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The Elusive Highlander: Medieval Time Travel Romance (The Campbell Brothers Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ju Ephraime (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 140 ratings
The ElusiveHighlander is the first book in the Campbell Brothers trilogy, by romanceauthor Ju Ephraime. It has received the 5-star seal from Readers' Favorite andis the 2017 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in Historical Romance.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Campbell Brothers
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    298 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    May 7, 2016
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    656 KB
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"Detailed historical information, on point dialogue,and moving battle scenes form the perfect backdrop for this interesting historical romance." Jason's Review - New Haven Register

"Ephraime's first book in her Highlander series is a fascinating,captivating read. She blends a fast-paced adventurous plot with magic and intrigue to form the perfect backdrop for a delightful romance. The interaction between the characters is refreshing and engaging, TOP PICK" - Stamford Chronicle

"Readers of romantic historical novels will like enjoy the romantic dialogue and the sexual tension between the two main characters in THE ELUSIVE HIGHLANDER." - Romance with Heat
"Ju Ephraime scores another hit with her first historical romance." - Sterling Reviews

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Coira Ainsley, beautiful,confident account representative for a high end travel company, stepsinto the office of the man whose business her firm has been seeking, and ends up in 14th century Scotland in The Elusive Highlander by JuEphraime. Sensing that the gorgeous Scottish warrior may in fact be thesame man she followed into that Manhattan office, Coira is immediatelyon guard and demands to return to her time and place. Alasdair Campbellis unable to help, however, because he is the victim of a Druid spellthat has caused him to wander the world for centuries, unsure of how tochange his own circumstances. Fighting an instant attraction, Coiratries to understand her place in Alasdair's life as he prepares for amajor battle against England, trying to bring recognition to his King.When it is obvious that there is nothing to do but go along with fate,Coira succumbs to her desires and marries the Laird with some amazingresults!

Popular writer Ju Ephraime has recreated the beauty and intensity of the Scottish Highlands and its people in The Elusive Highlander, andbrought a love story spanning centuries to life. Deep emotion and daring intimacy are only part of what Coira and Alasdair share as the livelyaction recounts some of the historical truth of early Scottish history.With added touches of legend and Highland magic, Coira and Alasdairshare passion and complete devotion to one another while starting a newlife together. Beautifully written and heart-warming, The ElusiveHighlander is a story sure to warm up your emotions. Enjoyable andentertaining!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01APR8VKI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ENVISION Business & Computer School Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 656 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991187997
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Campbell Brothers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 140 ratings

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Ju Ephraime writes steamy high heat romances, packed with emotions and strong alpha characters and always a wonderful, happy ever after. She has won several awards for her writing, and had even seconded in Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest, with her White Magic Woman. When not writing romance novels, Ju could be found writing children’s books, which includes her, Too-Clever series, a collection of ten children stories. Ju writes her children's stories under, Dr. Julia E. Antoine. These days she stays busy helping in the community and donating her services to a not-for-profit organization, which she helped establish. Presently, she resides in CT where she has lived with her family for the past thirty years. She still misses her time on the sunny Caribbean islands, but takes pleasure in using them as backdrops to some of her stories.

Visit her blog at http://www.juephraime.blogspot.com or her personal page at, http://www.juliaeantoine.com where you can sign up for e-mail updates and other goodies.

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"...steamy, provocative and fresh..." ~Midwest Book review

"a new level of heat!" ~Readers’ Favorite

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Customers enjoy this medieval romance for its enthralling blend of history and romance, with one review noting several references to actual historical events. The book features a feisty heroine and fast-paced narrative, while one customer particularly appreciates the vividly described costumes. Customers praise the chemistry between the main characters and the dialogue, with one review highlighting how the Scottish characters communicate with each other.

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20 customers mention "Romance"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, appreciating its enthralling blend of history and passion, with one customer highlighting the passionate scenes.

"...was also quite a refreshing touch, making this historical fiction a unique tale that you won’t be able to put down once you start. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...It had everything - a feisty heroine, a Highlander warrior, magic, love and steamy scenes! Everything about Coira and Alasdair's romance was magic...." Read more

"...the author is a poor writer, in fact I think she had a very imaginative story to share, but her prose felt forced, awkward on more than one occasion..." Read more

"...a couple of books by this author, and I know she writes steamy, passionate scenes. I was expecting it in this book, and she didn’t disappoint...." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and great to read.

"What a nice, refreshing take on a traditional historical fiction!..." Read more

"...and a lot of the elements like druids, scrying, magic, and fae were all enjoyable. Unfortunately it was the execution that fell short...." Read more

"...Great job, Ephraime. Lovers of medieval romance will not be disappointed in this book." Read more

"...I am very happy with the story and enjoyed it very much...." Read more

9 customers mention "Scotland history"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's depiction of Scotland, with one customer noting several references to actual historical events, while another highlights the vividly described costumes and elements like druids.

"...how the action starts in 2013 Manhattan and then continues into the fourteenth century in Scotland, with main character, Coira, desperately trying..." Read more

"...The time travel was original and a lot of the elements like druids, scrying, magic, and fae were all enjoyable...." Read more

"...It was a lovely romantic tale but I also enjoyed the depictions of Scotland in that earlier historical period...." Read more

"...It also had a good deal of Scottish history which added a lot to the story. Spoiler, sorta...." Read more

5 customers mention "Chemistry between characters"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry between the characters, particularly noting the feisty heroine and the great interaction between the two main protagonists.

"...It had everything - a feisty heroine, a Highlander warrior, magic, love and steamy scenes! Everything about Coira and Alasdair's romance was magic...." Read more

"...NO more spoilers from me. There was great chemistry between the two main protagonists...." Read more

"This is a good paranormal romance, with a HOT Highlander hero...." Read more

"...enjoyed the plot and the well-developedal characters. tale was too short for my happiness, but it is definitely is a "can't put it down" tale!" Read more

3 customers mention "Dialogue"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the dialogue in the book, with one customer noting how the Scottish accents come through clearly.

"...necessary authenticity, together with vividly described costumes, ways of speech and traditions of the Scottish society in that time...." Read more

"...scenes aside, I love the history bit and the dialogue when the Scots communicated with each other...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the dialog in this book. The accents come through clearly, without making it difficult to read, and there were several references to the..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced and easy to read.

"...She did not stall the inevitable. Her writing was fast paced and honestly, I could not put the book down (in my case, my Kindle)...." Read more

"...The accents come through clearly, without making it difficult to read, and there were several references to the actual history of the time which..." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
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    What a nice, refreshing take on a traditional historical fiction! I absolutely loved how the action starts in 2013 Manhattan and then continues into the fourteenth century in Scotland, with main character, Coira, desperately trying to understand what had happened that she suddenly found herself in a medieval castle with its Laird, strangely resembling a recent client of her travelling agency.
    The way that the author played on those contrasts between the present and the past, and how masterfully the growing attraction between the two characters was described made this story a joy to read. Bits of history dotted throughout the novel provided necessary authenticity, together with vividly described costumes, ways of speech and traditions of the Scottish society in that time.
    The magical element combined with the time-travel idea to reunite with one’s beloved to break a spell was also quite a refreshing touch, making this historical fiction a unique tale that you won’t be able to put down once you start. Highly recommended!
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  • Uma Mawaery
    4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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    Throw in some magic into the Highlands and I'm sold! After reading the premise, I really wanted to dive into this book. Like I said, magic + highlands = LOVE!!! Ju Ephraime didn't fail to deliver. She did not stall the inevitable. Her writing was fast paced and honestly, I could not put the book down (in my case, my Kindle).

    It's been quite sometime since I read a romance book and well, after reading this one, I wonder why I stopped. It had everything - a feisty heroine, a Highlander warrior, magic, love and steamy scenes! Everything about Coira and Alasdair's romance was magic. I only wish there was more to their magical backgrounds and how Coira ended up in the 14th century, and if Dair continues to be immortal. Would have been nice to know who poisoned him and what happened to his 'mither' too. Other than that, this is a quick and fun read for romance lovers.

    Oh, next to the main characters, I enjoyed whenever Tristan was in the scenes. Any chance for a Tristan story? :-)
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  • Nikki
    3.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this novel
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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    I enjoyed this novel, especially the story of love between a highlander and his fated woman. I'm a sucker for a Scottish brogue and kilt, since I first read Outlander years go, but this book fell a little flat for me.

    The story itself is wonderful. The time travel was original and a lot of the elements like druids, scrying, magic, and fae were all enjoyable. Unfortunately it was the execution that fell short. The writing was repetitious at times, stilted, and several of the opening chapters were choppy. I don't think the author is a poor writer, in fact I think she had a very imaginative story to share, but her prose felt forced, awkward on more than one occasion, and the descriptions were at times almost textbook. I found myself skipping ahead often to get to the dialogue and scenes between the two MC.

    I really wanted to love this book. In some ways, I did. However, the execution of the ending was also a bit odd. This is only my opinion, as all reviews are, and I'm sure many will love this book. I am willing to read more of the author's work and I would not want to turn anyone away from a great story. I'm left torn and wishing I could give more stars.

    Overall 3.5 Stars
    Story 4 Stars
    Writing 3 Stars
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
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    This is indeed an excellent historical romance. I was drawn into the story from the intro. I love the way the author describes the highlander and the way she had his old Scottish accent coming through in the dialogue. The interaction between the two main characters, Alasdair and Coira was sizzling from the first chapter, but the author plays it along until I wanted to say, enough already. I’ve read a couple of books by this author, and I know she writes steamy, passionate scenes. I was expecting it in this book, and she didn’t disappoint. The scenes were scorching, the kilt wearing highlander came through loud and clear, even the younger brother, Tris was hot. I hope she gives him his own story. But all scorching scenes aside, I love the history bit and the dialogue when the Scots communicated with each other. I could close my eyes and hear them, that’s how real the entire thing was. Great job, Ephraime. Lovers of medieval romance will not be disappointed in this book.
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  • Bookcollecter
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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    This was a great historical romance, romp, fun read, but, it was also respectful to historical facts and settings.

    What a great concept to transport someone back to 14th century Scotland. NO more spoilers from me.
    There was great chemistry between the two main protagonists. It was a lovely romantic tale but I also enjoyed the depictions of Scotland in that earlier historical period. I could smell the heather, and feel the dark atmosphere of Scotland's rugged countryside.

    Ju Ephraime's books are always entertaining and this one didn't disappoint.
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  • Jan Niblock
    4.0 out of 5 stars A time traveling love story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
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    This story was better than I expected. I picked it up because the intro to it sounded interesting. I am very happy with the story and enjoyed it very much. It is very interesting how the author used the time line travel concept, one that I have read only a few times before in this way. It is very believable and kept the story moving along. It also had a good deal of Scottish history which added a lot to the story.

    Spoiler, sorta. The only thing that would have made this story even better would have been for them to return to the 21st Century. Now that would have been a real unique twist.
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  • Read-a-holic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time Travel and Romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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    I love time travel stories! The fish out of water aspect is so fun to watch! But there was also destiny at play here, and the draw between Alasdair and Coira was undeniable for each of them. For me, the best part of any story is the romance, and this novel doesn’t disappoint. The time travel has a really cool magical aspect behind it—I liked learning about Alasdair’s background and there are other secrets to uncover as well. But at its heart is Alasdair and Cora and their connection. Can Coira overcome losing the world she knows to embrace a new life?
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  • Diana
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Rip-Roaring Trip Through Time
    Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2018
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    The Elusive Highlander may stand in its own category, mixing the unlikely bedfellows of historical Highland romance with modern time travel. But perhaps the greatest takeaway for me was the futility of war. Not a new message, but certainly delivered in a unique package.

    Coira Ainsley, the main female character, is from the 21st century. She’s a successful travel agent, which is somewhat ironic considering that she is about to experience the trip of her life. And yet she is also of the 14th century, as she is the eternal soulmate of Alasdair Campbell, the Laird of Inveraray Castle, the holdout of the Scottish Clan Campbell. His betrothed is of enemy Clan MacDougall, and it is because of their planned matrimonial union that Alasdair is poisoned. Obviously to some members of these ever-warring clans the suggestion of a Campbell actually tying the knot with a MacDougall is justification enough for murder.

    Alasdair’s mother attempts to reverse the injustice of her son’s homicide through magic. But she unwittingly dooms him to wander through the centuries somewhat aimlessly, until he is reunited with his soulmate, with whom he does meet up again in 21st century Manhattan. This reintroduction sends them both hurtling back through time to the 14th century and the Scottish Highlands, where they first met.

    Coira, who firmly identifies with the only home she feels she has known in the 21st century and misses her ailing father, seeks at first to escape her doom and undo the results of the time-traveling escapade. She is confused about the identity of this kilt-clad, red-haired giant, who is reminiscent of the man she recently met in the 21st century but who clearly identifies with his life as a Scottish Laird. She begs Alasdair to help her return, but he is helpless to assist her as he does not understand what has happened to them anymore than she does. Unlike her, he quickly fits back into his challenging role as Laird of Inveraray Castle, as if his days of wandering through time had never happened.

    After a while, Coira comes to not only accept her fate but embrace it. She realizes that Alasdair, or simply Dair, is the man she is destined to love, and that her life in 14th century Scotland can be even richer than her Manhattan life. She continues to miss her father, but that situation, too, is solved toward the end of the book.

    Coira, as a woman of the 21st century, possesses the advantage of hindsight and is able to see the abject pointlessness of the Scottish clan wars, as well as the bloody wars with the English for Scottish independence. She knows full well that the loss of life is all for naught, as history bears witness. Unfortunately, Dair doesn’t seem to possess that knowledge and continues fighting, much to Coira’s anxiety as she grows more in love with him with each passing day.

    Along with the interesting, twisty plot are some steamy love scenes. So not the best novel for those who read only sweet romances—but definitely an entertaining read for those who like a lot of spice mixed in with the history.
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  • Bookaholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2017
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    Filled with the magic of the fae, and the charms of Middle Age Scotland, The Elusive Highlander was an enjoyable read that had me turning the pages.

    I really liked the betrayal of the Coira Ainsley — she is very much a 21st Century girl who finds herself stranded in 14th Century Scotland. Her character was very believable, and her agony at leaving her father behind was heartbreaking, The attraction between Coira and Alasdair was smoking!! Their relationship was beautifully portrayed — well done!

    I didn't know whether to give this book a 5* or a 4*. I have gone with a 4.5* because there were a few inconsistencies in the story. I wish Ephraime would decide how Coira's mother died, was it a car accident? or did she die in her bed because of an illness? I don't know?!! I would also like to have read more about why Alasdiar was immortal and what that meant for his and Cora relationship. At times, I was jarred out of the story by the sudden history lesson. I understand the reason why Ephraime did this, but I thought this could have been worked into the story better.

    These are only small issues, however, and I did enjoy the story. It was a rapid page turner, and I read it in one sitting, which says it all really.
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  • Books by Sheree Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2016
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    I live near Berwick upon Tweed/Scottish Borders which is why I was first drawn to this story and I love romance novel so ELUSIVE HIGHLANDER fitted the bill ideally. Scottish history is very in depth and I thought the author had researched this thoroughly touching on the Templars and Robert the Bruce. I thought the two main characters Alasdair and Coira worked well together and had good chemistry. Coira is quite an independent woman yet troubled with issues at home, while Alasdair is a strong, sexy red headed male warrior type. The story reminded me of Outlander as it flicked between the different centuries. My only criticism is I felt the "Scottish Brogue" which runs constantly throughout the book, a little grating at times but that is my own personal opinion. Overall, a well written, easy read with a bit of everything, history, magic, steamy romance and time travel. Certainly something you could put your feet up, relax and really just enjoy.
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  • Sarah Stuart - Readers' Favorite Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars History with an erotic twist and a touch of fantasy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2017
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    Ju Ephraime has ventured into historical fiction with great success. The majority of The Elusive Highlander is set in the fourteenth century during one of Scotland's wars for independence, led by Robert the Bruce: with the exception that the author explains at the end of changes that she made "in the name of love", the history recounted is accurate.

    In the name of love is equally accurate. After Coira "falls through time" from her twenty-first century career girl life in Manhattan and is captured by the laird, Alisdair, sexual tension stretches like an elastic thread until the story borders on erotica. The author's fans, of whom I have been one since finding the completely different Chasing Love, will not be disappointed.
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  • 1D82 Many
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really different time travel novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2016
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    A really different time travel novel!

    I loved the interaction between the characters in this book and the way the author described the scenes. They really came to life as the story unfolded. The castles even felt properly draughty! The magical element was a nice touch too. I felt that could actually happen in this era and with these highlanders. I also liked the way Alasdair didn't really know that he had time travelled too. His long life must have been somewhat confusing if he'd known and remembered everything that had happened to him. Nice touch that he was still in his own setting as well as time travelling.

    A very enjoyable read.
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