Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce

Challenge: Read a book set in Scotland

Rating: 4

B&N overview: Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary—and dangerous—powers. But he has already broken his vows—and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden.

Since her mother's murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time—a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm's length. For Malcolm's soul is at stake—and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal….

Review: Fun!! Two of my favorite things are in this book: highlanders and time-travel. I had no clue what to expect from this book. I have read just one of Joyce's books before, so I don't have a huge frame of reference. I wouldn't say it's the best time travel ever, but it was definitely a good solid read. Dark, sexy (wicked!!), action filled, and unusual twists. I enjoyed it very much and am really looking forward to the rest of the series! On Brenda Joyce's site are short videos she has produced (with actors) to promo this series. While intrigung, I wasn't so hot on the actors that played the men. But they were kind of fun to watch anyway. I think this series needs some polishing up in order to be excellent (some scenes had an akward or forced feel to them), but being the first in the series this is to be expected, I suppose.