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Sins of a Highland Devil Paperback – August 9, 2019

by Sue-Ellen Welfonder (Author), Allie Mackay (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 448 ratings
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Be swept away to medieval Scotland in book one of USA Today bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder’s thrilling Highland Warriors trilogy where passion blazes between a proud Highland warrior chieftain and a daring lass - and true love proves a more powerful weapon than any sword… Highland Warriors SeriesThree fierce warriors in a battle only one can win… three proud women sworn to end the bloodshed…Sins of a Highland DevilHighland Warriors Book 1A fiery passion… Known throughout the Glen of Many Legends as ‘The Devil,’ James Cameron leads his clan with ruthless determination. He knows no weakness—until a headstrong, flame-haired beauty from a rival clan tempts him to sin.Forbidden desires unleashed…Catriona MacDonald’s past encounters with James have proved that ladies who play with fire can get scorched. But her brush with this devil leaves her burning to feel his touch once more, even though the fierce warrior is her sworn enemy.The price of their longing…Divided by centuries of clan feuds, strife, and rivalries, they share a fierce passion for the glen they each claim as their own. When the king orders a battle to the death to determine dominance, banishment threatens and long-held boundaries blur. James and Catriona soon discover there is much pleasure to be found in each other’s embrace. But their love must be paid in blood and the battle facing them could shatter their world.“Redemption, love, and loyalty in glorious, perilous mid-fourteenth century Scotland.” ~ Booklist Highland Warriors Trilogy:Sins of a Highland DevilTemptation of a Highland Scoundrel (coming soon)Seduction of a Highland Warrior (coming soon)Stand-Alone Read ... Full-length Novel ... HEA ... No Cliffhangers
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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Highland Warriors
  2. Print length
    358 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 9, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1076186335
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1076186331
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Romantic Times TOP PICK, 4 ½ Stars, and K.I.S.S Hero Award
 
"Rich in love and legend, steeped in honor ... a sensual and emotional read." ~ RT Book Reviews
 
"Richly enjoyable. Welfonder is a master storyteller." ~ARomanceReview.com
 
 "Welfonder continues to weave magical tales." ~ Booklist
 
"The Highland Warriors trilogy is a true treasure." ~ Heather Graham,New York Times Bestselling Author
 
 
 

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Mini-Excerpt I ~ Sins of a Highland Devil
 
A Fiery Wench...
 
The MacDonald wench stood at the edge of the chaos. James stepped closer to the wall, hoping he erred. Unfortunately, he hadn't. She was truly there, hands on her hips and looking haughty as always.
Joining him, his cousin Colin gave a low whistle. "She's Catriona MacDonald,the chief's sister. The wildest of that heathenish lot."
"I know who she is." James did. "And she is wild - so prickly some say she sleeps in a bed of nettles."
Colin laughed. "She's bonnie all the same."
James scowled at the lass. "So is the deep blue sea until you sink in its depths and drown."

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 9, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1076186335
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1076186331
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 448 ratings

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"Welfonder brings legends and love to life." - Fresh Fiction

USA Today bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder won Romantic Times Best First Historical Romance Award for her debut title, Devil in a Kilt. Since then, many of her books have been RT Award nominees, and most have received RT Top Picks and K.I.S.S. Hero Awards. She is thrilled to be a winner of InD'Tale's RONE Award. Her favorite reader compliment is that her stories transport them to medieval Scotland, the setting of most of her books. She is known for her strong heroines, Alpha heroes, and weaving Highland magic and humor into her tales.

Sue-Ellen also writes as Allie Mackay, penning contemporary paranormals, mostly set in the Scottish Highlands.

Welfonder Books and Series

The First Knight ~ Spin-off to the Ravenscraig Legacy series

Clan MacKenzie (MacKenzies of Kintail)

Devil in a Kilt ~ Special 20th Anniversary Edition

Bride of the Beast

Only for a Knight

Highland Warriors (Camerons, Mackintoshes, MacDonalds)

Sins of a Highland Devil

Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel

Seduction of a Highland Warrior

Once Upon a Highland Christmas

A Yuletide Promise

Bonus Intro to Highland Warriors

Highland Interludes

Return to Kintail (MacKenzies)

#1 – The Taming of Mairi MacKenzie

#2 – Winter Fire

Highland Knights (MacLeans & MacKinnons)

#1 – Knight in Her Bed

#2 – Master of the Highlands

#3 – Wedding for a Knight

Scottish Regency Romance

The Laird of Lyongate Hall

The Kiss at Midnight

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Allie Mackay Series

The Ravenscraig Legacy (MacDougalls & Others)

#1 - Highlander in Her Bed

#2 – Highlander in Her Dreams

#3 – Tall, Dark, and Kilted

#4 – Some Like It Kilted

#5 – Must Love Kilts

#6 - Haunted Warrior

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Welfonder Short Stories

Celtic Enchantment Series

#1 - Falling in Time

#2 - The Seventh Sister

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Denise Riemer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fighting attraction
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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I fell in love with this book from page one, the attraction between James Cameron and Catriona MacDonald was strong for some years, but the clans were enemies, the story has a touch of the supernatural with ghosts and people that can for see the future! Story moves with a fast pace, involving three clans in all,the Cameron clan, MacDonald clan ,and MacKintosh clan! Loved James and Catriona is a very strong woman who knows what she wants and goes out to get it. Catriona brother Aladair has a older dog I thought was adorable, there is a battle scenes between the three clans that was so realistic, I almost could feel their pain! The complete story was one of the best I've read in some time, I'd recommend this book to anyone that enjoys historical Scottish Highlanders, Fantastic story!
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Rebecca Beechler
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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This is an exciting love story. Warning: it can be gory but it is exciting and love scenes are not ass "X" rated as most.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Passionate, Page-Turner!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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This is the first book I’ve read by Sue-Ellen Welfonder, and I must say that it held my attention immensely!!
The story is mysterious, with substance, great suspense, wonderful characters and steamy romance!! Well done indeed!!!
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NavyWave62
5.0 out of 5 stars HELD ME FROM THE FIRST PAGE TO THE LAST!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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I haven't read these in order. I read book 2 first, then 3 and now book 1. I mentioned in my review for book 2, that I wasn't lost reading out of order, which is true. But, after reading this one, and getting the feeling for the H/h in book 2 I think it would mean more to read in order. So much of the history of the 3 clans are learned in this book.

The author states in this book, this isn't your normal Highland story. Oh, it was so much more. The battle scenes were intense. You could almost smell the blood and feel the tension of those fighting. This author knows how to weave a story.

I enjoy the paranormal aspects, seems to go with the folklore of the Highlands. I had no problem immersing myself into those aspects of the lore.

There is lovemaking, outside of marriage, only described once and heat level 3.5 out of 5. You could feel the attraction the H/h had for each other, but my oh my how they fought it.

Interesting secondary character's too and animals made it entertaining. This is a story that I hated to see end because I felt apart of the turmoil, love and suspense it was a fantastic escape.

No cheating, no cliffhanger for our H/h, HEA, tad of spice and romance. I can't improve on the blurb, just recommending this story, author and series. (ljb)
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Steamy Highlander Romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
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Fantasy type romance, with ghosts, myth, legends and an enchanted Stag. This was about people, past and present, who love the Legacy they share in this Highland glen. Strong irresistibly handsome warrior heroes, beautiful courageous heroines. King James decides he will end the clan rivalry and failed alliances with one battle. 30 premier warriors from each clan will fight it out until the last warrior standing to become the leader of The Legacy of the Glen. Interesting storyline. Well written by Sue Ellen Welfonder.
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Darlene Summers
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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This is the first time I have read anything from this author and I did love the story line. It combines mystery, magic, heartbreak, characters hold their own and invite you to scream (just get a grip) my only complaint is that there is much repeated conversation that often lead to confusion. Could have actually removed about 100 pages and had a better book. Anyway I am looking forward to the next in the series
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Leah Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars Another favorite read by Sue-Ellen Welfonder!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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Just sixty-some pages into the book James had smoke rising from the pages just by his words and I was totally in love with him. This couple definitely have chemistry! I see him as my sword tossing hero. :) I see myself in Catriona with her hellcat ways and she's always at any given moment ready to jump into the fray with dagger raised to protect those she loves and herself if needs be. What fire this woman has!

As always and one of the things that I love about Sue-Ellen's stories is that the lore, spirit, and magic of Scotland abound within her pages. The Makers of Dreams Grizel and Gorm and their pet white stag Rannoch, the Bowing Stone, and two spirits, Scandia and Donar, who's story will tear at your heart are sure to draw you in along with the magical mist that entranced me imagining it whirling and floating across the land.

The King demands an end to the feuding of the three clans of the Glen of Many Legends and calls for 30 warriors from each clan fight to the death until only one remains standing who will possess ownership of the glen. As I was reading the fight scenes I could actually hear the screams and swords clashing and see the men with muscles straining and faces distorted with rage. Smell the blood and see the dead and wounded where they lay and the ground soaked red with their life's blood. I could hear the crowd (lowlanders and courtly guests for the most part) roar as they cheered the deaths and felt anger about the way they were taking something serious and making sport out of it. At the end, the three lairds stand as one and the King is satisfied there will be peace between the clans now.

Little do the Lairds know that their sisters will form a bond and make a pact that will ensure this peace and so starts the journey with this series. Join James and Catriona as they accept the love that fate has in store for them and the road they travel to get there. It's full of banter that will curl your toes at one point and have you laughing the next, and treachery that will keep you wondering up til the last moment. And Magic... what would we be without some magic?
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C. S.
3.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy Was The Best Part. 3 1/2 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
3 1/2 star review from me. First time reading this authors works. Slow start to an interesting plot. After the 8th chapter it started getting more interesting and that kept me going. I liked the ghosts and fantasy parts the most. Characters were good. Their attraction to each other was good and well done. I have all three books so I hope they are a little more exciting than this one is?
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5.0 out of 5 stars A typical clan story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2023
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A clan story about 3 clans that all share the one glen, they have disputes, raids, fights but at heart they are all highlanders & have a code & honour that they live by. There are 3 young attractive lairds & they have 3 beautiful sisters, so intrigue and adventures surely will follow. Well worth a read.
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read
Reviewed in India on May 9, 2023
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I rarely read historical genre books. This was my introduction to the genre and things were super interesting with the paranormal aspects. It was sweet, emotional and full of mystery!
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HM Holten
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Highland Saga with Layers of Myth
Reviewed in Germany on February 20, 2022
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Three Clans, three leaders, and their respective sisters take centre stage in Sins of a Highland Devil. For generations, the McDonalds, Camerons, and the Macintoshes have fought about the right to rule the Glen of Many Legends. Now the King has forced the issue, the clans must fight to the death to win their claim.

The political tension goes much further and the whys and wherefores run in the background of this romantic saga.

Catriona MacDonald crosses the path of James Cameron, not for the first time. The straightforward clan tension between them has added layers of passion and attraction, something they both deny.

Will the battle of clans bring release? To find out, you must read this magical story of love, ghosts, ancient helpers, wily Scotsmen, bloodthirsty Lowlanders, and the beautiful Highland nature.

Sue-Ellen Welfonder brings her characters to life with consummate skill. The narrative is full of wonders and beautifully crafted legends, unexpected encounters, and a landscape whose beauty can move the earth.
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Foxy
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2014
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I liked it and wanted to get the next one but it wasn't fantastic. An enjoyable read and full of information and facts. Anyone that like Scottish history romances will love this. Characters are fun and interesting
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Mary Heron
5.0 out of 5 stars At on a romantic and horrifying.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2021
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Catriona is a McDonald living in a place in the highlands called the Glen of Many Legends. The Glen is also shared by two other highland clans, the Campbell's and the Mackintosh's. All three clans have long been in dispute over which one of them owns the Glen and there have been trouble between them for centuries. The last legal owner of the Glen has just died without a will so each clan has petitioned the King for the rights to the glen. The king declares they will decide ownership by trial by combat, the three clans will each field thirty men who will city to the death, no quarter given. This is the horrifying part of the book, I won't spoil it for anyone but it's one of the most heartbreak scenes I have ever read. Men dying for entertainment. Catriona is also heartbroken she has to watch her brother and relatives right for survival against a man she loves----------- James Cameron, and once the battle is over ------ if he lives------- she is determined he will be hers. But there is more than just the trial by combat to worry about.
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