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jinxei's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely love Lynsay Sands, but have I read this series? Absolutely not. Am I going to go out and get every single one? Yes.
You do not need to read the previous books in the series to read this one, though I am probably missing a lot of cameos/people that I may have known more background on.
Claray MacFarlane is saved before being forced by her uncle to marry someone she didn't know by The Wolf, a fearsome and deadly mercenary. But the Wolf isn't just her handsome hero, but her childhood betrothed that was thought to be killed. Hired by her father to rescue her, he cannot help the feelings that grow and must face what that means for their future.
There is a lot of drama and angst, mystery, a grumpy hero in a kilt that saves the sunshine damsel in distress, and some excellent spice. Conall, the Wolf, is patient and gentle which compliments Claray's selfless and naturally worried nature. Their chemistry is natural and flows well with the pace of the story. There were twists and turns and secrets (Conall keeping his true name and identity from Claray being one of the smallest of these) that kept the book intriguing and more than just a sexy Highlander romance novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for an advanced copy of Highland Wolf!
You do not need to read the previous books in the series to read this one, though I am probably missing a lot of cameos/people that I may have known more background on.
Claray MacFarlane is saved before being forced by her uncle to marry someone she didn't know by The Wolf, a fearsome and deadly mercenary. But the Wolf isn't just her handsome hero, but her childhood betrothed that was thought to be killed. Hired by her father to rescue her, he cannot help the feelings that grow and must face what that means for their future.
There is a lot of drama and angst, mystery, a grumpy hero in a kilt that saves the sunshine damsel in distress, and some excellent spice. Conall, the Wolf, is patient and gentle which compliments Claray's selfless and naturally worried nature. Their chemistry is natural and flows well with the pace of the story. There were twists and turns and secrets (Conall keeping his true name and identity from Claray being one of the smallest of these) that kept the book intriguing and more than just a sexy Highlander romance novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for an advanced copy of Highland Wolf!
excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eileen91's review against another edition
2.0
look i love a silly little romance but this woman kept a stoat in her boobs.
whatsymsreading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
meg13sam's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
hannahemckay's review against another edition
3.5
I was starting to get kinda bored before the last 1/5 or so, then it was wham-bam all done. Very fast finale. Glad I finally took the time to finish this after starting it at the end of 2022 🫣
whiskeyinfusedvampire's review against another edition
1.0
This was not the best in the Highlander Bride series. The romance dynamic was uncomfortable, the antagonist was sloppily written, and the whole overall mood was just... Bad. Sands has done better before, this was not her best.
booklover160's review against another edition
4.0
I have no shame in admitting I love these books. Yes, once you read one, you’ve read them all (the author uses the same formulas and tropes in nearly all the books) but I just love the characters.
I loved Claray and her collection of animals! She had such a great personality and spunk and I enjoyed following her. And I also loved Conall. He’s the right kind of rough yet gentle, strong and sexy, and just matched Claray well. I really liked their love story.
I hope there are more Highlander books to come from Lynsay Sands! I do enjoy them.
I loved Claray and her collection of animals! She had such a great personality and spunk and I enjoyed following her. And I also loved Conall. He’s the right kind of rough yet gentle, strong and sexy, and just matched Claray well. I really liked their love story.
I hope there are more Highlander books to come from Lynsay Sands! I do enjoy them.
arielvaughn's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.25
🫣 This was fun. Honestly, it was more fun than it had any reason to be. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, BUT it truly is an awful book, plot wise. Like, the WORST. It was absolutely nonsensical at times. The smut was 10/10 though 👌🏼
hayleyflemingwrites's review against another edition
3.0
Taught me about what I don’t like in romance novels. Isabel is now on probation and will not be picking our next book club book