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Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks & Giveaway (US/Canada)

March 27, 2013 by Darlene

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It has been years since I’ve read a historical romance.  I used to read them all the time as they were really the first books I was introduced to as a young adult since that is what my mom had in the house and I loved them.  Then I veered completely away from them onto other things but this year when the opportunity came up to review a few of them I took it.  I wanted to see if the old magic of these books was still there and if I could still lose myself in the pages of a good historical romance and I’m really happy to say that Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks was just such a book.  From the beginning chapter of this book I was hooked and I loved every minute until the very last page.  Yes there are some steamy romance scenes in Highlander Most Wanted but there is also a really sweet love story that melted my heart.

Genevieve McInnis has lived a life of hell for over a year.  As she was on her way to meet her betrothed her escorting party was ambushed and all were killed.   Genevieve was kidnapped by Ian McHugh and taken back to the McHugh Keep to be held prisoner – all because she spurned his advances at court.  Ian McHugh is not a good man.  He is cruel and obsessed with Genevieve to the point of violence.  He holds her captive in a tower room and uses and hurts her in any number of awful ways making sure to ruin her for any other man.  Genevieve despairs of every being free again and finds that the person she used to be is no longer and in her place is just a shell.  In desperation she puts in motion a plan that could very well put another woman’s life in jeopardy but she sees no other way to possibly gain her freedom.  If she doesn’t escape this horror that her life has become then she knows that she will not be able to survive for much longer.

When her plan brings Bowen Montgomery into her life she finds that there may be a spark of life left in her soul and heart.  Much to her surprise he shows her kindness and compassion which are things she has not been shown since being home with her parents.  Unfortunately for Genevieve, finally being let out of the tower doesn’t offer as much relief as it should as the McHugh clan simply despise her and are cruel any chance they get despite firm reprimands from Bowen. All Genevieve asks is that she be allowed to go to a convent and live out the rest of her days.  What she doesn’t want is her family to ever find out what happened to her. They believe her dead and she feels that  is best.  Bowen however cannot get the lass out of his head no matter what he does.  Yes he feels compassion for all she’s gone through but is it something more.  Bowen has always had the lasses chasing after him but Genevieve is the first woman that he’s actually wanted to shelter and protect and … love?

I loved this story although I didn’t like the cruelness of Ian McHugh.  Genevieve was a great character and from the very first paragraphs you feel compassion for her and can’t help but like the pride that she still displays despite all that has happened to her.  To see her gain her freedom and learn to love life again was a highlight of the story for sure.  Bowen is a man from top to bottom, obviously very handsome and rugged – very much the highland man.  Yet he has a soft and caring side that is sure to capture many a woman’s heart as she reads this book.  Genevieve and Bowen together was pure magic and I guess that’s ultimately what makes a romance a good one!  Highlander Most Wanted is the second in The Montgomerys and Armstrongs series and needless to say I will be picking up the first one to read and will most definitely be waiting for the next one.  This was a great read for me and even better I’ve found a new author to follow!

Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks is touring with TLC Book Tours so be sure to check out the rest of the tour schedule.  Maya can be found on her website as well as Facebook and Twitter.  Your own copy of Highlander Most Wanted can be purchased at Amazon or Amazon Canada.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you do let me know and I’ll pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • Tweet, like on Facebook or Blog this giveaway for 3 entries.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I’ll draw for the winner on Saturday, April 13/13.  Good luck!

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  1. Tiffany says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:14 am

    I am a huge Maya Banks fan – definitely ready to read about another highland love story!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I am also a blog follower.

  2. Linda B says

    March 27, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I don’t read a lot of romances, but I’m a sucker for historicals set in Scotland. Thanks for the giveaway.
    I follow through Google Reader.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  3. cheryl c. says

    March 27, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I am a big historical romance fan. Thanks for a chance to win this.

    GFC follower- Cheryl c.
    castings at mindspring dot com

  4. Sandra says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Just like you I have not read any romances in a long time. This book I am going to read. Sounds like to book that I would read in one session.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Sandra

  5. Terry Martini says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I have always wanted to give historical romance a try and this sounds like a great place to begin. I follow by email.

  6. Connie Fischer says

    March 27, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I’ve been reading lots of great things about this novel and have it on my Wish List. Thanks for posting and sharing your great review/synopsis as it makes it want to read it even more!

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape(at)aol(dot)com

    I follow by email. Will tweet and share on Facebook.

  7. pamela james says

    March 27, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Would love to read this.
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  8. pamela james says

    March 27, 2013 at 11:44 am

    GFC follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  9. zibilee says

    March 27, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I love anything that has to do with the Scots, and if you are looking for a good one, try A Rip in the Veil, and it’s sequel, Like Chaff in the Wind. I am reviewing both of those soon, so stay tuned, and please enter me in your giveaway! Excellent job today, Dar!

    zibilee(at)figearo.net

  10. blodeuedd says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I do love Highlanders 😀

  11. Charlotte says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Sounds like a good book.
    I am a follower.
    CABWNANA1@bellsouth.net

  12. Staci says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I would like to find a highlander next to me sometimes!! LOL!

  13. Samantha says

    March 27, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    I have a different book by this author checked out from the library. I’m super excited to read it after reading your review. Sounds like a great read (I love a good historical romance!). Great review as always Darlene 🙂

  14. Nise' says

    March 27, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Love me some Highlanders. I so enjoyed the first book in this series and can’t wait to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I am a follower.

  15. chey says

    March 27, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I love Highlander stories.
    gfc follower
    chey127 at hotmail dot com

  16. mrsshukra says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:11 am

    I’m excited to read my first Maya Banks novel!

  17. mrsshukra says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:12 am

    https://mobile.twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/317157229784596480

  18. mrsshukra says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Twitter follower!

  19. bn100 says

    March 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I like Highlanders.

  20. Patty B Coral says

    March 29, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Count me in and Happy Easter to everyone.
    ATbrenn@verizon.net
    Patty B Coral

  21. Kim Cree says

    March 29, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Sounds like a great book!!!
    I follow your blog!

  22. Heather J. @ TLC says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    I always forget how much fun romance novels can be – sounds like this would be a great one to remind me!

    Thanks for being on the tour. I’m featuring your review on TLC’s Facebook page today.

  23. LilMissMolly says

    March 29, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for the post. This books sounds great!
    GFC follower

  24. Nancy Luebke says

    March 30, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Ooooh a historical romance. Just love em. Thanks for the giveaway.

  25. Meghan Stith says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I have yet to read any by Miss Banks, but I love historical romance!
    Thanks for the giveaway and I follow via email: mestith at gmail dot com

  26. Meghan Stith says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I liked this giveaway via FB: Meghan Stith

    mestith at gmail dot com

  27. Meghan Stith says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    I follow via email: mestith at gmail dot com

  28. Anita Yancey says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    I haven’t read one of her books before but this one sounds really good. The cover is so pretty. Thanks for this chance.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  29. Anita Yancey says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  30. Anita Yancey says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Liked on Facebook.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  31. Maureen says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    This looks like a good story.
    I follow on GFC
    tweet: https://twitter.com/MaureenCE/status/322410267130605568
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

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