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Highlands Ever After #1
A Highlander's Redemption
Like battles, some redemptions cannot be won...
In early 1746, Alasdair Macintyre is headed home after the rout at Culloden on Drummossie Moor, in sight of Inverness. The battle has been lost and scar on his face that makes him so ferocious-looking that even children run from him in terror. He learns his father has betrothed him to a local lass—a nearly blind woman—in exchange for a sizeable dowry and a chunk of land. The woman brings with her a companion that hates him immediately.
He has no interest in having a chain around his neck, not even in the form of a woman he once knew as a girl—a gangly, twig of a girl.
When Alasdair learns the English government has sent agents to look for those who fought on the side of Bonnie Prince Charlie his ire arises. An ire that is even more enflamed by a vision from the local sheriff who offers a thinly veiled warning that there is a price of his head.
But Beitris is no longer the girl Alasdair Macintyre remembers. She’s blossomed into a stunning woman, though one that is terrified of the scarred Highlander she’s betrothed to. When Beitris learns of the treachery behind the one who has given up Alasdair to the English she’s forced to make a decision. One between her family and the gruff, scarred soldier she’s begun to love.
In early 1746, Alasdair Macintyre is headed home after the rout at Culloden on Drummossie Moor, in sight of Inverness. The battle has been lost and scar on his face that makes him so ferocious-looking that even children run from him in terror. He learns his father has betrothed him to a local lass—a nearly blind woman—in exchange for a sizeable dowry and a chunk of land. The woman brings with her a companion that hates him immediately.
He has no interest in having a chain around his neck, not even in the form of a woman he once knew as a girl—a gangly, twig of a girl.
When Alasdair learns the English government has sent agents to look for those who fought on the side of Bonnie Prince Charlie his ire arises. An ire that is even more enflamed by a vision from the local sheriff who offers a thinly veiled warning that there is a price of his head.
But Beitris is no longer the girl Alasdair Macintyre remembers. She’s blossomed into a stunning woman, though one that is terrified of the scarred Highlander she’s betrothed to. When Beitris learns of the treachery behind the one who has given up Alasdair to the English she’s forced to make a decision. One between her family and the gruff, scarred soldier she’s begun to love.
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First published June 21, 2018
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February 11, 2021
I can see why this was offered for free on BookBub; the spelling, grammar, appearance on the page are atrocious. The plot is that of the fairy tale involving Beauty and the Beast but with an overlay of devilish Highlander. I stopped at the 65% point because nothing in the last third could change my opinion. On the positive side, I have now satisfied my curiosity about the quality of those free books, and I have learned never to sucker for another.
September 18, 2018
Had potential
This book has potential, but just fell flat. First and most importantly, it needs a good editor. If it was not for my need to finish a book once I start it, I would have not finished this book.
This book has potential, but just fell flat. First and most importantly, it needs a good editor. If it was not for my need to finish a book once I start it, I would have not finished this book.
February 11, 2021
Very cute, quick little romance. Their relationship was sweet and believable, the secondary plot was solid, and I'm a sucker for beauty and the beast tropes. Enjoyed!
February 22, 2021
Too sentimental
MY RATING SYSTEM
5 stars--WOW
4 stars--would read again
3 stars--was good, won't read again
2 stars--read it, but didn't enjoy it
1 star--didn't finish, it was so awful
Do I need to read books before this one: no
Cliffhanger: no
SUMMARY
Alasdair almost dies at Culloden, returns home with a huge facial scar that startles men, scares women, and makes children cry.
Beitris is blind, Elspeth is her caretaker and mother figure. Her father, Bruce, announces he's betrothed her to Alasdair. She'd better be glad because no one else would take her.
The English are looking to kill all Jacobites who fought with Prince Charlie, and Alasdair's scar makes him an obvious target.
EVALUATION
This is a unique version of Beauty and the Beast. Sadly, the story is mostly telling with very little showing. We see none of their falling in love during walks and rides, their talks while he's healing. What about her struggles with being blind in a new home? Or Elspeth's learning to get along with new coworkers? I couldn't connect with any character.
RECOMMENDATION
Read LL Muir instead.
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS (SPOILERS)
Sex: kisses only
Language: 0 F words, 4 Lord's name in vain, 0 S words
Violence: war scene, bullying, torture (pretty well described), attempted murder
MY RATING SYSTEM
5 stars--WOW
4 stars--would read again
3 stars--was good, won't read again
2 stars--read it, but didn't enjoy it
1 star--didn't finish, it was so awful
Do I need to read books before this one: no
Cliffhanger: no
SUMMARY
Alasdair almost dies at Culloden, returns home with a huge facial scar that startles men, scares women, and makes children cry.
Beitris is blind, Elspeth is her caretaker and mother figure. Her father, Bruce, announces he's betrothed her to Alasdair. She'd better be glad because no one else would take her.
The English are looking to kill all Jacobites who fought with Prince Charlie, and Alasdair's scar makes him an obvious target.
EVALUATION
This is a unique version of Beauty and the Beast. Sadly, the story is mostly telling with very little showing. We see none of their falling in love during walks and rides, their talks while he's healing. What about her struggles with being blind in a new home? Or Elspeth's learning to get along with new coworkers? I couldn't connect with any character.
RECOMMENDATION
Read LL Muir instead.
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS (SPOILERS)
Sex: kisses only
Language: 0 F words, 4 Lord's name in vain, 0 S words
Violence: war scene, bullying, torture (pretty well described), attempted murder
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February 11, 2021
I wanted to give this 4 stars but it only gave a 1 star option. 5 stars show up but disappears before I can hit 4. Weird. Anyway, I enjoyed this read. The time in history is interesting and the characters are believable.
February 15, 2021
While this freebie had the bones of a good story, it was bland and had enough editing issues to interrupt the flow. Also... it was a very clean read; I was expecting a little spark, at the very least.
The cover is better than the story.
The cover is better than the story.
February 18, 2021
One word: BORING.
Beitris is almost completely blind but being a woman in the Scottish highlands has forced her to learn how to fend for herself (well, except for that she has a older woman for a servant who follows her everywhere). Alistair is a Scottish highlander who fought the British, leaving him scarred. They're the perfect match, or at least their fathers think so.
At first, Beitris and Alistair are resistant to the idea of marriage but agree out of duty and respect for their fathers. Naturally, they end up falling in love....I guess.
This book skips that part. The pair go on walks and horse rides through Alistair's land but we don't get to hear about that much. Apparently they start opening up and caring about each other...but we don't see that either. I felt absolutely no connection between the two. We were just supposed to go along with it since they've been spending some more time together. Then apparently they have sex in a cave? I think I missed that part too.
Overall, the book was lacking in character development, plot, and believable chemistry between the hero and heroine. Disappointing.
Beitris is almost completely blind but being a woman in the Scottish highlands has forced her to learn how to fend for herself (well, except for that she has a older woman for a servant who follows her everywhere). Alistair is a Scottish highlander who fought the British, leaving him scarred. They're the perfect match, or at least their fathers think so.
At first, Beitris and Alistair are resistant to the idea of marriage but agree out of duty and respect for their fathers. Naturally, they end up falling in love....I guess.
This book skips that part. The pair go on walks and horse rides through Alistair's land but we don't get to hear about that much. Apparently they start opening up and caring about each other...but we don't see that either. I felt absolutely no connection between the two. We were just supposed to go along with it since they've been spending some more time together. Then apparently they have sex in a cave? I think I missed that part too.
Overall, the book was lacking in character development, plot, and believable chemistry between the hero and heroine. Disappointing.
February 13, 2021
The Perfect Highland Match
Alasdair Macintyre is a brawny but damaged warrior. Beitris Boyd is a petite but blind lass. Neither want to marry, but their fathers have arranged their match. So they must marry. What happens next would seem to be up to them. However, sinister forces are at work that may destroy any chance they have of a happily ever after.
A Highlander's Redemption is a well written eighteenth century Scottish love story with just enough danger and angst to make it interesting. Beitris is a wonderful heroine who is the perfect choice to help heal Alasdair damaged soul. Not only are the main characters well developed, but so are the supporting characters.
For all intents and purposes, this is a standalone book, However, having read the synopsis of the next book, I suspect that author Aileen Adams will use characters from this book in the next one.
Content 411: This book contains a small amount of mild swearing and some violence. However, this book does not contain any sex.
Alasdair Macintyre is a brawny but damaged warrior. Beitris Boyd is a petite but blind lass. Neither want to marry, but their fathers have arranged their match. So they must marry. What happens next would seem to be up to them. However, sinister forces are at work that may destroy any chance they have of a happily ever after.
A Highlander's Redemption is a well written eighteenth century Scottish love story with just enough danger and angst to make it interesting. Beitris is a wonderful heroine who is the perfect choice to help heal Alasdair damaged soul. Not only are the main characters well developed, but so are the supporting characters.
For all intents and purposes, this is a standalone book, However, having read the synopsis of the next book, I suspect that author Aileen Adams will use characters from this book in the next one.
Content 411: This book contains a small amount of mild swearing and some violence. However, this book does not contain any sex.
April 23, 2021
Scottish version of Beauty and the Beast. - The characters were nice...especially Beitres and Elspeth as the Beauty and her attentive companion. The Beast - well, the fact that all ran in terror before him was a bit overblown - but it did make the point. It had a nice ending and while I have no interest in reading the next book(s) in the series, if they are going to be this banal. Nice way, though, to pass the afternoon after getting the the second COVID vaccine and feeling crappy.
Thanks, Aileen Adams for a way to pass a day without feeling sorry for myself by feeling sorry for the characters in your first book. Best of Luck to you!
Thanks, Aileen Adams for a way to pass a day without feeling sorry for myself by feeling sorry for the characters in your first book. Best of Luck to you!
February 18, 2021
Enjoyable
This story had an engaging plot and the makings of a beautiful love story. I wished the characters were fleshed out more, especially Alasdair. He seemed detached from his father, the people in his keep, and even Beatris. The story doesn't detail how Alasdair and Beitris' relationship developed. The process was skimmed over. They seemed to meet, decide to make a go of it, then suddenly fall in love. Detailing their mutual attraction might have shown a stronger connection (and I don't mean in the sexual sense, it's refreshing to read books that leave those gratuitous scenes out). Still, I enjoyed this book, and the writing was good, despite the editing issues.
This story had an engaging plot and the makings of a beautiful love story. I wished the characters were fleshed out more, especially Alasdair. He seemed detached from his father, the people in his keep, and even Beatris. The story doesn't detail how Alasdair and Beitris' relationship developed. The process was skimmed over. They seemed to meet, decide to make a go of it, then suddenly fall in love. Detailing their mutual attraction might have shown a stronger connection (and I don't mean in the sexual sense, it's refreshing to read books that leave those gratuitous scenes out). Still, I enjoyed this book, and the writing was good, despite the editing issues.
June 21, 2022
He was very badly scared and she was blind so there was no worries
While he was fighting the English his father made plans for him to marry the blind girl from a neighboring farm! His face was torn up very badly by an English sword and he thought he would die! Somehow he lived and returned home while his father was in his death bed and told him about the marriage arrangement he made for him! He was very unhappy, until after they were married and he got to know her. She was a jewel as he was about to find out!
While he was fighting the English his father made plans for him to marry the blind girl from a neighboring farm! His face was torn up very badly by an English sword and he thought he would die! Somehow he lived and returned home while his father was in his death bed and told him about the marriage arrangement he made for him! He was very unhappy, until after they were married and he got to know her. She was a jewel as he was about to find out!
July 4, 2021
Gotta love an unwanted love story!
Imagine being blind... Your father decides to marry you off to a man you know very little about. He has just come home from a war. The story takes place in the 1700's. The place is Scotland. You pray for a happy ending, yet don't dream of it truly happening for you. Oh, the brogues, get to me every time I read a book like this. The dialogue being so natural to the place.
Excellent read! Recommended for ages 13 & up...
Imagine being blind... Your father decides to marry you off to a man you know very little about. He has just come home from a war. The story takes place in the 1700's. The place is Scotland. You pray for a happy ending, yet don't dream of it truly happening for you. Oh, the brogues, get to me every time I read a book like this. The dialogue being so natural to the place.
Excellent read! Recommended for ages 13 & up...
November 24, 2022
This book owes its whole plot to Outlander (which I recommend highly) but falls flat with poor prose and repetitive imagery. In a 200 page book there are three scenes of the blind protagonist digging potatoes and feeling worms on her hands (???). Overall, boring, underdeveloped and the reading level is probably for a 10 year old - not challenging, but for a bodice-ripper as expected. Speaking of bodice ripping, this book had ZERO sultry scenes - I mean c'mon.
September 3, 2024
I love it when I come across a book that was originally slated for poor editing, yet my copy is reasonably well edited. It says to me that the author is listening to their reader.
The Highlander’s Redemption is an interesting story set just after the war with England, when the English are looking for the Jacobites who fought in the war. This makes it not just a romance but an interesting historical adventure. This is the sort of thing I love in my Highlander books.
The Highlander’s Redemption is an interesting story set just after the war with England, when the English are looking for the Jacobites who fought in the war. This makes it not just a romance but an interesting historical adventure. This is the sort of thing I love in my Highlander books.
February 13, 2021
Sweet and filled with forgiveness and finding one's strength and two list people finding a future together. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was CLEAN and I wish there'd been a tad more interaction between the H/h because by the time he realizes he loves her, I'm kinda confused as to why... but overall a sweet read.
February 13, 2021
A HIGHLANDERS REDEMPTION : Another highland romance... BEITRIS is blind, ALISDAIR is terribly scarred, and all Scot.Their marriage is arranged by their fathers. As our couple get to know each other and bring out the best, a warrant is produced for ALISDAIRS capture. His escape leaves BEITRIS at the mercy of law. A few beatings, a clean read.
May 3, 2021
A sweet, short novel that was enjoyable-enough to read, and satisfying-enough to conclude with. For me, the relationship between our characters developed too much 'off screen'. I would've liked to see them bond more instead of being told that it had happened. Regardless, the writing was clean and easy to read.
November 10, 2021
I liked the book..
The heroine is strong and courageous and full of love..
The bond between the two friends is pure..
The hero is wounded in the complete story and the blind heroine protects him.. this was something, that could have been recitified, at least let him do something heroic..
Otherwise a cute, short story..
The heroine is strong and courageous and full of love..
The bond between the two friends is pure..
The hero is wounded in the complete story and the blind heroine protects him.. this was something, that could have been recitified, at least let him do something heroic..
Otherwise a cute, short story..
February 17, 2021
Very good clean love story
This book proves you can write a love story without all the goal language and pornographic sexual content. A lot of historical content at a sad time in Scotland's history.
This book proves you can write a love story without all the goal language and pornographic sexual content. A lot of historical content at a sad time in Scotland's history.
February 21, 2021
More adventure than romance
Needs a bit of polish by a proofreader. Also a couple of confusing sentences need reworking.
Otherwise, a sweet little tale, nicely written. Good characters experiencing more adventure than romance.
Needs a bit of polish by a proofreader. Also a couple of confusing sentences need reworking.
Otherwise, a sweet little tale, nicely written. Good characters experiencing more adventure than romance.
March 19, 2021
Sweet story of two damaged people. One no fault of her own as she was blind and the other scarred from war. Forced to marry and then slowly start to build a relationship. A little drama unfolds. But ends sweetly.
April 25, 2021
Highland romance
This so much fun. An unwanted match turns into true love when they learn to see the work through the sight of another. I loved that the conflict was an enemy and not a lack of communication.
This so much fun. An unwanted match turns into true love when they learn to see the work through the sight of another. I loved that the conflict was an enemy and not a lack of communication.
July 28, 2021
Clean and sweet read
This is about a severely battle scarred warrior returning home to a dying father who betrothed him to a blind lass the story proceeds to show how they learn to not only love each other but overcome obstacles and a betrayal that threaten both their lives
This is about a severely battle scarred warrior returning home to a dying father who betrothed him to a blind lass the story proceeds to show how they learn to not only love each other but overcome obstacles and a betrayal that threaten both their lives
December 27, 2021
Lovely characters
Page turner! Characters you can relate to; visually pleasing to the minds eye! This author transports you to another place in time that makes it difficult to put down or want to return to the present!
Page turner! Characters you can relate to; visually pleasing to the minds eye! This author transports you to another place in time that makes it difficult to put down or want to return to the present!
February 11, 2021
Overall ok
Loved the plot, characters needed more development, but the twists and turns were good. You need more eyes doing proof reading.
Loved the plot, characters needed more development, but the twists and turns were good. You need more eyes doing proof reading.
February 13, 2021
Excellent
Very rarely have I read a story that I would describe as excellent
However this was definitely one
I would highly recommend it
Very rarely have I read a story that I would describe as excellent
However this was definitely one
I would highly recommend it
February 14, 2021
Plot was good for a light read. Needs an editor. Spelling, grammar, tense, and cadence made for a difficult flow in the story.
February 19, 2021
Good book. It showed what can be done when there is love and trust.
March 2, 2021
all right. too much drama not enough romance
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