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bettybumpkins's review
3.0
A part of me just keeps reading these for Laurel and her kids as they as the best parts.
Intriguing start, romance gets bogged down in castle drama and misunderstandings, but comes alive at the end.
Intriguing start, romance gets bogged down in castle drama and misunderstandings, but comes alive at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Violence
rainelle_barrett's review
4.0
While reading this story I found myself really rooting for the book to pick up speed after Brodie and Shinea return to the castle to marry. The first few chapters has a lot of information about characters that have no main enter action with Brodie and Shianes story. As I read the story, I could feel the passion of romance between the characters through the wording of the book. The romance is sweet with a high school romance to it. The action in the beginning was awesome. Having the opening scene with a woman slinging the blade and knocking down villains was superb. The questioning of why this battle is taking place definitely held my attention, but it seems like the main reasons why Shinea was found in the situation that she’s in with Brodie was not addressed at all in the cottage.
dukefn99's review
3.0
See my whole review at https://novelsalive.com/2022/01/19/3-star-review-in-the-arms-of-a-highlander-by-michele-sinclair/
glo68's review
4.0
Shinae has always wanted to help people and she hoped to be able to do it as a nun. But her life in the nunnery was not what she expected it to be, so when the place is attacked by English soldiers, she puts her skills with daggers to use and then flees with a secret mission of her own… Only to find herself in the arms of a very handsome, but sweet Highlander!
Brodie Dunstan is a capable warrior who’s just come back to the McTiernay clan after having served in another clan for eight years. He doesn’t really know what to do with his life now, but when he rescues a beautiful former nun from a storm he feels he has finally found a purpose…
The book is somewhat chaotic and people like me who have not read the previous books of the McTiernay Brothers series can be left quite confused. There are way too many characters and clans and interwoven stories and I had to skim through some of the parts because they were really too difficult for me to follow. The action takes place during a reunion of a sort of the characters of the previous books and I usually appreciate these things, but since there were eight books and all couples have had children… And what’s even more confusing is that we get to read the POV of many side characters as well.
Anyway, I loved the author’s writing and her character development. Shinae and Brodie are two strong and lovable people who experience an instantaneous attraction and decide to take a risk and marry. I enjoyed watching them getting to know each other and overcoming their difficulties. The abundant love scenes are emotional and not gratuitous at all, but useful to character development. So, all in all, a very good book, but not really a standalone…
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Brodie Dunstan is a capable warrior who’s just come back to the McTiernay clan after having served in another clan for eight years. He doesn’t really know what to do with his life now, but when he rescues a beautiful former nun from a storm he feels he has finally found a purpose…
The book is somewhat chaotic and people like me who have not read the previous books of the McTiernay Brothers series can be left quite confused. There are way too many characters and clans and interwoven stories and I had to skim through some of the parts because they were really too difficult for me to follow. The action takes place during a reunion of a sort of the characters of the previous books and I usually appreciate these things, but since there were eight books and all couples have had children… And what’s even more confusing is that we get to read the POV of many side characters as well.
Anyway, I loved the author’s writing and her character development. Shinae and Brodie are two strong and lovable people who experience an instantaneous attraction and decide to take a risk and marry. I enjoyed watching them getting to know each other and overcoming their difficulties. The abundant love scenes are emotional and not gratuitous at all, but useful to character development. So, all in all, a very good book, but not really a standalone…
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
aliciasplendeur's review
4.0
I loved this book so much! There are eight books before this one, which I haven't read, and I was still able to enjoy this with feeling like I'm missing information. I could hardly put it down!
The prologue has lots of action. And after the marriage, it might feel like it slows down a little but there is still a lot of things going on at Lochlen Castle. The mystery of who wants to hurt her brother in law, and this couple going through some married to a stranger growing pains.
Shinae is a nun but after an attack on her abbey, she decides to renounce her vows, help those injured in the recent attacks and reunite with her younger sister. She travels with another ex-nun, who she feels is slowing her down. They are caught in a storm before reaching Lochlen Castle.
Brodie was a commander for the clan McTiernay before he left to help an allied clan. But now he's back and searching for his rightful place. While out taking a walk he's caught off guard by an incoming storm. As he seeks shelter he comes across a woman making her way to Lochlen.
The next morning, they are caught in a compromising position and they are rushed into marriage. Both know they could protest this but don't because each has a reason to go through with this marriage.
Thank you so much to the author, Avon/Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
The prologue has lots of action. And after the marriage, it might feel like it slows down a little but there is still a lot of things going on at Lochlen Castle. The mystery of who wants to hurt her brother in law, and this couple going through some married to a stranger growing pains.
Shinae is a nun but after an attack on her abbey, she decides to renounce her vows, help those injured in the recent attacks and reunite with her younger sister. She travels with another ex-nun, who she feels is slowing her down. They are caught in a storm before reaching Lochlen Castle.
Brodie was a commander for the clan McTiernay before he left to help an allied clan. But now he's back and searching for his rightful place. While out taking a walk he's caught off guard by an incoming storm. As he seeks shelter he comes across a woman making her way to Lochlen.
The next morning, they are caught in a compromising position and they are rushed into marriage. Both know they could protest this but don't because each has a reason to go through with this marriage.
Thank you so much to the author, Avon/Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
loverofromance's review
3.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
In The Arms of a Highlander was quite an interesting read and I was really excited to read this as I have enjoyed this series (the books I have read so far) and so I instantly grabbed at the opportunity to read this one. I did switch between the ARC and the Audiobook, and even though I found this one to be an enjoyable read, I definitely had my struggles with this one. It definitely has very strong accents in the audiobook, so fair warning for audio listeners upon grabbing this one up. I do think I probably would have enjoyed this one much more if I had physically read it more than I did. The narration, while I really this narrator, I think I just wasn’t in the right zone to enjoy this one like I really wanted to. There was a lack of investment that I had in the story and I think I just wasn’t in the mood for this historical. I do think it had some great potential but didn’t quite make it out for me personally. I do think if you love highlander romance, then this one will work for you. Just make sure you are in the right mood for this one. I was intrigued by the setup of the romance. Which was a marriage of convenience. Our heroine, is escaping the nunnery and with her friend, they come across two highlanders from the McTiernay clan who offers them refuge but through a turn of events, our heroine Shinae becomes married to Brodie. Their relationship starts off sweet and passionate but then turns into an angsty-filled tension. I quite didn’t understand the length of the angst, to be honest, and maybe it’s just a plot point that many authors will use, but I just wanted to see more focus on the plot building outside of the relationship. Some of the reasons for the tension between Brodie and Shinae just didn’t quite fit and I did feel in some moments it was just used as a filler. There were many things about this story that I quite enjoyed. I love the gentle sweet way that Brodie and Shinae fall in love, they embrace their attraction to each other pretty quickly. I also found myself fascinated with the suspense elements of the plot and the ways the intrigue and danger were introduced to it. It was such a blast to see some of my favorite characters play a role in this story.
Overall I found myself having a ball of fun and adventure within the realm of this story this author has created. It offers such creativity, endearing passion, and strong characters that capture your attention from the beginning.
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
In The Arms of a Highlander was quite an interesting read and I was really excited to read this as I have enjoyed this series (the books I have read so far) and so I instantly grabbed at the opportunity to read this one. I did switch between the ARC and the Audiobook, and even though I found this one to be an enjoyable read, I definitely had my struggles with this one. It definitely has very strong accents in the audiobook, so fair warning for audio listeners upon grabbing this one up. I do think I probably would have enjoyed this one much more if I had physically read it more than I did. The narration, while I really this narrator, I think I just wasn’t in the right zone to enjoy this one like I really wanted to. There was a lack of investment that I had in the story and I think I just wasn’t in the mood for this historical. I do think it had some great potential but didn’t quite make it out for me personally. I do think if you love highlander romance, then this one will work for you. Just make sure you are in the right mood for this one. I was intrigued by the setup of the romance. Which was a marriage of convenience. Our heroine, is escaping the nunnery and with her friend, they come across two highlanders from the McTiernay clan who offers them refuge but through a turn of events, our heroine Shinae becomes married to Brodie. Their relationship starts off sweet and passionate but then turns into an angsty-filled tension. I quite didn’t understand the length of the angst, to be honest, and maybe it’s just a plot point that many authors will use, but I just wanted to see more focus on the plot building outside of the relationship. Some of the reasons for the tension between Brodie and Shinae just didn’t quite fit and I did feel in some moments it was just used as a filler. There were many things about this story that I quite enjoyed. I love the gentle sweet way that Brodie and Shinae fall in love, they embrace their attraction to each other pretty quickly. I also found myself fascinated with the suspense elements of the plot and the ways the intrigue and danger were introduced to it. It was such a blast to see some of my favorite characters play a role in this story.
Overall I found myself having a ball of fun and adventure within the realm of this story this author has created. It offers such creativity, endearing passion, and strong characters that capture your attention from the beginning.
jlee76's review
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
In The Arms Of A Highlander appealed to me on many levels. This is a charming love story of two lonely strangers who wed after knowing each other less than a day. There is also an exciting spy plot. This is a character-driven plot, the action is there, but the tremendous personalities of both primary and secondary characters are the true stars of the novel.
Both Brodie and Shinae are larger than life personalities. Brodie is a true warrior who is at loose ends. Shinae has a very colorful background, from nun to spy, yet she is looking for something more too. The couple marries almost immediately after they meet. I love how the entire story is the couple’s rocky, passionate journey learning to trust and love each other. Brodie and Shinae’s connection is instantaneous and fiery hot.
The plot is told uniquely. While the main character’s point of view is prominent, there are many secondary characters’ points of view. A lot is going on in the plot, and there were a lot of voices going around in my head; however, the writing style worked. Instead of the many viewpoints getting confusing, it gave the plot an epic scope. It was a very well-rounded, immersive plot. The pace was fast, and the dialogue flowed flawlessly from character to character.
I loved this couple’s chemistry. Beyond everything, this is a beautiful, engaging love story. There are many ups and downs, I enjoyed how the couple’s journey was rocky, yet their passion was fierce. They learn as they get to know one another that love can be at first sight yet still grow into something more profound.
In The Arms Of A Highlander is the ninth book in The McTiernays series. There are a lot of past characters in this novel, yet it never confused me. The story was always concise and clear. I have been in a book slump, and this book broke that monotony perfectly! This is a sweeping, largess plot full of sensuality and intrigue. I enjoyed every second of this fast-paced, passionate, exciting novel, and I didn’t want it to end! If you want sexy Scotsmen and strong women, this is the book for you!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In The Arms Of A Highlander appealed to me on many levels. This is a charming love story of two lonely strangers who wed after knowing each other less than a day. There is also an exciting spy plot. This is a character-driven plot, the action is there, but the tremendous personalities of both primary and secondary characters are the true stars of the novel.
Both Brodie and Shinae are larger than life personalities. Brodie is a true warrior who is at loose ends. Shinae has a very colorful background, from nun to spy, yet she is looking for something more too. The couple marries almost immediately after they meet. I love how the entire story is the couple’s rocky, passionate journey learning to trust and love each other. Brodie and Shinae’s connection is instantaneous and fiery hot.
The plot is told uniquely. While the main character’s point of view is prominent, there are many secondary characters’ points of view. A lot is going on in the plot, and there were a lot of voices going around in my head; however, the writing style worked. Instead of the many viewpoints getting confusing, it gave the plot an epic scope. It was a very well-rounded, immersive plot. The pace was fast, and the dialogue flowed flawlessly from character to character.
I loved this couple’s chemistry. Beyond everything, this is a beautiful, engaging love story. There are many ups and downs, I enjoyed how the couple’s journey was rocky, yet their passion was fierce. They learn as they get to know one another that love can be at first sight yet still grow into something more profound.
In The Arms Of A Highlander is the ninth book in The McTiernays series. There are a lot of past characters in this novel, yet it never confused me. The story was always concise and clear. I have been in a book slump, and this book broke that monotony perfectly! This is a sweeping, largess plot full of sensuality and intrigue. I enjoyed every second of this fast-paced, passionate, exciting novel, and I didn’t want it to end! If you want sexy Scotsmen and strong women, this is the book for you!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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