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Pine Creek Highlanders #5
Only With a Highlander
From bestselling author Janet Chapman comes the fifth novel in her Highlander series featuring a time-travelling Scotsman in modern-day Maine.As soon as Pine Creek’s new mystery man steps into her art gallery, Winter MacKeage is intrigued. This sexy stranger, Matt Gregor, wants her to do some drawings of his dream house. And with his tiger-gold eyes and masculine charm, he’s impossible to resist. But so is Winter’s Scottish heritage. As the seventh MacKeage daughter, she must embrace her true magical calling...and deny her mortal desires. Soon Winter is heating up—in Matt’s strong arms—and her fiery heart is torn. Can she give up the destiny she was born to fulfill for the only man she’s ever truly loved?
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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Janet Chapman
50 books1,110 followersJanuary 22, 1956 – October 28, 2017
Hey guys its Jessica. Sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. I apologize for the long overdue wait for Janet’s next book. You’ve all been very patient and loyal fans that she loves. She has been working on this book over the last year and a half while dealing with her battle with cancer. It saddens me to say that she peacefully lost this battle this past weekend while her family was by her side. I apologize if this feels sudden, she was a very private person even to her family. And she truly thought of all of you as her family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Janet Chapman is the author of twenty-two contemporary and magical romance novels, all of which are set in her beautiful state of Maine. She lives in a cozy log home on a beautiful lake with her husband, surrounded by an eclectic assortment of wildlife that she finds both entertaining and inspiring. Probably best known for her Highlander Series (a saga of twelfth century warriors rebuilding their clans in modern-day Maine that now spans three generations), Janet also has two spin-off magical series (Midnight Bay & Spellbound Falls) and several contemporary family series set on the coast and in the mountains. With over three million books printed in six languages, her stories regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller’s lists.
When she’s not writing (well, when she should to be writing but isn’t), Janet and her husband are traveling the state in their camper throughout all four seasons; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and generally rubbing elbows with Mother Nature while always keeping an eye out for colorful new characters—human and beast—to put in her stories.
author's obituary
Hey guys its Jessica. Sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. I apologize for the long overdue wait for Janet’s next book. You’ve all been very patient and loyal fans that she loves. She has been working on this book over the last year and a half while dealing with her battle with cancer. It saddens me to say that she peacefully lost this battle this past weekend while her family was by her side. I apologize if this feels sudden, she was a very private person even to her family. And she truly thought of all of you as her family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Janet Chapman is the author of twenty-two contemporary and magical romance novels, all of which are set in her beautiful state of Maine. She lives in a cozy log home on a beautiful lake with her husband, surrounded by an eclectic assortment of wildlife that she finds both entertaining and inspiring. Probably best known for her Highlander Series (a saga of twelfth century warriors rebuilding their clans in modern-day Maine that now spans three generations), Janet also has two spin-off magical series (Midnight Bay & Spellbound Falls) and several contemporary family series set on the coast and in the mountains. With over three million books printed in six languages, her stories regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller’s lists.
When she’s not writing (well, when she should to be writing but isn’t), Janet and her husband are traveling the state in their camper throughout all four seasons; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and generally rubbing elbows with Mother Nature while always keeping an eye out for colorful new characters—human and beast—to put in her stories.
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May 16, 2025
3'5 Estrellitas. Ha estado muy entretenido y sus personajes han sido muy atractivos, me ha gustado, pero parte del desarrollo, sobre todo al final, se me ha ido haciendo algo cuesta arriba, y confieso que el final no me ha gustado mucho. Creo que esperaba que la autora hiciese algo muy épico, y ha quedado algo soso.
Veamos, "Solo con un highlander" es el quinto libro de la serie Highlanders de Maine. Hace muchísimos años empecé la serie, leí los tres primeros del tirón, y ahora, muchos años después, la he retomado. Ha habido un gran salto temporal en los libros que ha hecho que los niños de los highlanders crecieran y ahora como adultos, tengan su propia historia.
Winter Mackeage es la menor y séptima hija de Grace y Greylen, aquella que según el padre Daar, está destinada por la Providencia a ser su sucesora como druida. Pero Winter ha crecido toda la vida ignorando su papel en el mundo. Winter es feliz disfrutando de la naturaleza de Pine Creek, pintando sus animales y abriendo su galería, que tiene bastante éxito con los turistas.
Esta cómoda y amena vida de Winter cambiará cuando un atractivo extraño entre en su tienda, compre unos de sus cuadros, y por su visión de artista, quiera contratarla para que dibuje la ubicación ideal de la nueva casa que quiere construir.
Matt Gregor es éste desconocido, un empresario de Nueva York, con mucho dinero como para pedir cosas extravagantes. Pero no será eso lo que a Winter le atraiga, si no ese magnetismo y misterio que irradia Matt.
El libro será mucho más que una pareja joven que se enamora. La madre naturaleza se está muriendo, el poder de los druidas también, y la salvación de la humanidad pende de un hilo, de modo que Winter debe averiguar pronto lo que es y aceptar su papel. Y en esa ecuación no entra ni el enamorarse, ni fundar una familia.
En cuanto a Matt, es verdad que es un hombre lleno de secretos, y con muchas cosas que ocultar. La principal, que ha llegado a Pine Creek para cumplir una promesa hecha a su hermano, y para ello necesita la ayuda de Winter. Y la siguiente, que Matt no es solo lo que dice ser, pues también oculta algo en su interior, que puede tambalear todo lo que creíamos en esta serie.
Parece una sinopsis buena y en el fondo el libro lo plantea muy bien, pero lo que me ha faltado es algo más épico. Los giros carecen de cierta importancia, pues creo que Janet Chapman lo ha presentado todo de una forma muy amable y evitando el conflicto. Todo parece bien y demasiado correcto, de modo que el problema es que esperas una cosa que no llega. Lo que es lo mismo: mucho ruido y pocas nueces.
Como novela está entretenida y como romance, me ha gustado, me ha parecido bien planteado y sus protagonistas me han gustado mucho. El problema que le he visto es que la autora ha creado muchos ingredientes buenos, pero no ha sabido combinarlos.
Aún así, ha quedado como una novela amable y me ha dejado con ganas de continuar y conocer la historia de Megan, y descubrir qué ha pasado con Kenzie.
Veamos, "Solo con un highlander" es el quinto libro de la serie Highlanders de Maine. Hace muchísimos años empecé la serie, leí los tres primeros del tirón, y ahora, muchos años después, la he retomado. Ha habido un gran salto temporal en los libros que ha hecho que los niños de los highlanders crecieran y ahora como adultos, tengan su propia historia.
Winter Mackeage es la menor y séptima hija de Grace y Greylen, aquella que según el padre Daar, está destinada por la Providencia a ser su sucesora como druida. Pero Winter ha crecido toda la vida ignorando su papel en el mundo. Winter es feliz disfrutando de la naturaleza de Pine Creek, pintando sus animales y abriendo su galería, que tiene bastante éxito con los turistas.
Esta cómoda y amena vida de Winter cambiará cuando un atractivo extraño entre en su tienda, compre unos de sus cuadros, y por su visión de artista, quiera contratarla para que dibuje la ubicación ideal de la nueva casa que quiere construir.
Matt Gregor es éste desconocido, un empresario de Nueva York, con mucho dinero como para pedir cosas extravagantes. Pero no será eso lo que a Winter le atraiga, si no ese magnetismo y misterio que irradia Matt.
El libro será mucho más que una pareja joven que se enamora. La madre naturaleza se está muriendo, el poder de los druidas también, y la salvación de la humanidad pende de un hilo, de modo que Winter debe averiguar pronto lo que es y aceptar su papel. Y en esa ecuación no entra ni el enamorarse, ni fundar una familia.
En cuanto a Matt, es verdad que es un hombre lleno de secretos, y con muchas cosas que ocultar. La principal, que ha llegado a Pine Creek para cumplir una promesa hecha a su hermano, y para ello necesita la ayuda de Winter. Y la siguiente, que Matt no es solo lo que dice ser, pues también oculta algo en su interior, que puede tambalear todo lo que creíamos en esta serie.
Parece una sinopsis buena y en el fondo el libro lo plantea muy bien, pero lo que me ha faltado es algo más épico. Los giros carecen de cierta importancia, pues creo que Janet Chapman lo ha presentado todo de una forma muy amable y evitando el conflicto. Todo parece bien y demasiado correcto, de modo que el problema es que esperas una cosa que no llega. Lo que es lo mismo: mucho ruido y pocas nueces.
Como novela está entretenida y como romance, me ha gustado, me ha parecido bien planteado y sus protagonistas me han gustado mucho. El problema que le he visto es que la autora ha creado muchos ingredientes buenos, pero no ha sabido combinarlos.
Aún así, ha quedado como una novela amable y me ha dejado con ganas de continuar y conocer la historia de Megan, y descubrir qué ha pasado con Kenzie.
December 4, 2019
Una historia mágica, en la que me parece que tiene más peso la magia y el amor como concepto, que el romance en sí mismo, pero la he disfrutado igualmente.
Siempre es una gozada regresar a Pine Creek y a los MacKeage, aunque causa un poco de impresión saber que Grey (el protagonista de la primera novela) tiene ya algo más de sesenta años. La familia ha ido creciendo, hay hijos casados y muchos nietos, aunque el pueblo sigue siendo el mismo.
La trama, en esta ocasión, se desarrolla con giros sorprendentes y un final mágico. Desde que empezó la historia en el primer libro, hemos ido subiendo de nivel mágico, y quizás en esta suena todo un poco fantástico, pero el trasfondo que nos deja la historia es precioso: el amor es una potente energía que puede cambiar el mundo, pero el amor es cosa de dos. La autora nos presenta un mundo en el que la naturaleza se va deteriorando (como podemos ver ahora a causa del cambio climático) a causa de una energía negativa que parece querer destruirlo. Esta energía no es otra cosa que la falta de esperanza. Los protagonistas tendrán que aprender a confiar en que, juntos, lo pueden todo.
Después de haber conocido en las entregas anteriores la historia de Grey y por qué fue trasladado de época por el druida Daar, ahora viene la historia de Winter, la hija menor de Grey y Grace, y el motivo de aquel viaje en el tiempo. Ella es la séptima hija y, por lo tanto, la que está destinada a convertirse en druida. Winter es una joven llena de optimismo, de energía, de alegría de vivir; ama a todo el mundo, a todos los animales y a la naturaleza... y no tiene ni idea del destino que le espera. Cuando Daar descubre que alguien ha cortado el árbol de la vida, el que otorgaría todo el conocimiento druídico a Winter, obliga a Grey a decirle a su hija cuál es su misión. Pero para Winter, convertirse en druida significa no casarse, ni tener hijos... justo cuando acaba de conocer al hombre de su vida.
Matt es un hombre hecho a medida para Winter, ya que, a pesar de ser un ejecutivo millonario, tiene el aspecto de un Highlander con su cabello largo, sus dos metros de estatura y su desarrollada musculatura. Creo que podría haber sido un gran personaje, sobre todo por los secretos que guarda, pero me parece que la autora se ha centrado más en la historia en sí misma que en los personajes, dejándolos un poco planos, sobre todo, en el campo emocional. Les falta cierta profundidad para terminar de conquistar al lector.
Con un estilo impecable y un buen ritmo narrativo, la historia fluye suavemente y atrapa por las sorpresas que la autora va desvelando a lo largo de las páginas.
Siempre es una gozada regresar a Pine Creek y a los MacKeage, aunque causa un poco de impresión saber que Grey (el protagonista de la primera novela) tiene ya algo más de sesenta años. La familia ha ido creciendo, hay hijos casados y muchos nietos, aunque el pueblo sigue siendo el mismo.
La trama, en esta ocasión, se desarrolla con giros sorprendentes y un final mágico. Desde que empezó la historia en el primer libro, hemos ido subiendo de nivel mágico, y quizás en esta suena todo un poco fantástico, pero el trasfondo que nos deja la historia es precioso: el amor es una potente energía que puede cambiar el mundo, pero el amor es cosa de dos. La autora nos presenta un mundo en el que la naturaleza se va deteriorando (como podemos ver ahora a causa del cambio climático) a causa de una energía negativa que parece querer destruirlo. Esta energía no es otra cosa que la falta de esperanza. Los protagonistas tendrán que aprender a confiar en que, juntos, lo pueden todo.
Después de haber conocido en las entregas anteriores la historia de Grey y por qué fue trasladado de época por el druida Daar, ahora viene la historia de Winter, la hija menor de Grey y Grace, y el motivo de aquel viaje en el tiempo. Ella es la séptima hija y, por lo tanto, la que está destinada a convertirse en druida. Winter es una joven llena de optimismo, de energía, de alegría de vivir; ama a todo el mundo, a todos los animales y a la naturaleza... y no tiene ni idea del destino que le espera. Cuando Daar descubre que alguien ha cortado el árbol de la vida, el que otorgaría todo el conocimiento druídico a Winter, obliga a Grey a decirle a su hija cuál es su misión. Pero para Winter, convertirse en druida significa no casarse, ni tener hijos... justo cuando acaba de conocer al hombre de su vida.
Matt es un hombre hecho a medida para Winter, ya que, a pesar de ser un ejecutivo millonario, tiene el aspecto de un Highlander con su cabello largo, sus dos metros de estatura y su desarrollada musculatura. Creo que podría haber sido un gran personaje, sobre todo por los secretos que guarda, pero me parece que la autora se ha centrado más en la historia en sí misma que en los personajes, dejándolos un poco planos, sobre todo, en el campo emocional. Les falta cierta profundidad para terminar de conquistar al lector.
Con un estilo impecable y un buen ritmo narrativo, la historia fluye suavemente y atrapa por las sorpresas que la autora va desvelando a lo largo de las páginas.
December 28, 2018
Re-reading.
Just as wonderful as I remember. Fabulous, timeless series. ;)
Just as wonderful as I remember. Fabulous, timeless series. ;)
February 4, 2022
Update:
Still a great read even knowing the ending. Matt remains and arrogant ass until he loses his heart and Winter is a sweet and sassy brat that you can't help but love. ...wish I'd done this reread sooner
OMG what a fantastic story... .i couldn't stop squealing for the last 30 pages! Totally out of left field with that twist at the end. Of course full of heat, passion, love and humor as any Chapman books is, but Matt and Winter's long awaited love story was a giant leap above what even i expected. With tons of little plot twists (that really i wish i could see i saw comin' but totally didn't) and glimpses into previous characters that leave you tearing up and thinking "AWWWWWWWW", this book really deserves 6 stars but as that's not allowed... 5 HUGE< GIANT and much deserved stars for "Only witha Highlander"... cant wait for more.
Still a great read even knowing the ending. Matt remains and arrogant ass until he loses his heart and Winter is a sweet and sassy brat that you can't help but love. ...wish I'd done this reread sooner
OMG what a fantastic story... .i couldn't stop squealing for the last 30 pages! Totally out of left field with that twist at the end. Of course full of heat, passion, love and humor as any Chapman books is, but Matt and Winter's long awaited love story was a giant leap above what even i expected. With tons of little plot twists (that really i wish i could see i saw comin' but totally didn't) and glimpses into previous characters that leave you tearing up and thinking "AWWWWWWWW", this book really deserves 6 stars but as that's not allowed... 5 HUGE< GIANT and much deserved stars for "Only witha Highlander"... cant wait for more.
August 14, 2010
I was into this book right away as the story gets rolling immediately. From the moment she sets eyes on Matt Gregor, Winter is hooked! Line and sinker..
This story is full of interesting, richly written characters. I enjoyed the verbal banter as well as the building of the tension between the two main characters and with the family members. There is humor in abundance as well as a finely crafted storyline. Several different mysteries pop up through the book and will all come together in the end to finally make sense. I hope there will be more on many of the supporting characters in the next book (or two?)..
I didn't realize at first that this was part of a series, but I am now on the hunt to get the others and read the series in order, especially now that I know there is a sequel to this book! Highly recommended reading.
This story is full of interesting, richly written characters. I enjoyed the verbal banter as well as the building of the tension between the two main characters and with the family members. There is humor in abundance as well as a finely crafted storyline. Several different mysteries pop up through the book and will all come together in the end to finally make sense. I hope there will be more on many of the supporting characters in the next book (or two?)..
I didn't realize at first that this was part of a series, but I am now on the hunt to get the others and read the series in order, especially now that I know there is a sequel to this book! Highly recommended reading.
June 17, 2019
La nueva generación Winter la séptima hija del clan MacKeage, se siente atraída por una mirada felina que visito su galería Matt un hombre que no acepta un no como respuesta le dará un cambio de 180º a lo que Winter esta acostumbrada, descubre que tiene poderes que sera la próxima Druida, pero no se imagina que Matt tiene un pasado que la involucra a ella para tratar de salvar a su hermano. Siguen las aventuras mucha magia, una pantera que sera amiga de Megan que esta embarazada pero algo deprimida ayudara a que sane un poco se desahogue con ella sin imaginar que es un humano en cuerpo de un animal, sale a colisión la raíz del árbol robado, la visita del futuro y todo es posible por el amor que se tienen solo tienen que saber como cuadrar con todo.
January 11, 2017
Pues este libro a mi no me ha gustado. He tardado un mes en leerlo, y porque me quiero acabar la saga que si no lo hubiera dejado a medias
Al principio me engancho rapidamente, pero luego me resulto una pesadez... el personaje de Matt no me termina de llamar
Y tanto lio con el puñetero pino, y tanta magia y¿no se enteran de nada?...
Y tanto sufrimiento para un final mas empalagoso que cien tarros de miel... que no, creo que es el unico libro de toda la saga que no me ha gustado
mi nota un 2, y porque salen Grey y Robbie
April 30, 2009
This book isn't up to par with the other books in this series.
The main character, Winter, is supposedly 25 years old, the youngest of 7 girls and has lived away at college. Her parents are very strong characters who have exposed their daughters to a wide variety things in life. Her emotional maturity was more in line with a 16 - 18 year old. The story would have been better with Winter being less naive and insecure.
The main character, Winter, is supposedly 25 years old, the youngest of 7 girls and has lived away at college. Her parents are very strong characters who have exposed their daughters to a wide variety things in life. Her emotional maturity was more in line with a 16 - 18 year old. The story would have been better with Winter being less naive and insecure.
October 5, 2015
Yeaaaaah, over it all. yawns
September 25, 2016
Vengo destilando ganas de hablaros de un libro y de una serie que me ha vuelto loca desde que empecé con ella, varios años atrás, y que cada vez se me hace mas duro no seguir mis instintos y terminarla ya, porque necesito saber que sucede con más personajes. Sin embargo, la voz de la paciencia me dice que espere, y os traiga poco a poco estas obras.
El día de hoy os voy a confesar porque me encanta esta serie: Todo es porque me gusta pensar que las leyes de la física, se pueden romper para poder lograr un fin honorable. Esta serie en específico me ha mostrado que la magia y el amor pueden ir cogidos de la mano, llegar a vuestros corazones y con un highlander podéis enamorarse y caer rendidas bajo la mano de la autora.
Hemos pasado ya por varios de los libros de esta serie. Recuerdo cuando leí EL HECHIZO DE GREY y lo que me conmovió la obra, sentía el corazón roto, pero poco a poco comencé a amar a cada personaje que iba apareciendo, dejando claro que todos tenían un porque y su lugar en un universo lleno de perfecta naturaleza, entre bosques y paisajes nevados.
Sólo con un highlander no es la excepción de la regla. Hay un destino que se debe cumplir y el padre Daar, con su siempre inoportuna personalidad, exigirá que se cumplan, sospechando horrorizado que el destino del hombre, sólo lo puede salvar una joven que aún no sabe que clase de legado tiene.
Y ahí entra Winter. Adore a esta mujer. No es de extrañar que siendo hija de Gray y Grace, y siendo la Benjamina de la familia, sea tan tozuda, gruñona, mimada y crea que puede solucionarlo todo. Dotada de un espíritu dulce, inocente, cándido y sobre todo profundo, es capaz de ver lo que los demás no son capaces de encontrar. Ella es la esperanza del mundo pero sobre todo, la de un desolado que necesita encontrar su camino.
Matt Gregor...¡Ay! Me tiene atontada, tengo que aceptarlo. Es un hombre con muchos secretos, pero de noble corazón. Un ser que perdió todo y que sabe que sólo hay una forma de cumplir un último juramento. Viril, sensual, honorable hasta el final, es el símbolo de la fuerza y la templanza, incluso de la sabiduría a pesar del dolor que lo mantiene anclado al negarse ser feliz.
Si a esta pareja, que desde el inicio tiene fuegos artificiales por cada vez que se ven, y se aprenden a conquistar, le añadimos el encanto de Gray y Grace treinta y muchos años después. Te harán divertirte como celosos padres y como grandes guardianes y protectores. Robbie por supuesto vuelve a aparecer como el guardián que está deparado y Daar.. bueno.. ya sabemos que nos vuelve loc@s a todos cuando se trata de que aparezca.
A esta historia se añade un personaje místico y misterioso que será en parte la guía para estas dos almas que necesitan redimir un pecado, y aceptar que ser lo que son no los limita al amar, sino todo lo contrario.
Para mí, cada página está plagada de dulzura, de ternura, de una historia desgarradora pero hermosa, y sobre todo mágica. El amor pulula, es verdad, pero también ese amor genérico del universo hacia el ser humano, y eso lo podréis disfrutar en esta obra, ya que Janet Chapman tiene una pluma maravillosa, que traspasa sus hojas para poder llegar al corazón, hacerte suspirar y decirte.. cree en la magia, enamorate.
Yo, nuevamente he caído loca de amor y no me arrepiento. ¡No señor! Por mi parte sólo os puedo pedir que le deis una oportunidad y desearos una ¡Feliz lectura!
https://www.amazon.es/S%C3%B3lo-con-h...
El día de hoy os voy a confesar porque me encanta esta serie: Todo es porque me gusta pensar que las leyes de la física, se pueden romper para poder lograr un fin honorable. Esta serie en específico me ha mostrado que la magia y el amor pueden ir cogidos de la mano, llegar a vuestros corazones y con un highlander podéis enamorarse y caer rendidas bajo la mano de la autora.
Hemos pasado ya por varios de los libros de esta serie. Recuerdo cuando leí EL HECHIZO DE GREY y lo que me conmovió la obra, sentía el corazón roto, pero poco a poco comencé a amar a cada personaje que iba apareciendo, dejando claro que todos tenían un porque y su lugar en un universo lleno de perfecta naturaleza, entre bosques y paisajes nevados.
Sólo con un highlander no es la excepción de la regla. Hay un destino que se debe cumplir y el padre Daar, con su siempre inoportuna personalidad, exigirá que se cumplan, sospechando horrorizado que el destino del hombre, sólo lo puede salvar una joven que aún no sabe que clase de legado tiene.
Y ahí entra Winter. Adore a esta mujer. No es de extrañar que siendo hija de Gray y Grace, y siendo la Benjamina de la familia, sea tan tozuda, gruñona, mimada y crea que puede solucionarlo todo. Dotada de un espíritu dulce, inocente, cándido y sobre todo profundo, es capaz de ver lo que los demás no son capaces de encontrar. Ella es la esperanza del mundo pero sobre todo, la de un desolado que necesita encontrar su camino.
Matt Gregor...¡Ay! Me tiene atontada, tengo que aceptarlo. Es un hombre con muchos secretos, pero de noble corazón. Un ser que perdió todo y que sabe que sólo hay una forma de cumplir un último juramento. Viril, sensual, honorable hasta el final, es el símbolo de la fuerza y la templanza, incluso de la sabiduría a pesar del dolor que lo mantiene anclado al negarse ser feliz.
Si a esta pareja, que desde el inicio tiene fuegos artificiales por cada vez que se ven, y se aprenden a conquistar, le añadimos el encanto de Gray y Grace treinta y muchos años después. Te harán divertirte como celosos padres y como grandes guardianes y protectores. Robbie por supuesto vuelve a aparecer como el guardián que está deparado y Daar.. bueno.. ya sabemos que nos vuelve loc@s a todos cuando se trata de que aparezca.
A esta historia se añade un personaje místico y misterioso que será en parte la guía para estas dos almas que necesitan redimir un pecado, y aceptar que ser lo que son no los limita al amar, sino todo lo contrario.
Para mí, cada página está plagada de dulzura, de ternura, de una historia desgarradora pero hermosa, y sobre todo mágica. El amor pulula, es verdad, pero también ese amor genérico del universo hacia el ser humano, y eso lo podréis disfrutar en esta obra, ya que Janet Chapman tiene una pluma maravillosa, que traspasa sus hojas para poder llegar al corazón, hacerte suspirar y decirte.. cree en la magia, enamorate.
Yo, nuevamente he caído loca de amor y no me arrepiento. ¡No señor! Por mi parte sólo os puedo pedir que le deis una oportunidad y desearos una ¡Feliz lectura!
https://www.amazon.es/S%C3%B3lo-con-h...
September 21, 2011
This book fulfilled my need for cheesy, unappetizing, embarrassing romance novels for the time being. I understand that this type of romance novel is firmly entrenched in our world--it's the daytime soaps of books--but is it too much to ask for decent plots/characters/romance to be integrated in them aside from in (some) chick-lit and regular fiction? Sometimes I just want to read about the road two people take to falling in love without the pretext of 'other interests' in their lives taking up lots of chapter space. But make it worth it!
First off, I haven't read any of the other books in the series leading up to this one. I was a bit confused at first, then stopped and did a quick scan of the plot summaries (and honestly the book does a lot of recap towards the middle) so that was fine. The magic of it all felt strangely placed in the book because, as a new reader, it felt plopped in rather suddenly from an otherwise innocuous first chapter.
Winter is a bland character. She's 24 and yet completely naive. She's also portrayed as this 'perfect' woman: super compassionate, great daughter/sister, protector of nature, always sweet, lady-on-the-street-but-a-freak-in-the-bed minx, and super powerful druidh to boot. Gag. Also, she must be protected from everything in life by all the big strong men around her because she's just a fragile female. Matt (our love interest) is constantly picking her up in his beefy hands because she's too tiny to climb onto horses and into trucks herself.
The kicker came for me when, on what was her second day of knowing Matt, he lifts her into his truck then proceeds to buckle her into her seat. Is she a toddler? Is she a paraplegic? Broken arms? Why the hell was this added in the story? Winter, who up until now has been trying to act all 'I am a strong women who won't fall for your hotness' doesn't think this is ridiculous in the slightest. I felt like I was reading Twilight for a second because I'm pretty sure this happens in that crap book, too.
Look, hold the door open for me, hold my hand over puddles, whatever, but this is taking chivalry just a tad too far. The book, for me, just got worse from there.
I know these books aren't on the same level, but my first introduction to the 'Scotland Highlander' archetype was Outlander by Diana Galbaldon (which I loved). Claire was a 'modern' day woman with an 18th century Scotsman, Jamie. He tried to pull the 'over-protecting the little woman' thing at times, but she always pushed back. When she did take his protection, it never felt like it was because she was so incapable of defending herself, but she loved him and, well, he was a warrior. She was still a fully-realized adult and character who got out of other messes by herself. That is what is missing in this book.
I liked the twist with Talking Tom, but the ending with the pinetree whining and magic-stuff bored me, and I skipped quite a bit. It seemed like a whole of fuss throughout the book for no reason since
First off, I haven't read any of the other books in the series leading up to this one. I was a bit confused at first, then stopped and did a quick scan of the plot summaries (and honestly the book does a lot of recap towards the middle) so that was fine. The magic of it all felt strangely placed in the book because, as a new reader, it felt plopped in rather suddenly from an otherwise innocuous first chapter.
Winter is a bland character. She's 24 and yet completely naive. She's also portrayed as this 'perfect' woman: super compassionate, great daughter/sister, protector of nature, always sweet, lady-on-the-street-but-a-freak-in-the-bed minx, and super powerful druidh to boot. Gag. Also, she must be protected from everything in life by all the big strong men around her because she's just a fragile female. Matt (our love interest) is constantly picking her up in his beefy hands because she's too tiny to climb onto horses and into trucks herself.
The kicker came for me when, on what was her second day of knowing Matt, he lifts her into his truck then proceeds to buckle her into her seat. Is she a toddler? Is she a paraplegic? Broken arms? Why the hell was this added in the story? Winter, who up until now has been trying to act all 'I am a strong women who won't fall for your hotness' doesn't think this is ridiculous in the slightest. I felt like I was reading Twilight for a second because I'm pretty sure this happens in that crap book, too.
Look, hold the door open for me, hold my hand over puddles, whatever, but this is taking chivalry just a tad too far. The book, for me, just got worse from there.
I know these books aren't on the same level, but my first introduction to the 'Scotland Highlander' archetype was Outlander by Diana Galbaldon (which I loved). Claire was a 'modern' day woman with an 18th century Scotsman, Jamie. He tried to pull the 'over-protecting the little woman' thing at times, but she always pushed back. When she did take his protection, it never felt like it was because she was so incapable of defending herself, but she loved him and, well, he was a warrior. She was still a fully-realized adult and character who got out of other messes by herself. That is what is missing in this book.
I liked the twist with Talking Tom, but the ending with the pinetree whining and magic-stuff bored me, and I skipped quite a bit. It seemed like a whole of fuss throughout the book for no reason since
September 7, 2011
Well. Great book, but I am really getting annoyed with the out of the blue "Oh I am in love with him and would die for him" from who knows where. No building, just there. However, it was a great read! Love this series. I also love the fact when I read one of these it says present time, and the next present time book is 50 years later! Gotta love it!
Sooo... Winter, the seventh daughter of the seventh daughter of the seventh son, meets a hottie highlander who happens to walk into her gallery. She is going to be druidh. Something is up with him, can't say what. THEN, more things are up, and a big mess to fix & parents to schmooze. Just a cute story. Everything is a spoiler.
*** Read in order if you can, but it doesn't ruin it if you read out of order.
Sooo... Winter, the seventh daughter of the seventh daughter of the seventh son, meets a hottie highlander who happens to walk into her gallery. She is going to be druidh. Something is up with him, can't say what. THEN, more things are up, and a big mess to fix & parents to schmooze. Just a cute story. Everything is a spoiler.
*** Read in order if you can, but it doesn't ruin it if you read out of order.
July 19, 2015
I need to make time to review this book and series properly. I adored both!!! This is my favorite from the series. after reading these books I added "fantasy" to my list of favorite genres.
I must at least say this book aced the features I most look for in a novel:
Originality/non-predictability
Credibility in characters: (I should 'feel them'. Their emotions and reactions as well as the plot must fit the person. I should forget its fiction.
Pace: Don't put me to sleep waiting for something to happen.
Anticipation: I like to be on the edge of my seat tempted to skip pages to end my suspenseful misery. (I seldom read thrillers. I like all my books to hold my interest.)
I must at least say this book aced the features I most look for in a novel:
Originality/non-predictability
Credibility in characters: (I should 'feel them'. Their emotions and reactions as well as the plot must fit the person. I should forget its fiction.
Pace: Don't put me to sleep waiting for something to happen.
Anticipation: I like to be on the edge of my seat tempted to skip pages to end my suspenseful misery. (I seldom read thrillers. I like all my books to hold my interest.)
March 30, 2014
I totally fell in love with Matt... and his real identity was a surprise for me. And Winter is very lucky to have him.
I would liked to have them both kill the druid but heck we cannot have everything LOL
the 4 stars are because of Tom... I didn't like it the ending so much.
Onto the next one!
I would liked to have them both kill the druid but heck we cannot have everything LOL
the 4 stars are because of Tom... I didn't like it the ending so much.
Onto the next one!
March 29, 2014
good fun. always like a book with a hunky Scots in it. add a druidh and all is set for a time travel romance.
February 6, 2023
Magically delightful.
September 5, 2020
Too bad there are only five stars because this book deserves so much more. The passion and love in this book for family and tradition is so strong that you will find yourself smiling as you read. The seventh daughter of the seventh child (supposed to be son but was a daughter) was destined to be a wizard but is that what Winter really wanted. She was passionate about everything and right before her twenty-fifth birthday (which was the same day as her six sisters) she was told by her parents that she had a destiny if she wanted it but they also told her that she would have to choose between her destiny and a husband and family. By this time she had met Matt Gregor and had fallen hopelessly in love. This is a wonderful story about her and Matt's journey through this test and how they overcame the hardship. Greatest read.
December 24, 2011
3.5 stars
We skip ahead from Book 4 (Robbie's story) to Winter's story... We know from Book 1 that Daar (Pendaar) needed to bring Greyland MacKeage forward in time from the 13th century so that he could find his true "mate" in Grace Sutter. Daar knows that their 7th daughter (all daughters born around the winter solstice) is to be his druid replacement -- that he is to teach her how to use her magic to keep their clans alive and healthy. But Daar has always maintained that Winter won't come into her powers until she's an old woman of at least 70.
Background: Grace Sutter, Winter's mom, is from a large family born all around the summer solstice. She was "supposed to be" the 7th son of the 7th son, except she was, of course, born a girl. Her sister is Mary Sutton, Robbie's mom who shortly after he was born; Mary is also a Guardian, and her soul now lives in the a snowy owl that follows Robbie and the MacKeages and MacBains around on TarStone mountain. Robbie MacBain is the "official" Guardian over the MacBains and the MacKeages. In Book 4, he had to go back to the 13th century to get the taproot from the Tree of Life guarded by Curam de Bain, a "young" wizard (in comparison to Daar) who is Daar's rival; Curam is supposed to be very cunning. Curam and Daar were both "fighting" over the heritage of the next druid heir, although *why* they should have to fight or manipulate the blood lines was never made clear. Daar needed the taproot to replace his book of spells needed to make permanent the spell that brought back Greyland MacKeage and 3 others (including Robbie's father, Michael MacBain) forward in time; without this "book", Grey and the others will be hurled back through time and space into their own time, ripping the families, and who knows what else, apart. Since Daar's original, most powerful staff was broken in two in Book 1, he's been training a newer staff, which blew up his cabin and his own book of spells. Robbie did locate the taproot and Daar did make the time travel spell permanent, but by taking Curam's taproot, Robbie destroyed Curam's Tree of Life - thus his source of power and spells. (Or so we've been told.)
So... in this book, Daar finds that the "new" Tree of Life growing from the stolen taproot is dying. Some disturbance has affected all living Trees of Life for all living druids; the trees are fighting the disturbance, which is draining them of their magic, power, and lives. Daar tells Grey and Grace that Winter must assume her druid role now; she's the only hope to restore the balance of power. But for Winter to take on her druid role, she'll have to give up a husband and children, because husbands are only in the way, and having children will take away her powers.
Except that no one's told Winter anything about her "role" or what the rules are. She's become a successful artist who primarily paints scenes of nature that are both whimsical and a little other-worldy spiritual. Her gallery is doing well selling her works, as well as those of Talking Tom, a 70-something year old man who appeared about 2 years ago and who carves figurines of nature, often crows. Tom is quite secretive about who he is and his story, but he's a good friend to Winter and to most of the folk in Pine Creek.
Into Winter's gallery comes Matheson Gregor, or Matt -- a wealthy, successful businessman who's company manufactures private jets with fighter pilot mach speed. Matt purchases 2 of Winter's paintings immediately and commissions her to help him choose the site of his new home and create renderings to show what the house looks like, drawings that architects will use to create the home. Oh, and 2 years ago, he purchased Bear Mountain, next door to TarStone Mountain. AND Matheson means "son of bear" in Gaelic, while Gregor is Scots.
Matt also clearly has designs on Winter, herself. But just why is he so anxious to make Winter his own? What does he know about her powers? What does he know about Gesader, the black panther that Robbie brought back from the 13th century as a cub and gave to Winter as a pet? Only the family knows about Gesader (Gaelic for "enchanter"); everyone else thinks the black panther is just a myth.
Winter is falling fast for Matt. But will she choose love and family over her druid powers? Must she choose? And can she save the Trees of Life or is it the End of the World for mankind? And who the heck is Talking Tom, and why does he seem to have such a vested interest in all these goings on?
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I liked the light banter of old-fashioned romance between Winter and Matt in this book. I enjoyed allowing the story to enfold, and I wasn't as tempted to read ahead. It was nice to see major chemistry without the two people jumping into bed at the first opportunity, as has happened time and time again in the earlier books. It was fun to learn more about the MacKeage girls - who they are, what they've become, and how close they are. And I really liked knowing that Grey and Grace still have a close, loving, sexy relationship!
A lot happens in this book, and at times, the various parts feel disconnected from the whole. But the pieces do come together... maybe a bit too neatly at the end?
Fun read. Good bringing together of all the events up 'til now in the series in this book. Glad to know that stubborn women like Winter can find a way around the "rules" and figure out how to have it all.
We skip ahead from Book 4 (Robbie's story) to Winter's story... We know from Book 1 that Daar (Pendaar) needed to bring Greyland MacKeage forward in time from the 13th century so that he could find his true "mate" in Grace Sutter. Daar knows that their 7th daughter (all daughters born around the winter solstice) is to be his druid replacement -- that he is to teach her how to use her magic to keep their clans alive and healthy. But Daar has always maintained that Winter won't come into her powers until she's an old woman of at least 70.
Background: Grace Sutter, Winter's mom, is from a large family born all around the summer solstice. She was "supposed to be" the 7th son of the 7th son, except she was, of course, born a girl. Her sister is Mary Sutton, Robbie's mom who shortly after he was born; Mary is also a Guardian, and her soul now lives in the a snowy owl that follows Robbie and the MacKeages and MacBains around on TarStone mountain. Robbie MacBain is the "official" Guardian over the MacBains and the MacKeages. In Book 4, he had to go back to the 13th century to get the taproot from the Tree of Life guarded by Curam de Bain, a "young" wizard (in comparison to Daar) who is Daar's rival; Curam is supposed to be very cunning. Curam and Daar were both "fighting" over the heritage of the next druid heir, although *why* they should have to fight or manipulate the blood lines was never made clear. Daar needed the taproot to replace his book of spells needed to make permanent the spell that brought back Greyland MacKeage and 3 others (including Robbie's father, Michael MacBain) forward in time; without this "book", Grey and the others will be hurled back through time and space into their own time, ripping the families, and who knows what else, apart. Since Daar's original, most powerful staff was broken in two in Book 1, he's been training a newer staff, which blew up his cabin and his own book of spells. Robbie did locate the taproot and Daar did make the time travel spell permanent, but by taking Curam's taproot, Robbie destroyed Curam's Tree of Life - thus his source of power and spells. (Or so we've been told.)
So... in this book, Daar finds that the "new" Tree of Life growing from the stolen taproot is dying. Some disturbance has affected all living Trees of Life for all living druids; the trees are fighting the disturbance, which is draining them of their magic, power, and lives. Daar tells Grey and Grace that Winter must assume her druid role now; she's the only hope to restore the balance of power. But for Winter to take on her druid role, she'll have to give up a husband and children, because husbands are only in the way, and having children will take away her powers.
Except that no one's told Winter anything about her "role" or what the rules are. She's become a successful artist who primarily paints scenes of nature that are both whimsical and a little other-worldy spiritual. Her gallery is doing well selling her works, as well as those of Talking Tom, a 70-something year old man who appeared about 2 years ago and who carves figurines of nature, often crows. Tom is quite secretive about who he is and his story, but he's a good friend to Winter and to most of the folk in Pine Creek.
Into Winter's gallery comes Matheson Gregor, or Matt -- a wealthy, successful businessman who's company manufactures private jets with fighter pilot mach speed. Matt purchases 2 of Winter's paintings immediately and commissions her to help him choose the site of his new home and create renderings to show what the house looks like, drawings that architects will use to create the home. Oh, and 2 years ago, he purchased Bear Mountain, next door to TarStone Mountain. AND Matheson means "son of bear" in Gaelic, while Gregor is Scots.
Matt also clearly has designs on Winter, herself. But just why is he so anxious to make Winter his own? What does he know about her powers? What does he know about Gesader, the black panther that Robbie brought back from the 13th century as a cub and gave to Winter as a pet? Only the family knows about Gesader (Gaelic for "enchanter"); everyone else thinks the black panther is just a myth.
Winter is falling fast for Matt. But will she choose love and family over her druid powers? Must she choose? And can she save the Trees of Life or is it the End of the World for mankind? And who the heck is Talking Tom, and why does he seem to have such a vested interest in all these goings on?
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I liked the light banter of old-fashioned romance between Winter and Matt in this book. I enjoyed allowing the story to enfold, and I wasn't as tempted to read ahead. It was nice to see major chemistry without the two people jumping into bed at the first opportunity, as has happened time and time again in the earlier books. It was fun to learn more about the MacKeage girls - who they are, what they've become, and how close they are. And I really liked knowing that Grey and Grace still have a close, loving, sexy relationship!
A lot happens in this book, and at times, the various parts feel disconnected from the whole. But the pieces do come together... maybe a bit too neatly at the end?
Fun read. Good bringing together of all the events up 'til now in the series in this book. Glad to know that stubborn women like Winter can find a way around the "rules" and figure out how to have it all.
October 5, 2021
This novel is not nearly as good as the others in the series and the ending is both abrupt and slightly confusing. At least one major issue is not satisfactorily resolved and this was quite disappointing.
Given the build-up to this installment, I was expecting a lot more from this novel and it did not come close to meeting its potential. Overall, a shallow story where the characters all lacked depth
Given the build-up to this installment, I was expecting a lot more from this novel and it did not come close to meeting its potential. Overall, a shallow story where the characters all lacked depth
May 5, 2022
Terrific
I loved Gaseader. The dream sequences were interesting. The big reveal - there were several actually - well timed. The characters fascinating. The storyline solid. I would definitely read the books in order. Make sure to start with the correct series sequence. There are 3 series within this 'world'. The characters are all interelated. The stories and series' will flow much better if read in the proper order, though they can be read independently.
I loved Gaseader. The dream sequences were interesting. The big reveal - there were several actually - well timed. The characters fascinating. The storyline solid. I would definitely read the books in order. Make sure to start with the correct series sequence. There are 3 series within this 'world'. The characters are all interelated. The stories and series' will flow much better if read in the proper order, though they can be read independently.
December 23, 2019
This book is about the oldest McKeage Daughter Winter. She's the one all this basically started for way back in the 12th century. There are some surprises in this bookAnd some of the characters you start not rooting for and then rooting for again. It's a good go
May 29, 2023
Love this series
The seventh daughter, Winter, finally gets her story. Also, the druidh everyone was afraid of in previous books comes to light. This is such a fun story and a culmination of one of the early story arcs. Wonderful.
The seventh daughter, Winter, finally gets her story. Also, the druidh everyone was afraid of in previous books comes to light. This is such a fun story and a culmination of one of the early story arcs. Wonderful.
September 3, 2017
So funny and exciting to read, I really enjoyed this one. Didn't much like the ending, should have been more to it, I think.
May 26, 2019
4+ stars
August 7, 2019
If you are into magic and suspended belief then this book is okay.
April 10, 2020
This story is the conclusion of the whole first 4 books! It brings all of the questions from the other stories together in a very good way.
June 2, 2020
Another tiny girl and giant man trope with lots and lots of magic.
September 20, 2021
3 stars, but I know that rating is a me thing, not a the book is sub par thing.
July 3, 2022
Great book, wonderful author
I love Janet Chapman books and the world she created. Great characters and story. It has romance and mystery and wildlife.
I love Janet Chapman books and the world she created. Great characters and story. It has romance and mystery and wildlife.
August 4, 2023
Decent pacing. Not bad. =)
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