One day in March my good friend Barbara called me and told me she read Heaven and the Heather mentioned in an article in The Scotsman newspaper. That started the small avalanche of friends and fellow writers who had also spied my first novel mentioned in several other British newspapers. The general thesis of the articles was the surprise and amusement British romance readers have toward the American romance readers' interest in romances featuring Scottish men in kilts. I, personally, have no objection to reading--and writing--Scottish set romance novels and putting my hero in a kilt! I don't think our friends across the pond have objections to their fine kilted men either--and they do seem to admire our cowboys--YEE HAH! And OCH! AYE! I have included the links for your perusal. Please, enjoy!
All My Best,
Elizabeth Holcombe
Times On Line March 27, 2005
"America is Turned On By Kilt-Ripping Yarns" by David Stenhouse
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2090-1541025,00.html
Daily Record March 29, 2005
"Mills and Brigadoon" by Christina Stokes
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_objectid=15342395%26method=full%26siteid=89488-name_page.html
The Scotsman March 29, 2005
"Kilted Heroes' Novel Role in US Women's Heart-Throbs" by Karen McVeigh
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=330262005
"This was the most exciting and intriguing historical romance I've read in a while. I was glued to the pages and could not wait to see how the book would end. This may be Elizabeth Holcombe's debut book but it's a must read for those fans of historical Scottish romances!" —Kathy Boswell, Managing Editor, The Best Reviews
Four Arrows!
"I quite enjoyed this one…Let's hope (Elizabeth Holcombe is) prolific." —Elizabeth Darrach, Bella Online
"A fun story! …This book stays lively and enjoyable." —Delia Larkins, Old Book Barn Gazette
"Ms. Holcombe's writing voice is unique and strong, perfect for her chosen historical era….Ms. Holcombe's extensive research is obvious…HEAVEN AND THE HEATHER is a treat, a very fine debut for an author that has found her way on my keeper shelf and the must-have list." —Kris Alice, A Romance Review
"****", ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE, Dec. 2002
"Ms. Holcombe has a hit with her debut book. The
characters are well drawn. The description is vivid and
evocative. All in all, this is a lively and
entertaining read." —Deborah Brent
RENDEZVOUS MAGAZINE, Sept. 2002
"Internal and external conflict moved like strong winds
throughout the plot. Ms. Holcombe held me spellbound as
I raced toward the end."
"*****", HUNTRESS REVIEWS, Oct. 17, 2002
"Wonderful!...Ms. Holcombe sweeps readers back to a
tumultuous age with vivid details and fiery
characters...There are few sex scenes and the tension
between them sizzles." —Amanda Kilgore
"...Elizabeth Holcombe furbishes a wonderful tale that provides much pleasure to those readers who enjoy a delightful sixteenth century Highland romance." —Harriet Klausner
