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Highland Dreamers #2
Keeping Kate
Bringing a Beautiful Spy to Justice is Captain Alec Fraser’s Greatest Challenge in Keeping Kate, a Scottish Historical Romance from Susan King
—Scottish Highlands, 1728—
A brazen beauty rumored to possess fairy magic, Kate MacCarran has charmed and seduced English military men out of carefully guarded secrets to aid the Scottish cause. But then the infamous Katie Hell meets the one man seemingly immune to her legendary allure and enchanting trickery.
Captain Alec Fraser of the Black Watch has no doubt Katie Hell is trouble. Hadn’t she just drugged him, kissed him, and searched through his belongings? Having captured the elusive Scottish spy, he must singlehandedly transport her to Edinburgh and justice. But, the Highland hellion challenges him at every turn, determined to escape with her secrets—and his.
Alec quickly discovers that keeping Kate out of mischief—without losing his heart—is nearly impossible while Kate realizes that surrendering to the power of love may be her most dangerous mission yet.
Publisher’s Note: Lovers of history and Regency romance will not want to miss this skillfully written romantic adventure with a hint of magic. No graphic sex or vulgarity in this masterfully executed story that’s sure to satisfy fans of romantic fantasy and Scottish highland romance.
—Scottish Highlands, 1728—
A brazen beauty rumored to possess fairy magic, Kate MacCarran has charmed and seduced English military men out of carefully guarded secrets to aid the Scottish cause. But then the infamous Katie Hell meets the one man seemingly immune to her legendary allure and enchanting trickery.
Captain Alec Fraser of the Black Watch has no doubt Katie Hell is trouble. Hadn’t she just drugged him, kissed him, and searched through his belongings? Having captured the elusive Scottish spy, he must singlehandedly transport her to Edinburgh and justice. But, the Highland hellion challenges him at every turn, determined to escape with her secrets—and his.
Alec quickly discovers that keeping Kate out of mischief—without losing his heart—is nearly impossible while Kate realizes that surrendering to the power of love may be her most dangerous mission yet.
Publisher’s Note: Lovers of history and Regency romance will not want to miss this skillfully written romantic adventure with a hint of magic. No graphic sex or vulgarity in this masterfully executed story that’s sure to satisfy fans of romantic fantasy and Scottish highland romance.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2005
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About the author
Sarah Gabriel
12 books17 followersSusan King, née Longhi, is a multi-published, bestselling, award-winning author and a former art history lecturer. She holds a B.A. in art and an M.A. and most of a Ph.D. in art history, with postgraduate work in medieval studies. Her books are widely praised for historical detail and a lyrical writing style, and she has won multiple honors and awards for her novels written as Susan King, Sarah Gabriel, and Susan Fraser King. Susan visits Scotland as often as possible for research and relaxation, and lives in Maryland with her family.
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August 21, 2021
4.25 STARS
Enjoyable story with a small touch of magic. No fairies or fae but just the magic of a stone that can bring good or bad luck to a clan.
This is a stand alone story with a few cross over character's, but you won't be lost if you start with this one.
Heat level on passion about 2 out of 5 within marriage (Highland rules).
The story improved as it went alone. I became frustrated with the h many times. She kept putting herself in danger by running away over and over. Yes, I understood she was scared and felt she would be hanged - good reason I know, but it became somewhat repetitive.
The last 1/3 was fantastic with suspense, very funny moments thrown in, has violence and as I said a small touch of magic. Some editing problems but not enough to where you couldn't figure it out. The price is right so that doesn't bother me.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance and a small tad of spice. (ljb)
Enjoyable story with a small touch of magic. No fairies or fae but just the magic of a stone that can bring good or bad luck to a clan.
This is a stand alone story with a few cross over character's, but you won't be lost if you start with this one.
Heat level on passion about 2 out of 5 within marriage (Highland rules).
The story improved as it went alone. I became frustrated with the h many times. She kept putting herself in danger by running away over and over. Yes, I understood she was scared and felt she would be hanged - good reason I know, but it became somewhat repetitive.
The last 1/3 was fantastic with suspense, very funny moments thrown in, has violence and as I said a small touch of magic. Some editing problems but not enough to where you couldn't figure it out. The price is right so that doesn't bother me.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance and a small tad of spice. (ljb)
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December 19, 20215+
This is an absolutely wonderful story. Am very glad there is a happily ever after, was a little concerned a couple times
This is an absolutely wonderful story. Am very glad there is a happily ever after, was a little concerned a couple times
May 5, 2024
Enchanted
An enchanting story. I very much liked it. A spy with magical glamor, a lawyer in the Black Watch, many adventures a chocolate factory nd 3 adorable girls.
An enchanting story. I very much liked it. A spy with magical glamor, a lawyer in the Black Watch, many adventures a chocolate factory nd 3 adorable girls.
December 23, 2010
Light as clouds -- I would give this book a 3.5.
Graced by fairy charms, “Katie Hell”, a wanted Jacobite spy, found that she, herself, was the one to be charmed by Capt. Alec Fraser ( of the familiar “Fraser of Lovat” Clan), the highland Red-Coat. Caught red-handed of stealing official document, she was arrested but was later transferred to Edinburgh to be tried. Accompanied by Capt. Fraser, to whom she fell in love with. To rescue her from the execution, he offered her to marry him. Long story short, they confessed they love to each other and later found that he was also a Jacobite spy. HEA!!
The plot was good. Characters were good but it lacked something I couldn’t identify. May be, the execution was as strong as I was hoping for. It felt too airily somehow. It needed some substance to anchor the story.
Graced by fairy charms, “Katie Hell”, a wanted Jacobite spy, found that she, herself, was the one to be charmed by Capt. Alec Fraser ( of the familiar “Fraser of Lovat” Clan), the highland Red-Coat. Caught red-handed of stealing official document, she was arrested but was later transferred to Edinburgh to be tried. Accompanied by Capt. Fraser, to whom she fell in love with. To rescue her from the execution, he offered her to marry him. Long story short, they confessed they love to each other and later found that he was also a Jacobite spy. HEA!!
The plot was good. Characters were good but it lacked something I couldn’t identify. May be, the execution was as strong as I was hoping for. It felt too airily somehow. It needed some substance to anchor the story.
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January 3, 2012
A well written book that kept my attention the entire time, the only reason it didn't earn a 5 was because it took just a little to long in my opinion for the h/h to trust each other and make it happen..
March 28, 2012
3.5 stars rounded up. Romance, espionage, kilts, fairy charms & chocolate.
April 8, 2014
Somewhat of a cheesy bodice ripper - and the main male lead has a chocolate shop!
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