A Storm of Passion

December 15, 2009
Vowing retribution on the seer whom she considers responsible for her family's slaughter, Moira finally finds her quarry in Connor, counselor to Diarmid, Lord of the Isles. But when her plan fails and she is captured, Moira discovers a mesmerizing man tormented by his visionary gift and his unknown pastand she is torn between vengeance and love. Jealousy and political intrigue inspire much of the action in this faery-tinged, explicitly sexy story, the first in a trilogy featuring similarly gifted brothers and set amid the wild splendor of medieval Scotland. VERDICT Violent, brutal, and hotly passionate, this compelling, magical romance combines ancient myth with medieval reality and beautifully sets the stage for the books to come. Brisbin ("The Conqueror's Lady"), who lives in southern New Jersey, is a seasoned historical writer; this is her first Brava title.

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November 15, 2009
If Moira knew that other people were trying to kill Connor, she might not have stabbed him. Moira blames Connor, Lord Diarmids seer, for the death of her family, but her one and only attempt to avenge their murders with Connors blood is a failure. Diarmid is convinced Moira is connected to earlier attempts on his seers life, and when she is captured, he is determined to get the truth out of her. Although Connor doesnt believe that Moira is part of the plot to kill him, she is the only woman whose passion can help ease the terrible price he pays for his visions. Which means Connor is not about to let Moira go, no matter what she says. Brisbin begins a captivating new trilogy set in medieval Scotland and adds a dash of the paranormal to her already boldly sensual and richly emotional brand of romance.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)