Seduction of a Highland Warrior by Sue-Ellen Welfonder + giveaway

So things are a little different today darlings! We're actually doing a joint tour for two lovely authors. Sue-Ellen Welfonder and Margaret Mallory who bring so much yummy Scottish goodness you'll be one very satisfied and contented reader. 

So, here's the deal. I split the reviews up into two posts with one joint giveaway that you can enter. I hope you'll visit each of them because really they were both awesome reads. So, check out the reviews, leave a meaningful comment on each and enter the rafflecopter!

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At the King's request, chieftain Alasdair MacDonald has sworn to preserve the peace in the Glen of Many Legends. Though he's handsome and fearless, his warrior's heart belongs only to his beloved land-until the fair sister of his oldest enemy shatters his defenses, branding his skin with a single touch, and sealing his fate with one stolen kiss . . . 

Lady Marjory Mackintosh will do anything to unite the warring clans, even seduce Alasdair MacDonald. She has loved the rugged Highlander since she first saw him and now, as temptation leads to surrender, Marjory dares to possess him, body and soul. But a dangerous new menace enters the Glen, and he will stop at nothing to strip Alasdair of his honor-and the only woman who can claim his heart.


Type: Historical Romance (1398), light PNR (ghosts)
Heat: 2.5 out of 5
Rating: 4 out of 5

Seduction of a Highland Warrior was indeed seductive. I haven't read too many historical romances set in the 1300s  and Welfonder has me convinced I need to change that and change that quickly. Starting with the rest of her backlist <g> From amazingly strong and sexy characters to a rich, magic laced storyline and even a new favorite swear it was a fantastic read all around and has me eager to explore more of the world Welfonder created.

Favorite swear? "Come here, you flat-footed he-goat!"

First off, I really liked the premise that makes up the trilogy of three women making a pact to marry into each others warring clans in order to bring peace to their lands and pretty much forcing the men to get along with one another. Marjory is the last of the three to seduce her man and she's having a hell of a time with it what with her brother trying to marry her off, danger lurking, visions and just the two of them being...them.

Alasdair and Marjory were a really fun couple to watch. She's a little prickly around him and he can't seem to do anything but lose his head around her. The two were wonderfully frustrating as they danced around each other. Okay, so, secretly I really wanted him to go all cave man on her and just toss her over his shoulder and have is way with her but the way they went about it was pretty great too.

Alasdair was a hero that was just easy to adore. He's fierce and has the sexy Highland Warrior thing going on but has a very soft side as well. Really ladies. The man rigged a special cart for his senior pup so he could still go on adventures with the warriors. *cue aws* I think I fell in love with him that very instant.

And Marjory was an excellent heroine. She's bright and strong and knows what she wants even if she doesn't always recognize what's actually happening right in front of her (that wonderfully frustrating thing). I really liked that she's a tough woman and wasn't just going to accept what the men in her life planned for her.

There's a little paranormal-ness going on in Seduction of a Highland Warrior with ghosts and dream visions and the like but because of the location and the story being set in a time when people believed in magic and felt it around them it really felt right and natural and was a great addition to the storyline. There were a few scenes that really gave me chills I'd gotten so wrapped up in the story and their experiences. It really was so incredibly easy to lose yourself in the world Welfonder created. I will say, though, that if you're not used to this particular time period to give it a little time. Some of the phrases and wording used can take a little adjustment but it's well worth it holding out just a little while :)

Seduction of a Highland Warrior really was a fantastic read and one that I wasn't ready to let go of. The ending had me smiling and very excited about going back and checking out the rest of the series. If you love a good historical romance set in a lesser used time period with hot blooded, passionate men with swoon worthy Scottish burrs and determined lasses that will do anything to save their clans then this is one trilogy you'll want to grab up and jump into!

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The giveaway will have 2 winners. Open INT

One will win an ecopy of the Chieftain and one an ecopy of Seduction of a Highland Warrior. 

Be sure to check out both reviews and leave meaningful comments for extra entries!

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