Good Scottish romance
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Very enjoyable Scottish romance with an engrossing plot. Symon was the strength of this novel and a very appealing character. I felt as though Elena could have been more compelling but she kept making decisions that added to the conflict of the plot but did not endear her to readers. Secondary characters could have also been more developed, the only exception being wee Fia who was adorable and the only source of the really emotional moment in the story. All in all a good but not a great read...I will continue to read Fia's story in the next installment.
3590336
This was a wonderful Scottish romance. The heroine was spunky and fun and the hero was also fun, but a little on the dangerous side. Ceana just wants everything like it was before her parents died and her uncle became Laird of her lands. Luthais just wants everyone to leave him alone until he is the true Laird of his lands. When the two meet, sparks fly and both are intrigued. The ensuing story is full of fun and a little danger. I would recommend this book for any fan of historical fiction.  I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Laird Hugh McCallum has kidnapped Catriona Duff.  They were betrothed to one another as children.  That betrothal was supposed to ensure that the McCallums and the Duffs would share certain lands and the McCallums would get a large dowry.

But things have not gone as planned.

Hugh has kidnapped a Catriona Duff but not the right Catriona Duff.  Riona's uncle and aunt have arranged for the mistake in order to protect their daughter.

Hugh got Riona but he is betrothed to Cat.

Hugh wants to do the honorable thing and court Riona rather than force her into a marriage.  He believes they can manage to have a fairly good marriage.

He takes her to Scotland and his home.  While there, Riona learns a great deal about the kind of man Hugh is.  At the same time, Hugh learns about Riona.  Both of them learn a great deal about one another.

There are undercurrents in the clan.  Because of his behavior as a young man, Hugh does not always get the respect from clan members.  He is working to regain respect as well as get the clan members to recognize him as their leader.

I enjoyed the story in this book.

The characters of Riona and Hugh are interesting.  Each of them seem to be working at cross purposes.  Hugh never believes Riona when she tries to explain he has made an error.  She is more interested in escaping than trying to convince Hugh of her honesty.

The secondary characters were important to the development of the plot.  I would have liked a little less mystery and more actual explanation.  There seemed to be quite a few people who would rather hold secrets than tell the truth.  It became tedious.

I won this book in a contest.  I am voluntarily writing this review.  All opinions are my own.
2666655
I loved it. Can't help falling for a man in a kilt. I haven't had a chance to read the others in the series but I can't wait.
3970689
The story is good. I could have done with more Scottish stuff, but that gets lost in the story. Worth the read!
2396287
Classic good romance. Strong female and male leads. Appeal of an outsider (British) being able to turn the hearts and gain loyalty of the clan. Triumph of a good heart!
2356459
I enjoyed this second book  in the set of four. Reading about the life of a Scottish hero is a nice change of pace from the "ton" books that are so popular right now in the romance genre.
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I enjoyed this book, and again it's not my all time favorite, but every book by Johanna Lindsey is one I enjoy. She has a style that is unmistakable and her dialogue is very realistic for the time period.

I loved the Ophelia character who brought in outside tension to the main characters but was a little disturbed that the hero could take the virginity of the heroine and not ruin her, but ruin another by simply opening the door with Ophelia in her bedclothes. It seemed a convenient plot device, but otherwise well written and I loved the happy flow between the characters.

They were friends first and that built the foundation for their union. It was a very good English vs. Scotland story with a very sexy Highlander in it.
3884261
I enjoyed the series and about all of the various relationships of the people in the books.  I always enjoy reading Scottish stories and the era in which the stories were set.
3280257
The love in this book was the best thing about it . It never ended tuft  times and good time the love was always there. But Scottish stubbornness is there to to fight for what she thought was right. A really good book not too sexist either.
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My Fair Highlander takes place in the Tudor time period, on the border between Scotland and England.  Laird Barras is the neighbor (on the Scotland side) to Jemma Ramsden, an English lady.  I really was not Jemma's biggest fan, at first.  She was consumed by grief after the passing of her father, and she was very selfish.  She was argumentative towards her brother, and she made bad decisions, such as taking an evening ride along the England/Scotland border.  During this fateful ride, Jemma was accosted by English soldiers and subsequently saved by Laird Barras, who had been attracted to Jemma for awhile.  Gordon (Laird Barras) decides to keep Jemma at his keep to get to know her and "court" her.  Although, after her bad decision for evening riding, Gordan is not sure she is the woman he needs.  Jemma needs to overcome her grief and embrace her life and hopefully her future.

I really liked Gordon, Laird Barras.  He is a Highlander in a difficult time, a time period where religious tensions are high and the Scottish monarch was only a babe.  He is a good leader for his people and he is willing to negotiate and work with the english, to do whatever would be necessary to take care of his people and his land.  Gordon manages to keep to the highlander ways of capturing brides.  After rescuing Jemma, he keeps  her in his keep, and I fully enjoyed his manner of courtship.  He shows his sweet side with Jemma as well as his tough, warrior side creating good chemistry between himself and Jemma.  As for Jemma, while she has selfish tendencies, she does begin to come out of her shell and grow as a character.  She has to deal with prejudice from some of the Scottish women, and she has to stand up to Gordon himself quite a bit as well.  I can appreciate the prejudice that Jemma faced as an Englishwoman in Scottish territory, she was not accepted just because the Laird liked her.  She had to earn her place, and with that she earned my respect.

My Fair Highlander is a very good historical romance read, the issues the people face are consistent with the historical time period.  While this book is book 2 in a series, it is still able to be read as a stand alone.  I have not yet read book 1 in the series, and I had no problem understanding the story or the characters.  However, after reading book 2, I think that I am going to have to get book 1 as well because previous story lines that were mentioned sound pretty good too.  Readers, if you enjoy historicals, highlanders, or romances I recommend reading My Fair Highlander.

I received this book as a gift from RomCon, a romance novel convention in Denver, CO.
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It's 1606 at Angus in the Scottish lowlands, although close to the highlands. Intrigue and love stalk each other. Brianna Lindsay fights the stigma of possible illegitimacy and enforced marriage to her cousin, Lord a Robert. Disguising the fact that her father has died, Brianna continues as the lady of Edzell Castle, hoping to delay the nefarious actions of her uncle and his son.
Colin MacKinnon, a highlander, comes seeking land and a wife. Brianna is his choice. Although their way of marriage is not what he'd sought, marry Brianna he does and he is determined to be a good Lord. He didn't count on falling in love with his wife.
Treachery is but a hair's breath away and both Colin and Brianna must go through the refining fires of doubt and agony before truly finding each other.
Brianna is an interesting character with her inclination towards intellectual pursuits, languages and willingness to learn everything, including the art of seduction.
A pleasant addition to the Scottish historical romance genre albeit with some predictable moments.

A NetGalley ARC
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This is the first book that I have read by Brisbin and I found it to be a very enjoyable read. Usually historical romances can become quite predictable and thats okay because I still love them, but it was nice that this one had a few changes from the normal thrown in here and there.

In this story we meet the handsome highlander Laird Athdar, who has made the point of his life to be the leader of his people. Because of one in the past he has promised to never marry again and makes his focus on his people and nothing more.
Through the beginning of the story we find that Athdar and the lady that is going to teach him to love again have paths that have crossed but they are not hopelessly in love from page one. The author takes some time to let them develop and get to know each other before they fall in love and get married.

Once they are married they must learn to live together and get used to married life. While they are busy doing that, Athdar must face some events in his past that he has forgotten but that are impacting his future. Together they must put together the pieces and rely on their love to see them through the obstacles.

All in all I believe that author did a great job with this story. The characters are warm, likable and well developed. The historical setting and world was done well which led to an enjoyable afternoon read. I will read this author again in the future and believe that most fans of historical romance would enjoy this tale.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review which has been stated above.
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Basic Scottish Highland historical romance, easy reading and a good storyline with a little humor throne in.  Would definitely read more from this author.
2265204
I really enjoyed Amy Jarecki's writing style. She sprinkles her hero's vocabulary with Scottish terms without it becoming overwhelming. She does a good job of showing her character's emotions instead of having an omniscient narrator tell us what they're feeling. She has obviously researched her 16th century setting. Her protagonists are also delightful people, and I enjoyed watching them fall in love. I usually lean toward Regency-set historical romances, but I look forward to reading more of Amy Jarecki's books.
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Highlander Honor ''''''''''  Written by Dana D'Angelo
(Scottish Strife Series Book 3)

Silas Ellison daughter of the Ellison Laird has much responsibility on her shoulders. She has been charged with keeping her clan safe while her father and many of their clansmen are away reiving. Since the men have been away the clan has been attached by marauders.

Griogair MacGregon has been summoned by his foster father to find his foster brother Naill.  Naill has set out to seek revenge for the death of his older brother Robart. Since his death occurred in the Ellison territory he wants the clan to turn over the murderer or he will destroy them.

When Griogair encounters Sileas he is bewitched by her strength and beauty. He feels very guilty that he has befriended the Ellison clan knowing his brother is responsible for their plight.

Griogair is a very honorable Highlander and when he recognizes he has feelings for Sileas he expresses them to her and she too realizes she has fallen in love with this stranger.

I found this book quite intriguing and well written. It is  Scottish romance I would highly recommend. The author has created character both real and heartwarming to me as a reader.
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I love stories set in the Scottish highlands.  I enjoyed these three and look forward to more.  Very well done.