The Scot's Bride (Highland Heirs)

Another great addition to the MacGregor/Grant family of stories!

Charlie has an otherworldly aire.. the way she dresses… the way she dances around. Patrick refers to her as a sprite and a nymph. She's a born leader, caring and has some serious fighting skills including being crazy accurate with a sling.

Patrick is a free spirit, not wanting any responsibilities to stifle him. He prefers fighting with his fists rather than a sword which ,to me, is unusual for a Highlander.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The thing that stood out to me the most, other than the plot, was the amazing details. I could picture everything Ms. Quinn describes from the heather to the Wallace holding.

This story kept me guessing. I thought it was going this way, show more it went the other. Twists and turns galore!

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This might just be one of my favorite historical romance stories. For one thing, I absolutely adored Patrick MacGregor, who is a Highlander. He is extremely powerful. He can fell a man - or several men - without a sword. What's more is he is extremely sensitive. For example, one of my favorite lines from this story was, "He smiled as his pitiful heart melted all over his ribs." Well, my heart melted as I read that line.

Charlotte Cunningham wields a slingshot like young David in the Bible. That is who I thought of. When Charlie spotted this huge highlander, and certainly couldn't guess his motives, she hit him with it and completely knocked him out. This allowed her brothers to tie him up and capture him. Even from the very beginning, show more she could sense that he was Trouble.

Both Patrick and Charlie have made their niches in life. Patrick is quite comfortable living a life free of responsibility. Conversely, Charlie is imbued with responsibility, for her sister Elsie, and for others she has taken it upon herself to defend and protect. Marriage is something that she will avoid to any extent, even though her time with Patrick raises that possibility more than once. For one thing, Charlie is grieving the loss of her first love.

So how does a pair of complete and utter opposites find love? Freedom of responsibility vs. an overload of responsibility. As much as I enjoyed both of these characters, there were other characters nearly as compelling. There is Elsie, Charlie's younger sister. There is a family in town that Charlie has come close two. All of there trials were dealt with so well that this story flowed together seamlessly. As if Patrick and Charlie, and their struggle to find love isn't enough of a challenge. Their are clan feuds going on and Patrick is forced to hid his true identity.

For a captivating story rich with warmth, love, passion, a bit of intrigue, and certainly, angst and hatred, The Scot's Bride is just the perfect read. This delectable book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I could not put it down until I read it completely through. It is a brilliant read and makes me long for the highlands of Scotland.

The Scot's Bride is the second book in the Highland Heirs series. The following books that have been released are A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss, Laird of the Black Isle and Highlander Ever After. There were previous stories in a related series, The MacGregors: Highland Heirs, that is connected to this one.

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Another great addition to the MacGregor/Grant family of stories!

Charlie has an otherworldly aire.. the way she dresses… the way she dances around. Patrick refers to her as a sprite and a nymph. She's a born leader, caring and has some serious fighting skills including being crazy accurate with a sling.

Patrick is a free spirit, not wanting any responsibilities to stifle him. He prefers fighting with his fists rather than a sword which ,to me, is unusual for a Highlander.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The thing that stood out to me the most, other than the plot, was the amazing details. I could picture everything Ms. Quinn describes from the heather to the Wallace holding.

This story kept me guessing. I thought it was going this way, show more it went the other. Twists and turns galore!

I received a review copy for Celtic Dragon Book Reviews. All opinions are my own. show less

**I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. This is a voluntary review; all opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**

Patrick's parents are the leads from one of my favourite highlander romances EVER, Seduced by the Highlander. So I couldn't wait to read about Patrick and the lady who would knock him off his feet!

My favourite aspect of this book is the slow burn romance. All too often in historical romances, the leads jump into their passionate affair and the rest gets left behind. So not the case here! Their attraction is palpable from the start but watching that connection grow into something more was fabulous. These two are a great pair who complement each other wonderfully and seeing them discover show more that was such a treat.

My only wish is that the ending didn't feel as rushed. The vast majority of this book is Charlie and Patrick fighting their budding feelings and Patrick keeping his true identity a secret. But there are so many other things at play (like the clan rivalry and past events) and I feel like they don't reach their peak until the last 20%. I think some of that could have been brought out earlier and played out a little more to enhance this story.

Nevertheless, highlander fans will love this one! This book reminded me why I love highlander romances and why I should be picking them up more often!

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The Scot's Bride (The MacGregor's: Highland Heirs) by Paula Quinn  
A thrill seeking adventure of lust, love and rivalries.  Paula Quinn is continuing the tradition of authors like Johanna Lindsey, Judith McNaught, Karen Hawkins and so many others.  With roguish warriors and spirited heroines, Ms. Quinn sets about laying siege to more than just the heart.  She infiltrates the imagination.  The Scot's Bride is a welcome edition to any romance lover's bookshelf.