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Bear of the Highlands
Sometimes your worst enemy can become your greatest love.
Princess Murdina has suffered harshly since the death of her father. Crowned the new King, her brother proves to be heartless and cruel, even to his own sister. Driven by greed, he attempts to force her into an unwanted marriage to the sadistic Lord Cannon in order to gain more land. Determined not to become another casualty of Lord Cannon’s dark desires, Murdina flees on horseback. Cornered on the cliffs by her brother’s knights, she sees her only option as being to jump to her death.
Much to her surprise, a dark figure arrives out of nowhere and snatches her up to take her deep into the woods. It is here that she learns that her savior is Rory of the Clan McKordia—a Highland rebel determined to take down her brother. Not only does she not expect to learn that Rory is a bear shifter, but she never expects to fall in love with him, and fight by his side.
Get ready for intrigue, mystery, and seduction in the highlands! Oh… and be forewarned, this book is intended for mature (18+) audiences.
Princess Murdina has suffered harshly since the death of her father. Crowned the new King, her brother proves to be heartless and cruel, even to his own sister. Driven by greed, he attempts to force her into an unwanted marriage to the sadistic Lord Cannon in order to gain more land. Determined not to become another casualty of Lord Cannon’s dark desires, Murdina flees on horseback. Cornered on the cliffs by her brother’s knights, she sees her only option as being to jump to her death.
Much to her surprise, a dark figure arrives out of nowhere and snatches her up to take her deep into the woods. It is here that she learns that her savior is Rory of the Clan McKordia—a Highland rebel determined to take down her brother. Not only does she not expect to learn that Rory is a bear shifter, but she never expects to fall in love with him, and fight by his side.
Get ready for intrigue, mystery, and seduction in the highlands! Oh… and be forewarned, this book is intended for mature (18+) audiences.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2015
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Sky Winters
135 books245 followersSky Winters writes steamy shifter stories that explore the magic of romance and the wild.
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She writes these sizzl'n and surreal tales for you, late at night, when the wolves are howling from her Northwestern home.
If riding on the back of a motorcycle with a werebear sounds like your thing, you best sign up for her email list! And grab a FREE copy of WOLF BABIES while you're at it! https://www.instafreebie.com/free/uRZkw
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March 3, 2017
Like this story - unfortunately the use of wrong words was quite irritating.
January 28, 2018
Princess Murdina is running for her life. Her brother has given her to a very sadistic man, whose first six wives have come to a very bad end. Rory literally saved her. Her brother will not let it go though. Read on to see how this story ends!
October 27, 2020
Eh
There was a lot of potential in all 4 stories, but they moved too abruptly to be really believable. Novellas, short stories, whatever you call them, they didn't have the depth to make you dive into the story and left me skimming the surface. So close and yet, disappointment.
There was a lot of potential in all 4 stories, but they moved too abruptly to be really believable. Novellas, short stories, whatever you call them, they didn't have the depth to make you dive into the story and left me skimming the surface. So close and yet, disappointment.
May 10, 2017
A child hero saving her from her brother will be her hero once more when she is on the run from her brother's knights.
January 6, 2018
Great romance story.
November 10, 2015
I really liked this read. It was so differnt from the norm. You know if someone told me I would like a couple where one shifted into a bear I would have shook my head. I liked the syfy twist I mean why not? Lady Murdina is evading her brothers knights to avoid a marriage from a ruthless sadist and along comes Rory from out of the blue. Like a whisper in the night he swoops her on his horse to safely escort her from danger. The romance does not stop there (mild spoiler) as the story unfolds the past comes back and extends the bond between. There is a love scene but the story surrounding it really made the story a worthwhile read. The end of this book has free three romance collection I haven't checked it out yet to see what it entails but book 1: is called The Biker Bear's baby. Look for my review on that next. Enjoy!
September 6, 2020
It was okay.
April 21, 2017
I have FINALLY completed the collection of short stories by the author. It's over...it's done. *throws confetti*
This short story surprised me...this was the best one out of the entire collection honestly. So still okay...not great tho.
This one follows Murdina who is being sold to a nasty man for alliances and whatnot so she decided to run away. She changes her name to Anna to be safe I guess living as a pauper is better than marrying a man with a bad reputation, but rich.
Rory saves Murdina from her brother's guards. Of course, Rory is enemy #1 to the King (Murdina's brother) and has always thought she was a hottie, but Murdina (of course) doesn't remember him at all. But yes, Rory is a werebear. Sadly, we don't get to see much of his bear shifts. However, more in this one than the others....so a point there.
I do like how it took a while for them to admit feelings to each other. Rory had loved her for years, but didn't say anything at first. For Murdina, she thought he was a hottie and was thankful for being kind to her, but it did take a while for her to fall for him.
This was a short story and things did happen fast, but it was done well overall.
My only real complaint is that it was supposed to be a historical set book, but the word usages and etc were very modern.
Overall...not too shabby compared to the others. I'll give it a 4.
This short story surprised me...this was the best one out of the entire collection honestly. So still okay...not great tho.
This one follows Murdina who is being sold to a nasty man for alliances and whatnot so she decided to run away. She changes her name to Anna to be safe I guess living as a pauper is better than marrying a man with a bad reputation, but rich.
Rory saves Murdina from her brother's guards. Of course, Rory is enemy #1 to the King (Murdina's brother) and has always thought she was a hottie, but Murdina (of course) doesn't remember him at all. But yes, Rory is a werebear. Sadly, we don't get to see much of his bear shifts. However, more in this one than the others....so a point there.
I do like how it took a while for them to admit feelings to each other. Rory had loved her for years, but didn't say anything at first. For Murdina, she thought he was a hottie and was thankful for being kind to her, but it did take a while for her to fall for him.
This was a short story and things did happen fast, but it was done well overall.
My only real complaint is that it was supposed to be a historical set book, but the word usages and etc were very modern.
Overall...not too shabby compared to the others. I'll give it a 4.
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