The Highlander's Temptation

Stolen Bride #0.5

by Eliza Knight

The long awaited prequel to the Stolen Bride Series!!!!


Desire tempted them, but love conquered all…


Laird Jamie Montgomery is a warrior with a mission. When he travels to the northern Highlands on the orders of William Wallace, temptation in the form of an alluring lass, could be his undoing.


Lady Lorna Sutherland can’t resist the charms of one irresistible Highlander. Though she’s been forbidden, she breaks every rule for the pleasure of his intoxicating embrace.


When their love is discovered, Jamie is tossed from Sutherland lands under threat of death. But danger can’t keep the two of them apart. No matter what perils may try to separate them—Lorna and Jamie swear they’ll find a way to be together.


More Stolen Brides:


The Highlander's Reward
The Highlander's Conquest
The Highlander's Lady
The Highlander's Warrior Bride
The Highlander's Triumph
The Highlander's Sin


Praise for The Stolen Bride Series…


“For fans of Highlander romance, this series is a must read!” ~Night Owl Romance


The Highlander’s Reward – winner of InD’Tale Magazine’s Best Historical Novel 2012


The Highlander’s Reward – “The powerful yet sensitive Magnus and the saucy and beautiful Arbella are a winning pair in this Scottish themed romance that even boasts cameos from William Wallace himself.” ~Publisher’s Weekly Reviewer for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Scotland, Medieval, Historical Fiction, Audiobook

ebook

First published February 21, 2014

About the author

Eliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Eliza also writes contemporary women's fiction as Michelle Brandon.

While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.

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Reviews

[❤️ Dorsey aka Wrath Lover Reviews ❤️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great start, looking forward to reading more.

[Meg - A Bookish Affair · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Highlander's Temptation" is Eliza Knight's latest release in the Stolen Brides series. This book is a prequel to the entire series so you can definitely read this one first. Of course, I read all of the books in order and that is just fine as well. This book takes up the story of Jamie and Lorna, a couple whose love is very much firmly entrenched by the time the first book in the series opens.

I really liked the love story between Jamie and Lorna. In the first book in this series, they are very much secondary characters but the way that Knight wrote them, you definitely find yourself wanting to know more about their relationship so I was glad for this book so I could see how it all unfolded myself.

One thing that I have liked in the previous books and this book as well is how Knight was able to mix love, history, and a good dose of hotness in these books. It really made for a good read. I love reading about Scotland during this time period when it was going through so many changes and big personalities like William Wallace were around. Yes, these books are light but you might just learn a little something from them as well.

I have enjoyed this series very much and found this book to be a really good prequel to see where all of these love stories started. This book and really the whole series are perfect books to read when you're looking for a romance to relax with!

[Zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started reading this book in a boxed set only to realize that I have read it in, yet another boxed set. But I recall the story soon enough. It is amazing how you remember little details about a book.

Cut to the chase, heart of the matter, the book is predictable. Standard plots with characters all too amiable with each other. I do not like when the lead characters are constantly fighting with each other. God no, better amiable characters with constant conflicts. But I do prefer a little more grits between the leads than this book. Jamie and Lorna fell in love rather quickly and the relationship is all too sweet. Obstscles are there alright. But Jamie and Lorna were just IN LOVE. And the story was about how they fought with everyone else to be together. Strangely enough I have read other books where lead characters are just so smitten with each other but I don't know......something is missing in Jamie and Lorna's story for me. I think it is the fact that they had very little reconciliation to do with themselves. It didn't take them long to fall in love, or to fall in love at all. They were just there, they met and they were in love. It happened in 1 second. That was early in the book too. I was then left to muddle through the book, reading about how they longed to be together and were kept apart and fought to be together and oh did I mention that they wanted to be together?

This is not to say this is a poor book. I liked Ms Knight's writing. The book reads well. A pleasant read if you like to read about people who are devoted to each other from the beginning and never had to reconcile with themselves about how they feel for the other person. I look forward to Ms Knight's other works, even thought she writes books that are just a tad shorter than how I like my books to be. But the boxed set should help me ignore that. :D

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very well written historical romance it had all my favorite elements set in beautiful Scotland,A strong female lead and a hero who loved and fought for his heroine. A strong supporting cast of secondary characters who will appear in the later books of this series there is even an appearance from William Wallace himself. Lorna and Jamie's story is a tale of forbidden love as Lorna is already betrothed even if she has never met her intended husband. Her brother Magnus who is her guardian is one of those characters i don't know if i like or not although he does have his good points.I can't say a lot more without giving away spoilers but i thoroughly enjoyed this tale and it set up the series very well and i look forward to reading the next one.Would recommend to all Scottish and historical romance fans.re read this as i plan to read the rest of the series,loved it just as much second time around.

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fate has a way of rearing it's head when least expected. As a youngster, traveling with his father, Jamie Montgomery and his clan come upon an attack on a family and Jamie saves a young girl of four, Lorna. Years later as Jamie has become laird, he travels to gather troops for William Wallace to fight the English. He meets a lovely grown up Lorna and a strong attraction comes to life. But things are never simple and forces want to keep them apart. As their attraction grows and they are forbidden to be together, that only makes them more determined. Will they be able to defy everyone including Lorna's brother who has plans for her? Eliza Knight captures the essence of the times and brings the characters to life in this fast paced story. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful story. As a young lad, Jamie rescue a tiny fair maiden, by the name of Lorna. As he matures, he has never forgotten her. When Jamie arrives at her home, Lorna senses she should know him, but does not. Jamie is attempting to acquire men and funds to fight the English invasion. As the two interact, they fall in love, but Lorna's brother has another idea. This book is a good read. The two main characters are wonderful. The twists are well planned and flow with the overall story line. So glad to know that this is a series-can't wait to read them.

[Ashley Yungbluth · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Highlander's Temptation" is part of the "Stolen Bride" series by Eliza Knight. I'm not much of a historical reader, but I found myself enjoying this book. I liked the characters and the time setting of it. Lorna has been promised to a man since she was young. Only she doesn't love that man. She and Laird Jamie have feelings for each other, and Lorna's brother will do whatever he has to do to keep them away from each other. I am a sucker for a good love story, and Eliza did such a wonderful job writing that story. I liked how Lorna did not give up on what she wanted in life. I also liked the couple of different twists that happened in the book. I will definitely be reading on in this series.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was weaned on Highlander books. That's all I read until bikers books became known to me lol.
I decided lately to go back to my roots and see if they still captured my imagination as they did before. I was so glad I started with Eliza's book. I was brought right back to clan life and the alpha men who protect them. The fight for the freedom of their country but also for the women they love. This book had a little of everything mixed together. A hunky hero and feisty heroine. Well worth a read!

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5.0

The interplay of Scottish politics at the highest levels and between lowland and highland is not only front and center, but written as if we don’t know how it will end.

Read full review in the 2014 June/July Double Issue of InD’tale Magazine.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading as part of the boxed set "Romantic Beginnings."

[Tina Ullrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jaime Montgomery watched in horror as a little girl ran away, his only thought was to protect her. At fourteen he knew death happened but this was wrong, no one should see their parents killed.

Lorna Sutherland just wanted to hide from the bad, evil men knowing that if she stayed it would be her death too. Seeing her parents and brother slaughtered was too much, at age four, so she ran.

Magnus Sutherland is now the new pairs at age thirteen with two brothers and two sisters to look after. Life will never be the same.

Fifteen years later the war with Longshanks is battling the Scottish countryside. Men are needed for their freedom. Jaime is the new Laird Montgomery and tasked to go North for more men and supplies to fight.

Lorna has enjoyed a free childhood to be herself even at the vexation of her aunt Fiona and brother Magnus. She loves to ride her horse Angel and be herself.

Jaime catches her unaware outside the castle walls which takes her back to that fearful night. Can she make it back in time, but then he tells her she is safe from harm. She can't place him but he knows her.

One kids is all it takes and now she knows who is meant to be her husband. Magnus announced her betrothal to an unknown man soon to be a laird of his clan. Lorna rebels and the more she does the more her and Jaime are drawn together.

One wrong event and now Jaime is without her. Lorna stays in her chamber to protest Magnus' unwillingness to allow them to wed. When a joyous occurrence brings them the possibility of finally getting their wish. Will Magnus relent? Will Jaime and Lorna get their HEA?

With the witty, fearous, and stubborn characters added to the abundant description of the landscape and issues of the time you get the feeling of being right in the middle of all the action. This is one you will be right with all of the characters fighting for each of them.

[Debbie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jaimie Montgomery as a young lad rescued and save a tiny fair haired five year old, Lorna Sutherland after her parents were ambushed and murdered. In the following years Jaimie has often remember the fair haired maiden.
Laird Jamie Montgomery is a warrior with a mission for William Wallace to recruit men, money and supplies for the rebel cause. He arrives at Laird Sutherland’s to request men and encounters his fair maiden Lorna again. Her brother has just informed Lorna she must marry and she’s resistant to her brother choosing her husband. Lady Lorna Sutherland can't resist Jaimie’s charms, he’s one irresistible Highlander. He never expected to find love and especially a woman he wanted to marry that is until he became reacquainted with Lorna. He has a mission and he has no time for a wife and family at this time in his life. Jaime and Lorna fall in love, there caught in a compromising position and he’s tossed off Sutherland land by Magnus, her brother, vowing they will never marry, but Jaimie and Lorna never give up. Their love is strong, they vow to never give up until they can be together. I loved these two strong willed characters, their passion for each other and for their country and family.
This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Predictable action, adventure, and romance. I should have started with this read but it ended up being the last read of the series for me. It would have given me more work with if I would have read this one first. But would it have changed the way that I looked at the series. I love romance with highlanders. I love historical romances with highlanders. The medieval romance has a different kind of quality that can draw you in or push you away from the genre. I have been intrigued by Eliza Knights brand of medieval romance for a while. She has a way of telling the story that get you in. Even with it predictable nature. This series gives a history lesson and a romance during one of Scotland more trying times. We see how love and romance could have been during that time and we most certainly see the struggles of a family trying to keep it all together during a time that the land they love was being torn apart by greed, power, and selfishness.

[Sandra Standefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laird Jamie Montgomery is a warrior with a mission. When he travels to the northern Highlands on the orders of William Wallace, temptation in the form of an alluring lass, could be his undoing. Lady Lorna Sutherland can’t resist the charms of one irresistible Highlander. Though she’s been forbidden, she breaks every rule for the pleasure of his intoxicating embrace.

I loved the story of Jamie and Lorna. Jamie is on a mission to unite the clans against the English. When he stops at the Sutherland stronghold he is reunited with Lorna Sutherland who he had rescued as a little girl. This is the story of them coming together and having to get past Lorna’s brother Magnus to be together. I have always loved Eliza’s books and love this one. This book is the prequel to the stolen brides series. I was excited to read this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I definitely recommend this book.

[Petula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laird Jamie Montgomery has been sent by William Wallace to try and raise troops and money to support his battles against the English. One of the most influential men around is Laird Sutherland, a man that Jamie met many years before.
Lady Lorna Sutherland is a feisty lass, always pushing the limits of her brother's patience. He has told her it's time for her to settle down and marry. He is threatening her with marriage to an old man.
Our heroines reckless behaviour could put her in real danger. There are Englishmen in the area.
Our hero is an honourable man with a difficult and political job to do. He should not be diverted by a beautiful woman.
A lovely highland romance with lots of twists and turns. Exciting battles, not always with the Enemy. Great characters that I know we will meet again.
I loved it.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story but...

This one is just so-so. It just slogged for me. Overall the storyline is very good, but it took me forever to get through it.

I luckily read Conquered by the Highlander, which is book 1 of the Conquered Brides series, first. I say luckily because had I read this book first, I'd never have read the other one. In this book, the h's brother is not only grumpy, but mean. He never tells his sister why he won't approve her choice of husband, but instead insists on his choice. Book 1 starts where this one ends, so I know how it will end, and I just couldn't wait to get there.

I wasn't fond of this story, but I really loved Conquered by the Highlander where this mean brother is the H. I liked his character so much better there.

The writing is good. Could use a little polish.

[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
Jamie is the Montgomery Chief, friend and to William Wallace, member of Robert the Bruce’s council, and a very confident warrior.
Lorna is the sister of the Sutherland Chief , she’s outspoken and a feisty individual .
Originally meeting as youngsters when Jamie saves Lorna during an attack , one that leaves her parents dead , they meet as adults , and sparks begin to fly .
But circumstances are such that they cannot be together , she’s betrothed and he has a duty to the Scottish crown .
A great piece of writing, thoroughly enjoyable , and keeps you hooked in a story where the pace never lets up .
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

[Cherie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating Story:
I hadn't read a book of Eliza Knights in a very long time. She has certainly improved over the years.
I found my self totally captivated by this story that was filled with sizzling attraction, heated passion, heartache, sadness and more. The first 3 chapters was a bit slow with some background details but it took off from there and didn't slow down. Jamie and Lorna were enjoyable to follow on their twisty journey of romance and finding their HEA.I miss an epilogue but this is a prequel but felt like an entire book. I think the series will be a good one. I hope there will be another book showcasing Magus the laird of the Sutherland.
4.5 Stars rounded up to 5
Love making outside of marriage.
Heat level medium +

[Clarice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laird Jamie Montgomery was a warrior with a mission when he travels to the northern Highlands on the order of William Wallace. Once again meeting the temptation in the form of an alluring lass could be his undoing. Lady Lorna Sutherland can't resist the charms of one irresistible Highlander. Though she has been forbidden, she breaks every rule for the pleasure of his intoxicating embrace. When their love is discovered, Jamie is tossed from Sutherland lands under threat of death. No matter what perils that may come their way to try and separate them. Lorna and Jamie swear they will find a way to be together.

[Lela · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far, this has been my least favorite. Jamie is likeable and enjoyable, but I found Lorna to be EXHAUSTING for the majority of the story. Then again, not all personalities click, including between readers and characters and that's ok! I even ended up stopping and restarting the book, making it take 4 months to finish the book.

I may have felt differently about this story if I hadn't read some of the others first. Ultimately, it wasn't a bad story, but I knew how it ended, so I think that didn't help- though, to be fair, in most romance style books, you know the two characters will most likely end up together.

[Colene Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jamie had just returned home after fostering with another clan and he is on an important mission with his father. On the way to the highlands they encounter outlaws who have a family trapped the Montgomery's go to the rescue but they are to late. Jamie notices a young lass who has escaped the massacre. Lorna is a terrified 4 year old who looks at Jamie as her hero. Years later they meet again as a member of the Bruce's council Laird Jamie is sent back to the Highlands to recruit help to fight off the English. Lorna and Jamie get reacquainted and sparks fly....This was very good read

[Carole Burant · Rating 4 out of 5]

When she was 4, he became her hero....now 15 years later, he's back in her life and he becomes more than her hero. This was such a great read and I enjoyed it very much. Wonderful characters, lots of action and fast paced and the writing flows smoothly.

I loved Lorna's character, she's quite the spitfire and I also loved Jaimie's character, he's so honorable and brave. When circumstances brings them in contact again, they will discover a love that is strong and true but fate may have other plans.

I look forward to reading the rest of this series.

[Barbara Abatzis · Rating 4 out of 5]

My rating: 4.5

Tropes: Historical - Knights - Forbidden

Heat: 7/10
Emotion 7/10
Story: 6/10
Characters: 7/10
Interest: 7/10
POV: dual POV
No Cheating - no ow/om sex
No Cliffhanger

"The Highlander's Temptation" is a sweet and steamy read.

What I did Like:
- No much angst
- No misunderstanding or third people actual drama
- The characters loyalty

What I did not Like:
- There were no actual plot twists except for the romance itself, which made it a little boring.

Overall, a good story, well written, with some steam, good characters and a HEA.

[Jeanne Johnston · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little rough

Could have used better editing, and it really irks me when someone tries to include Gaelic with no understanding of it. I lost count of how many times I was subjected to "lèine shirt." What's Gaelic for shirt? Lèine! Why would you say "shirt shirt," fer cryin' out loud?! Argh. It was most weird to see William Wallace reduced to a minor character and raging hothead who most resembled a hard-drinking frat boy jock than a military genius.

[Becky · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed read

*** This review container a wee spoiler or two***
Really disappointed in this read! Laird Jamie didn't fit my imagination or beliefs of what a Scottish highlander would be like or act like. He wasn't super alpha, he didn't respect Laird Magnus or really lady Lorna by kissing and deflowering her before being wed. Don't even get me started on the fact she was betrothed to another AT THE TIME! (regardless it wss arranged or not, it still counts!) No real historically added content or descriptions of Scotland to draw the reader in. All in all not a fan nor will I continue on with this series. Free read thank goodness!

[Linda Ober · Rating 2 out of 5]

could not get into

This is the second book I read from this author. I read the first book in the series and thought something was missing. It filled in the gaps that I didn’t understand but also created new ones. My guess is that the author overlaps books and series. I looked up the proper reading order but it was not helpful. Did not feel the chemistry with this couple.

[Barbara Literski · Rating 5 out of 5]

He was Temped

A war is going in the Lowlands of Scotland Jamie Montgomery and his two friends were heading to the Highlands to ask for any kind support. His first stop is at Dubrobin. This was where he saved a four year old from being killed. I really enjoyed reading this book.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes fate and love is stronger than duty

Wow! You know where it’s going, but when a curveball happens you are still stunned. A beautiful romance that sweeps you along and you won’t want to put down until the very end.

[The Written · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disgusting! A 29yo has no business having a relationship with a 19yo! Eliza Knight is not a historian and so no matter if grown men married girls then it is not necessary nor romantic to have such an age gap canyon in a modern book. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PEDOPHILE BS!

[Christine Renaud · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading stories about the Scottish Lads and how they win over their wives to be. This was a typical story of one laird finding his true love and having to fight in some way to get her to be his.