For Duncan MacHarg, things just got real…
Battle reenactor and financier Duncan MacHarg thinks he has it made—until he lands in the middle of a real Clan Kerr battle and comes face to face with their beautiful, spirited leader. Out of time and out of place, Duncan must use every skill he can muster to earn his position among the clansmen and in the heart of the devastatingly intriguing woman to whom he must pledge his oath.
Abby needs a hero and she needs him now
When Abigail Ailich Kerr sees a handsome, mysterious stranger materialize in the midst of her clan’s skirmish with the English, she’s stunned to discover he’s the strong arm she’s been praying for. Instead of a tested fighter, the fierce young chieftess has been given a man with no measurable battle skills and a damnably distracting smile. And the only way to get rid of him is to turn him into a Scots warrior herself—one demanding and intimate lesson at a time.
*EXCERPT*
“Undine, do you see what your magic has wrought?” Abby stabbed a finger in Duncan’s direction.
The woman gave him a full look and her eyes widened. “Oh. Oh, dear.”
“What magic?” Duncan demanded.
Undine regarded him thoughtfully. “He’s handsome, at least. And tall. That could be useful. But that hair…”
“If I wanted handsome, Rosston would certainly do. He at least wields a real sword.” She took Undine by the elbow and turned her away from Duncan. “The poor man appears to have no skills beyond his fists,” she said in a lowered voice. “And I think he’s addled in his head—like Hal the sheep shearer.”
“What were you thinking?” Undine demanded.
“What was I thinking?! ’Twas your herbs.”
“I mean when you opened the paper.”
“I didn’t open the paper. It was shot out of my hand.”
“All of it?!” Undine paled.
“Except for the part that flew in my mouth.” Abby wiped the back of her hand across her tongue and made a sharp sound of disgust. “It tasted like burnt groats.”
Duncan had had enough of being ignored. “What herbs? What magic? What are you talking about? Did you bring me here?”
Undine considered. “You could try to make do with him.”
“Make do?!” Abby cried. “You make do with him! Can’t you see this is the last thing I need with the clans right now?” She pulled herself onto the horse. “You need to get rid of him.”
The “get rid of him” made Duncan’s stomach tighten. “No. Wait—”
“Abby?” a voice called from beyond the trees. “Abby, are you there?”
“Oh, God help us, it’s Rosston.” Abby gave Duncan a warning look. “Don’t say another word.”
“No!” Duncan grabbed her pommel. “I want to go home! Send me home! I don’t know what you two witches have done.”
“Silence, you fool.” She jerked the reins in an effort to keep the beast from lurching. The arrow fell from her bow.
A kilted clansman crested the rise.
“You, there!” Duncan called to the man. “Help me. These women have—”
Duncan felt a thwack on the head, and the world went dark.
About the Author:
Gwyn Cready is the recipient of the 2009 RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance and the author of Tumbling Through Time, Seducing Mr. Darcy, Flirting with Forever, Aching for Always and A Novel Seduction. She has been called “the master of time travel romance.” A Novel Seduction is her first foray into contemporary romance as well as men in kilts, and she found both eminently satisfying. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.
Jennifer’s Review of Just In Time For A Highlander
Review (4 Stars): Isn’t this cover amazing! I think it is one of the best ones that I’ve seen in a while and it definitely shows what you have to look forward to when you read this enchanting story. Abby Kerr is leader of her clan and while dealing with trying to gain the respect of her clansmen, she is looking for a way to protect her homeland from being invaded from the English. Abby was a tough-as-nails character that had a lot of responsibility on her shoulders and I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to feel that every decision that I had to make had to be for the good of my clan. Even if it meant marrying someone that she didn’t love because it would strengthen her leadership and gain the loyalty that she rightfully deserved.
Duncan MacHarg was a financier and battle reenactor from the future who gets thrown back in time by a magic spell gone wrong and finds himself in the middle of a true Scottish battle. Abby isn’t sure what to make of him because everything about him is wrong and she believes that he can’t possibly be the man that she has been looking for when she accidentally cast that spell. I liked Duncan in this story since he wasn’t like the typical hero. He was funny, sweet, awkward at times but he was the perfect guy for Abby. The sexual chemistry was explosive from the first kiss and even though Abby tried to deny it, she was falling for him.
Just In Time For A Highlander was a magical time romance that will definitely put a spell on you. Ms. Cready has created a delightful time travel adventure with this new series and I loved the romance, the intrigue and the beautiful Scottish Highlands of this novel. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series to see where Ms. Cready goes from here.
Would love to win.
“The Master of Time Travel Romance” is quite a title for Ms. Cready! Wow! I do enjoy a well done time travel romance and so I believe I’ll really enjoy this one. Reviews are great and I like the twist where it’s the hero that is thrown back in time rather than the heroine. Sounds like it have a few laughs in it as well as a good romance. Thanks for the post!
Totally love the Paul Marron cover! 😉
If I could travel back in time, I think Regency England would be a good place to stop.