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Arch Through Time #8
Call of a Highlander
(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07MGDMQWP.)
Torn from the twenty-first century, lost in the lonely Highlands of Scotland, a modern woman discovers the most important secret of all: that love transcends time.
Bethany Carter has just about given up. Having fled her homeland following the tragic murder of her parents, she’s focused on her goal of becoming a human rights lawyer. Maybe that way she can fix the terrible ache in her soul. But nobody wants to a hire an untried graduate and Beth begins to wonder if she’ll ever find what she’s searching for.
So when a strange old woman offers her some cryptic advice and the chance to change her destiny, Beth listens. She steps through an archway in a ruined castle and is sent hurtling back through time—and right into danger.
Thrown into the path of Camdan MacAuley, a ruthless mercenary, Beth is sure he’s everything she hates. But she soon learns there is more to the man than the blood-thirsty scoundrel he appears to be. Finding herself drawn to the mysterious warrior, Beth realizes she must unravel the truth of his perilous bargain with the Fae,and discover the man beneath the mask if she is to find a way to heal both their hearts.
Call of a Highlander is the eighth book in the Arch Through Time romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. If you love sexy highlanders, feisty heroines and sizzling passion you’ll love this tale of danger, passion and true love in the Highlands of Scotland.
Torn from the twenty-first century, lost in the lonely Highlands of Scotland, a modern woman discovers the most important secret of all: that love transcends time.
Bethany Carter has just about given up. Having fled her homeland following the tragic murder of her parents, she’s focused on her goal of becoming a human rights lawyer. Maybe that way she can fix the terrible ache in her soul. But nobody wants to a hire an untried graduate and Beth begins to wonder if she’ll ever find what she’s searching for.
So when a strange old woman offers her some cryptic advice and the chance to change her destiny, Beth listens. She steps through an archway in a ruined castle and is sent hurtling back through time—and right into danger.
Thrown into the path of Camdan MacAuley, a ruthless mercenary, Beth is sure he’s everything she hates. But she soon learns there is more to the man than the blood-thirsty scoundrel he appears to be. Finding herself drawn to the mysterious warrior, Beth realizes she must unravel the truth of his perilous bargain with the Fae,and discover the man beneath the mask if she is to find a way to heal both their hearts.
Call of a Highlander is the eighth book in the Arch Through Time romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. If you love sexy highlanders, feisty heroines and sizzling passion you’ll love this tale of danger, passion and true love in the Highlands of Scotland.
240 pages, ebook
Published January 18, 2019
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About the author
Katy Baker
110 books199 followersKaty Baker was born in London to an English mother and an American father. She grew up a stone's throw from Hampstead Heath which remains one of her favourite places in the world. During her twenties she spent several years living in San Francisco where she developed an abiding love of bagels before returning to her beloved London. She lives in south London with her husband and a very grumpy bulldog.
Katy's books explore the intricacies of human relationships with plenty of spice thrown in. What would life be without a little spice?
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Katy's books explore the intricacies of human relationships with plenty of spice thrown in. What would life be without a little spice?
Would you like to know more of Irene MacAskill’s story? Guardian of a Highlander, a short story is available as a free gift to all my newsletter subscribers. Sign up below to grab your copy and receive a regular email containing news, chat and more. https://www.subscribepage.com/w4s5u0
If you enjoy my books, come and join me over at Ream! This is my reader community where you can get early access to my books as I write them, chats with myself and other fans, artwork, research, updates and lots of other cool stuff. Come and immerse yourself in the world of Arch Through Time! Click here: https://reamstories.com/page/leianzfm2a
You can also find me at https://www.katybakerromance.com/
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April 26, 2019
Bethany (Beth) Carter suffered a tragedy when she was young and decided to go to Scotland to study to become a lawyer specializing in human rights. Working at a coffee shop to pay her bills, Beth meets Irene MacAskill who tells her that she has another path to take if she dares although it won't be an easy one. Going through her arch and back into 16th century Scotland, Beth is thrown into the path of Camdan MacAuley who's fighting several men. She saves his life and he promises to keep her safe and get her back home. As they spend time together, she discovers that he's not just the man who works as a mercenary. When Camdan hears that his brother is the Laird of the MacCauley clan again, he's taken aback but happy that Logan found a way to break his curse although he believes he's too far gone to break his own. Beth believes otherwise.
I found this series through Kindle Unlimited and binge read this series. I loved this story and have enjoyed the entire series. I'm truly hoping there'll be at least one more so we can meet Camdan and Logan's younger brother. I highly recommend this book but suggest you read the series in order.
I found this series through Kindle Unlimited and binge read this series. I loved this story and have enjoyed the entire series. I'm truly hoping there'll be at least one more so we can meet Camdan and Logan's younger brother. I highly recommend this book but suggest you read the series in order.
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October 22, 2019
This is an OK time-travel romance, but I did have some issues with it.
First off, Bethany adapted to her unexpected time-travel way too easily to believe. I think she would have been a lot more freaked out by it then she was. Also, the highlanders would have been much more concerned with her strange talk and clothes than they were. They just kept thinking she must be "daft", and accepted her behavior as normal for someone from America. It seemed like they just accepted all her differences too easily. I didn't buy it.
For the most part, I liked both Bethany and Camdan, but I did get irritated with Camdan a few times. He was very controlling and bossy, which Bethany did not appreciate. She told him she was from a faraway place, where women were much more independent, so he should not have expected her to allow him to boss her around. He should have taken the time to explain why it was not safe for her to be so independent. He did get better, but it took him a while.
I didn't buy that Bethany and Camdan were in love. They were definitely in lust, but they just didn't spend enough time together for me to believe in their love connection. Camdan also annoyed her a lot when he kept telling her what to do.
I also thought that this story was very similar to the others in the series. There is unexpected time-travel, the h is rescued by a hot highlander, causes trouble with her modern ideas, falls in love with the hot highlander, needs to be rescued again, and then everything ends in an HEA. This one did have the difference of Bethany helping with Camdan's curse, but the plot was still very similar to the other books. Many of the scenes, like the love scenes and wedding scenes, are also very similar in all the books in the series.
One other thing bothered me, and this is minor, but it is a pet peeve of mine. The couple on the book cover should look like they are described in the book. In this book, Bethany is described as having dark hair, and Camdan has reddish-blonde hair. Yet, the cover shows them both with light blonde hair. That mistake may not be the author's fault, but it still bugs me.
The story was mildly entertaining, and I did like Irene, so I will read the next in the series -- but I probably would not continue the series if it wasn't free with Kindle Unlimited. Because of the issues I noted above, it gets 3 stars from me.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
First off, Bethany adapted to her unexpected time-travel way too easily to believe. I think she would have been a lot more freaked out by it then she was. Also, the highlanders would have been much more concerned with her strange talk and clothes than they were. They just kept thinking she must be "daft", and accepted her behavior as normal for someone from America. It seemed like they just accepted all her differences too easily. I didn't buy it.
For the most part, I liked both Bethany and Camdan, but I did get irritated with Camdan a few times. He was very controlling and bossy, which Bethany did not appreciate. She told him she was from a faraway place, where women were much more independent, so he should not have expected her to allow him to boss her around. He should have taken the time to explain why it was not safe for her to be so independent. He did get better, but it took him a while.
I didn't buy that Bethany and Camdan were in love. They were definitely in lust, but they just didn't spend enough time together for me to believe in their love connection. Camdan also annoyed her a lot when he kept telling her what to do.
I also thought that this story was very similar to the others in the series. There is unexpected time-travel, the h is rescued by a hot highlander, causes trouble with her modern ideas, falls in love with the hot highlander, needs to be rescued again, and then everything ends in an HEA. This one did have the difference of Bethany helping with Camdan's curse, but the plot was still very similar to the other books. Many of the scenes, like the love scenes and wedding scenes, are also very similar in all the books in the series.
One other thing bothered me, and this is minor, but it is a pet peeve of mine. The couple on the book cover should look like they are described in the book. In this book, Bethany is described as having dark hair, and Camdan has reddish-blonde hair. Yet, the cover shows them both with light blonde hair. That mistake may not be the author's fault, but it still bugs me.
The story was mildly entertaining, and I did like Irene, so I will read the next in the series -- but I probably would not continue the series if it wasn't free with Kindle Unlimited. Because of the issues I noted above, it gets 3 stars from me.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
January 25, 2019
Katy! I have read several of the Arch Through Time series and this one is at the top so far. I love the added evil Fae element in it.
Time travel is one of my favorite genres to read and Katy Baker never disappoints.
This story follows our h, Bethany, who is an American lawyer in Scotland with no job prospects on the horizon after graduating. She had a tragic life which led her to want to become a lawyer and help the "good" people.
After another rejection from a law firm, Bethany meets our fabulous Irene MacAskill, whom as she always does, sends our h back in time to meet our H, Camdan McAuley aka "Cam". Cam has also had a tragedy that befell him which you will need to read about since most of the book centers around it.
Cam takes Bethany with him after he grew a conscience and wouldn't send her out into the wilderness on her own. During their travels together, our h saw the true H instead of the uncontrolled angry version of himself.
This book had some very pivotal moments up until the end and I loved it. I did not read Logan's book but have every intention of reading that one very soon.
As always, I will only leave honest reviews and happen to be very stingy with them. So a 4 star review means this a pretty darn good book.
Time travel is one of my favorite genres to read and Katy Baker never disappoints.
This story follows our h, Bethany, who is an American lawyer in Scotland with no job prospects on the horizon after graduating. She had a tragic life which led her to want to become a lawyer and help the "good" people.
After another rejection from a law firm, Bethany meets our fabulous Irene MacAskill, whom as she always does, sends our h back in time to meet our H, Camdan McAuley aka "Cam". Cam has also had a tragedy that befell him which you will need to read about since most of the book centers around it.
Cam takes Bethany with him after he grew a conscience and wouldn't send her out into the wilderness on her own. During their travels together, our h saw the true H instead of the uncontrolled angry version of himself.
This book had some very pivotal moments up until the end and I loved it. I did not read Logan's book but have every intention of reading that one very soon.
As always, I will only leave honest reviews and happen to be very stingy with them. So a 4 star review means this a pretty darn good book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2019
This has to be my absolute favorite Archway book. This time Irene MacAskill "meets" a young American by the name of Bethany (Beth) Carter. Beth is living in Edinburgh, where she has completed her training as an attorney but so far has been unable to find any law firm that will offer her an Internship. And she needs the Internship in order to remain in Scotland.
Before Beth realizes what will happen, she has stepped through ANOTHER archway that takes her back to 1542 Scotland. There she meets a highlander by the name of Camdan (Cam) MacCauley. Cam and Beth are two people trying to hide from their past while trying to survive in a very rugged Scotland.
Cam feels an obligation to help Beth get to Edinburgh, which is several days ride from where they are now. You need to read the book to find out all the details. Trust me, if you love the previous seven books and the prequel, you will not be disappointed.
I was given a free ebook to read and give an honest review. All you need to do is go to your favorite retailer and you could be reading this book in minutes. You can thank me later. 😁
Before Beth realizes what will happen, she has stepped through ANOTHER archway that takes her back to 1542 Scotland. There she meets a highlander by the name of Camdan (Cam) MacCauley. Cam and Beth are two people trying to hide from their past while trying to survive in a very rugged Scotland.
Cam feels an obligation to help Beth get to Edinburgh, which is several days ride from where they are now. You need to read the book to find out all the details. Trust me, if you love the previous seven books and the prequel, you will not be disappointed.
I was given a free ebook to read and give an honest review. All you need to do is go to your favorite retailer and you could be reading this book in minutes. You can thank me later. 😁
January 19, 2019
ONE CAPTIVATING DELIGHT!!!
Katy doesn't seem to break a sweat bringing this page turning bombshell into another astounding read with a strong plot that keeps your focus on the storyline. All the action, fast paced, suspense filled, excitement and adventure to keep you on a razors edge. The characters were intriguing, complex and realistic. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive that it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Twists and turns abound with nerve racking, thrilling surprises that will keep you spellbound and anxious for whats next. Following the characters as their world continues in chaos with a whirlwind of mishaps and discoveries. Katy did an incredible job bringing this read to life flawlessly and without a hitch. Great job Katy, thanks for sharing this remarkable tale with us.
Katy doesn't seem to break a sweat bringing this page turning bombshell into another astounding read with a strong plot that keeps your focus on the storyline. All the action, fast paced, suspense filled, excitement and adventure to keep you on a razors edge. The characters were intriguing, complex and realistic. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive that it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Twists and turns abound with nerve racking, thrilling surprises that will keep you spellbound and anxious for whats next. Following the characters as their world continues in chaos with a whirlwind of mishaps and discoveries. Katy did an incredible job bringing this read to life flawlessly and without a hitch. Great job Katy, thanks for sharing this remarkable tale with us.
October 17, 2020
Call of the Highlander: Arch Through Time Book 8
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3 brothers 3 books.
Camden and his brothers, Logan from book 7, and Finlay from book 9maed a deal with the Fae to protect their clan, in doing so they have cursed themselves.
Camdan is a strong highlander with dignity and honor. When he comes upon a lone woman with no kin around he knew he had to take her someplace safe.
Beth is a barista but that is just her day job. She is look for a lawyer position as a lawyer. needing to get away she heads out for the weekend she gets more than she bargained for.
This series will pull you in. you will fall in love with the characters. Every book has a HEA. Takes a while to get their but they do get over all the obstacles eventually .
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3 brothers 3 books.
Camden and his brothers, Logan from book 7, and Finlay from book 9maed a deal with the Fae to protect their clan, in doing so they have cursed themselves.
Camdan is a strong highlander with dignity and honor. When he comes upon a lone woman with no kin around he knew he had to take her someplace safe.
Beth is a barista but that is just her day job. She is look for a lawyer position as a lawyer. needing to get away she heads out for the weekend she gets more than she bargained for.
This series will pull you in. you will fall in love with the characters. Every book has a HEA. Takes a while to get their but they do get over all the obstacles eventually .
January 18, 2019
Absolutely loved it. I can picture it actually happening to someone since the author makes it so believable. It was interesting how the various trials they both faced made them bond to each other. I can only wish it could happen to me and I can find my own Camden. I could barely put it down except for my eyes getting too fatigued to read anymore. My only regret is that there wasn’t more of the story so I could continue reading it. Congratulations Katy Baker, this one is a true winner
March 15, 2020
The future meets the past
A time traveler Viking novel. The characters in the story are compelling and interesting. I like how the author made you feel for each character and the torture they were going through with the curse. The plot was well written details were well formed and it was easily read.
A time traveler Viking novel. The characters in the story are compelling and interesting. I like how the author made you feel for each character and the torture they were going through with the curse. The plot was well written details were well formed and it was easily read.
August 18, 2019
Bethany's traveling story
The hope and battles that the main character, Beth, faces is a deeper look into the fae, fairies, and how faith in yourself is strong enough to find your right future.
The hope and battles that the main character, Beth, faces is a deeper look into the fae, fairies, and how faith in yourself is strong enough to find your right future.
September 20, 2019
Call of Highlander
This is another great time travel romance written by Kathy Baker. In order to save his family and Clan, he made a deal with bad Faes. He had to give up his family in order to save them. It took someone from the future to help him break the spell.
This is another great time travel romance written by Kathy Baker. In order to save his family and Clan, he made a deal with bad Faes. He had to give up his family in order to save them. It took someone from the future to help him break the spell.
January 10, 2021
More Highlander Fun!
Well, I am still waiting to be disappointed at some point within this series, but each new premise and focus keeps me at the edge of my seat! Love the writing and love these books!
Well, I am still waiting to be disappointed at some point within this series, but each new premise and focus keeps me at the edge of my seat! Love the writing and love these books!
March 16, 2021
I love this series!
I enjoyed this book, though I am not sure it was as great of a storyline as the other's. Could be just because I am suck with bronchitis, but it felt like something was missing, maybe cause his war horse was left behind. Loved the ending though.
I enjoyed this book, though I am not sure it was as great of a storyline as the other's. Could be just because I am suck with bronchitis, but it felt like something was missing, maybe cause his war horse was left behind. Loved the ending though.
May 10, 2022
Good
Really enjoyed this installment. I always like when the bad guy, turns into the good guy. These always can easily be read stand alone, it is nice when you read the previous ones, but definitely not necessary
Really enjoyed this installment. I always like when the bad guy, turns into the good guy. These always can easily be read stand alone, it is nice when you read the previous ones, but definitely not necessary
February 14, 2023
book 8 was worth the wait!
Cam and Our dear time traveling girl Beth will be filling up that Castle with lil babes soon enough! Glad they got together, with a lil help from our friend Irene.
Cam and Our dear time traveling girl Beth will be filling up that Castle with lil babes soon enough! Glad they got together, with a lil help from our friend Irene.
February 5, 2025
love conquer all
Le livre est très intéressant mais il est très difficile à lire.Différent des autres livres de cette auteur.Il y a beaucoup de brutalité mais aussi beaucoup d’amour. Je le recommande vivement.
Le livre est très intéressant mais il est très difficile à lire.Différent des autres livres de cette auteur.Il y a beaucoup de brutalité mais aussi beaucoup d’amour. Je le recommande vivement.
February 10, 2019
An enchanting fantasy
A fast-paced story of warriors and new meets old. A wonderful story of learning to trust and love no matter the century you live in.
A fast-paced story of warriors and new meets old. A wonderful story of learning to trust and love no matter the century you live in.
March 18, 2019
Clearly I'm a sucker but tbh this series is getting better. Though I thought for sure there'd be a surprise pregnancy here. Does no one care about safe sex or the possibility of pregnancy?
May 25, 2019
Amazing read
Another Amazing story of the Scottish highlander and the time travelling girl. Can’t wait for the next book. Book 9
Another Amazing story of the Scottish highlander and the time travelling girl. Can’t wait for the next book. Book 9
March 11, 2021
Typical Romance book.
April 5, 2021
Great
I loved this book, I'm so into Katy Bakers books love a fae that needs to restore the highlands balance.
I loved this book, I'm so into Katy Bakers books love a fae that needs to restore the highlands balance.
June 25, 2021
Good book
Another good book in the series, they have similar plots but are different enough to make them fun to read.
Another good book in the series, they have similar plots but are different enough to make them fun to read.
September 24, 2022
Great story and serires
Cam and Beth made a great couple. The warrior and the lawyer. I love this story of overcoming ones demons. Very sexy scenes as well!
Cam and Beth made a great couple. The warrior and the lawyer. I love this story of overcoming ones demons. Very sexy scenes as well!
September 30, 2022
A Great love story story
I have enjoyed this book. I don’t have words to express your imagination.Cam and Beth had a hard time coming together but it brought unity to the family.
I have enjoyed this book. I don’t have words to express your imagination.Cam and Beth had a hard time coming together but it brought unity to the family.
May 16, 2023
Variation on a theme from those that have come before but still entertaining!
May 20, 2023
Call of a Highlander
I really enjoyed this time travel book. The transition made sense. Beth and Cam were so vivid in my mind as I read.
I really enjoyed this time travel book. The transition made sense. Beth and Cam were so vivid in my mind as I read.
March 11, 2024
wonderful!
This continued story intertwined well with the stories that came before it. Full of adventure and mystery and of course love!
This continued story intertwined well with the stories that came before it. Full of adventure and mystery and of course love!
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