Veronica Wolff and her Warrior of the Highlands

Hi, everyone, today I've asked Veronica Wolff to tell us about her latest release.

Welcome, Veronica! It's always a pleasure to feature your wonderful books here at Fierce Romance. What a beautiful, sexy cover! Please tell us about Warrior of the Highlands.

Veronica: While doing research for her dissertation, graduate student Haley Fitzpatrick stumbles upon a strange artifact—which sends her back in time to old Scotland, directly into the path of the notorious Alasdair MacColla, a warrior known for his enormous physical presence and bloodthirsty reputation. Assuming that this woman with the mysterious accent is an enemy spy, MacColla promptly kidnaps her. But Haley’s beauty and courage strike a chord in the Highlander, awakening a desire in him that he hadn't known existed.

At first Haley’s frightened by her imposing captor. But she soon discovers that MacColla is much more than the brute that modern history describes, and decides she’s meant to be by his side. But unless she can find a way to change the past, the warrior she’s fallen for is destined to meet a tragic end.

Vonda: Sounds awesome! What inspired you to write this story or what is the story behind the story?

Veronica: It was inspired by the real Alasdair MacColla, renowned as one of the greatest of all Celtic warriors. I got to know him while writing my second book, SWORD OF THE HIGHLANDS. The real MacColla was larger than life: super-human strength, famously brave, and--icing on the cake for a romance author!--unusually tall. He was a hero waiting to happen.

I poured myself into research, and just let my mind wander from there… I wondered, what if the woman who was sent back in time to him was an expert on Scottish history? What if she spoke some Gaelic, knew a saber from a sgian dubh, and could fire a weapon as well as any soldier?

What if this woman knew her lover was destined to die?

I had to write it, and even I was surprised at how it all unfolded…

Vonda: Wow, that's a fantastic twist, Veronica!

Instead of a long interview this time, I'm sending you to Veronica's website to read an exciting excerpt. Actually two excerpts. I highly recommend them both and you will fall in love with this hero like I have.

This one involves a kiss! Who can resist? And I love the humor.

http://veronicawolff.com/warrior-highlands-sneak-peek

In this one, MacColla goes on a daring rescue mission.
http://veronicawolff.com/warrior-highlands-sample-chapter

Sigh. If I were trapped in such a horrid place, I'd want him rescuing me!

Thanks so much, Veronica, for taking the time to visit with us today!

If you haven't seen Veronica's website entry page, you must check it out too:

http://veronicawolff.com