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Highland Healer #2
Highland Circle of Stones
Caitlin is the latest in a long line of healers and she has been most fortunate to have grown up in the home of an eccentric uncle on the Isle of Skye. Today, however, she finds herself residing in the upper Highlands of Scotland and is about to wed the Highlander, Alex, oldest of the MacKinnon brothers.
The date is set and the time is near. However, not all members of this clan of brothers are happy about this union that is to take place. One of them, Jack, has seen this healer exhibit some unusual magickal powers when in a stressful situation. In fact, he witnessed a soldier and an English Lord as they both became targets of her exceptional powers —and both were destroyed completely. What if she uses these powers and brings danger to the entire family? Can she control them? This brother is not afraid of much, but this woman, tiny though she may be, has him losing sleep wondering what disasters she may bring to all of them. Not only that, but she travels with a wolf — a huge, black wolf that never leaves her side. Should they fear him? And what about her eccentric uncle — he too has performed some feats that have the brothers wondering about him as well.
However, the person who most wants to stop this union is Deirdre, the Highland lass who is convinced that Alex should belong to her. Her devious plan to stop it takes all of them on a harrowing and spine tingling journey that demands they accept many situations they do not understand and cannot prevent.
Alex is determined to wed this lass and believes her to be exactly what he has been waiting for. However, when he discovers her standing in the Circle of Stones, even he finds himself questioning his plans. His mam had always believed only the "called" should enter the circle, but was Caitlin called? What did that really mean?
As for Caitlin, the Circle of Stones calls to her more every day and until she can find out the reason for this, she will continue to visit the circle and Alex finds this disconcerting. But the most frightening event of all is when a member of the clan itself begins to exhibit magickal powers as well. What now?
The date is set and the time is near. However, not all members of this clan of brothers are happy about this union that is to take place. One of them, Jack, has seen this healer exhibit some unusual magickal powers when in a stressful situation. In fact, he witnessed a soldier and an English Lord as they both became targets of her exceptional powers —and both were destroyed completely. What if she uses these powers and brings danger to the entire family? Can she control them? This brother is not afraid of much, but this woman, tiny though she may be, has him losing sleep wondering what disasters she may bring to all of them. Not only that, but she travels with a wolf — a huge, black wolf that never leaves her side. Should they fear him? And what about her eccentric uncle — he too has performed some feats that have the brothers wondering about him as well.
However, the person who most wants to stop this union is Deirdre, the Highland lass who is convinced that Alex should belong to her. Her devious plan to stop it takes all of them on a harrowing and spine tingling journey that demands they accept many situations they do not understand and cannot prevent.
Alex is determined to wed this lass and believes her to be exactly what he has been waiting for. However, when he discovers her standing in the Circle of Stones, even he finds himself questioning his plans. His mam had always believed only the "called" should enter the circle, but was Caitlin called? What did that really mean?
As for Caitlin, the Circle of Stones calls to her more every day and until she can find out the reason for this, she will continue to visit the circle and Alex finds this disconcerting. But the most frightening event of all is when a member of the clan itself begins to exhibit magickal powers as well. What now?
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2016
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April 10, 2017
Highland Circle of Stones
Another book that is not to my enjoyment. I do not like this series. The next book better be spectacular for my review to get better. I hate the endings of these stories. They leave a reader hanging in the air. The next story will be the last that I will read by this lady..
Another book that is not to my enjoyment. I do not like this series. The next book better be spectacular for my review to get better. I hate the endings of these stories. They leave a reader hanging in the air. The next story will be the last that I will read by this lady..
August 20, 2019
Danger, Secrets, and Surprises
This book started slowly, and because of that I had a hard time getting into it. Part of it was the author’s reviews of everything that happened in the first book. It was a bit stilted and somewhat tedious for me.
However, the story is a very good one, and once it began I enjoyed it. It begins with planning 2 weddings: Alex & Caitlin and Jack & Millie. The tale is wrought with danger and kept me turning pages. Many surprises as well as revelations of secrets filled out the story.
I recommend this, but of course suggest reading book one first. I always try to do that when reading a series.
This book started slowly, and because of that I had a hard time getting into it. Part of it was the author’s reviews of everything that happened in the first book. It was a bit stilted and somewhat tedious for me.
However, the story is a very good one, and once it began I enjoyed it. It begins with planning 2 weddings: Alex & Caitlin and Jack & Millie. The tale is wrought with danger and kept me turning pages. Many surprises as well as revelations of secrets filled out the story.
I recommend this, but of course suggest reading book one first. I always try to do that when reading a series.
November 8, 2022
This is book 2 in this series. Another awesome read which kept me engrossed from beginning to end. In this book Caitlan is in the highlands with Alex and his brothers. She and Alex are to wed. Now Alex knows she has some unusual powers but has learned to accept them. They do have their problems however and there are really some tense moments and Caitlan also finds the Circle of Stones on their property and she is drawn to it. Doesn't know why quite yet but figures she will figure it out. Highly recommend.
July 3, 2019
This is the second in a good series.
As noted by others, it is a “clean romance” lacking graphic sexual scenes. It also has good plot and character development. I would still probably list it as “chick” reading.
As noted by others, it is a “clean romance” lacking graphic sexual scenes. It also has good plot and character development. I would still probably list it as “chick” reading.
June 16, 2024
the adventures continue for these Highlanders
I’d recommend this series to anyone who has a fascination for Scotland and historical fiction. There are mystical and religious themes running deeply throughout but the most important is that of familial relationships.
I’d recommend this series to anyone who has a fascination for Scotland and historical fiction. There are mystical and religious themes running deeply throughout but the most important is that of familial relationships.
December 9, 2016
Again!
Once again a superb write, holding the reader to every page, sentence and word. A wonderful book continuing on from book 1, the story just makes me keep returning for more!
Once again a superb write, holding the reader to every page, sentence and word. A wonderful book continuing on from book 1, the story just makes me keep returning for more!
July 28, 2019
Enjoyed it but not as good as the first book.
September 19, 2016
Great read
I just love this story. All the characters and story just make you want to keep reading. Can't wait to read more of this story.
I just love this story. All the characters and story just make you want to keep reading. Can't wait to read more of this story.
May 18, 2016
Perfect summer read
I enjoyed the first book in this series so much that I couldn't wait for this one. It was worth the wait! Ms. Karsner takes us on an extraordinary journey that we won't soon forget. I highly recommend this pleasurable read and will once again be waiting for the next book.
I enjoyed the first book in this series so much that I couldn't wait for this one. It was worth the wait! Ms. Karsner takes us on an extraordinary journey that we won't soon forget. I highly recommend this pleasurable read and will once again be waiting for the next book.
August 8, 2016
A well written, engagng story. Even though it's second in a series, stands on it's own. Would make a great film or T.V. series. Magic, drama, romance, good triumphing over evil in a package that leaves the reader wanting more.
August 31, 2016
Scottish highlands mixed with msgic
Story was good enough. The author was a little repetitive at times. Would have liked the conflict between Kathryn and Alex to have been discussed with eachvotherbinstead of stated from each characters point of view but never hashed out.
Story was good enough. The author was a little repetitive at times. Would have liked the conflict between Kathryn and Alex to have been discussed with eachvotherbinstead of stated from each characters point of view but never hashed out.
July 18, 2016
Fast Paced With An Unexpected End Or Is It?
Both books keep you turning pages. Well written and exciting. The last page of this book opens a flood gate of questions!
Both books keep you turning pages. Well written and exciting. The last page of this book opens a flood gate of questions!
July 10, 2016
Good read.
You never know what will come next A Whirlwind of a tale. A lot of action and multiple stories going on.
You never know what will come next A Whirlwind of a tale. A lot of action and multiple stories going on.
April 16, 2017
Intriguing
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Interesting characters and I like the paranormal touch. The healer and her wolf with the eccentric Uncle is a nice touch.
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Interesting characters and I like the paranormal touch. The healer and her wolf with the eccentric Uncle is a nice touch.
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