The witch and the warrior karyn monk pdf

He expects to find an old hag Instead he finds a young woman of unearthly beauty. There's only one problem: Gwendolyn has no power to bewitch or to heal. Now she must pretend to be a sorceress--or herself perish. But can she use her common sense to save Alex's son, and her natural powers as a woman to enchant a fierce and handsome Highland warrior--before a dangerous enemy destroys them both?

Condemned as a witch and murderess by the accusation of her own kinsman, Robert MacSween, beautiful Gwendolyn MacSween faces a fiery death at the stake, just as her mother had before her. But as the timbers of Gwendolyn's pyre are lit, rescue comes unexpectedly in the form of Mad Alex MacDunn, Laird of the MacDunns, who has sought out Gwendolyn in the hope that the witch can cure his dying son.

MacDunn and his men fight their way out of the MacSween keep with Gwendolyn in tow, knowing that their actions may incite clan warfare. At the MacDunn stronghold, Gwendolyn discovers that her rescue isn't the salvation she had hoped for, as she finds herself once again under the threat of death. Though she is no witch, she must pretend to be one, for her own sake and that of the boy in her care.

With only her common sense and the minor knowledge of healing she has gleaned from her dead mother's journals, Gwendolyn must save the young boy or lose her life.

Her challenging task is complicated by her growing feelings for the fierce and tormented Mad Alex. From Library Journal a healer, making things difficult and dangerous as she tries to save a young boy's life and ends up winning over a clanAand the clan's leaderAin the process. Monk spins a fascinating, readable story of passion and magic that will charm readers who like their historicals laced with humor and appealing characters.

Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc. From the Publisher "An enthralling tale of two compelling, heartwarming characters and the healing power of love I loved it!

This is [an] author to watch. Brooks Favorite scene with Gwendolyn- Getting the stone to destroy her enemy. Favorite scene with Alex- The final battle scene. Together- Making love after she almost dies to protect Alex's people. I'm impressed with her ability to keep a story exciting, romantic, funny, and suspenseful all in one. Although her language tends to be a bit too modern and American for the location and era of her stories, she provides good scenery and character development.

Her heroes tend to be smart and powerful, but still vulnerable and human. Never too much unnecessary info. Her books keep you hooked from start to finish. My main complaint about this story came towards the end. The actions of the heroine were the usual "I have to leave everyone who loves me in order to save them.

She was sure their enemy would slaughter them. Never mind that it took only the hero and three of his men to save her from her enemy's castle in the first scene. Otherwise, a very enjoyable read. She has given up on trying to convince her clan that she is just a regular woman. Her cruel and greedy cousin, Robert, has made them all believe that she used witchcraft to murder her father. Her clan throws a celebration as they tie her to a stake and prepare burn her to death.

Alex is the laird of the clan MacDunn. He needs a miracle. His son, David, is dying and no healer has been able to save the boy. Having heard of the MacSween witch, he has come to the MacSween clan in hopes of bringing her back to his castle to save David. When they arrive, they are welcomed to join in the celebration of the burning of the witch. Alex and his men must rescue her from the burning stake so that they can take her to save David.

She is Alex's last hope for his son's life. Upon arriving at MacDunn castle, it is obvious that the clan loathes the idea of having a witch in their midst. The people are hostile, trying every ritual possible to save themselves from her evil spells. One clan member is even making attempts to kill her. Alex must protect her so that she can heal his son. Monk has developed wonderful characters and subtle humor throughout this book. The fabulous story line is filled with action, intrigue, and mostly the superstitions of the times in such a lively manner, readers will feel they have entered a time machine, experience medieval life first hand, turning this book into a must read for fans of historical romance.

Monk illuminates the era with her fabulous novels. Through her fascinating fiction, Karyn Monk provides an intriguing insight into witchcraft in thirteenth century Scotland I loved it! Now love casts its spell in the Highlands, as a warrior seeks a miracle from a mysterious lady of secrets and magic Suspected of witchcraft, Gwendolyn MacSween has been condemned to being burned at the stake at the hands of her own clan. Yet rescue comes from a most unlikely source.