Highland Knight

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Summary: Dialect, dialect and yet more dialect!
Review: I do wish that someone had said that this author writes in "Scottish" dialect (and I use the word Scottish lightly indeed!) You'll know what I mean if you've ever visited Scotland -no one really babbles on the way they do in this book. And am I the only reader who finds it very hard work to bother with reading dialect?

BUT over and above all that why on earth were the heroine and her cousin so small?? Tiny in fact! All that looking up into the faces of giant men and snuggling into their beards and suchlike -YUK! I always imagine these little women have sharp, ferrity features and tinny, squeaky voices to match their tiny frames!

I want to read about grown up women not veritable children - an impression that has the power to turn me right off the book - After a while I skipped the och's and ayes and read the end.

It's gone to the church sale now!

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Summary: Happy with Howell
Review: I have enjoyed all of Hannah Howell's Highland Books. Highland Knight takes you on a journey not only through France and Scotland, but through the lifes of wonderful characters. The complexity of the two main characters, Avery and Cameron, gives a realness to the story that makes the pages keep turning. Avery has been given to Cameron to repay a debt. What is a man to do with a beautiful beguiling woman? Set out to seduce her of course. But Avery is not about to just let a man take her chastity. She turns the tables and seduces him. And in the gamble hopes to find the love of a lifetime.

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Summary: Highland Knight by Hannah Howell
Review: I loved this book. The heroine has heart. She's bold, honest and even though she is small, she has her wits. The hero admires and is even a little astonished at her abilities. I enjoy a book that doesn't make all women out to be some tissue snivelling weaklings. I read it 3 times, and laughed each time.

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Summary: A delightful romance
Review: In 1458 France, Sir Bearnard captures Avery Murray and her thirteen year old cousin Gillyanne during a raid. Bearnard uses both women to pay off a dice debt he owes mercenary Sir Cameron MacAlpin. To Cameron nothing could be sweeter than Avery because she is the sister of Payton, the man who allegedly raped his sibling. Cameron heads back to the Highlands planning to use Avery as a pawn to obtain the truth.

However, Cameron's perfect plan turns out to have a flaw as he finds himself very attracted to his hostage. To her chagrin, Avery returns his feelings. As they fall in love, the specter of what really happened between Payton and his sister hangs over the area like a shroud. The clan honor for avenging the heinous crime of rape needs to be addressed without hurting Avery.

Hannah Howell's latest Highland romance is an amusing yet serious historical romance. The story line centers on different types of relationships, which include that of the lead couple and those within and between clans. Fifteenth century Scotland comes alive through the antics of feisty but pint-sized Avery and the reactions of the angry HIGHLAND KNIGHT Cameron to her actions.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Highland Knight by Hannah Howell
Review: In 1458, tempers run high as honor is questioned and debts are paid. Sir Bearnard DeVaux takes cat-eyed Avery Murray and her young cousin Gilliananne during a raid on her family, turning them over to Sir Cameron MacAlpin in repayment of gambling debt. Quite a boon, considering the fact that Cameron holds Avery's brother responsible for his sister's rape. Her capture seems the perfect opportunity to make not just her brother pay for his sister's honor, but her whole family.

Cameron has remained celibate for three years following betrayal by women intent upon deception. He does not appreciate Avery's ability to stir desires that he's held tightly controlled. As the fiery and spirited Avery promises mayhem and murder for capture, the passion between she and Cameron builds with every page, escalating into a sensual tease interspersed with forays into danger. Having retreated from the game of love, Cameron is surprised to discover a woman who, rather than filled with faithlessness and betrayal, proves her loyalty when she saves the lives of his men. As his carefully guarded heart falls to the beautiful highland lass, spirits run high and passion reigns.

Rich in historical detail with headstrong characters, this fast-paced romance will delight fans of Hannah Howell's highland series. The light humor and verbal sparring between the hero and heroine keeps the reader amused as these delightful characters find their way to love. Indeed, the cat-eyed Avery with her audacity and family loyalty adds a sassy element to this highland tale, making HIGHLAND KNIGHT highly recommended.

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Summary: Dialect, dialect and yet more dialect!
Review: Ms Howell quickly captures your attention with her descriptions of the characters, their humorous interactions, and the pace of the book. Cameron (the hero) captures your heart with his strong but wounded persona. Avery (the heroine) and her sister Gilly leave you cheering as they determine what buttons to push within their dark knight and his companions. Watch for some entertaining and interesting dynamics between some of the secondary characters.

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Summary: The chevalier and the wee cat . . .
Review: Ms Howell quickly captures your attention with her descriptions of the characters, their humorous interactions, and the pace of the book. Cameron (the hero) captures your heart with his strong but wounded persona. Avery (the heroine) and her sister Gilly leave you cheering as they determine what buttons to push within their dark knight and his companions. Watch for some entertaining and interesting dynamics between some of the secondary characters.