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Legacy: Legacy of the Mist Clans Box Set
Just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Legacy of the Mist Clans Box Set is being offered at an insanely low introductory price! Four full length novels for less than the normal cost of one. But hurry this special price won't last long.Featured are Mist Warrior, Demon Laird, Shadowed Hawk, and the brand new Highlander's Hope. Everything has been reformatted and updated especially for this boxed set. Get yours today!Mist WarriorBranan has one chance to reclaim what was stolen from him, his title, inheritance and his legacy. But he is not prepared for what greets him when he returns to England. The home of Branan's foster family has been burned to the ground.Demon LairdCaptured and tortured by the English during Longshanks's war against the Scots, Ronan MacGrigor finds the strength to escape, only to suffer the fear and rejection of his own clan. Forced to stalk the shadows at night, Ronan becomes a prisoner of illness, fear, and memories. The villagers whisper of a curse—the Demon Laird made a deal with the devil—now the devil demands his due.Shadowed HawkAidan MacGrigor is the Hawk. In the midst of Longshanks's war against the Bruce, intrigue is Aidan's currency - and he is a wealthy man. His birds softly sing their songs of information, and Aidan uses them to strengthen Clan MacGrigor. Though his life is one of solitude, he has come to savor the freedom it affords him, even if it means sacrificing the joy of having a wife and family of his own. He is resigned to his lot in life . . . until fate sends a bruised and battered sparrow his way and his instinct to love and protect takes over . . . Highlander's HopeConnell and Mairi have left the safety of MacGrigor Castle, hoping to reach Edinburgh, vanish into the busy city, and elude the Scottish and English mercenaries hunting them and their infant ward, the bastard son of the newly crowned King Edward II, and a pawn in the war for control of Scotland’s future. With his family dead, Connell has nothing left to lose. He willingly puts his life on the line for Mairi and wee Adam, but he cannot give Mairi what she wants more than his heart. Holding himself apart from everyone, his grief and guilt threaten to defeat him faster than any mercenary blade, for at his side is a constant reminder of everything he has lost.
- GenresHistorical Romance
1123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 25, 2014
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About the author
Kathryn Loch
23 books84 followersKathryn Loch has been active in the publishing community since 1996. She has actively held offices such as president and treasurer in her local writer's guild. The guild hosts an annual writers conference bringing in respected NY editors, agents and published authors to educate, network, and inform. She published her first novel, Primal Entities: Chaos, a medieval fantasy romance, in 2001 and is now exploring the market with e-books.
Kathryn is not only an award winning author but a successful table-top gaming miniature painter. While trying to paint the eyeballs on something smaller than your thumb is never easy, Kathryn enjoys the creative endeavors of both industries and challenge they provide.
Kathryn is not only an award winning author but a successful table-top gaming miniature painter. While trying to paint the eyeballs on something smaller than your thumb is never easy, Kathryn enjoys the creative endeavors of both industries and challenge they provide.
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January 20, 2015
Clans of Scotland
I enjoyed these stories so verra much.
Mist Warrior
Branan is so distraught at only 12 years old when his mother dies, he feels he has been betrayed, but not by his mother but by the man he thought was his da. He thanks the heavens to know he is not his da. He is so grateful he is not the bairn of this man that murdered his mother. When the man tries to kill him as well, he runs for his life and is found by Catriona a young lass. He is raised by her family for a time, then sent away.
10 years later he finds out his step family is murdered, and goes and seeks his Catriona.
Catriona, has cared for Branan, even so young. She is running for her life.
Such a wonderful story of the Highland men of Scotland. It's intriguing, with lot's of action, mystery, sorrow, intense love, and wanting with desire, that it makes for a good story.
I do recommend it verra much. I did not find any errors, and if there were any it is over looked by the intensity of this story.
Demon Laird
Oh my!!! Again I enjoyed this story as well.
I found myself so enthralled with the emotional feelings of Ronan.
A man scarred not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Tortured beyond measure by the English. He walks in the shadows hiding who he is, so afraid of what his people will think of him. They are so verra afraid of their laird, that they call him the Demon Laird. He needs help with his healing and his brother sends for a healer.
Lia, the healer, is sent there to heal this laird but on the way she hears stories of the demon laird. It does not dissuade her from helping him, but he loathes her. She is English.
The emotional and physical scars of the characters were so compelling, that I felt myself wanting to cry, with a heartfelt sorrow for them. I was so entranced by their feelings it was just over whelming, in a good way. I love a good story and this one has all the elements of one.
The characters are well developed I truly enjoyed this one. I love history especially from Scotland and felt I was in the mist of all that was happening.
Such a well written story, I just couldn't put it down.
Nay I have not finished the novels yet, but I wanted to put my thoughts out there so that maybe you too would want to try the books. These are not shorts stories, or novelettes.
Shadowed Hawk
Aiden would never compete with his brother, he loves his brother, and he is just as mischief as his brother. So what sets him apart?
Aiden, has a talented brother who seeks to protect his Laird, the only way he knows how, finding others who know secrets. He travels afar to seek these people, and listen to their whispers. Being the youngest he will never have a chance to have his own home, never have his own wife, or never have his own bairn; he feels he is unworthy because of his status in life. But he accepts it.
Kenna, is betroth to another. She has been shunned by her father, beaten by her father, and her father gives her to another; someone like him. He has accepted her life as it truly isn't her own. She is a strong character in this story, who only wants to be loved and accepted, and be able to stand on her own.
There are so many twist and turns in this story, which will keep you so enthralled throughout. It is intense in it's own right, and will keep you involved to find out how it ends. Or begins.
Highlander's Hope
I so enjoyed this one by far. It starts off with Connell, who has vowed to protect Mairi, and her bairn Adam, even with his life. It is truly well crafted, with all the right elements of a fascinating story.
How do two people learn to trust when both have lost so much in their life?
Throughout the story you will learn what caused their sorrow, and what it takes to be whole. It is sorrowful, compelling, with a lot of action. It has mystery, and is mystical, with acceptance, of who they are.
I so loved all of the stories verra much, and I felt the emotion in each story. I cried and laughed.
Thank you for writing wonderful stories and showing us a little history in the Highlands of Scotland.
I enjoyed these stories so verra much.
Mist Warrior
Branan is so distraught at only 12 years old when his mother dies, he feels he has been betrayed, but not by his mother but by the man he thought was his da. He thanks the heavens to know he is not his da. He is so grateful he is not the bairn of this man that murdered his mother. When the man tries to kill him as well, he runs for his life and is found by Catriona a young lass. He is raised by her family for a time, then sent away.
10 years later he finds out his step family is murdered, and goes and seeks his Catriona.
Catriona, has cared for Branan, even so young. She is running for her life.
Such a wonderful story of the Highland men of Scotland. It's intriguing, with lot's of action, mystery, sorrow, intense love, and wanting with desire, that it makes for a good story.
I do recommend it verra much. I did not find any errors, and if there were any it is over looked by the intensity of this story.
Demon Laird
Oh my!!! Again I enjoyed this story as well.
I found myself so enthralled with the emotional feelings of Ronan.
A man scarred not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Tortured beyond measure by the English. He walks in the shadows hiding who he is, so afraid of what his people will think of him. They are so verra afraid of their laird, that they call him the Demon Laird. He needs help with his healing and his brother sends for a healer.
Lia, the healer, is sent there to heal this laird but on the way she hears stories of the demon laird. It does not dissuade her from helping him, but he loathes her. She is English.
The emotional and physical scars of the characters were so compelling, that I felt myself wanting to cry, with a heartfelt sorrow for them. I was so entranced by their feelings it was just over whelming, in a good way. I love a good story and this one has all the elements of one.
The characters are well developed I truly enjoyed this one. I love history especially from Scotland and felt I was in the mist of all that was happening.
Such a well written story, I just couldn't put it down.
Nay I have not finished the novels yet, but I wanted to put my thoughts out there so that maybe you too would want to try the books. These are not shorts stories, or novelettes.
Shadowed Hawk
Aiden would never compete with his brother, he loves his brother, and he is just as mischief as his brother. So what sets him apart?
Aiden, has a talented brother who seeks to protect his Laird, the only way he knows how, finding others who know secrets. He travels afar to seek these people, and listen to their whispers. Being the youngest he will never have a chance to have his own home, never have his own wife, or never have his own bairn; he feels he is unworthy because of his status in life. But he accepts it.
Kenna, is betroth to another. She has been shunned by her father, beaten by her father, and her father gives her to another; someone like him. He has accepted her life as it truly isn't her own. She is a strong character in this story, who only wants to be loved and accepted, and be able to stand on her own.
There are so many twist and turns in this story, which will keep you so enthralled throughout. It is intense in it's own right, and will keep you involved to find out how it ends. Or begins.
Highlander's Hope
I so enjoyed this one by far. It starts off with Connell, who has vowed to protect Mairi, and her bairn Adam, even with his life. It is truly well crafted, with all the right elements of a fascinating story.
How do two people learn to trust when both have lost so much in their life?
Throughout the story you will learn what caused their sorrow, and what it takes to be whole. It is sorrowful, compelling, with a lot of action. It has mystery, and is mystical, with acceptance, of who they are.
I so loved all of the stories verra much, and I felt the emotion in each story. I cried and laughed.
Thank you for writing wonderful stories and showing us a little history in the Highlands of Scotland.
January 30, 2015
Legacy of the Mist Clans
This is an awesome collection! I don't normally right reviews but these stories are really unique to me because of the "affliction" of the Demon Laird. The whole set is truly amazing! Please keep writing about this family and friends and descendants.
This is an awesome collection! I don't normally right reviews but these stories are really unique to me because of the "affliction" of the Demon Laird. The whole set is truly amazing! Please keep writing about this family and friends and descendants.
March 13, 2015
Great suspense and intrigue
Great book series full of suspense and intrigue while historically grounded...well worth the read and time. I love the way the book flows
Great book series full of suspense and intrigue while historically grounded...well worth the read and time. I love the way the book flows
March 28, 2015
Mist Warrior
Branan has one chance to reclaim what was stolen from him, his title, inheritance and his legacy. But he is not prepared for what greets him when he returns to England. The home of Branan's foster family has been burned to the ground.
Startling, was my first thought. The author does not ease you into the main story, but this sits well with this reader.
Branan grows up with the comfort of his mother's wonderful stories about the finest knight that ever lived. Unfortunately, he must also live with his step-father who is an abusive, murdering, liar.
At the age of 12 Branan's mother lies abed dying, and she tells him of his true heritage. Then, to save himself from his step-father after his mother passes on, he runs away to his foster family. He grows older with a foster brother, a foster father, and the wild Catriona. Unfortunately, as he is whisked away in the middle of one night, it may be that Branan will never have a future to look forward to. Not as long as his treacherous step-father lives, and is out for his blood.
The author has a very descriptive, rich world that she draws you into. Of course you love the hero and heroine, but there are secondary characters that will tug at your heartstrings. There is one, and the author handled this character masterfully, who seemed to be the stereotype of that age. What happens to him will make you cheer, then cry.
Demon Laird
Captured and tortured by the English during Longshanks's war against the Scots, Ronan MacGrigor finds the strength to escape, only to suffer the fear and rejection of his own clan. Forced to stalk the shadows at night, Ronan becomes a prisoner of illness, fear, and memories. The villagers whisper of a curse—the Demon Laird made a deal with the devil—now the devil demands his due.
I finished this last night, and I still feel breathless.
The author deals with a hero who is not entirely perfect; he suffers from a type of epilepsy known then as the Falling Down Sickness.
It is a terrifying affliction to grow up with but with the help of his parents, and his devoted brother he grows to become the laird of Clan MacGrigor.
It does get worse when Ronan is tortured by a sadistic villain that he has just the Nth degree of strength to escape from. Aye, he escapes but he is not well. He has become something that even his own people are afraid of.
Ronan's brother goes across the border to get help from a famed healer. Instead of her, Sueta sends her apprentice, Lia.
Lia finds herself in a land strange, and amongst people that are just as odd. Yet, she IS a healer, and she will help whoever needs her. On her first day at Ronan's castle she finds herself in the midst of a plague. Somehow it seems familiar but she does not have all the puzzle pieces.
Lia also discovers that The MacGrigor is a puzzle to solve, and as she learns more about him, and begins to fall in love, she is determined to bring Ronan back to the land of the living.
Shadowed Hawk
Aidan MacGrigor is the Hawk. In the midst of Longshanks's war against the Bruce, intrigue is Aidan's currency - and he is a wealthy man. His birds softly sing their songs of information, and Aidan uses them to strengthen Clan MacGrigor. Though his life is one of solitude, he has come to savor the freedom it affords him, even if it means sacrificing the joy of having a wife and family of his own. He is resigned to his lot in life . . . until fate sends a bruised and battered sparrow his way and his instinct to love and protect takes over . . .
It was wonderful to learn more About Aiden as he watched over his birds, and listened to their songs.
I think this is the first story in which women take up arms, and fight. Kendra, the heroine, is displaced from home by a less-than-loving father, and a skunk for a betrothed. She finds the life of being one of Aiden's birds alluring. It provides her with a freedom that very few women knew in that day and age.
Through Aiden the reader learns about a good man in whom family means everything. His fealty may be to king and country, but his loyalty and love are to his brother. When his brother finds love with Lia Aiden is reminded that as a second son, with no inheritance to speak of, such love, such a family is not in his future.
Kendra has no family, no future, and she does not care that Aiden is so "destitute". She loves him and that is all that matters.
Aiden's brother, Ronan, is not like most brothers... Lairds... he would not mind at all having his brother, with a family, in his castle. Aiden has learned, through his birds, that Ronan's wife Lia, is not the foundling they and she thought. She has a dowry, land, and she gives this to Aiden... her brother.
Highlander's Hope
Connell and Mairi have left the safety of MacGrigor Castle, hoping to reach Edinburgh, vanish into the busy city, and elude the Scottish and English mercenaries hunting them and their infant ward, the bastard son of the newly crowned King Edward II, and a pawn in the war for control of Scotland’s future.
With his family dead, Connell has nothing left to lose. He willingly puts his life on the line for Mairi and wee Adam, but he cannot give Mairi what she wants more than anything: his heart. Holding himself apart from everyone, his grief and guilt threaten to defeat him faster than any mercenary blade, for at his side is a constant reminder of everything he has lost.
Connell's story is the most bittersweet of the MacGrigor's and the most poignant. There is so much of his life, his losses, to understand and identify with. Mairi seems to be a skittish lass, and really appears to have no more substance than "run, hide, protect Adam". She is more than that and as she blossoms, Connell sees this, and he begins to let go of the past. To love once more.
Branan has one chance to reclaim what was stolen from him, his title, inheritance and his legacy. But he is not prepared for what greets him when he returns to England. The home of Branan's foster family has been burned to the ground.
Startling, was my first thought. The author does not ease you into the main story, but this sits well with this reader.
Branan grows up with the comfort of his mother's wonderful stories about the finest knight that ever lived. Unfortunately, he must also live with his step-father who is an abusive, murdering, liar.
At the age of 12 Branan's mother lies abed dying, and she tells him of his true heritage. Then, to save himself from his step-father after his mother passes on, he runs away to his foster family. He grows older with a foster brother, a foster father, and the wild Catriona. Unfortunately, as he is whisked away in the middle of one night, it may be that Branan will never have a future to look forward to. Not as long as his treacherous step-father lives, and is out for his blood.
The author has a very descriptive, rich world that she draws you into. Of course you love the hero and heroine, but there are secondary characters that will tug at your heartstrings. There is one, and the author handled this character masterfully, who seemed to be the stereotype of that age. What happens to him will make you cheer, then cry.
Demon Laird
Captured and tortured by the English during Longshanks's war against the Scots, Ronan MacGrigor finds the strength to escape, only to suffer the fear and rejection of his own clan. Forced to stalk the shadows at night, Ronan becomes a prisoner of illness, fear, and memories. The villagers whisper of a curse—the Demon Laird made a deal with the devil—now the devil demands his due.
I finished this last night, and I still feel breathless.
The author deals with a hero who is not entirely perfect; he suffers from a type of epilepsy known then as the Falling Down Sickness.
It is a terrifying affliction to grow up with but with the help of his parents, and his devoted brother he grows to become the laird of Clan MacGrigor.
It does get worse when Ronan is tortured by a sadistic villain that he has just the Nth degree of strength to escape from. Aye, he escapes but he is not well. He has become something that even his own people are afraid of.
Ronan's brother goes across the border to get help from a famed healer. Instead of her, Sueta sends her apprentice, Lia.
Lia finds herself in a land strange, and amongst people that are just as odd. Yet, she IS a healer, and she will help whoever needs her. On her first day at Ronan's castle she finds herself in the midst of a plague. Somehow it seems familiar but she does not have all the puzzle pieces.
Lia also discovers that The MacGrigor is a puzzle to solve, and as she learns more about him, and begins to fall in love, she is determined to bring Ronan back to the land of the living.
Shadowed Hawk
Aidan MacGrigor is the Hawk. In the midst of Longshanks's war against the Bruce, intrigue is Aidan's currency - and he is a wealthy man. His birds softly sing their songs of information, and Aidan uses them to strengthen Clan MacGrigor. Though his life is one of solitude, he has come to savor the freedom it affords him, even if it means sacrificing the joy of having a wife and family of his own. He is resigned to his lot in life . . . until fate sends a bruised and battered sparrow his way and his instinct to love and protect takes over . . .
It was wonderful to learn more About Aiden as he watched over his birds, and listened to their songs.
I think this is the first story in which women take up arms, and fight. Kendra, the heroine, is displaced from home by a less-than-loving father, and a skunk for a betrothed. She finds the life of being one of Aiden's birds alluring. It provides her with a freedom that very few women knew in that day and age.
Through Aiden the reader learns about a good man in whom family means everything. His fealty may be to king and country, but his loyalty and love are to his brother. When his brother finds love with Lia Aiden is reminded that as a second son, with no inheritance to speak of, such love, such a family is not in his future.
Kendra has no family, no future, and she does not care that Aiden is so "destitute". She loves him and that is all that matters.
Aiden's brother, Ronan, is not like most brothers... Lairds... he would not mind at all having his brother, with a family, in his castle. Aiden has learned, through his birds, that Ronan's wife Lia, is not the foundling they and she thought. She has a dowry, land, and she gives this to Aiden... her brother.
Highlander's Hope
Connell and Mairi have left the safety of MacGrigor Castle, hoping to reach Edinburgh, vanish into the busy city, and elude the Scottish and English mercenaries hunting them and their infant ward, the bastard son of the newly crowned King Edward II, and a pawn in the war for control of Scotland’s future.
With his family dead, Connell has nothing left to lose. He willingly puts his life on the line for Mairi and wee Adam, but he cannot give Mairi what she wants more than anything: his heart. Holding himself apart from everyone, his grief and guilt threaten to defeat him faster than any mercenary blade, for at his side is a constant reminder of everything he has lost.
Connell's story is the most bittersweet of the MacGrigor's and the most poignant. There is so much of his life, his losses, to understand and identify with. Mairi seems to be a skittish lass, and really appears to have no more substance than "run, hide, protect Adam". She is more than that and as she blossoms, Connell sees this, and he begins to let go of the past. To love once more.
March 28, 2015
I loved this set of books
They all time together to make a wonderful set of stories. The characters come to life so dramatically and the events delightful develop so nicely young seem to put down the book.
I enjoyed this set very much and recommend anyone who likes historical all romance read these. Bonnie Jo
They all time together to make a wonderful set of stories. The characters come to life so dramatically and the events delightful develop so nicely young seem to put down the book.
I enjoyed this set very much and recommend anyone who likes historical all romance read these. Bonnie Jo
October 19, 2019
Great set of books with wonderful characters that brings the story to life. Enjoyed.
September 28, 2015
Exceptional
This is a wonderful series...kept me reading. The characters are strong and well developed...Very human. I learned much of the culture and daily lives of that historical time as the author has gone into great detail in her description of events and professions and politics. It made reading the stories all the more real. It is never boring...no dead spots. Romantic, exciting, adventuresome, intrigue, sad and erotic. There are many funny episodes. I HIGHLY recommend this series! Very well written.
This is a wonderful series...kept me reading. The characters are strong and well developed...Very human. I learned much of the culture and daily lives of that historical time as the author has gone into great detail in her description of events and professions and politics. It made reading the stories all the more real. It is never boring...no dead spots. Romantic, exciting, adventuresome, intrigue, sad and erotic. There are many funny episodes. I HIGHLY recommend this series! Very well written.
June 28, 2015
Absolutely loved each story
The Legacy of the Mist Clans box set has four of the most enjoyable Scottish romances that kept me thoroughly entertained and totally absorbed with each story. Highly recommend this boxed set to anyone who loves wonderful Scottish romances with handsome and brawny Highland heroes and brave lovely heroines.
The Legacy of the Mist Clans box set has four of the most enjoyable Scottish romances that kept me thoroughly entertained and totally absorbed with each story. Highly recommend this boxed set to anyone who loves wonderful Scottish romances with handsome and brawny Highland heroes and brave lovely heroines.
October 7, 2015
Great collection of stories!
I am so glad Kathryn Loch chose to dust off her early work and succeed in sharing her wonderful imagination. I read the second book from this box set in "Castles, Knights and Chivalry" and had to Google the cover model (Jimmy Thomas) before reading the next book...in a word, WOW.
I am so glad Kathryn Loch chose to dust off her early work and succeed in sharing her wonderful imagination. I read the second book from this box set in "Castles, Knights and Chivalry" and had to Google the cover model (Jimmy Thomas) before reading the next book...in a word, WOW.
February 22, 2016
Another time
I have totally enjoyed this collection and I loved picturing the time of the settings...would love to get the chance to visit the highlands myself and see some of the castles still standing
I have totally enjoyed this collection and I loved picturing the time of the settings...would love to get the chance to visit the highlands myself and see some of the castles still standing
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