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Read THE GATHERING first, to avoid confusion.
“Know that I am here to protect ye. Ye’ll not suffer harm if ye stay with me.”
He sounded stern, like he was expecting her to hotfoot it out of there, but she didn’t need to be talked into keeping him around. She didn’t want to be on her own with thugs running about.
“Sarah, ye are mine to care for. Do ye ken?”
The way he said it – like she was his, like he owned her now – filled her with conflicting emotions. Gratitude? Attraction? Relief? What she should feel was disdain for the way he looked at her with possession and satisfaction. She bit her lip as he waited for a reply. Finally she nodded. “Yes, I understand.” No, she didn’t understand this at all.
When fourth grade teacher Sarah Davis receives a mysterious package from her grandfather, she's confused. When she's snatched out of her classroom by thugs demanding said package, she just wants to escape and find her grandfather.
Highland Warrior and spy Murdoch Stirling thwarts a kidnapping and inserts himself into a dangerous situation. So far, so normal for him. He’s willing to help Sarah recover her grandfather. Not only is it a lot more exciting than what he’s been doing for the last few centuries, she belongs to him. In fact, even if she wants him to leave, he’s not going anywhere.
Can a bad situation provide the backdrop for falling in love, or will their limited time be overshadowed by the threat of harm to her and her loved ones?
They have two days to find out.
“Know that I am here to protect ye. Ye’ll not suffer harm if ye stay with me.”
He sounded stern, like he was expecting her to hotfoot it out of there, but she didn’t need to be talked into keeping him around. She didn’t want to be on her own with thugs running about.
“Sarah, ye are mine to care for. Do ye ken?”
The way he said it – like she was his, like he owned her now – filled her with conflicting emotions. Gratitude? Attraction? Relief? What she should feel was disdain for the way he looked at her with possession and satisfaction. She bit her lip as he waited for a reply. Finally she nodded. “Yes, I understand.” No, she didn’t understand this at all.
When fourth grade teacher Sarah Davis receives a mysterious package from her grandfather, she's confused. When she's snatched out of her classroom by thugs demanding said package, she just wants to escape and find her grandfather.
Highland Warrior and spy Murdoch Stirling thwarts a kidnapping and inserts himself into a dangerous situation. So far, so normal for him. He’s willing to help Sarah recover her grandfather. Not only is it a lot more exciting than what he’s been doing for the last few centuries, she belongs to him. In fact, even if she wants him to leave, he’s not going anywhere.
Can a bad situation provide the backdrop for falling in love, or will their limited time be overshadowed by the threat of harm to her and her loved ones?
They have two days to find out.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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Diane Darcy
56 books144 followersDiane Darcy loves to read and write lighthearted and funny books. She’s a member of the Heart of the West, and RWA. She was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart® Award. She’s written romantic comedies in several different genres; some historical, some contemporary, all lighthearted and fun. She makes her home in Utah with her family and dogs, and is hard at work on her next book.
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July 4, 2016
I do love this series.
May 3, 2019
A Rip-Roaring Romance
These novelettes are not great literature, but they are entertaining. I did find Murdoch's instant claiming of Sarah as his, and her almost instant acceptance of the claim annoying and unrealistic, but he did come through on his promise to protect her and her family. There wasn't much back story on either one of their lives before meeting. It was mildly enjoyable reading, and exciting once the action between Murdoch and Sarah's pursuers commenced. I am still wondering how these Highlanders living in a time of persecution and want can be so huge and muscular.
These novelettes are not great literature, but they are entertaining. I did find Murdoch's instant claiming of Sarah as his, and her almost instant acceptance of the claim annoying and unrealistic, but he did come through on his promise to protect her and her family. There wasn't much back story on either one of their lives before meeting. It was mildly enjoyable reading, and exciting once the action between Murdoch and Sarah's pursuers commenced. I am still wondering how these Highlanders living in a time of persecution and want can be so huge and muscular.
April 1, 2022
Oh I love this book
I started reading this book thinking it was a paranormal time travel romance. But as I turned the pages I quickly realized that it's more than that. The romance between Sarah and Murdoch was wonderful. But I especially enjoyed the spy and espionage thriller that went with it. Great book
I started reading this book thinking it was a paranormal time travel romance. But as I turned the pages I quickly realized that it's more than that. The romance between Sarah and Murdoch was wonderful. But I especially enjoyed the spy and espionage thriller that went with it. Great book
April 19, 2022
Best of the series so far!
Maybe it's my unabashed love of showed like Blacklist and Castle and Lucifer and gun toting revenge seeking men but this is certainly my favorite Mists of Time book thus far!
Maybe it's my unabashed love of showed like Blacklist and Castle and Lucifer and gun toting revenge seeking men but this is certainly my favorite Mists of Time book thus far!
December 12, 2017
This one was fun for me to read.
February 11, 2018
A fierce protector
I love Murdock- he punished himself for centuries- his guilt blinded he's self worth,until Sarah. Mid-sized someone who is his-his alone. And the rest is history.
I love Murdock- he punished himself for centuries- his guilt blinded he's self worth,until Sarah. Mid-sized someone who is his-his alone. And the rest is history.
May 27, 2018
Lovely story
Sweet love story - it’s nice to see the Culloden ghosts find their happy endings. Great way to spend an evening reading.
Sweet love story - it’s nice to see the Culloden ghosts find their happy endings. Great way to spend an evening reading.
June 9, 2018
Action Packed
Love,action,adventure,and guys and romance!OMG just what this old gal needed to make my day! Even the ending made me smile and give a sigh.
Love,action,adventure,and guys and romance!OMG just what this old gal needed to make my day! Even the ending made me smile and give a sigh.
August 15, 2018
I really love this one. It is definitely one of my books in the series
November 2, 2018
This is one of the best of the series so far.
May 10, 2020
Great
I love this author. Her characters feel so real I get absorbed by the storyline and when I'm through, I want to read it again.
I love this author. Her characters feel so real I get absorbed by the storyline and when I'm through, I want to read it again.
September 18, 2020
WOW! What a ride!
Fast paced, and so full of emotion and action. LOVED IT! Each book just keeps getting better! Now, Murdoch is my favorite! Really great stories.
Fast paced, and so full of emotion and action. LOVED IT! Each book just keeps getting better! Now, Murdoch is my favorite! Really great stories.
September 21, 2021
This is a romance with adventure. It is a clean book but does have some violence in it. I enjoyed the story very much. It is an easy read that can be read in one sitting.
July 21, 2016
I love these Highlander ghosts who died in battle after a massive betrayal each now getting a second chance at life.
Murdoch was a captain and a spy, and he's burdened with a weight of responsibility for his clansmen's deaths. Depressed and in a self-inflicted purgatory for his fatal mistake, the witch works hard to convince him to go. She finally stumbles on something that resonates with him: someone needs him - a woman who is his alone to rescue.
At the time of his death, Murdoch didn't have anyone, let alone a sweetheart. He arrives in time to thwart a kidnapping. Sarah notices his Highlander qualities right away, since he's set in stark relief against everyday Boston - from his physique, accent, and fighting prowness . . . to his old fashioned values. And Murdoch values taking care of his own. He's convinced Sarah belongs to him, and she warms up to the foreign idea. Murdoch finally has someone connected to him and a chance at redemption if he can keep her safe, and he's eager not to fail.
Murdoch was a captain and a spy, and he's burdened with a weight of responsibility for his clansmen's deaths. Depressed and in a self-inflicted purgatory for his fatal mistake, the witch works hard to convince him to go. She finally stumbles on something that resonates with him: someone needs him - a woman who is his alone to rescue.
At the time of his death, Murdoch didn't have anyone, let alone a sweetheart. He arrives in time to thwart a kidnapping. Sarah notices his Highlander qualities right away, since he's set in stark relief against everyday Boston - from his physique, accent, and fighting prowness . . . to his old fashioned values. And Murdoch values taking care of his own. He's convinced Sarah belongs to him, and she warms up to the foreign idea. Murdoch finally has someone connected to him and a chance at redemption if he can keep her safe, and he's eager not to fail.
August 18, 2016
I stumbled back on to my Culloden Ghost books by accident so I decided to read more. Lucky me because I enjoyed Sara and Murdoch story. Sarah is a fourth grade teacher who has just started her new job and is being sexually harassed by her the principle. Ewww! Anyway, she get a book from her grandfather that they have already read together and the next thing she knows she almost kidnapped. LOL... In steps (literally) Murdoch who almost didn't come to her rescue but once he didn't he refused to leave her side. He kicks bad guys ass and all even takes a bullet for her which she repays in turn. The rest of it you will have to find out for yourself. LOVED IT!!
July 8, 2016
Murdoch is a macho, possesive Highlander ghost that shows up just in time to prevent Sarah's kidnapping. Together, they unravel a mystery and save her family. Murdoch was a bit too possesive for me, but I still enjoyed the story and I love this series.
August 24, 2016
He still had the touch
At first it was grand slipping around the alleys an back roads so no one could follow him. They never new he missed the signs one spy that then led them to their doom. Now he has a chance to keep someone safe. Great read as always.
At first it was grand slipping around the alleys an back roads so no one could follow him. They never new he missed the signs one spy that then led them to their doom. Now he has a chance to keep someone safe. Great read as always.
July 7, 2018
Intriguing tale of love and espionage
What a fun read! Making the unbelievable somehow plausible the tale spins its web of despair and haunting loneliness conquered by adventure, intrigue and espionage... But most of all by the power of love.
What a fun read! Making the unbelievable somehow plausible the tale spins its web of despair and haunting loneliness conquered by adventure, intrigue and espionage... But most of all by the power of love.
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