A multiple award-winning paranormal time travel fiction set in medieval Scotland, The Laird contains alpha male Highlanders, ghosts, action, suspense, humor, drama, history and romance.Cursed on his death bed centuries ago, the laird of Castle Blackstone, Duncan MacDougall, wanders the echoing halls of his island bound home as a ghost. Knowing only one woman has the power to set him free, he follows his castle's newest mistress with great interest as she tours her inheritance for the first time. Could this plain, odd woman from across the sea be the one?Raised in the New York foster care system, street-wise catering director Beth Pudding isn't easily frightened. But then she isn't alone in her new home. A handsome specter with piercing blue eyes is following her as she evaluates the wisdom of keeping her inheritance, a decrepit island-bound castle. Who is he? And what does he want? Her hunt for answers soon takes both on a journey of discovery neither could never have imagined.
A Man in a Kilt was a wonderful read, a compelling story from start to finish. I loved every word. Sandy Blair managed to infuse her story with wit and humor without sacrificing emotion and drama. Beth is an appealing, resourceful heroine. There was one scene in the dining hall (I won't give it away) that made me just love her. Duncan is just as hunky and warm as you could want. This book deserves every honor and award it has earned. A Man in a Kilt is a very impressive debut!
Kilty Pleasures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Hmm. Like Dakota, I am also a professional writer. But I'm an award-winning one. I had no difficulties with the very linear and logical plot or the focus on the finer points (but then I only have to be told something once). When I opened up the cover of A Man in a Kilt while going up the stairs, I thought I'd just check out the opening to see if I wanted to read it before the other books I'd bought. By the time I got to the top of the stairs, I thought maybe I'd just sit down on the bed and see if the first chapter was as good as what I'd read so far. A few hours later (and several trips into the bathroom with book in hand) I reached the end. And I turned it over to the front and seriously considered starting in again from the beginning. AMIAK is the first cover-to-cover-read-in-one-sitting book I've read in several years. I grabbed its sequel the minute it came out and can hardly wait for the third. No wonder this book is a RITA finalist!
A time travel that sweeps you back to medieval Scotland.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Sandy Blair creates a tale that makes you believe time travel is possible. Beth Pudding conquers time travel, two foreign language deficits and a ghost/Laird in medieval Scotland. Duncan McDougal is a man for the ages, fighting for his people and the love of a "wee bit daft" woman. Blair captures your imagination on the first page and doesn't let loose until the final page of the epilogue. If you love Scotish historicals, paranormals and witty dialogue, you'll love this book.
Wonderful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I don't review many books, but this one I had to make time for... It was excellent- I truly couldn't put it down. I'm afraid people may not buy it because the cover makes it look like fluff. It is a must read for anyone who likes a good romance book. Give it a try- you'll be sucked in fast!!
Can't wait to read the next one...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I picked up Man in a Kilt to try a new author. What a great book! It was engaging and hard to put down. I can't wait to read the next one!
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