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    Child of the Mist (These Highland Hills Book #1)
    Child of the Mist (These Highland Hills Book #1)
    Child of the Mist (These Highland Hills Book #1)
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    Child of the Mist (These Highland Hills Book #1)

    By Kathleen Morgan

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    In the harsh Scottish highlands of 1565, superstition and treachery threaten a truce between rival clans. It's a weak truce at first, bound only by an arranged engagement between Anne MacGregor and Niall Campbell-the heirs of the feuding families.

    While Niall wrestles with his suspicions about a traitor in his clan, Anne's actions do not go unnoticed. And as accusations of witchcraft abound, the strong and sometimes callous Campbell heir must fight for Anne's safety among disconcerted clan members. Meanwhile his own safety in threatened with the ever-present threat of someone who wants him dead.
    Will Niall discover the traitor's identity in time? Can Anne find a way to fit into her new surroundings? Will the two learn to love each other despite the conflict? With a perfect mix of a burgeoning romance and thrilling suspense, this book is historical fiction at its best.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateFeb 1, 2005
    ISBN9781441201515
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    • 5/5
      So good!! Definitely worth the time to read!!
    • 2/5
      Somehow I missed this book when I created my "have read" list. But I had some bookmarks and hi-lights in the Nook edition so I know I read it. I reread it since I couldn't remember it well. Kinda wish I hadn't. I stayed irritated through most of it. The book has an immature, spoiled, disobedient main character (Anne) who persists in disobeying her father and later, her hand-fasted husband, both of whom are only trying to keep her safe from being named a witch and burned at the stake. Now, I realize that a lion's share of romance novels have a spoiled bratty heroine, but this one outdid herself. Perhaps I wouldn't have minded it so much if the author hadn't interjected the Christian element. Throughout the book, Anne speaks of her faith in God and Jesus and even manages to 'turn the other cheek' in one scene. But a "good" Christian girl in this time period would have been much more obedient. And she certainly would have been less bent on self destruction (I call her stupid). But in this book, her egotistical disobedience is ok because she is a healer and this is a God-given art. And her poor betrothed.... every time he tries to focus on the massive political problems he has, much less the day to day running of the castle, Anne does something else stupid and he has to drop everything and run out to save her. Good grief. I did finish the book and I was really glad when it was over.
    • 4/5
      DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: n the harsh Scottish highlands of 1564, superstitions threaten a truce . . . a traitor plans his attack . . . and a new love is born.An arranged betrothal was never the course Anne MacGregor imagined her life would take. Yet when her father explains that her cooperation is the only way to bring about the long-sought truce between feuding families, Anne has no other choice.A simple ceremony pledging Anne's hand in marriage after one year of commitment is the only seal to the promise of peace. But when the arrangement requires the reluctant Anne to follow Niall Campbell back to his home, she soon discovers that peace is not so easily achieved. Before they even arrive, rumors about her abound, and her safety is threatened. Meanwhile, Niall's ascension as leader of his clan is in jeopardy, as a traitor works to bring about his downfall.As Niall and Anne begin to see beyond each other's defenses, love takes them by surprise. But will it be enough to defeat their foes? Or will the truce be broken, their lives forfeit, and war return to their beloved land?
    • 2/5
      This was such a disappointment, the synopsis looked to be far more exciting than the story actually was. Far too Mill and Boon for may tastes. A pathetically old fashioned love story where one minute Anne and Niall are mad about each other, (she being crushed against his muscular body and gazed at with startling blue eyes!) and the next they are fighting the bit out! The one redeeming feature for me was that it was a free download, but I shan't be downloading the other 2 in the trilogy whether they are free or not.Having said that if you are into this type of romantic twaddle you will love it!Gosh reading the other 2 reviews here I wonder if I was reading the same book!! Just shows each to his own!
    • 4/5
      Entertaining romance set in the 1500's and involving Scottish clan rivalries. Anne and Naill are from opposing clans and handfast in an attempt to reconcile their people. The two develop a love for one another, but it is complicated by suspicions of witchcraft and a traitor in the clan. How nice to read a chaste romance!
    • 5/5
      This book was an interesting experience for me. Generally I find myself disappointed with "Christian" fiction. This author did a wonderful job of pulling me in and via her characters posing great questions about how to best follow the Lord in circumstances that mean doing so could cost your life. Or worse that of another. Read it cover to cover without a break and will definitely be seeking out other books in the series.Well worth a read.
    • 4/5
      My favorite part about this novel was the Scottish brogue. I felt thoroughly immersed in the story. I read this whole series once ten years ago and actually started dreaming in Scottish. The novel is actually 4.5 stars. The ending started to lag, when you really wanted the characters to figure out who the villain was. And Niall and Anne were both a bit thick headed and distrustful, but I loved the banter between them.

      Reader Rated 15 for mild sensuality and moderate violence.
    • 4/5
      It was really interesting to see how something as simple as performing what we know today as CPR could have you branded as a witch in the 1500’s. In this wonderful historical fiction book we get a look at the past and how far we’ve come.If you are into Scottish history or you just love reading about feuding clans then this is the book for you. To create a truce Anne is pledged in marriage to Niall. It is not what she desires. The one thing that neither of them counted on was falling in love. But that is just a portion of the story. Read to find out what trials they both must go through and how they handle it.

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