in

Monday, November 18, 2013

Feature and Giveaway: Taming a Wild Scot by Rowen Keats


Wrongfully accused of murder and left to die in a hellish Highland dungeon, Ana Bisset has lost all hope of freedom. But the beautiful healer’s luck takes an unexpected turn when a hooded stranger appears as her rescuer. After a harrowing escape, Ana settles alone in a quiet village where no one knows her past or her reputation. The last thing she ever expects is to meet her mysterious savior again...

Niall MacCurran is no hero, but a warrior on a dangerous mission to expose a threat to the realm. After his decision to free Ana, he now realizes that it is he who needs her help—willing or no—to advance his quest. But his growing feelings for the delicate yet resilient beauty soon jeopardize their safety—and not even Ana’s healing gifts may be enough to protect their love, or their lives.

Purchase: | Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble |

Ana wasn’t prepared for a kiss. This morning, aye. Now? In the middle of the manor courtyard, with both of them smelling thickly of smoke? Nay.

Especially as it wasn’t an ordinary kiss.

Ordinary kisses were meaningless—she knew them as a man’s paltry offering to a woman he was determined to bed. Pleasurable, but lamentably short-lived. All too swiftly, an eager swain lost interest in a woman’s lips and migrated his attention to another part of her body. Niall’s kiss was different. It was a full-on siege of her senses that focused completely on her mouth. He kissed her as if nothing else in the world mattered beyond this one moment, this one heartbeat, this one connection of their lips.

It began softly, like a brush of velvet over her skin, and every inch of her body instantly came alive. He touched nothing but her lips, but the ripples went everywhere, in a thousand different directions, each one a promise of untold physical delight. Seeking more of the same, she tilted her head up. And just like that, nothing about the kiss was gentle. His claim became fierce and his tongue boldly swept across her lips in an undeniable demand for surrender

But even as her lips bruised under the relentless pressure, desire—hot and aching—flooded her veins. Restless need and tingling urges besieged her womanly parts. Her breasts grew full and achy. Knees weak, she sagged against his steadfast chest, her hands clutching the front of his damp lèine. She opened her mouth and welcomed him in.

He responded with a low, barely audible groan and a slight stiffening of his body—almost as if he were fighting a primitive urge to toss her over his shoulder and abscond with her. But if that was his desire, he did not act on it.

With surprising tenderness, he broke off the kiss.

They leaned, forehead to forehead, for a moment. Neither of them was breathing easy.

Lips throbbing, face scalding, Ana took a step back and glanced around to see if anyone in the courtyard had made note of their highly inappropriate embrace. She met several amused faces, but none of them belonged to the friar, thank heaven. The holy man had disappeared inside the kirk.


Rowan Keats pens historical adventures about hot Highland heroes and the women they claim. The first book in her Claimed by the Highlander series, TAMING A WILD SCOT, hits store shelves on November 5, 2013. Rowan's debut garnered a 4 1/2 star review from RT Book Reviews, which also named her "a rising star of medieval romance".

When not writing, Rowan can frequently be found in a dark movie theater indulging in a large bag of popcorn, or watching the sunrise with a mug of steaming coffee wrapped in her hands. She lives in Central Canada with a goofy black lab, a very talkative cat, and a daughter whose own creative talents awe and inspire her every day.

Places to find Rowen:


Check out what's up for grabs.

Up For Grabs:
  • 14 print copies of Taming the Wild Scot

To Enter: 
  • Leave a comment or question for Rowen.
  • US/Canada shipping ONLY.
  • Please fill out the Rafflecopter form.

Good Luck! 

Special thanks to Rowen Keats & LitConnect for sponsoring this tour-wide giveaway.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

50 comments :

  1. Imseeingthis book alloverthe book blogs that I follow- I have added it to my TBR list!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Replies
    1. A Highlander's knees can be very inspiring. :-)

      Delete
  3. I am looking forward to reading this. How wonderful it would be to win a copy!

    ReplyDelete
  4. OMG, Rowan! That excerpt had me panting! I've never read about a kiss like the one you wrote. Holy moly, girl! I crave medieval romances and this is one book I've got to read for sure. Thanks for this post and all I can say is: if this is your debut novel, we have a lot more to look forward to. So you go, girl! jdh2690@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Glad you enjoyed the excerpt, Janice! Those wild Scots always know how to heat up a scene. :-)

      Delete
  5. Nice excerpt. Have you ever been to the Highlands?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I have...but sadly, only once. I really need to go again. :-)

      Delete
  6. Rowan your a new author to me. Which one of your books would recommend I start reading first.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Taming a Wild Scot is my debut Highland romance, Lori. This is good place to start. :-)

      Delete
  7. This book is beautiful. Is this the first of its kind you've written? What type of research did you have to do to make sure the comments, actions, etc., were relatively period appropriate? Thanks for a wonderful giveaway. michelle_willms(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Michelle. This is the first Highland romance I've published, but it's not the first I've written. There's a few more under my bed that will probably never see the light of day. I have at least two more in this series; the next one will be published in May. As for research, I own quite a few reference books. :-)

      Delete
  8. I love anything to do with Scottish or Irish romances. Did you get to do a personal research for this? I would have loved that part - exploring!
    lattebooks at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. If you mean did I get to kiss any Highlanders in the making of this book, sadly the answer is no. ;-) But I've visited Scotland.

      Delete
  9. Love the blurb! A kiss is a very powerful tool in romance, in real live & in romance novels.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Sharlene. I'm with you on the kisses. Especially the really memorable ones. :-)

      Delete
  10. I adore Scottish Highlander romances. I would love to read this. Thank you for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  11. It's been a while since I read a Scottish Highlander romance. I'll restart with yours. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I am a big fan of historical romances, and the medieval period is one of my favorites.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Me, too, Cheryl! I can never resist a medieval cover on the bookstore shelf.

      Delete
  13. I really should give Historical Romances a chance! This proves just that.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. The best part of reading is that there are so many places (and so many heroes) to visit. :-)

      Delete
  14. This one sounds really good! You are a new to me author, love finding them and their books. Thanks for the chance to win it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Martha! I love finding new authors, too. Thank goodness for book blogs!

      Delete
  15. I loved the excerpt. I can't wait to read this one. I love Historical romances featuring Scots, so sexy.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Wild Scots make the best heroes. Okay, yes, I'm a bit biased. But I melt at the sound of a rumbling Scottish brogue.

      Delete
  16. I love a sweet kiss from a Highlander!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Or a toe-curling kiss from a Highlander. Heck, any kiss from a Highlander. :-)

      Delete
  17. I'm looking forward to reading this book. Thanks :)
    Lori

    lorih824 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Thank you for the excerpt. I love going to movies, and I would like to say I drink my hot chocolate watching the sun rise, but I like to drink my hot chocolate a little later in the morning, lol. Thanks again. lisagk(at)yahoo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LOL on the sunrise, Lisa. Fortunately, hot chocolate (and hot Highlanders) can be enjoyed at any time of day. :-)

      Delete
  19. Do you think you will do more series like this? the research sounds like a lot of work so more on the same kind would be appropreate.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Great excerpt! I already wanted to read Taming a Wild Scot, but this makes we want even more! Thanks for sharing today. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Wow--what an awesome excerpt! I now have another book on my ever-growing, ever-towering TBR pile (much to my husband's dismay...the cleaning and housekeeping can wait...just as soon as I'm done reading the next chapter/book/series...) Congrats on the new release! You had me at kilt! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  22. This looks good. Love the green dress. So vibrant! Can't wait to see if she does tame him! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Love a man in a kilt, especially a medieval one. ;)
    Something in my soul yearns for that era.

    Congratulations on the release!

    ReplyDelete
  24. cant wait to read this it sounds awesome

    ReplyDelete
  25. Another Highlander romance! Rowan- what's your favorite Highlander romance and why? Mine is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon because Jamie seems so realistic!

    ReplyDelete
  26. one of my readers luncheons we could do our own "romance" cover
    they got a CUTE ripped guy - with a sword & kilt to pose with us
    I WANTED to sit on the floor - with my arm around his leg - peek up his skirt for my pic
    BUT we were running late & I'm an old woman - would've taken too long to get ON the floor - take pic - and then get UP!!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. I love Highlander stories. Have you ever been to Scotland?

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love all books about Scotland and a hot man in a kilt. I have had this on my TBR list for awhile now and I can't wait to read it

    ReplyDelete
  29. I enjoyed the excerpt, and I love the vivid, vibrant cover.

    ReplyDelete