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Highland Home: Scottish Historical Romance
Book 2 in the Brides of the Highlands series by Kirsten Osbourne.
For duty or for love, Ailis must choose her heart’s true path.
Ailis McAfee, second daughter of Laird Duncan McAfee, has always known her worth lies in more than marriage contracts. A gifted healer and expert knife thrower, she prefers skill to stitching, and certainly has no patience for the arrogant Ian Sinclair, son of a neighboring laird.
Her heart belongs to another.
Lachlan McClain has admired Ailis from afar, but with her father seeking powerful alliances, Lachlan fears he has little to offer. Especially when a wealthier, more “suitable” suitor begins to turn Ailis’s head.
But when Ailis is kidnapped and a dangerous plot to seize control of the Highlands is revealed, alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and love proves itself in the most unexpected of ways.
Will Ailis and Lachlan defy duty for love, or lose each other to the demands of power and politics?
Tropes you’ll
✔ Duty vs love
✔ Highland marriage alliances
✔ Love triangle with a twist
✔ Strong-willed Scottish heroine
✔ Honorable, loyal hero
✔ Political intrigue + kidnapping rescue
✔ Swoony, sweeping historical romance
A thrilling Highland romance filled with heart, honor, and the kind of love that changes everything.
Read in Kindle Unlimited!
Brides of the Highlands
Book 1 - Highland Heart
Book 2- Highland Home
Book 3 - Highland Heroine
For duty or for love, Ailis must choose her heart’s true path.
Ailis McAfee, second daughter of Laird Duncan McAfee, has always known her worth lies in more than marriage contracts. A gifted healer and expert knife thrower, she prefers skill to stitching, and certainly has no patience for the arrogant Ian Sinclair, son of a neighboring laird.
Her heart belongs to another.
Lachlan McClain has admired Ailis from afar, but with her father seeking powerful alliances, Lachlan fears he has little to offer. Especially when a wealthier, more “suitable” suitor begins to turn Ailis’s head.
But when Ailis is kidnapped and a dangerous plot to seize control of the Highlands is revealed, alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and love proves itself in the most unexpected of ways.
Will Ailis and Lachlan defy duty for love, or lose each other to the demands of power and politics?
Tropes you’ll
✔ Duty vs love
✔ Highland marriage alliances
✔ Love triangle with a twist
✔ Strong-willed Scottish heroine
✔ Honorable, loyal hero
✔ Political intrigue + kidnapping rescue
✔ Swoony, sweeping historical romance
A thrilling Highland romance filled with heart, honor, and the kind of love that changes everything.
Read in Kindle Unlimited!
Brides of the Highlands
Book 1 - Highland Heart
Book 2- Highland Home
Book 3 - Highland Heroine
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2025
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July 21, 2025
Highland Home is a fun, easy read with all the classic Highland romance ingredients—strong heroine, loyal hero, a bit of danger, and some love triangle drama. Ailis is tough and independent (think: knife-throwing healer), and Lachlan is the quiet, steady type who’s been in love with her forever.
The story has some nice moments, though a few parts are a bit predictable, and the romance could’ve gone a little deeper. Still, if you’re in the mood for something cozy with swords, swoons, and Scottish scenery, this one fits the bill.
Huge thank you to Kirsten Osbourne, NetGalley, and Dragonblade Publishing for the e-ARC.
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The story has some nice moments, though a few parts are a bit predictable, and the romance could’ve gone a little deeper. Still, if you’re in the mood for something cozy with swords, swoons, and Scottish scenery, this one fits the bill.
Huge thank you to Kirsten Osbourne, NetGalley, and Dragonblade Publishing for the e-ARC.
#NetGalley #KirstenOsbourne #HighlandHome #DragonbladePublishing #eARCreview
June 19, 2025
This is the second book with the brothers. Ailis is a very determined and strong willed woman who knows what she wants. She is not willing to bend for anyone least of all deceiving men. Will she be able to find her happy ever after or will people be able to change her future? If you like strong willed woman and mild spice this is he book for you.
June 22, 2025
Book two of this series is as creative, engaging and intriguing as the first book. Ailis, is talented, determined and knows her own mind. There is no way she is going to comply with her father's wishes. Her heart belongs to
Lachlan, who isn't considered powerful enough. As life takes a deeper turn, it's Lachlan opportunity to show his true worth. Well written and a must read.
Lachlan, who isn't considered powerful enough. As life takes a deeper turn, it's Lachlan opportunity to show his true worth. Well written and a must read.
June 25, 2025
This book is the second book in the series that focuses on the McAfee daughters. This is Ailis story. Ailis is a healer and a strong independent woman. This is her story on how she found love despite her duty as one of three daughters of the clan leader. This was a fast read and difficult to put down.
June 25, 2025
Another entertaining read from this series with Ailis, a spirited but kinda heroine, and Lachlan, a sweet, kind, and solid Highland hero.
A kidnapping, an unwanted suitor, and political intrigue make the book interesting. The setting was also beautifully described.
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A kidnapping, an unwanted suitor, and political intrigue make the book interesting. The setting was also beautifully described.
#netgalley #HighlandHome
September 7, 2025
another great love story
An interesting book with unique twists and turns that engages you through the whole story. You need to keep reading to see how things unfold. The epilogue leaves you guessing!
An interesting book with unique twists and turns that engages you through the whole story. You need to keep reading to see how things unfold. The epilogue leaves you guessing!
October 19, 2025
This second book in the Brides of the Highlands series wad a thrilling Highland marriage of alliance historical romance. I enjoyed how this engaging story tells how true lobe overcomes family wishes and duty. I highly recommend reading!
July 15, 2025
Another Great series by Kirsten Osbourne. Love the Highland stories.
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