Leanne Burroughs Reviews

Added August 20, 2005

Her Highland Rogue

Author: Leanne Burroughs
Publisher: Vintage Romance Publishing
Available At: www.vrpublishing.com
Publishing Date: September 2005
Genre: Romance: Historical/Scottish
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 0-9770107-9-1
Author Email/Website: www.leanneburroughs.com
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

Her Highland Rogue will become everyone's favorite book!

Leanne Burroughs continues the fiery tale of Scotland's history with Highlander Duncan MacThomas and his lady wife, Catherine Gillingham of England. They were forced to wed by King Edward's decree and for the purpose of binding Scottish nobles to the throne by marriage. Although both reluctantly entered into this union, their reserve slowly melts to a white-hot passion.

The creative blending of history and romance will appeal to readers on several levels. The author's research and understanding of Scottish politics is made evident through the characters' actions and dialogue. Leanne Burroughs has an obvious love for this country and its people. The setting is very realistic and is filled with many fascinating details.

Yet, this story shines most brightly through the main characters of Duncan and Catherine. Both of them have a vibrancy that pulses through these pages. Their personalities are strong and sensual. This author is also extremely skillful with dialogue and was able to make Duncan's Scottish burr seem almost audible. The rest of the characters move the story along with a determined purpose. The mixture of historical and fictional personalities gives the readers a more intimate look at this time period.

The sexual tension between Duncan and Catherine reflects their own inner struggles as well as their loyalties to their respective countries. There is a magnetism between them that literally explodes with energy. Readers will sigh, sob and squeal with delight whenever these characters are on the page!

Every woman will want Her Highland Rogue!

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Added June 18, 2004

Highland Wishes

Author: Leanne Burroughs
Publisher: Highland Press
Available At: www.amazon.com
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Romance: Historical
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $16.00
ISBN: 0-974249-0-X
Author Email/Website: www.leanneburroughs.com
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo

Highland Wishes is every reader's dream of the perfect story! Author Leanne Burroughs has penned a majestic tale filled with romance, history and adventure.

Set against the background of the Scottish War for Independence against England, a young laird avenges his father's brutal death and kidnaps his enemy's daughter. He takes her back to his castle in the Scottish Highlands, where they both learn a lot about love, forgiveness, and trust.

Wonderfully written, with vibrant characters, this story is a masterpiece of historical fiction. Readers will be impressed with the amount of research the author has done. She has creatively mixed actual people with fictitious ones, thereby allowing the reader to enter into this momentous period of history. The anguish and adventure of this war becomes very real, as it provides the reasoning behind the characters' words and actions.

This reviewer especially enjoyed the Scottish words and phrases, which will cause readers to "hear" this Gaelic lilt in their minds. The stubbornness and superstitions of these people are told with a touch of humor and wonder.

It was a brilliant stroke to bring together a Scotsman and an Englishwoman during this time of war. Readers will come to a fuller understanding of their differences, and hope they can be overcome through love. Grant Drummond is the epitome of a hero, while the plight of Victoria Blackstone will tenderly touch readers' hearts.

It's this reviewer's opinion that the author truly enjoys writing and pleasing her audience. Readers will sincerely appreciate the creative touches in this book. At the start of each chapter, there is a quote from a famous writer or leader, which provides the essence of that part of the story. Each quote seemed to have been chosen with care, and is an additional treasure to the story. Readers will also be delighted to learn that a sequel, Highland Dreams, is planned.

Highland Wishes will fulfill the reading desires of all lovers of historical fiction!

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