"Poignant, sensual, adventurous, and with a keen attention to rich detail and compelling characters, Paula Quinn appears to have mastered the art of Highland romance." Books and Benches

It will take a Christmas miracle to win her heart.

A STRANGER'S SMILE

Christmas may be coming to Linavar, but Temperance Menzie is far from joyful. Grief-stricken over the death of her father at the hands of the Black Riders, she almost didn't see the wounded stranger in the woods. And now she's determined to give this braw, brooding Highlander the help she couldn't give her father. But there's a secret lurking in the depths of his blue-gray eyes. And Temperance won't rest until she uncovers it . . .

A LOVER'S KISS

A killer for hire. It's the last thing Cailean Grant ever thought he'd become, but being part of the Black Riders was his only way to survive. Now, his guilt grows day by day, along with his desire for the beautiful, brave lass nursing him back to health. As Christmas, the season of miracles, draws near and the truth of his identity threatens to come out, Cailean must risk the only thing he has left to lose-his heart.

Reviews

From Historical Novel Society

The novel runs high with all emotions—loss, attraction, guilt, grief, anger, hatred, denial, and finally forgiveness and love. The hero is both a warrior and poet while the heroine is wise as she is pure until her need for vengeance consumes her. Secondary characters act as soundboards for the hero and heroine, and even the bad guys are supportive. A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss is just what romance is supposed to be: pure escapism, where love breaks through hearts of stone and ultimately conquers all.

4 Stars from RT Book Reviews

"Combining the joy and magic of the holiday season with a powerful and dramatic love story may come as a surprise to readers who have never experienced Quinn’s talent for providing the unexpected. This tale of revenge and redemption is sensual and poignant, powerful and meaningful. The nonstop action propels the plot as much as the twists and turns. Highland romance readers rejoice!"

From Smexy Books

"The drama! The stolen looks, the happenstance crossing of paths before they officially meet that fateful night. Cue squeals!! If you are into being captivated by sensual tension and romantic seduction, this is the novel for you. If you are into beefy, swordsmen, beautiful imagery and third chance love that feels even better than the first time, this is the novel for you. If you have eyeballs or ear drums this is the historical romance novel for YOU!"

Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews

"Ms. Quinn weaves a powerful story of redemption, responsibility, betrayal and finally love between Temperance and Cailean. The author does a superb job of letting the readers into their most private thoughts and emotions."

5 Stars and a Reviewer's Top Pick Seal of Distinction From Books And Benches from Nicole Laverdure.

"What a great Scottish romance to devour! I could not put it down! A real page turner! Fast paced with a well planned plot that keeps you wanting to know more. Again, Ms. Quinn didn’t disappoint me!"

Rose That Rules All Award from Romancing the Book

"I love love loved this book! Paula Quinn hit it right on the head with this suspenseful and incredibly romantic story. I love stories where the hero isn’t necessarily what you expect, and where the woman is basically the savior and that’s exactly what you get with A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss!"

5 Stars from Bookworm2Bookworm

"It is the emotional journey that these two went through in order to be together that made my eyes mist and that doesn’t happen often to this reader."

From The Romance Dish ~PJ

“Paula Quinn has a talent for creating a sense of time and place that immediately immerses me in her fictional world and characters who I come to love like family. I've followed her outlawed but honorable MacGregors and Grants into a second generation and will happily continue reading about their lives and loves as long as Ms. Quinn continues to write their stories."

Bonus Features

Music

* This Night - Black Lab

* Fire - Green or Blue

* Without You Here- Goo Goo Dolls

* Elastic Heart - Sia

* Sometimes When It Rains - Secret Garden

* The Descent - Michele McLaughlin

* Dark Night of the Soul - Philip Wesley

* The Eternal City - Michele McLaughlin

* This Winter Sadness- John Mills

* Finn Mccool- Michele McLaughlin

Cailean Grant -Appears in The Taming of Malcolm Grant. -Youngest son of Connor and Mairi Grant. Appears in Tamed By A Highlander. Lover of dogs, hardened mercenary.

Temperance Menzie - Braw, beautiful, and out for revenge. Lover of cats.

William Deware - Best friend and betrothed to Temperance Menzie.

Patrick MacGregor -Appears in The Scot's Bride - Cailen's cousin, lover of life, ladies, and laughter.

Gram - Temp's grandmother. She has a sharp mind to go along with her sharp tongue.