The Highlander's Return: A Novel

Lynsay Sands

Sep 2024 · Highland Brides Book 12 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

A bold warrior who never expected to marry meets his match in a fiery young widow in this latest installment of New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands’s Highland Brides series, perfect for fans of Outlander.

Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. A second son, he left home years ago to battle his way through Scotland as a mercenary. But with his brother William’s death, Graeme is forced to return to his clan—which now includes William’s grieving widow, Annella Mackay. And Graeme is stunned to find that the beautiful, determined woman at the keep is nothing like the meek lass he remembers from William’s wedding years ago…

Annella Mackay once had hopes for a loving marriage, a dream that shattered when her husband abandoned her. Hiding her pain, she embraced the roles of both laird and lady of the Gunn clan with spirit. But with William’s death, she finally has a chance at a new dream, and she won’t let anything deter her plans. Not even Graeme, no matter how strong her attraction to the strong-willed warrior, or how much she enjoys his kisses…

It's an explosion of passion and clash of wills from the start, especially when Graeme decides to stay and claim his title. And when the threat of a hidden enemy rears its head, Graeme and Annella realize that in fighting for their home they might also be fighting for their love. 

Ratings and reviews

I've never read a book of hers I didn't fall in love with. every time a new book drops in this series, I go back and read them all in order even though it's not necessary because they can be read as standalones as well. Lynday makes you feel like you're really there and she has convinced me I was born into the wrong era! I dread the day this series comes to an end and I really wish she would write more of the historical Scottish romance novels. there is not an author, that still writes today, that can match her!

Loved reading the amazing and awesome romance story. After the death Graeme's brother, William, Graeme meets William's widow, Annella, again and wants her as his wife. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting love story by the fabulous and fantastic author, Lynsay Sands.

This story was wild! There were many threats to lives causing sick bed situations. When the entire truth comes out, it makes you wonder what family really means. This was a well-paced and easy read. If you enjoy highlanders, close proximity, who-dun-it situations, sick bed and forgetting one’s kilt again and again then I highly recommend this book!

About the author

Lynsay Sands is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historical romances and anthologies. She’s been writing since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that readers can get away from their everyday stress through her stories, and if there are occasional uncontrollable fits of laughter, that’s just a big bonus.