This book was exciting from beggining to end and I couldn't put it down! Quinn did a great job writting this book,with characters you cant help but fall in love with. Kate is strong,yet vulnerable.She's smart,witty,passionat,and proud. Callum is strong yet he has "demons" that have haunted him for years. He's proud, passionate,loyal to those he cares for,and fiercely protects his family and friends. "to the death" if need be. He's the ultimate alpha male. I loved both characters and really enjoyed following thier romance as it blossomed. I also cant say enough about several of the secondary characters! Too funny! There are Callums four closest friends; Graham the "heartthrob" who's always got a smile and a lass waitin for him. Jamie,the youngest and most "innocent" of the group,who's always picking flowers(lol),but you dont know why untill later on in the book. Brodie,the only one married but still just "one of the guys". Then theres Angus..... who likes to brawl and doesn't need much of a reason to,and he doesn't go anywhere without a pouch of "Gillis's Brew" on hand,and a belch in his gut to prove it(lol). They remind me of a group of buddies from "our time",only in a rougher,highlander kinda way. The humor and the banter that goes on between them is a hoot! Then theres Maggie(margaret),Callum's sister who's just as haunted as he is but instead of anger and violence she deals with it by being a little......off. Her friends are a collection of misfit animals; Bertrid the Cat,Henry the Pig,Matilda the Goose,Sarah the baby Lamb,and Ahern, Callums old Warhorse. This book has everything in it but a scorned mistress. It's an all around great book to read and I would love for there to be more books on the other characters.I highly recommend reading

Paula Quinn breaks away from her Risande Family trilogy with this masterfully written 17th Century Scottish Historical Romance. It is a time in Scotland where the name of MacGregor has been declared under proscription; wiped out from the name of all Scottish clans. The strong and handsome highlander Callum MacGregor and his darling of a sister Maggie grow up as small children surrounded in evil as they are imprisoned and shackled deep in the Campbell's dungeon, after their family was killed, their lands taken away, and their very name wiped away as a Scottish clan. Callum never gives up and his hatred grows as he continues to grow up in the dungeon. One day he finally escapes with Maggie by killing his captors and becoming known as the evil MacGregor.

With the help of other sympathetic clans he refuses to drop away and hide as anything but a MacGregor and instead becomes their laird. But the evil Duke of Argyll has made it his life's work to destroy all MacGregors, especially Callum and Maggie. As Argyll rides across the Scottish lands killing any and doing evil to those who harbor or claim to have helped the MacGregors, his beautiful niece Kate Campbell and her brother Robert, unbeknownst to them, live on Callum's previous lands, have been told that the MacGregors are considered evil, but do not understand the full effects until one day the large handsome Callum kidnaps her in order to use her as a lure to bring Argyll to him so he can finally kill him and earn his final vengeance. As Kate lives amongst Callum, Maggie and the MacGregor people, she not only falls in love with the highlands and its people, but deeply for Callum. Maggie and many other MacGregors want peace as well and fear for their handsome and strong leader and his continued thirst for vengeance. Can the deep, passionate and sensual love Kate feels for Callum, as well as the love of his sister Maggie and his people, make him realize the true meaning of life and happiness and overcome this severe vengeance and bloodshed?

As Kate becomes possessed by Callum, the reader will become possessed by the story as well as the main and secondary characters, unable to put the book down. Laird of the Mist is a beautiful love story that will touch the deepest parts of your heart. It is masterfully written and will make you laugh and cry, with an ending that will not disappoint. If you loved Paula Quinn's other medieval romances, you will not want to miss this one and if you haven't had the pleasure of reading one of her books before Laird of the Mist, you will want to purchase them all to add to your collection. Her masterfully written medieval historical stories are a reader's joy!

A Romeo and Juliet tale with plenty of Hatfield's and McCoy's thrown into the mix, Quinn does a fine job of making the Scottish medieval setting in Laird of the Mist feel accurate and I got the feeling she threw in a bit of real history too.

The Campbells and the MacGregor's have been fighting for hundreds of years. Kate Campbell is not even sure how it all began, but she does know this- The Devil Macgregor was responsible for her Father and Grandfather's death. That's enough for her to hate ANY Macgregor on sight.

When Callum Macgergor happens upon her while she and her clan are fighting a deadly battle with a rival clan, he does something totally uncharacteristic for him- he saves her then promptly rides off with her into the sunset.

But that's only the beginning. Soon enough, Kate discovers exactly who her rescuer is and is forced to make a choice between the growing attraction she feels for him- or finally take out the man who has caused so much pain in her life.

Of course the more time they spend together the more they realize that both have been living under misconceptions- especially Kate- and when the truth finally comes out, Kate makes a decision to follow her heart, even if it means losing her family.

I must admit that Laird of the Mist came off as too over the top for me, in many ways. Too much accent (aboot), too much purple prose at times and too much cliché. (Several eye rolling moments in it for me.)

Yet, it had a good enough plot and heated chemistry between the two protags to keep me engaged.

Kate is not only fierce, she's smart. And I really liked that once she knew she felt something for Callum, she wasn't afraid to admit it too him right away. Callum of course had to be shown the light- but even that tired plot device worked because he was attempting to keep his distance for all the right reasons. (Anyone sympathetic to the MacGregors would fall to major harm not only because of his enemies but because the Clan had been annexed.)

Loved it! What a great story. Adored the brave heroine. A definite re-read. My first PQuinn but a page turner for sure!

This was my first Paula Quinn novel and impressed would be an understatement. I probably should have reviewed this right after I read it but as it is, this will be short and sweet.

Kate Campbell is not only beautiful but can handle a sword better than some men. Though her guardian was Duncan Campbell Earl of Argyll, she lived at her late fathers holding being raised by a handful of his loyal soldiers. Her "dear" uncle had always promised Kate and her brother a home on his land but that day did not come for Kate until she was much older (Robert was away on duty with the Earl). She'd noticed how he gazed upon her with lustful eyes. Luckily for Kate, she never left her holding with the man but she did leave with a MAN.

Callum MacGregor is a honorable and full of revenge against the man who destroyed his family, Duncan Campbell. He comes upon a raid of the Campbell's with one intention: find Duncan! Though they are sworn enemies, he does not want their demise to come from anyone but him. Then his men discover what appears to be a lass fighting for her life. Callum and his men assist The Campbells and their prize is Kate Campbell. What better way to lure the Earl out? What he didn't count on was a beautiful, spirited lass who just might have the key to unlock his heart.

But to release his heart would betray not only his kinsmen but his honor.

Callum's story is so sad. I do believe I cried a few times just reading the sorrows that he and his sister Maggie went through. You come to understand his need for revenge. On a positive note, he is a dark handsome hero who will make your heart melt. Secondary characters make this even more alluring. Graham Grant (Callum's right hand man), Maggie (Callum's sister) Angus, Jamie, Brodie (Callum's other soldiers) and Robert (Kate's brother) all make excellent secondary characters! Angus and Brodie's constant bickering will make you laugh out loud.

Paula Quinn's knack for detail made me feel like I was in the Highlands with Callum, Kate & gang. Excellent character development and plot will pull the reader in and before long you'll be done in one night looking for the sequel, A Highlander Never Surrenders which is about the sexy Graham Grant. Highly recommended and one of my favorites.

Callum MacGregor, Laird of his clan, was ruthless, brutal, and called The Devil by all who feared him. His whole life was in seeking and killing of any Campbell. The hated clan killed his family and took him and his sister, Maggie, prisoners for many years. But Callum escapes to seek those who were responsible. That day arrives, when he and his men arrive at the Campbell's keep, where raiders are attacking. He spies a beautiful lass in the fray, and is mesmerized by her as she is fighting for her life. He decides he wants her. Callum saves the lass from being killed, and then finds out that her name is Katherine Campbell, his hated enemy. He take Kate for ransom, but wonders if she is most dangerous foe in his life's revenge. Bravo for Ms. Quinn for her excellent story of love and how it tranforms those who belive!

What a fantastic story. I was captivated from the first page to the last. Great chemistry between the main characters. A very sensual love/romatic story. Kudos to Ms. Quinn. I can't wait to read your next!

I've thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was great character development, I loved the written accents, and the author did well with the action scenes too. I'm not typically a romance reader, but this had more "romance" than actual bodice-ripping, so it appealed to me greatly.

I found Callum's inner turmoils believable and Kate was truly a riot. The author did a fantastic job of transporting this read back to 17th century Scotland. I think maybe now I see why the Highlander-themed novels are so popular.

Very good character development, if you like highlander romance you will enjoy this read. It has an erotic scene that I have not read in a romance before, sex on horseback, fun.

new author for me. i enjoyed. want to check out her other titles. when you want to sit back and have a quite read then pick this book and smile

I loved both the hero and heroine!! This novel was very well-rounded with lots of adventure, comedy, and emotion. Callum is a totured hero but I loved how gentle and loving he became with Kate. Kate is a strong spitfire that can hold her own while she is surrounded by men who hate her family. There is lots of lust between the characters but the love scenes were not as raunchy and graphic as is the trend in most books nowadays, but they are very satisfying and do justice to the tone of the story. I could REALLY feel the love and emotion between the H&H. The side characters were also very endearing, without taking away from the main characters. I can't wait for Graham's story, which is paula quinn's next book!

Love this book. Couldn’t stop reading it. Wii definitely read it again