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Murray Family #16
Highland Sinner
In her captivating new novel, " New York Times " bestselling author Hannah Howell returns to the stark majesty of medieval Scotland and the realm of the unforgettable Murray clan, as a seductive knight and a mysterious young woman unite to stop a murderous enemy. . .
Sir Tormand Murray is certainly a rogue, but a callous killer? Never. Yet he cannot explain how he came to wake up next to the butchered body of one of his former lovers. Someone is prepared to kill again and again until Tormand is found guilty and hanged. And his only hope of discovering the culprit lies with Morainn Ross, a reclusive, sensual beauty gifted with second sight.
Branded a witch, Morainn has never met a man who accepted her strange talent, much less one who could so easily enflame her passion. There's no resisting Tormand's rugged masculinity--and no escaping the enemy who grows more twisted every day. And even as logic decrees that a lasting union is impossible, Morainn knows her destiny is bound forever with the knight who has claimed her, body and soul.
Sir Tormand Murray is certainly a rogue, but a callous killer? Never. Yet he cannot explain how he came to wake up next to the butchered body of one of his former lovers. Someone is prepared to kill again and again until Tormand is found guilty and hanged. And his only hope of discovering the culprit lies with Morainn Ross, a reclusive, sensual beauty gifted with second sight.
Branded a witch, Morainn has never met a man who accepted her strange talent, much less one who could so easily enflame her passion. There's no resisting Tormand's rugged masculinity--and no escaping the enemy who grows more twisted every day. And even as logic decrees that a lasting union is impossible, Morainn knows her destiny is bound forever with the knight who has claimed her, body and soul.
348 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Hannah Howell
117 books2,646 followersHannah Dustin Howell is a best-selling American author of over 40 historical romance novels. Many of her novels are set in medieval Scotland. She also writes under the names Sarah Dustin, Sandra Dustin, and Anna Jennet (see below).
She has also used the following pseudonyms:
Anna Jennet, Sarah Dustin and Sandra Dustin
She has also used the following pseudonyms:
Anna Jennet, Sarah Dustin and Sandra Dustin
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December 13, 2016
3.5 Stars
'Highland Sinner by Hannah Howell is book 16 in the "Murray Family" series. This is the story of Sir Tormand Murray and Morainn Ross. I have been jumping in and out of this series so for me this was easily a standalone book. Tormand is pretty much a man whore who has a long list of lovers and former lovers. But one day he awakes to find a former lover is dead beside him and has been killed in a brutal way. Tormand leaves before anyone can find him and he plans to look into her death. But unknown to him at the time his ring was in her hand. His friend and him decided to seek out Morainn who is said to be a witch and can get visions. Morainn is a recluse who has been taunted all her life for her gift and called a witch. So she tries to keep a low profile. But she does go forward with helping Tormand. Tormand is quickly attracted to Morainn but because of his history it puts up a wall of sorts for their relationship. This was a good story to watch play out!
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
'Highland Sinner by Hannah Howell is book 16 in the "Murray Family" series. This is the story of Sir Tormand Murray and Morainn Ross. I have been jumping in and out of this series so for me this was easily a standalone book. Tormand is pretty much a man whore who has a long list of lovers and former lovers. But one day he awakes to find a former lover is dead beside him and has been killed in a brutal way. Tormand leaves before anyone can find him and he plans to look into her death. But unknown to him at the time his ring was in her hand. His friend and him decided to seek out Morainn who is said to be a witch and can get visions. Morainn is a recluse who has been taunted all her life for her gift and called a witch. So she tries to keep a low profile. But she does go forward with helping Tormand. Tormand is quickly attracted to Morainn but because of his history it puts up a wall of sorts for their relationship. This was a good story to watch play out!
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
November 28, 2016
Sigh, what do I say to this book?
I have tried and tried with Howell's Murray series. Every time I finished the book, read about all the 4 and 5 stars ratings and wondered: what did I miss??
I actually made it far in this book. Tormand, was what I call a man ho. He slept with women, so many, that he was ashamed of himself when he had to list all the women he slept with to catch a murderer. Morraine was a witch/healer. My typical issue with Howell is that her characters do nothing for me. I felt nothing for neither of them. Their interactions seemed fake to me. I tried and tried, pushed myself to see past the pages. But they remained the unfeeling characters that they were in my eyes. Tormand's past lovers were being killed, most brutally too. It seemed someone was out to frame him. At the same time Morraine and Tormand started having sexy dreams about each other (how convenient) (why do I never have sexy dreams like that? Naturally I'd prefer sexy dreams sans the murders.
So to seek Morraine's help, because she had special powers, Tormand and his brother came to Morraine. And of course they just felt the connection. Not that it's not cool. I mean I think it's normal to feel a special connection with THE ONE. But something has to happen so that they could get to know each other, turn that connection into affection. However Tormand and Morraine just started dreaming about each other naked, and that was pretty much all that happened between them before Tormand "felt the need to kiss her". My eyes were rolled probably all the way to the back of my head. They had had close to zero romantic encounters with each other and all of a sudden they felt jealous and wanted each other.
Suffice it to say that the book didn't work for me. I shall stop trying with the writer's works. It is probably a style clash and the reading experience isn't fair for either the writer or this reader.
*This review is for an ARC I received from the publisher on NetGalley.
I have tried and tried with Howell's Murray series. Every time I finished the book, read about all the 4 and 5 stars ratings and wondered: what did I miss??
I actually made it far in this book. Tormand, was what I call a man ho. He slept with women, so many, that he was ashamed of himself when he had to list all the women he slept with to catch a murderer. Morraine was a witch/healer. My typical issue with Howell is that her characters do nothing for me. I felt nothing for neither of them. Their interactions seemed fake to me. I tried and tried, pushed myself to see past the pages. But they remained the unfeeling characters that they were in my eyes. Tormand's past lovers were being killed, most brutally too. It seemed someone was out to frame him. At the same time Morraine and Tormand started having sexy dreams about each other (how convenient) (why do I never have sexy dreams like that? Naturally I'd prefer sexy dreams sans the murders.
So to seek Morraine's help, because she had special powers, Tormand and his brother came to Morraine. And of course they just felt the connection. Not that it's not cool. I mean I think it's normal to feel a special connection with THE ONE. But something has to happen so that they could get to know each other, turn that connection into affection. However Tormand and Morraine just started dreaming about each other naked, and that was pretty much all that happened between them before Tormand "felt the need to kiss her". My eyes were rolled probably all the way to the back of my head. They had had close to zero romantic encounters with each other and all of a sudden they felt jealous and wanted each other.
Suffice it to say that the book didn't work for me. I shall stop trying with the writer's works. It is probably a style clash and the reading experience isn't fair for either the writer or this reader.
*This review is for an ARC I received from the publisher on NetGalley.
July 2, 2021
Торманд Мъри и Морийн Рос
Сър Торманд Мъри се събужда, с туптяща глава, след като е бил нападнат предишната вечер, за да осъзнае, че се намира в леглото на своя бивша любовница, а до него лежи обезобразеното й, мъртво тяло. Торманд на мига осъзнава, че някой се опитва да го натопи за убийството й, и потресен от кървавата гледка бяга през тайните тунели, прибирайки се у дома. Той осъзнава, че наистина е загазил, и че някой се опитва да го окачи на бесилото, затова праща вест към един от хората на краля, Саймън Инес, който е известен с това, че успява да разкрие и най-заплетение престъпления.
Скоро обаче започват да се появяват телата на други негови бивши любовници, всяка от които е все по-брутално убита и обезобразена. Всички в селото подозират Торманд и той трябва да докаже, че е невинен, дори за целта да трябва да отиде при жената, изгонена преди 10 години от селото, тъй като е обявена, че е вещица.
Когато е едва 13 годишна, Морийн Рос вижда как гневната тълпа изгаря майка й на клада, обвинявайки я, че е вещица, а нея, тъй като все още е дете, прогонват от селото. Намирайки дом в една малка колиба, предоставена й от леърда на околността, Морийн живее самотно, подържайки градина с билки и учейки се да вари пиво. Когато е на 19 някой оставя пред вратата на дома й малко 2 годишно момченце и тя започва да се грижи за него, въпреки слуховете, които тръгват, че е родила извънбрачно дете.
Един ден Морийн започва да сънува сънища в които вижда непознат мъж, с две различни очи, за който ясновидската й дарба подсказва, че ще бъде любовта на живота й. Но сънищата бързо започват да бъдат примесвани с кошмари в които огромно зло убива невинни жени, опитвайки се да прехвърли вината върху непознатият мъж, и Морийн е готова да направи всичко по силите си, за да му помогне да докаже невинността си и да спре убийците, които стават все по-жестоки.
В книгата имаше повече крими елемент, отколкото романс. В опита си да разкрият убиеца, Торманд и Морийн се влюбиха един в друг, и все пак, аз лично като читател не видях как се случи. Торманд се дърпаше, казвайки си, че не е готов за брак. Морийн беше изпълнена със съмнения, тъй като Торманд е женкар, но освен това е благороден рицар, а тя е просто незаконната дъщеря на местната вещица и не смята, че имат бъдеще. Обаче, въпреки това, книгата беше много интересна. Убийците бяха супер различни, мотивите им напълно непонятни и сбъркани. Действието беше доста напрегнато и като цяло, книгата ми хареса.
Сър Торманд Мъри се събужда, с туптяща глава, след като е бил нападнат предишната вечер, за да осъзнае, че се намира в леглото на своя бивша любовница, а до него лежи обезобразеното й, мъртво тяло. Торманд на мига осъзнава, че някой се опитва да го натопи за убийството й, и потресен от кървавата гледка бяга през тайните тунели, прибирайки се у дома. Той осъзнава, че наистина е загазил, и че някой се опитва да го окачи на бесилото, затова праща вест към един от хората на краля, Саймън Инес, който е известен с това, че успява да разкрие и най-заплетение престъпления.
Скоро обаче започват да се появяват телата на други негови бивши любовници, всяка от които е все по-брутално убита и обезобразена. Всички в селото подозират Торманд и той трябва да докаже, че е невинен, дори за целта да трябва да отиде при жената, изгонена преди 10 години от селото, тъй като е обявена, че е вещица.
Когато е едва 13 годишна, Морийн Рос вижда как гневната тълпа изгаря майка й на клада, обвинявайки я, че е вещица, а нея, тъй като все още е дете, прогонват от селото. Намирайки дом в една малка колиба, предоставена й от леърда на околността, Морийн живее самотно, подържайки градина с билки и учейки се да вари пиво. Когато е на 19 някой оставя пред вратата на дома й малко 2 годишно момченце и тя започва да се грижи за него, въпреки слуховете, които тръгват, че е родила извънбрачно дете.
Един ден Морийн започва да сънува сънища в които вижда непознат мъж, с две различни очи, за който ясновидската й дарба подсказва, че ще бъде любовта на живота й. Но сънищата бързо започват да бъдат примесвани с кошмари в които огромно зло убива невинни жени, опитвайки се да прехвърли вината върху непознатият мъж, и Морийн е готова да направи всичко по силите си, за да му помогне да докаже невинността си и да спре убийците, които стават все по-жестоки.
В книгата имаше повече крими елемент, отколкото романс. В опита си да разкрият убиеца, Торманд и Морийн се влюбиха един в друг, и все пак, аз лично като читател не видях как се случи. Торманд се дърпаше, казвайки си, че не е готов за брак. Морийн беше изпълнена със съмнения, тъй като Торманд е женкар, но освен това е благороден рицар, а тя е просто незаконната дъщеря на местната вещица и не смята, че имат бъдеще. Обаче, въпреки това, книгата беше много интересна. Убийците бяха супер различни, мотивите им напълно непонятни и сбъркани. Действието беше доста напрегнато и като цяло, книгата ми хареса.
January 23, 2019
3 stars.
When our man-whore hero Tormand Murray's ex-lovers are mutilated and killed, the village's so-called witch Morainn - who's been having visions about the killings, volunteered to help catch the killer. Again, Simon, the King's man introduced in the previous book, lends his hand to the investigation.
I think I would hate to have visions of things to come with no way to change the outcome. The killers are pretty crazy in this one. I did find that
All in all, not a bad book.
When our man-whore hero Tormand Murray's ex-lovers are mutilated and killed, the village's so-called witch Morainn - who's been having visions about the killings, volunteered to help catch the killer. Again, Simon, the King's man introduced in the previous book, lends his hand to the investigation.
I think I would hate to have visions of things to come with no way to change the outcome. The killers are pretty crazy in this one. I did find that
All in all, not a bad book.
December 26, 2008
UUUUUU I'm going to make a blog entry on my highland hunk-fantasy books, but this task proved to be quite taxing around this book. Why do men in novels like this always smell so "piney"?
March 26, 2014
Highland Sinner was a nice read. It was interesting and it kept my attention when I was having a book slump. I haven't read all of the books in this series but those that I did were pretty good. I haven't read all because I only read those that I found in paperback.
Tormand Murray, the hero of this book, was a man-whore. That's what landed him in trouble here, in the first place. Morainn, the heroine, was an orphan, called a witch by jealous women. Since Tormand landed himself into a dangerous situation, he and his friend, Simon, went and asked Morainn for help since she was known to have visions by just touching something found at the scene. This was where the romance of Tormand and Morainn started. I would not say more about the book since it would be full of spoilers by then.
I would definitely read the other books in this series when I'm in the mood for highlanders. :)
Tormand Murray, the hero of this book, was a man-whore. That's what landed him in trouble here, in the first place. Morainn, the heroine, was an orphan, called a witch by jealous women. Since Tormand landed himself into a dangerous situation, he and his friend, Simon, went and asked Morainn for help since she was known to have visions by just touching something found at the scene. This was where the romance of Tormand and Morainn started. I would not say more about the book since it would be full of spoilers by then.
I would definitely read the other books in this series when I'm in the mood for highlanders. :)
May 29, 2015
Hotness Rating 3 out of 5
Review to come....
Review to come....
March 1, 2018
I love this book and the serial killer in this historical romance made this book interesting and unique to me.
December 19, 2016
I received a free copy of this story and have agreed to submit an honest opinion.
Tormand is a rogue, a lady's man. He has no interest in marriage or a committed relationship. His actions will come back to haunt him when women are being murdered, women he has been intimate with. As the townspeople started to question his guilt, his friend Simon and some famoly came to help him.
Kate was banished from town when she was barely a teen because they considered her mother a witch and had killed her mother. She survived in her small home by being a healer. She eventually took in a young boy who was abandoned. As he was dark haired like her, her virtue was also questioned.
Kate had been dreaming of a man for several weeks. She didn't know him but knew he was associated with the murdered women somehow.
It is said that Kate can "see" things when she touches an object so it is decided they will go to her and see if she can help. When she first sees Tormand she is shocked because he is the man from her dreams, the dreams that have been heating up. Tormand is also taken aback because he has been dreaming of Kate also.
Will Kate be able to help find the murderer of these woman? Will Kate become a victim?
I have to say outright that this author is one of my favorites. As soon as I start reading, I am taken to another land in another time. She made me love Highlanders!
Kate knows Tormand's reputation and doesn't want to become one of his numbers. She is having a time denying her attraction to him. He knows right away that she isn't like any of his other women. Even though he can't admit it at first, she will be his last woman. They just have to find the killer before it is too late for them all.....
Tormand is a rogue, a lady's man. He has no interest in marriage or a committed relationship. His actions will come back to haunt him when women are being murdered, women he has been intimate with. As the townspeople started to question his guilt, his friend Simon and some famoly came to help him.
Kate was banished from town when she was barely a teen because they considered her mother a witch and had killed her mother. She survived in her small home by being a healer. She eventually took in a young boy who was abandoned. As he was dark haired like her, her virtue was also questioned.
Kate had been dreaming of a man for several weeks. She didn't know him but knew he was associated with the murdered women somehow.
It is said that Kate can "see" things when she touches an object so it is decided they will go to her and see if she can help. When she first sees Tormand she is shocked because he is the man from her dreams, the dreams that have been heating up. Tormand is also taken aback because he has been dreaming of Kate also.
Will Kate be able to help find the murderer of these woman? Will Kate become a victim?
I have to say outright that this author is one of my favorites. As soon as I start reading, I am taken to another land in another time. She made me love Highlanders!
Kate knows Tormand's reputation and doesn't want to become one of his numbers. She is having a time denying her attraction to him. He knows right away that she isn't like any of his other women. Even though he can't admit it at first, she will be his last woman. They just have to find the killer before it is too late for them all.....
August 25, 2012
AUTHOR: I'm one of those people partial to author Hannah Howell. Her flair for writing Scottish Historical romance is awesome. I love the use of the words that she throws in there, "I wish I could tend to YE now, LASS,..... "There are a few LASSES left in this town whom he HASNAE bedded." Her series always appear to have (2) main characters that cross paths which leads to l'amore. But, not before they either give each other a headache or someone else a headache.
GENRE: Historical romance
SETTING: Scotland 1478
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: She lives away from town with what people believe is her son. She tends to her garden and animals. She has a gift which some accept and call on her but others consider her a witch.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: He will rut with any woman that is willing. His best friend cannot think of one woman that he has passed up. A series of murders has him rethinking about his ways and the dark cloud upon his character.
SYNOPSIS: A serial killer is about and he is being suspected by the townspeople to be guilty. Every woman that has been murdered has been in his bed at one time or another. His best friend is the Sherlock Holmes type and has come in to review the evidence and try to find the killer. Although she has never met him, she has dreams about him and other dreams that wake her in the middle of the night. She finally sees the man with the mismatched eyes.
WHAT I LIKED: I love Hannah Howell books and the series. I love reading about relationships and how families take care of each other. And I luv luv luv reading about the start of another new family.
GENRE: Historical romance
SETTING: Scotland 1478
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: She lives away from town with what people believe is her son. She tends to her garden and animals. She has a gift which some accept and call on her but others consider her a witch.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: He will rut with any woman that is willing. His best friend cannot think of one woman that he has passed up. A series of murders has him rethinking about his ways and the dark cloud upon his character.
SYNOPSIS: A serial killer is about and he is being suspected by the townspeople to be guilty. Every woman that has been murdered has been in his bed at one time or another. His best friend is the Sherlock Holmes type and has come in to review the evidence and try to find the killer. Although she has never met him, she has dreams about him and other dreams that wake her in the middle of the night. She finally sees the man with the mismatched eyes.
WHAT I LIKED: I love Hannah Howell books and the series. I love reading about relationships and how families take care of each other. And I luv luv luv reading about the start of another new family.
December 28, 2016
Death comes calling.
Apart from the opening horrific images I really enjoyed this. The gory descriptions of butchered women threaded throughout are not for the faint of heart.
Tormand appears to being pursued by a maddened killer trying to indite Tormand for the murders being committed. The fact that he wakes next to a horrifically butchered former lover doesn't argue well for him being held responsible.
Morainn Ross is a wonderful heroine. Sir Tormand Murray is the bad boy who has played the cavalier lover for so long he seems to have reached the satiation point of unmeaningful liaisons. When he sees Morainn he is seized by the Murray blessing of finding his soul mate--not that he can even acknowledge that. He's an unbeliever until it slams him in the face. Even then he's a bit slow on the uptake.
The tension builds nicely and there are a few mysteries that are solved along the way apart from the identity of the true murderer. Having the blame shifted to Morainn and Tormand is a dastardly touch of misdirection and evil is truly present.
The new rather dishy cover brings it into line with the others of the series.
A NetGalley ARC
Apart from the opening horrific images I really enjoyed this. The gory descriptions of butchered women threaded throughout are not for the faint of heart.
Tormand appears to being pursued by a maddened killer trying to indite Tormand for the murders being committed. The fact that he wakes next to a horrifically butchered former lover doesn't argue well for him being held responsible.
Morainn Ross is a wonderful heroine. Sir Tormand Murray is the bad boy who has played the cavalier lover for so long he seems to have reached the satiation point of unmeaningful liaisons. When he sees Morainn he is seized by the Murray blessing of finding his soul mate--not that he can even acknowledge that. He's an unbeliever until it slams him in the face. Even then he's a bit slow on the uptake.
The tension builds nicely and there are a few mysteries that are solved along the way apart from the identity of the true murderer. Having the blame shifted to Morainn and Tormand is a dastardly touch of misdirection and evil is truly present.
The new rather dishy cover brings it into line with the others of the series.
A NetGalley ARC
December 24, 2016
Hannah is my author who hooked me on Highlanders! I have all her books. She gives us a deep dark story line. I am used to loping off heads and other body parts but this one really made me walk away a lot! Tormond woke to a woman dead in their bed. Major Spoiler! He books it to get away to find Simon, a King's man. Morainn lives with Walin who she found on her steps when he was 2. She has a Gift and sees Tormand and death. Now she is being sent from town for her Dreams. Spoiler. There is a terror coming. Somewhere there is a serial killer and there are no hints. Then Tormand and Morainn with Simon join to stop the deaths. When this is over Tormand wants to marry Morainn but he isn't asking. She refuses as she knows how many he slept with. He doesn't understand. I liked this story. Hannah doesn't have bad stories. This is a true adult book with all the blood and gore. Check this one out and see if it's one you want to read. I volunteered to read and review this book.
July 15, 2011
Tourmand Murray is an attractive, sexy and single man with no ties and no wishes for them. He enjoys his freedom and only recently finds himself losing interest in the frantic life he has led. Then the unimaginable happens - he wakes up in the bedroom of a former lover, who has been brutally murdered and disfigured. Tourmand hastily leaves, not realizing that his ring was in the woman's hand. Several other women, also lovers or friends of his, are murdered in the same way and the fingers are pointing to him. His friend and king's man, Simon Innes, works desperately to find the true killers. They request the help of Morain, known as witch as she has some psychic ability. She also becomes the focus of Tourmand's attention, and eventually targeted by the murders. Table laid. Not much surprise after that.
January 5, 2009
This wasn't one of my favorite books of Hannah Howell's. I had read a little of the story in the back of another book and was interested because I have enjoyed her other highland romances. But this one seemed to lack something in the middle. There was a lot of annalization of their relationship by the characters that I found myself thinking that it really needed to get moving. The characters had the potential to be good, but I feel she missed the mark on this one. Maybe she needs to write about another time period.
December 26, 2016
As a re-release sporting a new book cover, the title of this book may seem familiar to avid Hannah Howell fans. This NetGalley reviewer wasn’t aware of its publication history when I requested an advanced reader copy. I stumbled across this fact while researching/preparing to write a review. With its original release on 12/1/2008, there is a good chance I’ve come across this book in the past though. This newer publication releases on 12/27/16.
Not too far into it, I realized the hero and I were likely going to have some issues. So maybe it is best if I resort to my “fact vs opinion” type review, so you can decide for yourself if this book measures up to your own personal romantic read standards.
FACT: Tormand is in big trouble, folks. His flirtatious, womanizing, man ho reputation with sampling too many willing, pretty lasses has an angry mob pointing the finger and blame when some of his past conquests, who are now married, turn up not only dead, but brutally tortured. In fact, he almost got caught bloody, red handed with one of the mutilated bodies. He ends up turning to his brothers and close friend, Simon, for help in solving who is behind the obvious vendetta to get him swinging from a hangman’s noose.
Moirann, the heroine, has her own problems. Labeled unfairly the Ross Witch, she’s lived on her own as a healer/gardener/ale maker on the outskirts of the village since the tender age of 13. Living with a child left on her doorstep and some protective critters, she’s come to accept the gossip, her solitary life, and the gift of visions/sight that often have the villagers seeking her out. Their two lives become entwined when Moriann is asked to help solve the murders.
As the graphic, brutal murders continue, this couple continue to dance around each other. Moirann, who is a virgin, at first, seems determined not to be another meaningless conquest, while Tormand eventually becomes remorseful from being intimate with such a long list of women. Sadly, after she gives her body and heart to this reluctant to love man, Moirann still resigns herself to the notion he will likely never be a one woman guy and will eventually tire of her sooner rather than later.
OPINION: With writing that does flow but a plot that started to feel a little overly drawn out, I started to find myself impatient for the culprit to be revealed. When it finally was, well, it just didn’t seem that plausible to me. Crazy is pure crazy though, so I just shrugged my shoulders and went with it. What I did not care for was the big reveal regarding the child Moirann has been raising since the age of two years. Like this girl really needed to deal with that, as well (resentful eyeroll).
My distaste for Tormand’s previous indiscriminate man ho ways left me thinking the heroine desired a better leading man, especially since she was a virgin, who more than once had to yield a blade to protect her virtue. Given all that was going on with life-threatening accusations/gossip, Tormand still briefly clung to the idea he wanted a couple more years of meaningless romps with the lasses until he would be forced to settle down with just one. Honestly, with such a large lady conquest body count, I’m not sure there would be any women left in his vicinity for his once and done lusty mantra. Besides, surely all the trouble he's found himself in lately should have doused that lusty notion, as well.
With an even more disturbing, graphically violent premise of a storyline, I also had qualms about the dark theme this book was headed. I certainly didn’t need the gift of sight or criminal profiling skills to figure out the culprit’s genre and that Tormand’s reputation was definitely being used in a very twisted way.
Poor Moriann, she was just trying to get by living in her small cottage in the woods. What a shame Fate decided she didn’t deserve better. Well, she was used to helping all those who came to her in need, and Heaven knows Tormand needed saving from himself.
Honestly, it may come down to the fact I’m not into romantic tales featuring gruesome violence, a man ho hero who doesn’t comes to his senses until nearly the end, and a heroine willing to accept for even a moment she’ll eventually be tossed aside. As an avid true romantic, I also definitely don’t enjoy reading about a hero’s past misbehaving ways. My curiosity got the best of me though so I had to keep reading to confirm the killer’s identity, strange as it was.
Here’s to hoping my review has been helpful in helping you decide if this re-release is a good fit for you.
Title: Highland Sinner, Series: Murray Family (Book #16), Author: Hannah Howell, Pages: 348, First Released: 12/1/2008, Re-release date: 12/27/16, disturbing/graphic/brutal torture/violence, stand-alone but part of a series, HEA, no cheating, no love triangle, no OW/OM drama except references to past women, finally comes to his senses hero, virgin heroine, surprise you're a daddy.
(This review is based on free advanced reader copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased, fair review. No type of compensation was given to the reviewer. There is no relationship/affiliation between the reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
Not too far into it, I realized the hero and I were likely going to have some issues. So maybe it is best if I resort to my “fact vs opinion” type review, so you can decide for yourself if this book measures up to your own personal romantic read standards.
FACT: Tormand is in big trouble, folks. His flirtatious, womanizing, man ho reputation with sampling too many willing, pretty lasses has an angry mob pointing the finger and blame when some of his past conquests, who are now married, turn up not only dead, but brutally tortured. In fact, he almost got caught bloody, red handed with one of the mutilated bodies. He ends up turning to his brothers and close friend, Simon, for help in solving who is behind the obvious vendetta to get him swinging from a hangman’s noose.
Moirann, the heroine, has her own problems. Labeled unfairly the Ross Witch, she’s lived on her own as a healer/gardener/ale maker on the outskirts of the village since the tender age of 13. Living with a child left on her doorstep and some protective critters, she’s come to accept the gossip, her solitary life, and the gift of visions/sight that often have the villagers seeking her out. Their two lives become entwined when Moriann is asked to help solve the murders.
As the graphic, brutal murders continue, this couple continue to dance around each other. Moirann, who is a virgin, at first, seems determined not to be another meaningless conquest, while Tormand eventually becomes remorseful from being intimate with such a long list of women. Sadly, after she gives her body and heart to this reluctant to love man, Moirann still resigns herself to the notion he will likely never be a one woman guy and will eventually tire of her sooner rather than later.
OPINION: With writing that does flow but a plot that started to feel a little overly drawn out, I started to find myself impatient for the culprit to be revealed. When it finally was, well, it just didn’t seem that plausible to me. Crazy is pure crazy though, so I just shrugged my shoulders and went with it. What I did not care for was the big reveal regarding the child Moirann has been raising since the age of two years. Like this girl really needed to deal with that, as well (resentful eyeroll).
My distaste for Tormand’s previous indiscriminate man ho ways left me thinking the heroine desired a better leading man, especially since she was a virgin, who more than once had to yield a blade to protect her virtue. Given all that was going on with life-threatening accusations/gossip, Tormand still briefly clung to the idea he wanted a couple more years of meaningless romps with the lasses until he would be forced to settle down with just one. Honestly, with such a large lady conquest body count, I’m not sure there would be any women left in his vicinity for his once and done lusty mantra. Besides, surely all the trouble he's found himself in lately should have doused that lusty notion, as well.
With an even more disturbing, graphically violent premise of a storyline, I also had qualms about the dark theme this book was headed. I certainly didn’t need the gift of sight or criminal profiling skills to figure out the culprit’s genre and that Tormand’s reputation was definitely being used in a very twisted way.
Poor Moriann, she was just trying to get by living in her small cottage in the woods. What a shame Fate decided she didn’t deserve better. Well, she was used to helping all those who came to her in need, and Heaven knows Tormand needed saving from himself.
Honestly, it may come down to the fact I’m not into romantic tales featuring gruesome violence, a man ho hero who doesn’t comes to his senses until nearly the end, and a heroine willing to accept for even a moment she’ll eventually be tossed aside. As an avid true romantic, I also definitely don’t enjoy reading about a hero’s past misbehaving ways. My curiosity got the best of me though so I had to keep reading to confirm the killer’s identity, strange as it was.
Here’s to hoping my review has been helpful in helping you decide if this re-release is a good fit for you.
Title: Highland Sinner, Series: Murray Family (Book #16), Author: Hannah Howell, Pages: 348, First Released: 12/1/2008, Re-release date: 12/27/16, disturbing/graphic/brutal torture/violence, stand-alone but part of a series, HEA, no cheating, no love triangle, no OW/OM drama except references to past women, finally comes to his senses hero, virgin heroine, surprise you're a daddy.
(This review is based on free advanced reader copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased, fair review. No type of compensation was given to the reviewer. There is no relationship/affiliation between the reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2013
"a stallion too stupid to charge coin for his stud services" p.22, loc.352
Author: Hannah Howell
First published: 2008
Length: 378 pages, 4567 locations
Setting: Scotland, 1478.
Sex: sometimes explicit, not frequent.
Heroine: Orphaned at 13 and declaimed as a witch, Morainn has struggled all her life. She has raised a child left on her doorstep when he was 2. Some violence against her during story.
Hero: "the man whose braies unlaced at the mere sway of a petticoat" p.193, loc.2388. Tormand's a man-slut.
Paranormal: Integral to the story. He can sense feelings, she has visions.
Series: Book 16 of Howell's Murray series.
Includes: Excerpts from "If He's Wicked" by Hannah Howell.
The last Murray book before Howell "took a break" to tackle her late-Georgian paranormal series, and she went out with enthusiasm. The plot revolves around two callous, heartless serial murderers who torture their victims; they are not easy deaths and they are described more than a reader looking for a comfortable romance will be happy with. To my thinking, it gives the story depth. But it has a darkness, too. Perhaps foretelling her Wherlocke series, the paranormal is blended into the story more than in previous Murray books - the fact she gets visions is integral to the plot. This may (also) disappoint Howell's more traditional readers who are looking for a straightforward, comfortable, Medieval Romance.
But that isn't me.
"Highland Sinner" is a well formed story with light romance. It focuses on plot rather than lust with the violence and paranormal integral. Perhaps that leaves the story unfulfilling for some readers. Will their HEA really work when they have had little time to learn of each other? I don't know. It is Insta-Love and
But I am satisfied.
Murray Family:
Grandsons:
Book 13 Highland Barbarian - Artan Murray (brother to heir of Donncoill) and Cecily Donaldson (1480)
Book 14 Highland Savage - Lucas Murray (heir to Donncoill) and Katerina Haldane (heir to Dunlochan) (1481)
Book 15 Highland Wolf - Annora MacKay and James Drummond (Laird of Dunncraig) (1477)
Book 16 Highland Sinner - Tormand Murray (son of Eric) and Morainn Ross (1478)
Book 17 Highland Protector - Ilsabeth Murray Armstrong and Simon Innes (1479)
Book 18 Highland Avenger - Arianna Murray Lucette and Brian MacFingal (1480)
Book 19 Highland Master - Triona McKee and Brett Murray
References:
Author's website: http://hannahhowell.com/
(ISBN 1420107984)
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Author: Hannah Howell
First published: 2008
Length: 378 pages, 4567 locations
Setting: Scotland, 1478.
Sex: sometimes explicit, not frequent.
Heroine: Orphaned at 13 and declaimed as a witch, Morainn has struggled all her life. She has raised a child left on her doorstep when he was 2. Some violence against her during story.
Hero: "the man whose braies unlaced at the mere sway of a petticoat" p.193, loc.2388. Tormand's a man-slut.
Paranormal: Integral to the story. He can sense feelings, she has visions.
Series: Book 16 of Howell's Murray series.
Includes: Excerpts from "If He's Wicked" by Hannah Howell.
The last Murray book before Howell "took a break" to tackle her late-Georgian paranormal series, and she went out with enthusiasm. The plot revolves around two callous, heartless serial murderers who torture their victims; they are not easy deaths and they are described more than a reader looking for a comfortable romance will be happy with. To my thinking, it gives the story depth. But it has a darkness, too. Perhaps foretelling her Wherlocke series, the paranormal is blended into the story more than in previous Murray books - the fact she gets visions is integral to the plot. This may (also) disappoint Howell's more traditional readers who are looking for a straightforward, comfortable, Medieval Romance.
But that isn't me.
"Highland Sinner" is a well formed story with light romance. It focuses on plot rather than lust with the violence and paranormal integral. Perhaps that leaves the story unfulfilling for some readers. Will their HEA really work when they have had little time to learn of each other? I don't know. It is Insta-Love and
But I am satisfied.
Murray Family:
Grandsons:
Book 13 Highland Barbarian - Artan Murray (brother to heir of Donncoill) and Cecily Donaldson (1480)
Book 14 Highland Savage - Lucas Murray (heir to Donncoill) and Katerina Haldane (heir to Dunlochan) (1481)
Book 15 Highland Wolf - Annora MacKay and James Drummond (Laird of Dunncraig) (1477)
Book 16 Highland Sinner - Tormand Murray (son of Eric) and Morainn Ross (1478)
Book 17 Highland Protector - Ilsabeth Murray Armstrong and Simon Innes (1479)
Book 18 Highland Avenger - Arianna Murray Lucette and Brian MacFingal (1480)
Book 19 Highland Master - Triona McKee and Brett Murray
References:
Author's website: http://hannahhowell.com/
(ISBN 1420107984)
-CR-
March 21, 2017
Sixteenth in the Murray Family historical romance series. This particular story is set in early summer 1478 and the couple focus is on Tormand Murray and Morainn Ross.
My Take
This was…um…I was gonna say fun, but the method by which Howell puts the young lovers together is not so much fun as it involves an insane serial killer. Other than that…
Howell seemed to enjoy writing this story as she addressed the fears the idiot…er, the susceptible fool…um…the uneducated masses had about anything they didn't understand. And Ide had no problem whipping up the hysteria in her efforts to get rid of first her mother, and now she's working on getting rid of Morainn. Howell states that Ide made a habit of stirring people up with lies. So why don't they make the connection between Ide and Morainn. What's with people? They're comfortable enough seeking her out when they need help, but god forbid anyone should see them being friendly with her??!!
It's interesting to read a 15th century tale where the investigator is concerned with forensics. It's only a surface discussion by Howell — the historical mysteries do a much better job of it — but it is unexpected to encounter it in an historical romance. I'm not really sure just what it is that has grabbed my attention…I like the characters. Howell has skimmed the culture and mores of the time with a nod to our own contemporary period without being overt about it. It's a nice blend with a good dose of tension as she teases out the hidden identity of the real killer. It could have been a wee bit more believable that no one knew who this person was if she had stressed how rarely the lower classes at that time traveled or how short a distance they might travel. Or, maybe I'm projecting from other novels whose characters always seem to know their neighbors for a reasonably wide radius??
I did enjoy Tormand's relationships with his family…they don't let him get away with anything! They're all very tolerant of Morainn's abilities — it runs in their own family. I liked that Morainn was willing to protect herself. I also liked Morainn's reasons for leaving Tormand. Very practical and realistic.
I did enjoy Howell's pushing the questions about Morainn's banishment. The colloquial dialog I did not enjoy so much. I've never read so many "mon"s in one place… It wouldn't have taken that much research to learn the proper address/names of the various knights and lords running about in this story.
The Story
Waking up in an ex-lover's bed could be disconcerting. Waking up to her body sliced apart, is a whole lot worse. There is someone targeting Tormand's former lovers and doing their best to make it look like he's the guilty party. All his hopes rest on Sir Simon Innes and the local witch who has dreamt of Tormand and the murders.
Dreams that Tormand shares. Each night, the dream becomes more vivid, more realistic, leaving both dreamers tossing and turning in their respective beds. It's an attraction Tormand fights for he is not ready to give up his pursuit of the fairer sex. Morainn, too, is reluctant. She has no desire to become another name on his extensive list. His dilemma is observed with amusement by Simon and his family. And it only gets worse when Morainn is forced to move into Tormand's home.
The Characters
Mistress Morainn Ross is considered a witch by most of the village. A perspective actively pushed by Ida, the incompetent midwife. The same person who had been threatened by her mother years ago. Morainn's mother taught her everything she knew about herbs and their uses. She also has visions that see into the future and the past along with psychometry. Walin is the bastard child of someone. Morainn found him on her doorstep one day when he was two-years-old. Most believe he is her own child…although, as Nancy puts it, why Morainn would wait two years before showing him off to the village…? William is their huge, very protective cat. Nora Chisholm is Morainn's best and oldest friend; her family has been almost the only support Morainn received since she was tossed out of the village, and she is betrothed to Sir James Grant.
Sir Tormand Murray is a footloose and very fancy-free Highland laird bedding women left, right, and center. He's notorious throughout Scotland for his bed-hopping. And he has no intention of settling down — ah, yes, the death knell of every romantic hero. His family bloodline ensures that Gifts pop up regularly. Walter Burns is his old squire. Old because he keeps refusing a knighthood, very content to remain a squire. Walter sent a message which crossed with one of Tormand's sisters sending four of the family to find out what's troubling Tormand: cousins Rory and Harcourt and brothers Bennett and Uilliam. Magda is Tormand's housekeeper and cook.
Sir Simon Innes is a second son and he is the king's man, investigating trouble and solving problems. Bonegnasher is his dog.
Old Ide Bruce is a midwife who hates Morainn's mother and her. Always causing trouble for her. Old Geordie is her brother, but there's no love lost here. It's odd, but Geordie is supposedly Simon's father's former second. You'd think he'd be able to read and write… Sir Adam Kerr of Dubhstane is Morainn's landlord; the rumors say she's spreading her legs to pay him her rent. If they only knew…
Lady Clara and Sir Ranald, Lady Isabella and Sir William, Lady Marie Campbell, Edward MacLean, Lady Katherine and Sir John Hay are all victims.
The Cover and Title
Arghh…it's that humongous bicep bulging around the leather cuff, veins popping, elbow bent with his sword resting across his shoulder as he watches fire destroy a building. What it has to do with the story…I haven't a clue.
The title, however, is very accurate, for Tormand Murray is definitely a Highland Sinner.
My Take
This was…um…I was gonna say fun, but the method by which Howell puts the young lovers together is not so much fun as it involves an insane serial killer. Other than that…
Howell seemed to enjoy writing this story as she addressed the fears the idiot…er, the susceptible fool…um…the uneducated masses had about anything they didn't understand. And Ide had no problem whipping up the hysteria in her efforts to get rid of first her mother, and now she's working on getting rid of Morainn. Howell states that Ide made a habit of stirring people up with lies. So why don't they make the connection between Ide and Morainn. What's with people? They're comfortable enough seeking her out when they need help, but god forbid anyone should see them being friendly with her??!!
It's interesting to read a 15th century tale where the investigator is concerned with forensics. It's only a surface discussion by Howell — the historical mysteries do a much better job of it — but it is unexpected to encounter it in an historical romance. I'm not really sure just what it is that has grabbed my attention…I like the characters. Howell has skimmed the culture and mores of the time with a nod to our own contemporary period without being overt about it. It's a nice blend with a good dose of tension as she teases out the hidden identity of the real killer. It could have been a wee bit more believable that no one knew who this person was if she had stressed how rarely the lower classes at that time traveled or how short a distance they might travel. Or, maybe I'm projecting from other novels whose characters always seem to know their neighbors for a reasonably wide radius??
I did enjoy Tormand's relationships with his family…they don't let him get away with anything! They're all very tolerant of Morainn's abilities — it runs in their own family. I liked that Morainn was willing to protect herself. I also liked Morainn's reasons for leaving Tormand. Very practical and realistic.
I did enjoy Howell's pushing the questions about Morainn's banishment. The colloquial dialog I did not enjoy so much. I've never read so many "mon"s in one place… It wouldn't have taken that much research to learn the proper address/names of the various knights and lords running about in this story.
The Story
Waking up in an ex-lover's bed could be disconcerting. Waking up to her body sliced apart, is a whole lot worse. There is someone targeting Tormand's former lovers and doing their best to make it look like he's the guilty party. All his hopes rest on Sir Simon Innes and the local witch who has dreamt of Tormand and the murders.
Dreams that Tormand shares. Each night, the dream becomes more vivid, more realistic, leaving both dreamers tossing and turning in their respective beds. It's an attraction Tormand fights for he is not ready to give up his pursuit of the fairer sex. Morainn, too, is reluctant. She has no desire to become another name on his extensive list. His dilemma is observed with amusement by Simon and his family. And it only gets worse when Morainn is forced to move into Tormand's home.
The Characters
Mistress Morainn Ross is considered a witch by most of the village. A perspective actively pushed by Ida, the incompetent midwife. The same person who had been threatened by her mother years ago. Morainn's mother taught her everything she knew about herbs and their uses. She also has visions that see into the future and the past along with psychometry. Walin is the bastard child of someone. Morainn found him on her doorstep one day when he was two-years-old. Most believe he is her own child…although, as Nancy puts it, why Morainn would wait two years before showing him off to the village…? William is their huge, very protective cat. Nora Chisholm is Morainn's best and oldest friend; her family has been almost the only support Morainn received since she was tossed out of the village, and she is betrothed to Sir James Grant.
Sir Tormand Murray is a footloose and very fancy-free Highland laird bedding women left, right, and center. He's notorious throughout Scotland for his bed-hopping. And he has no intention of settling down — ah, yes, the death knell of every romantic hero. His family bloodline ensures that Gifts pop up regularly. Walter Burns is his old squire. Old because he keeps refusing a knighthood, very content to remain a squire. Walter sent a message which crossed with one of Tormand's sisters sending four of the family to find out what's troubling Tormand: cousins Rory and Harcourt and brothers Bennett and Uilliam. Magda is Tormand's housekeeper and cook.
Sir Simon Innes is a second son and he is the king's man, investigating trouble and solving problems. Bonegnasher is his dog.
Old Ide Bruce is a midwife who hates Morainn's mother and her. Always causing trouble for her. Old Geordie is her brother, but there's no love lost here. It's odd, but Geordie is supposedly Simon's father's former second. You'd think he'd be able to read and write… Sir Adam Kerr of Dubhstane is Morainn's landlord; the rumors say she's spreading her legs to pay him her rent. If they only knew…
Lady Clara and Sir Ranald, Lady Isabella and Sir William, Lady Marie Campbell, Edward MacLean, Lady Katherine and Sir John Hay are all victims.
The Cover and Title
Arghh…it's that humongous bicep bulging around the leather cuff, veins popping, elbow bent with his sword resting across his shoulder as he watches fire destroy a building. What it has to do with the story…I haven't a clue.
The title, however, is very accurate, for Tormand Murray is definitely a Highland Sinner.
December 15, 2020
The last thing he expected to see when he opened his eyes was right next to him. He seriously couldn't understand why someone would do something like this.
Apparently someone was out to get him but now he needed to figure out how to save his own hid.
Because someone was definitely setting him up but the question was why?
The towns people were fools who turn her out so Morainn did what she could just to survive.
Then one morning she found Walin on her doorstep.
Tormand and his entourage didn't have anything to seeking out help from the young woman most people called a witch.
Morainn dreams were dark lately and when the group of men who invaded her home asking for help however the minute she held that hair pin and the vision that followed was horrible.
They came in the dead of night with the intent to kill them however fate was with them and they were able to escape from harm.
Tormand's past was being torn apart trying to figure out just whom he'd apparently ticked off enought to want to make him suffer.
They both knew this moment between them was ment to happen it had just been a matter of time.
Tormand knew they were running out of time Morainn was in big trouble and he needed to save her before he lost her forever.
Apparently someone was out to get him but now he needed to figure out how to save his own hid.
Because someone was definitely setting him up but the question was why?
The towns people were fools who turn her out so Morainn did what she could just to survive.
Then one morning she found Walin on her doorstep.
Tormand and his entourage didn't have anything to seeking out help from the young woman most people called a witch.
Morainn dreams were dark lately and when the group of men who invaded her home asking for help however the minute she held that hair pin and the vision that followed was horrible.
They came in the dead of night with the intent to kill them however fate was with them and they were able to escape from harm.
Tormand's past was being torn apart trying to figure out just whom he'd apparently ticked off enought to want to make him suffer.
They both knew this moment between them was ment to happen it had just been a matter of time.
Tormand knew they were running out of time Morainn was in big trouble and he needed to save her before he lost her forever.
June 24, 2021
This book is just as much mystery as it is romance. Who is murdering all these women? Why are they framing Tormand? Will Morainn ever find out where Walin came from?
I was pleased by how Tormand had already started getting over his “leaping from one bed to another like some demented toad” before meeting Morainn. There are too many books out there already where the hero acts horribly at the beginning and the heroine changes him.
I absolutely loved Tormand’s relationship with his family.
I didn’t like how much the relationship between Tormand and Morainn was analysed. It’s an effective way of showing how their relationship progresses, but it feels overdone.
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I was pleased by how Tormand had already started getting over his “leaping from one bed to another like some demented toad” before meeting Morainn. There are too many books out there already where the hero acts horribly at the beginning and the heroine changes him.
I absolutely loved Tormand’s relationship with his family.
I didn’t like how much the relationship between Tormand and Morainn was analysed. It’s an effective way of showing how their relationship progresses, but it feels overdone.
Check out the full review at www.travellingbooknerd.com/highland-s...
April 29, 2022
While not my first with this author, it is my first with this series, and my understanding is that it's the final book in the series. The story stands on its own and I never felt 'lost' from not having read the previous books in the series. This is something that I really appreciate. Tormand and Morainn are interesting and engaging characters, and the story line is intriguing, making it fun and easy to read. Where I wallowed, though, is the heavy-handed use of dialect. This really slowed things down and at times meant having to re-read in spots to grasp what the characters were saying. I normally have no problem with the use of dialect when the characters are speaking, but when it bogs down the flow of the story... yeah... no... not a good thing.
Well done.
Well done.
December 22, 2016
There were parts of Highland Sinner that I really loved. I loved the characters as individuals, (the man whore thing not so much) I loved their family dynamic, but I didn't so much care for the cast as a group and I didn't care for either h/h as a couple.
I didn't particularly care for what brought them together and I didn't like that certain aspects of Tor's personality were completely ignored while being the complete center focus highlighted on every page.
You still get the adventurous who dunnit which is entertaining I just didn't like the added walking pecker flap. Highland Sinner wasn't my favorite of the Murray series but its a decent read.
I didn't particularly care for what brought them together and I didn't like that certain aspects of Tor's personality were completely ignored while being the complete center focus highlighted on every page.
You still get the adventurous who dunnit which is entertaining I just didn't like the added walking pecker flap. Highland Sinner wasn't my favorite of the Murray series but its a decent read.
September 28, 2019
In this book of the Murray family series Tormand meets his match in Morainn. It seems that ladies that he bedded in the past are now falling victim to a vicious killer. And all signs are pointed to him. But not all is lost. Morainn tainted as the local witch can help clear his name. But at what cost? His reputation precedes him. The list of his lovers long. And the killer is getting away with killing those ladies. Morainn has visions and can help him and Simon corner the killer/s. But when the killer has Morainn in their sites. Can she live long enough to be saved by the sinner? I had read this years ago but enjoyed the suspense in this story.
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November 16, 2021Sir Tormand Murray is accused of murders he didn't commit but can't prove so he needs the skills of Morainn Ross to prove it. Gifted with The Sight, she has been banned from town by those who think she's a witch and trusts no man but Tormand awakens something within her. As they work together to stop the murders, the murderer becomes more twisted. Will Tormand arrive in time to prevent Morainn's murder?
I really liked this book as I have all of the Murray series I've read. The plot, while in this book is twisted, is believable and well-drawn. Tormand and Moriann's characters are well-written. I look forward to another Murray book by this author.
I really liked this book as I have all of the Murray series I've read. The plot, while in this book is twisted, is believable and well-drawn. Tormand and Moriann's characters are well-written. I look forward to another Murray book by this author.
October 3, 2017
Sir Tormand Murray has been set up to be branded a murderer. To stop the murderers and clear himself, he’s sought the help of Morainn Ross, a reclusive woman with the gift of second sight. Tormand is the first man that Morainn has met that has accepted her strange gift.
This was a good story. This author does a great job of weaving a tale, usually between two specific families, and also including a bit of mysticism in it to give it that extra twist. I recommend.
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This was a good story. This author does a great job of weaving a tale, usually between two specific families, and also including a bit of mysticism in it to give it that extra twist. I recommend.
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January 27, 2018
Listened to audio narrated well by Angela Dawe. Tormand wakes up next to a former lover. Someone is killing his former lovers and trying to frame him for them. Morainn has a gift, she's been dreaming of Tormand and the murders. Nice love story, with a touch paranormal gifts.
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January 17, 2020
This book will keep you on the edge of your seats. Its got a lot of mystery within the story and it just is fantastic! With there being so many characters within this story, it was hard to follow at first but it got easier and easier as you keep ready.
October 8, 2017
Pretty good, it was a bit slow, reaching it's stride midway. Despite that I enjoyed it. I definitely recommend it.
January 24, 2018
I enjoyed this Scottish-flavored whodunit romance.
May 6, 2018
Too gory for my taste. It took over a week to read because it was so gruesome.
September 17, 2018
Very stressful and sexy. Odd combination, but it works with this book.
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