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From RITA Award winner Kathleen Givens comes a magnificently conceived, intricately detailed novel that brings to vivid life the tumult, adventure, and passion of thirteenth-century Scotland, when Norse invaders laid claim to the land and its people-and an explosive clash of cultures, politics and personal pride changed the world forever.

1263: On Scotland’s western shore, the village of Somerstrath prepares for the joyous wedding of Margaret MacDonald, the laird’s daughter. But a dark storm of bloodshed and betrayal is closing in, as a merciless band of Vikings roams the seas. Margaret is determined to hold her clan together and to locate her abducted younger brother. Can she trust the noblemen from King Alexander’s court, who insist that only by adhering to a betrothal conceived for political gain will she find safety? Or should she trust an imposing half-Irish, half-Norse warrior? Gannon MacMagnus alone offers her hope of reuniting her family and vanquishing the barbarous Norsemen. In whom should Margaret entrust the fate of the rugged, magnificent land she calls home?

ISBN: 1416509909

"Breathtaking and absorbing. The characters were magnificent and well-drawn, the story pulled me in with the first word and held me to the very last. Kathleen Givens has written an adventure, a romance, a historical of epic proportions."
-Award winning and acclaimed Marsha Canham author of PRIDE OF LIONS

"A grand novel-memorable and transporting."
- Joan Johnston, NYT and USA Today Bestseller

"The Scottish Highlands have rarely been more inviting . . ."
- Dallas Morning News

A STARRED REVIEW FROM LIBRARY JOURNAL:
"With unparalleled skill and an exquisite sense of time and place, Rita Award winner Givens (The Destiny) spins a violent, realistic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, breathing life into characters both real and fictional and vividly portraying the turbulence and intricate political machinations of 13th-century Scotland."

"Powerful . . . full-bodied" SAYS FORUMS AMERICA:
"The characters are well-placed within their time, being neither out of synch with customs nor caricatures of what modern conventional wisdom would make of them. This is an author who knows how to create sympathetic, believable and fascinating characters who experience the perils and joys of their era."
-Lynne Perednia, Books at ForumsAmerica.com

"Brilliantly written. A masterpiece! What an outstanding story! ON A HIGHLAND SHORE is like watching a grand movie epic unfold. You feel like you're standing in the middle of each battlefield. And woven into the tale, like a beautiful tartan plaid, is a love story that takes your breath away. I savored every word, wept for every loss and cheered for honor hard won. ON A HIGHLAND SHORE is a magnificent gift. You'll love claiming this Scottish treasure for your own."
-Suzanne Tucker, Fresh Fiction

"9 OUT OF 10! Breathtaking view of medieval Scotland! Kathleen Givens combines the perils of this time period with timeless passion to create a novel rich in adventure and love. A creative blending of history and fiction allowed this tale to hold an impressive sense of reality. Clashes of swords and emotional embraces were equally described with a vividness that trembled with passion. Margaret's dilemma, as well as her desires, will touch readers with simplicity and sincerity. As the book closes with a hint of a sequel, there is an enticing hope of once again visiting this highland shore!"
-Joyce Handzo, In the Library

"PASSION, MYSTERY AND HEARTACHE"
"Contains all the passion, mystery, and heartache that have made Ms. Givens books so popular. This book depicts with startling clarity the raw beauty as well as brutality that existed throughout 13th century Scotland. The characters are bold and stand up for what they believe in - no matter what it costs them. I'm very impressed with ON A HIGHLAND SHORE. I'm thrilled that there will be books to follow which will depict two of the siblings and their adventures as they find their way in life in a land full of turmoil.
-Chrissy Dione Romance Junkies

"GRAND AND SWEEPING ADVENTURE"

Givens brings the rugged, beautiful historic Highlands to life in a grand and sweeping adventure romance that describes the Norse influence on Scotland. Readers can look forward to more books in her new series about the MacGannon clan.
- Kathe Robin, RT Bookclub Magazine

"NOT TO BE MISSED!"
"ON A HIGHLAND SHORE transports readers to a corner of Scotland caught
up in a turbulent storm of bloodshed and political intrigues. With great
detail, the author brings to life the thirteenth century . . . a success on many levels and a title not to be missed."
- Sandra Brill, Romance Reviews Today