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A Kiss of Fate
A Kiss of Fate
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Laird of an ancient Scottish clan, Duncan MacRae also possesses the secret powers of the Guardians— -- humans with mystical abilities to control nature's forces and see into the hearts of others. Duncan has sworn to use his abilities for the greater good, but duty is eclipsed when he meets the dazzling, independent English widow Gwyneth Owe...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345449177
ISBN-10: 0345449177
Publication Date: 8/2005
Pages: 416
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Publisher: Ivy Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Love and magic prove to be comfortable bedfellows in this enchanting mid-18th-century romance from Putney (A Twist of Fate; The Bartered Bride), which launches a new series focused on the Guardians, a group of English and Scottish folk who possess supernatural powers. Gwynne Owens, daughter of an English Guardian, has grown up as a scholar of the group's lore, though she has few powers of her own. An early, platonic marriage left her a wealthy widow, and though she values her independence, she finds it hard to resist her attraction to Duncan Macrae, a Scottish mage who is adept at manipulating the weather. As Duncan aggressively courts Gwynne, the winds of war between England and Scotland grow stronger, along with the Guardian council's sense that a catastrophe is imminent. Gwynne eventually marries Duncan, but when the uprising of Bonnie Prince Charlie occurs, she realizes she must betray her husband, who has aligned himself with his countrymen. Putney plays out the consequences of their decisions until the very end, keeping readers enthralled all the way up to the inevitable coming together of hero and heroine. Their final love scene is a touch trite, but overall, Putney does a fine job of weaving magical elements together with actual historical events to create a rich, romantic tapestry.
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Great Paranormal by a great author. It is worth the read
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Book was ok. Not my favorite
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Gwynne and Duncan are fated to meet and through all trials show that love can triumph even over differences of opinions.

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