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The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #7
Laird of the Black Isle
This Highlander will risk everything to find his daughter...
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her—even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. Being caught would mean certain death. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything—or anyone—interfere with his mission...not even his beautiful, stubborn captive.
Even his heart
All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her—even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. Being caught would mean certain death. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything—or anyone—interfere with his mission...not even his beautiful, stubborn captive.
Even his heart
All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 29, 2018
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Paula Quinn
58 books1,389 followersPaula Quinn is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of medieval, Scottish historical, and paranormal romance. To date, four of her books have garnered a starred review from Publishers Weekly. She has been nominated for Storyteller of the year by RT Book Reviews and every one of her books from the Children of the Mist series have garnered Top Picks from RT Book Reviews. Check out her series, Hearts of the Highlands featuring the brave, romantic MacPhersons on Amazon now!
Also, look for her new time-travel series Echoes In Time coming soon!
Also, look for her new time-travel series Echoes In Time coming soon!
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May 17, 2018
Title: Laird of the Black Isle
Series: The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #7
Author: Paula Quinn
Release date: May 29th, 2018
Cliffhanger: No
HEA
This is my first read by Paula Quinn, and it won't be my last. Laird of the Black Isle was such a pure delight to read! It kind of takes me back to the classic historical romances that I fell in love with when I first started reading romance. The Julie Garwood Laird books in particular. If you loved those books, you'll probably enjoy this book as well! We get the kidnapped heroine, and the morally questionable hero who immediately regrets his dastardly deed. Why? Because she's far from the meek and easy captive he was expecting. She fights him at every turn, and never gives him a moment's peace. Who doesn't love a fiery Scottish woman who puts the brooding hero in his place, and mends his broken pieces back together again?
Mailie is the daughter of Tristan and Isobel from Seduced by a Highlander in the Children of the Mist series. (I really enjoyed meeting her parents in this one, so I'm looking forward to reading their book when I get a chance.) Even though there were a lot of people in her family, and an well established history that I wasn't caught up on, I never felt like I was floundering under an information dump. We got just enough facts to satisfy faithful followers and intrigue new readers at the same time. The focus was purely on Mailie and Lachlan, and I really appreciated that. At 400 pages, it was still a fast and compulsively readable story.
Lachlan is a very tortured man after losing his wife and daughter two years before. Not only does he feel as if he failed to protect them, but his revenge on those who murdered them leaves him feeling as if he's only a shell of the man he once was.
Revenge was a terrible passion that began in men and ended in monsters.
It took him years to find the men responsible and take their lives, but the satisfaction that brought him was only fleeting. He now lives a very secluded and lonely life, void of warmth and family to share it with.
From the start, his broody exterior didn't fool me. Underneath all of his pain lay a broken man just trying to make sense of his devastating loss. When presented with the possibility that his daughter may still be alive, it was a ray of hope after so living so long in the darkness. Not very keen on kidnapping an innocent woman, he quickly lets go of his conscience in order to cling to this new hope of his old life. He'd be willing to do anything in order to have his daughter back, and that's what Ranald Sinclair is counting on.
It felt good to run and release his pent-up anger. Anger at the world for producing men like the ones who took his wife and daughter. Men who would withhold help in possibly finding his daughter for payment of a kidnapped lass. Men who would give up their souls in exchange for their hearts. Men like him.
Mailie was just the kind of heroine I like. She can take care of herself in even the most harrowing situations. She was brave, kindhearted, and was pretty much immune to all intimidation tactics that were thrown at her. She's lived a safe and privileged life as her father's pride and joy, but that didn't mean she was spoiled or filled with her own self-importance. When she's unexpectedly taken out of the safety of her family's protection, she vows that not only will she make it back home before being delivered into her rejected suitor's dangerous hands, but her captor will pay the price with his life.
Then something happens as she settles into Lachlan's cold and lonely castle. She begins to understand the desperation that drove him to what he did. Her compassion helps to to see a view of the man that very few are afforded. And suddenly, they are both torn over what they should do, and what they desire more than anything. An impossible dream of a future together.
“Ye think there’s hope fer me, then?” Oh aye, aye, she did think so. Hope that would no doubt be her downfall.
One of the things I loved was seeing how Mailie brought Lily and Will into his home and showed him that there was life after loss. There was room in his heart to love again, and be the father that he once was. He put up the good fight at first, trying to keep his distance and his emotions hardened, but fortunately she isn't one who gives up easily.
I thought I knew what to expect with the ending, and it was comfortably drama free, but there was one thing that really took me by surprise (in a good way). My only complaint was that their romance did feel rushed in my opinion, I would have liked for them to have discovered their feelings over the original month she was supposed to be there instead of a two week period. Their deep feelings didn't seem entirely plausible because of that, but it didn't take much away from my overall enjoyment. The writing style was lovely, the plot was fast-paced, and very sweet. I've found myself a new author to follow, and I'll most definitely be checking out some of the books on her backlist as well.
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August 27, 2018
A sensual enemies to lovers historical romance with compelling characters and a plot that moves along at a nice pace.
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July 8, 2018DNF at 45%.
Couldn't get into it. I don't even feel like rating it...
Couldn't get into it. I don't even feel like rating it...
May 25, 2018
Series: The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #7
Publication Date: 5/29/18
Mailie is the kind of heroine I like – strong, feisty, undaunted, smart, complex, loving and can totally take care of herself. Add a flawed, wounded, scarred, braw, huge, yet caring and tender hero and you have an outstanding read! The prose is excellently written, the plot well thought out and presented and the characters are very relatable and likable. The children, Will and Lily, were delightful and you just wanted to hug them. Then there is Ruth – we all need a Ruth in our lives. The MacGregor clan are all just sigh-worthy and we do get to see a fair amount of Tristan, our heroine’s father, and Adam, future laird of Camlochlin, who is featured in the next book. Lest I forget, one of my favorite characters is, Ettarre, a devilish-looking hound with the most wonderful disposition.
I started out being sure that there was no way I was going to like Lachlan MacKenzie, Dragon Laird of Black Isle, Earl of Cromartie. His is a tragic tale of loss, suffering, and pain and when he was offered a deal with the devil, he agreed to inflict that same pain, suffering, and loss on another family. So, why would I ever decide to like him? Well, Ms. Quinn handles it wonderfully. She doesn’t white-wash what he did and doesn’t make it like it never happened – she makes it a tale of redemption, forgiveness, and love. He was always a sweet and wonderful man and when you hear his story, you will see why he shut himself away from the world with almost no human contact.
Mailie MacGregor is the much-loved daughter of Tristan and Isobel MacGregor. She is sweetness and light itself and always sees the best side of everyone and everything. She is also strong and smart and can usually take care of herself. As Mailie and her cousin Nichola are shopping in a village square they have no worries because they are surrounded by five MacGregor men who are twice the size of anyone else around. There is a distraction, one of the MacGregor’s has been accused of theft – everyone charges over to protest – and – in a flash – Mailie is gone without a trace.
Mailie does all she can to get away. She kicks him, screams at him, flings herself away – you name it – and it doesn’t even phase him. He puts her across his shoulders and takes off running – and he runs for what seems like forever. Then, he flings her over a horse and they are off again to a boat where he rows her for an interminable amount of time. He is huge, strong and inexhaustible! She has no idea where she is or how she will escape – but escape she will. She knows her kin will be looking for her and won’t ever give up until they find her, then Lord help the man who has kidnapped her because her kin will kill him without a question asked.
Within a day Mailie is taking over his castle and him. She bores into him with question after question and demand after demand. She is slowly but surely cracking the shell he has built around his heart and his life. She is relentless. She won’t let him shut her out – and the more she learns, the more she cares and the less she blames.
It is wonderful to watch these two find their way to their HEA. It takes a lot of work – on Mailie’s part especially – but it is absolutely wonderful to see. I just know you’ll love this book. There is also an excerpt from the next book, Highlander Ever After, in the back and now I can hardly wait for that one!
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Publication Date: 5/29/18
Mailie is the kind of heroine I like – strong, feisty, undaunted, smart, complex, loving and can totally take care of herself. Add a flawed, wounded, scarred, braw, huge, yet caring and tender hero and you have an outstanding read! The prose is excellently written, the plot well thought out and presented and the characters are very relatable and likable. The children, Will and Lily, were delightful and you just wanted to hug them. Then there is Ruth – we all need a Ruth in our lives. The MacGregor clan are all just sigh-worthy and we do get to see a fair amount of Tristan, our heroine’s father, and Adam, future laird of Camlochlin, who is featured in the next book. Lest I forget, one of my favorite characters is, Ettarre, a devilish-looking hound with the most wonderful disposition.
I started out being sure that there was no way I was going to like Lachlan MacKenzie, Dragon Laird of Black Isle, Earl of Cromartie. His is a tragic tale of loss, suffering, and pain and when he was offered a deal with the devil, he agreed to inflict that same pain, suffering, and loss on another family. So, why would I ever decide to like him? Well, Ms. Quinn handles it wonderfully. She doesn’t white-wash what he did and doesn’t make it like it never happened – she makes it a tale of redemption, forgiveness, and love. He was always a sweet and wonderful man and when you hear his story, you will see why he shut himself away from the world with almost no human contact.
Mailie MacGregor is the much-loved daughter of Tristan and Isobel MacGregor. She is sweetness and light itself and always sees the best side of everyone and everything. She is also strong and smart and can usually take care of herself. As Mailie and her cousin Nichola are shopping in a village square they have no worries because they are surrounded by five MacGregor men who are twice the size of anyone else around. There is a distraction, one of the MacGregor’s has been accused of theft – everyone charges over to protest – and – in a flash – Mailie is gone without a trace.
Mailie does all she can to get away. She kicks him, screams at him, flings herself away – you name it – and it doesn’t even phase him. He puts her across his shoulders and takes off running – and he runs for what seems like forever. Then, he flings her over a horse and they are off again to a boat where he rows her for an interminable amount of time. He is huge, strong and inexhaustible! She has no idea where she is or how she will escape – but escape she will. She knows her kin will be looking for her and won’t ever give up until they find her, then Lord help the man who has kidnapped her because her kin will kill him without a question asked.
Within a day Mailie is taking over his castle and him. She bores into him with question after question and demand after demand. She is slowly but surely cracking the shell he has built around his heart and his life. She is relentless. She won’t let him shut her out – and the more she learns, the more she cares and the less she blames.
It is wonderful to watch these two find their way to their HEA. It takes a lot of work – on Mailie’s part especially – but it is absolutely wonderful to see. I just know you’ll love this book. There is also an excerpt from the next book, Highlander Ever After, in the back and now I can hardly wait for that one!
Please check out my reviews at:
Blog: https://flippinpages.blog/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinPagesRev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarbBookReview
"I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher."
June 20, 2018
The cover is hot!😍Yummy!I enjoy Paula's writing.I need my own highlander!😄
September 15, 2019
Could have been better but who cares because MACGREGORS!!
I would like to thank Paula Quinn, Forever/Hachette Book Group, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Two years ago, Lachlan MacKenzie, Laird of the Black Isle, tucked himself away in his dark, empty castle to mourn the murders of his wife and four-year-old daughter. He provides for his tenants, but secretly, going about when no one else is stirring, wearing a hooded cloak to conceal his scarred face should anyone be about. His life now is solitary, isolated, and bleak—and he tells himself he wants it that way.
Then one day an emissary of Ranald Sinclair, Earl of Caithness, arrives, claiming his lord knows the whereabouts of Lachlan’s daughter—his very much alive daughter. But in order to earn the knowledge of her location, Lachlan must do something for Sinclair: abduct Mailie MacGregor and bring her to him.
Mailie’s fortunate in her circumstances to have lived to two-and-twenty without marrying. She hasn’t yet met the right man; she wants one who can match the high standards of chivalric behavior set forth by her father and the knights from her favorite stories. The depraved monster who absconds with her definitely does not meet those standards. But as she learns more about him, she begins to wonder if he’s truly a monster—or only a broken, desperate man.
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I adored this book. It had its flaws, but I think this is my second favorite Paula Quinn book behind Ravished by a Highlander. Why? Probably because it had a lot in common with Beauty and the Beast, which is one of my favorite love stories. Not so similar that it seemed like a rip-off; more of a subtle homage.
Mailie was a stereotypical spunky heroine, but I didn’t care; I loved her regardless. She fought back but didn’t waste her efforts; she kept her head and waited for opportune moments. She stayed collected enough to devise plans and was willing to play the long game. And despite her standards, she wasn’t a snob; she didn’t really hesitate to consider the idea that Lachlan might be an okay guy—okay enough for her to care about, even respect. She was very mature, yet she had an energy and optimism appropriate for her youth. She had a gigantic heart that held no prejudice against anyone who didn’t deserve it.
Lachlan might seem like one of those heroes whose greatest flaw is caring too much, but unlike the hero in the last book I reviewed, Lacklan had a legitimate dark side, an inner monster—aka a potential for deep rage and violence—that he struggled to keep in check and will continue to struggle with. I held a particular affinity for him because he was introverted; he valued peace and quiet, but he was happy to exchange it for the clamor of the people he loved. He was awkward, he stammered when put-upon, he liked to be alone sometimes—but for all his grumbling, he was a kind, selfless, level-headed man. I loved him with all my heart.
But yes, there were flaws. The middle dragged on a little longer than necessary; it could have been trimmed and slimmed enough to cut out a chapter, maybe two. At times it got pretty cheesy, but not so much that it was annoying. Hopefully the half dozen typos I noticed will have been corrected in the final copy.
I really think we could have benefited from more scenes establishing the villain and his motivation. He just didn’t seem like much of a threat—though that could also be because Lachlan was overpowered (like, seriously, his stamina was herculean). We could have seen Sinclair interact with Mailie and seen how subtly sinister he was, how much he creeped her out; then we could have seen him at home later, crumpling up a letter of denial from Tristan and deciding to use his leverage and set the plot in motion. It also would have been useful to have a scene showing how Sinclair’s grudge against Lachlan started, better explaining the politics behind it. Not gonna lie, I was so turned around on the politics. The book kind of takes for granted that if you’re reading it, you’re familiar with Jacobite history. Of course the villain and his motivation was secondary to the romance, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to gloss over the backstory—the reason why there’s a story to tell.
I do regret the brief time we spent with Niall. We only saw that kid for two seconds but I felt in my bones that there was a fascinating story there. Something about that kid…
The plot could have been filled with holes, but most if not all of them were bridged with clever explanations or flawed judgment on the part of the characters, and it all came across as reasonable, even logical, to me. Kudos there, Quinn. And I have to admit, I couldn’t decide if Sinclair’s claims were true or false, so more kudos for walking that line; that’s hard to do.
But why did Graham lie? I’m not sure I understand…
Anyway–naturally, the best part of the whole thing was the MacGregors. As soon as we started getting Tristan’s POV, I sat up and gave it my full attention, which had been flagging from the progressively redundant middle section. I’ve loved Tristan since his own book, but I also knew switching to his POV preluded the second-act climax—meaning shit was about to go down. I was fully absorbed from that point to the end.
The more MacGregors, the merrier; I particularly enjoyed Adam and his banter with Daniel. I haven’t read Daniel’s story yet—he married Adam’s sister—but I intend to before Adam’s own story comes out in December. Speaking of, I read that first chapter preview—and remembered why I don’t read previews! December’s so far away…
Also, Adam’s story will be the last MacGregor book! Quinn’s currently researching other avenues to pursue, and I can’t wait to see what she decides to write about.
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P. S. – For anyone who’s confused as to the order of Quinn’s various MacGregor books:
MacGregor Series – aka the grandparents
Laird of the Mist (2007)
A Highlander Never Surrenders (2008)
Children of the Mist Series – aka the children
Ravished by a Highlander (2011)
Seduced by a Highlander (2011)
Tamed by a Highlander (2012)
Conquered by a Highlander (2012)
A Highlander for Christmas (2012)
Highland Heirs Series – aka the grandchildren
The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell (2014)
The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (2014)
The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan (2014)
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (2015)
The Taming of Malcolm Grant (2015)
(some divide the Heirs series into part 1 (↑) and part 2 (↓), but I think that just makes it more confusing, and Laird of the Black Isle is still considered Highland Heirs #8, so I just count them as all one series, myself)
A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss (2016)
The Scot’s Bride (2017)
Laird of the Black Isle (2018)
Highlander Ever After (2018)
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I would like to thank Paula Quinn, Forever/Hachette Book Group, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Two years ago, Lachlan MacKenzie, Laird of the Black Isle, tucked himself away in his dark, empty castle to mourn the murders of his wife and four-year-old daughter. He provides for his tenants, but secretly, going about when no one else is stirring, wearing a hooded cloak to conceal his scarred face should anyone be about. His life now is solitary, isolated, and bleak—and he tells himself he wants it that way.
Then one day an emissary of Ranald Sinclair, Earl of Caithness, arrives, claiming his lord knows the whereabouts of Lachlan’s daughter—his very much alive daughter. But in order to earn the knowledge of her location, Lachlan must do something for Sinclair: abduct Mailie MacGregor and bring her to him.
Mailie’s fortunate in her circumstances to have lived to two-and-twenty without marrying. She hasn’t yet met the right man; she wants one who can match the high standards of chivalric behavior set forth by her father and the knights from her favorite stories. The depraved monster who absconds with her definitely does not meet those standards. But as she learns more about him, she begins to wonder if he’s truly a monster—or only a broken, desperate man.
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I adored this book. It had its flaws, but I think this is my second favorite Paula Quinn book behind Ravished by a Highlander. Why? Probably because it had a lot in common with Beauty and the Beast, which is one of my favorite love stories. Not so similar that it seemed like a rip-off; more of a subtle homage.
Mailie was a stereotypical spunky heroine, but I didn’t care; I loved her regardless. She fought back but didn’t waste her efforts; she kept her head and waited for opportune moments. She stayed collected enough to devise plans and was willing to play the long game. And despite her standards, she wasn’t a snob; she didn’t really hesitate to consider the idea that Lachlan might be an okay guy—okay enough for her to care about, even respect. She was very mature, yet she had an energy and optimism appropriate for her youth. She had a gigantic heart that held no prejudice against anyone who didn’t deserve it.
Lachlan might seem like one of those heroes whose greatest flaw is caring too much, but unlike the hero in the last book I reviewed, Lacklan had a legitimate dark side, an inner monster—aka a potential for deep rage and violence—that he struggled to keep in check and will continue to struggle with. I held a particular affinity for him because he was introverted; he valued peace and quiet, but he was happy to exchange it for the clamor of the people he loved. He was awkward, he stammered when put-upon, he liked to be alone sometimes—but for all his grumbling, he was a kind, selfless, level-headed man. I loved him with all my heart.
But yes, there were flaws. The middle dragged on a little longer than necessary; it could have been trimmed and slimmed enough to cut out a chapter, maybe two. At times it got pretty cheesy, but not so much that it was annoying. Hopefully the half dozen typos I noticed will have been corrected in the final copy.
I really think we could have benefited from more scenes establishing the villain and his motivation. He just didn’t seem like much of a threat—though that could also be because Lachlan was overpowered (like, seriously, his stamina was herculean). We could have seen Sinclair interact with Mailie and seen how subtly sinister he was, how much he creeped her out; then we could have seen him at home later, crumpling up a letter of denial from Tristan and deciding to use his leverage and set the plot in motion. It also would have been useful to have a scene showing how Sinclair’s grudge against Lachlan started, better explaining the politics behind it. Not gonna lie, I was so turned around on the politics. The book kind of takes for granted that if you’re reading it, you’re familiar with Jacobite history. Of course the villain and his motivation was secondary to the romance, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to gloss over the backstory—the reason why there’s a story to tell.
I do regret the brief time we spent with Niall. We only saw that kid for two seconds but I felt in my bones that there was a fascinating story there. Something about that kid…
The plot could have been filled with holes, but most if not all of them were bridged with clever explanations or flawed judgment on the part of the characters, and it all came across as reasonable, even logical, to me. Kudos there, Quinn. And I have to admit, I couldn’t decide if Sinclair’s claims were true or false, so more kudos for walking that line; that’s hard to do.
But why did Graham lie? I’m not sure I understand…
Anyway–naturally, the best part of the whole thing was the MacGregors. As soon as we started getting Tristan’s POV, I sat up and gave it my full attention, which had been flagging from the progressively redundant middle section. I’ve loved Tristan since his own book, but I also knew switching to his POV preluded the second-act climax—meaning shit was about to go down. I was fully absorbed from that point to the end.
The more MacGregors, the merrier; I particularly enjoyed Adam and his banter with Daniel. I haven’t read Daniel’s story yet—he married Adam’s sister—but I intend to before Adam’s own story comes out in December. Speaking of, I read that first chapter preview—and remembered why I don’t read previews! December’s so far away…
Also, Adam’s story will be the last MacGregor book! Quinn’s currently researching other avenues to pursue, and I can’t wait to see what she decides to write about.
noapologybookreviews.com
P. S. – For anyone who’s confused as to the order of Quinn’s various MacGregor books:
MacGregor Series – aka the grandparents
Laird of the Mist (2007)
A Highlander Never Surrenders (2008)
Children of the Mist Series – aka the children
Ravished by a Highlander (2011)
Seduced by a Highlander (2011)
Tamed by a Highlander (2012)
Conquered by a Highlander (2012)
A Highlander for Christmas (2012)
Highland Heirs Series – aka the grandchildren
The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell (2014)
The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (2014)
The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan (2014)
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (2015)
The Taming of Malcolm Grant (2015)
(some divide the Heirs series into part 1 (↑) and part 2 (↓), but I think that just makes it more confusing, and Laird of the Black Isle is still considered Highland Heirs #8, so I just count them as all one series, myself)
A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss (2016)
The Scot’s Bride (2017)
Laird of the Black Isle (2018)
Highlander Ever After (2018)
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May 30, 2018
Lachlan MacKenzie is a man with nothing to live for and nothing to lose, everything he loved was taken from him two years ago when his wife and daughter were murdered. Lachlan was a respected solider in the Queen's army and a skilled warrior, but when his family is burned alive, he walks away from his career and hunts down the men that killed them. He kills all the men that stole his love from him and has the scars and the black soul to prove it. When Rannald Sinclair, the Earl of Caithness sends his lackey Robert Graham to find him and ask him to kidnap Mailie - Sinclair says they are in love and her father is keeping them apart, and the price he is willing to pay is worth the risk. Robert Graham tells Lachlan that his beloved daughter Annabel did not die that day and that Sinclair knows where she is and will give Lachlan the information once he delivers Mailie to him. Lachlan is not sure he believes Sinclair's claim, but he cannot help but hope and agrees to his terms.
Mailie, the daughter of Tristian MacGregor and Isobel, is at a market day with her cousin and five of her kinsman, she wonders if she will ever find love like her parents and family have found, she has hope, but high almost impossible standards - she wants a knight like she has read about in stories and will settle for nothing less - certainly not Rannald Sinclair. When a distraction separates Mailie from her kin, Lachlan takes her. She doesn't go easily or quietly - much to Lachlan's dismay. He thinks he is helping her join her love, but even when he learns that is not the case, he still won't let her go. Mailie vows to escape and will be happy to see her kinsmen kill him - in fact, she will help them! She thinks he is a beast, he is scarred and brooding, he refuses to answer her questions and will not let her go, but even when she fights him, he never raises a hand to her. When they reach his island, her father's dog Ettarre finds them, but instead of attacking Lachlan, she lets him pick her up and lay her on Mailie's lap. They reach his castle and she tries to escape several times, but he always catches her.
Lachlan is attracted to Mailie, which surprises him, he has felt nothing for so long and has been alone with only his pain, that she turns his world upside down. Slowly they form a friendship of sorts, he tells her about his deal with Sinclair and she vows to help him. He slowly starts to come out of the darkness that he has secluded himself in for so long and when Mailie starts changing things and bringing two orphaned children into his home, he is unable to say No - They are forcing him to rejoin the living. Mailie comes to love her dragon, but fears what will happen if her family finds them before she can convince him to send her home. She also loves Will and Lily, the orphans that she has forced Lachlan to shelter. Slowly they break down Lachlan's walls and turn his castle back into a home. But Sinclair still wants her and her family is still looking for her - and she doesn't know how to stop the bloodshed that will surely ensue if her family finds her with him. He wants to let her go, but how can he turn his back on his daughter? And how can he live without this woman who has stolen his heart?
Mailie and Lachlan declare their love and vow to find a way to appease her father, find his daughter and live happily ever after - but when Mailie overhears that her family is near, she takes off to intervene without telling Lachlan and ends up almost dying. Lachlan and the children can't believe she left them and Lachlan's fragile heart breaks all over again - but instead of retreating back into the darkness, Will and Lily give him a reason to carry on and as angry as he is at her, he is grateful for the gift she gave him when she brought the children to his home.
Mailie awakes on Skye and insists on returning - especially when she learns her father left her kinsmen with orders to kill Lachlan. She returns just in time and sees her beast in full on protective mode - he is amazing! When he sees her, he begs her forgiveness for doubting her and it seems like a HEA is theirs for the taking. But Sinclair is not done with them yet and before they can grasp their HEA, they will have more battles to fight and more tears will be shed.
This is an absolutely beautiful story, and that is saying a lot from me, because I am not a fan of second love - but I felt the connection between Lachlan and Mailie and I had no doubt that Lachlan loved his first wife, but that Mailie is his soulmate. The story has a bit of everything, action, fighting, steamy love scenes, adorable children, a lot of emotion and a swoon worthy hero. This is the 7th book in the Highland Heirs series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone title with no problems. I loved this story and would happily recommend this book!
* I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*
Mailie, the daughter of Tristian MacGregor and Isobel, is at a market day with her cousin and five of her kinsman, she wonders if she will ever find love like her parents and family have found, she has hope, but high almost impossible standards - she wants a knight like she has read about in stories and will settle for nothing less - certainly not Rannald Sinclair. When a distraction separates Mailie from her kin, Lachlan takes her. She doesn't go easily or quietly - much to Lachlan's dismay. He thinks he is helping her join her love, but even when he learns that is not the case, he still won't let her go. Mailie vows to escape and will be happy to see her kinsmen kill him - in fact, she will help them! She thinks he is a beast, he is scarred and brooding, he refuses to answer her questions and will not let her go, but even when she fights him, he never raises a hand to her. When they reach his island, her father's dog Ettarre finds them, but instead of attacking Lachlan, she lets him pick her up and lay her on Mailie's lap. They reach his castle and she tries to escape several times, but he always catches her.
Lachlan is attracted to Mailie, which surprises him, he has felt nothing for so long and has been alone with only his pain, that she turns his world upside down. Slowly they form a friendship of sorts, he tells her about his deal with Sinclair and she vows to help him. He slowly starts to come out of the darkness that he has secluded himself in for so long and when Mailie starts changing things and bringing two orphaned children into his home, he is unable to say No - They are forcing him to rejoin the living. Mailie comes to love her dragon, but fears what will happen if her family finds them before she can convince him to send her home. She also loves Will and Lily, the orphans that she has forced Lachlan to shelter. Slowly they break down Lachlan's walls and turn his castle back into a home. But Sinclair still wants her and her family is still looking for her - and she doesn't know how to stop the bloodshed that will surely ensue if her family finds her with him. He wants to let her go, but how can he turn his back on his daughter? And how can he live without this woman who has stolen his heart?
Mailie and Lachlan declare their love and vow to find a way to appease her father, find his daughter and live happily ever after - but when Mailie overhears that her family is near, she takes off to intervene without telling Lachlan and ends up almost dying. Lachlan and the children can't believe she left them and Lachlan's fragile heart breaks all over again - but instead of retreating back into the darkness, Will and Lily give him a reason to carry on and as angry as he is at her, he is grateful for the gift she gave him when she brought the children to his home.
Mailie awakes on Skye and insists on returning - especially when she learns her father left her kinsmen with orders to kill Lachlan. She returns just in time and sees her beast in full on protective mode - he is amazing! When he sees her, he begs her forgiveness for doubting her and it seems like a HEA is theirs for the taking. But Sinclair is not done with them yet and before they can grasp their HEA, they will have more battles to fight and more tears will be shed.
This is an absolutely beautiful story, and that is saying a lot from me, because I am not a fan of second love - but I felt the connection between Lachlan and Mailie and I had no doubt that Lachlan loved his first wife, but that Mailie is his soulmate. The story has a bit of everything, action, fighting, steamy love scenes, adorable children, a lot of emotion and a swoon worthy hero. This is the 7th book in the Highland Heirs series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone title with no problems. I loved this story and would happily recommend this book!
* I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*
February 15, 2024
I came for the Highlander romance and stayed for the Beauty and the Beast retelling! I was in the mood for an exciting historical romance, and the Laird of the Black Isle was exactly what I needed. (I love a grumpy highlander!)
Lachlan and Mailie made me so happy! I was grinning as they fell in love and Lachlan's heart warmed. And just when I thought the story was over, I got one more thrilling event that ended with such a beautiful happily ever after!
The narration was outstanding. She brought each character to life and her Scottish accents were perfect.
I will absolutely be reading more from this series!
*Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the audiobook ARC*
Lachlan and Mailie made me so happy! I was grinning as they fell in love and Lachlan's heart warmed. And just when I thought the story was over, I got one more thrilling event that ended with such a beautiful happily ever after!
The narration was outstanding. She brought each character to life and her Scottish accents were perfect.
I will absolutely be reading more from this series!
*Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the audiobook ARC*
May 25, 2018
Laird of the Black Isle by Paula Quinn is book Seven in The MacGregors: Highland Heirs Series. This is the story of Lachlan MacKenzie and Mailie MacGregor. I haven't yet read the previous book in this series, so for me this was a standalone book.
Lachlan is still lost after the death of his wife and daughter although he was quick with his revenge it didn't fill the whole that was left by them. When rumor swirls that maybe is daughter is possible alive he kidnaps Mailie thinking he can use her to exchange for information and or his daughter.
But almost as soon as he kidnaps Mailie he starts to understand she is more than an easy hostage. It does take her long to start taking of his home and bring him out of his sadness. But can these two be more than what they stared off as?
Love Ms. Quinn's writing!!!!!
Lachlan is still lost after the death of his wife and daughter although he was quick with his revenge it didn't fill the whole that was left by them. When rumor swirls that maybe is daughter is possible alive he kidnaps Mailie thinking he can use her to exchange for information and or his daughter.
But almost as soon as he kidnaps Mailie he starts to understand she is more than an easy hostage. It does take her long to start taking of his home and bring him out of his sadness. But can these two be more than what they stared off as?
Love Ms. Quinn's writing!!!!!
July 17, 2018
Paula Quinn is another favorite author of mine. I love how her books take me to another place and time as I read them.
Lachlan and Mailie were wonderful together in this book. Lachlan has hidden himself away after the deaths of his wife and daughter to lick his wounds and to try and heal. He's doing the minimum amount of work possible for the people in his care because he's despondant and hurting due to his own unimaginable loss. Mailie is a heronie who is easy to fall for she's smart feistey and will fight for what she believes in. The journey Lachlan and Mailie take is not an easy one but makes for a very interesting read.
This review was originally posted on Crazy Planner
Lachlan and Mailie were wonderful together in this book. Lachlan has hidden himself away after the deaths of his wife and daughter to lick his wounds and to try and heal. He's doing the minimum amount of work possible for the people in his care because he's despondant and hurting due to his own unimaginable loss. Mailie is a heronie who is easy to fall for she's smart feistey and will fight for what she believes in. The journey Lachlan and Mailie take is not an easy one but makes for a very interesting read.
This review was originally posted on Crazy Planner
October 5, 2018
Awesome series, Lachlan and Mailie’s
Book is just so good .
Full of adventure and tension , romance and emotion this is definitely one for all fans .
Book is just so good .
Full of adventure and tension , romance and emotion this is definitely one for all fans .
June 25, 2018
Lachlan MacKenzie has a tortured soul for the past 2 years ever since his wife and daughter were murdered. He tracked down the 13 men responsible and killed them all, but it gave him no peace. He returned to Black Isle and became pretty much a hermit while still helping out the tenants who depended on him. When word comes to him that the unsavory Sinclair knows where his daughter is, Lachlan has no choice but to agree to Sinclair's terms and kidnap Mailie MacGregor and deliver her to Sinclair in exchange for the information about his daughter. What Lachlan didn't count on is for falling for the feisty Mailie. Can he do the honorable thing and release Mailie or will he do anything to find out if his daughter is alive?
I absolutely loved this book. I could feel Lachlan's pain and why he has become a hermit, thinking he had nothing to live for. Mailie, a loving and tender soul, slowly with tenderness and kindness shows Lachlan he could have a different future. The interaction and the chemistry between these two were wonderful and totally believable. I wasn't sure how all the plot points would be resolved, but Ms. Quinn does a fantastic job of wrapping up the story while keeping the reader turning the pages until the last one. Definitely recommend this one for fans who love Scottish romances.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review, but I was not obligated to leave a review.
I absolutely loved this book. I could feel Lachlan's pain and why he has become a hermit, thinking he had nothing to live for. Mailie, a loving and tender soul, slowly with tenderness and kindness shows Lachlan he could have a different future. The interaction and the chemistry between these two were wonderful and totally believable. I wasn't sure how all the plot points would be resolved, but Ms. Quinn does a fantastic job of wrapping up the story while keeping the reader turning the pages until the last one. Definitely recommend this one for fans who love Scottish romances.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review, but I was not obligated to leave a review.
June 21, 2018
ARC REVIEW
The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #7, I am Loving this series. Lachlan MacKenzie is such an anti-hero and the whole feel of the book is very Beauty and the Beast. Mailie MacGregor is very head strong and fierce but also kind hearted and very loyal. Lachlan doesn't think much of himself anymore, not since his wife and daughter were murdered. In seeking their justice and murdering the blackguards in the same manner they killed his wife and daughter Lachlan became severely burned. Afterward he stayed hidden on Black Isle secretly helping his tenants only really having contact with his old nanny. Mailie is ready to fall in love and get married but being constantly surrounded by her intimidating brothers and cousins it's hard to meet a guy who's worthy enough to stand up to her notorious family. Lach is told that his daughter is still alive but that only way to find out where she is is to kidnap Mailie MacGregor. Lach knows it's stupid but to have his little girl back he'd do anything; just to know she was alive gives him reason enough to risk his life.
Mailie makes it as difficult for him as possible and she's determined she'll get away until she finds out his story. She sees him through the eyes of the villagers who look up to him and a little boy who idolizes him. She sees him take in an orphaned brother and sister even though it hurts him. She sees that way her father's fiercely loyal dog easily follows him. She knows he is a man who can stand up to her brothers a man who is worthy of her love and affection. After losing his wife and seeking revenge in the manner that he did Lach never thought he would be worthy enough for another woman's love but for some reason Mailie does. Mailie makes him want things he hasn't wanted in a long time but there is still the fact that he still has to choose, give her up for his daughter or keep Mailie and never know if his daughter is still alive.
Overall, out of the ones I've read this is probably my new favorite. I loved the character, I loved the romance, I loved the storyline. Even the bad guy was appropriately evil. The dog and the kids added a bit of humor to a tense situation and Mailie once you've earned her loyalty you will never lose it, she is brave and beautiful and willing to go out on a limb for those she loves. The romance and the suspense it's all well written, it pulled me in and wouldn't let me go.
The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #7, I am Loving this series. Lachlan MacKenzie is such an anti-hero and the whole feel of the book is very Beauty and the Beast. Mailie MacGregor is very head strong and fierce but also kind hearted and very loyal. Lachlan doesn't think much of himself anymore, not since his wife and daughter were murdered. In seeking their justice and murdering the blackguards in the same manner they killed his wife and daughter Lachlan became severely burned. Afterward he stayed hidden on Black Isle secretly helping his tenants only really having contact with his old nanny. Mailie is ready to fall in love and get married but being constantly surrounded by her intimidating brothers and cousins it's hard to meet a guy who's worthy enough to stand up to her notorious family. Lach is told that his daughter is still alive but that only way to find out where she is is to kidnap Mailie MacGregor. Lach knows it's stupid but to have his little girl back he'd do anything; just to know she was alive gives him reason enough to risk his life.
Mailie makes it as difficult for him as possible and she's determined she'll get away until she finds out his story. She sees him through the eyes of the villagers who look up to him and a little boy who idolizes him. She sees him take in an orphaned brother and sister even though it hurts him. She sees that way her father's fiercely loyal dog easily follows him. She knows he is a man who can stand up to her brothers a man who is worthy of her love and affection. After losing his wife and seeking revenge in the manner that he did Lach never thought he would be worthy enough for another woman's love but for some reason Mailie does. Mailie makes him want things he hasn't wanted in a long time but there is still the fact that he still has to choose, give her up for his daughter or keep Mailie and never know if his daughter is still alive.
Overall, out of the ones I've read this is probably my new favorite. I loved the character, I loved the romance, I loved the storyline. Even the bad guy was appropriately evil. The dog and the kids added a bit of humor to a tense situation and Mailie once you've earned her loyalty you will never lose it, she is brave and beautiful and willing to go out on a limb for those she loves. The romance and the suspense it's all well written, it pulled me in and wouldn't let me go.
May 25, 2018
I loved this book so much. From beginning to end, it grabbed my heart and never let go. I wasn't sure if Quinn would ever create a hero who could rival Tristan, Mairie's father, in my affections. It seems fitting that Lachlan MacKenzie, the man who gives his heart to Tristan's beloved daughter, should also be the hero to equal Tristan in mine. I loved the push and pull between him and Mairie, the snappy banter, the reluctant attraction, and the fact that even when she pushes him to his limits he never snaps but always treats her with care. As with Quinn's previous books, there's a fair amount of humor in this story as well as heartfelt emotion. The poignancy of Lachlan's interactions with the orphaned Will and Lily in the face of his own losses brought me to tears more than once. Mairie is a wonderful heroine and exactly what I would expect of Tristan and Isobel's daughter. Her confidence, compassion, intelligence, humor, bravery, and fierce protectiveness of those she holds in her heart make her a true MacGregor and a perfect match for Lachlan. I loved them, both individually and as a couple.
Laird of the Black Isle stands well on its own though, as someone who has read all of the books in this series, it was a special treat to see MacGregors from previous books make appearances in this book. I especially enjoyed the father-daughter scenes between Tristan and Mairie (the older Tristan is still as sigh-worthy as when he won Isobel's heart) as well as those between Lachlan and the MacGregor men. The resolution of the villain's storyline was quite satisfying (I may have cheered) and the twist at the end was a lovely surprise. Also, the more I see of Mailie's cousin, Adam the more excited I become for his book, Highlander Ever After, due to be released December 18, 2018. It's my understanding that this will be the last book in this long-running series. I think it may be time for a series re-read. These characters are among my favorites, their journeys well worth the taking, and while I'm sad that there will be no new MacGregors on the horizon, I'm looking forward to whatever Paula Quinn has in store for readers next.
Laird of the Black Isle stands well on its own though, as someone who has read all of the books in this series, it was a special treat to see MacGregors from previous books make appearances in this book. I especially enjoyed the father-daughter scenes between Tristan and Mairie (the older Tristan is still as sigh-worthy as when he won Isobel's heart) as well as those between Lachlan and the MacGregor men. The resolution of the villain's storyline was quite satisfying (I may have cheered) and the twist at the end was a lovely surprise. Also, the more I see of Mailie's cousin, Adam the more excited I become for his book, Highlander Ever After, due to be released December 18, 2018. It's my understanding that this will be the last book in this long-running series. I think it may be time for a series re-read. These characters are among my favorites, their journeys well worth the taking, and while I'm sad that there will be no new MacGregors on the horizon, I'm looking forward to whatever Paula Quinn has in store for readers next.
June 7, 2018
If it's Paula Quinn, it's a buy.
And the series on this family and all its branches will automatically be a 1 click for me. Mailie is such a spirited lass. Lachlan is lost in the dark and the tragic deaths of his wife and daughter. Or is his daughter still alive? Or is it a trick? Mailie caught the eye of the worst possible person who is tired of being denied. Will Lachlan actually be able to turn her over to him? She definitely keeps him on his toes and tried to bring life back into the castle. Steamrollers have less impact. She is true to get lineage.
The cousins are impacting the world and I am excited to read Adam's story next. Good story, Paula!
And the series on this family and all its branches will automatically be a 1 click for me. Mailie is such a spirited lass. Lachlan is lost in the dark and the tragic deaths of his wife and daughter. Or is his daughter still alive? Or is it a trick? Mailie caught the eye of the worst possible person who is tired of being denied. Will Lachlan actually be able to turn her over to him? She definitely keeps him on his toes and tried to bring life back into the castle. Steamrollers have less impact. She is true to get lineage.
The cousins are impacting the world and I am excited to read Adam's story next. Good story, Paula!
May 29, 2018
4.5 stars
This was such an awesome story. I loved Lachlan and Mailie. I enjoyed it all and couldn’t wait for the HEA. Such a great read!
I thought both Mailie and Lachlan were great characters. Mailie was fierce, a fighter. I loved her determination and grit and her defiance of Lachlan when they meet (and a heck of a first meeting it was). I loved learning everything about them, that animosity between them in the beginning and how challenging Mailie could be. I adored Lachlan. He's all gruff and closed off and in such a difficult place and desperate for his daughter. I felt so bad for him, the more the story built and more details were revealed, the more my heart hurt for him and the more I loved him.
It was a joy watching Mailie and Lachlan open up and come together. They were so sweet together and had great chemistry. My heart kept bursting with all the new things that Lachlan was welcoming into his life. I liked the pull they had on one another. It was just such a great story with a wonderful cast of characters. I really liked Mailie’s family and the male camaraderie happening, it really upped the entertainment factor.
This was a sweet, fun read with a good mix of tension and animosity mixed in. There's a lot of drama as well. I was filled with so much anticipation waiting for everything to work out. There were just so many great details and things making this exciting to read.
The ending might have been a bit sappy with a perfectly aligned HEA but I ate it up! It was just what I needed and I was pretty much cheering with tears in my eyes. It was awesome! This is a new-to-me author and I'm so glad I gave her a try. I will definitely be reading Paula Quinn again!
Complimentary copy received for honest review.
This was such an awesome story. I loved Lachlan and Mailie. I enjoyed it all and couldn’t wait for the HEA. Such a great read!
I thought both Mailie and Lachlan were great characters. Mailie was fierce, a fighter. I loved her determination and grit and her defiance of Lachlan when they meet (and a heck of a first meeting it was). I loved learning everything about them, that animosity between them in the beginning and how challenging Mailie could be. I adored Lachlan. He's all gruff and closed off and in such a difficult place and desperate for his daughter. I felt so bad for him, the more the story built and more details were revealed, the more my heart hurt for him and the more I loved him.
It was a joy watching Mailie and Lachlan open up and come together. They were so sweet together and had great chemistry. My heart kept bursting with all the new things that Lachlan was welcoming into his life. I liked the pull they had on one another. It was just such a great story with a wonderful cast of characters. I really liked Mailie’s family and the male camaraderie happening, it really upped the entertainment factor.
This was a sweet, fun read with a good mix of tension and animosity mixed in. There's a lot of drama as well. I was filled with so much anticipation waiting for everything to work out. There were just so many great details and things making this exciting to read.
The ending might have been a bit sappy with a perfectly aligned HEA but I ate it up! It was just what I needed and I was pretty much cheering with tears in my eyes. It was awesome! This is a new-to-me author and I'm so glad I gave her a try. I will definitely be reading Paula Quinn again!
Complimentary copy received for honest review.
March 19, 2018
This book was a lovely read that held me completely enthralled from beginning to end.
Paula Quinn happens to be one of my auto click authors when it comes to historical romance. I've loved each book in this series but never has the author written a more tortured hero than Lachlan MacKenzie or a more spirited heroine than Mailie MacGregor. I really felt bad for poor Lachlin, not just because of his tragic past, but because he was a good man whose desperation drove him to do something that was against his conscious. He was terribly torn about kidnapping Mailie although it turned out for the best. Paula Quinn's writing was richly descriptive with all of the feelings ..... good and bad. I also loved catching up with my favorites from previous books and getting an intriguing glimpse into Adam. I can't wait for his book now, but sad at the same time, because it means the end of my favorite outlaw highlanders.
As usual, Paula Quinn has written another wonderful book in the MacGregors saga. The romance was beautiful, the characters were vibrant and engaging, the story was riveting and it had a surprise that you really cannot see coming. It has some old favorites and also shines a light on our promising next hero. I can't say enough good things about this book, but I do give it my very highest recommendation to historical romance readers.
I am voluntarily reviewing a complimentary Netgalley copy of this book.
April 20, 2018
Available May 29: Laird of the Black Isle
***** 4.5 stars: Must read! Sparks fly and plots twist in Laird of the Black Isle.
Recommended readers:
If you like historical romance, especially Scottish/Highland
If you like Paula Quinn
Here's my Rankings:
5/5 for characters
4/5 for plot
4.5/5 overall
REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:
Lachlan MacKenzie tragically lost his wife and daughter when they were purposefully burned years ago, and the Highland laird has hidden from the world since while still providing for his clan. When the opportunity to find his thought-dead daughter arrives, he jumps on it at all costs. But he needs to find and abduct the well protected Mailie MacGregor as part of the deal.
Laird of the Black Isle is so good - my favorite historical romance I've read this year. The drama escalates and the characters - both struggling with their passion and torn by the impossible circumstance - are perfection. It's a quick-reading, action-packed, passion-filled Highland romance that you don't want to miss!
Available May 29: Laird of the Black Isle
***** 4.5 stars: Must read! Sparks fly and plots twist in Laird of the Black Isle.
Recommended readers:
If you like historical romance, especially Scottish/Highland
If you like Paula Quinn
Here's my Rankings:
5/5 for characters
4/5 for plot
4.5/5 overall
REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:
Lachlan MacKenzie tragically lost his wife and daughter when they were purposefully burned years ago, and the Highland laird has hidden from the world since while still providing for his clan. When the opportunity to find his thought-dead daughter arrives, he jumps on it at all costs. But he needs to find and abduct the well protected Mailie MacGregor as part of the deal.
Laird of the Black Isle is so good - my favorite historical romance I've read this year. The drama escalates and the characters - both struggling with their passion and torn by the impossible circumstance - are perfection. It's a quick-reading, action-packed, passion-filled Highland romance that you don't want to miss!
Available May 29: Laird of the Black Isle
November 6, 2020
Great book
August 12, 2018
Laird of the Black Isle is the seventh book in The MacGregors: Highland Heirs series by Paula Quinn. I think I have read some of the other books in this series, but not all of them. I think having read the series will help with some character information, each book can largely stand on their own and be enjoyed in their own right.
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her, even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything interfere with his mission, not even his beautiful, stubborn captive. All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
Laird of the Black Isle is a nice historical novel about redemption for someone that has faced war, done and seen horrible things, and faced terrible losses. Lachlan has nothing to lose, is willing to go against honor to kidnap an innocent woman for the slim hope of finding his daughter. Mallie is smart, kind, and independent with plenty of strong and honorable men in her family so she has high expectations. Despite being kidnapped, she softens towards Lachlan as she learns more about him, and he grows and softens as she forces him to face his losses and how his past has changed him. I enjoyed both characters, as well as the secondary characters that cropped up in the village and through Mallie's family. I like that there was no instant love, but rather a slow getting to know and understand each other. I also liked the extra dash of danger, but thought that could have come about a little sooner, I just kept expecting the man behind all the bad things in the story to pop around the corner at any moment, and I felt like it took forever for it to finally happen. I will admit that I was glad to get such a complete happy ending.
Laird of the Black Isle is a historical romance with a good dash of danger and plenty of sweetness. I liked the balance, and think that fans of the genre, and this author in particular, will enjoy the read.
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her, even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything interfere with his mission, not even his beautiful, stubborn captive. All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
Laird of the Black Isle is a nice historical novel about redemption for someone that has faced war, done and seen horrible things, and faced terrible losses. Lachlan has nothing to lose, is willing to go against honor to kidnap an innocent woman for the slim hope of finding his daughter. Mallie is smart, kind, and independent with plenty of strong and honorable men in her family so she has high expectations. Despite being kidnapped, she softens towards Lachlan as she learns more about him, and he grows and softens as she forces him to face his losses and how his past has changed him. I enjoyed both characters, as well as the secondary characters that cropped up in the village and through Mallie's family. I like that there was no instant love, but rather a slow getting to know and understand each other. I also liked the extra dash of danger, but thought that could have come about a little sooner, I just kept expecting the man behind all the bad things in the story to pop around the corner at any moment, and I felt like it took forever for it to finally happen. I will admit that I was glad to get such a complete happy ending.
Laird of the Black Isle is a historical romance with a good dash of danger and plenty of sweetness. I liked the balance, and think that fans of the genre, and this author in particular, will enjoy the read.
February 21, 2022
I don't think I have ever read a story that has touched my heart as much as this one did. I do admit to some "ugly crying" over some scenes, my heart completely broke for what Lachlan had gone through. Paula Quinn has my utmost respect for her skills at writing such heartfelt stories.
Lachlan has become a beast and a loner but he has good reason to have become what he is. When he gets word that his little daughter might still be alive after a devastating fire that killed his wife, he will do anything to find her, even kidnap an innocent lass. Mailie fights him for all he's worth but soon she sees through all his broodiness and discovers he's exactly who she has always searched for in a man. Between orphaned children and a dog, they break down the walls he's built around his heart. With a few twists and turns in the story, my emotions were on a roller coaster ride and the ending had me bawling again.
One of my very favourite books by Paula Quinn and one which I'll never forget.
Lachlan has become a beast and a loner but he has good reason to have become what he is. When he gets word that his little daughter might still be alive after a devastating fire that killed his wife, he will do anything to find her, even kidnap an innocent lass. Mailie fights him for all he's worth but soon she sees through all his broodiness and discovers he's exactly who she has always searched for in a man. Between orphaned children and a dog, they break down the walls he's built around his heart. With a few twists and turns in the story, my emotions were on a roller coaster ride and the ending had me bawling again.
One of my very favourite books by Paula Quinn and one which I'll never forget.
July 29, 2018
I have loved Paula Quinn's books since first reading Laird of the Mist and have subsequently read and enjoyed all of her books in the MacGregors series. She creates beautiful and compelling love stories, each with unique challenges facing the H&H.
In Laird of the Black Isle, what starts as strong animosity between Mailie and Lachlan gradually grows into strong feelings between them. The addition of the children serves to further facilitate the slow warming of Lachlan's cold heart. There are several plot twists where the element of danger is added to the mix. As in the previous books in this series, Paula Quinn tosses in some unexpected curve balls, leaving the reader wondering what to expect next.
Laird of the Black Isle is a dynamite story just waiting to explode in the reader's hand. After seeing the role Adam played in Mailie and Lachlan's romance, I'm eagerly looking forward to reading his story next, Highlander Ever After. The excerpt from this upcoming book shows it starting on a very different note from previous books in this series. Should be interesting to see how Adam's story develops.
In Laird of the Black Isle, what starts as strong animosity between Mailie and Lachlan gradually grows into strong feelings between them. The addition of the children serves to further facilitate the slow warming of Lachlan's cold heart. There are several plot twists where the element of danger is added to the mix. As in the previous books in this series, Paula Quinn tosses in some unexpected curve balls, leaving the reader wondering what to expect next.
Laird of the Black Isle is a dynamite story just waiting to explode in the reader's hand. After seeing the role Adam played in Mailie and Lachlan's romance, I'm eagerly looking forward to reading his story next, Highlander Ever After. The excerpt from this upcoming book shows it starting on a very different note from previous books in this series. Should be interesting to see how Adam's story develops.
September 17, 2018
Oh my, oh my! My favourite book from all of Paula Quinn´s books!! Only such a strong man like Lachlan and a strong woman like Mailie deserved each other. Such a dreadful story he hed to put up with, leaving him with a enormous hole in his heart and soul after the loss of his family. It wasn´t an easy task for Mailie to mend all the shattered pieces of him, specially after he kidnapped her. Adding two orphan children to them and creating a family seemed almost natural, like a balm for his wounds.
And the end (which I confess to have been waiting through all the book) made me cry for all of them. As I said, my favourite story so far. It would be really difficult to create a better one, but I trust Paula will be up to the challenge.
And the end (which I confess to have been waiting through all the book) made me cry for all of them. As I said, my favourite story so far. It would be really difficult to create a better one, but I trust Paula will be up to the challenge.
February 3, 2019
Beauty and the beast, Highland-style.
May 23, 2018
Book: Laird of the Black Isle
by Paula Quinn
Series: Highland Heirs, Book #7
Release Date: May 29th
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook(of)
1)Tartan Book Reviews
2)Purple Tulip Book Reviews
3)Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goodreads***************
Just in case you missed this the first time. Lachlan is coming soon! :)
She strolled past him.
“Ye do everything aroond here yerself?”
“Aye.” He drove the ax into the block, then bent to gather the chopped wood.
Mailie had some idea of what that meant. There were countless things that needed attention: fire, water, food, tools, furnishings, and more. If it needed doing, he had to do it, all with little help.
“Dinna ye get lonely?”
“No.” He tossed her a reproachful look. “I like the quiet.”
She met his gaze with a pitying one of her own. “Shame. Ye’re going to miss it with me here.”
“I already do,” he countered, stacking the wood in front of the shed.
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Can she put faith in a heartless beast? In addition could he possibly have a knights heart shine through? Read on and find out more details of this multi fascinating mega phenomenal novel!
The Black Isle
Early Spring, 1712
Laird Lachlan MacKenzie, Earl of Comartie, has a heart that is cold as ice in the Black Sea. That is since his wife and toddler daughter were viciously murdered by dark jacobite supporters. Now he lives in an empty, dark, cold, 22 room Castle, totally alone-with only dead ghosts for company. The only voices he now hears is his dead wife Hannah, and his young daughter Annabel. As a certain insane, unstable, and cruel villain, Earl of Caithness, bRanald Sinclair, is obsessed with the Mailie MacGregor. He keeps offering for her hand but her family keeps turning him away. Now he is out of options, so he asks Lachlan to abduct the lass for a very high price. A price that Lachlan could never turn away.
Information that his young daughter, Annabel, is indeed talive. Lachlan feeling so guilty he never protected Annabel and her mother all those years ago. He knows the MacGregor with their fierce and brutal reputation. If they find him he’s a dead man, the reason this evil Earl Sinclair would not do this abduction himself. It would be the first place the MacGregor’s would suspect, look, and investigate! Yet it would be a good month until Sinclair would fetch his prize. At first Mailie is ready to pounce on Laird Lachlan and kill him herself. Than as she and two orphans all fall a bit in love with this dragon beast. Can a damsel fall in love with her abductor? Will her fierce warrior family even allow him to live if they locate their missing daughter/sister? What will happen to the orphans and will his biological child Annabel ever be found? Can these two star crossed lovers ever find a hea? Or shall their future just be one of doom and gloom and despair? I advise you read this beautifully written masterpiece from start to finish! It is definitely a fast paced, action packed, emotional, romantic read, and so beautifully written.
Again Paula Quinn punches a powerful novel filled with emotional , non-stop action and passion that you won’t ever forget.
This is the seventh book in her popular Highland Heirs series. It’s is full of all the delightful elements Scottish historical readers love so much. Such a breathtaking setting-you can actually smell the heather! The dialogue is absolutely brilliant, plots within plots so cleverly phenomenal with wonderful characters that will take your breath away! Children like Lily and Will are definitely the scene stealers whether biological or adopted and the dog Ettarre, that stole my heart! I loved the older Ruth too who took care of Lachlan too. Yes dog lovers like myself will adore this novel too! This is my favorite novel in the Highland Heirs series so far, which just blew me away so much! A fabulous read Paula Quinn fans don’t want to miss!
I can’t wait for “Highland Ever After” book #8 in the Highland Heirs series, coming this December. Adam MacGregor’s story! It sounds absolutely captivating, fascinating and amazing! Another I look forward to read!
Buy Links For Kindle & Nook Readers:
1)Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/ycgtto54
2) Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/y7uvcttd
I received a complimentary ARC copy from the Forever, Grand Central publishers through netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All opinions, ideas, words and thoughts are my own.
by Paula Quinn
Series: Highland Heirs, Book #7
Release Date: May 29th
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook(of)
1)Tartan Book Reviews
2)Purple Tulip Book Reviews
3)Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goodreads***************
Just in case you missed this the first time. Lachlan is coming soon! :)
She strolled past him.
“Ye do everything aroond here yerself?”
“Aye.” He drove the ax into the block, then bent to gather the chopped wood.
Mailie had some idea of what that meant. There were countless things that needed attention: fire, water, food, tools, furnishings, and more. If it needed doing, he had to do it, all with little help.
“Dinna ye get lonely?”
“No.” He tossed her a reproachful look. “I like the quiet.”
She met his gaze with a pitying one of her own. “Shame. Ye’re going to miss it with me here.”
“I already do,” he countered, stacking the wood in front of the shed.
*********************************************************
Can she put faith in a heartless beast? In addition could he possibly have a knights heart shine through? Read on and find out more details of this multi fascinating mega phenomenal novel!
The Black Isle
Early Spring, 1712
Laird Lachlan MacKenzie, Earl of Comartie, has a heart that is cold as ice in the Black Sea. That is since his wife and toddler daughter were viciously murdered by dark jacobite supporters. Now he lives in an empty, dark, cold, 22 room Castle, totally alone-with only dead ghosts for company. The only voices he now hears is his dead wife Hannah, and his young daughter Annabel. As a certain insane, unstable, and cruel villain, Earl of Caithness, bRanald Sinclair, is obsessed with the Mailie MacGregor. He keeps offering for her hand but her family keeps turning him away. Now he is out of options, so he asks Lachlan to abduct the lass for a very high price. A price that Lachlan could never turn away.
Information that his young daughter, Annabel, is indeed talive. Lachlan feeling so guilty he never protected Annabel and her mother all those years ago. He knows the MacGregor with their fierce and brutal reputation. If they find him he’s a dead man, the reason this evil Earl Sinclair would not do this abduction himself. It would be the first place the MacGregor’s would suspect, look, and investigate! Yet it would be a good month until Sinclair would fetch his prize. At first Mailie is ready to pounce on Laird Lachlan and kill him herself. Than as she and two orphans all fall a bit in love with this dragon beast. Can a damsel fall in love with her abductor? Will her fierce warrior family even allow him to live if they locate their missing daughter/sister? What will happen to the orphans and will his biological child Annabel ever be found? Can these two star crossed lovers ever find a hea? Or shall their future just be one of doom and gloom and despair? I advise you read this beautifully written masterpiece from start to finish! It is definitely a fast paced, action packed, emotional, romantic read, and so beautifully written.
Again Paula Quinn punches a powerful novel filled with emotional , non-stop action and passion that you won’t ever forget.
This is the seventh book in her popular Highland Heirs series. It’s is full of all the delightful elements Scottish historical readers love so much. Such a breathtaking setting-you can actually smell the heather! The dialogue is absolutely brilliant, plots within plots so cleverly phenomenal with wonderful characters that will take your breath away! Children like Lily and Will are definitely the scene stealers whether biological or adopted and the dog Ettarre, that stole my heart! I loved the older Ruth too who took care of Lachlan too. Yes dog lovers like myself will adore this novel too! This is my favorite novel in the Highland Heirs series so far, which just blew me away so much! A fabulous read Paula Quinn fans don’t want to miss!
I can’t wait for “Highland Ever After” book #8 in the Highland Heirs series, coming this December. Adam MacGregor’s story! It sounds absolutely captivating, fascinating and amazing! Another I look forward to read!
Buy Links For Kindle & Nook Readers:
1)Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/ycgtto54
2) Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/y7uvcttd
I received a complimentary ARC copy from the Forever, Grand Central publishers through netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All opinions, ideas, words and thoughts are my own.
June 4, 2018
Lachlan MacKenzie is living in darkness -- his wife and daughter were murdered in the worst way, burned in their home while Lachlan was away. He's been spending the last two years avenging their death and working really hard to stay away from everyone.
When he's approached to kidnap Mailie MacGregor with the promise of his daughter still being alive, he does what he has to do -- he kidnaps the girl and takes him back to his home where he knows no one will dare turn him in or speak against him.
Mailie is full of fire and doesn't take too kindly to being kidnapped. At first she hates Lachlan and tries to escape. But he's not going to let that happen. As they spend more time together, Mailie ignites something Lachlan long thought dead inside of him. And Mailie also realizes that Lachlan isn't quite the dragon that everyone would like to believe he is. The first half of the book is really all about Mailie and Lachlan learning about each other and eventually falling in love. There's a couple of adorable orphans involved who help Mailie see exactly what she wants -- and that's Lachlan. I adored Lachlan's transformation from rude and unapproachable laird to where he ends up at the end of the book, full of life and hope for the future.
Unfortunately, the creep that wants Mailie and had a part in her kidnapping isn't about to just give her to Lachlan without a fight. Honestly, the last 40% of this book was amazing with plenty of action and lots of little twists that kept me interested until the very end.
Mailie's family is also looking for her and they rounded out the cast of secondary characters. I'm really looking forward to Adam's story as a result.
Overall, I liked this story but I did think that the first half of the book could have been paced a little faster and not been so repetitious. I struggled a bit with that, but the last half of the book made up for it with lots of action, interesting and sometimes nasty characters and a happily ever after that both Mailie and Lachlan deserved.
Laird of the Black Isle works well as a standalone. If you are in the mood for some Highland hotties, this might just work for you.
When he's approached to kidnap Mailie MacGregor with the promise of his daughter still being alive, he does what he has to do -- he kidnaps the girl and takes him back to his home where he knows no one will dare turn him in or speak against him.
Mailie is full of fire and doesn't take too kindly to being kidnapped. At first she hates Lachlan and tries to escape. But he's not going to let that happen. As they spend more time together, Mailie ignites something Lachlan long thought dead inside of him. And Mailie also realizes that Lachlan isn't quite the dragon that everyone would like to believe he is. The first half of the book is really all about Mailie and Lachlan learning about each other and eventually falling in love. There's a couple of adorable orphans involved who help Mailie see exactly what she wants -- and that's Lachlan. I adored Lachlan's transformation from rude and unapproachable laird to where he ends up at the end of the book, full of life and hope for the future.
Unfortunately, the creep that wants Mailie and had a part in her kidnapping isn't about to just give her to Lachlan without a fight. Honestly, the last 40% of this book was amazing with plenty of action and lots of little twists that kept me interested until the very end.
Mailie's family is also looking for her and they rounded out the cast of secondary characters. I'm really looking forward to Adam's story as a result.
Overall, I liked this story but I did think that the first half of the book could have been paced a little faster and not been so repetitious. I struggled a bit with that, but the last half of the book made up for it with lots of action, interesting and sometimes nasty characters and a happily ever after that both Mailie and Lachlan deserved.
Laird of the Black Isle works well as a standalone. If you are in the mood for some Highland hotties, this might just work for you.
May 30, 2018
Paula Quinn’s story telling is always epic, passionate, romantic, and the dialogue with its hints of the Scottish dialect always makes for a great read. I love her characters and her plot lines, and this one is just like all of the rest in the MacGregor series, epic and entertaining. Lachlan has scars, but they reflect more of what is damaged on the inside more so then what is on the outside. He couldn’t protect his wife and daughter two years ago and after going on a rampage of vengeance, he secreted himself away in his castle in the Black Isle with no intention of ever leaving. However, a messenger arrives on his door and says that his daughter is alive and if he kidnaps a MacGregor lass, then he will be told who has his daughter. He doesn’t know whether to believe it or not but the chance that she is a live is a chance he has to take; so he kidnaps Mailie and brings her back to his home to await the arrival of the man who wants her. What he doesn’t expect is a strong-willed, spirited girl who fights him every step of the way and has a sharp tongue that won’t leave him in peace. Mailie sees only a monster until she begins to see beneath his exterior gruff and cantankerous demeanor. When she finds out what motivates his actions, she can’t help but want him to find his daughter, though she doubts Sinclair told the truth. As they await a response to his message that he has her, they get to know each other and she doesn’t let him be. She forces him into the light and forces him to love again. I loved every second. Loved the characters and the storyline. The conflict and antagonist where strong and well developed. Paula Quinn paints a magical adventure set in the highlands of Scotland with characters that jump off the page and a plot that stays with you even after you set the book down. Loved it.
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May 23, 2018Publisher's Description
This Highlander will risk everything to find his daughter . . .
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her--even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. Being caught would mean certain death. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything--or anyone--interfere with his mission . . . not even his beautiful, stubborn captive.
Even his heart
All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
My Thoughts:
I loved this poignant, compelling and gripping Highland Romance by Paula Quinn. I try not to miss one of her books. This one is one for my keeper shelf.
The characters are engaging, not just the main couple but the secondary ones as well.
The children in this romance pull at your heart strings. They are both a little sad and wonderfully engaging.
I couldn't put this book down. There is just a hint of sibling rivalry that never becomes engaged. When these two sad little girls who have previously been the subjects of abuse eventually meet they immediately put aside any hint of dislike for one another.
Even the villainous characters are well thought out. This book wouldn't be the same without them.
Lachlan and Mailie's story is one I could re-read again and again. Their capacity for love is unending.
I gave this heart wrenching story 5.0 of 5.0 stars for storyline and character development and a sensual rating of 3 of 5 flames. This is more a story of developing love than one of sexuality.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher to read and review. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
This Highlander will risk everything to find his daughter . . .
Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her--even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. Being caught would mean certain death. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything--or anyone--interfere with his mission . . . not even his beautiful, stubborn captive.
Even his heart
All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.
My Thoughts:
I loved this poignant, compelling and gripping Highland Romance by Paula Quinn. I try not to miss one of her books. This one is one for my keeper shelf.
The characters are engaging, not just the main couple but the secondary ones as well.
The children in this romance pull at your heart strings. They are both a little sad and wonderfully engaging.
I couldn't put this book down. There is just a hint of sibling rivalry that never becomes engaged. When these two sad little girls who have previously been the subjects of abuse eventually meet they immediately put aside any hint of dislike for one another.
Even the villainous characters are well thought out. This book wouldn't be the same without them.
Lachlan and Mailie's story is one I could re-read again and again. Their capacity for love is unending.
I gave this heart wrenching story 5.0 of 5.0 stars for storyline and character development and a sensual rating of 3 of 5 flames. This is more a story of developing love than one of sexuality.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher to read and review. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
August 24, 2018
Don't you love to read a book that gets you so engrossed in the story that you cry while reading it? I did at least three times during the reading of Maille and Lachlan's story. I was reminded of Beauty and the Beast, maybe because she actually called him Beast. There are truly similar themes, especially when the heroine is gorgeous and the beast has many layers, including emotional pain, sensitivity, honor and love of family, all beneath a facade of hideous scars and outward belligerence. However, this story has so much more. Maille is the bright light that leads Lachlan out of his deep despair over the murder of his daughter and beloved wife. While helping him come to terms with that loss through his taking in two orphans from the village on his estate, they fall in love. This is a deeply emotional story that cuts straight through to your heart. I felt Lachlan's anguish through Maille's thoughts and loving words, as she tried to better understand the man who at first kidnapped her in order to get information from a blackmailer, and then later captured her heart. There is a good old-fashioned kidnapping,(well, maybe a couple of kidnappings), a psycopathic madman, political intrigue, sexual tension, and visitations from the magnificent MacGregor Family! And just when you think you are at the end of the roller coaster ride, there is one last dip and curve...so fun. I love this story, this hero, and ofcourse, I love the heroine. She is true to her family line, she is a true fearless warrior and a MacGregor! The author sent me a copy for my reading pleasure, I am reviewing it at her request and because I love the MacGregor Series.
March 22, 2018
Two years ago Lachlan MacKenzie lost the two people who meant the world to him. He was so broken that he retreated to his castle and the darkness letting no one close. When the Emissary for Ranald Sinclair tells Lachlan that his little girl might still be alive, he will do whatever he has to do to find her. He agrees to abduct a MacGregor lass and this definitely seals his fate because when her family finds him they will most certainly kill him.
Maillie MacGregor vows to escape from the man with a black heart and does everything she can to get back to those she loves but along the way she loses her heart to the beast who took her from her family.
This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I could not put it down. It was definitely a page-turner for me. My heart broke for the pain that Lachlan had been through and the dark, lonely life he was leading because of the loss of his family. When given a small hope this makes him do something that isn’t in his nature and my heart hurt for him once again. This is such a strong plot with a few twists and certainly the “feel goods” for the heroes. There is a kidnapping, heartbreak, sadness and a very, very evil man. However, there is determination, strength of character, strong family loyalty, humor, romance, hope and healing. This isn’t my first book by this author and with each book that she writes I have a new favorite and I certainly loved this story.
I received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
Maillie MacGregor vows to escape from the man with a black heart and does everything she can to get back to those she loves but along the way she loses her heart to the beast who took her from her family.
This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I could not put it down. It was definitely a page-turner for me. My heart broke for the pain that Lachlan had been through and the dark, lonely life he was leading because of the loss of his family. When given a small hope this makes him do something that isn’t in his nature and my heart hurt for him once again. This is such a strong plot with a few twists and certainly the “feel goods” for the heroes. There is a kidnapping, heartbreak, sadness and a very, very evil man. However, there is determination, strength of character, strong family loyalty, humor, romance, hope and healing. This isn’t my first book by this author and with each book that she writes I have a new favorite and I certainly loved this story.
I received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
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