Beauty and the Highland Beast
A Highland Fairy Tale #1
Historical Romance - Fairy Tales
Swerve
June 21st 2016
eBook
279
Library
Powerful and dangerous highlander Dair Sinclair was once the favored son of his clan, The Sinclairs of Carraig Brigh. With Dair at the helm, Sinclair ships circled the globe bringing home incredible fortune. Until one deadly mission when Dair is captured, tortured and is unable to save his young cousin. He returns home breaking under the weight of his guilt and becomes known as the Madman of Carraig Brigh.
When a pagan healer predicts that only a virgin bride can heal his son’s body and mind, Dair’s father sets off to find the perfect wife for his son. At the castle of the fearsome McLeods, he meets lovely and kind Fia MacLeod.
Although Dair does his best to frighten Fia, she sees the man underneath the damage and uses her charm and special gifts to heal his mind and heart. Will Dair let Fia love him or is he cursed with madness forever?
I was intruded to this book by Anna @ Herding Cats and Burning Soup. I read her review, featured here, and become intrigued. Historical Romance’s are not a genre I usually pick up, but her review made this book sound fascinating and something I might relish.
Their was so much to savor. Dair, the laird’s son and future heir, has been gravely injured and is grief stricken so much that he has gone rather mad. Fia, one of many daughters to a neighboring clan see’s her chance to see a little of the world and maybe help heal the laird’s son.
I loved both Fia and Dair. Both have scares inside and out. They also complement each other in that he’s bold and she’s gentle. I just loved seeing them together. They both needed someone to see them, help them heal, and see past the scars. Watching them come together was sweet and endearing.
There is also danger afoot and strange things happening in the clan. Rumors and murmurs of witch craft, evil, and that Dair is not fit to rule. Some shady things go down and a few people I definitely wished harm too. I’m curious to see where things will go from here.
Overall, I had a marvelous time. I’m glad I gave Beauty and the Highland Beast a try. I was captivated from the first to last pages and can’t wait to read the next in A Highland Fairy Tale series.
Rated: 4 Stars
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Angela
I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.
Lola
October 30, 2016 at 3:40 pm
I also saw this one on Anna her blog, it sounds like a fun one! Glad you enjoyed this one, the Beauty and beats and historical romance combination sounds so interesting. And those two sound really good together with how they heal each others scars.
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Angela
October 30, 2016 at 5:49 pm
It was a fun one and I like how it was done. Thank’s for checking out my review!
Jen Twimom
October 28, 2016 at 2:36 pm
My reviewers really liked this one, too. With so many glowing reviews, I really need to add it to my TBR! Thanks!
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Angela
October 28, 2016 at 4:10 pm
I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this Beauty and the Highland Beast. I always have such a hard time with Historical Romances, but this one hooked me and pulled me into the characters and lives. Hope you enjoy!