Deborah MacGillivray, A Restless Knight

There are book writers and there are storytellers. Deborah MacGillivray is a storyteller in the Auld Ways, and it shows. A Restless Knight is a masterfully-told story, drawing her readers into the Pictish tradition as if we were born there, and weaving a tale of high adventure and passionate romance. I found this book to be an entertaining and satisfying read on every level.

I will definitely urge my friends to read this wonderful story, and I'll be impatient for the release of Ms. MacGillivray's next book. Challon has some handsome and intriguing brothers, and I hope we can have their stories soon. Meantime, Deborah MacGillivray will go my autobuy list!

I am picky on my Scottish Historical Romances. With a name like Grant would you expect any less of me? Of late, there are been some, even some of the top writers, with little grasp of Scotland scribbling away. They have seen Bravenheart and now they know Scottish history. I am delighted to say this book is for someone who wants a beautiful Scottish Historical Romance. And WOW...Julian Challon is to die for. I fell in love with Challon. Tamlyn is an equal to him, a spirit Scots lass, but Challon stole my heart. Anytime this knight gets restless, he can visit me. Sigh...cannot wait for the sequel. Very highly recommend. Five stars is not enough.

A Restless Knight

Deborah MacGillivray

Zebra, Jul 2006, $3.99

ISBN: 0821780360

In 1296 King Edward is frustrated and irate with the MacShane sisters who have eluded his demands for them to marry. Since they will not obey their monarch he sends his most trustworthy "dragons" to the Sacred Mists of Glen Shane hidden in the Scotland Highlands. Julian the Black Dragon and his two brothers, Sir Guillaume and Sir Simon, are bone weary after years of seemingly non-stop fighting. Each seeks domestic tranquility and serenity but know that filling Edward's coffers will never end so they willingly accept his Highness' offer to wed the MacShane siblings.

Edward assigns Sir Julian to wed Tamlyn and take charge of her estate Glenrogha. Though she loathes Edward and would cherish saying no to his agent, Tamlyn has the gift and realizes she and Julian are tied together and besides she saw what he saw at the bloody battle of Berwyn. She acquiesces to Julian's demands for the sake of her people, but he soon realizes that is not enough at least for him. He needs her as his loving wife and partner sharing the bond of dragonmasters.

A RESTLESS KNIGHT is a beguiling Highland romantic fantasy. The storyline uses fae magical elements to enhance the strong historical plot. Her touch enables Tamlyn to see the horror that eats at her soulmate's heart and consequently hers. Still this bewitching protagonist knows she must keep her people's welfare first before any personal happiness. Fans will enjoy this delightful pairing of two spirited dragons whose love for one another refreshes the Scottish Highland historical romantic landscape.

Harriet Klausner