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Summary: A word from the author herself
Review: HIGHLAND DREAM is one of Dorchester/Lovespell's WINK AND A KISS line of books. These are lighthearted, humorous comedies and are not expected to be the same type of story as a traditional time travel or historical. Thanks to fans saying they laughed out loud reading it and enjoyed the lighthearted romp in Scotland's past. If you're in the mood for humor, tongue-in-cheek comedy and laugh out loud fun, then WINK AND A KISS, and HIGHLAND DREAM, is for you. And by the way, HIGHLAND DREAM received 4 STARS in Romantic Times Magazine and that's what I rated it here.
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Summary: GREAT CHARACTERS AND LOADS OF LAUGHS
Review: Highland Dream was my first time travel romance, and I loved it! The non-stop action kept me turning pages and wondering, "How will they ever get out of THIS?" Besides the action, Highland Dream also has all the important elements of a good romance, including one of the sexiest men I've ever encountered in romantic fiction (actually two of the sexiest, but one's a virgin!) and a sympathetic, well-rounded heroine. Jix Ferguson is cocky, willful, and a habitual liar, and her antics land her and her friends in one disaster after another, but she loves her friends, always means well, and suffers more than anyone else when her plans go awry. Her mouthiness makes for good laughs, another of the book's strengths. Mallory's humor has an edge, avoiding the strained cutsiness that mars some writers' efforts at humor. This book has it all--action, fiery sexual tension, and lots of laughs.
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Summary: GREAT CHARACTERS AND LOADS OF LAUGHS
Review: Highland Dream was my first time travel romance, and I loved it! The non-stop action kept me turning pages and wondering, "How will they ever get out of THIS?" Besides the action, Highland Dream also has all the important elements of a good romance, including one of the sexiest men I've ever encountered in romantic fiction (actually two of the sexiest, but one's a virgin!) and a sympathetic, well-rounded heroine. Jix Ferguson is cocky, willful, and a habitual liar, and her antics land her and her friends in one disaster after another, but she loves her friends, always means well, and suffers more than anyone else when her plans go awry. Her mouthiness makes for good laughs, another of the book's strengths. Mallory's humor has an edge, avoiding the strained cutsiness that mars some writers' efforts at humor. This book has it all--action, fiery sexual tension, and lots of laughs.
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Summary: Highland Romp Worth 10 stars!!!
Review: Hysterical romp through time! I loved this story! I was laughing the entire time and wished it hadn't ended! I loved the characters of Jix and Jamie, they were funny and real. Definately one of my favorites this year!~Jix Ferguson was determined to get her best friend Sam out of an impending wedding even if she had to kidnap her and take her to Scotland! After tricking her into the flight, Sam and Jix aren't getting along and end up stranded in Scotland in the rain after their rental car breaks down miles from the castle they were to stay for the weekend! If that isn't the worst part, Jix is convinced Sam's 'future love' is residing in Scotland they just met him standing in the doorway! Jamie MacGregor opens the door to his uncle's castle estate that is well over 300 years old to find two bedraggled women standing in the doorway, and the redhead has fallen down on her face! When their eyes meet, sparks fly immediately. Jamie is not prepared for how he feels.
Another problem arises when Jamie shows the girls his ansestral sword and they begin to argue heatedly over it when they find themselves hurled back in time, about 300 years to seventeenth century Scotland where the MacGregor clan are outlawed by the King! Now all Jix will have to do is marry the Clan's son Griffon and Jamie must save the clan, but all in all, it's not too hard, especially when she sings verses of 'I Will Survive' and they find themselves running for their lives! Oh yeah, and they need to find the sword and Sam before they can go home! Can they 'survive'? Will Jix be able to keep her hands off the gorgeous Scot long enough to convince Sam he was meant for her? Will Sam forgive her for kidnapping and throwing her back in time to a waring Scotland? Will Jamie fall for Jix or will he find his heart meant for Sam as in Jix's dream? I was on the floor with this one! I loved it! Something to brighten anyone's day! A real laugh and well worth the money! And by the way, Jamie is hot ;) Tracy Talley~@
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Summary: Highland Romp Worth 10 stars!!!
Review: Hysterical romp through time! I loved this story! I was laughing the entire time and wished it hadn't ended! I loved the characters of Jix and Jamie, they were funny and real. Definately one of my favorites this year! ~Jix Ferguson was determined to get her best friend Sam out of an impending wedding even if she had to kidnap her and take her to Scotland! After tricking her into the flight, Sam and Jix aren't getting along and end up stranded in Scotland in the rain after their rental car breaks down miles from the castle they were to stay for the weekend! If that isn't the worst part, Jix is convinced Sam's 'future love' is residing in Scotland they just met him standing in the doorway! Jamie MacGregor opens the door to his uncle's castle estate that is well over 300 years old to find two bedraggled women standing in the doorway, and the redhead has fallen down on her face! When their eyes meet, sparks fly immediately. Jamie is not prepared for how he feels.
Another problem arises when Jamie shows the girls his ansestral sword and they begin to argue heatedly over it when they find themselves hurled back in time, about 300 years to seventeenth century Scotland where the MacGregor clan are outlawed by the King! Now all Jix will have to do is marry the Clan's son Griffon and Jamie must save the clan, but all in all, it's not too hard, especially when she sings verses of 'I Will Survive' and they find themselves running for their lives! Oh yeah, and they need to find the sword and Sam before they can go home! Can they 'survive'? Will Jix be able to keep her hands off the gorgeous Scot long enough to convince Sam he was meant for her? Will Sam forgive her for kidnapping and throwing her back in time to a waring Scotland? Will Jamie fall for Jix or will he find his heart meant for Sam as in Jix's dream? I was on the floor with this one! I loved it! Something to brighten anyone's day! A real laugh and well worth the money! And by the way, Jamie is hot ;) Tracy Talley~@
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Summary: Love, laughter, and lots of fun!
Review: I couldn't put it down. Tess Mallory does it again. A great adventure romance. I really felt transported along with Jix. The characters were lively and fresh, and began to feel like friends by the end. I hope there's a sequel in the works!
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Summary: Love the hero, shame about the heroine
Review: I did notice Highland Dream is a Wink & a Kiss novel and that's pretty much the reason I picked it up and while it does have its funny moments, they didn't come frequently enough to keep the heroine from getting on my last nerve. All of the male characters in the book were wonderful, even Red Hugh! I adore Griffin and would probably read a book about him if Ms Mallory decided to write one. Jamie has the patience of a saint. I would have slapped Jix six times over, or maybe given her a spanking. I seem to recall Jamie thinking she deserved one at some point and I wish he'd gone and done it. It would have given me some major satisfaction. The first half of the book was quite entertaining, but I found myself slogging through the book in the latter half due to my loathing of Jix. That's not what I really look for in a fun read. I think there would have been enough external conflict to keep things interesting without throwing in Jix's massive insecurities, lies and downright stupidity. I'm giving the review three stars despite the heroine's flaws because the hero is a great guy and the writing is quite good so I don't find myself unwilling to give Ms Mallory another go.
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Summary: A Bit Plodding, But Worth A Quick Read
Review: I love to read time-travel books. So I had high hopes for this one. I can't recall reading any other books by Tess Mallory, and I sincerely hope this isn't an example of her other books. I plan to order another to get an idea of her style. Enough stuff, on to my opinion of the book.
I really thought the "mechanics" of the time-travel itself was interesting. A sword with a glowing green stone of unknown origin. I kept hoping Tess would develop more about this unusual sword and where it got it's power, but she just sort of drops the subject. I thought it was strange the characters weren't more curious about the sword's power. I know I would be!
The main character is a woman named Jix. She comes off as being immature and a bit flighty. I was really turned off by the stupid stories (read lies) she told her love interest. It really reminded me of the "head games" we used to play with our boyfriends in junior high! But she does see the light as the story unfolds. The hunk in the story is Jamie MacGregor-or at least it was until I met the other man from the past. It occured to me that Griffin Campbell definitely had the better physical description. I had a hard time getting warm and fuzzy over Jamie. The plot...Jix and Jamie and a friend end up back in the 1600's. The friend gets separated from them first thing and we don't hear anymore about her until nearly the end of the book. During this time, Jix and Jamie are "guests" in a castle run by a man that wants his son married off. You guessed it. Jix must marry him, or the sword won't be returned to her. No fireworks fly between Griffin and Jix. Jamie and Jix play cat-and-mouse with thier real feelings. There is a tiny side plot where Jamie must rustle some cattle and nearly gets killed, but I never felt any real suspense. This whole story takes place in three months, but you never get any "meat" about what life was really like day-to-day. I missed those details. Overall, I think it's mildly entertaining, but I wish I spent my money on a different book!
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Summary: Do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK!!
Review: I'm glad I didn't take the other reviewer's word for it and read Highland Dream myself. What a wonderful read! I couldn't wait for the next chapter to learn what would happen next! If you are looking for a wild ride full of laughs, love, and adventure pick up this book. Highland Dream is a fun romantic comedy, and the characters are all well rounded and loveable. Sure there's a little fluff, but isn't that why we read in the first place? If all you want is straight, boring, realism then turn on the evening news and forget this great adventure; but if you want to be swept away through time in a side-splitting farce then do yourself a favor and read Highland Dream.
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Summary: Highland Fling
Review: Tess Mallory proves once again she is a master storyteller with a funny, madcap, adventure romance that will keep you reading until the very end. When Jix Ferguson has a dream that makes her believe her best friend is making a terrible mistake marrying, Jix kidnaps her friend and takes her to the Highlands of Scotland. Jix believes her friend should marry Jamie MacGregory, the man in her dream. When an ancestral sword takes Jix, Jamie and her friend into the past, they soon discover that nothing is simple about time travel, Highland politics, or love. Jix is a heroine you'll cheer for and the hero Jamie truly deserves the proverbial title of "to die for." Highland Dream is a book you shouldn't miss! Denise A. Agnew, EPPIE Award Winning Author of LOVE FROM THE ASHES
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