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Highlander's Veiled Assassin
Murderer or lover? Is love strong enough to overcome all sins?
Picture yourself in the Scottish Medieval Highlands with this irresistible story full of romance and adventurous plot twists.
Consigned to the Highlands to marry a mysterious Laird feels like a death sentence to eighteen-year-old Sarina Bashir.
Her entire life and family reside in England. Growing up, she's heard terrifying stories of the Highlands and their brutish people.
However, when Sarina's father is killed by a Highlander, her brother, Thomas, schemes the perfect way to take revenge...
He betroths Sarina to the very Highlander responsible for their father's murder, Laird Seamus Mackenzie, and presents her with a sharp, beautiful dagger with which to slit his throat.
All Sarina has to do is wait until he falls asleep on their wedding night and then vengeance will be theirs.
But when Sarina meets the handsome and honourable Seamus, she soon learns that the very family she loves and trusts has secrets of their own...
Who should Sarina believe? Can love unite them at long last?
"Highlander's Veiled Assassin" has over 80,000 words packed with romance, action, and emotion set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
Picture yourself in the Scottish Medieval Highlands with this irresistible story full of romance and adventurous plot twists.
Consigned to the Highlands to marry a mysterious Laird feels like a death sentence to eighteen-year-old Sarina Bashir.
Her entire life and family reside in England. Growing up, she's heard terrifying stories of the Highlands and their brutish people.
However, when Sarina's father is killed by a Highlander, her brother, Thomas, schemes the perfect way to take revenge...
He betroths Sarina to the very Highlander responsible for their father's murder, Laird Seamus Mackenzie, and presents her with a sharp, beautiful dagger with which to slit his throat.
All Sarina has to do is wait until he falls asleep on their wedding night and then vengeance will be theirs.
But when Sarina meets the handsome and honourable Seamus, she soon learns that the very family she loves and trusts has secrets of their own...
Who should Sarina believe? Can love unite them at long last?
"Highlander's Veiled Assassin" has over 80,000 words packed with romance, action, and emotion set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2019
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September 9, 2019
GDL ESTIVO E&L
Stelle 2,5
Preso gratuitamente su Amazon. La trama ci ispirava e personalmente volevo esercitarmi anche un pò con l'inglese. Così abbiamo deciso di leggerlo in gruppo.
La prima cosa che mi viene da dire è peccato. Già. Peccato perchè la trama è anche carina, il problema è la stesura del libro.
Premetto che non mi aspettavo chissà che cosa. E volevo un libro che mi facesse compagnia sotto l'ombrellone. La trama prometteva un minino di movimento e invece...
Per la prima metà una noia! Tutto un rimuginare dei due protagonisti sulle proprie convinzioni e sul proprio stato d'animo, per poi mandar tutto a rotoli nel giro di poco. Per l'esattezza in una giornata.
Si perchè la storia si svolge in 48 ore o poco più. Succede di tutto e capovolge tutto. E questo mi ha sconvolto. Ma come è possibile!
Per non parlare delle uscite a sproposito dei protagonisti.
Poteva venir fuori un romanzo carino, e invece l'occasione è stata sprecata.
Nonostante tutto alcune cose le ho trovate gradevoli, e la trama nella seconda parte mi ha preso di più. Mi è piaciuto il momento della lora gita alla cascata.
Però non arriva alla sufficenza. Peccato.
Stelle 2,5
Preso gratuitamente su Amazon. La trama ci ispirava e personalmente volevo esercitarmi anche un pò con l'inglese. Così abbiamo deciso di leggerlo in gruppo.
La prima cosa che mi viene da dire è peccato. Già. Peccato perchè la trama è anche carina, il problema è la stesura del libro.
Premetto che non mi aspettavo chissà che cosa. E volevo un libro che mi facesse compagnia sotto l'ombrellone. La trama prometteva un minino di movimento e invece...
Per la prima metà una noia! Tutto un rimuginare dei due protagonisti sulle proprie convinzioni e sul proprio stato d'animo, per poi mandar tutto a rotoli nel giro di poco. Per l'esattezza in una giornata.
Si perchè la storia si svolge in 48 ore o poco più. Succede di tutto e capovolge tutto. E questo mi ha sconvolto. Ma come è possibile!
Per non parlare delle uscite a sproposito dei protagonisti.
Poteva venir fuori un romanzo carino, e invece l'occasione è stata sprecata.
Nonostante tutto alcune cose le ho trovate gradevoli, e la trama nella seconda parte mi ha preso di più. Mi è piaciuto il momento della lora gita alla cascata.
Però non arriva alla sufficenza. Peccato.
September 11, 2019
GDL con Edicola & Libreria: le nostre passioni...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Questo è 100% un romanzetto rosa vecchio stile ^^
È carino, anche intrigante e appassionante, però è proprio "leggero" ... finanche ingenuo.
Mi ha ricordato quei film di cappa e spada degli anni cinquanta.
Succede tutto troppo repentinamente, mi ha dato la sensazione che la scrittrice abbia voluto inserire tutti quegli elementi tipici dei romanzi rosa d'antan, svolgendo il compitino, senza approfondimenti che avrebbero reso alla storia una maggiore profondità:
Ha il grosso limite di essere davvero antiquato, per tutti questo motivi non posso dargli più di due stelle.
La lettura in originale è stata semplice e veloce, anche la parti in scozzese ^^
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Questo è 100% un romanzetto rosa vecchio stile ^^
È carino, anche intrigante e appassionante, però è proprio "leggero" ... finanche ingenuo.
Mi ha ricordato quei film di cappa e spada degli anni cinquanta.
Succede tutto troppo repentinamente, mi ha dato la sensazione che la scrittrice abbia voluto inserire tutti quegli elementi tipici dei romanzi rosa d'antan, svolgendo il compitino, senza approfondimenti che avrebbero reso alla storia una maggiore profondità:
Ha il grosso limite di essere davvero antiquato, per tutti questo motivi non posso dargli più di due stelle.
La lettura in originale è stata semplice e veloce, anche la parti in scozzese ^^
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April 13, 2019
Highlander's Veiled Assassin
By Alisa Adams
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Sabrina Bashir is betrothed to a mysterious Highland Laird at only Eighteen years old and to her it's the same as a death sentence. You see she is English and has always thought she would marry some handsome Lord and reside in England. Not once in her wildest dreams did she ever think she would have to marry the enemy. All her life she has heard terrifying stories of the Highlands and the people that live there. But now her whole life has changed and she's the pawn in her brother, Thomas's schemes for the perfect way to avenge their father's death since he was slain by a Highlander.
Laird Seamus Mackenzie is the man Sarina is to marry and the very man her brother says is responsible for their father's death. He has been through his own personal terrifying experience himself. He has been married before and lost his wife and child in childbirth so he wasn't really expecting to get married again so soon, but when Thomas approaches him with an offer of his sister in marriage for peace he doesn't refuse, but all is not what it seems as Sarina has come prepared with a sharp, shiny, beautiful dagger that her brother has given her. All she has to do is wait until Seamus falls asleep on their wedding night and then vengeance will be theirs. But when Sarina meets the handsome and very honorable Seamus, she soon finds out that it is her own family who harbours secrets of their own.
Who should Sarina believe her family or the family who has unconditionally accepted her as one of their own? Will love be strong enough to survive what will inevitably come their way?
This is the first book I have ever read from Alisa Adams and I guarentee you it won't be the last. It was absolutely fantastic. This story was so vivid that I felt like I was swept away to a beautiful castle in the Highlands. I could almost feel the water rippling around me at one point in the story. This was such an emotionally charged novel that I have to admit I was misty eyed a couple of times. I can't wait to see what Ms. Adams comes up with next.
By Alisa Adams
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Sabrina Bashir is betrothed to a mysterious Highland Laird at only Eighteen years old and to her it's the same as a death sentence. You see she is English and has always thought she would marry some handsome Lord and reside in England. Not once in her wildest dreams did she ever think she would have to marry the enemy. All her life she has heard terrifying stories of the Highlands and the people that live there. But now her whole life has changed and she's the pawn in her brother, Thomas's schemes for the perfect way to avenge their father's death since he was slain by a Highlander.
Laird Seamus Mackenzie is the man Sarina is to marry and the very man her brother says is responsible for their father's death. He has been through his own personal terrifying experience himself. He has been married before and lost his wife and child in childbirth so he wasn't really expecting to get married again so soon, but when Thomas approaches him with an offer of his sister in marriage for peace he doesn't refuse, but all is not what it seems as Sarina has come prepared with a sharp, shiny, beautiful dagger that her brother has given her. All she has to do is wait until Seamus falls asleep on their wedding night and then vengeance will be theirs. But when Sarina meets the handsome and very honorable Seamus, she soon finds out that it is her own family who harbours secrets of their own.
Who should Sarina believe her family or the family who has unconditionally accepted her as one of their own? Will love be strong enough to survive what will inevitably come their way?
This is the first book I have ever read from Alisa Adams and I guarentee you it won't be the last. It was absolutely fantastic. This story was so vivid that I felt like I was swept away to a beautiful castle in the Highlands. I could almost feel the water rippling around me at one point in the story. This was such an emotionally charged novel that I have to admit I was misty eyed a couple of times. I can't wait to see what Ms. Adams comes up with next.
June 9, 2019
Evil plans afoot
English Lady Sarina Bashir finds herself promised to Laird Seamus, a Highlander, that her brother Thomas has told their family is the one responsible for their father's death. Thomas plans for Sarina to kill Seamus after consummation of the marriage.
Sarina and her brothers, Matthew and Harold, are set upon by bandits when they are close to the Laird's castle. Seamus and his brother Angus, go to their aid but Matthew is killed before the two get near enough to help. Harold leaves the castle before the wedding takes place to take Matthew's body home to be buried next to their parents.
Thomas shows up demanding compensation for the death of Matthew and finds that Sarina has fallen in love 💘with Seamus and has no plans to do as Thomas wanted. Thomas never wanted peace and has another even dastardly plan in place for the Highlanders and his sister.
English Lady Sarina Bashir finds herself promised to Laird Seamus, a Highlander, that her brother Thomas has told their family is the one responsible for their father's death. Thomas plans for Sarina to kill Seamus after consummation of the marriage.
Sarina and her brothers, Matthew and Harold, are set upon by bandits when they are close to the Laird's castle. Seamus and his brother Angus, go to their aid but Matthew is killed before the two get near enough to help. Harold leaves the castle before the wedding takes place to take Matthew's body home to be buried next to their parents.
Thomas shows up demanding compensation for the death of Matthew and finds that Sarina has fallen in love 💘with Seamus and has no plans to do as Thomas wanted. Thomas never wanted peace and has another even dastardly plan in place for the Highlanders and his sister.
February 15, 2020
Stabbed🔪 Through The Heart💞
Eighteen year old Sarina💃💋 is sent off by her brother Thomas from their English Bashir Estate🏰, to be wed👰 to the nearby Scot, Laird MacKenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪, in order to keep the peace.
They ride to the MacKenzie castle🏰 but are attacked by bandits while they are in sight of the castle! Sarina's brother Matthew is killed before Seamus🐺🍆⛲🔪 and his brother Angus can get there to rescue her and kill💀 the bandits.
Sarina💃💋 is supposed to marry👰 the Laird to bring the families together in peace, then kill him with a dagger while he sleeps!
Thomas tasks her with avenging the death of their father, whom Laird Mackenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪 supposedly killed in battle. She has no idea how she is supposed to accomplish her task.
Seamus Mackenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪, the Laird, is also unenthusiastic about the marriage👰. His first wife died and he doesn't think there is room in his heart💔 for another.
This is a very emotional story of sudden death in Sarina's family and the death of Seamus ' first wife and baby. Both people are broken hearted, and Sarina💃💔 is far from her family and alone in her new 🌎world of the highlands and her husband's clan. She feels like a pawn, she feels used. Adults only! Great book!
Eighteen year old Sarina💃💋 is sent off by her brother Thomas from their English Bashir Estate🏰, to be wed👰 to the nearby Scot, Laird MacKenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪, in order to keep the peace.
They ride to the MacKenzie castle🏰 but are attacked by bandits while they are in sight of the castle! Sarina's brother Matthew is killed before Seamus🐺🍆⛲🔪 and his brother Angus can get there to rescue her and kill💀 the bandits.
Sarina💃💋 is supposed to marry👰 the Laird to bring the families together in peace, then kill him with a dagger while he sleeps!
Thomas tasks her with avenging the death of their father, whom Laird Mackenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪 supposedly killed in battle. She has no idea how she is supposed to accomplish her task.
Seamus Mackenzie🐺🍆⛲🔪, the Laird, is also unenthusiastic about the marriage👰. His first wife died and he doesn't think there is room in his heart💔 for another.
This is a very emotional story of sudden death in Sarina's family and the death of Seamus ' first wife and baby. Both people are broken hearted, and Sarina💃💔 is far from her family and alone in her new 🌎world of the highlands and her husband's clan. She feels like a pawn, she feels used. Adults only! Great book!
July 17, 2019
This is a very action packed book. Her three brothers are all loving but send their sister as a bride to the Laird of the closest Highland clan that killed their father in a battle. They also have a problem with bandits who pick on travelers along the roads from England to Scotland. She is sent to kill her groom by her eldest brother. Can she do it? Or will she be the peace maker her other brothers thought she was supposed to be? I couldn't put this book down. The love that develops between these two is so sweet that I find He reminds me of how when a woman has been hurt ,a man can be tender and help her to find a way to trust him by listening to her fears and just holding her when she needs it. This story is so well written I loved it.
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April 16, 2019
Part of the A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance series this book kept me turning pages it is well written and I was not putting it down until I had finished it. Sarina Bashir and Laird Seamus Mackenzie are married to keep peace between the Scots and English. Her brother Thomas wants her to kill Seamus as he believes Seamus killed their father. But the more Sarina gets to know Seamus the more she falls in love with and trusts him. Thomas though is not satisfied and even his sister's life means nothing to him as he carries out his new plan. Read this book to find out what happens. I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing.
April 20, 2019
Prejudices exposed never have the same impact.
English Lady Sarina is forced into a marriage with a Highlander who she is lead to believe killed her father.
Her brother, Thomas, has negotiated a peace agreement using her as the piece to unite the warring factions.
Her brother who is not to be trusted and Sarina finds that what she expected to find, an uncivilized, uncouth group of Scots, is not so as they welcome her into their midst and into their family. This leaves her with mixed feelings as she is supposed to murder her new husband per instructions from her brother.
Will she follow her heart or her brother’s dictate?
Therein lies the conundrum and the meat of the story.
English Lady Sarina is forced into a marriage with a Highlander who she is lead to believe killed her father.
Her brother, Thomas, has negotiated a peace agreement using her as the piece to unite the warring factions.
Her brother who is not to be trusted and Sarina finds that what she expected to find, an uncivilized, uncouth group of Scots, is not so as they welcome her into their midst and into their family. This leaves her with mixed feelings as she is supposed to murder her new husband per instructions from her brother.
Will she follow her heart or her brother’s dictate?
Therein lies the conundrum and the meat of the story.
April 13, 2019
I loved the plot lines in this story. I eagerly await all of Alisa's books and so far none have disappointed. Not too heavy on description after description of emotions and feelings but a great paced follow the action novel. I must admit I am not an admirer of books that get to a word count simply by writing the same emotions over and over again in every way you can think of, give me plots anytime. Keep it up Alisa.
July 6, 2019
Highland Laird & English Lady
She was to married to a Highland Laird to bring peace between them and her family only her brother wanted her to kill her new husband on their wedding night. He didn't want to actually get married again after losing his first wife but he had to do what was best for his clan even if it means getting married again! Can they find a future or will the past haunt them both?
She was to married to a Highland Laird to bring peace between them and her family only her brother wanted her to kill her new husband on their wedding night. He didn't want to actually get married again after losing his first wife but he had to do what was best for his clan even if it means getting married again! Can they find a future or will the past haunt them both?
October 14, 2019
The Author made the Hero a Whinny Pitiful Man. I was extremely Disappointed reading this Book. I truly thought this was going to be a Spectacular Story.
To read so much Narrative & how this Gorgeous Man seem like a Man desperate to holding on to his past making him cry from the beginning. The dual with her brother was extremely Long & Ridiculous! I had to bypass so many chapters to get to the ending to be wholeheartedly dissatisfied with the ending. This Book is not worthy of purchase!
To read so much Narrative & how this Gorgeous Man seem like a Man desperate to holding on to his past making him cry from the beginning. The dual with her brother was extremely Long & Ridiculous! I had to bypass so many chapters to get to the ending to be wholeheartedly dissatisfied with the ending. This Book is not worthy of purchase!
April 12, 2019
Really enjoyed this story. Sarina and Seamus have lots of issues to overcome if they're going to have a happy life. Besides the obvious issues of them being from England and Scotland, quite a few people don't want them to be married. Who is the villain? Definitely recommend.
I received an arc of this book. My opinions are my own.
I received an arc of this book. My opinions are my own.
April 13, 2019
Highlander Veiled Assassin
There was a lot that happened in the pages of this novel. There was a love between Laird Seamus and an English lass. The book is excellent. It will make you mad, cry, sad, be elated and ecstatic all in one book. It's really well written. I would say this is one of the better books I've read. I hope you all read this excellent work.
There was a lot that happened in the pages of this novel. There was a love between Laird Seamus and an English lass. The book is excellent. It will make you mad, cry, sad, be elated and ecstatic all in one book. It's really well written. I would say this is one of the better books I've read. I hope you all read this excellent work.
February 17, 2020
What a feel-good story. It was full of charged emotions and feelings. There is an arranged political marriage between an English lady and a Scottish Laird. It was to broker peace. There was fear of the unknown, prejudice against the highlanders, bandits, betrayal, kidnapping and death-defying situations. This is an exciting action adventure romance. I do recommend it.
November 18, 2020
From hate to love
The good:
Characters are complex
Most have a rich background
Lots of twists
Just enough heat
The villain gets slayed, although the final fight is not completely told
For once, the epilogue is worth it
The irritating:
Typos
Mixed informations (eye color that change)
An important scene is not completely explained
Overall, a nice light read!
The good:
Characters are complex
Most have a rich background
Lots of twists
Just enough heat
The villain gets slayed, although the final fight is not completely told
For once, the epilogue is worth it
The irritating:
Typos
Mixed informations (eye color that change)
An important scene is not completely explained
Overall, a nice light read!
July 23, 2025
A true Highlander adventure. Serena never realized her inner strengths until out from under the influence of her older brother Thomas. His need for revenge shadowed everything. He willing sacrificed others for his gain. Seamus fell in love with her almost at first sight. From him, she gained strength. Good read.
April 15, 2019
Good book
Good storyline, characters were strong,exciting and romantic. Nothing like a great highlander who learns to love again all with the help of family. Seamus and Sarina were perfect and lovable together.
Good storyline, characters were strong,exciting and romantic. Nothing like a great highlander who learns to love again all with the help of family. Seamus and Sarina were perfect and lovable together.
April 16, 2019
Great.
I loved this story it was hard for me to put this book down I am looking forward to Angus story I can't wait to see what happens between the 2. Thanks Alisa for a great read!!!
I loved this story it was hard for me to put this book down I am looking forward to Angus story I can't wait to see what happens between the 2. Thanks Alisa for a great read!!!
July 11, 2019
Alisa Adams is excellent, her story kept me riveted to the pages. I really enjoyed her knack for descriptions in a love scene fantastic without being too graphic. I really loved her characters and felt such a bond to them, it was hard to say goodbye and close the book at the end.
April 17, 2019
Great merger
I loved loved this book, could not put it down. The characters came to life and all their troubles, betrayals twists and turns were rewarded with an everlasting love.
I loved loved this book, could not put it down. The characters came to life and all their troubles, betrayals twists and turns were rewarded with an everlasting love.
April 18, 2019
LOVE this book. Very good read. Love strong heroines, and this one does not disappoint.
April 27, 2019
A storyline that you can’t always anticipate what may happen next. I was really pleased with the book.
May 2, 2019
Good story
A thrilling highlander adventure! I did hate how wicked the brother was but most of the characters were likeable! Lots of twists in this one! Keeps you reading!
A thrilling highlander adventure! I did hate how wicked the brother was but most of the characters were likeable! Lots of twists in this one! Keeps you reading!
July 26, 2019
Highkander's veiled Assassin
Seamus agreed to marry the daughter of an English enemy so there would be peace. Many unexpected changes would then take place.
Seamus agreed to marry the daughter of an English enemy so there would be peace. Many unexpected changes would then take place.
May 12, 2020
I enjoyed the trials and tribulations shared between Sabina and Seamus. Opposites do attract. An enjoyable tale of newly discovered love sprinkled with danger.
April 26, 2019
It was so unique and kept me on an emotional roller coaster. The story was a page turner.
September 25, 2019
Should have been a five star.
I would have given this a five star rating if it had been proof read. There were too many grammar errors.
I would have given this a five star rating if it had been proof read. There were too many grammar errors.
April 10, 2019
Really good. The Highlander marries the English lass for political reasons. Emotional rollercoaster. There are times I had to wipe away tears from my eyes. From the beginning twists turns and unexpected surprises. Will keep you reading.
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