Sunday, March 22, 2009

DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS by Lynsay Sands

Publisher: Avon Books
Date published: January 27th, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-06-134477-0
Historical Romance
Mass Market paperback
Reviewed by Dawn



Evelinde is just about to scream…her evil step-mother has decided she's to be married to the “Devil of the Highlands”, Laird of Donnachaidh. She only has heard rumors yet when she meets him for the first time, she finds something that draws her to him and inspires a passion so consuming it will blaze out of control with his touch. Can she find a way to capture this fierce Scottish Laird’s heart…before tragedy hits them in the most unlikely of ways?

DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS is a wonderful historical from author Lynsay Sands. Get ready for a rollicking fun time as Ms. Sands delivers a heroine who charms the Devil even as he tries to deny his heart to her. With a fast pace, tight writing and interesting characters, the DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS is an intriguing blend of humor, wit and a rising passion amid the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. If you enjoy this author’s other books, you will be captivated by her latest story, DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS.

Meet Evelinde, a woman who knows nothing but cruelty since her father died at the hands of her stepmother. When she finds out that her stepmother made a match with the “Devil of the Highlands”, she finds herself agreeing to wed him because, really…anything is better than the abuse she receives from her step mom. Hearing just rumors of this man, she finds herself meeting him for the first time under not so proper conditions. What she finds is a man who stirs her senses and inflames her body with his touch. Can she find a way to pierce this devil’s hidden heart? Ms. Sands delivers a wonderful heroine who goes toe to toe with Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh. Both are complex and eventually you see the inside of Cullen's heart as he finds himself falling for the feisty spitfire who stirs him like no other.

Ms. Sands delivers a humor packed story with intriguing characters and many twists and turns to keep you entertained. If you enjoy this author’s other books, then pick up DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS and get ready to get lost in a time where the men where fierce and the women melted their tough shields. This is definitely one to be enjoyed on a cold winter day and kept on your bookcase.

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