Melmomene, Muse of Tragedy, falls in love with Scottish Royal, Rowan Stewart? Can a Grecian Goddess and a mere mortal truly be together? Find out in Highland Muse. Melpomene, muse of Tragedy, has loved before, but not like this. Not so thoroughly it blinds her, tears her from her path, her obligation to mankind. A warrior of Scotland, one she watched grow from a boy to a man, claims her heart with his self-sacrifice, courage. She’ll not let him perish, die defending another. Stepping in, defying fate, defying her father, Zeus, Melpomene risks all. Rowan Stewart, of the royal house, is immersed within a whirlwind of disbelief, struggling to understand the woman responsible for his odd outcome, his misplaced life. But promises were made, destiny yet sealed, and Ares, God of War, seeks him. Caught within a vortex of Scottish politics, Greek Gods and newfound desire, Rowan and Melpomene are doomed to separate, wallow in eternal despair. Will love surpass? Give them each other? Or will tragedy reign without its muse and rip them apart forever? Highland Muse's character, Melpomene even has her own Myspace, feel free to pop in!  www.myspace.com/musingmelpomene   Excerpt Her violet gaze darkened but stayed strong. She showed nothing of feminine emotion only that of a tigress. Her plaid, his colors, worn despite her earlier misgivings, mocked him. Her slim arms and feminine muscles, ready to attack, intrigued him. She dressed for war, his war. “I don’t need to earn your love, you’ll give it willingly. When you’re ready, you’ll let your past go. When you do, I’ll be here.” With her statement she twisted the blade away. Her eyes scorned, entreated him with a brief side sweep of thick red lashes. “And your battle with Ares has become mine. I am a goddess, he is a god. You are mortal. You’re powerless. Your obligations are now mine.” All of a sudden, though she was a goddess, he wanted to hide her away in a corner of the castle. Keep her fiery, rebellious and prideful spirit hidden and safe. Away from obligations made. Obligations she had nothing to do with. His thoughts brought a chuckle to his lips. His chuckle incited more fury from her. The tips of her cheeks reddened and her freckles became pronounced. She stepped closer; her head tilted back, eyes venomous. “You laugh!” His heart stopped. Time froze. How perfect she appeared at this moment, hair aflame and eyes direct, the blade in hand. He’d never met another like her. The light and courage behind her powerful regard was truth. More valiant than he’d seen in his best warrior. And in a woman! He knew naught what to do with the moment. Fight her? Cut her down with words? Bring her to the floor and ravish her? Aye, that’s what he’d like to do. Instead he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tightly against his body until her curves were part of him, her skin one with his. He rested his head on top of her cypress ringed red cap and stared into the flames once again. What to do? How to temper her? She shivered and rippled against him. Made him think of how she had looked nude and wet. He shut his eyes to the flame and saw only her, perfectly formed. How hard it’d been to not take her then, all the lust, anger and emotion. He wasn’t fond of emotion. Since he’d met Melpomene there’d been naught but it. Had she been with him his whole life as she’d claimed? Whispering, singing, inspiring? Another voice? A comrade?

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“Fast-paced action mixed with smart and sexy humor, Highland Muse tickles the soul and keeps you turning pages. Purington puts a fresh spin on the Gods of Olympus and undeniably leaves you wanting more.”

–Rynne Raines, author of REFLECTIONS


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Book Review- Highland Muse
By: Sky Purington


Rowan Stewart is everything a Highlander should be, loyal, sexy, brave and proud to a fault. Melpomene is everything a man could want in a woman, beautiful, resilient, loving and willing to do anything for him.

So why doesn’t Rowan see that?

After taking an arrow meant for The Queen of Scots, Rowan wakes up to find Melpomene standing over him. She claims to be his muse, and explains that she’s been with him since he was a boy. And with him is where “her heart lies.”

Rowan has no idea who she is. Confused, he thinks its best to keep her at a distance.
It isn’t until they are transported back to Scotland, by the fury of another God that he begins to understand that she’s told the truth.

Melpomene is determined to make him love her. Even if she has to defy her father, and give up everything. Give up her life as she knows it.

But what will it take to make Rowan see that she is his destined LOVE? Certain death?

Just as Rowan starts to realize that Melpomene is the woman for him, a secret, one that will tear them apart forever, comes to light. This is a secret so explosive that not even her Godly powers can fix.

So, will Rowan put loyalty and honor before love? Or will Melpomene decide that being mortal is too much of a sacrifice to make for any man?? Because what else would befall the Muse of Tragedy?

You’ll have to read to find out!

Author Sky Purington writes with a poetic flair that brings her story and the wilds of Scotland to life!

I give this story **** 4 stars!!!


Reviews by Aithne
Review: Highland Muse
by Sky Purington

Rowan Stewart never expected to meet the love of his life in such an unconventional manner. A warrior in Mary Queen of Scots’ army, he spent his days serving her with loyalty and honor. A man who would do anything to protect his Queen, he discovers her without protection during battle. He is a hero willing to pay the ultimate price. Death on the battlefield is not uncommon.

Until 13 May 1568, Battle of Langside, Scotland.

Valiant to the end, Rowan saves his Queen—only to discover a meddlesome woman in the afterlife. Or does he?
I love a story with unexpected twists, striking dialogue and happily ever after endings.

Sky Purington’s Highland Muse kept me guessing toward that happy ending. A pleasure to read, I enjoyed revisiting the Greek gods and Muses. I laughed, worried and pondered over Rowan’s experiences with his muse, Melpomene. Ms. Purington wove together the greatness of Scottish highlanders and Greek gods with seamless believability.

Muse Melpomene’s persistence in wooing Rowan endeared her to me. I enjoyed their escapades; fighting the hell hound, cliff climbing, all interlaced with great sexual tension.

I highly recommend anyone interested in the magic of fantasy to read Highland Muse.

Reviews by Aithne
Rating: 5 Hearts

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