- Title: The Highlander’s English Bride
- My Rating: 4.25
- Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
- Format: paperback ARC*
- Publication Date: May 26, 2020
- Author: Vanessa Kelly
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Book Blurb
In this dazzling new novel from bestselling author Vanessa Kelly, the wildest member of Clan Kendrick has found his purpose as a government agent. Now he must also meet his match…
Lady Sabrina Bell has never been so embarrassed in her life. Not only did her new suitor fail to appear for their morning rendezvous in Hyde Park, but a thief pushed her into the Serpentine. Being rescued by a burly Highlander just adds to her humiliation. Nor is he content with rescuing her just once. Even when Sabrina travels to Edinburgh as part of King George’s entourage, Graeme Kendrick is there, interfering, exasperating, and so very tempting…
Once notorious for being the most unruly Kendrick brother, Graeme now runs dangerous missions for the King’s spymaster. Yet nothing has prepared him for Sabrina. The only child of a wealthy earl, and the pampered goddaughter of the king himself, she is stubborn, impetuous, and far too good for him. He doesn’t deserve her, but he can protect her and then send her safely back home. But the bonny Sassenach has her own ideas—and a plan for seduction that no red-blooded Highlander could resist…
My Thoughts
I have always said that if I could move to Scotland right now, I would. I love the people, the landscapes, the history, and let us not ever forget the whisky. 😋
So it can be no surprise that I will read almost anything set in Scotland and Vanessa Kelly’s Clan Kendrick series was an easy one for me. This is the third book in a series, but can be read as a standalone easily.
The Highlander’s English Bride is 100% romance but with a feminist twist, especially given the time time period. This is one strong willed lassie who takes her life into her own hands at almost every point in this novel. No damsel in distress to be found, more of a mister in distress many times.
The only reason this book didn’t get a full five stars was the obstacle for the couple. It felt slightly forced, and when the reason was finally explained, seemed a bit contrived.
Otherwise, The Highlander’s English Bride is an extremely satisfying romance novel with great characters and wonderful highland fun. If you like romance novels, with a slow burn relationship, you will like The Highlander’s English Bride, I can almost guarantee it.
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*Special thanks to Vanessa Kelly, Kensington Books Publishing, and HFVBT for providing a copy of The Highlander’s English Bride in exchange for an honest review.
Great review! It sounds like a fabulous and sweet book, may have to check it out. 🙂