Spotlight
with author Tanya Anne Crosby
Hey
everyone. This tour is now over, but there is no reason why I cannot
still tell you about this amazing book I would love to read. Dang
service provider is going to be the death of me, I swear! But I shall
prevail! >:( I have featured Ms. Crosby several times on the blog
because I love the idea of several of her stories as well as the
absolutely fabulous covers she usually has. And … this is another
historical romance, which, as you know, is my kryptonite. I love it
and have to gobble up everything I see regarding the HR genre. Plus …
this one is set in Scotland. *swoon* Love it even more! How can you
not? So it it truly my pleasure to be able to introduce you both to
this book, the first in series, as well as the fabulous:
**TANYA
ANNE CROSBY**
**BIO**
Tanya
has written seventeen novels, all of which have graced numerous
bestseller lists including the New York Times and USA Today. Best
known for stories charged with emotion and humor, and filled with
flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing
critical reviews. She lives with her husband, two dogs and two cats
in northern Michigan.
You
can find out more about Ms. Crosby in the following places:
**THE
MACKINNON'S BRIDE**
**The
Highland Brides #1**
Historical
Romance
Publisher:
Oliver
Heber Books
Release
Date:
10/16/2012
Heat
Level:
Steamy
Length:
326
pages
**BLURB**
Scotland
1118
Descended
of the legendary sons of MacAlpin, Iain MacKinnon refuses to bow to
the English. When his young son is captured by a minion of the
English king, the fierce Scottish chieftain vows to stop at nothing
to secure the lad's return. Retaliating in kind, he captures the
daughter of his enemy, planning to bargain with the devil.
FitzSimon's
daughter has lived her entire life in the shadow of the man she
called father--yet never would she have imagined he would forsake his
only daughter. Even as Page blames her captor for welching on a
contract with her father, she suspects the truth. But the shadows
hold secrets ... now only the love of her reluctant champion can save
the MacKinnon's Bride.
Warning:
This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains
adult sexual situations and/or adult language, and may be considered
offensive to some readers.
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Of all
Page wasn’t certain which was worse to bear: the presence of the
irksome giant beside her... the gruesome foot waving at her from
under the blanket on the horse before her... or the sight of the
MacKinnon riding at their lead.
Like
some heathen idol he sat his mount, tall and magnificent in the
saddle, his dark, wavy hair blowing softly at his back. In the
afternoon sunlight, the streaks of silver at his temples seemed
almost a pagan ornament, for the metallic gleam of his braid was
almost startling against his youthful features. The sinewy strength
evident in the wide set of his shoulders and solid breadth of his
back only served to emphasize the fact that he might have killed her
any time he’d wished, with no more than a swat of his hand—that
same hand that caressed his son so tenderly now.
In
truth, he’d not even spoken to her harshly. He’d been naught but
gentle, and it mightily confused her.
In
fact, he might have done anything he’d wished to her, and no one
could have stopped him. Scarce a handful of men present were even as
big as the MacKinnon, and only two were taller—the man at her side
being one of them. She cast him an irritated glance. And yet she knew
Broc would no more prevail against his laird than he would consider
rising up against him in the first place.
None
of them would.
Her
gaze swept the lot of them. It was evident that each and every man
wholly embraced the MacKinnon as their leader. Jesu, but it was
almost comical the way they allowed him the lead of their party. Like
dogs, they followed wherever he went—and if one man chanced to pass
him by, Page was struck with wonder that that man would unconsciously
look to his laird, and then slow his gait to allow Iain to pass once
more.
The
MacKinnon, on the other hand, seemed oblivious to this ritual. He
forged onward, his attention fixed only upon his son, who sat before
him in the saddle.
There
was an undeniable air of authority about him, one he wore with
unaffected ease, and an air of total acceptance from his men.
And
yet, he obviously did not oppress them, else the giant beside her
would never be aiding her as he was. ’Twas evident by the way that
he looked at his laird that he did so only because he meant to do him
a favor. He seemed to think he was protecting the MacKinnon—and did
so rather vehemently, Page thought.
Well,
who would protect her from the MacKinnon? she wondered irritably.
Aye,
she’d already determined that he’d not harm her, but what of her
heart, and her soul, and her body?
She
was drawn to him in a way she couldn’t comprehend, though she knew
it was a dangerous longing. And still she couldn’t stop herself
from yearning.
For
what? The sweet promise of his whisper? The gentle touch of his hand?
His
love? she thought with self-disdain.
She
stole a glance at the MacKinnon, just as the wind whipped, lifting
his breacan and tunic. Her breath caught, and her body betrayed her
then. Her heart began to thump against her ribs.
Like
warm spiced mead, heat slid through her, burning her flesh, and
making her mouth go drier than sun-dried leather. The movement of the
horse between her thighs quickened her breath, even as the sight of
the MacKinnon awakened her body to life. Her hand fluttered to her
throat, and then slid down the front of her gown; she paused at her
breast, marveling at the sensations that stirred there.
Sweet
Jesu. He was the only man who had ever made her feel...
She
closed her eyes and lifted her hand, caressing the bared flesh at her
throat, imagining his hand there instead...
He was
the first man ever to have awakened her body to life... the first
whose touch she’d ever craved... the first man who’d ever wanted
her...
Aye,
and she wanted him to want her, but it wasn’t his love she yearned
for, she told herself. She was no dog to go begging for affection,
but a woman whose body was not made of cold steel.
She
wanted him, she admitted wantonly.
And
she wanted him to want her.
Her
enemy.
Her
eyes flew open, and her breath caught as she looked about anxiously,
praying no one had spied her at her wicked musings. Her cheeks flamed
with mortification.
Her
gaze settled upon the man who had so easily and without trying
invaded her every thought.
He was
wholly unaware of her.
He
rode with his son, oblivious to the reactions of Page’s treacherous
body. Her brows drew together, and she nibbled the inside of her lip.
What a fool she was!
He
didn’t want her, she berated herself.
Whatever
had possessed her to believe him when he’d said he did? The man
riding before her could have any woman he so chose. And Page was no
man’s choice.
Not
even her own father’s.
Which
brought her to wonder ... whatever had Broc meant when he’d said
that the MacKinnon felt compelled to save her from her da? She stole
a glance at the behemoth riding beside her. But he willna be rid o’
ye so easily, I swear by the stone, she heard him say to her again,
and she blinked. Her father? Her father wouldn’t be rid of her so
easily? A feeling of unease sidled through her.
The
one thing she knew for certain was that somehow, she needed to find a
way back home.
She
was desperate to find a way to escape.
I.
Must. Read. This! And I will! I promise I will. If this book doesn't
have everything I look for in a historical read, I do not know what
does. Add the icing ... Scotland and the yummy lairds, and you have
what is made of awesome! Now, I am biased because I already love it,
but I would still like to know your opinions. What genre do you prefer
in romance? Is HR your thing or do you prefer something else? And
what of the Scottish Lairds and like components? Do they make you
swoon or not so much. Also, if you have had the pleasure of reading
Ms. Crosby before, I would love to hear what you thought. Your
feedback is always welcome, so please feel free to leave a comment
below.
I
want to thank Ms. Crosby for being here with us once again and for
giving us the opportunity to find out more about her latest release.
I have so much fun and hope that you all did as well. As always,
please consider purchasing a copy of this book for yourself if it
intrigued you so that this author is supported. At the very least,
please add it to your TBR list. After all, guaranteed future reads
spell happiness for us readers, yes? I wish everyone a truly fabulous
rest of the day and will be seeing you all very soon. Until then ...
HAPPY
READING!!!
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Thank you for featuring The MacKinnon's Bride! And lots of hugs for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteThey were all true. I am serious when I say I will be reading it very soon. It is at the top of my list. Please feel free to come back anytime. I always love finding out more about your books. :)
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