so much going on their relationship is subdued.
We are treated to nonstop action from beginning to end, as the hero and heroine go from one dangerous situation to another, they are strangers in Edinburgh and they find few people to trust. Secondary characters add much to the story, there are several from previous books that appear, new friends that help Morag and Wulf and of course the villains that cause havoc that all keep the story flowing and interesting. This is a must read for those following the series and those that love stories set in the highlands that are filled with intrigue and danger.
Review at: Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind
Copy from publisher for an honest review
December 19, 2014
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This is historical romance at its best and I love how Keats in his writing transports you back into Scotland in the late 1200’s and envelopes you into Scottish life at that time. Life is simple, at times brutal and primal energy is necessary for existence and survival. The story follows Morag and Wulf and their quest for love.
Wulf is a Highlander whose wife and small child were killed leaving him a son who wants to know who killed his family. Wulf has no memory of the attack however he becomes consumed with the revenge for their death and determined to find out the name of the primary attacker. Wulf promises his son; he will provide the name of the attacker; however, all they have is a piece of cloth with an unknown crest to go on. Morag who nursed him through his recovery is strong and loyal and he soon finds himself falling in love with her. As his memory returns and the danger increases he is determined that he will not lose another woman he loves.
Morag has been shunned by her village unfairly and has had to survive alone. She dreads the return of Wulf’s memory as that may mean that he will return to his wealth and son leaving her again alone in the woods. She is a skilled weaver and I was amazed at the strength of character she showed throughout the story as she protected the man she loved. In an era when woman were definitely second class citizens and dispensable to society, the courage it took to think and plan a course of action must have been frightening. You would know that if you stood up to anyone in authority death might and likely would be the penalty. Throughout the story Morag is put into situations where she has to “trust “again. Her estranged father, who she meets in Edinburgh, helps her but can she trust him? During a fire in Edinburgh Morag’s hands get burned and now she has to wonder what she will do to survive when they get back home as weaving has allowed her to survive by giving her income. Again she has to trust in a local healer in her village and put her faith in the healer’s ability. But most important she has to trust and believe that Wulf’s love for her is strong enough to break down all the barriers confronting them.
As Morag and Wulf embark on a journey which could bring the downfall of Scotland, the reader can’t help getting caught up in story. It definitely is a page turner and when Morag and Wulf finally do get a time to proclaim their love for each other the reader knows that their future won’t be easy. Although Morag has been given a pardon and can now live in the village, the past hangs over her, and Wulf knows there will be more battles between the battling clans. However, their love is strong, and they feel together, they will be able to battle the future.
A great read for a winter afternoon snuggled up on a sofa with a nice cup of cocoa.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una
This is historical romance at its best and I love how Keats in his writing transports you back into Scotland in the late 1200’s and envelopes you into Scottish life at that time. Life is simple, at times brutal and primal energy is necessary for existence and survival. The story follows Morag and Wulf and their quest for love.
Wulf is a Highlander whose wife and small child were killed leaving him a son who wants to know who killed his family. Wulf has no memory of the attack however he becomes consumed with the revenge for their death and determined to find out the name of the primary attacker. Wulf promises his son; he will provide the name of the attacker; however, all they have is a piece of cloth with an unknown crest to go on. Morag who nursed him through his recovery is strong and loyal and he soon finds himself falling in love with her. As his memory returns and the danger increases he is determined that he will not lose another woman he loves.
Morag has been shunned by her village unfairly and has had to survive alone. She dreads the return of Wulf’s memory as that may mean that he will return to his wealth and son leaving her again alone in the woods. She is a skilled weaver and I was amazed at the strength of character she showed throughout the story as she protected the man she loved. In an era when woman were definitely second class citizens and dispensable to society, the courage it took to think and plan a course of action must have been frightening. You would know that if you stood up to anyone in authority death might and likely would be the penalty. Throughout the story Morag is put into situations where she has to “trust “again. Her estranged father, who she meets in Edinburgh, helps her but can she trust him? During a fire in Edinburgh Morag’s hands get burned and now she has to wonder what she will do to survive when they get back home as weaving has allowed her to survive by giving her income. Again she has to trust in a local healer in her village and put her faith in the healer’s ability. But most important she has to trust and believe that Wulf’s love for her is strong enough to break down all the barriers confronting them.
As Morag and Wulf embark on a journey which could bring the downfall of Scotland, the reader can’t help getting caught up in story. It definitely is a page turner and when Morag and Wulf finally do get a time to proclaim their love for each other the reader knows that their future won’t be easy. Although Morag has been given a pardon and can now live in the village, the past hangs over her, and Wulf knows there will be more battles between the battling clans. However, their love is strong, and they feel together, they will be able to battle the future.
A great read for a winter afternoon snuggled up on a sofa with a nice cup of cocoa.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
October 19, 2014
Amazing and fearless Heroine. Scarred but brave and honorable hero.
Me likes.
Unique, enthralling and rich. This was a great Highland historical romance novel. I absolutely adored reading it. Because it was not exactly a cookie-cutter, paint-by-numbers formula story, it kept my rapt attention. Morag Cameron. Horrid name for an amazing heroine. She is brave. So brave and independent and steadfast. She is a survivor, a young woman without family who is turned out from her village in the most vile fashion amist rumors and slander that were disastrous for a maiden. Morag believed herself betrothed only to be humiliated by her beloved and then shamed further when she sought comfort in the arms of his brother. She is exiled to live alone on the outskirts of the village, in more danger than she could imagine. A gifted seamstress tailor, she persevered and made a way for herself- with the help of a most honorable man who was appalled by her harsh treatment.
Wulf MacCurran is a man with a past as dark as the shadows that linger behind his gaze. His wife and young child were slain in an attack that left him badly injured and near death. Morag saved him as he once saved her when she was cast out and their dynamic was something to behold. Complex. Intimate but not sensual. Mutual respect and secret yearnings. They are a wedded pair in all things but the deed itself and it is starting to drive Morag crazy! Thank Gawd! I ached for poor Morag, Stolen, glances, having to live with that rugged, sexy highland warrior, having to sleep along aide him and not sleep WITH him. Oy! the tension was marvelous!
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior is full of adventure and sensual tension and the unexpected undertones of comedy were genius. I could visualize the townspeople and inn keepers and traders in the market square. The imagery and well crafted characters were a highlight of this novel. The battle scenes and action sequences were just as riveting as the romance- a balance I truly appreciated as neither plot nuance got in the way of the other. I am super eager to continue the series and see what more this new-to-me author has in store. If you are partial to historical dramas with colorful heroines and scarred but honorable and sexy hero of the highland warrior persuasion, I am literally thrusting this read into your hands.
Me likes.
Unique, enthralling and rich. This was a great Highland historical romance novel. I absolutely adored reading it. Because it was not exactly a cookie-cutter, paint-by-numbers formula story, it kept my rapt attention. Morag Cameron. Horrid name for an amazing heroine. She is brave. So brave and independent and steadfast. She is a survivor, a young woman without family who is turned out from her village in the most vile fashion amist rumors and slander that were disastrous for a maiden. Morag believed herself betrothed only to be humiliated by her beloved and then shamed further when she sought comfort in the arms of his brother. She is exiled to live alone on the outskirts of the village, in more danger than she could imagine. A gifted seamstress tailor, she persevered and made a way for herself- with the help of a most honorable man who was appalled by her harsh treatment.
Wulf MacCurran is a man with a past as dark as the shadows that linger behind his gaze. His wife and young child were slain in an attack that left him badly injured and near death. Morag saved him as he once saved her when she was cast out and their dynamic was something to behold. Complex. Intimate but not sensual. Mutual respect and secret yearnings. They are a wedded pair in all things but the deed itself and it is starting to drive Morag crazy! Thank Gawd! I ached for poor Morag, Stolen, glances, having to live with that rugged, sexy highland warrior, having to sleep along aide him and not sleep WITH him. Oy! the tension was marvelous!
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior is full of adventure and sensual tension and the unexpected undertones of comedy were genius. I could visualize the townspeople and inn keepers and traders in the market square. The imagery and well crafted characters were a highlight of this novel. The battle scenes and action sequences were just as riveting as the romance- a balance I truly appreciated as neither plot nuance got in the way of the other. I am super eager to continue the series and see what more this new-to-me author has in store. If you are partial to historical dramas with colorful heroines and scarred but honorable and sexy hero of the highland warrior persuasion, I am literally thrusting this read into your hands.
January 8, 2015
Morag has no desire to travel with Wulf to Edinburgh but he’s worried for her safety so she finally relents. They go under the guise of selling her cloth which she weaves but things don’t exactly go their way. The person they enlist to help them instead shares their whereabouts with the one man they are seeking. This wreaks havoc with their plans and soon Morag and Wulf are fighting to stay free and together as well as fighting for their lives.
Morag believes that even if Wulf says he loves her that he will eventually leave her. She has been shunned as a harlot and he is cousin to the Laird. She knows that their time together is short but she wants to make the most of it that she can. Wulf knows that he loves Morag and no matter what happens he WILL be with her.
I really enjoyed this third installment in the Claimed by the Highlander series. It was a sad story at times but as everything worked out in the end it was all good.
I loved Morag and Wulf together. I thought that the pair were both incredibly stubborn and that made their pairing all the better. They were each willing to fight for what they wanted. Morag was an incredibly strong woman after all that she’d been through and I admired her inner strength. Wulf had been dealt a hard blow by life but he hadn’t given up – even without his memories.
The intrigue in this story was quite good and I was happy to see things resolved for those involved. I’ve really liked Keats’s writing in her first three books and look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Morag believes that even if Wulf says he loves her that he will eventually leave her. She has been shunned as a harlot and he is cousin to the Laird. She knows that their time together is short but she wants to make the most of it that she can. Wulf knows that he loves Morag and no matter what happens he WILL be with her.
I really enjoyed this third installment in the Claimed by the Highlander series. It was a sad story at times but as everything worked out in the end it was all good.
I loved Morag and Wulf together. I thought that the pair were both incredibly stubborn and that made their pairing all the better. They were each willing to fight for what they wanted. Morag was an incredibly strong woman after all that she’d been through and I admired her inner strength. Wulf had been dealt a hard blow by life but he hadn’t given up – even without his memories.
The intrigue in this story was quite good and I was happy to see things resolved for those involved. I’ve really liked Keats’s writing in her first three books and look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
Rating: 4 out of 5
October 8, 2014
For a Scottish romance this book was well tamed. I was expecting something a little more rugged with a sexy hero to match. Overall I favored the plot. It was traditional but contained a lot of twists that I wasn't expecting. The book started out a little slow but quickly thickened and it left me feeling entertained even when I took brief breaks.
My biggest flaw with this novel is the romance or maybe it is more the chemistry. Whether it was in fact the romance or the chemistry, even a combo of the two I felt like I had to go looking for the sensual nature of the book. I am not talking about love scenes but just good old fashion romance, the kind you expect to see in this type of book. I felt like I was playing matchmaker with the characters and was trying to push the duo together rather than having a natural feeling that both Morag, the heroine and Wulfe, the hero belonged together.
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My biggest flaw with this novel is the romance or maybe it is more the chemistry. Whether it was in fact the romance or the chemistry, even a combo of the two I felt like I had to go looking for the sensual nature of the book. I am not talking about love scenes but just good old fashion romance, the kind you expect to see in this type of book. I felt like I was playing matchmaker with the characters and was trying to push the duo together rather than having a natural feeling that both Morag, the heroine and Wulfe, the hero belonged together.
To read more of this review please visit the link below:
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December 5, 2014
3.5 Stars.
This was my first Rowan Keats book and I didn't realize TKAKW was part of a series until I was a couple chapters in. Not a big deal considering this can be read and enjoyed as a standalone.
As far as Scottish historical romances go, this was more toned down than say, Monica McCarty's HIGHLAND GUARD series, but THAT IS OKAY. I still enjoyed it, and I still recommend fans of Highland Romance to give it a shot.
It's well-written with engaging characters and an enjoyable storyline that has plenty of twists and turns. Morag and Wulf are both strong willed characters who behave more like an old married couple with their bickering rather than two people trying to fight the urge to tear each other's clothes off every chance the get. Kind of a nice change. They made me laugh and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change into something more. And there was still plenty of steam between them too.
This was my first Rowan Keats book and I didn't realize TKAKW was part of a series until I was a couple chapters in. Not a big deal considering this can be read and enjoyed as a standalone.
As far as Scottish historical romances go, this was more toned down than say, Monica McCarty's HIGHLAND GUARD series, but THAT IS OKAY. I still enjoyed it, and I still recommend fans of Highland Romance to give it a shot.
It's well-written with engaging characters and an enjoyable storyline that has plenty of twists and turns. Morag and Wulf are both strong willed characters who behave more like an old married couple with their bickering rather than two people trying to fight the urge to tear each other's clothes off every chance the get. Kind of a nice change. They made me laugh and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change into something more. And there was still plenty of steam between them too.
January 21, 2015
Long Lost cousin of the Laird, Wolfe McKinnon, was attacked by the Man in Black and his men half a year ago. He was hit on the head, stabbed and left for dead. Morrag saved Wolfe, tended his wounds nursed him back to health. Wolfe's memory of that day is gone, he doesn't even remember his wife and babe were poisoned or his other son who survived. He decides to travel to Edinburgh to try and find the Man In Black. He has the sigel and the wolf pelted cloak the man wore, and hopes to find someone who recognizes the items. More mystery and romance and adventure in this third installment of the series. Im enjoying this series.
December 14, 2014
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior I received a print copy in exchange for an honest review from Signet. To Kiss A Kilted Warrior is definitely going to be on my list of top favorites of Historical Romances. The book affected me emotionally and connected to me personally. Morag is a wonderfully developed and beautiful character. I loved everything about her. I loved her heart, I loved her soul and I loved everything that she brought to the table for the readers to believe in. What an amazing book. I can't wait to see what Rowan has in store for us next.
December 6, 2014
Always a good read.
I've read all of Rowan Keats stories so far and they are a guaranteed good read. The stories are fasted paced and so good. Wulf and Morag have a lot things to get thru injuries, amnesia, and the loss of loved ones. They do and their happy life together begins. Can't wait for the next story in this series.
I've read all of Rowan Keats stories so far and they are a guaranteed good read. The stories are fasted paced and so good. Wulf and Morag have a lot things to get thru injuries, amnesia, and the loss of loved ones. They do and their happy life together begins. Can't wait for the next story in this series.
April 30, 2014
I love the continuing story here. The mystery is finally concluded and that justice is done. Morag might have been wronged by the men in her life but she has created a real life for herself. Thankfully she is a strong woman and keeps saving herself over and over again in her adventure.
December 13, 2014
I enjoyed the story I kinda wanted the dudes who lied on Morag to get their comeuppance. but then again she kinda did do what she was accused of. I wanted more interaction between Wolf, Jamie and Morag. But i'm happy the mystery is finally solved.
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December 1, 2014
I vet much enjoyed this book. Morag and Wulf were such strong, believable characters. The storyline was deep and involved, but didn't get bogged down in itself.
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