Plight of the Highlander by Sky Purington

Sky Purington is the best-selling author of thirteen novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books.

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With the dragon blood of her Viking ancestors coursing through her veins, Torra MacLomain has long tried to keep her Scottish clan safe. But a ruthless enemy has been watching...waiting. As Keir Hamilton launches his plan to possess her, many secrets come to light including her passion for a certain highlander.

When Colin MacLeod's undying love for Torra is discovered, he's given an ultimatum. Watch his lass die a brutal death or defect from his clan to lead the Hamilton armies. Four winters later and in charge of Keir's warriors, Colin battles in an ongoing war against the MacLomains. Yet now the worst has come to pass. His ill-found chieftain has finally trapped Torra.

In a castle siege unlike any other and because of time travel, the modern day Brouns and medieval MacLomains join together in a final stand-off against their merciless enemy. Battles rage. Mysteries are revealed. Freedom is found. But most importantly, a love long repressed at last rises up determined to conquer all in Plight of the Highlander.

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From start to finish, The MacLomain Series: Next Generation has been a romantic adventure that managed to surprise me on several occasions. By the time I made it to Plight of the Highlander, I was more than eager to share Torra and Colin’s story.

I’ve never written about characters that fell in love then were torn apart for four long years. Bringing them back together allowed me to better appreciate the sacrifices made for love. Hence, this became a story not only about the strength of true love but all the mistakes that can be made along the way. Mistakes, in this case, that must be forgiven if good can ultimately conquer evil.

So rather than delve too much into the plot, I thought instead to share three unknown facts about the heroic couple in this tale.

Torra MacLomain…

- Has spoken telepathically with two ancestors, deceased kings, for years: King Erc of the Dalriada clan and Viking King Naðr Véurr.

- She loved another man before she met Colin MacLeod.

- She struck a deal with Viking seers to keep her dragon blood repressed.

Colin MacLeod…

- Secretly met with Torra nearly a year before being forced to lead Keir Hamiton’s armies.

- He visited Torra on rare occasion but only through the fire on the hearth in her chamber. Never in person.

- He was once close friends with Valan, Keir Hamilton’s son and the man Torra loved before she met Colin.

*Thanks so much for hosting me! *

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Wrath of the Highlander by Sky Purington

Sky Purington is the best-selling author of eleven novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books.

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Bookstore owner and ghostwriter, Cadence wants nothing more than to be part of the unending draw between her Broun heritage and the medieval MacLomain clan. When an unexpected Claddagh ring appears on her finger, the distant past soon becomes her future. Though sure she was brought back in time for another man, the laird’s cousin soon draws her eye, then her every thought.

Recently widowed by a traitorous wife, Malcolm MacLomain has no use for love. Merciless, he swears revenge on his enemies and embarks for war. When courageous and persevering, Cadence becomes part of his endeavor his broken heart starts to mend. Caught in an unexpected journey of forgiveness and discovery, two worlds collide and heal despite the, Wrath of the Highlander.

Available Now- Mark of the Highlander (Book 1), Vow of the Highlander (Book 2) and Wrath of the Highlander (Book 3). Coming Soon- Faith of the Highlander (Book 4) and the final in the series, Plight of the Highlander (Book 5).

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Q) What inspired you to write this story?
Its hero, Malcolm MacLolmain. I first met him in book one of The MacLomain Series- Next Generation and have been eager to dive deeper into his character.

Q) How long did it take you to write?
A little under six weeks. Probably the fastest I’ve ever written a novel.

Q) What is your favorite thing about writing?
I’d have to say getting to know the characters better. It’s always interesting crawling inside their minds. I really enjoy the challenge of offering a wide variety of personalities.

Q) What is your least favorite thing about writing?
Editing! Ugh. Never fun.

Q) If you could be any famous person for one day, who would you be and why?
Lately I’ve been on a Spartacus kick (love that series!) so I’m going to go with Lucy Lawless. I adored the evil part she played in it. And I’m hoping she’s friends with several of the actors in the series. I’d love to meet them all. (R.I.P. Andy Whitfield)

Q) What is the oldest thing in your fridge and how old is it?
Chinese take-out. Two days old.

Q) What can readers expect from you in the future?
I intend to keep very busy. Plight of the Highlander, the final novel in The MacLomain Series- Next Generation series will be released in November. Then I’ll be starting a Viking series that stems off of the MacLomain series. You’ll learn more about a few of those upcoming characters in next month’s release, Faith of the Highlander, book four.

Thanks for hosting me. Loved the interview!

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Mark of the Highlander by Sky Purington‏

Sky Purington is the best-selling author of nine novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books.

Purington loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at Sky@SkyPurington.com.

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Up and coming novelist sensation, McKayla never could have imagined that the medieval Scottish Highlands she wrote about were anything more than pure historical fiction. But little did she know that her Broun ancestry would prove an irresistible pull for one very remarkable highlander.

Colin MacLomain, skilled assassin and fierce warrior, is ready to make right his jaded past. Newly seated as chieftain, he's determined to win over his clan and one true love. But when she's pulled back in time will McKayla, his unknowing best friend, be able to see past his shaded history to the man he's determined to become?

Find out in Mark of the Highlander.

Coming soon - Vow of the Highlander (Book 2) and Wrath of the Highlander (Book 3) 

Q) What inspired you to write this story?
Interestingly enough, my readers inspired the continuation of The MacLomain Series. They wanted to know what happened to the characters afterwards so I decided to create The Next Generation and follow the children born of all the original couples. So while we meet many new characters in this five book series, several characters from both The MacLomain Series- Early Years and the original MacLomain Series make guest appearances.

Q) How long did it take you to write?
Mark of the Highlander took about two and a half months to write.

Q) What is your favorite thing about writing?
I would have to say getting into that infamous writing zone. There’s nothing quite like leaving this reality behind to enter the world I’m creating.

Q) What is your least favorite thing about writing?
Editing! I find it a tedious, tiresome process and thank God for gifting others with the talent to do it for a living.

Q) If you could be any famous person for one day, who would you be and why?
Hmm, the idea of being a famous person for a day is a little scary. Watch out for that Paparazzi! Seriously though, I’d want to be someone funny. I ADORE Melissa McCarthy (comedian from Mike & Molly and several movies). She just seems like an awesome person so it’d be interesting to walk in her shoes for a day.

Q) What is the oldest thing in your fridge and how old is it?
You seriously don’t want me to answer this question. Always a bad thing when tinfoil covered items get pushed to the back. *winks*

Q) What can readers expect from you in the future?
The next four books in The MacLomain Series- Next Generation including Vow of the Highlander (Book 2) coming this June. Wrath of the Highlander (Book 3) coming this autumn. Faith of the Highlander (Book 4) and Plight of the Highlander (Book 5) coming in early 2015.

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