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Highlander of Ice: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel
“I dinnae ken why ye returned. But I want ye to give me a child, husband.”
Kristen is offered to a cruel Laird as his bride.
Only...he abandons her on their wedding night. Untouched.
Now he returns after five years...
Possessive.
Ruthless.
But refusing to claim her...
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After five years of captivity, Laird Neil is back.
The first thing he sees is his bride raising two children she found at her doorstep.
The second? That his once meek wife now has teeth and claws.
And he'd do anything to tame her...Except take her.
For carrying his child would put her in danger...
So when she asks him to sleep in the same room to avoid gossip, he knows he's in trouble.
Because for the next month, her nights belong to him.
*Highlander of Ice is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
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Kristen is offered to a cruel Laird as his bride.
Only...he abandons her on their wedding night. Untouched.
Now he returns after five years...
Possessive.
Ruthless.
But refusing to claim her...
***
After five years of captivity, Laird Neil is back.
The first thing he sees is his bride raising two children she found at her doorstep.
The second? That his once meek wife now has teeth and claws.
And he'd do anything to tame her...Except take her.
For carrying his child would put her in danger...
So when she asks him to sleep in the same room to avoid gossip, he knows he's in trouble.
Because for the next month, her nights belong to him.
*Highlander of Ice is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
475 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2025
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February 25, 2026
such a wonderful story
This book was fantastic. I Reread the first book before starting this one. I really enjoyed reading it. I highly suggest you read this series in order as the characters overlap throughout each story. It’s interesting and sad how much parents influence a child throughout their lifetimes, not always knowing that their is a happier way to live unfortunately, they aren’t always able to become of the physical and emotional abuse. It would be nice if we as a society learned from our mistakes. I highly recommend reading this book. I was able to read in one day even through a blizzard and no power. Thankfully I had a jackery charger so I could keep reading this book and start the next. I just read the epilogue for this book even though I’m on chapter 10 in the next book. I already had the books downloaded, just unable to read the epilogue for this book or the prequel for the next. No internet service with no power. I believe you will thoroughly enjoy this book and series. Just start reading. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
This book was fantastic. I Reread the first book before starting this one. I really enjoyed reading it. I highly suggest you read this series in order as the characters overlap throughout each story. It’s interesting and sad how much parents influence a child throughout their lifetimes, not always knowing that their is a happier way to live unfortunately, they aren’t always able to become of the physical and emotional abuse. It would be nice if we as a society learned from our mistakes. I highly recommend reading this book. I was able to read in one day even through a blizzard and no power. Thankfully I had a jackery charger so I could keep reading this book and start the next. I just read the epilogue for this book even though I’m on chapter 10 in the next book. I already had the books downloaded, just unable to read the epilogue for this book or the prequel for the next. No internet service with no power. I believe you will thoroughly enjoy this book and series. Just start reading. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
January 13, 2026
This was a great story of two people that after years apart have to learn about each other and their relationship. Kristen and Neil were married and Neil immediately left to find his brother that had been captured by another clan. He is captured and tortured for five years before breaking free. Returns home to find that Kristen had been running the clan well in his absence. She also has two children that he didn't know about. They find that there had been treachery that caused a lot of problems for them and there people. Great story!
January 1, 2026
Unanswered questions
The story was a struggle to read. What person is tortured for 5 years and still is able to single handed not only escape but kill all his guards. The hero has PTSD but continues have little scarring, a strong body that is able to defeat all of his soldiers. Reality wasn’t a big factor in the story. Wounds never festered, the heroine always knew just what to do, the children were nearly perfect and the dog was a marvel.
The story was a struggle to read. What person is tortured for 5 years and still is able to single handed not only escape but kill all his guards. The hero has PTSD but continues have little scarring, a strong body that is able to defeat all of his soldiers. Reality wasn’t a big factor in the story. Wounds never festered, the heroine always knew just what to do, the children were nearly perfect and the dog was a marvel.
December 25, 2025
Neil
A great read with much tragedy and heartache. I certainly recommend this book as the storyline is different and captivating. Kristen is a strong female character soft spoken and strong. As the Lady of the Clan she is a force to be reckoned with and respected.mist read to find out how Neil and Kristen overcome their hardships!
A great read with much tragedy and heartache. I certainly recommend this book as the storyline is different and captivating. Kristen is a strong female character soft spoken and strong. As the Lady of the Clan she is a force to be reckoned with and respected.mist read to find out how Neil and Kristen overcome their hardships!
December 26, 2025
Highlander of ice
I was drawn into Neil and Kristen’s struggle to rebuild after five years of torment. Kristen’s quiet strength and Neil’s haunted past made their journey raw and real, with tender moments from the children and dog balancing the heartache. The ending surprised me, and I loved every twist—an unforgettable story of love and resilience.
I was drawn into Neil and Kristen’s struggle to rebuild after five years of torment. Kristen’s quiet strength and Neil’s haunted past made their journey raw and real, with tender moments from the children and dog balancing the heartache. The ending surprised me, and I loved every twist—an unforgettable story of love and resilience.
December 29, 2025
Awesome adventure
A beautifully written book. About the ups and downs some people have to face even in this day and age. The characters were awesome and I didn't even realize who was behind it all or even why! The story was of brave people trying to be as brave as they could be. Thanks for sharing your story.
A beautifully written book. About the ups and downs some people have to face even in this day and age. The characters were awesome and I didn't even realize who was behind it all or even why! The story was of brave people trying to be as brave as they could be. Thanks for sharing your story.
January 16, 2026
addictive
the author weaves, I can only call it, a spell but it's more like a miasma, a fabric that holds you. Dialogue so replete with innuendo, each word carrying far more weight and meaning then I'm used to in a tale of this genre. She sustains it throughout the book. And after some initial resistance on my part I came to love it. Bravo
the author weaves, I can only call it, a spell but it's more like a miasma, a fabric that holds you. Dialogue so replete with innuendo, each word carrying far more weight and meaning then I'm used to in a tale of this genre. She sustains it throughout the book. And after some initial resistance on my part I came to love it. Bravo
February 2, 2026
Love finds a way.
Neil and Kristen’s story is filled with grief and heartache, loneliness and desperation. Their journey to and with each other is an ever changing one with many ups and downs. The characters are colorful and full of emotion and the story itself is an adventure and thrill with mystery mixed in.
Neil and Kristen’s story is filled with grief and heartache, loneliness and desperation. Their journey to and with each other is an ever changing one with many ups and downs. The characters are colorful and full of emotion and the story itself is an adventure and thrill with mystery mixed in.
February 18, 2026
Not quite!
It is always difficult to offer a negative review especially when it is for a work of an author you admire such as Ms. Madigan. While the story is a lovely romance and the characters are excellently created, the story is painfully long! And was almost abandoned more than once. My respect for the author is the only thing that kept me reading.
It is always difficult to offer a negative review especially when it is for a work of an author you admire such as Ms. Madigan. While the story is a lovely romance and the characters are excellently created, the story is painfully long! And was almost abandoned more than once. My respect for the author is the only thing that kept me reading.
December 23, 2025
A bad upbringing does not have to determine one's future.
This is an exciting but rather brutal tale that keeps the reader involved and wondering what comes next. The ending is a surprise which is not to be missed.
This is an exciting but rather brutal tale that keeps the reader involved and wondering what comes next. The ending is a surprise which is not to be missed.
December 23, 2025
Courage, discipline, and strength
Courage, discipline, and strength, give this story an unforgettable life lesson that could show he power of a woman's softer side. Eloise Madigan brought you a extremely powerful story you won't want to miss.
Courage, discipline, and strength, give this story an unforgettable life lesson that could show he power of a woman's softer side. Eloise Madigan brought you a extremely powerful story you won't want to miss.
December 24, 2025
A great story with a surprise ending.
Eloise Madigan writes the best Highland stories. "Highlander of Ice" was not what I expected, it was so much better. A broken Laird returns home to a wife he did not want. However she wanted him and the end result will be captivating.
Eloise Madigan writes the best Highland stories. "Highlander of Ice" was not what I expected, it was so much better. A broken Laird returns home to a wife he did not want. However she wanted him and the end result will be captivating.
December 25, 2025
Finally joined
After five years of he'll Laird Neil and Kristen don't know how to live together. What demons he has are hard to overcome and Kristen has to keep it all together. What happens at the end was not expected but made for a great story
After five years of he'll Laird Neil and Kristen don't know how to live together. What demons he has are hard to overcome and Kristen has to keep it all together. What happens at the end was not expected but made for a great story
January 3, 2026
Very Good Read
Without giving anything away, the many
characters are well developed, interesting, obstanate and strong. The story line is long and sometimes I wondered if this couple could ever make it. I read in 2 days so I couldn’t put it down for long.
Without giving anything away, the many
characters are well developed, interesting, obstanate and strong. The story line is long and sometimes I wondered if this couple could ever make it. I read in 2 days so I couldn’t put it down for long.
January 3, 2026
DNF
Honestly, I can’t believe mine is the first 1 star because the book is really just that bad.
The dialogue in the book does not flow well at times doesn’t even make sense. It feels like pieces are missing. Slow pacing and just not interesting.
Honestly, I can’t believe mine is the first 1 star because the book is really just that bad.
The dialogue in the book does not flow well at times doesn’t even make sense. It feels like pieces are missing. Slow pacing and just not interesting.
January 30, 2026
loved this book
A different kind of story to ones I have read before. It kept me from start to finish.
Spoilers below even though itt didn’t detract.
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How does a man stay in shape enough to kill 5 men after 5 years of captivity????
A different kind of story to ones I have read before. It kept me from start to finish.
Spoilers below even though itt didn’t detract.
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How does a man stay in shape enough to kill 5 men after 5 years of captivity????
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January 30, 2026I'm still wiping away my tears after reading the epilogue. Such a wonderful well-written powerful story . Just what ,I needed , on such a cold wet winter day.I highly
recommend this amazing story.
recommend this amazing story.
December 23, 2025
Wow, what a story! It has some really good twists. Kristen was a strong woman to hold the clan together while he was gone. He had a lot to learn about himself and change what his father taught him.
December 24, 2025
Great Read
A wonderful story with some interesting twists and turns. I loved it. I think you will too. Give it a try!
A wonderful story with some interesting twists and turns. I loved it. I think you will too. Give it a try!
December 24, 2025
Excellent read
Wow so much excitement in one story! I just loved the characters in this story. The highs were high and the lows low.
Wow so much excitement in one story! I just loved the characters in this story. The highs were high and the lows low.
January 5, 2026
Beautiful
The cover is totally amazing.....just looking at it and you are there.
A forced wedding, kidnapping, cruelty, death and yet somehow love conquers all
The cover is totally amazing.....just looking at it and you are there.
A forced wedding, kidnapping, cruelty, death and yet somehow love conquers all
January 24, 2026
Worth Reading
This was really good. A compelling read that held my attention. A unexpected twist in the story as well. Good story and characters- worth reading.
This was really good. A compelling read that held my attention. A unexpected twist in the story as well. Good story and characters- worth reading.
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