“I understand you well, my little bear.” He bent and kissed the tip of her nose. “Very, very well.”
Murdock chuckled. It appeared no one could tame a fire-wielder or a compeller, not when all they desired to do was stand right beside their men and offer their love and aid. Aye, the ‘power of three’ was a formidable presence, but made even more so by the highly skilled women who belonged to them.
Now, it was time for Kirk to find his mate, an exciting journey he couldn’t wait to see unfold, a journey the ‘power of three’ would embrace and conquer. Of that he had no doubt.
If you missed Iain and Isla’s adventure-filled story, then you can catch it right here.
Highlander’s Desire, (Book One)
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Author’s Note
Clan Matheson descends from a twelfth century man called Gilleoin, a man who was believed to have been from the ancient Royal House of Lorne. The name Matheson has been attributed to the Gaelic words Mic Mhathghamhuim which means “Son of the Bear,” and the clan chief’s arms carry two bears as supporters. In the twelfth century, clan Matheson settled around the area of Loch Alsh, Loch Carron, and Kintail, and gave their allegiance to clan MacDonald whose chiefs were the Lords of the Isles. Clan Matheson became a large and powerful clan with a force of around two-thousand men, although by the middle of the sixteenth century they’d diminished greatly in size and influence due to the blood feuds raging across the isles at that time. This warring left them to possess less than a third of the original Matheson property on Loch Alsh.
Interestingly, the other main branch of clan Matheson lived near Loch Shin, Sutherland, at this time, and it was when I discovered this piece of vital information that the story I wished to tell of this once mighty clan and the whispers in ancient times of their ability to shift into the form of the bear became clear.
For the purposes of this story, I chose for Gilleoin to have two sons, both when they came of age forced to go their separate ways, one remaining at Loch Alsh and the other traveling farther afield to an area near Loch Shin. Those sons would then lead their own clans, yet would one day once again merge to bring the legend surrounding clan Matheson back to life. It’s time for the whispers to reignite. Clan Matheson are the “Son of the Bear.”
This story is woven with as much accuracy to the period and locations as possible, although any mistakes made are mine alone.
This book forms part of The Matheson Brothers series, and each story within it is stand-alone.
Please feel free to search for any of my other works. I simply adore strong heroines, and have a ton of fun matching them with their honorable alpha heroes.
Joanne Wadsworth
I love reading romance, but even more, I love to write it. My characters hound me, demanding their stories are told. I’m happy to oblige, giving them the romance they’re after, provided they can accept a little angst and adventure along the way.
In beautiful New Zealand, I live with my hubby and four energetic children, and adore using the stunning countries of the South Pacific as backdrops in many of my books. One day I hope to travel further afield, to visit the Scottish Highlands, America, and everywhere between.
Currently I have four series underway. Highlander Heat and The Matheson Brothers, are historical Highlander romances featuring strong heroines whose paths collide with their delicious Highland heroes.
Magio-Earth, is a fast-paced YA fantasy romance line, where across worlds, soul-bound mates battle against both love and land.
And in Bodyguards, each heart-pounding story will bring you a bodyguard and the woman he protects.
There is no greater feeling than seeing my characters come to life, so thank you for joining me...where romance meets fantasy and adventure.
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I hope you enjoyed Highlander’s Passion. Kirk’s story comes next in Highlander’s Seduction. And if you missed Iain’s story, then you can catch it in Highlander’s Desire.
The Matheson Brothers Series
Highlander’s Desire, (Book One)
Highlander’s Passion, (Book Two)
Highlander’s Seduction, (Book Three), Coming July 2015
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Highlander’s Desire, Book One
The Matheson Brothers, #1
(Amazon)
Highlander’s Seduction, Book Three
The Matheson Brothers, #3
(Coming July 2015)
Highlander’s Seduction: Blurb
There can be only one…for both of them.
Three identical brothers known as the ‘power of three’ are on a quest to find their mates after being sent back in time to the year 1210 when their Highlander shifter clan first began. Nothing will deter them, not when they must save their future line from extinction.
Cherub, the faerie king’s daughter is one of the few who holds the ability to open a portal and travel through time. As a time-walker, she’s responsible for ensuring those of her fae-blooded kind living on Earth find their soul bound match, no matter what time they might live in. The last thing she expects though is for her shifter mate to travel into the past and begin closing in on her. Her destiny is set, to aid others in finding their chosen ones, not in becoming the very one she hunts.
Highland warrior shifter Kirk Matheson won’t rest until he finds the one woman who is meant to be his. Only when he discovers his mate has no wish to give up her duty in aiding her kind, does he decide the hunter must now become the hunted.
Determined in his mission to capture his elusive imp, he must find a way for them to be together…to bind the mischievous Fae Angel of Love to his side and ensure she accepts her greatest destiny, that of being his one and all.
Highlander Heat Series
by Joanne Wadsworth
Highlander Heat Series
Highlander’s Castle, (Book One)
Highlander’s Magic, (Book Two)
Highlander’s Charm, (Book Three)
Highlander’s Guardian, (Book Four)
Highlander’s Faerie, (Book Five)
Highlander’s Champion, (Book Six)
Highlander’s Captive, Novella (Short Story)
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Highlander’s Castle, Book One
Highlander Heat, #1
(Amazon)
Magio-Earth Series
by Joanne Wadsworth
Magio-Earth Series
Protector, (Book One)
Warrior, (Book Two)
Enchanter, (Book Three)
Hunter, Novella (Short Story)
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Bodyguards Series
by Joanne Wadsworth
Bodyguards Series
Witness Pursuit, (Book One)
Bodyguard Pursuit, (Book Two)
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Copyright: Highlander’s Passion
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First electronic publication: May 2015
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Table of Contents
Cover Copy
Also by Joanne Wadsworth
Highlander’s Passion
Acknowledgements
Gilleoin – The Legend
The Seer – Nessa
The Seer – Murdock Matheson
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Author’s Note
Joanne Wadsworth
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The Matheson Brothers Series
Highlander’s Desire, Book One
Highlander’s Seduction, Book Three
Highlander Heat Series
Highlander’s Castle, Book One
Magio-Earth Series
Bodyguards Series
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