Title: Celtic Fury
Author: Ria Cantrellhttps://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ria-Cantrell/314592691973723
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 256 pages
Find It On: Amazon
In 14th Century Scotland amid Highland Feuds and Clan
division, rugged men fight for their birthrights and their place in history.
The MacCollum and Campbell Clans are bitter enemies, especially for the son of
the Laird MacCollum, Rory, the fabled and lethal Wolf of the Highlands. When
his betrothed is killed at the hands of his enemies, Rory has sworn vengeance
on all named Campbell. Darkness pervades this warrior to the point of poisonous
destruction. Each day the darkness creeps forth, changing him and embattling his
psyche. Each day, the blackness is becoming harder and harder to quell. Only
Love can save him from the impending darkness, but his heart is walled.
After years of self-enforced exile in England, Rory returns
to Scotland to seek his own destiny. On his journey, Rory aids and rescues a
young woman who is broken and battered from a terrible accident. Rory knows he
has to save her. In saving her, is it possible to save himself? His heart
gradually opens, only to find this woman is his most sworn and hated enemy.
Amid lies and betrayal, can Brielle’s love save Rory from the Darkness that
seeps through his veins? Can her love prevent him from the self- destructive
course he has been destined to run?
Angela’s Review:
I am a
huge fan of all things Scottish, and I adore my Scottish romance books! Ms. Cantrell did a wonderful job creating and
describing the characters, in this sensual story of healing and love.
There
are times where the political intrigue throughout Scotland’s history makes for
intense storylines. However, I find that
the conflict between feuding clans even more interesting, as it draws out the
alpha in the highland hero, and the strong-headed heroine. Honor and propriety
is what I love best about a good Scottish romance. The author captured that in
Rory and Brielle’s story.
Though
the hero was haunted by vengeance, he never lost his honorable, protective
nature to the opposite sex. I found his concern for Brielle to be
endearing, as well as sexy. The only
issue I had with the character was the author’s use of both the Gael and
English version of the name. At times
she would refer to him as Ruari, and other times he was referred to as,
Rory. Though it did not deter from the
story, I didn’t think it was necessary. It was clear to me as a reader, that
this was indeed a Scottish romance.
Brielle
was an amazing heroine, and I loved that the author—in some sense—let her be
the one to save Rory from the darkness.
She was strong, as well as beautiful just as a heroine should be.
One of
my favorite aspects of the story was the ghost of Rory’s deceased betrothed,
Caitlyn. I could feel Rory’s closure and healing, as the ghost encouraged him to
move forward.
Overall,
I found it to be a romantic, sensual read, and I enjoyed it very much. If you’re
a lover of Scottish romance then you will want to give Celtic Fury by Ria
Cantrell a read.
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