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Murray Family #10
Highland Conqueror
Lady Jolene Gerard is running out of time--each moment she remains within the walls of Drumwich Castle she is in jeopardy. Her only chance lies with a prisoner chained to the dungeon walls, a Scotsman who, in return for freedom, helps Jolene and her young nephew escape her cousin's deadly snare.Pursued by murderous villians, Jolene is prepared to fight for her life. But in the arms of rugged Sigimor Cameron, she soon surrenders her heart.
He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owed a blood debt, but not the man's lovely sister. Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit. And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride. But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only be sealed by the kiss of true love.
He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owed a blood debt, but not the man's lovely sister. Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit. And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride. But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only be sealed by the kiss of true love.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Hannah Howell
116 books2,643 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).
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Anna Jennet, Sarah Dustin and Sandra Dustin
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October 19, 2009
This is another book that my sister had "pestered" me to read for ages until I finally caved about 2 years ago. I didn't remember much about it anymore, which meant that I neither loved or hated it, so I decided to reread it this weekend and see whether I should become a Hannah Howell fan like my sister...
Sigimor Cameron, a Highland Laird, goes to England to help Peter Gerard, an Englishman who saved his life years ago. But when Sigimor and his clansmen arrive at Drumwich Castle, it's too late: Peter's already been killed by his evil cousin Harold, who has taken control of the place and captures Sigimor and his men. Harold's plan to hang Sigimor and his men are thwarted by Peter's sister Jolene, who sets them free in exchange for Sigimor's help to get her and Peter's son Reynard to safety. As Jolene explains to Sigimor, Harold plans to kill 3-year-old Reynard in order to inherit Peter's title and fortune, so she needs to take the boy away from Drumwich Castle until she can find a way to expose Harold's crime and defeat him.
Once they're free, Sigimor and his men take Jolene and Reynard with them on their journey back to Scotland, where they'll be able to protect them, but Harold goes after them. When Sigimor finds out that Harold isn't only after Reynard but also after Jolene, and that her evil cousin intends to marry her by force, he decides marrying her himself is the solution. After all, if she's already married to someone else, Harold can't force her to marry him, right? The fact that Sigimor is attracted to Jolene and can't wait to bed her is only a perk to this brillian solution... Okaaay, Sigimor, if you want to keep fooling yourself, be my guest. ;)
Jolene is also very attracted to Sigimor and agrees to his proposal, even though she doesn't plan to stay married to him forever. She knows she can seek an annulment later even if the marriage has been consummated - and her marriage to Sigimor will be consummated, no doubt about it! Jolene isn't being deceptive, she just wants to make the best of her marriage while it lasts. She doesn't know how she can stay with Sigimor in Scotland forever when she's promised her dying brother Peter to watch over his son Reynard, who must return to England as soon as Harold's threat is defeated. But will Sigimor let her go?
This was a rather enjoyable read, or should I say "reread", but I still don't get my sister's "fascination" with this book. Sigimor was fun and sexy, but the way he fell for Jolene so hard and fast didn't work for me. She was also fun and likable, but I didn't see sparks flying when she was with him. The chemistry wasn't there - or if it was, I didn't feel it.
Sigimor's extended family and friends made appearances throughout the story, and I admit I got a bit lost trying to keep track of them. This book is part of a huge series and I haven't read any of the previous books, so I'm afraid I didn't really care for those secondary characters. They were distracting and I wish the time spent with them had been spent furthering Sigimor and Jolene's chemistry.
As for Harold's pursuit, I thought it lacked tension. While I was reading this book, I never felt any fear for Jolene's or Reynard's safety - not even when she was captured, not only once but twice - and I kept thinking Harold was one of the weakest villains I've ever met. That wasn't a good thing, considering this story was basically focused on Sigimor, Jolene & Co. trying to escape Harold's evil clutches.
All in all, I don't regret rereading this book because it was an OK read, but now I remember why it wasn't memorable.
Sigimor Cameron, a Highland Laird, goes to England to help Peter Gerard, an Englishman who saved his life years ago. But when Sigimor and his clansmen arrive at Drumwich Castle, it's too late: Peter's already been killed by his evil cousin Harold, who has taken control of the place and captures Sigimor and his men. Harold's plan to hang Sigimor and his men are thwarted by Peter's sister Jolene, who sets them free in exchange for Sigimor's help to get her and Peter's son Reynard to safety. As Jolene explains to Sigimor, Harold plans to kill 3-year-old Reynard in order to inherit Peter's title and fortune, so she needs to take the boy away from Drumwich Castle until she can find a way to expose Harold's crime and defeat him.
Once they're free, Sigimor and his men take Jolene and Reynard with them on their journey back to Scotland, where they'll be able to protect them, but Harold goes after them. When Sigimor finds out that Harold isn't only after Reynard but also after Jolene, and that her evil cousin intends to marry her by force, he decides marrying her himself is the solution. After all, if she's already married to someone else, Harold can't force her to marry him, right? The fact that Sigimor is attracted to Jolene and can't wait to bed her is only a perk to this brillian solution... Okaaay, Sigimor, if you want to keep fooling yourself, be my guest. ;)
Jolene is also very attracted to Sigimor and agrees to his proposal, even though she doesn't plan to stay married to him forever. She knows she can seek an annulment later even if the marriage has been consummated - and her marriage to Sigimor will be consummated, no doubt about it! Jolene isn't being deceptive, she just wants to make the best of her marriage while it lasts. She doesn't know how she can stay with Sigimor in Scotland forever when she's promised her dying brother Peter to watch over his son Reynard, who must return to England as soon as Harold's threat is defeated. But will Sigimor let her go?
This was a rather enjoyable read, or should I say "reread", but I still don't get my sister's "fascination" with this book. Sigimor was fun and sexy, but the way he fell for Jolene so hard and fast didn't work for me. She was also fun and likable, but I didn't see sparks flying when she was with him. The chemistry wasn't there - or if it was, I didn't feel it.
Sigimor's extended family and friends made appearances throughout the story, and I admit I got a bit lost trying to keep track of them. This book is part of a huge series and I haven't read any of the previous books, so I'm afraid I didn't really care for those secondary characters. They were distracting and I wish the time spent with them had been spent furthering Sigimor and Jolene's chemistry.
As for Harold's pursuit, I thought it lacked tension. While I was reading this book, I never felt any fear for Jolene's or Reynard's safety - not even when she was captured, not only once but twice - and I kept thinking Harold was one of the weakest villains I've ever met. That wasn't a good thing, considering this story was basically focused on Sigimor, Jolene & Co. trying to escape Harold's evil clutches.
All in all, I don't regret rereading this book because it was an OK read, but now I remember why it wasn't memorable.
April 6, 2020
A well-written historical with quite a charming and sweet alpha Scottish hero and a brave, resourceful heroine. I found it rather long and detailed- I think I was probably not in the mood for the tortuous politics of England/Scotland (and I always end up hating the English because, well, the history AND Outlander ) but it was still fun.
The Scots brogue was written out and that can often annoy me, but somehow it worked here, so kudos to the author.
In terms of steam, there were several sexy scenes, although they were not as detailed as I have become used to. All that CR and NA stuff has clearly influenced me!
I certainly enjoyed this enough to be interested in reading more by this author.
The Scots brogue was written out and that can often annoy me, but somehow it worked here, so kudos to the author.
In terms of steam, there were several sexy scenes, although they were not as detailed as I have become used to. All that CR and NA stuff has clearly influenced me!
I certainly enjoyed this enough to be interested in reading more by this author.
February 13, 2024
Ha sido un placer releer este libro. Le tengo un cariño especial, ya que fue de los primeros de romántica que leí y además el primero de highlanders.
La historia de Sigimor y Jolene me atrapa desde el principio. Ella inglesa, él escocés. La historia empieza cuando Jolene ayuda a Sigimor y a sus primos a huir de las mazmorras donde se encuentran encerrados, a cambio de que la lleven a ella y a su sobrino pequeño con ellos. Ella también necesita escapar ya que su hermano y señor del castillo ha sido asesinado y corren el riesgo de acabar igual.
Sigimor es el prototipo de highlander, protector y torpe a la hora de poner en palabras lo que siente, pero que con sus actos lo deja claro. Jolene es muy valiente y leal. Son una pareja que se da poco a poco, aunque Sigimor tiene claro desde el principio que la quiere para él, pero como digo antes, no sabe expresarlo y hace dudar a Jolene de sus sentimientos. Aunque la atracción es inmediata entre ellos, tardan un poco en poner nombre a lo que sienten.
Ayy pero como buena historia, el amor se abre paso. Lo que más me ha gustado es que Sigimor no pierde su esencia a la hora de confesar sus sentimientos, quizás no es la forma más romántica de hacerlo, pero es perfecto, porque es fiel a su forma de ser, sin florituras ni palabras rimbombantes, y ella lo quiere y acepta así. Lo importante es que lo que siente es de verdad y lo demuestra.
Una lectura que hace pasar un muy buen rato, y a mí me encanta ❤️.
La historia de Sigimor y Jolene me atrapa desde el principio. Ella inglesa, él escocés. La historia empieza cuando Jolene ayuda a Sigimor y a sus primos a huir de las mazmorras donde se encuentran encerrados, a cambio de que la lleven a ella y a su sobrino pequeño con ellos. Ella también necesita escapar ya que su hermano y señor del castillo ha sido asesinado y corren el riesgo de acabar igual.
Sigimor es el prototipo de highlander, protector y torpe a la hora de poner en palabras lo que siente, pero que con sus actos lo deja claro. Jolene es muy valiente y leal. Son una pareja que se da poco a poco, aunque Sigimor tiene claro desde el principio que la quiere para él, pero como digo antes, no sabe expresarlo y hace dudar a Jolene de sus sentimientos. Aunque la atracción es inmediata entre ellos, tardan un poco en poner nombre a lo que sienten.
Ayy pero como buena historia, el amor se abre paso. Lo que más me ha gustado es que Sigimor no pierde su esencia a la hora de confesar sus sentimientos, quizás no es la forma más romántica de hacerlo, pero es perfecto, porque es fiel a su forma de ser, sin florituras ni palabras rimbombantes, y ella lo quiere y acepta así. Lo importante es que lo que siente es de verdad y lo demuestra.
Una lectura que hace pasar un muy buen rato, y a mí me encanta ❤️.
November 9, 2024
Сигимор Камерън и Джолийн Джерард
"Шотландски завоевател" в Читанка
Сигимор Камерън, брат на Илса от
се оказва в ситуация, която не е очаквал. Давайки клетва при нужда да помогне на англичанина Питър Джерард, който някога е спасил живота му, Сигимор заминава за Англия, тъй като Питър е в опасност. За жалост обаче пристига прекалено късно. Питър е мъртъв, а Сигимор, заедно с няколко от братята и братовчедите си, е хвърлен в тъмница от убиеца на Питър и всичките очакват да бъдат обесени след броени дни. Докато не помощ не се притичва Джолийн Джерард, сестрата на Питър.
Джолийн знае, че смъртта на брат й не е натравяне от храна, както се опитва да я убеди злият й братовчед. Тя е наясно, че мъжа иска да заграби титлата, земята и богатствата на брат й, и единствената пречка пред него са тя и малкият й племенник, сина на Питър, който е отгледала от самото му раждане, след като майка му умира на родилното легло. Знаейки, че всички пътища към роднините й съюзниците й са затворени от злия й братовчед, Джолийн осъзнава, че единственото им спасение в Сигимор Камерън и роднините му, затворени в подземието на крепостта.
Джолийн успява да освободи мъжете и те се съгласяват да вземат със себе си нея и малкият Рейнард, слагайки началото на една одисея, преследване от Англия през Шотландия, изпълнено с динамика и неочаквани обрати по време на които Сигимор осъзнава, че Джолийн е жената за него и е решен да стори всичко нужно, за да я направи своя и да я задържи.
Ааааах Сигимор Сигимор, дълго го чаках, дочаках го и съм много доволна. От първата до последната страница не ме разочарова нито за миг. Беше сладък и забавен. Още се хиля като побъркана, като се сетя, за частта в която Джолийн го накара да пее, за да заглупи звуците, докато тя се крие в храсталака. Беше незабравимо и адски смешно. Срещаме се с вече щастливо женената двойка Фиона и Юън от
, както и с целия побъркан клан Макфингал. Тази е една от най-любимите ми книги от тази поредица, с една от най-сладките двойки. Големи 5 *****
"Шотландски завоевател" в Читанка
Сигимор Камерън, брат на Илса от
се оказва в ситуация, която не е очаквал. Давайки клетва при нужда да помогне на англичанина Питър Джерард, който някога е спасил живота му, Сигимор заминава за Англия, тъй като Питър е в опасност. За жалост обаче пристига прекалено късно. Питър е мъртъв, а Сигимор, заедно с няколко от братята и братовчедите си, е хвърлен в тъмница от убиеца на Питър и всичките очакват да бъдат обесени след броени дни. Докато не помощ не се притичва Джолийн Джерард, сестрата на Питър.Джолийн знае, че смъртта на брат й не е натравяне от храна, както се опитва да я убеди злият й братовчед. Тя е наясно, че мъжа иска да заграби титлата, земята и богатствата на брат й, и единствената пречка пред него са тя и малкият й племенник, сина на Питър, който е отгледала от самото му раждане, след като майка му умира на родилното легло. Знаейки, че всички пътища към роднините й съюзниците й са затворени от злия й братовчед, Джолийн осъзнава, че единственото им спасение в Сигимор Камерън и роднините му, затворени в подземието на крепостта.
Джолийн успява да освободи мъжете и те се съгласяват да вземат със себе си нея и малкият Рейнард, слагайки началото на една одисея, преследване от Англия през Шотландия, изпълнено с динамика и неочаквани обрати по време на които Сигимор осъзнава, че Джолийн е жената за него и е решен да стори всичко нужно, за да я направи своя и да я задържи.
Ааааах Сигимор Сигимор, дълго го чаках, дочаках го и съм много доволна. От първата до последната страница не ме разочарова нито за миг. Беше сладък и забавен. Още се хиля като побъркана, като се сетя, за частта в която Джолийн го накара да пее, за да заглупи звуците, докато тя се крие в храсталака. Беше незабравимо и адски смешно. Срещаме се с вече щастливо женената двойка Фиона и Юън от
, както и с целия побъркан клан Макфингал. Тази е една от най-любимите ми книги от тази поредица, с една от най-сладките двойки. Големи 5 *****
January 7, 2024
Un început de an lejer cu o lectura la fel de lejera și draguta.
Desi este o serie, am citit cartea fără sa fi avut habar de cele dinainte, insa nu am simțit ca as avea ceva lipsa.
Îmi plac poveștile cu scoțieni și cu fuste, asa ca nici aceasta nu mi-a displăcut.
Acțiunea este bine construita, exista și un punct culminant, un pic de dragoste și gata... reteta perfecta.
Dacă aveți chef de o lectura ușoară, ce se citește repede și prezintă o poveste de dragoste dintre un scoțian și o englezoaica ... asta este!
Ii dau 4 stele.
Desi este o serie, am citit cartea fără sa fi avut habar de cele dinainte, insa nu am simțit ca as avea ceva lipsa.
Îmi plac poveștile cu scoțieni și cu fuste, asa ca nici aceasta nu mi-a displăcut.
Acțiunea este bine construita, exista și un punct culminant, un pic de dragoste și gata... reteta perfecta.
Dacă aveți chef de o lectura ușoară, ce se citește repede și prezintă o poveste de dragoste dintre un scoțian și o englezoaica ... asta este!
Ii dau 4 stele.
October 14, 2020
Ahhh this was a sublime reading experience for me! It's the second Hannah Howell novel that I've read, and I absolutely loved it! When I started reading reviews for Ms. Howell's various novels, so many reviewers compared her to Julie Garwood, who is my all time favorite author of Medieval and Highland romance novels. I didn't see any similarities in the first Howell novel I read, "Beauty and the Beast" and was a bit disappointed--although that was a really good read for me.
However, as soon as I started reading this book, I understood completely what others were saying. OMG! This book is very much like a Garwood novel! I absolutely love the story that unfolds in "Highland Conqueror." Sigimor--really Ms. Howell must do something about the names she chooses for her characters. LOL--is a wonderful hero. He has qualities of an alpha male, but for the majority of the story, he evinces such a caring gentle attitude towards Jolene that I couldn't help but fall in love with him.
The story starts with Sigimor and five of his family members being held prisoner in the dungeons of Drumwich Castle. Sigimor is in England at the behest of his friend, Peter, Earl of Drumwich, who asked for Sigimor's help. When Sigimor arrived, he discovered that Peter is dead and Peter's cousin, Harold, has taken control of Drumwich. Very quickly, Harold takes Sigimor and his companions as prisoners and holds them in the dungeon pending their hanging.
Lady Jolene Gerard, Peter's sister, frees the men, and request their help in getting herself and her nephew--the legal heir to Drumwich--safely out of Harold's clutches. Harold is intent on killing Reynard--Peter's 3 year old son--and marrying Jolene to secure his claim to Drumwich.
Sigimor and his men flee, taking Jolene and Reynard with them, thus immediately thwarting Harold's dastardly plans. Harold is forced to pursue them across the border into the Highlands of Scotland. A large part of the story encompasses the group's travels to Sigimor's holding, Dubheidland.
During the journey, Sigimor decides that in order to better protect Jolene he needs to marry her. Once he convinces her of the rightness of his decision, the two marry, although Jolene keeps in the back of her mind the fact that she can easily obtain an annulment if/when she returns to England.
The story that unfolds is, in a word, gripping. It's chock full of intrigue and excitement, what with treachery, betrayal, kidnapping, greed, murder, and an ex-lover of Sigimore's who is determined to win him back. The relationship between Sigimor and Jolene is extremely touching and oh so sensual. The very first time he lays eyes on Jolene--and I do mean the very FIRST time--Sigimore's mind screams "mine." This is true even though Jolene is the complete opposite of the type of woman Sigimor usually finds attractive--Jolene is small, thin, dark-haired, and worst of all, English!
For her part, Jolene too is extremely attracted to the gorgeous Highlander. Soon she finds herself fighting against intense feelings of lust--at least she supposes it's lust, as she's never actually experienced it before. Jolene is smart, cunning, stubborn, and determined. She stands up to Sigimor whenever the occasion calls for it and refuses to be cowed by the highlander. Sigimor can't help but admire the woman who so bravely stands up to him, when most women find him intimidating.
This book makes for fabulous reading! If you're a Julie Garwood fan like I am, you very well may love this book. It's well written, with an engaging, dynamic plot, and a wonderful cast of characters. I loved all the members of Sigimore's massive family, especially Liam and Somerled (what kind of name is that?!), Sigimore's cousin and twin brother respectively.
So, bottom line, I loved this book and very highly recommend it. FYI, this is not a clean romance. Although I have to say that Ms. Howell's love scenes are some of the most beautifully written ones I've ever read. They are fully described, yet are not the least bit crude, nor, IMO, overly graphic. Happy reading!
However, as soon as I started reading this book, I understood completely what others were saying. OMG! This book is very much like a Garwood novel! I absolutely love the story that unfolds in "Highland Conqueror." Sigimor--really Ms. Howell must do something about the names she chooses for her characters. LOL--is a wonderful hero. He has qualities of an alpha male, but for the majority of the story, he evinces such a caring gentle attitude towards Jolene that I couldn't help but fall in love with him.
The story starts with Sigimor and five of his family members being held prisoner in the dungeons of Drumwich Castle. Sigimor is in England at the behest of his friend, Peter, Earl of Drumwich, who asked for Sigimor's help. When Sigimor arrived, he discovered that Peter is dead and Peter's cousin, Harold, has taken control of Drumwich. Very quickly, Harold takes Sigimor and his companions as prisoners and holds them in the dungeon pending their hanging.
Lady Jolene Gerard, Peter's sister, frees the men, and request their help in getting herself and her nephew--the legal heir to Drumwich--safely out of Harold's clutches. Harold is intent on killing Reynard--Peter's 3 year old son--and marrying Jolene to secure his claim to Drumwich.
Sigimor and his men flee, taking Jolene and Reynard with them, thus immediately thwarting Harold's dastardly plans. Harold is forced to pursue them across the border into the Highlands of Scotland. A large part of the story encompasses the group's travels to Sigimor's holding, Dubheidland.
During the journey, Sigimor decides that in order to better protect Jolene he needs to marry her. Once he convinces her of the rightness of his decision, the two marry, although Jolene keeps in the back of her mind the fact that she can easily obtain an annulment if/when she returns to England.
The story that unfolds is, in a word, gripping. It's chock full of intrigue and excitement, what with treachery, betrayal, kidnapping, greed, murder, and an ex-lover of Sigimore's who is determined to win him back. The relationship between Sigimor and Jolene is extremely touching and oh so sensual. The very first time he lays eyes on Jolene--and I do mean the very FIRST time--Sigimore's mind screams "mine." This is true even though Jolene is the complete opposite of the type of woman Sigimor usually finds attractive--Jolene is small, thin, dark-haired, and worst of all, English!
For her part, Jolene too is extremely attracted to the gorgeous Highlander. Soon she finds herself fighting against intense feelings of lust--at least she supposes it's lust, as she's never actually experienced it before. Jolene is smart, cunning, stubborn, and determined. She stands up to Sigimor whenever the occasion calls for it and refuses to be cowed by the highlander. Sigimor can't help but admire the woman who so bravely stands up to him, when most women find him intimidating.
This book makes for fabulous reading! If you're a Julie Garwood fan like I am, you very well may love this book. It's well written, with an engaging, dynamic plot, and a wonderful cast of characters. I loved all the members of Sigimore's massive family, especially Liam and Somerled (what kind of name is that?!), Sigimore's cousin and twin brother respectively.
So, bottom line, I loved this book and very highly recommend it. FYI, this is not a clean romance. Although I have to say that Ms. Howell's love scenes are some of the most beautifully written ones I've ever read. They are fully described, yet are not the least bit crude, nor, IMO, overly graphic. Happy reading!
January 6, 2019
3 stars.
This is about Sigimor, the laird of the red-haired Cameron clan, who went to England to answer the call for help from an English Earl who saved his life years ago. Unfortunately, the Earl was already killed by his usurper cousin by the time he arrived and they were imprisoned to be hanged. Fortunately, the Earl's sister Jolene, managed to hide her nephew and herself and was able to free them, and providing them means of escape.
So most of the book is taken with their escape from England back to Scotland, via the MacFingal lands. We've seen Sigimor and his red-haired clans in previous books, together with the handsome Liam, so the interactions with the MacFingals are nothing new. What I did find strange is how Sigimor has been able to flit about so much when he's supposed to be laird of his clan.
It appears as if Ms Howell is running out of Scottish clans and is now starting on introducing the English into the mix.. :) Jolene makes an adequately strong female lead, standing up to Scottish prejudice against the English.
All in all, a pleasant romp, nothing too outstanding.
This is about Sigimor, the laird of the red-haired Cameron clan, who went to England to answer the call for help from an English Earl who saved his life years ago. Unfortunately, the Earl was already killed by his usurper cousin by the time he arrived and they were imprisoned to be hanged. Fortunately, the Earl's sister Jolene, managed to hide her nephew and herself and was able to free them, and providing them means of escape.
So most of the book is taken with their escape from England back to Scotland, via the MacFingal lands. We've seen Sigimor and his red-haired clans in previous books, together with the handsome Liam, so the interactions with the MacFingals are nothing new. What I did find strange is how Sigimor has been able to flit about so much when he's supposed to be laird of his clan.
It appears as if Ms Howell is running out of Scottish clans and is now starting on introducing the English into the mix.. :) Jolene makes an adequately strong female lead, standing up to Scottish prejudice against the English.
All in all, a pleasant romp, nothing too outstanding.
February 6, 2015
No lo entiendo, ¿tanto gustó esto?
No me gustó. Para nada.
Jolene siente un deseo poderoso hacia Sigimor, una lujuria sin remedio. Sigimor, cuando la ve, sabe que es su alma gemela. ¡Ha! Y como no puede dejar ir a su compañera de vida, se propone conquistarla, para que se enamore de él. Gran ¡Ha!
Jamás pasa eso en este libro. ¡JAMÁS! ¡No hay tiempo! Cuando por fin están tranquilos para empezar esta dichosa conquista, el libro termina.
Jolene es insoportable. Se ha pasado TODO el libro diciendo que dejaría a Sigimor. Pensando en cuánto le afectaría a él dejarlo. Lo mal que se sentiría, lo poco que podía esforzarse por este matrimonio ya que ella no estaría y no podía hacerle eso a Sigimor. DUDO que alguna vez esta mujercita sintiera AMOR por este hombre. Lo que siente es DESEO. PURO y LLANO. No sé qué tantas vueltas. Apenas hablan de algo. Apenas pasan momentos juntos. Apenas apenas apenas apenas.
Es una farsa.
Y el final es lo peor. Porque después de pasar todo el libro diciendo que huiría, lo HACE y se ARREPIENTE. A ÚLTIMO momento.
Y sentí que esa última conversación entre Liam y Sigimor sobre los motivos que pudieran haber llevado a Jolene a abandonarlo fue un VANO intento de que yo-lectora entienda porqué Jolene hizo lo que hizo. Pero NO me lo creo. No me creo que Jolene se sienta tan encariñada con ese niño cuando en todo el libro apenas ha hablado con él. Nunca lo cuidó ella. Si es que alguna vez pensó en el chico, fue porque tenía celos de que estuviera encima de Sigimor. No existe tal vínculo emocional que tanto proclaman, y todo esa excusa que estos dos le ponen, de que Jolene estaba "tratando de mantenerse alejada de él por miedo a la separación" es una burla. No existe tal cosa cuando corres por tu vida. O lo quieres o no lo quieres. Y no demostró ni una sola vez en todo el libro que ella fuera esa "madre" que tanto se proclamó al principio.
Lo terminé porque era corto, pero NUNCA MÁS. Este es el tipo de historias que no me gustan. Porque la trama, aunque trillada, tiene su potencial, pero cuando desperdician un libro con tantas vueltas, sin ganas de desarrollar un romance creíble, me hace sentir que perdí mi tiempo. Mi muy valioso tiempo.
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Creo que fui la única que pensó eso de Jolene D: Me siento rara. ¿Seré que no leí bien? XD
No me gustó. Para nada.
Jolene siente un deseo poderoso hacia Sigimor, una lujuria sin remedio. Sigimor, cuando la ve, sabe que es su alma gemela. ¡Ha! Y como no puede dejar ir a su compañera de vida, se propone conquistarla, para que se enamore de él. Gran ¡Ha!
Jamás pasa eso en este libro. ¡JAMÁS! ¡No hay tiempo! Cuando por fin están tranquilos para empezar esta dichosa conquista, el libro termina.
Jolene es insoportable. Se ha pasado TODO el libro diciendo que dejaría a Sigimor. Pensando en cuánto le afectaría a él dejarlo. Lo mal que se sentiría, lo poco que podía esforzarse por este matrimonio ya que ella no estaría y no podía hacerle eso a Sigimor. DUDO que alguna vez esta mujercita sintiera AMOR por este hombre. Lo que siente es DESEO. PURO y LLANO. No sé qué tantas vueltas. Apenas hablan de algo. Apenas pasan momentos juntos. Apenas apenas apenas apenas.
Es una farsa.
Y el final es lo peor. Porque después de pasar todo el libro diciendo que huiría, lo HACE y se ARREPIENTE. A ÚLTIMO momento.
Y sentí que esa última conversación entre Liam y Sigimor sobre los motivos que pudieran haber llevado a Jolene a abandonarlo fue un VANO intento de que yo-lectora entienda porqué Jolene hizo lo que hizo. Pero NO me lo creo. No me creo que Jolene se sienta tan encariñada con ese niño cuando en todo el libro apenas ha hablado con él. Nunca lo cuidó ella. Si es que alguna vez pensó en el chico, fue porque tenía celos de que estuviera encima de Sigimor. No existe tal vínculo emocional que tanto proclaman, y todo esa excusa que estos dos le ponen, de que Jolene estaba "tratando de mantenerse alejada de él por miedo a la separación" es una burla. No existe tal cosa cuando corres por tu vida. O lo quieres o no lo quieres. Y no demostró ni una sola vez en todo el libro que ella fuera esa "madre" que tanto se proclamó al principio.
Lo terminé porque era corto, pero NUNCA MÁS. Este es el tipo de historias que no me gustan. Porque la trama, aunque trillada, tiene su potencial, pero cuando desperdician un libro con tantas vueltas, sin ganas de desarrollar un romance creíble, me hace sentir que perdí mi tiempo. Mi muy valioso tiempo.
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Creo que fui la única que pensó eso de Jolene D: Me siento rara. ¿Seré que no leí bien? XD
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2008
It was a great first book to Howell's 'Camerons' series.
Jolene, no matter how petite and delicate she looked, she gave back as good as she got - and then some. The more I read, the more proud of her I became. She made tough decisions, decisions I would never want to make. She had a backbone, didn't take crap from anyone, stood up for herself and listened to her common sense when arguing wouldn't solve anything. She is a female character one can admire without feeling guilty.
And Sigimor... (sigh) now, why can't more men be like him? Strong, brave, courteous, with a head filled with common sense, and enough nerve to admit how he feels. What I wouldn't do to be loved like that.
I sometimes wish I had a time machine. I'd love to go back and visit that era, to really know what it truly was like. Without so many people and buildings and cars... the land must have been really beautiful. The action in the story put you right there with the characters. For the bad ones, you could feel their anger, their hate, their desperation, their greed... and you cheer when the 'bad' is defeated. A few times, there are tears, chuckles and laughter.
For a historical romance that has an added bit of suspense, a great story.
Jolene, no matter how petite and delicate she looked, she gave back as good as she got - and then some. The more I read, the more proud of her I became. She made tough decisions, decisions I would never want to make. She had a backbone, didn't take crap from anyone, stood up for herself and listened to her common sense when arguing wouldn't solve anything. She is a female character one can admire without feeling guilty.
And Sigimor... (sigh) now, why can't more men be like him? Strong, brave, courteous, with a head filled with common sense, and enough nerve to admit how he feels. What I wouldn't do to be loved like that.
I sometimes wish I had a time machine. I'd love to go back and visit that era, to really know what it truly was like. Without so many people and buildings and cars... the land must have been really beautiful. The action in the story put you right there with the characters. For the bad ones, you could feel their anger, their hate, their desperation, their greed... and you cheer when the 'bad' is defeated. A few times, there are tears, chuckles and laughter.
For a historical romance that has an added bit of suspense, a great story.
January 27, 2008
This was a great book and begins a set (that does not need to be read in order) with the Cameron family. This is Sigimor's (the oldest) tale. He's been "in charge" of the massive family for years. He's a crazy Scot! Hunter, predator, but down to earth.
There are many books that follow this with other members of the Cameron family and Sigimor appears in and out of them. He's still a riot!
Funny!
There are many books that follow this with other members of the Cameron family and Sigimor appears in and out of them. He's still a riot!
Funny!
July 20, 2015
Really was good.
September 20, 2025
Sigimor es un Laird escocés con una deuda con un inglés muy importante al llegar a Inglaterra se encuentra con que mataron a Peter quien lo había convocado de emergencia en su castillo pero al llegar han tomado el castillo.
la historia es una persecución para proteger al heredero y a la hermana quien se casa con Sigimor
la historia de Jolene y Sigimor es muy buena
la historia es una persecución para proteger al heredero y a la hermana quien se casa con Sigimor
la historia de Jolene y Sigimor es muy buena
February 15, 2018
Невероятна книга! <3
August 10, 2018
After reading Ms. Howell's latest Murray book, I find myself re-reading some of my favorites in the series which I haven't read in years. Still love them. ;)
September 14, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are great and the pages simply flew by for me.
November 26, 2021
4.75/5
September 12, 2013
"Ye are fortunate, wife. Your body's gates of innocence werenae locked verra tightly." p.126, loc.1675
Author: Hannah Howell
First published: 2005
Length: 352 pages, 4612 locations
Setting: Scotland, 1473.
Sex: explicit and more descriptive than previous books. First time post marriage.
Heroine: "a small woman, lacking in the full curves men seemed to desire." p.132, loc.1741
Series: Book 10 of Howell's Murray series. Book 1 of Cameron family sub-series (although sister Isla had her story told in "Highland Groom", cousin Ewan had his in "Highland Warrior".
Includes: Murray family tree. Excerpt from "Highland Champion" by Hannah Howell.
I have been enjoying Howell's Murray series, but there's something about "Highland Conqueror" which simply disappointed me. I think it's because it could have been so much better. It's like the author got tired - she had this neat idea but failed to really pull it off.
*sigh*
First off, there's lot more telling than showing than typical of the Murray books with some convenient coincidental meetings to propel the plot. It failed to feel natural.
Secondly, the characters, all of them, were shallow and 1-dimensional. Reynard was non-existent. Barbara was a caricature. Donald a plot-device. But, more importantly, the brothers were fleeting and Sigimor and Jolene... empty.
And finally, the ending. The reason for Jolene to stay. I didn't believe it.
It's not that this is a bad book, but it was not up to par.
Howell has done so much better.
A flat point in the Murray family tree.
Murray Family:
Three brothers – the patriarchs of the Murray Family
Book 1 Highland Promise - Balfour Murray and Maldie Kirkcaldy (1430)
Book 2 Highland Honor - Nigel Murray and Gisele Deveau (1437)
Book 3 Highland Destiny - Eric Murray and Bethia Drummond (1444)
The daughters:
Book 4 Highland Vow - Elspeth Murray and Cormac Armstrong (1456)
Book 5 Highland Knight - Avery Murray and Cameron MacAlpin (1458)
Book 6 Highland Bride - Gillyanne Murray + Conor MacEnroy (1465)
Relatives/grandchildren:
Book 7 Highland Angel - Payton Murray and Kirstie Maclye (1468)
Book 8 Highland Groom - Ilsa Cameron and Dairmot MacEnroy (1471)
Book 9 Highland Warrior - Fiona MacEnroy and Ewan MacFingal (1472)
Book 10 Highland Conqueror - Sigimor Cameron and Jolene Girard (1473)
Book 11 Highland Champion - Kiera Murray MacKail and Liam Cameron (1475)
Book 12 Highland Lover - Alana Murray and Gregor MacFingal (1475)
References:
Author's website: http://hannahhowell.com/
(ISBN 9781420121049)
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Author: Hannah Howell
First published: 2005
Length: 352 pages, 4612 locations
Setting: Scotland, 1473.
Sex: explicit and more descriptive than previous books. First time post marriage.
Heroine: "a small woman, lacking in the full curves men seemed to desire." p.132, loc.1741
Series: Book 10 of Howell's Murray series. Book 1 of Cameron family sub-series (although sister Isla had her story told in "Highland Groom", cousin Ewan had his in "Highland Warrior".
Includes: Murray family tree. Excerpt from "Highland Champion" by Hannah Howell.
I have been enjoying Howell's Murray series, but there's something about "Highland Conqueror" which simply disappointed me. I think it's because it could have been so much better. It's like the author got tired - she had this neat idea but failed to really pull it off.
*sigh*
First off, there's lot more telling than showing than typical of the Murray books with some convenient coincidental meetings to propel the plot. It failed to feel natural.
Secondly, the characters, all of them, were shallow and 1-dimensional. Reynard was non-existent. Barbara was a caricature. Donald a plot-device. But, more importantly, the brothers were fleeting and Sigimor and Jolene... empty.
And finally, the ending. The reason for Jolene to stay. I didn't believe it.
It's not that this is a bad book, but it was not up to par.
Howell has done so much better.
A flat point in the Murray family tree.
Murray Family:
Three brothers – the patriarchs of the Murray Family
Book 1 Highland Promise - Balfour Murray and Maldie Kirkcaldy (1430)
Book 2 Highland Honor - Nigel Murray and Gisele Deveau (1437)
Book 3 Highland Destiny - Eric Murray and Bethia Drummond (1444)
The daughters:
Book 4 Highland Vow - Elspeth Murray and Cormac Armstrong (1456)
Book 5 Highland Knight - Avery Murray and Cameron MacAlpin (1458)
Book 6 Highland Bride - Gillyanne Murray + Conor MacEnroy (1465)
Relatives/grandchildren:
Book 7 Highland Angel - Payton Murray and Kirstie Maclye (1468)
Book 8 Highland Groom - Ilsa Cameron and Dairmot MacEnroy (1471)
Book 9 Highland Warrior - Fiona MacEnroy and Ewan MacFingal (1472)
Book 10 Highland Conqueror - Sigimor Cameron and Jolene Girard (1473)
Book 11 Highland Champion - Kiera Murray MacKail and Liam Cameron (1475)
Book 12 Highland Lover - Alana Murray and Gregor MacFingal (1475)
References:
Author's website: http://hannahhowell.com/
(ISBN 9781420121049)
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July 13, 2020
Okay! I was a little disappointed. I gave this book 3 stars bc it doesn't live up to the author's other books. I just couldn't get interested in the story.
It was another story of a villian chasing the h and hr. Nothing special. The 3yr old child that rode a LONG journey with them has to be the most well behaved, quite child ever. A child that never talks? The author missed an opportunity.
Another pet peeve: the h can't coldbloodly kill the villian it always as to be in battle. Would he just smartly kill him already instead of waiting for danger. The last half really picks up. I enjoyed the ending.
This was an okay read but not close to her best.
It was another story of a villian chasing the h and hr. Nothing special. The 3yr old child that rode a LONG journey with them has to be the most well behaved, quite child ever. A child that never talks? The author missed an opportunity.
Another pet peeve: the h can't coldbloodly kill the villian it always as to be in battle. Would he just smartly kill him already instead of waiting for danger. The last half really picks up. I enjoyed the ending.
This was an okay read but not close to her best.
July 3, 2013
Miss Howell did it again! Such a magnificently told tale of Cameron adventure and romance. Don't miss it! Your heart won't be sorry. ; - )
May 30, 2015
Hotness Rating 3 out of 5
Review to come. ...
Review to come. ...
January 1, 2011
seems promising...
October 2, 2020
2.5
Pues que les digo, si lees un libro de Hannah, sientes que ya los leíste todos
El primero libro de ella que leí fue "La bella y la bestia", y pues aparte de cambiar el nombre de los personajes y los lugares donde se desarrollaban las cosas, sentía que era lo mismo: un matrimonio que sale de improvisto, persecuciones, una manzana de la discordia (esta expresión me da mucha risa), sentimientos no confesados y cosillas más.
No odie el libro bc seamos honestas, tampoco es como que haya mucho margen para romper el cliché cuando ya escribes esta clase de historias. So, creo que todos saben a lo que van cuando empiezan libros así.
Si me pareció algo lento después de la segunda mitad pero nada alarmante.
Pues que les digo, si lees un libro de Hannah, sientes que ya los leíste todos
El primero libro de ella que leí fue "La bella y la bestia", y pues aparte de cambiar el nombre de los personajes y los lugares donde se desarrollaban las cosas, sentía que era lo mismo: un matrimonio que sale de improvisto, persecuciones, una manzana de la discordia (esta expresión me da mucha risa), sentimientos no confesados y cosillas más.
No odie el libro bc seamos honestas, tampoco es como que haya mucho margen para romper el cliché cuando ya escribes esta clase de historias. So, creo que todos saben a lo que van cuando empiezan libros así.
Si me pareció algo lento después de la segunda mitad pero nada alarmante.
November 21, 2020
It was solidly okay. There were parts I really liked, and appreciated the plot that brought them all together, but
Also, I know it's a romance, but I really wanted to see more of the side characters. Harold's minion Martin and Sigimor's cousin Liam both had more potential.
BUT: the flight from England to Scotland does make a good backdrop for a 'rescue' romance of sorts, and I do appreciate how the story started with Jolene saving the guys. It's a fun dynamic for the characters.
Also, I know it's a romance, but I really wanted to see more of the side characters. Harold's minion Martin and Sigimor's cousin Liam both had more potential.
BUT: the flight from England to Scotland does make a good backdrop for a 'rescue' romance of sorts, and I do appreciate how the story started with Jolene saving the guys. It's a fun dynamic for the characters.
June 8, 2018
La conquista de Sigimor en un buen libro, sencillo, sin más pretensión de narrar una bonita historia de amor de dos personajes que se enamoran a primera vista pero que no son capaces de abrir su corazón hasta casi el final. Un libro con una trama sencilla que nos hace pasar un buen rato. Si buscas algo más profundo, enredos, líos, malos malísimos olvídate que éste no es tu libro ya que su estilo se parece a los primeros de Julie Garwood: ligeros y que te dejan con una sonrisa en la cara. O con una mueca si no te ha gustado claro.
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September 18, 2019
Highland Conqueror
This story is still in the Murray Family stories. Sigimor and five family members were summoned to England to help an English Earl. But they were to late. But not late to help the sister and his son escape from the clutches of a mad cousin who wanted the title and lands. Jolene helped the Scotsman escape going with them. But trouble still followed them. To keep her from being married to the mad man Sigimor talked her into marrying him. Not the rest of the story is what happens when they decided not w run away but face the danger head on. I have read this year's ago and was pleased to re-read it again.
This story is still in the Murray Family stories. Sigimor and five family members were summoned to England to help an English Earl. But they were to late. But not late to help the sister and his son escape from the clutches of a mad cousin who wanted the title and lands. Jolene helped the Scotsman escape going with them. But trouble still followed them. To keep her from being married to the mad man Sigimor talked her into marrying him. Not the rest of the story is what happens when they decided not w run away but face the danger head on. I have read this year's ago and was pleased to re-read it again.
September 8, 2018
I am ever astonished at how I consistently love these highlander stories!
You, Ms Howell, are an amazing story teller! Though I have blood ties to Scotland, it still amazes me that I never grow weary of your highlanders! I have of others. The Murrays, Camerons, Fingals and MacNaughtons are just fabulous! Though I must say, I am most intrigued by the Mac Naughtons and the Fingals! I love a great storie with drama, adventure, intrigue and lots of laughter mixed in! Thamnk you so much! Please don't ever stop!
You, Ms Howell, are an amazing story teller! Though I have blood ties to Scotland, it still amazes me that I never grow weary of your highlanders! I have of others. The Murrays, Camerons, Fingals and MacNaughtons are just fabulous! Though I must say, I am most intrigued by the Mac Naughtons and the Fingals! I love a great storie with drama, adventure, intrigue and lots of laughter mixed in! Thamnk you so much! Please don't ever stop!
March 24, 2019
If you've read any of Hannah Howell's books, you will be familiar with the theme of this one ... a brawny, sexy Scot ... a beautiful, captivating woman ... a threat to be overcome ... a romance that grows despite adversity. Her books are easy and quick reads that make a pleasant story. This is a nice addition to her growing list of historical romances.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
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July 12, 2020"he would say something that made her ache to hit him with a large, blunt object, and look as if he enjoyed making her so angry her eyes crossed."
"i have not known him for long, but i have felt the urge to beat him o'er the head at least a dozen times already."
"only a dozen times? he must be on his best behavior."
"the curse of love, i fear. love enters your heart and your wits leak right out your ear."
"i have not known him for long, but i have felt the urge to beat him o'er the head at least a dozen times already."
"only a dozen times? he must be on his best behavior."
"the curse of love, i fear. love enters your heart and your wits leak right out your ear."
April 14, 2023
✅ La premisa de la novela es la típica película de por la tarde de televisión que la tienes de fondo para dormir pero que al final la ves entera porque te engancha.
✅ Tiene clichés que me han enganchado como matrimonio de conveniencia, una sola cama y enemys to lovers.
✅ Durante todo el libro hay mucha tensión entre los protagonistas y escenas 🔥 que hace que lo disfrutes aún más.
💭Conclusión: es una novela romántica que me ha sorprendido mucho y que he disfrutado leyéndola.
✅ Tiene clichés que me han enganchado como matrimonio de conveniencia, una sola cama y enemys to lovers.
✅ Durante todo el libro hay mucha tensión entre los protagonistas y escenas 🔥 que hace que lo disfrutes aún más.
💭Conclusión: es una novela romántica que me ha sorprendido mucho y que he disfrutado leyéndola.
April 13, 2019
Hannah Howell's Highlanders are my favorite reads. I've read every one of her books and have never been disappointed. Her characters are so real and easy to become emotionally entangled with. I read this in one reading. If you enjoy reading about Scotland and Highlanders you will definitely love this.
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