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Untamed Highlanders #3
Lana et le laird
À l'approche de son anniversaire, Lachlan Sinclair se sait menacé par le sortilège qui frappe tous les héritiers mâles de sa famille avant leurs trente ans. Bien qu'il ait fort à faire avec un domaine à rénover et des barons séditieux, il est résigné à sa mort prochaine. Pourtant, il retrouve goût à la vie dès que ses yeux se posent sur Lana Dounreay : elle est l'incarnation de la douce jeune fille qui le visite en rêve. Une femme exceptionnelle, puisque, en plus d'être belle comme un ange, elle a le don de communiquer avec les défunts. Mais la force de l'amour suffira-t-elle à briser la malédiction ?
384 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 2016
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August 7, 2016
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This is book three in the "Untamed Highlanders" series. You don't have to have read the series to follow this book but I am so in love with this series that I would say do so just because they are that good. I have waited a long time to read this story of Lachlan Sinclair and Lana Dounreay and it was just a great as I had hoped.
Lana has the ability to see somewhat of the future and also see ghost when they are around her. For this she has been seen as strange and a witch. But she is the youngest daughter and is loved by her family so she has settled in with the ideal that she would never marry. But she has been having dreams of a man that she needs to help and that just maybe he is the man for her.
Lachlan has gone through life thinking that his family is cursed and that the first males all die before their thirty birthday.. which for him is just about six months away. Lachlan has been dreaming of his dead father and his father telling him to rebuild the castle at any cost. Also Lachlan has been dreaming of a women that keeps calling him to come to her that she will help him. When he goes to Scotland to see about a Barron that is not following his orders and was told to him that he might be a enemy he ends up meeting Lana. Lana is the women that he has been dreaming of and Lana realizes that he is the man that she has been dream of that needs her help.
This is a really great book, it has a good love story, great mystery, some funny scene. Loved this book!!
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This is book three in the "Untamed Highlanders" series. You don't have to have read the series to follow this book but I am so in love with this series that I would say do so just because they are that good. I have waited a long time to read this story of Lachlan Sinclair and Lana Dounreay and it was just a great as I had hoped.
Lana has the ability to see somewhat of the future and also see ghost when they are around her. For this she has been seen as strange and a witch. But she is the youngest daughter and is loved by her family so she has settled in with the ideal that she would never marry. But she has been having dreams of a man that she needs to help and that just maybe he is the man for her.
Lachlan has gone through life thinking that his family is cursed and that the first males all die before their thirty birthday.. which for him is just about six months away. Lachlan has been dreaming of his dead father and his father telling him to rebuild the castle at any cost. Also Lachlan has been dreaming of a women that keeps calling him to come to her that she will help him. When he goes to Scotland to see about a Barron that is not following his orders and was told to him that he might be a enemy he ends up meeting Lana. Lana is the women that he has been dreaming of and Lana realizes that he is the man that she has been dream of that needs her help.
This is a really great book, it has a good love story, great mystery, some funny scene. Loved this book!!
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April 30, 2016
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Ever since Lana almost died as a child, she has had the ability to see ghosts and learn things about people and future events. It's a blessing and a curse as it keeps her isolated from others because of their fear of her. Lachlan grew up without his parents because of an ancient curse that claims all men of the Sinclair line will die before their thirtieth birthday, unless an old family heirloom necklace broken apart can be found and brought back together. His curse has kept him isolated from others as they don't want to be attached to the "Doomed Duke". When Lana and Lachlan meet, they recognize each other from their dreams and begin to wonder if they don't have to be so alone anymore.
The third book in the Untamed Highlanders series, I had no big problems reading this as a standalone. There were obvious characters and couples from the previous books but other than missing out on the nostalgia feel of seeing them again, I didn't feel I was missing anything. I don't know about those stories but the title of this one felt a wee bit like a misnomer; our highlander was born in Scotland and is a Scottish Duke but he was raised and grew up in London and through speech and actions, acts very much like a London lord. He tries to find his warrior soul through saying "verra" and wearing a kilt later on, however.
I wasn't expecting it because the synopsis didn't give a hint to it, but this had a paranormal bent to it. Our heroine sees ghosts and can communicate with them through visions and thoughts. This was initially an interesting aspect but after it is introduced, Lana walking through the castle seeing ghosts everywhere, for the rest of the majority of the story, it is ignored. She sees the hero's dead mother and learns just enough about her story to throw a wrench into the hero's previous beliefs but of course not quite enough to solve the mystery of who the bad guy is. Her abilities are then revisited in the end when they come in handy again to save the day. The convenience and ignoring of this side of the heroine made it lack credibility and stemmed the interestingness of it and made it more tagged on.
I was not the biggest fan of the hero, he seemed almost simple. I understand he was taught and grew up with a certain narrative spoon fed to him but at twenty-nine years old, he still couldn't see the writing on the wall. I would have been ok with it for the most part but when Lana explains how ghosts don't need to open and close doors and other pertinent facts (I seriously thought she was going to have to draw him a picture), which then unravel a lot of issues and bring certain facts to light, he still blindly believes the bad guy narrative. A narrative that as it gets fully explained how it came about, to the reader, ends up with a lot of holes to it. His family has been cursed for decades, his parent's killed themselves, all men of his line die by thirty, and only finding a necklace will help but apparently the bad guy(s) made it all up? I wasn't quite sure as the ending became very convoluted as to who all the participants were in his family's demise.
Our couple had a bit of insta-lust/love going on, they dreamed about each other so they automatically thought they were each other’s "one". Lana had many contemporary views; thought having sex and having a baby out of wedlock would be no problem and an overly plucky attitude. This seemed to be a common personality trait as all the women characters were overly full of gumption. Together they interacted well but there seemed to be some depth missing. This story had the innocent tone of a Garwood but lacked the strength of story and characters.
Overall, I felt the hero needed to mature (holy cow was his belief in his family's curse, even after all was revealed, at the end annoying), the heroine's sight mentioned only when needed after the beginning introduction, and the general tangled and splotchy storyline made this an ok read.
Ever since Lana almost died as a child, she has had the ability to see ghosts and learn things about people and future events. It's a blessing and a curse as it keeps her isolated from others because of their fear of her. Lachlan grew up without his parents because of an ancient curse that claims all men of the Sinclair line will die before their thirtieth birthday, unless an old family heirloom necklace broken apart can be found and brought back together. His curse has kept him isolated from others as they don't want to be attached to the "Doomed Duke". When Lana and Lachlan meet, they recognize each other from their dreams and begin to wonder if they don't have to be so alone anymore.
The third book in the Untamed Highlanders series, I had no big problems reading this as a standalone. There were obvious characters and couples from the previous books but other than missing out on the nostalgia feel of seeing them again, I didn't feel I was missing anything. I don't know about those stories but the title of this one felt a wee bit like a misnomer; our highlander was born in Scotland and is a Scottish Duke but he was raised and grew up in London and through speech and actions, acts very much like a London lord. He tries to find his warrior soul through saying "verra" and wearing a kilt later on, however.
I wasn't expecting it because the synopsis didn't give a hint to it, but this had a paranormal bent to it. Our heroine sees ghosts and can communicate with them through visions and thoughts. This was initially an interesting aspect but after it is introduced, Lana walking through the castle seeing ghosts everywhere, for the rest of the majority of the story, it is ignored. She sees the hero's dead mother and learns just enough about her story to throw a wrench into the hero's previous beliefs but of course not quite enough to solve the mystery of who the bad guy is. Her abilities are then revisited in the end when they come in handy again to save the day. The convenience and ignoring of this side of the heroine made it lack credibility and stemmed the interestingness of it and made it more tagged on.
I was not the biggest fan of the hero, he seemed almost simple. I understand he was taught and grew up with a certain narrative spoon fed to him but at twenty-nine years old, he still couldn't see the writing on the wall. I would have been ok with it for the most part but when Lana explains how ghosts don't need to open and close doors and other pertinent facts (I seriously thought she was going to have to draw him a picture), which then unravel a lot of issues and bring certain facts to light, he still blindly believes the bad guy narrative. A narrative that as it gets fully explained how it came about, to the reader, ends up with a lot of holes to it. His family has been cursed for decades, his parent's killed themselves, all men of his line die by thirty, and only finding a necklace will help but apparently the bad guy(s) made it all up? I wasn't quite sure as the ending became very convoluted as to who all the participants were in his family's demise.
Our couple had a bit of insta-lust/love going on, they dreamed about each other so they automatically thought they were each other’s "one". Lana had many contemporary views; thought having sex and having a baby out of wedlock would be no problem and an overly plucky attitude. This seemed to be a common personality trait as all the women characters were overly full of gumption. Together they interacted well but there seemed to be some depth missing. This story had the innocent tone of a Garwood but lacked the strength of story and characters.
Overall, I felt the hero needed to mature (holy cow was his belief in his family's curse, even after all was revealed, at the end annoying), the heroine's sight mentioned only when needed after the beginning introduction, and the general tangled and splotchy storyline made this an ok read.
September 2, 2018
THREE FATAL FLAWS
I didn't plan to read this, but somehow on a long bus journey picked it up and finished quickly. Reading it wasn't a chore, but it wasn't good either, hence the rating. There were three main flaws that made this book unpleasant to me:
1) I hate the heroine in pursuit trope. When a guy tells you no, it means no. If it seems to you like he may mean yes, it's probably delusions. Leave the poor guy in peace and find something to do. Is the concept of mutual desire and consent really so difficult? Must either one or the other of the partners be pressured? This resulted in many seriously cringy moments in the book.
2) The plot of this book is very intertwined with the events of Hannah and the Highlander - the first book in the series, which I dearly loved. Even though I read it a couple years ago, it didn't escape my attention that up to 40% mark this book follows the same events, just from a different perspective. This seemed boring and unnecessary. Although it makes Lana and the Laird a book that can be read independently of the other ones, it isn't really good for people who have read the first book. I'm sure it was possible to come up with a story that didn't require this much repetition.
3) I do not find the concept of a six-year-old shooting people amusing. A child should not be wielding real weapons. It's not funny, it's not cute. A little girl definitely shouldn't be having fun attempting murder multiple times, while her parents watch and cheer. I've had this problem with the second book of the series as well. In this one, it only appears towards the end, since Isobel only makes a cameo, but it still grated on my nerves.
CONCLUSION
Do not recommend.
I didn't plan to read this, but somehow on a long bus journey picked it up and finished quickly. Reading it wasn't a chore, but it wasn't good either, hence the rating. There were three main flaws that made this book unpleasant to me:
1) I hate the heroine in pursuit trope. When a guy tells you no, it means no. If it seems to you like he may mean yes, it's probably delusions. Leave the poor guy in peace and find something to do. Is the concept of mutual desire and consent really so difficult? Must either one or the other of the partners be pressured? This resulted in many seriously cringy moments in the book.
2) The plot of this book is very intertwined with the events of Hannah and the Highlander - the first book in the series, which I dearly loved. Even though I read it a couple years ago, it didn't escape my attention that up to 40% mark this book follows the same events, just from a different perspective. This seemed boring and unnecessary. Although it makes Lana and the Laird a book that can be read independently of the other ones, it isn't really good for people who have read the first book. I'm sure it was possible to come up with a story that didn't require this much repetition.
3) I do not find the concept of a six-year-old shooting people amusing. A child should not be wielding real weapons. It's not funny, it's not cute. A little girl definitely shouldn't be having fun attempting murder multiple times, while her parents watch and cheer. I've had this problem with the second book of the series as well. In this one, it only appears towards the end, since Isobel only makes a cameo, but it still grated on my nerves.
CONCLUSION
Do not recommend.
April 18, 2016
It was a long time since I read a historical romance and I need to say that I really enjoyed this one!I loved the story and the mystery around the story.The characters are lovable and they are well developed.There is action,drama,romance and some funny moments to keep your interesting till the end!!
*An advance reading copy was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review.*
*An advance reading copy was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review.*
May 14, 2016
This was so good! I loved Lachlan. He was so vulnerable and lonely. Lana was perfect for him. Her sweet confidence comforted his lonely soul. Definitely my favorite of the series.
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine. http://affairedecoeur.com.
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine. http://affairedecoeur.com.
December 8, 2017
This is the 3rd book in the Highlander series but can definitely be read as a standalone. In true Sabrina York’s fashion, this story has plenty of suspense, drama, and romance to keep any historical romance lover happy.
Lachlan thinks he’s cursed and he will not live to see his next birthday. At this point in his life his only goals are to either break the so-called curse or quiet the ghosts that haunt his castle by making repairs to it and for that he needs lots of funds.
Enter Lana and family. What Lachlan asks of them would not only leave many of their tenants destitute but will also make Lachlan’s Lords rise up against him. Lana makes it her mission to make him see the error of his ways, and that includes denying his Highlander nature.
Lana, although independent and strong-minded, seemed to be a very sweet girl and was able to peel Lachlan’s layers effortlessly making his transition from a stiff English duke to a rugged Highlander seamless. I appreciated very much that their initial connection went beyond the physical attraction and their belief of the supernatural. Their special connection is what allowed them to become friends before they decided to become something more.
Other characters from the previous books made an appearance here so it was kind of a big reunion. The sisters are all together with their respective partners but I have to say that although I love a determined, tenacious heroine, the other two sometimes bordered on heedless and reckless and I didn’t feel much love for them here.
The suspense and gothic elements created a good mix but the story also included plenty of light and laugh out loud moments that balanced everything out. All in all an enjoyable read and I’d recommend it to lovers of highlanders, strong heroines, and romance stories with a smidgen of gothic elements.
** I received a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review from the author via Netgalley **
Lachlan thinks he’s cursed and he will not live to see his next birthday. At this point in his life his only goals are to either break the so-called curse or quiet the ghosts that haunt his castle by making repairs to it and for that he needs lots of funds.
Enter Lana and family. What Lachlan asks of them would not only leave many of their tenants destitute but will also make Lachlan’s Lords rise up against him. Lana makes it her mission to make him see the error of his ways, and that includes denying his Highlander nature.
Lana, although independent and strong-minded, seemed to be a very sweet girl and was able to peel Lachlan’s layers effortlessly making his transition from a stiff English duke to a rugged Highlander seamless. I appreciated very much that their initial connection went beyond the physical attraction and their belief of the supernatural. Their special connection is what allowed them to become friends before they decided to become something more.
Other characters from the previous books made an appearance here so it was kind of a big reunion. The sisters are all together with their respective partners but I have to say that although I love a determined, tenacious heroine, the other two sometimes bordered on heedless and reckless and I didn’t feel much love for them here.
The suspense and gothic elements created a good mix but the story also included plenty of light and laugh out loud moments that balanced everything out. All in all an enjoyable read and I’d recommend it to lovers of highlanders, strong heroines, and romance stories with a smidgen of gothic elements.
** I received a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review from the author via Netgalley **
April 27, 2016
I loved this book! Perfect end to the trilogy. Lachlan, Duke of Caithness, was orphaned at a young age and raised by relatives who sent him to England for schooling and lie to him. He believes in a curse that all of the Dukes die before their 30th birthday, but if he finds a certain relic and rebuilds his castle he will survive. There are other ways he is being manipulated, but I won't spoil the story.
Living in England most of his life, he does not understand the Scots and why they object to his clearing the crofters from his land. When he visits Alexander, Baron Dunnet, to complain about his refusal to clear the crofters he meets Lana Dounreay, Alex's sister-in-law and the woman he sees in his dreams.
Lana has "gifts" that some people don't understand and fear. She has seen Lachlan in her dreams and is determined to help him learn the truth and become more Scottish. Which entails spending lots of time with him, to their mutual delight. As he learns some truths from Lana and Alex he begins to agree with them.
When her father's home is attacked Lachlan insists on accompanying them. On their way, Lana discovers the ghost haunting him is a very real person and Lachlan is determined to find out who. Arriving at her home, he meets my favorite character of this series five year old Isobel who knows far more than she should. And they discover the plot against him, but that you will have to read for yourself.
I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. I will admit that the villain was fairly obvious but since Lachlan had been brainwashed as a child, it was not obvious to him. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read the ARC. Sabrina York - I beg you to write a HEA for Isobel!
Living in England most of his life, he does not understand the Scots and why they object to his clearing the crofters from his land. When he visits Alexander, Baron Dunnet, to complain about his refusal to clear the crofters he meets Lana Dounreay, Alex's sister-in-law and the woman he sees in his dreams.
Lana has "gifts" that some people don't understand and fear. She has seen Lachlan in her dreams and is determined to help him learn the truth and become more Scottish. Which entails spending lots of time with him, to their mutual delight. As he learns some truths from Lana and Alex he begins to agree with them.
When her father's home is attacked Lachlan insists on accompanying them. On their way, Lana discovers the ghost haunting him is a very real person and Lachlan is determined to find out who. Arriving at her home, he meets my favorite character of this series five year old Isobel who knows far more than she should. And they discover the plot against him, but that you will have to read for yourself.
I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. I will admit that the villain was fairly obvious but since Lachlan had been brainwashed as a child, it was not obvious to him. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read the ARC. Sabrina York - I beg you to write a HEA for Isobel!
May 5, 2016
I received this book from Netgalley for my honest review.
I loved the first book, I liked the second and, now, I'm just like ... meh... towards this one. And to say that I had high expectaions... :(
The story could have been extremly interesting, but the hero was such a let down!!!
Lachlan is the Doomed Duke. All the previous dukes have died at or before their 30th birthday: we have a family curse here! And it could be very interesting...
Lana is also gifted: she's seeing ghosts and interacts with them! This also could have been interesting...
Unfortunately, Lachlan was such a whimp! He didn't live, he just survived all his life long! He's so bland that if he weren't a duke he'd be invisible! He does occasionaly have a glimmer of determination, of a backbone, of willfulness, but it's so fleeting... It disapear almost as soon as it appears and the insignificant man returns... So sad...
Lana was slightly better. At least she did know what she wanted and acted in order to get it. She wanted Lachlan even if I couldn't understand why...
All the charactes from the previous book make an appearance, but they couldn't make Lachlan and Lana's story a love story: it was just that bland...
On the positive, the I enjoyed the writing style very much and I've deicided because of that to add a star to my rating. Otherwise it would have been just a meh 2 star... I'm so sorry... :(
I loved the first book, I liked the second and, now, I'm just like ... meh... towards this one. And to say that I had high expectaions... :(
The story could have been extremly interesting, but the hero was such a let down!!!
Lachlan is the Doomed Duke. All the previous dukes have died at or before their 30th birthday: we have a family curse here! And it could be very interesting...
Lana is also gifted: she's seeing ghosts and interacts with them! This also could have been interesting...
Unfortunately, Lachlan was such a whimp! He didn't live, he just survived all his life long! He's so bland that if he weren't a duke he'd be invisible! He does occasionaly have a glimmer of determination, of a backbone, of willfulness, but it's so fleeting... It disapear almost as soon as it appears and the insignificant man returns... So sad...
Lana was slightly better. At least she did know what she wanted and acted in order to get it. She wanted Lachlan even if I couldn't understand why...
All the charactes from the previous book make an appearance, but they couldn't make Lachlan and Lana's story a love story: it was just that bland...
On the positive, the I enjoyed the writing style very much and I've deicided because of that to add a star to my rating. Otherwise it would have been just a meh 2 star... I'm so sorry... :(
July 15, 2016
One thing Lana and the Laird had going for it that I personally liked a lot was that its plot was greatly intertwined with Hannah’s book and, to a lesser extent, Susana’s. I don’t usually like this type of thing because it sends the message that you have to read ALL three books to understand Lana’s story but I don’t believe that’s the case here. You could skip Hannah, although I don’t recommend it because that book is SO GOOD, and Susana, no seriously skip this one it’s awful, and still understand the plot of Lana perfectly well. For me since I had already read the previous two books, a lot of the information in this one was basically a repeat of stuff I knew, just from a different perspective which was actually quite interesting. In the end, I liked the way Sabrina York weaved the three very different sisters’ stories together while still making all three books readable as standalones. Did any of that make sense? Probably not. I’m sorry, I tried!
Now can I talk about how much I loved the pairing of Lana, the cunning little vixen and Lachlan, the hapless duke whom she had wrapped around her finger from the very moment they met? The interactions between these two were a joy to read and a main highlight of the book, especially given the fact that it was Lana, no Lachlan, with the upper hand during all of them. Lana was a force to be reckoned with and Lachlan was in awe of her because of it, as he should be. While I didn’t 100% buy love between them, I felt that Lana and Lachlan were made for each other. He inspired Lana’s more daring side while wholly accepting her gift of seeing ghosts, and in turn she helped Lachlan embrace his inner Scot and encouraged him to be a better man. Couples that bring out the very best in each other will always be my favorites.
Unfortunately the book sort of lost my interest at the halfway point. Maybe because the first half had more to do with Hannah’s book, which I LOVED, and the second half was set more in the vein of Susana’s book, which I did not love. Or it could’ve been that I just wasn’t all that interested in the final outcome of Lachlan’s ‘curse’. In the end, Lana fell, literally, in between Hannah and Susana in terms of rank:
Hannah and the Highlander > Lana and the Laird > Susana and the Scot.
Another factor that ultimately led to my final rating was that Lana was nearly sexually assaulted TWICE over the course of the book. Something similar occurred in Hannah’s book as well and I let it go for the most part but to see it here again not once, but multiple times? That is just unacceptable to me. I am beyond tired of this type of rage inducing plot device making its way into so many romance novels when there is no rhyme or reason for it to be there other than laziness on the author’s part.
All in all, I enjoyed Lana but I wish it had been better or at the very least had measured up to how great Lana herself was as a character. I do hope that Sabrina York plans to write more for this series, maybe a post-credits novella with babies or even a grown up Isobel reeking havoc on a would-be suitor. I’d be there for either of those scenarios.
Now can I talk about how much I loved the pairing of Lana, the cunning little vixen and Lachlan, the hapless duke whom she had wrapped around her finger from the very moment they met? The interactions between these two were a joy to read and a main highlight of the book, especially given the fact that it was Lana, no Lachlan, with the upper hand during all of them. Lana was a force to be reckoned with and Lachlan was in awe of her because of it, as he should be. While I didn’t 100% buy love between them, I felt that Lana and Lachlan were made for each other. He inspired Lana’s more daring side while wholly accepting her gift of seeing ghosts, and in turn she helped Lachlan embrace his inner Scot and encouraged him to be a better man. Couples that bring out the very best in each other will always be my favorites.
Unfortunately the book sort of lost my interest at the halfway point. Maybe because the first half had more to do with Hannah’s book, which I LOVED, and the second half was set more in the vein of Susana’s book, which I did not love. Or it could’ve been that I just wasn’t all that interested in the final outcome of Lachlan’s ‘curse’. In the end, Lana fell, literally, in between Hannah and Susana in terms of rank:
Hannah and the Highlander > Lana and the Laird > Susana and the Scot.
Another factor that ultimately led to my final rating was that Lana was nearly sexually assaulted TWICE over the course of the book. Something similar occurred in Hannah’s book as well and I let it go for the most part but to see it here again not once, but multiple times? That is just unacceptable to me. I am beyond tired of this type of rage inducing plot device making its way into so many romance novels when there is no rhyme or reason for it to be there other than laziness on the author’s part.
All in all, I enjoyed Lana but I wish it had been better or at the very least had measured up to how great Lana herself was as a character. I do hope that Sabrina York plans to write more for this series, maybe a post-credits novella with babies or even a grown up Isobel reeking havoc on a would-be suitor. I’d be there for either of those scenarios.
February 6, 2017
(Jan) This was definitely the best of the trilogy that tells the story of 3 Highland sisters pathway to finding love and happiness. First Hannah and Alexander had to deal with the treachery of the Highland clans who wanted what they had; next Susana and Andrew had to find their way back to one another; now, finally it's Lana and Lachlan's turn to bring peace and happiness to their little corner of the world.
Lachlan has been haunted by ghosts his whole life. His father died when he was a baby, and his mother killed herself rather than be without her husband, thus leaving Lachlan all alone. Growing up believing no one would ever love him, and knowing he'd be dead by 30 (as the family curse always kills the Laird by the age of 30), Lachlan decides he must rebuild his castle to leave as a legacy for the future (although his "legacy" will revert back to the crown as there is no heir!). He goes to talk to Alex about clearing his lands for sheep to raise money and there he meets Lana. He's immediately intrigued by her and feels a strong connection.
Lana has talked to ghosts her whole life. Knowing she's weird and different, she figures she'll never marry, until she meets and falls for Lachlan. She knows nothing can come of her feelings - not because he's cursed (she doesn't' believe) but because he's not only the Laird but is also a Duke, and everyone knows Dukes don't fall for ordinary girls (although she is the daughter of an important man and a true beauty in both face and spirit).
Together, they work to help save their people, break his curse, and find true love. :)
I liked how the three books were told concurrently; liked seeing various scenes from different points of view in each book. I really felt for Lachlan - he was so alone and so easily manipulated by those who were supposed to care for him. Lana needed to get over her "woe is me, I'm so nothing..." but she finally does, so yay for her. The ending really ties all the books together (I do love books with no loose threads, all tied up in a neat little bow!) and the epilogue is a bit of extra sweet icing on the cake. While I don't think this book would read all that well alone, it's a good one and the trilogy is pretty easy to get through. I recommend it.
Lachlan has been haunted by ghosts his whole life. His father died when he was a baby, and his mother killed herself rather than be without her husband, thus leaving Lachlan all alone. Growing up believing no one would ever love him, and knowing he'd be dead by 30 (as the family curse always kills the Laird by the age of 30), Lachlan decides he must rebuild his castle to leave as a legacy for the future (although his "legacy" will revert back to the crown as there is no heir!). He goes to talk to Alex about clearing his lands for sheep to raise money and there he meets Lana. He's immediately intrigued by her and feels a strong connection.
Lana has talked to ghosts her whole life. Knowing she's weird and different, she figures she'll never marry, until she meets and falls for Lachlan. She knows nothing can come of her feelings - not because he's cursed (she doesn't' believe) but because he's not only the Laird but is also a Duke, and everyone knows Dukes don't fall for ordinary girls (although she is the daughter of an important man and a true beauty in both face and spirit).
Together, they work to help save their people, break his curse, and find true love. :)
I liked how the three books were told concurrently; liked seeing various scenes from different points of view in each book. I really felt for Lachlan - he was so alone and so easily manipulated by those who were supposed to care for him. Lana needed to get over her "woe is me, I'm so nothing..." but she finally does, so yay for her. The ending really ties all the books together (I do love books with no loose threads, all tied up in a neat little bow!) and the epilogue is a bit of extra sweet icing on the cake. While I don't think this book would read all that well alone, it's a good one and the trilogy is pretty easy to get through. I recommend it.
December 18, 2016
It was probably wrong of her to think of seduction in terms of a military campaign, but to her mind, the two were very much alike...
I skipped over Susana and the Scot after hearing how bad it was from friends, and I'm glad I did because I loved Lana so much from Hannah's book and she was exactly how I hoped she would be in this book. In Hannah's book, we got the sense that Lana liked to play with people's expectations that she is a sweet, demure angel princess.
Also, because Lana can sense/talk to ghosts, she kind of doesn't really give a shit about what people think, because most people think she's mad and cursed. Even her own sisters aren't 100% believing of her as much as they love her. So this gives her a lot of liberty in terms of how she behaves. Lachlan is the first person who full on believes her straight away. This is partly because both Lachlan AND Lana dreamt of each other so they are ~~fated mates~~ which is cheesy but eh, I'm fine with cheese in my romances.
She should feel guilty for managing him as well, but she did not. he required managing. Strong, stubborn, obstinate men usually did, in her experience. Aside from that, what glory her machinations had wrought.
In Hannah's book, we also got the sense that Lana was way more Machiavellian than she let on, but she is of course, never selfish or malicious. She desires Lachlan, and is willing to manipulate and play him FOR HIS OWN GOOD because he's so obsessed with his damn curse. It was good to find out that the curse was entirely man-made and that Lana, who above all should believe in curses, resolutely did NOT and strove to shake Lachlan out of his funk.
Lachlan was an ok hero. Mostly, I love how he couldn't resist Lana and she had him wrapped around her finger easily. He was frustrating sometimes, in his internal monologues but he was just so besotted with Lana that I didn't find him too frustrating the way a lot of "YOU'RE TOO GOOD FOR ME" type of heroes are.
I skipped over Susana and the Scot after hearing how bad it was from friends, and I'm glad I did because I loved Lana so much from Hannah's book and she was exactly how I hoped she would be in this book. In Hannah's book, we got the sense that Lana liked to play with people's expectations that she is a sweet, demure angel princess.
Also, because Lana can sense/talk to ghosts, she kind of doesn't really give a shit about what people think, because most people think she's mad and cursed. Even her own sisters aren't 100% believing of her as much as they love her. So this gives her a lot of liberty in terms of how she behaves. Lachlan is the first person who full on believes her straight away. This is partly because both Lachlan AND Lana dreamt of each other so they are ~~fated mates~~ which is cheesy but eh, I'm fine with cheese in my romances.
She should feel guilty for managing him as well, but she did not. he required managing. Strong, stubborn, obstinate men usually did, in her experience. Aside from that, what glory her machinations had wrought.
In Hannah's book, we also got the sense that Lana was way more Machiavellian than she let on, but she is of course, never selfish or malicious. She desires Lachlan, and is willing to manipulate and play him FOR HIS OWN GOOD because he's so obsessed with his damn curse. It was good to find out that the curse was entirely man-made and that Lana, who above all should believe in curses, resolutely did NOT and strove to shake Lachlan out of his funk.
Lachlan was an ok hero. Mostly, I love how he couldn't resist Lana and she had him wrapped around her finger easily. He was frustrating sometimes, in his internal monologues but he was just so besotted with Lana that I didn't find him too frustrating the way a lot of "YOU'RE TOO GOOD FOR ME" type of heroes are.
June 15, 2016
4 deliciously historian and Scottish stars. I love a good Historical Romance and this story delivered. It mixed a bit of the supernatural with history, romance and suspense. The story swirls around to pretty awesome characters in their own right. I think I liked them equally which is rare.
Lana has this passionate and bold nature. She's viewed as weird or scary because of her "gift" which isn't understood by the masses and so has to be confident and bold. She's giving, quick-witted and proud of her Scottish heritage. When she meets Lachlan it's a bit of a shock to her and it's one of the best kind.
Lachlan grew up in London which makes him more British than Scottish. He has no knowledge of Scotland nor the brogue, he's very much a Brit. It's his way of way dressing and accent that first gets Lana on his case. He's smart, a bit tortured and giving. His relationship with Lana is beautiful and he doesn't view her as different or weird, but lovely and gentle.
Lana has this passionate and bold nature. She's viewed as weird or scary because of her "gift" which isn't understood by the masses and so has to be confident and bold. She's giving, quick-witted and proud of her Scottish heritage. When she meets Lachlan it's a bit of a shock to her and it's one of the best kind.
Lachlan grew up in London which makes him more British than Scottish. He has no knowledge of Scotland nor the brogue, he's very much a Brit. It's his way of way dressing and accent that first gets Lana on his case. He's smart, a bit tortured and giving. His relationship with Lana is beautiful and he doesn't view her as different or weird, but lovely and gentle.
May 1, 2023
5 Braw Stars!
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I loved this! I loved seeing these two characters meet in book one, so I was really looking forward to reading their book.
Lana and Lachlan were perfect for each other. Lana was an interesting character in her own right since she is, what many refer to today as basically, a Medium. She can see and hear spirits, and this comes in handy since Lachlan has been lead to believe he’s cursed and haunted by his grandfather or some such relative. To make things more interesting, they have each dreamt about the other before they met. 🥰
Lachlan was so in love with her and it was soooo nice to see him fight to keep her rather than push her away as so many other heroes are wont to do. They made such a great team, and I also loved the way the entire family got involved and then came together to help Lachlan, who has no family. Beautiful!
The mystery side of things was a bit predictable, but it still held my interest and it was nice to see Lachlan finally get the upper hand on his tormentors. And wee lil Isobel helping out with her bow was too funny!
I also have to mention how I loved all the sneaking around to have sex lol. These two were basically together the whole book and no one had a clue 😆.
This was just the fun, low angst read I needed. Love, love, love! 💕
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I loved this! I loved seeing these two characters meet in book one, so I was really looking forward to reading their book.
Lana and Lachlan were perfect for each other. Lana was an interesting character in her own right since she is, what many refer to today as basically, a Medium. She can see and hear spirits, and this comes in handy since Lachlan has been lead to believe he’s cursed and haunted by his grandfather or some such relative. To make things more interesting, they have each dreamt about the other before they met. 🥰
Lachlan was so in love with her and it was soooo nice to see him fight to keep her rather than push her away as so many other heroes are wont to do. They made such a great team, and I also loved the way the entire family got involved and then came together to help Lachlan, who has no family. Beautiful!
The mystery side of things was a bit predictable, but it still held my interest and it was nice to see Lachlan finally get the upper hand on his tormentors. And wee lil Isobel helping out with her bow was too funny!
I also have to mention how I loved all the sneaking around to have sex lol. These two were basically together the whole book and no one had a clue 😆.
This was just the fun, low angst read I needed. Love, love, love! 💕
June 6, 2016
Lana talks to dead people, ghosts. She also has visions. She is thought to be a bit mad by most folks and so she has resigned herself to the fact that a love and marriage will most likely not happen for her. But she still has visions of a man who she knows is meant for her. She immediately knows him when the Duke of Caithness, Lachlan, arrives at her brother-in-law’s castle.
Lachlan is attracted to Lana but he knows he is cursed to die within six months and he cannot risk an involvement with the stunning blonde.
The book revolves around Lana trying to seduce Lachlan and convince him that there is no such thing as curses and that they are meant to be together. For after all, she has spoken to his dead mother.
There is action and adventure interwoven into this romance. There is a villain that we suspect from the start but Lachlan seems oblivious. There is a sizzling romance between two destined lovers and some very real complications. Lachlan tends to be slow to coming around to the truth of matters but we totally understand because of his history. This is a fitting end to a delightful series although there is one wee lass, Isobel, who would make for a wonderful addition to the series if Ms. York should wish to continue on.
I recommend this book and series to all Historical Romance fans and especially to those who love stories set in the Highlands of Scotland.
I received this book free for review from the publisher.
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Lachlan is attracted to Lana but he knows he is cursed to die within six months and he cannot risk an involvement with the stunning blonde.
The book revolves around Lana trying to seduce Lachlan and convince him that there is no such thing as curses and that they are meant to be together. For after all, she has spoken to his dead mother.
There is action and adventure interwoven into this romance. There is a villain that we suspect from the start but Lachlan seems oblivious. There is a sizzling romance between two destined lovers and some very real complications. Lachlan tends to be slow to coming around to the truth of matters but we totally understand because of his history. This is a fitting end to a delightful series although there is one wee lass, Isobel, who would make for a wonderful addition to the series if Ms. York should wish to continue on.
I recommend this book and series to all Historical Romance fans and especially to those who love stories set in the Highlands of Scotland.
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June 3, 2016
Lana and the Laird is a book that isn’t quite sure of its identity. On the one hand it’s a historical dealing with Highland politics and the cultural differences between Scots and the English. On the other it’s a light paranormal with ghosts and family curses. This genre confusion weakens an already meager story of acceptance and love overcoming long held fears.
Lana Dounreay can see dead people. After a near drowning in her youth she has had the ability to see and hear the spirits of the dead who can’t or won’t pass on. For Lana these spirits are like friendly companions who come and go from her life. As she’s gotten older Lana has also experienced vivid dreams of a Scottish Highlander who may be her soulmate. Unfortunately none of the men in her small village have ever measured up to her dream man until the day Lachlan Sinclair, the Duke of Caithness, arrives at her brother-in-law’s home. Lana recognizes the connection she and Lachlan have subconsciously but his appearance and demeanor in person are nothing like the warrior she expected. Something painful has taken hold of his soul and Lana knows she’s the only one who can bring him peace.
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Lana Dounreay can see dead people. After a near drowning in her youth she has had the ability to see and hear the spirits of the dead who can’t or won’t pass on. For Lana these spirits are like friendly companions who come and go from her life. As she’s gotten older Lana has also experienced vivid dreams of a Scottish Highlander who may be her soulmate. Unfortunately none of the men in her small village have ever measured up to her dream man until the day Lachlan Sinclair, the Duke of Caithness, arrives at her brother-in-law’s home. Lana recognizes the connection she and Lachlan have subconsciously but his appearance and demeanor in person are nothing like the warrior she expected. Something painful has taken hold of his soul and Lana knows she’s the only one who can bring him peace.
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March 31, 2016
An interesting and unique historical romance that combines romance with family curses and Lana's unusual gift of visions.
This plot has some really interesting areas when you first meet Lana and you see what her typical day is like. This is a feisty woman who does not think like your typical woman of her times. Her unique abilities and personality make this story very interesting for the reader. Seeing her in her family unit is also inspiring as her sisters and niece round out for a fun read.
For me Lachlan came across in the 1st chapter as a little too helpless about his curse. I wanted him to have an "I can beat this" attitude but as the story goes on you understand how he became this despondent man. Throughout the book his personality expands and it is exciting to see his belief system and his mental thoughts about himself change. At the end of this book you keep hoping that there will be a resolution to the curse and he will find his happy ever after. This is another good reason to read the book...to see if he gets his deepest darkest desires.
This is an enjoyable read and I give it 4 STARS for it's entertainment factor.
An ARC copy was gifted in exchange for an honest opinion via Netgalley.
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This plot has some really interesting areas when you first meet Lana and you see what her typical day is like. This is a feisty woman who does not think like your typical woman of her times. Her unique abilities and personality make this story very interesting for the reader. Seeing her in her family unit is also inspiring as her sisters and niece round out for a fun read.
For me Lachlan came across in the 1st chapter as a little too helpless about his curse. I wanted him to have an "I can beat this" attitude but as the story goes on you understand how he became this despondent man. Throughout the book his personality expands and it is exciting to see his belief system and his mental thoughts about himself change. At the end of this book you keep hoping that there will be a resolution to the curse and he will find his happy ever after. This is another good reason to read the book...to see if he gets his deepest darkest desires.
This is an enjoyable read and I give it 4 STARS for it's entertainment factor.
An ARC copy was gifted in exchange for an honest opinion via Netgalley.
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May 22, 2016
Lana And The Laird by Sabrina York is an amazing read. Ms York's talent shines in Lana and Lachlan's story. Lana And The Laird is well written, a smooth read. The characters, my favorite part of the book, are well developed and just plain lovable. I also like that Ms York merges characters from previous books in the series into this story. Ms York's humor and snark seem to have found a home in young Isobel, she really makes me laugh. There is plenty of drama, action, sizzle and humor included, a little something for everyone. Sabrina York has once again impressed me with her writing and story telling abilities and I look forward to reading more from my favorite wordsmith in the future. Lana And The Laird is book 3 in the Untamed Highlanders Series but it can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I received a copy of Lana And The Laird from NetGalley for review purposes.
I received a copy of Lana And The Laird from NetGalley for review purposes.
May 27, 2016
What appeals to me about Lana and the Laird is that Lana is not a damsel in distress. She isn't in need of rescue but ultimately proved to be the saving grace for Lachlan. I received an ARC of Lana and the Laird in exchange for an honest review. Hard to believe that Sabrina York is a fairly new author to me. In such a short time I have become enamored of her hypnotic stories. With a smidge of mystical, Ms. York has spun her web of sultriness and gained a fan in me.
March 8, 2016
I loved Lana, yes she was proper but that girl knew how to speak her mind, “aye.” Her lashes fluttered. “I thought you looked verra fine as well.” Lachlan can be a jealous man and boy did I like it, "he made a sound. Something like a growl. “You are no’ giving yourself to some other man.” I enjoyed this book Lana was perfect for Lachlan.
July 20, 2016
It wasn't as lovely as Hannah's book, and the curse kinda let me down. I did like Lana and Lachlan together. Their interactions and Lana and her family's were the only thing that made the book interesting.
March 10, 2019
Lachlan is a cursed man and with few time in this earth. After years living in London he is back to Scotland to honor his father's wish or he thinks so.
Lana is the sister of Hannah and Susana her brother in law did not agree with his lords's wishes and now a visit is in order. The man that she is dreaming is the verra duke. Lana can see the dead and feel their emotions but she is called a witch because her gift. And when she sees the duke she knows that she may have found her lover.
The beggining was amazing and I could not put down, Lachlan been haunted and Lana's tale until they met was so beautifully written and their sex escapades and the mystery about the curse been to truth or not.
The friendship btw Alexander and Lachlan is easily made and so good for him now after many years alone. Lana seduced him in the most inocents ways was fun.
But 30% to end the author focused so much in Lana and Lachlan and how much they love each other, I love them but the mystery and who was behind was in the second plan and we never see Lachlan been the true duke to his people or actually being more intrusive about his business.
The end was rushed, Isobel was too feisty,Susana a bit rude and too bossy.
Lana is the sister of Hannah and Susana her brother in law did not agree with his lords's wishes and now a visit is in order. The man that she is dreaming is the verra duke. Lana can see the dead and feel their emotions but she is called a witch because her gift. And when she sees the duke she knows that she may have found her lover.
The beggining was amazing and I could not put down, Lachlan been haunted and Lana's tale until they met was so beautifully written and their sex escapades and the mystery about the curse been to truth or not.
The friendship btw Alexander and Lachlan is easily made and so good for him now after many years alone. Lana seduced him in the most inocents ways was fun.
But 30% to end the author focused so much in Lana and Lachlan and how much they love each other, I love them but the mystery and who was behind was in the second plan and we never see Lachlan been the true duke to his people or actually being more intrusive about his business.
The end was rushed, Isobel was too feisty,Susana a bit rude and too bossy.
March 1, 2018
Mais ils sont où ces moutons xD ?
J’ai trouvé sympa d’avoir un retour en arrière sur des scènes avec le point de vue de Lachlan, mais ya aussi un peu de remplissage : faut quand même attendre 40% du bouquin pour revenir « au présent » de l’intrigue...
Hmmm les répétitions du « we can’t do this/ let’s do it anyway » ça fait un peu gnan gnan, mais j’aime bien que Lana prenne les choses en main et soit active dans la séduction, quitte à faire semblant d’être toute naïve xD
Lachlan qui découvre le confort du kilt LOL xD
Dommage aussi qu’il y ait une grande section où on dirait que l’auteure a oublié que Lana voit des fantômes. On en voit au début, ils reviennent in extremis à la fin pour save the day, mais au milieu... ils disparaissent un peu... certes pour laisser place à Tornado-Isobel ^^
J’ai trouvé sympa d’avoir un retour en arrière sur des scènes avec le point de vue de Lachlan, mais ya aussi un peu de remplissage : faut quand même attendre 40% du bouquin pour revenir « au présent » de l’intrigue...
Hmmm les répétitions du « we can’t do this/ let’s do it anyway » ça fait un peu gnan gnan, mais j’aime bien que Lana prenne les choses en main et soit active dans la séduction, quitte à faire semblant d’être toute naïve xD
Lachlan qui découvre le confort du kilt LOL xD
Dommage aussi qu’il y ait une grande section où on dirait que l’auteure a oublié que Lana voit des fantômes. On en voit au début, ils reviennent in extremis à la fin pour save the day, mais au milieu... ils disparaissent un peu... certes pour laisser place à Tornado-Isobel ^^
April 14, 2016
** I received an ARC from the publisher in return for my honest review **
This is the 3rd book in the Untamed Highlanders series by Sabrina York. I have not read the other two books, so I don’t know if this would have been a better read if I had read those. I may try the first one just to see if that might be the case. It had the makings of a 5+ star book, but sadly it didn’t deliver for me. I did enjoy it, but found myself skimming over large sections of the introspection – particularly in the first half of the book. If I were able, I’d give this book more like a 3.25 or 3.5 rating.
One thing that kept bugging me in this book was the use of the word ‘gusted’. It is all over the book. It made me feel like the author had learned a new word just before she began to write the book and felt compelled to use it – often! I suppose the usage was correct, but it didn’t ‘feel’ correct and therefore it bugged me through the whole book.
The heroine, Lana, had a wonderful gift, yet it was little used. It certainly wasn’t actively used to sort out what was going on and why. It was only passively used – only when the ghosts decided to tell her something. The ghost of Lachlan’s mother was much too reticent – she could have shared much to have helped keep her son safe – but she didn’t.
The hero, Lachlan comes from a long line of cursed Dukes. Each duke in the line has died before his 30th birthday because some ancestor had taken a golden cross and broken it up and tossed it into the sea. The cross was supposed to be a sacred artifact being held by their family for safe keeping. Thus the curse – of course a treasure was involved too. Lachlan is convinced that he will die within the next six months – which will be his 30th birthday – and he has declared that he will not marry nor sire an heir because he would never wish the curse on any child of his.
I really, really liked both Lana and Lachlan. They were both open, honest, intelligent and loving people and I liked their story. I also loved, loved, loved Lana’s family – especially her sisters and niece. They are awe inspiring. We should all aspire to such bravery and good nature!! It is worth reading the book just to meet them.
The whole book just felt too passive to me – especially given the personalities of the main players. Here we have a strong, intelligent, skilled hero and a strong, intelligent, perceptive heroine with a talent for communicating with ghosts, yet they didn’t use any of that to uncover the plots (there are more than one) and pursue the bad guys. They just sat back and let things happen to them. Also, you knew right away who the bad guys were, it wasn’t hard to figure out.
One of the mysteries was cleared up and the bad guys punished, but the 2nd one was not. There was no wrap-up for the Marquis of Stafford and the barons who supported him. I would have liked to see him get his come-uppance from the Prince Regent.
This is the 3rd book in the Untamed Highlanders series by Sabrina York. I have not read the other two books, so I don’t know if this would have been a better read if I had read those. I may try the first one just to see if that might be the case. It had the makings of a 5+ star book, but sadly it didn’t deliver for me. I did enjoy it, but found myself skimming over large sections of the introspection – particularly in the first half of the book. If I were able, I’d give this book more like a 3.25 or 3.5 rating.
One thing that kept bugging me in this book was the use of the word ‘gusted’. It is all over the book. It made me feel like the author had learned a new word just before she began to write the book and felt compelled to use it – often! I suppose the usage was correct, but it didn’t ‘feel’ correct and therefore it bugged me through the whole book.
The heroine, Lana, had a wonderful gift, yet it was little used. It certainly wasn’t actively used to sort out what was going on and why. It was only passively used – only when the ghosts decided to tell her something. The ghost of Lachlan’s mother was much too reticent – she could have shared much to have helped keep her son safe – but she didn’t.
The hero, Lachlan comes from a long line of cursed Dukes. Each duke in the line has died before his 30th birthday because some ancestor had taken a golden cross and broken it up and tossed it into the sea. The cross was supposed to be a sacred artifact being held by their family for safe keeping. Thus the curse – of course a treasure was involved too. Lachlan is convinced that he will die within the next six months – which will be his 30th birthday – and he has declared that he will not marry nor sire an heir because he would never wish the curse on any child of his.
I really, really liked both Lana and Lachlan. They were both open, honest, intelligent and loving people and I liked their story. I also loved, loved, loved Lana’s family – especially her sisters and niece. They are awe inspiring. We should all aspire to such bravery and good nature!! It is worth reading the book just to meet them.
The whole book just felt too passive to me – especially given the personalities of the main players. Here we have a strong, intelligent, skilled hero and a strong, intelligent, perceptive heroine with a talent for communicating with ghosts, yet they didn’t use any of that to uncover the plots (there are more than one) and pursue the bad guys. They just sat back and let things happen to them. Also, you knew right away who the bad guys were, it wasn’t hard to figure out.
One of the mysteries was cleared up and the bad guys punished, but the 2nd one was not. There was no wrap-up for the Marquis of Stafford and the barons who supported him. I would have liked to see him get his come-uppance from the Prince Regent.
April 8, 2016
**I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
I have been looking forward to Lana and Lachlan's story since they first met in the first book. I am glad to say, this book did not disappoint, if anything, it was better than I had hoped for!
Lana has a gift, she has visions and she can see and communicate with the dead. This gift has set her apart from others and except for her family, she is alone. She has long dreamt of a man that she knows she is destine to save - she is not sure, but she hopes he is also destine for her.
When Lana and Lachlan meet for the first time, they immediate recognize each other from their dreams. Lachlan is a duke and an orphan - he is convinced that he is cursed and will die by his thirtieth birthday (which is just months away). He has come to Alexander's home to confront him about his refusal to clear his lands as Lachlan ordered and to make him answer to charges of conspiring against him. When he sees Lana, he is awestruck - she is the angel from his dreams and he feels a glimmer of hope that she might be able to break his curse. Later when it is revealed that she can talk to the dead - he doesn't mock her or make her feel like she is odd - he accepts this part of her and asks her to help him.
Lachlan is torn, he wants Lana but he has vowed to never marry and have children, he wants to end the curse on his family. When he finds out that Lana holds a piece of a lost family heirloom, he has even more hope that the curse can be broken.
Lana doesn't believe in curses and she doesn't believe that Lachlan's father is haunting him. She wants him and will stop at nothing to win him.
These two embark on an affair - Lana accepts that Lachlan can't offer her more and is determined to make him see that there is no curse. Lachlan fights his feeling for Lana, he has made a vow and he won't break it, but he can't seem to walk away from this woman.
This book is well written, flows nicely and it really has it all - mystery, curses, ghosts, treasure, really nasty villain, amusing secondary characters, steamy love scenes, life and death moments, more Isobel (I hope Ms. York writes a story for grown up Isobel - PLEASE!) and soul mate love. Sigh.....I loved it and hated to see it end. The epilogue was so sweet - I actually got a little misty eyed.
I would highly recommend this book, while it could easily be a stand alone title - I would say don't deprive yourself the enjoyment of reading all three!
I have been looking forward to Lana and Lachlan's story since they first met in the first book. I am glad to say, this book did not disappoint, if anything, it was better than I had hoped for!
Lana has a gift, she has visions and she can see and communicate with the dead. This gift has set her apart from others and except for her family, she is alone. She has long dreamt of a man that she knows she is destine to save - she is not sure, but she hopes he is also destine for her.
When Lana and Lachlan meet for the first time, they immediate recognize each other from their dreams. Lachlan is a duke and an orphan - he is convinced that he is cursed and will die by his thirtieth birthday (which is just months away). He has come to Alexander's home to confront him about his refusal to clear his lands as Lachlan ordered and to make him answer to charges of conspiring against him. When he sees Lana, he is awestruck - she is the angel from his dreams and he feels a glimmer of hope that she might be able to break his curse. Later when it is revealed that she can talk to the dead - he doesn't mock her or make her feel like she is odd - he accepts this part of her and asks her to help him.
Lachlan is torn, he wants Lana but he has vowed to never marry and have children, he wants to end the curse on his family. When he finds out that Lana holds a piece of a lost family heirloom, he has even more hope that the curse can be broken.
Lana doesn't believe in curses and she doesn't believe that Lachlan's father is haunting him. She wants him and will stop at nothing to win him.
These two embark on an affair - Lana accepts that Lachlan can't offer her more and is determined to make him see that there is no curse. Lachlan fights his feeling for Lana, he has made a vow and he won't break it, but he can't seem to walk away from this woman.
This book is well written, flows nicely and it really has it all - mystery, curses, ghosts, treasure, really nasty villain, amusing secondary characters, steamy love scenes, life and death moments, more Isobel (I hope Ms. York writes a story for grown up Isobel - PLEASE!) and soul mate love. Sigh.....I loved it and hated to see it end. The epilogue was so sweet - I actually got a little misty eyed.
I would highly recommend this book, while it could easily be a stand alone title - I would say don't deprive yourself the enjoyment of reading all three!
May 17, 2016
Ghosts, hauntings and curses are part and parcel of this story.
Lana Dounreay, sister of Hannah and Susannah from books one and two, is considered a bit “off” since she claims to interact with ghosts. She wants a husband and family but fears she may never find a man willing to be with her because of what others consider her affliction.
Lachlan Sinclair, Duke of Caithness, lost his parents when a baby and was raised in England by a relative. His main companion has been his cousin Dougal. Having been told his entire life that he is cursed and will die before he is thirty he returns home to rebuild the family home. He wants a wife, family and future but has vowed not to bring another Sinclair into the world to suffer the curse of his family line.
When Lana and Lachlan meet they are immediately aware of and attracted to one another. Whether or not they will act on this attraction and have a future together is a big question.
In addition to the love story there are plots, liars, scoundrels, ghosts, and other issues to deal with. The people of books one and two of the trilogy are included in this novel and play significant roles in giving Lachlan a clearer view of what it means to be Laird of the lands he is responsible for.
An aside…Isobel though only a child is fierce and adds a great deal to the story. I would love to see her in a future book with a love story of her own. Perhaps Fiona, John Robin and others could be included.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’ Press for the complimentary copy given to me in exchange for my honest review.
Lana Dounreay, sister of Hannah and Susannah from books one and two, is considered a bit “off” since she claims to interact with ghosts. She wants a husband and family but fears she may never find a man willing to be with her because of what others consider her affliction.
Lachlan Sinclair, Duke of Caithness, lost his parents when a baby and was raised in England by a relative. His main companion has been his cousin Dougal. Having been told his entire life that he is cursed and will die before he is thirty he returns home to rebuild the family home. He wants a wife, family and future but has vowed not to bring another Sinclair into the world to suffer the curse of his family line.
When Lana and Lachlan meet they are immediately aware of and attracted to one another. Whether or not they will act on this attraction and have a future together is a big question.
In addition to the love story there are plots, liars, scoundrels, ghosts, and other issues to deal with. The people of books one and two of the trilogy are included in this novel and play significant roles in giving Lachlan a clearer view of what it means to be Laird of the lands he is responsible for.
An aside…Isobel though only a child is fierce and adds a great deal to the story. I would love to see her in a future book with a love story of her own. Perhaps Fiona, John Robin and others could be included.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’ Press for the complimentary copy given to me in exchange for my honest review.
April 13, 2016
ARC given by Netgalley for an honest review.
Rating is 3.25
Lana can see and communicates with ghost, Lachlan is hunted by his fathers ghost. Premise of the story. Our hero is dying because of a curse and hunted by his ghost father. Lachlan also has dreams of a blond angel that always soothes him. Lana has dreams of a handsome Scottish man.
Lachlan is a Duke who believes he is cursed to die at the age of thirty, which is about six months away. The first males of his family die young and he know's he is next. He has left London and heads to his Scottish castle so he can rebuild it (his ghost of a father is requesting him to do so) as it is neglected and crumbling. Once back in his castle he finds that a Barron has disobeyed his request for evicting tenants, as he plans to clear the land for use in a plan to fund his rebuilding of the castle. When he arrives at the Barron's home he meets Lana and can't believe his angel is there and real. Lana learns of the Duke's arrival and finds him to be the man of her dreams. The two have instant attraction. Lana and Lachlan both discover that they have something in common, ghosts.
I found the characters very one demential and "dry". The story line was very basic and I knew right away who the villain was going to be. Beginning chapters were very slow and it picked up somewhat halfway through but not enough to stop me from skimming in some parts of the book.
My least favorite of the series.
Rating is 3.25
Lana can see and communicates with ghost, Lachlan is hunted by his fathers ghost. Premise of the story. Our hero is dying because of a curse and hunted by his ghost father. Lachlan also has dreams of a blond angel that always soothes him. Lana has dreams of a handsome Scottish man.
Lachlan is a Duke who believes he is cursed to die at the age of thirty, which is about six months away. The first males of his family die young and he know's he is next. He has left London and heads to his Scottish castle so he can rebuild it (his ghost of a father is requesting him to do so) as it is neglected and crumbling. Once back in his castle he finds that a Barron has disobeyed his request for evicting tenants, as he plans to clear the land for use in a plan to fund his rebuilding of the castle. When he arrives at the Barron's home he meets Lana and can't believe his angel is there and real. Lana learns of the Duke's arrival and finds him to be the man of her dreams. The two have instant attraction. Lana and Lachlan both discover that they have something in common, ghosts.
I found the characters very one demential and "dry". The story line was very basic and I knew right away who the villain was going to be. Beginning chapters were very slow and it picked up somewhat halfway through but not enough to stop me from skimming in some parts of the book.
My least favorite of the series.
May 19, 2016
Received an ARC copy from author for honest review.
Lana and the Laird is the third in Sabrina York’s Untamed Highlander series. I’ve been not so patiently waiting for Lana and Lachlan’s story since they met in the previous books! You can read the series out of order, but I would not recommend. Start at the beginning and enjoy!
Lachlan Sinclair is haunted by a family curse that he will die by the age of 30. Not wishing to pass the curse on, he has shunned love and any forms of attachments….that is until he meets Lana. Lana has the gift of seeing and speaking with the dead. Together they form a bond and help each other through pains of their past in order to make a future together.
I absolutely love anything Sabrina York writes! Her banter between the characters leaves me laughing out loud, and she never fails to deliver a passionate romance with a HEA regardless of the genre she’s writing. You can’t go wrong with any of her books! Highly recommend!!
Lana and the Laird is the third in Sabrina York’s Untamed Highlander series. I’ve been not so patiently waiting for Lana and Lachlan’s story since they met in the previous books! You can read the series out of order, but I would not recommend. Start at the beginning and enjoy!
Lachlan Sinclair is haunted by a family curse that he will die by the age of 30. Not wishing to pass the curse on, he has shunned love and any forms of attachments….that is until he meets Lana. Lana has the gift of seeing and speaking with the dead. Together they form a bond and help each other through pains of their past in order to make a future together.
I absolutely love anything Sabrina York writes! Her banter between the characters leaves me laughing out loud, and she never fails to deliver a passionate romance with a HEA regardless of the genre she’s writing. You can’t go wrong with any of her books! Highly recommend!!
April 25, 2016
I really liked this book, because it didn't take for granted what we knew from the previous books.
It showed me the same story, from a different posint of view and I highly apreciated that.
The plot was a solid one and the characters well developed.
Lana and her Laird kept me company through a very tiresome trip and made it more relaxing.
This series is now one of my favourites and I recommend it to the historical junkies!
P.S. I received an arc, via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
It showed me the same story, from a different posint of view and I highly apreciated that.
The plot was a solid one and the characters well developed.
Lana and her Laird kept me company through a very tiresome trip and made it more relaxing.
This series is now one of my favourites and I recommend it to the historical junkies!
P.S. I received an arc, via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
May 23, 2016
What a good book! I love the characters Lachlan and Lana and the secondary characters make the books so much fun. There's tense suspense and plot twists and great sexual chemistry. This series is full of strong women who will do anything to protect their families and the alpha Scots that love them. And wee Isobel who is seriously hilarious and scary brave and determined.
January 25, 2021
Un dernier tome qui m'a captivé au point de le lire d'une traite. Et pourtant, l'histoire semble presque cousue de fil blanc, et au début, j'avais plutôt envie de baffer le héros pour son manque de discernement et sa suffisance.
Mais je me suis prise au jeu de l'histoire et j'ai adoré la relation entre Lachlan et Lana sur fond de don paranormal. Lana, qui a le don de voir et parler avec les morts, et un personnage attachant et réaliste et qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds. Et sa façon de reprendre l'éducation de Lachlan en Highlander est très drôle. Car tout est fait en sous-entendus et en flirt.
Quand à l'histoire de Lachlan, au fur et à mesure de l'histoire on fini par se douter de ce qu'il va se passer, mais il n'empêche que j'ai été très prise par son histoire et sa reconstruction. Et c'est également avec plaisir que l'on retrouve les personnages des deux tomes précédents, qui ont aussi leur mot à dire.
Une très belle lecture pour moi.
Mais je me suis prise au jeu de l'histoire et j'ai adoré la relation entre Lachlan et Lana sur fond de don paranormal. Lana, qui a le don de voir et parler avec les morts, et un personnage attachant et réaliste et qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds. Et sa façon de reprendre l'éducation de Lachlan en Highlander est très drôle. Car tout est fait en sous-entendus et en flirt.
Quand à l'histoire de Lachlan, au fur et à mesure de l'histoire on fini par se douter de ce qu'il va se passer, mais il n'empêche que j'ai été très prise par son histoire et sa reconstruction. Et c'est également avec plaisir que l'on retrouve les personnages des deux tomes précédents, qui ont aussi leur mot à dire.
Une très belle lecture pour moi.
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