Wow-really? I don't think that I am hard to please, but this book was pretty bad. I really liked the first two books in the series and was excited to find out what happened with Evangeline and Lachlan. What went wrong? Highlanders and Fae together worked in the first two books, but now there is blood sucking and the author even throws in the Loch Ness monster towards the end. Just didn't work for me. I can't recommend reading this book, but if you must, get it from the library. ( )

Didn't finish this as it's part three and I haven't got parts 1 and 2 yet.

Didn't finish this as it's part three and I haven't got parts 1 and 2 yet.

Evangeline is fae and most probably the most powerful user of magick in the kingdom. The fact that her father, Morfessa, hates her and the majority of the fae don’t trust her and are afraid of her combined with the knowledge that her mother was evil makes her life a very lonely one. When Lachlan MacLeod enters her life she’s afraid to trust in him and explore the feelings they so strongly feel for each other. He isn’t any better, so they fight and bicker and side-step the issue while trying to rescue the fae wizard Uscias after he’s kidnapped by a potential enemy. Then a bigger threat arrives and they both have to face their past in order to move forward toward a better future.

Excellent writing, great plot, wonderful world, well-rounded characters. My only complaint, and, really, it’s my own fault, is that I couldn’t keep all the people in this world straight. If I’d had time I would’ve read the first books in the series then I wouldn’t have been so lost. This is one of the major reasons I hate to read books out of order because not knowing what the hell is going on and not knowing who all the players are makes me a very cranky reader. Other readers are probably able to do it, but unfortunately, I’m not one of them. Yes, I know. It irritates me, too. lol

At the first opportunity (with all the reviews scheduled I’m not sure when that’ll be LOL) I’m going to go back and read Books 1 & 2 because I like this world and don’t like not having a good grasp in my mind of what’s going on in it.

*The publisher provided a copy of this book to me for review. Please see disclaimer page on my blog. ( )

KING OF THE ISLES by Debbie Mazzuca is an exciting Scottish historical romance set in 1607. It is the third in the " Men of the Isles" series,but can be read as a stand alone,with recurring appearance from the previous books characters.See,"The Lord of the Isles", and "Warrior of the Isles". It is written with passion,the plot was easy to follow to me,and the characters are breathtaking. When you mix Scottish highlanders,Fae,time travel,passion,danger and magic what not to enjoy."King of the Isles" is the story of King Lachlan MacLeod and Evangeline,their struggles with their desire,danger,and a fight for a kingdom. A fast paced story ,with a sexy highlander King and sexy,feisty Fae. A must read for any historica romance readers who enjoys magic and passion in their story. This is the first story I have read by this author but it will not be the last. Received for an honest review from the publisher. Details can be found at Zebra Book, published by Kensington Publishing Group and My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews ( )