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When his
father is ordered to step down as Chief of their clan when his
brother’s
treachery is discovered, it falls to Ailig MacLeod to keep Assynt Castle
and their clan strong. However, Ailig’s father refuses to step down
until Ailig
proves himself. Ailig knows he needs guidance and counsel to succeed.
He
enlists the help of Morainn MacRailt, a young widow within the clan who
could
help him keep everything they have all held dear together.
Feeling for
Ailig when he returns, Morainn is drawn into his battle to keep the
peace.
After losing her husband, Morainn vowed never to marry again, yet she
feels
drawn to Ailig, which challenges her vow for independence.
As a rival
clan descends to obtain a power position, their own clan members
doubting one
another’s loyalties, Ailig struggles to keep everyone, and all they
hold dear
together. The only calm in the storm is the times spent with Morainn.
But can
their partnership stand up against the battles ahead – especially
Morainn’s vow
to never marry again?
With vivid
landscape tapestries, splendid detail of historical times, Laurin
Wittig’s Daring the Highlander is a
Scottish Historical Romance readers won’t want to miss. Ailig and
Morainn are
captivating and strong characters that a reader can relate to and root
for
throughout this story. There is growth, compassion, faith and honour in
this
story that is written with realism and pours from the pages. All of the
characters
draw a reader into their lives and they never want to leave.
Ms. Wittig
is a historical romance author whose stories haven’t disappointed yet.
The Scotland
lands
written in Daring the Highlander
sweep a reader away on an adventure with the characters. Historical
romances
are always a joy when written by the pen of Laurin Wittig.
Reviewed by Tracey West
for The Road
to Romance
April 15, 2005
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