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whatcaroread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
macknificent's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book was too long and the main characters lacked any chemistry. You can really tell the author was just following a formula.
Having said that, there was some pretty good mental health rep for a highlander romance. I also loved the gentle parenting and how important consent was throughout the story.
So not a total loss.
Having said that, there was some pretty good mental health rep for a highlander romance. I also loved the gentle parenting and how important consent was throughout the story.
So not a total loss.
frandeb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melshappylife's review
4.0
Love a good romance with fiesty heroines putting sexy Scottsmen in their places. All with a dash of suspense, sweet little children and that Scottish brogue! Yes please.
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
I haven’t read the first book in the series and although characters from it make an appearance in this story, I didn’t felt like missing anything so it could easily be read as a stand-alone.
The story was well written, with fast-paced moments but also slower ones for my liking, the characters are nice but unfortunately none of them grows on me as really I couldn’t feel the chemistry as maybe was expected or just couldn’t believe that he fell head over heels in love with her so soon especially after we get that he’s still mourning his wife.
Their banter was fun at times and entertaining.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy
The story was well written, with fast-paced moments but also slower ones for my liking, the characters are nice but unfortunately none of them grows on me as really I couldn’t feel the chemistry as maybe was expected or just couldn’t believe that he fell head over heels in love with her so soon especially after we get that he’s still mourning his wife.
Their banter was fun at times and entertaining.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy
emma_caputi's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
smilagros's review against another edition
5.0
I believe that I have found one of my all time favorite historical romance authors. I picked this book on a whim for the holiday season and it was the best decision I have ever made. I teared up, I swooned and I enjoyed myself from the first sentence the the last. I could not recommend this book enough!
eicart_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Perfectly fine, completely hetero romance set in 1819 Scotland. Plenty of masculine muscles and feminine curves. Mildly annoying patriarchal BS about a woman gifting her virginity and her reputation threatened by being alone with a dude, but not as bad as some historical romances. Thwarted kidnapping plots, long-standing clan disagreements, mean gossip. Sensible, stubborn women loved by stubborn, macho men. And a very cute kid.
I might read more in this series, but I'd probably choose something less white and heteronormative instead.
TW for past death of a child.
I might read more in this series, but I'd probably choose something less white and heteronormative instead.
TW for past death of a child.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
She'll never be a nun. But, she was oh, so close. Fairly well kicked out of the convent, Donella Haddon, grandniece of the Earl of Riddick, is about to return to her family home.
The highlander sent to collect Donella is Logan Kendrick. Accompanied by two grooms, after a day or two, Logan hopes to have deposited to woman at her family's estate. Nothing like that happens, however. Instead, more than a few days pass, and they face grave danger.
Logan wonders why Donella was sent to the convent in the first place, and why she has been sent away. He discovers that she is called the Flower of Clan Graham and that she has an unlikely past. For now, it is Christmas, and preparations are in order. Meanwhile, Logan has another surprise in front of him. That is in the form of his six-year-old son, who he hadn't seen in a year. Logan's wife died years before, and the child remained at his grandparents home in Canada.
Now, his son is there, and Donella is there, helping the family set up for Christmas. Logan now has two battles on his hands. For one thing, he doesn't know how to draw close to his son. What is more is that he is truly drawn to Donella. Although he seeks to court her, he must first stem the ugly gossip that always seems to be chasing her.
This is a story of second chances. It is a second chance for Donella to escape a troubled past. It is also a chance for Logan to let memories of his first wife go and to focus on being a good father. Instrumental in this development is the fact that his son falls head over heels in love with Donella. Their interactions were incredibly touching in this story.
If you long strong heroines in historical romance stories, look no further. Donella is the best of the sort. The troubles that she has dealt with in the past, as well as the things she must deal with now show amazing strength. I loved watching the two of them grow to love one another.
This truly enjoyable story is the second in the Clan Kendrick series. The first book is The Highlander Who Protected Me. This story was rich with characters from that book, and the next book in the series is The Highlander's English Bride, due for release in May, 2020.
Many thanks to Zebra and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
*This mass market paperback release also includes a bonus novel by Annie Raines, Christmas on Mistletoe Lane, and previously review link is: https://www.robinlovesreading.com/2018/12/review-christmas-on-mistletoe-lane_25.html
The highlander sent to collect Donella is Logan Kendrick. Accompanied by two grooms, after a day or two, Logan hopes to have deposited to woman at her family's estate. Nothing like that happens, however. Instead, more than a few days pass, and they face grave danger.
Logan wonders why Donella was sent to the convent in the first place, and why she has been sent away. He discovers that she is called the Flower of Clan Graham and that she has an unlikely past. For now, it is Christmas, and preparations are in order. Meanwhile, Logan has another surprise in front of him. That is in the form of his six-year-old son, who he hadn't seen in a year. Logan's wife died years before, and the child remained at his grandparents home in Canada.
Now, his son is there, and Donella is there, helping the family set up for Christmas. Logan now has two battles on his hands. For one thing, he doesn't know how to draw close to his son. What is more is that he is truly drawn to Donella. Although he seeks to court her, he must first stem the ugly gossip that always seems to be chasing her.
This is a story of second chances. It is a second chance for Donella to escape a troubled past. It is also a chance for Logan to let memories of his first wife go and to focus on being a good father. Instrumental in this development is the fact that his son falls head over heels in love with Donella. Their interactions were incredibly touching in this story.
If you long strong heroines in historical romance stories, look no further. Donella is the best of the sort. The troubles that she has dealt with in the past, as well as the things she must deal with now show amazing strength. I loved watching the two of them grow to love one another.
This truly enjoyable story is the second in the Clan Kendrick series. The first book is The Highlander Who Protected Me. This story was rich with characters from that book, and the next book in the series is The Highlander's English Bride, due for release in May, 2020.
Many thanks to Zebra and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
*This mass market paperback release also includes a bonus novel by Annie Raines, Christmas on Mistletoe Lane, and previously review link is: https://www.robinlovesreading.com/2018/12/review-christmas-on-mistletoe-lane_25.html