Terri Brisbin
Author of Taming The Highlander
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Works by Terri Brisbin
The Christmas Visit (Comfort and Joy/ Love at First Step/ A Christmas Secret) (2004) 47 copies, 1 review
A Healer for the Highlander: From USA Today Bestselling Author Terri Brisbin (A Highland Feuding Book 5) (2018) 9 copies, 1 review
Tempted by Her Viking Enemy: USA Today Bestselling Author (Sons of Sigurd Book 5) (2020) 6 copies, 2 reviews
The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride: A passionate Medieval romance (A Highland Feuding) (2021) 5 copies
Sexy Scotsmen Bundle [Anthology 3-in-1] — Author — 3 copies
Historical Saison Band 23 1 copy
Kochając wroga 1 copy
Associated Works
Highlanders (The Warrior and the Rose / The Forbidden Highlander / Rescued by the Highland Warrior) (2013) — Contributor — 13 copies
The Claiming of Lady Joanna — Original Text — 2 copies
Historical Weihnachtsband Band 03: Ein Licht im Herzen / Das Weihnachtsgeheimnis / Der Hauch von Weihrauch (2010) — Contributor — 1 copy
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- Terri Brisbin lives in the southern New Jersey suburbs, she spends her time being a married mom of three boys as well as a dental hygienist of hundreds.
After being a voracious reader all of her life and a writer for most of it (poetry, short stories, dental hygiene care notes and patient reports, etc.!), Terri found romance novels (again) in 1991 and began writing romance fiction in late 1994. Her first novel, 'Secrets in the Game' remains hidden in the bottom of her closet waiting for a good time to make an appearance. However, it was her second novel, A Love Through Time, that was her publishing debut in November 1998 from Jove Time Passages.
A three-time RWA RITA® finalist, Terri has sold more than 1.7 million copies of her historical and paranormal romance novels, novellas and short stories in more than 20 languages in 25 countries around the world since 1998. she’s been published by Berkley/Jove, Harlequin and Kensington Books. Active in several RWA local chapters, she currently serves on the Board of Directors of Romance Writers of America as a Region 1 Director. Visit her website at terribrisbin.com for more information or 'friend' her at Facebook at facebook.com/terribrisbin - Nationality
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- Camden, New Jersey, USA
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Originally Published on Tales to Tide You Over
Most historical romance transports me to a different culture where the rules of engagement tend to be a little rougher with the men as the driving force, and the hearts and souls are less sheltered than in the modern world. Not so The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation. Not only do the women lead this particular charge, but Athdar, the male lead, is older in both years and experience.
He carries within him a seed of madness, or so it would be show more considered in the late 1300s when this was set, and a deep, all pervading sorry that draws Isobel to him. She wants to help him heal, and to get him to recognize the sharp attraction between them despite his vow never again to marry after two wives and one betrothed died young and her father’s animosity toward him.
Athdar’s sister helps Isobel manipulate the situation until Athdar is forced to recognize Isobel, but it doesn’t happen exactly the way she’d expected, nor does she understand what has happened for all that it won her the prize she’d been seeking–Athdar’s marriage vows.
This novel has not one but three main threads running through it, each uniquely tangled with the next, and all compelling. The first is Isobel’s decision to claim Athdar for her own no matter what he or her father has to say. The next is Athdar’s belief he’s cursed but for what cause he cannot remember, which is one of the factors drawing Isobel to him over any other. And the third is the curse itself, and Isobel’s efforts to uncover the truth behind the tragedies that follow in his wake.
While I enjoyed watching Isobel piece together the situation when Athdar himself has no recollection, I found the last thread seeded a bit too heavily and so knew who was the villain in the piece from early on. However, the other two threads were strong enough to counter this lack of surprise (though I still had the anticipation of just how things would come to a head). I found Athdar’s childhood trauma and the consequences of same compelling. It’s not often the male main character in a romance has all the signs of true madness, what we would call post-traumatic stress syndrome now, but it’s well played, plausible, and a direct influence not just on him but on the events around him.
And the love story… Well, let’s say the connection between Isobel and Athdar was obvious, the tension well drawn whether they were bandying words or exchanging forbidden kisses. Their attraction grew visibly over the course of the pages and many obstacles thrown in their way. This is not a “behind closed doors” book by any means, but the consummation is well written and comes as a culmination of the events they’ve enjoyed and suffered both. I admit I found their games of chess as an odd form of foreplay, but it works surprisingly well, and suits the characters perfectly.
The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation is a late member of series of Scottish historical romances, but Athdar and Isobel’s story is self-contained thanks to a quick prologue and carefully offered backstory that makes me want to learn more about what happened in the earlier novels. With this as an example of her writing style, I’m thinking Terri Brisbin will be on my lookout list going forward. She offers strong characters along with moments of passion, seduction, and humor making The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation a fun, entertaining read while the PTSD thread offers a little more complexity than usually found these romances.
P.S. I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review. show less
Most historical romance transports me to a different culture where the rules of engagement tend to be a little rougher with the men as the driving force, and the hearts and souls are less sheltered than in the modern world. Not so The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation. Not only do the women lead this particular charge, but Athdar, the male lead, is older in both years and experience.
He carries within him a seed of madness, or so it would be show more considered in the late 1300s when this was set, and a deep, all pervading sorry that draws Isobel to him. She wants to help him heal, and to get him to recognize the sharp attraction between them despite his vow never again to marry after two wives and one betrothed died young and her father’s animosity toward him.
Athdar’s sister helps Isobel manipulate the situation until Athdar is forced to recognize Isobel, but it doesn’t happen exactly the way she’d expected, nor does she understand what has happened for all that it won her the prize she’d been seeking–Athdar’s marriage vows.
This novel has not one but three main threads running through it, each uniquely tangled with the next, and all compelling. The first is Isobel’s decision to claim Athdar for her own no matter what he or her father has to say. The next is Athdar’s belief he’s cursed but for what cause he cannot remember, which is one of the factors drawing Isobel to him over any other. And the third is the curse itself, and Isobel’s efforts to uncover the truth behind the tragedies that follow in his wake.
While I enjoyed watching Isobel piece together the situation when Athdar himself has no recollection, I found the last thread seeded a bit too heavily and so knew who was the villain in the piece from early on. However, the other two threads were strong enough to counter this lack of surprise (though I still had the anticipation of just how things would come to a head). I found Athdar’s childhood trauma and the consequences of same compelling. It’s not often the male main character in a romance has all the signs of true madness, what we would call post-traumatic stress syndrome now, but it’s well played, plausible, and a direct influence not just on him but on the events around him.
And the love story… Well, let’s say the connection between Isobel and Athdar was obvious, the tension well drawn whether they were bandying words or exchanging forbidden kisses. Their attraction grew visibly over the course of the pages and many obstacles thrown in their way. This is not a “behind closed doors” book by any means, but the consummation is well written and comes as a culmination of the events they’ve enjoyed and suffered both. I admit I found their games of chess as an odd form of foreplay, but it works surprisingly well, and suits the characters perfectly.
The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation is a late member of series of Scottish historical romances, but Athdar and Isobel’s story is self-contained thanks to a quick prologue and carefully offered backstory that makes me want to learn more about what happened in the earlier novels. With this as an example of her writing style, I’m thinking Terri Brisbin will be on my lookout list going forward. She offers strong characters along with moments of passion, seduction, and humor making The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation a fun, entertaining read while the PTSD thread offers a little more complexity than usually found these romances.
P.S. I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review. show less
This was a fantastic conclusion to the series. All five sons of Sigurd swore to avenge their father's death in a treacherous attack on their home. Each book follows the journey of one son in his search for the truth. Each of those sons finds love as well as moving closer to the truth. This is the story of Brandt, the oldest son and heir, who also lost his wife and unborn son on that terrible day. All of the clues the brothers gathered point to Thorfinn Bjornsson, the man who married their show more mother's sister.
Brandt shows up at Castle Wik and immediately challenges Thorfinn. Brandt is seriously injured, but his life is spared, ostensibly so he can face a trial before the king. Thorfinn charges his daughter, Katla, with nursing Brandt back to health. Katla and Brandt are wary of each other initially, despite or because of the sparks that flare between them. Katla had been married to an abusive man and was frequently beaten by her father, so Brandt makes her very nervous. Brandt is suspicious of Katla, wondering if she spied on him for her father.
I liked both Brandt and Katla. Brandt is an honorable man who was devastated by the deaths of his loved ones. He never expected to survive his confrontation with Thorfinn and isn't happy about it at first. As he slowly recovers from his injuries, he develops a great respect for Katla. Katla works hard to save Brandt and realizes that she has come to trust him. I was impressed by Katla's bravery as she visited him late at night, knowing that some would not be pleased. As the days passed, she and Brandt formed a solid friendship. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that flared between them, nor the deeper feelings that followed. Brandt never thought he'd have feelings for another woman until he met Katla, while Katla never thought she'd welcome a man's touch.
When Katla's father betroths her to a man she is terrified of, she begs Brandt to help her escape. He wants to protect her, but how can he leave without carrying out his plans to avenge his father? As he and Katla plan their escape, they also put their minds to discovering the truth behind his father's death. Some things that Brandt has learned do not make sense, leaving him with more questions. Katla has also experienced some unsettling revelations. When they combine what they know, they come to a startling conclusion. The ending was intense, as Katla provides the last piece of the puzzle that explains it all. There are some nail-biting moments as Brandt finally takes his revenge.
I loved the epilogue and how it brought the series full circle. There is an update on the brothers' quest for justice. We get to see all five brothers together again, this time with the women who changed their lives. I loved the scene around their father's grave and the depth of emotion displayed. show less
Brandt shows up at Castle Wik and immediately challenges Thorfinn. Brandt is seriously injured, but his life is spared, ostensibly so he can face a trial before the king. Thorfinn charges his daughter, Katla, with nursing Brandt back to health. Katla and Brandt are wary of each other initially, despite or because of the sparks that flare between them. Katla had been married to an abusive man and was frequently beaten by her father, so Brandt makes her very nervous. Brandt is suspicious of Katla, wondering if she spied on him for her father.
I liked both Brandt and Katla. Brandt is an honorable man who was devastated by the deaths of his loved ones. He never expected to survive his confrontation with Thorfinn and isn't happy about it at first. As he slowly recovers from his injuries, he develops a great respect for Katla. Katla works hard to save Brandt and realizes that she has come to trust him. I was impressed by Katla's bravery as she visited him late at night, knowing that some would not be pleased. As the days passed, she and Brandt formed a solid friendship. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that flared between them, nor the deeper feelings that followed. Brandt never thought he'd have feelings for another woman until he met Katla, while Katla never thought she'd welcome a man's touch.
When Katla's father betroths her to a man she is terrified of, she begs Brandt to help her escape. He wants to protect her, but how can he leave without carrying out his plans to avenge his father? As he and Katla plan their escape, they also put their minds to discovering the truth behind his father's death. Some things that Brandt has learned do not make sense, leaving him with more questions. Katla has also experienced some unsettling revelations. When they combine what they know, they come to a startling conclusion. The ending was intense, as Katla provides the last piece of the puzzle that explains it all. There are some nail-biting moments as Brandt finally takes his revenge.
I loved the epilogue and how it brought the series full circle. There is an update on the brothers' quest for justice. We get to see all five brothers together again, this time with the women who changed their lives. I loved the scene around their father's grave and the depth of emotion displayed. show less
Good book. Fia is lady's maid to Arabella, the heroine from the first book in the series. She is rather envious of the relationship between Arabella and Brodie, especially the "romantic" nature of its beginning. She dreams of being kidnapped by her own Highland hero and finding a love like theirs.
Niall is a member of the outlaw gang that has been raiding villages belonging to Brodie. When they raid the village closest to the castle while Brodie is away, Niall spots Fia. He is stunned by her show more beauty and knows that he needs to warn her away for her own safety. Unfortunately, he's not quick enough, and to save her from danger by two other outlaws, he takes her captive himself.
I really enjoyed the development of the relationship between Fia and Niall. Both of them are keeping secrets at the beginning, but it doesn't stop the attraction from building. Fia is not very happy that the reality of her kidnapping isn't anything like her dreams of it, but she makes the best of the situation. She doesn't let on to Niall that she knows their campsite very well. She plans to use that knowledge to help her escape. She also doesn't let on that she is closer to Laird Brodie than he suspects and that a rescue party is likely. I loved her powers of observation and how she watched everyone, trying to figure out who they are and why they are doing what they do. Niall is even less happy with the situation. Fia is a terrible distraction from what he is supposed to be doing. He has been sent to find out who is behind the attacks, something he doesn't tell Fia. He plays the outlaw very well around the others, but when he is alone with her his real nature comes out. Niall is trying to recover his lands after losing them. He is haunted by the guilt of some of the things he has done.
It was fun to see the two of them trying to hide their feelings from each other. There were some terrific scenes in the cave, especially involving the exchange of "boons". It didn't take long for Fia to fall for Niall, especially once she realized that there was more to him that first appeared. However, she doesn't hold out much hope for a happy ending. It takes Niall a bit longer to admit his feelings, but he also knows that nothing can come of them. After all, he is a nobleman destined to marry elsewhere, and she is just a village girl. I loved the protectiveness he showed, especially when he sacrificed his own safety to make sure she could get away. Naturally, Fia's feelings wouldn't allow her to just leave him, and I loved seeing her go back for him after the others were gone. Her strength of will (stubbornness) really showed in her determination to help him.
I liked seeing them get closer over his healing time, as they had the opportunity to talk more. Fia fell harder for Niall. Meanwhile, Niall realizes the biggest thing she needs protection from is him. I ached for her when they got to Edinburgh and he purposefully turned into a snob to drive her away from him. I ached for him too, as he really did love her and was torn between duty and love. He was stunned by her final gift to him, and felt even worse.
I knew they were going to end up together somehow, and I loved the way it came about. The scene in the great hall, between Brodie and Niall was great, though I also would have liked to see the conversation between him and Brodie after the conference. I loved Niall's big moment back in the village when he went after Fia. The epilogue was great and I loved seeing Mistress Murray and her reaction. show less
Niall is a member of the outlaw gang that has been raiding villages belonging to Brodie. When they raid the village closest to the castle while Brodie is away, Niall spots Fia. He is stunned by her show more beauty and knows that he needs to warn her away for her own safety. Unfortunately, he's not quick enough, and to save her from danger by two other outlaws, he takes her captive himself.
I really enjoyed the development of the relationship between Fia and Niall. Both of them are keeping secrets at the beginning, but it doesn't stop the attraction from building. Fia is not very happy that the reality of her kidnapping isn't anything like her dreams of it, but she makes the best of the situation. She doesn't let on to Niall that she knows their campsite very well. She plans to use that knowledge to help her escape. She also doesn't let on that she is closer to Laird Brodie than he suspects and that a rescue party is likely. I loved her powers of observation and how she watched everyone, trying to figure out who they are and why they are doing what they do. Niall is even less happy with the situation. Fia is a terrible distraction from what he is supposed to be doing. He has been sent to find out who is behind the attacks, something he doesn't tell Fia. He plays the outlaw very well around the others, but when he is alone with her his real nature comes out. Niall is trying to recover his lands after losing them. He is haunted by the guilt of some of the things he has done.
It was fun to see the two of them trying to hide their feelings from each other. There were some terrific scenes in the cave, especially involving the exchange of "boons". It didn't take long for Fia to fall for Niall, especially once she realized that there was more to him that first appeared. However, she doesn't hold out much hope for a happy ending. It takes Niall a bit longer to admit his feelings, but he also knows that nothing can come of them. After all, he is a nobleman destined to marry elsewhere, and she is just a village girl. I loved the protectiveness he showed, especially when he sacrificed his own safety to make sure she could get away. Naturally, Fia's feelings wouldn't allow her to just leave him, and I loved seeing her go back for him after the others were gone. Her strength of will (stubbornness) really showed in her determination to help him.
I liked seeing them get closer over his healing time, as they had the opportunity to talk more. Fia fell harder for Niall. Meanwhile, Niall realizes the biggest thing she needs protection from is him. I ached for her when they got to Edinburgh and he purposefully turned into a snob to drive her away from him. I ached for him too, as he really did love her and was torn between duty and love. He was stunned by her final gift to him, and felt even worse.
I knew they were going to end up together somehow, and I loved the way it came about. The scene in the great hall, between Brodie and Niall was great, though I also would have liked to see the conversation between him and Brodie after the conference. I loved Niall's big moment back in the village when he went after Fia. The epilogue was great and I loved seeing Mistress Murray and her reaction. show less
Stolen by the Highlander is the first in Terri Brisbin’s A Highland Feuding series. It’s a Scottish historical with warring clans, murder, trickery, kidnapping, a beautiful woman, a hero, a villain – and some pretty steamy scenes woven into what is a sweet and delightful love story.
Because it’s “Scotland in the past” and perfectly acceptable for the times, in order to end a centuries long feud between the Camerons and the Mackintoshes, Arabella Cameron has been promised in show more marriage to one of the two Mackintosh cousins, Brodie or Caelan, whichever one becomes chieftain of the clan. But suddenly Arabella’s brother is murdered and Brodie is blamed. Arabella will now be Caelan’s bride.
Not so fast! Brodie knows Caelan is up to no good and ending the feud is not really what he has in mind. And when Brodie kidnaps Arabella the morning of her wedding the excitement begins.
The characters are larger than life but still well-developed and with depth. The writing is solid and it is easy to insert yourself into the world of the Camerons and the Mackintoshes. Arabella and Brodie have a smoldering attraction that soon bursts into flame, but also a growing awareness of something possibly deeper that is satisfyingly romantic to watch.
Stolen by the Highlander is a great start to a new series, with a nice little teaser for the next one. Thanks to author Terri Brisbin and narrator Jill Tanner for a very enjoyable trip to the Scottish Highlands via a copy of this book on CD. show less
Because it’s “Scotland in the past” and perfectly acceptable for the times, in order to end a centuries long feud between the Camerons and the Mackintoshes, Arabella Cameron has been promised in show more marriage to one of the two Mackintosh cousins, Brodie or Caelan, whichever one becomes chieftain of the clan. But suddenly Arabella’s brother is murdered and Brodie is blamed. Arabella will now be Caelan’s bride.
Not so fast! Brodie knows Caelan is up to no good and ending the feud is not really what he has in mind. And when Brodie kidnaps Arabella the morning of her wedding the excitement begins.
The characters are larger than life but still well-developed and with depth. The writing is solid and it is easy to insert yourself into the world of the Camerons and the Mackintoshes. Arabella and Brodie have a smoldering attraction that soon bursts into flame, but also a growing awareness of something possibly deeper that is satisfyingly romantic to watch.
Stolen by the Highlander is a great start to a new series, with a nice little teaser for the next one. Thanks to author Terri Brisbin and narrator Jill Tanner for a very enjoyable trip to the Scottish Highlands via a copy of this book on CD. show less
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