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Scottish Highlands #2
Before the Fire
The inhabitants of 25th century earth are dying. A deadly brain virus is taking a large death toll and it is up to one scientist to stop it.
The problem for Dr. Kane Edmonds is that the one form of plant-life she believes is necessary for a cure has long been extinct, dwelling nowhere else within the solar systems except the earth's past.
Kane plans for every contingency when she agrees to travel through time to hunt down the life-saving plant. Every contingency, that is, except for falling in love.
When Kane meets George Wyndom, the dark and formidable Earl of Blackmore, she wonders if she'll ever be able to let him go. What Kane doesn't understand is that she has no say in the matter, for the handsome earl is determined to keep her.
This e-book tells us the story of the grandson several generations removed of Thomas & Maya MacGregor (After the Storm). This book, however, can be read without reading its predecessor.
The problem for Dr. Kane Edmonds is that the one form of plant-life she believes is necessary for a cure has long been extinct, dwelling nowhere else within the solar systems except the earth's past.
Kane plans for every contingency when she agrees to travel through time to hunt down the life-saving plant. Every contingency, that is, except for falling in love.
When Kane meets George Wyndom, the dark and formidable Earl of Blackmore, she wonders if she'll ever be able to let him go. What Kane doesn't understand is that she has no say in the matter, for the handsome earl is determined to keep her.
This e-book tells us the story of the grandson several generations removed of Thomas & Maya MacGregor (After the Storm). This book, however, can be read without reading its predecessor.
First published November 1, 2009
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Tia Isabella
2 books6 followersTia Isabella is another name for Jaid Black founder of Ellora's Cave Publishing.
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April 8, 2021
George y Kane
Una pareja fabulosa desde el mismo momento que se conocieron, ella especialmente me gusto porque era sumamente inocente a persar de ser del futuro y un futuro muy futuro por eso ya no tenian registros fieles o completos de lo que era el siglo XVIII, ella venia del Siglo XXV o sea...y los archivos se habian destruido en su mayor parte y eso no permitia saber que se iba a encontrar en el pasado.
Aparte de la pareja protagonica hubieron dos mas que me gustaron, una tercera que se formo casi al final y una cuarta que quedo en suspenso....ya veremos si tiene que ver con el tercer libro....ahora voy por el.
Es lamentable que la traduccion que consegui no era muy buena pero logro sus objetivos.....Me gusto bastante y quede satisfecha con esta lectura.....ah y al final da un vuelco la espiral del tiempo muy buena....no digo mas.
Una pareja fabulosa desde el mismo momento que se conocieron, ella especialmente me gusto porque era sumamente inocente a persar de ser del futuro y un futuro muy futuro por eso ya no tenian registros fieles o completos de lo que era el siglo XVIII, ella venia del Siglo XXV o sea...y los archivos se habian destruido en su mayor parte y eso no permitia saber que se iba a encontrar en el pasado.
Aparte de la pareja protagonica hubieron dos mas que me gustaron, una tercera que se formo casi al final y una cuarta que quedo en suspenso....ya veremos si tiene que ver con el tercer libro....ahora voy por el.
Es lamentable que la traduccion que consegui no era muy buena pero logro sus objetivos.....Me gusto bastante y quede satisfecha con esta lectura.....ah y al final da un vuelco la espiral del tiempo muy buena....no digo mas.
September 9, 2012
Nice people meet. Nice things happen. It was pleasant but it could have used more spark, maybe more conflict.
STORY BRIEF:
Dr. Kane Edmonds time travels from 2429 earth to 1776 England. She is searching for a plant that became extinct. The plant will cure a disease in 2429. George is an earl. Some years ago his wife Nina was murdered. The murderer was never caught. Some suspect George killed her. George needs to find a wife to create an heir, but he hasn’t found anyone who appeals to him. When Kane and George see each other, they are immediately drawn to each other.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
This had a pleasant, playful feeling. George finds flaws in women such as a mole or a woman who picks her nose. Kane wants sex right away, but George refuses out of respect for her. He loves her even though he suspects she is not a virgin. There is not much conflict in the story. Nice things happen and more nice things happen. This was one of the author’s early stories, before she got into more erotic writing. The sex scenes in this book were mildly done. Several were referred to rather than showing details.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Digital count story length: 6,155 (491 KB). Swearing language: mild, including religious swear words. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 10. Setting: mostly 1776 England plus a little 2429 earth. Copyright: 2000. Genre: time travel historical romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
STORY BRIEF:
Dr. Kane Edmonds time travels from 2429 earth to 1776 England. She is searching for a plant that became extinct. The plant will cure a disease in 2429. George is an earl. Some years ago his wife Nina was murdered. The murderer was never caught. Some suspect George killed her. George needs to find a wife to create an heir, but he hasn’t found anyone who appeals to him. When Kane and George see each other, they are immediately drawn to each other.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
This had a pleasant, playful feeling. George finds flaws in women such as a mole or a woman who picks her nose. Kane wants sex right away, but George refuses out of respect for her. He loves her even though he suspects she is not a virgin. There is not much conflict in the story. Nice things happen and more nice things happen. This was one of the author’s early stories, before she got into more erotic writing. The sex scenes in this book were mildly done. Several were referred to rather than showing details.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Digital count story length: 6,155 (491 KB). Swearing language: mild, including religious swear words. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 10. Setting: mostly 1776 England plus a little 2429 earth. Copyright: 2000. Genre: time travel historical romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
May 7, 2013
This is a long read, that is quite enjoyable, although I doubt that the mannerisms of the characters in this story which is set in the year 1774, England is correct. I'm also quite peeved that in many chapters, George's full name and title are being repeated as the intro of each. Also how choosy the H at first and describes every physical faults of women being thrown at him by his mother.
I like the fact that the author likes everyone to have a happy ending that she pairs him or her with somebody. The scenes are funny, the dialogues witty and it keeps you reading without being bored.
I like the fact that the author likes everyone to have a happy ending that she pairs him or her with somebody. The scenes are funny, the dialogues witty and it keeps you reading without being bored.
September 18, 2012
She lost me at "planabotonologist". DNF
April 13, 2018
Amazingly funny!!
It's so nice to sit down and read a amazing story that also makes me giggle the whole way through!!
It's so nice to sit down and read a amazing story that also makes me giggle the whole way through!!
May 5, 2018
Fire
Great story line, loved the character, want I discover who the witch was and what happens to Linder and Charlotte
Great story line, loved the character, want I discover who the witch was and what happens to Linder and Charlotte
June 4, 2019
This book was so good you won't regret reading it was exciting and romantic it was very good
April 11, 2025
2025
I first read these many, many years ago. Was under the original series name Scottish Highlands through good old Ellora’s Cave.
I pretty much read everything this author had out if I could.
I forgot how fun this story is. I still would love to read James’ and the ‘witch’s’ story though.
EARLIER REVIEW
I owned these books under the author Tia Isabella name. Wonderful to see them rereleased under Ms Blacks name and in Kindle Unlimited.
Great time travel story with very likeable characters.
Though this is a follow on from AFTER THE STORM, it really does not matter except in relationship to being the heirs by descent and the quirky cute ending with Maya from book one at 5 years of age.
Well plotted and written story.
Loved the Warrior Women title and teaching the dowager to kick butt. How improper.
The arrival of Melea and her behaviour/relationship with Alex was fun. The fact Charlotte gets a man too was OTT but no reason she doesn’t deserve a HEA too.
A real pity Kane wasn’t able to beat Moncreith herself.
Read through KU.
I first read these many, many years ago. Was under the original series name Scottish Highlands through good old Ellora’s Cave.
I pretty much read everything this author had out if I could.
I forgot how fun this story is. I still would love to read James’ and the ‘witch’s’ story though.
EARLIER REVIEW
I owned these books under the author Tia Isabella name. Wonderful to see them rereleased under Ms Blacks name and in Kindle Unlimited.
Great time travel story with very likeable characters.
Though this is a follow on from AFTER THE STORM, it really does not matter except in relationship to being the heirs by descent and the quirky cute ending with Maya from book one at 5 years of age.
Well plotted and written story.
Loved the Warrior Women title and teaching the dowager to kick butt. How improper.
The arrival of Melea and her behaviour/relationship with Alex was fun. The fact Charlotte gets a man too was OTT but no reason she doesn’t deserve a HEA too.
A real pity Kane wasn’t able to beat Moncreith herself.
Read through KU.
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November 30, 201022 Nov
It is hi-fi fiction book. It seems good !
The story happened on the years of 2429 AD.
Kane, the main character, I think, must back to ancient 18th century time to get one plant using for the healing to Egis who had been ill because of the BV-5 virus that can be heal by one of the plant, name Kabitross, which had been extinct on 25th century.
Kane had to back to middle age century time to get the plant. She had to refilled her memory with un-organize random 18th, 19th, 20th data. (most of the data regarding ancient course had been destroy on world war 4 and world war 5.
On the years of 1700 AD Kane met with George, the handsome English nobleman, and after some up-down funny thing happend among them, they getting married.
Malea, Kane best friend on the years 2429 AD had come to joined with her on the mission to find the Karbitros plan.
It is hi-fi fiction book. It seems good !
The story happened on the years of 2429 AD.
Kane, the main character, I think, must back to ancient 18th century time to get one plant using for the healing to Egis who had been ill because of the BV-5 virus that can be heal by one of the plant, name Kabitross, which had been extinct on 25th century.
Kane had to back to middle age century time to get the plant. She had to refilled her memory with un-organize random 18th, 19th, 20th data. (most of the data regarding ancient course had been destroy on world war 4 and world war 5.
On the years of 1700 AD Kane met with George, the handsome English nobleman, and after some up-down funny thing happend among them, they getting married.
Malea, Kane best friend on the years 2429 AD had come to joined with her on the mission to find the Karbitros plan.
June 15, 2016
Wonderful time travel historical romance
I give this book five stars. I could not put it down and read this book in one night.
Just the right amount of sex and romance rolled into one great story.
Girl travels back in time on a mission to save thousands of lives in search of a mysterious
Extent flower needed to make a medicine to cure a brain disease. Meet a lusty Lord in search of
A wife to give him an heir. It's love at first sight and the entertainment begins......
I give this book five stars. I could not put it down and read this book in one night.
Just the right amount of sex and romance rolled into one great story.
Girl travels back in time on a mission to save thousands of lives in search of a mysterious
Extent flower needed to make a medicine to cure a brain disease. Meet a lusty Lord in search of
A wife to give him an heir. It's love at first sight and the entertainment begins......
August 30, 2015
Could not get into it. Only read about a third.
October 2, 2012
great read
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