M Watson
Really like the characters & story building, so worth $. Also, the romance
is simple & pretty tame bed-wise... BUT! The MH got really frustrating to
me in that last, strung out 1/3 of the book. The story arc could have been
condensed into a single "future style" chapter or tied into the epilogue.
Really, how many MONTHS do you need to say/do/know something?! I was
literally thinking the Mh was a saint or simply too innocent to know that
you've got to leave- sooner!- to kick an MH into action.
April Renn
Highland Chieftain by Hannah Howell is Book 21 in the "Murray Family", but can be read as a stand alone. As this is an excellent series, I'd wholeheartedly suggest reading the series in its entirety, but not necessary to follow this story. Once again, Ms. Howell has written a thrilling and tantalizing Scottish Romance filled with captivating characters, intrigue, secrets, murderous intent, suspense, passion with intricately woven romances. Yes, romances, for there is love in the Highlands. Bethoc Matheson, a feisty, fierce, abused lass, who has vowed to protect her younger siblings from their father. Meets Sir Callum MacMillan, a survivor of a brutal attack, but just bearly, and a survivor of an abusive childhood. She hides him while he heals. Sparks fly, but can Bethoc, help heal Callum's wounds, both outside and inside? Can Callum and his friends protect Bethoc from the treachery in their small village? Fast paced, with well-developed characters and a intricately woven storyline. From the first page to the last "Highland Chieftain" captures your heart and holds you in awe. I couldn't put it down, once I started reading. WOW! What an emotionally charged, compelling, intriguing, powerful, mesmerizing and captivating story. Fans of Scottish Romance, Highlanders, intrigue, Medieval treachery, and the power of finding peace, healing, forgiveness and a forever kind of love, will wish to pick up this amazing, brilliantly written tale. Some powerful writing! Ms. Howell once again writes a Highland tale that will leave readers spellbound. "Highland Chieftain", it is not so much about the Highlands, however, as it is about the characters, finding love, healing from past wounds, but can they find a HEA. A steamy, lucious Highland Romance with many twists and turns! Absolutely wickedly delicious! Received for an honest review from Net Galley. However, all opinions, insights, and thoughts are my own personal opinions. Rating: 4.5 Heat rating: Hot Reviewed by: AprilR
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