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The Soulmate Chronicles #1
Trusting a Highlander
A clan war stands between them. Can fate bring them together?
After each life cycle, Catherine returns to the heavens for a new assignment. This time, she’ll be born in the Highlands of Scotland, and she’s thrilled to learn she’ll meet her soulmate. Circumstances will try to wrest them apart, but they must stand strong if they’re to live a happy life. There’s one drawback: Catherine won’t remember anything once she’s born...
Catherine is married to Henry Merrill, an abusive Englishman who resents her for her failure to bear him sons. Their one daughter means nothing to him, and though the bairn is sickly, he refuses to send for a healer. Desperate, Catherine ventures into the Highlands alone—intent on saving her only daughter—only to find herself in a life-threatening situation mere hours after she leaves the castle.
Revenge consumes Graeme MacGregor’s every thought. Henry Merrill attacked his castle and slayed his parents and brother in front of him, and he’s intent on paying the man back in kind. Finally, after years of training, he and his warriors are ready to mount their attack. But when he rides to Merrill land to conduct a final scouting mission, Graeme instead finds—and rescues—a beautiful lass facing sure death. The brave and feisty beauty reminds him that there’s a life beyond revenge, but everything changes when he finds out she is Merrill’s wife.
First in a new series, this is a stand-alone novel with no cliffhangers
After each life cycle, Catherine returns to the heavens for a new assignment. This time, she’ll be born in the Highlands of Scotland, and she’s thrilled to learn she’ll meet her soulmate. Circumstances will try to wrest them apart, but they must stand strong if they’re to live a happy life. There’s one drawback: Catherine won’t remember anything once she’s born...
Catherine is married to Henry Merrill, an abusive Englishman who resents her for her failure to bear him sons. Their one daughter means nothing to him, and though the bairn is sickly, he refuses to send for a healer. Desperate, Catherine ventures into the Highlands alone—intent on saving her only daughter—only to find herself in a life-threatening situation mere hours after she leaves the castle.
Revenge consumes Graeme MacGregor’s every thought. Henry Merrill attacked his castle and slayed his parents and brother in front of him, and he’s intent on paying the man back in kind. Finally, after years of training, he and his warriors are ready to mount their attack. But when he rides to Merrill land to conduct a final scouting mission, Graeme instead finds—and rescues—a beautiful lass facing sure death. The brave and feisty beauty reminds him that there’s a life beyond revenge, but everything changes when he finds out she is Merrill’s wife.
First in a new series, this is a stand-alone novel with no cliffhangers
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 8, 2017
531 people are currently reading
159 people want to read
About the author
Keira Montclair
80 books523 followersKeira Montclair is the pen name of an author who lives in South Carolina with her husband. She writes fast-paced historical romance, often with children as secondary characters.
If she’s not writing, she prefers to spend time with her grandchildren. She’s worked as a high school math teacher, a registered nurse, and an office manager. She loves ballet, mathematics, puzzles, learning anything new, and creating new characters for her readers to fall in love with.
She considers her work done well when her readers shed tears over her stories, but there’s always a happy ending! Her bestselling series is a family saga that follows two medieval Scottish clans through three generations and now numbers over fifty books.
Contact her through her website, www.keiramontclair.com.
If she’s not writing, she prefers to spend time with her grandchildren. She’s worked as a high school math teacher, a registered nurse, and an office manager. She loves ballet, mathematics, puzzles, learning anything new, and creating new characters for her readers to fall in love with.
She considers her work done well when her readers shed tears over her stories, but there’s always a happy ending! Her bestselling series is a family saga that follows two medieval Scottish clans through three generations and now numbers over fifty books.
Contact her through her website, www.keiramontclair.com.
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did-not-finish
August 13, 2017Didn’t finish this one.
There seemed to be big chunks of story missing in between scenes that would have been needed to get me to understand why people were reacting or feeling how they were. When Graeme gave Catherine back to Henry, I was done with the story. It didn't make any sense that he would do that after saying he wouldn't hurt her but he was okay giving her back to a man that beat and tortured her, knowing he would likely kill he when he got her back? It just didn't make any sense to me.
There seemed to be big chunks of story missing in between scenes that would have been needed to get me to understand why people were reacting or feeling how they were. When Graeme gave Catherine back to Henry, I was done with the story. It didn't make any sense that he would do that after saying he wouldn't hurt her but he was okay giving her back to a man that beat and tortured her, knowing he would likely kill he when he got her back? It just didn't make any sense to me.
March 20, 2017
Great book!
Another great read from one of my favorite authors. I always have a hard time putting her books down. Her characters are interesting people and her stories fast paced.
Another great read from one of my favorite authors. I always have a hard time putting her books down. Her characters are interesting people and her stories fast paced.
February 10, 2018
Loved this book. It's not often the female lead is attached to the wrong guy - really attached, like married attached and she wants out. She has a child she would die for. And she gets to meet her one true mate. Just as she has in previous lives and just as she will again in lives to come. Very intriguing story line.
March 12, 2017
Reincarnation? Yes, indeed. A totally different concept and theme for this author. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
August 26, 2017
When I go on road trips, I love to listen to books on Audible. I recently listened to another book by Keira Montclair and loved it, so when I saw that this one was available as well, I downloaded it. Wow! Oh! Wow! This one was even better! If you even remotely like Highlander novels, you will love this book!
This is book #1 in the Soulmate Chronicles, but there is no cliffhanger. It can be read as a stand-alone novel. It is a quick read of around 230 pages, or in my case a 6 hour 35 minute listen. But Keira Montclair packs a lot of story in those 230 pages! Although some of the secondary characters were not as well developed as I would have liked, the main characters Graeme and Catherine were so lifelike and so fully developed I could almost imagine being right there with them. And the little twist of soulmates in Heaven was beautiful.
The story line details are pretty much explained in the description of the book, so I won't go into that, but the love that grows between Graeme and Catherine is outstanding... a bit spicy (just in case you need to know that)... but I enjoyed it!
This is book #1 in the Soulmate Chronicles, but there is no cliffhanger. It can be read as a stand-alone novel. It is a quick read of around 230 pages, or in my case a 6 hour 35 minute listen. But Keira Montclair packs a lot of story in those 230 pages! Although some of the secondary characters were not as well developed as I would have liked, the main characters Graeme and Catherine were so lifelike and so fully developed I could almost imagine being right there with them. And the little twist of soulmates in Heaven was beautiful.
The story line details are pretty much explained in the description of the book, so I won't go into that, but the love that grows between Graeme and Catherine is outstanding... a bit spicy (just in case you need to know that)... but I enjoyed it!
November 29, 2017
Trusting A Highlander
Gramme and Catherine's story is one of pain, hate and then a love above all the turmoil in their lives. Catherine has been abused by her Father and then she was sold to Henry Merrill and married to him. She has a child by Henry but it is a girl and he beats Catherine because she did not have a son. The girl must live in the basement/dungeons because Henry hates her. Catherine is only allowed to see Issy when Henry permits it. Issy is sick and Henry will not send for a healer. Catherine sneaked out to go find a healer for her daughter and loses her horse and winds up being attacked by a wild boar. This when Gramme comes upon her in the woods and saved her from a sure death. Gramma brings her to his castle to tend her injuries. This is where I leave you to read this novel to find the whole story for yourself. YOU WILL NOT REGRET READING THIS BOOK. I HAVE READ ALL HER GRANT SERIES AND THE FOLLOW UP SERIES AND WILL CERTAINLY RE-READ AT ANOTHER TIME. HAPPY READING. Keira Montclair is a great author and you can read any of her books as a stand alone. The ending never leaves you hanging wondering what comes next.
Gramme and Catherine's story is one of pain, hate and then a love above all the turmoil in their lives. Catherine has been abused by her Father and then she was sold to Henry Merrill and married to him. She has a child by Henry but it is a girl and he beats Catherine because she did not have a son. The girl must live in the basement/dungeons because Henry hates her. Catherine is only allowed to see Issy when Henry permits it. Issy is sick and Henry will not send for a healer. Catherine sneaked out to go find a healer for her daughter and loses her horse and winds up being attacked by a wild boar. This when Gramme comes upon her in the woods and saved her from a sure death. Gramma brings her to his castle to tend her injuries. This is where I leave you to read this novel to find the whole story for yourself. YOU WILL NOT REGRET READING THIS BOOK. I HAVE READ ALL HER GRANT SERIES AND THE FOLLOW UP SERIES AND WILL CERTAINLY RE-READ AT ANOTHER TIME. HAPPY READING. Keira Montclair is a great author and you can read any of her books as a stand alone. The ending never leaves you hanging wondering what comes next.
December 27, 2017
Trusting a Highlander
Soulmate Chronicles Series Book One
A series with an unusual concept. The characters are in heaven but before moving on, they will live several more lives. Each life they will find their soulmate that they meet while in heaven. The thing is, they won't remember past lives or who their soulmates are, but they will find each other.
Catherine and Graeme are first sent to 1500s Scotland. He is Laird MacGregor and set on a seven year trek for vengeance against the clan that murdered his parents and brother. Catherine is married to that cruel and hateful man.
Graeme is set on destroying the Merrill clan—men, women, and children. How far does he have to go in his revenge for his family and for his clan?
**Sexual content
Soulmate Chronicles Series Book One
A series with an unusual concept. The characters are in heaven but before moving on, they will live several more lives. Each life they will find their soulmate that they meet while in heaven. The thing is, they won't remember past lives or who their soulmates are, but they will find each other.
Catherine and Graeme are first sent to 1500s Scotland. He is Laird MacGregor and set on a seven year trek for vengeance against the clan that murdered his parents and brother. Catherine is married to that cruel and hateful man.
Graeme is set on destroying the Merrill clan—men, women, and children. How far does he have to go in his revenge for his family and for his clan?
**Sexual content
July 4, 2017
Awesome story well worth 5 stars and another wonderful narration by Paul Woodson whom as also gets 5 stars. Keith's books always teach subtle lessons or provide food for life changing thoughts. I have loved every one of her books an every audible book as well. Easy to recommend, some sex but not too graphic, very well developed characters and plot. Every one of these collaborations between Keira Montclair and Paul Woodson are exceptional. Well wore the price and time since they are all considered do not miss material.😀
October 25, 2017
I love this author
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I love this author.. if you haven't read any of her books yet ( Do you lived under a rock?) She is one of my favorite... Graeme and Catherine are soulmates.. but life isn't fair, nope they have to jump through hoops... Catherine is married to an evil man... A man that has killed Graeme's family, and because of that he has sworn to kill him and take his vengeance... But Catherine puts a wrench in his plan... This is the first book in this series and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series...
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I love this author.. if you haven't read any of her books yet ( Do you lived under a rock?) She is one of my favorite... Graeme and Catherine are soulmates.. but life isn't fair, nope they have to jump through hoops... Catherine is married to an evil man... A man that has killed Graeme's family, and because of that he has sworn to kill him and take his vengeance... But Catherine puts a wrench in his plan... This is the first book in this series and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series...
March 19, 2021
Too stereotypical
The prologue seemed cheesy but the first chapter started out great. Catherine's husband was a creep who punished her in torturous ways. He kept their daughter in a dank basement of the castle. He was over the top evil.
Graeme hated Catherine's husband because he killed his parents and eldest brother in front of him. He vowed he'd get revenge. Graeme was the stereotypical Highlander laird whose only goal was revenge.
I tried so hard to like this story but everything was too predictable.
The prologue seemed cheesy but the first chapter started out great. Catherine's husband was a creep who punished her in torturous ways. He kept their daughter in a dank basement of the castle. He was over the top evil.
Graeme hated Catherine's husband because he killed his parents and eldest brother in front of him. He vowed he'd get revenge. Graeme was the stereotypical Highlander laird whose only goal was revenge.
I tried so hard to like this story but everything was too predictable.
February 10, 2018
Loved this story. It isn't often that the lead female is already attached to someone - REALLY attached. As in married attached and looking to get out because it's a horrible relationship. And there's a child involved that mom would die for. Add to that the mates not only find each other in this book, but they have found each other in previous lives and they will find each other again.... Very intriguing.
March 10, 2017
This was different from all other books. Interesting concept. Happy for Grahme and catherine. It seems abuse is a common occurence no matter what era. Izzy was so cute sounding. The only thing I wish there wound have been more about the births they had. Glad Boyd could come out of his shell. Another great read.
March 18, 2017
Good Read
Once again, women who are nothing but chattel come to the forefront of this story. Much abuse prevailed throughout history and this time period. Determined to save her daughter from the abuse she endured by her husband, the heroine escapes the castle to look for a healer for her little girl. It is during this trip she encounters her soulmate. A nice love story.
Once again, women who are nothing but chattel come to the forefront of this story. Much abuse prevailed throughout history and this time period. Determined to save her daughter from the abuse she endured by her husband, the heroine escapes the castle to look for a healer for her little girl. It is during this trip she encounters her soulmate. A nice love story.
July 15, 2017
Fantastic Highland Romance with an interesting twist. I loved Catherine and Graeme and all the secondary characters. The story was captivating and kept me on the edge of my seat. Parts were hard to stomach, there is abuse and violence. However, it is balanced with a good amount of passion and love. I am eager for the next in this intriguing series.
November 13, 2017
Different
This book was definitely not a normal highlander book. The heaven soulmate was pretty inventive. The rest was pretty standard highlander, except I had thought this was going to be an ongoing series of the MacGregor's. But the ending was very surprising. I will read the next book, but I am kinda disappointed. But don't take me wrong, I still liked the book.
This book was definitely not a normal highlander book. The heaven soulmate was pretty inventive. The rest was pretty standard highlander, except I had thought this was going to be an ongoing series of the MacGregor's. But the ending was very surprising. I will read the next book, but I am kinda disappointed. But don't take me wrong, I still liked the book.
October 14, 2018
What an adventure!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was emotional in every way and you were just swept away with the love between Graeme and Catherine. I highly recommend this book if you want something a little different than the norm. Again well written and thank you Keira for drawing me into the world of Soulmates. Can’t wait for my next adventure ☺️
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was emotional in every way and you were just swept away with the love between Graeme and Catherine. I highly recommend this book if you want something a little different than the norm. Again well written and thank you Keira for drawing me into the world of Soulmates. Can’t wait for my next adventure ☺️
June 16, 2020
I love this book though I did not realize the 2nd book in the series is the same 2 characters reborn into different lives so it is their reincarnated selves again trying to find that happily ever after I am answered and seeing how the characters differ in their new lives from how they did in their lives in this story
September 7, 2022
I almost didn't finish this book when it began in a setting in Heaven. I'm not into what I call "woo-woo" scenarios. but I stuck it out and by the end of the first chapter, I was hooked. I've read several books by Keira Montclair and I have enjoyed her books. I highly recommend this series. I can't wait to start book #2 of the series!
March 16, 2017
Pleasure reading as always
Always a pleasure to read a Keira Montclair book. No matter what the subject or story line. I always enjoy her well written stories. My only problem is having to wait for the next one to for out. Thank you Keira Montclair for your wonderful books.
Always a pleasure to read a Keira Montclair book. No matter what the subject or story line. I always enjoy her well written stories. My only problem is having to wait for the next one to for out. Thank you Keira Montclair for your wonderful books.
September 19, 2017
First book of this series
I've not read any other books by this author but this one was a quick read and entertaining. If you enjoy clan romances and/or time travel-angelic stories, this is good.
I've not read any other books by this author but this one was a quick read and entertaining. If you enjoy clan romances and/or time travel-angelic stories, this is good.
December 11, 2017
Pretty Good Story
I like Keira Montclair's Highlander series and was intrigued by the premise of this book. I thought it was a great story with an interesting plot. Not as steamy as her other books but certainly not a "sweet" romance either.
I like Keira Montclair's Highlander series and was intrigued by the premise of this book. I thought it was a great story with an interesting plot. Not as steamy as her other books but certainly not a "sweet" romance either.
August 23, 2021
Great historical romance
I usually don’t care for time lapsed stories but this one was good. My ancestors came to America from England, Scotland and Wales. Things I have read could happen in a book.
I usually don’t care for time lapsed stories but this one was good. My ancestors came to America from England, Scotland and Wales. Things I have read could happen in a book.
September 18, 2023
Trusting a Highlander ( The Soulmate Chronicles Book 1)
I wasn't so sure how much I would like reading about a different clan after all the Grant and Ramsay Clans. I love this book and the new clan
I wasn't so sure how much I would like reading about a different clan after all the Grant and Ramsay Clans. I love this book and the new clan
March 20, 2017
A very different take
Reincarnation, a subject that has been bandied about through the ages. I liked the storyline of this book. Can't wait till the next one in the series.
Reincarnation, a subject that has been bandied about through the ages. I liked the storyline of this book. Can't wait till the next one in the series.
August 15, 2017
I can not wait for another book and the story line is awesome.I get my paranormal fix and my Highlander fix as well. kuddos to you and your brilliant mind!
May 19, 2017
Wonderful love story
Finally after many lives they were given chance to live with their soul mates in their coming lives before they move on to to other important works.
Finally after many lives they were given chance to live with their soul mates in their coming lives before they move on to to other important works.
May 21, 2017
A bit short but still a lovely book.
August 20, 2017
Loved this book. Easy read. Glad I read it.
October 20, 2017
Very good read
Definitely a different twist in time travel. But I love love it and want more. Please give it a try, you won't be disappointed
Definitely a different twist in time travel. But I love love it and want more. Please give it a try, you won't be disappointed
January 15, 2018
Good book and storyline can’t wait to see where Graeme and Catherine will go on their next journey would highly recommend
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