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The Ghosts of Culloden Moor #45
The Storyteller
A Highland Romance
Struan Cameron has spent the last 270 years trapped between life and death on the battlefield of Culloden Moor. His role as the Storyteller has kept many of the other ghosts from going mad. But now, the powerful Muir witch has offered him the chance to see an end to his time on the moor and he plans to take it. He is given up to two days - back as a man of flesh and blood -- to perform some task for the witch that will earn him a chance for revenge or release. With the touch of her hand, the witch sends him. . . to Maine.
Fiona Masters has lost everyone important to her in a terrible accident that she believes was her fault. Mired in pain and grief, she decides she cannot live another day and plans to take her own life. With all the arrangements made and the gun in hand, she is stopped by a tall, handsome, sexy Scottish warrior who bellows at her in Gaelic! Believing she is caught up in her own personal 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' and its ghosts of past, present and future, Fee allows this Highlander into her life, knowing there's nothing he can do to change her mind or make her want to live. . . Or can he?
Two strangers who have suffered similar loss and grief find that they do have some comfort to offer, but at the end of two days, will either of them be alive?
Please read THE GATHERING first - it sets up the series and has valuable bits for readers beginning this series.
Struan Cameron has spent the last 270 years trapped between life and death on the battlefield of Culloden Moor. His role as the Storyteller has kept many of the other ghosts from going mad. But now, the powerful Muir witch has offered him the chance to see an end to his time on the moor and he plans to take it. He is given up to two days - back as a man of flesh and blood -- to perform some task for the witch that will earn him a chance for revenge or release. With the touch of her hand, the witch sends him. . . to Maine.
Fiona Masters has lost everyone important to her in a terrible accident that she believes was her fault. Mired in pain and grief, she decides she cannot live another day and plans to take her own life. With all the arrangements made and the gun in hand, she is stopped by a tall, handsome, sexy Scottish warrior who bellows at her in Gaelic! Believing she is caught up in her own personal 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' and its ghosts of past, present and future, Fee allows this Highlander into her life, knowing there's nothing he can do to change her mind or make her want to live. . . Or can he?
Two strangers who have suffered similar loss and grief find that they do have some comfort to offer, but at the end of two days, will either of them be alive?
Please read THE GATHERING first - it sets up the series and has valuable bits for readers beginning this series.
132 pages, Paperback
First published September 18, 2018
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About the author
Terri Brisbin
215 books554 followersTerri Brisbin is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than 50 historical, paranormal and fantasy romances and her books have been released in more than 20 languages and 25 countries around the world since 1998. Her current and upcoming releases will be with Harlequin Historicals and self-published, too.
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a mom of 3, a grammy of 4 and a dental hygienist. And she's always plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland .
For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a mom of 3, a grammy of 4 and a dental hygienist. And she's always plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland .
For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .
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June 23, 2019
A hero who dies on the battlefield of Culloden has been living in a sort of purgatory when a witch sends him to present-day Maine to stop the heroine from committing suicide. The lone survivor of a tragic accident that killed her family, and a worthless fiance' who walked away soon after, her survivor's guilt has become too much to bear.
Despite being part of a multi-author series/world that, by my estimation, is eleventy billion books long, the author does a great job of bringing new readers up to speed that shouldn't bore readers already familiar with the world. Lots of internal conflict, emotional heft, and the author keeps the time travel stuff I generally find tedious (YMMV) reined in given the short word count of a novella. Solidly written, engaging, I liked this.
Despite being part of a multi-author series/world that, by my estimation, is eleventy billion books long, the author does a great job of bringing new readers up to speed that shouldn't bore readers already familiar with the world. Lots of internal conflict, emotional heft, and the author keeps the time travel stuff I generally find tedious (YMMV) reined in given the short word count of a novella. Solidly written, engaging, I liked this.
October 7, 2018
A story about survivor's guilt that was poignant and sweet.
October 20, 2018
Two Scarred People
Struan Cameron, who left his family to fight for the Jacobite cause and died at Culloden, believing himself at fault for the deaths of his family at the hands of the murderous butchers of the Duke of Cumberland. Fiona Masters, scarred suicidal survivor of the explosive fire that killed her family, laden with guilt because her neglect to have the furnace serviced in the office where the family was gathered may have caused the explosion: Two people brought together across centuries by the Muir Witch, to share their stories and heal each other. Great story!
Struan Cameron, who left his family to fight for the Jacobite cause and died at Culloden, believing himself at fault for the deaths of his family at the hands of the murderous butchers of the Duke of Cumberland. Fiona Masters, scarred suicidal survivor of the explosive fire that killed her family, laden with guilt because her neglect to have the furnace serviced in the office where the family was gathered may have caused the explosion: Two people brought together across centuries by the Muir Witch, to share their stories and heal each other. Great story!
September 19, 2018
Struan and Fee
Once upon a time a Highlander named Syrian came upon a lass named Fiona. He was known as the Storyteller. His magical words, string to her to.form a harmony of sentences. His gift miraculously weave a web of fairies and lore - healing Fiona. Words can leave scars or words can heal or pave their way to a heart. Extraordinary story.... "Someone needs to.hear your story". So a story is weaved on a battlefield and won in two hearts- just beautiful.
Once upon a time a Highlander named Syrian came upon a lass named Fiona. He was known as the Storyteller. His magical words, string to her to.form a harmony of sentences. His gift miraculously weave a web of fairies and lore - healing Fiona. Words can leave scars or words can heal or pave their way to a heart. Extraordinary story.... "Someone needs to.hear your story". So a story is weaved on a battlefield and won in two hearts- just beautiful.
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November 3, 2021A Ghostly Ever After
I must confess I didn't read the first book on the series as recommended. However I fully enjoyed the Storyteller's story. It is a combination ghost and love story with a bit of history thrown in. It falls on the realm of fantasy romance and was entirely satisfying in content and the unfolding stories of the H and h. I will have to add more of this series to my reading list!
I must confess I didn't read the first book on the series as recommended. However I fully enjoyed the Storyteller's story. It is a combination ghost and love story with a bit of history thrown in. It falls on the realm of fantasy romance and was entirely satisfying in content and the unfolding stories of the H and h. I will have to add more of this series to my reading list!
May 28, 2019
Finally! An Excellent Story!
I have no.complaints! This story was told with attention to the Storytellers life and death. I love the way he appeared in her life, and how the meeting made sense! Her response was genuine and he never tried to hide who he was. We got so much resolution to their story and it made sense that they would be drawn to one another so quickly.
I have no.complaints! This story was told with attention to the Storytellers life and death. I love the way he appeared in her life, and how the meeting made sense! Her response was genuine and he never tried to hide who he was. We got so much resolution to their story and it made sense that they would be drawn to one another so quickly.
February 14, 2020
Mixed feelings
I like these books, but I find there are a number of inconsistencies. Example: most of the 79 are not able to be injured or, their injuries heal immediately when they're given their two days. . However in this book he was still able to be injured.
Also, I am disappointed in the quality of the word processing or proofreading in all of these books.
I like these books, but I find there are a number of inconsistencies. Example: most of the 79 are not able to be injured or, their injuries heal immediately when they're given their two days. . However in this book he was still able to be injured.
Also, I am disappointed in the quality of the word processing or proofreading in all of these books.
May 11, 2022
Loved every page
I really liked how these characters both shared Experiences help to bring them together. Survivors remorse is a real thing and both of these people sort of had the same Circumstances although there were 300 years apart how they helped each other and they loved each other which special.
I really liked how these characters both shared Experiences help to bring them together. Survivors remorse is a real thing and both of these people sort of had the same Circumstances although there were 300 years apart how they helped each other and they loved each other which special.
July 24, 2024
He's been a ghost for almost 300 years. She's disfigured from an accident that killed her whole family. They both carry guilt for their loved one's deaths. He's given a chance to move on if he fulfills one last assignment a witch gives him as she makes him human again. He must tell his stories.
I really enjoyed this one.
I really enjoyed this one.
September 18, 2018
Hope for the future
What a beautiful, sensitive addition to the series. Death and life. Despair and hope. Two sensitive souls that find strength together. I could not put the book down until I had read the last word.
What a beautiful, sensitive addition to the series. Death and life. Despair and hope. Two sensitive souls that find strength together. I could not put the book down until I had read the last word.
September 27, 2018
Story spun by a really good storyteller!
A clean, dramatic read that isn't afraid to touch on some of the darker, harder sides of life without bogging down in the despair; showing hope lives even when we think all is lost. Well done!
A clean, dramatic read that isn't afraid to touch on some of the darker, harder sides of life without bogging down in the despair; showing hope lives even when we think all is lost. Well done!
October 1, 2018
Wonderful love story
Wonderful love story about a highlander and 21st century woman who is hurting because of her loss of her family members who died tragically. Read on for more details.
Wonderful love story about a highlander and 21st century woman who is hurting because of her loss of her family members who died tragically. Read on for more details.
October 1, 2018
Great
All of these stories are great in each of their own way. This is one that I cried over. It's about holding on to survivor's guilt and not moving on with your life, or in Struan's case, moving on in death.
All of these stories are great in each of their own way. This is one that I cried over. It's about holding on to survivor's guilt and not moving on with your life, or in Struan's case, moving on in death.
October 19, 2018
Ghosts of Culloden Mood book 45
This was another winner and another author. She did a great job. I highly recommend all the books in this series. Their are 78 books in all. The characters and storylines are wonderful in every book.Diana Romano
This was another winner and another author. She did a great job. I highly recommend all the books in this series. Their are 78 books in all. The characters and storylines are wonderful in every book.Diana Romano
March 30, 2021
Word of caution: the story features the topic of suicide.
Set in 2015 Main, Fiona Masters is depressed, when Struan Cameron suddenly arrives.
While Brisbane references: A Christmas Carol, to me it was more similar to: It's a Wonderful Life.
Set in 2015 Main, Fiona Masters is depressed, when Struan Cameron suddenly arrives.
While Brisbane references: A Christmas Carol, to me it was more similar to: It's a Wonderful Life.
April 12, 2021
One of my favorites
So deep and poignant. Serious awesome questions dealt with in this short, and yet honestly dealt with. Fantastic job. It made sense for the warriors to deal with these questions as well as modern humans.
So deep and poignant. Serious awesome questions dealt with in this short, and yet honestly dealt with. Fantastic job. It made sense for the warriors to deal with these questions as well as modern humans.
June 30, 2021
One of my faves!
I enjoyed this book, it’s a book of healing. He was sent to rescue her and she in return rescued him. I wish he had included a little more about his grandmother. Sounds like she was a real character.
I enjoyed this book, it’s a book of healing. He was sent to rescue her and she in return rescued him. I wish he had included a little more about his grandmother. Sounds like she was a real character.
September 19, 2021
storytelling isn’t just for children
Struan was a ghost on Culloden until Soni raised him and sent him on a mission. When he awoke has a person again, he saw a young woman about to end her life.
Struan was a ghost on Culloden until Soni raised him and sent him on a mission. When he awoke has a person again, he saw a young woman about to end her life.
March 10, 2024
One of my favorites
If you like a little history, a handsome Scot, and a strong heroine this is a delightful series to read. This story tugged at me emotionally and I appreciated the message shared about the importance of life.
If you like a little history, a handsome Scot, and a strong heroine this is a delightful series to read. This story tugged at me emotionally and I appreciated the message shared about the importance of life.
September 18, 2018
I loved this
September 20, 2018
#7
The Storyteller, #7, a Cameron. Fiona, lost and broken, left alone. Soni sends him to find her, and love ends up saving them both. 🏴
The Storyteller, #7, a Cameron. Fiona, lost and broken, left alone. Soni sends him to find her, and love ends up saving them both. 🏴
September 28, 2018
Storyteller
Lovely story of loss and learning to forgive yourself and permission to live. I really liked the characters of Struan and Fiona
Lovely story of loss and learning to forgive yourself and permission to live. I really liked the characters of Struan and Fiona
November 5, 2018
A very kind story about healing and recovery. I enjoyed it, a good addition to the series.
February 28, 2019
Good reading!
October 6, 2019
What a wonderful way to end the story
Grief loss guilt love you name it this book has it. Such a heartfelt story. Makes you feel like you can actually see the moor.
Grief loss guilt love you name it this book has it. Such a heartfelt story. Makes you feel like you can actually see the moor.
October 13, 2019
Amazing!
I loved this story! Another favorite for me! It didn't go the way I thought it would, but I laughed, cried, and was so happy with the ending.
I loved this story! Another favorite for me! It didn't go the way I thought it would, but I laughed, cried, and was so happy with the ending.
August 25, 2021
More like a 3.5. A quick novella that was enjoyable, though there was certainly some heavy content, it had a satisfying resolution.
August 29, 2021
Touching Story
I loved everything about this story. Vert emotional and made me cry a lot. I loved the characters and compassionate writing.
I loved everything about this story. Vert emotional and made me cry a lot. I loved the characters and compassionate writing.
October 15, 2021
Love won out!
Two twisted and forlorn souls found each other in a tim when life meant everything and next to nothing, I so enjoyed this book.
Two twisted and forlorn souls found each other in a tim when life meant everything and next to nothing, I so enjoyed this book.
October 24, 2021
Loved this story so much. The characters and storyline are great! This book can be read easily read in one sitting. It is a clean story. It does have a few less than ten swear words.
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