• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sugarbeat's Books

The Home of the Romance Novel

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Me
  • Review Policy
  • Review List
  • My Books

Highland Defiance by Sky Purington

By Barb Drozdowich 28 Comments

Welcome to Sugarbeat’s Books – The Home of the Romance Novel!

Today we are welcoming Sky Purington to the blog. She is the author of Highland Defiance, and is here to share some information about her book as well as give away some prizes in a Rafflecopter giveaway. She is giving away:

– $25 Amazon gift card

– 5 eCopies of Highland Defiance

 
a Rafflecopter giveaway


Highland Defiance

The MacLomain Series- Early Years 
Sky Purington

 

Book Blurb:

 

Mildred, a young woman living in New England during the onset of World War II, worries about her family. What is to come? How will life change? Little does she anticipate change is to come not from war, but from an unexpected trip back in time to medieval Scotland.

Adlin, Chieftain of the MacLomain clan, will never forget the moment he lays eyes on her. Though he rules one of the most powerful clans in Scotland, Mildred redefines the man he thought he was. Her quick wit and perseverance humble his natural arrogance. Her sensuality cripples his defenses.

The maddened determination of a rival chieftain threatens their very existence. Caught together in time, they must find a way to evade the mighty MacLeods and keep peace in the Highlands. But lust, rage, and potential war simmer on the edge of their every move.

Will Mildred and Adlin find true love despite the odds? Find out in HIGHLAND DEFIANCE.

Stories from the original, MacLomain Series, include The King’s Druidess (Prelude), Fate’s Monolith (Book I), Destiny’s Denial (Book II) and Sylvan Mist (Book III). Also available in The MacLomain Series Boxed Set (Books 1-4)

About the Author:

 

Sky is the best-selling author of seven novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books. Readers have described her work as “Refreshing” and “Unforgettable.”

Purington loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at Sky@SkyPurington.com. Interested in keeping up with Sky’s latest news and releases?

 

Visit Sky’s Website, www.skypurington.com, to download her free App on iTunes and Android.

 

Website:   www.skypurington.com

 

Facebook:   www.facebook.com/skypurington

 

Twitter:   www.twitter.com/skypurington

 

Pinterest:   www.pinterest.com/skypurington

 

Blog:   www.skypuringtonwrites.blogspot.com

Highland Defiance can be purchased at Amazon

*   *   *   *   *

Excerpt:

More silence, too much silence.

It upset him. All his life he’d been patient with everyone now this mere slip of a girl was making him wait longer. Fully aroused and unbelievably out of character, he tightened his hold and ran his lips along the edge of her smooth, damp jaw.

Inch by inch, he ran his lips down toward the edge of her lips only to notice that they were quivering. Before he—with five hundred years of wizardly knowledge under his belt—knew what was coming she reached around and turned not only her lips to his but her entire body until her front meshed against his.

He growled with need, cupped her arse and pulled up, meeting the swift rise of her legs as they wrapped around him. Lips sweet with sea water crushed against his. Their tongues swooped and crashed more thoroughly than the consuming, eager ocean that cocooned them.

“Bloody hell,” he murmured into her mouth.

Unlike Mildred, he was without clothing and his member struggled against her warm belly like an anxious serpent desperate for a deep, clenching mystery. For all her youth, her lithe body seemed to have an excellent grasp of the male anatomy. Her legs tried to climb his torso and her lips molded to his with the talent of a sensual sea siren.

Before he understood what he was doing, Adlin shoved through the waves and turf and had her pinned beneath him on the less-than-smooth Scottish shore. Would this woman never stop pulling dangerous magic from him? It mattered little as he clasped her hands and dragged her arms above her head.

They still had so much to talk about. So much he needed to tell her. When a tiny, little whimper of pleasure fell from her parted lips, Adlin didn’t give a bloody hell about anything anymore but getting as deep inside her as possible. With a sharp tug he pulled down the front of her clingy, wet, white garment and wrapped his lips around an eager nipple. Arching in pleasure, she cried out.

He almost burst with release.

Forget magic. Shoving this flimsy thing up her wet thighs and settling in for the plunge seemed so much sweeter an idea.

 

My Thoughts:

As you can read above, Highland Defiance is described as ‘The MacLomain Series – Early Years. As you can well imagine, this book is the beginning of a series. It tells the story of Adlin, the Chieftain of the MacLomain clan and Mildred. It is a time-travel romance with the book starting in 1942 with Mildred and her family getting ready for work at the factory and commenting on how many men are going off to fight in the war. Mildred apparently faints and finds herself in Scotland in 1050 and in the presence of Adlin.

This relatively short story sets the tone and the details for the the following books in this series. We discover all the various characters and their connections, but the main focus of this book is the relationship between Mildred and Adlin. Their connection is an achingly beautiful love story. The story is told in such a colorful lyrical style that the reader is immediately drawn into the world of ancient Scotland and the twists and turns of this relationship.

A beautifully told story – easily read in a couple of hours – certainly worth picking up a copy and experiencing this author’s storytelling!

 

Ring Video Doorbell Wired – Convenient, essential features in a compact design, pair with Ring Chime to hear audio alerts in your home (existing doorbell wiring required) - 2021 release
4.5 out of 5 stars(61356)
$64.99 (as of February 2, 2023 10:13 GMT -08:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Share this:

  • Share
  • Pocket
  • Tumblr
  • Print
  • Email
  • Reddit

Related

About Barb Drozdowich

Social Media and Wordpress Consultant Barb Drozdowich has taught at University, trained technical personnel in the banking industry and, most recently, used her expertise to help dozens of authors develop the social media platform needed to succeed in today’s fast evolving publishing world. She owns Bakerview Consulting and is the only reviewer on this blog.

Previous Post: « Super Book Blast – Saffron Nights by Liz Everly
Next Post: Super Book Blast & Giveaway – Laura’s Light by Donna Gallagher »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Barb Drozdowich (@sugarbeatbc)

    February 20, 2013 at 6:07 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/m9T2JBBl

    Reply
  2. BeaCharmed (@BeasBookNook)

    February 20, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/zgBkbk0F via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  3. Moms Who Blog (@momswhoblog)

    February 20, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/344GSjUw

    Reply
  4. AO Bibliophile™ (@aobibliophile)

    February 20, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/JLnAsoTG via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  5. Rebecca T Dickson (@rebeccatdickson)

    February 20, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/uRf1zQBd via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  6. BookHounds (@maryinhb)

    February 20, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/E1clg3IC via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  7. Kimberly (@kimbacaffeinate)

    February 20, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/WNf3VltPAx via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  8. @KayDeeRoyal

    February 20, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/iLXMo2twhA via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  9. Lil Berry (@ForgetAboutTV)

    February 20, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/h1w6bmGtQN via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  10. BK Walker (@VBTCafe)

    February 20, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/OfuV8Vbstn via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  11. Ciara Ballintyne (@CiaraBallintyne)

    February 20, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/5IZlflVmET via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  12. Sky Purington

    February 21, 2013 at 4:36 am

    Thanks so much for the feature and wonderful review, Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jaime Arnold (@arnoldjaime13)

    February 21, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/Ev7NvhmExa via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  14. Francesca Poggi (@francyp79)

    February 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/EtvVYG3Cxz via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  15. Readerholic (@Reading4Relief)

    February 21, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/Xqj5GFw5Rl via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  16. Alyssa @ HLB (@HesperiaLovesBk)

    February 21, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/ubvo9bu4lA via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  17. Ivana Maric (@ivana_writes)

    February 21, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/VT3ab4qqfA via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  18. P@mmy P@m (@Pamlovesbooks)

    February 21, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/df8Uj6jhbT via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  19. The Masquerade Crew (@MasqCrew)

    February 22, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/W48oim6CiM via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  20. Danielle (@DBookWhore)

    February 22, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/hBTose8tLb via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  21. Laurie Jenkins (@lauriej170)

    February 22, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/ljPqSJwEtr via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  22. Eleanor Anders (@Eleanor_Anders)

    February 23, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/04OLlp94dV via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  23. Liberty Ann Ireland (@LibertyIreland_)

    February 23, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/iH7CQKmXBR

    Reply
  24. Liberty Ann Ireland (@LibertyIreland_)

    February 23, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/39poBH5TiQ via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  25. eli yanti

    February 23, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    can’t like on amazon 🙁

    Reply
  26. @KrazyBookLady

    February 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/UmX9EbIdXb via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  27. ConfessionsFR (@ConfessionsFR)

    February 24, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/2WCDbQOPhK via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply
  28. Vanna Smythe (@Vanna_Smythe)

    February 24, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Review & Giveaway of Highland Defiance by Sky Purington http://t.co/A9BWTCYaq4 via @sugarbeatbc

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Follow Me

Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinrss

Subscribe to Blog on Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 16,653 other subscribers

Available Now on Amazon

Available Now on Amazon

Do you need a primer?

Do you need a primer?

Need help with your website?

Need help with your website?

Are you listed?

Book BLogger list 250

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

2021 Reading Challenge

2021 Reading Challenge
Barb has
read 0 books toward
her goal of
100 books.
hide

0 of 100 (0%)
view books

Archives

Footer

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023