Tamed by the Highlander

Kilts & Kisses #1

by Madison Faye

The first rule when you’re arranged to marry a gorgeous, dominant Highland lord?
Don’t, under any circumstances, no matter how sinfully tempting he is, fall in love.
...Oops.


If I had it my way, I’d never get married. But then, it’s not up to me at all.
Because the gruff, muscled, gorgeous and powerful Highlander Lord Hamish Ballentyne has decided to claim me as his bride.

I’m determined to resist him. He may be beautiful, and dangerously brooding, and carrying around the shadows of the wars he’s fought in. But I will not be some lord’s property, and I refuse to be “his”.

Except one look into those dark, piercing eyes? One forbidden, pulse-quickening, toe-curling touch from his rough, strong hands? I can refuse to belong to him all I want, but the thing is...

…I might already be his.

He speaks to me like no man ever has. He touches me in ways I’ve only dreamed feverishly of. And he promises to take what can only be taken once.

And God help me, I’m ready to give it to him.


All the trope clichés. Lots of plaid. Wildly historically inaccurate. More alpha than you can shake a thistle at. Warning: not responsible for lost or ripped bodices. Reader beware.

As with all my books, this one is safe, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed.

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical, Romance, Smut, Novella, Historical Fiction, Erotica

Unknown Binding

About the author

#1 bestselling contemporary romance author Madison Faye is the dirty alter ego of the very wholesome, very normal suburban housewife behind the stories. While she might be a wife, mom, and PTA organizer on the outside, there’s nothing but hot, steamy, and raunchy fantasies brewing right beneath the surface!

Tired of keeping them hidden inside or only having them come out in the bedroom, they’re all here in the form of some wickedly hot stories. Single-minded alpha hero, sinfully taboo relationships, and wildly over-the-top scenarios. If you love it extra dirty, extra hot, and extra naughty, this is the place for you! (Just don’t tell the other PTA members you saw her here…)

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Reviews

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 'Little Queen' stars

This book delivers exactly what it promises. Cliché story, alpha hero, lots of sex, and historical inaccuracy. So because of that warning, my inner history geek can't rant about all the outrageous mistakes. However, I'm just gonna add that I'm actually impressed by this author. I believe it's not easy to squeeze 400 years into one book LOL

Overall, this is a light, funny, sexy story, perfect for the time when you want to send your brain on a stroll down the beach.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You...you're a bastard," she hisses.
I lean in close, one hand sliding around her waist and pulling her tight to me as my lips find her ear, her moans teasing through mine.
"Bastard?" I make a tsking sound. "No, little queen. It's pronounced husband." --Una & Hamish

This was a steamy and surprisingly engaging story. The hero is an alpha Scottish warrior who just returned from war and is looking for a wife to warm his bed and engage his mind. Una is a quiet yet fiery heroine who loves books and is forced into an arranged marriage with Hamish. There is the typical mean girl who tries to get between the two lovers followed by an invasion that threatens to end their wedded bliss. Also lots of moaning and thrusting, but you should know that when reading any of Madison's novels. Ultimately, I did enjoy this story and am interested in continuing this series to read the love stories of Una and Hamish's friends. 4/5 stars

Note: As stated in the summary, this novel was not historically accurate. There were also a fair amount of spelling/grammar mistakes, but not enough to completely distract from the story.

[Corandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tamed by the Highlander es el primero de la serie Kilts & Kisses de la autora Madison Faye, y tiene como protagonistas a Una y a Hamish.

La historia empieza cuando Una junto a sus amigas se dirigen a la propiedad de Hamish para la boda. Nuestra protagonista nunca ha visto a Hamish en cambio él sí la conoce, desde el primer momento en que la vio decidió que sería su esposa.

Una historia super hot, muy ligera, demasiado para mi gusto, con ningún tipo de drama.
Muy poca acción, de verdad que tenía más expectativas en cuanto a este libro.

Seguiré con las historias de las amigas a ver qué tal.

[*CJ* · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Tamed By The Highlander" is the story of Una and Hamish.

This short erotica has two things I love- historical romance and smut by Madison Faye!

Is it historically accurate? No. Is the book fabulously sexy? Hell yeah!

A tale of arranged marriage between the 19 year old princess Una and the 29 year old Highland warrior Hamish, this one has a pre marital masturbation fest, loads of post marital copulation, dirty talk, kilt peen action, super kinky sex, some drama and HEA! I loved that the h was a bibliophile, and on her wedding knight out H gifted her a sex novel..LMAO!

Loads of lovemaking, obsession and breeding talk in this one. Loved it!

Can't wait to read about rest of the friends!

Safe
4.25/5

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s Under that Kilt?...

Holy hot tartan plaid… Madison Faye has taken to the highlands with plenty of bodice ripping action in “Tamed by the Highlander”! Professionally written and (as always) extremely fast paced this smutty little insta-love/lust tale will leave you breathless and asking one simple question… What is under that kilt!? 😉

With an impending arranged marriage, the virginal heroine and her entourage of close friends, travel to the unknown bridegrooms highland fortress where sparks immediately fly even before the nuptials take place. Lord Hamish Ballantyne is blessed with rugged good-looks, physically well-endowed (oh my, what’s hiding under that kilt!), and intent on properly (or inappropriately… yes, please!) claiming his untainted intended. Although innocent, Una is certainly no shrinking violet and holds her own with the possessive, demanding and dominant dirty talking laird.

Together with a fun, witty narrative the plot includes a bit of action, intrigue and suspense. Throw in a Viking raid, cue naughty mischief from secondary characters and let the good times roll! “Tamed by the Highlander” is a standalone novella, including dual POV with no cheating and a sweet HEA.

So, if you really what to know what’s under that kilt… champion a Scottish brogue, grab a set of bagpipes, pray for a kilt hoisting gale and one-click “Tamed by the Highlander” (seriously ladies... no peeking under that kilt!)!

Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 and over only due to explicit sexual content!

Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, misplaced commas, to many of these thingy’s (…) and illegal use of overly descriptive language.


RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 Smutty Stars!
WRITING STYLE: 5 Professional Stars!
PLOT: 5 Highland Stars!
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 Holy Hot Tartan Plaid Stars!
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 Enjoyable (I suspect a new Series) Stars!


*** I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review***

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This was a fast pace very quick steamy read and i believe a first for me in historical romance so I'm going in blind in that..

This story felt somewhat slightly simillar to Madison's royally series books, best friends and the older growly rough kings or dukes.. this is more has a scottish, kilt wearing, viking vibe to it and i enjoyed it so far very different just some simillars... it does have a set of best friends each going to have their romance and their kings or highlanders.. or vikings.. maybe thats why I'm giving it a 3.5.. maybe if the girls weren't best friends??

Una she was Sassy abit shy and stood her ground when she was being married off to unknown man she knows nothing of. All she knows is he's big and some say scary and knows how to fight all Una wants is to read and enjoy life hopefully her new husband lets her, Hamish... lord this man when he sees something he wants he goes after it he didn't care for anything until he saw Una at a festival didn't care for a crown, money, lands he just wanted her and he got her.. their first meeting was very hawt and steamy in the baths even when Una pushed him away.. what i love about Hamish he loves his wife knowledge of reading and learning so he gifts her that on their honeymoon.. and let me say that scene was hawt.. even when danger comes knocking.

As for the rest of the series and couples i cant wait i wanna read what happened to her friends at the wedding party and fight with the Vikings.. it seems one might have captured a Vikings heart...

Low angst, no om drama ow drama was a second some chick lying about her laying with Hamish wasnt true, drama, background charas,  steamy sex, nothing on his past didnt seem like a manwhore & a virgin gal


Reccomend- yes/maybe
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Instalove/lust
Masturbation
Push/pull from h
Hea
Epilogue

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scottish!

I loved this! Great bit of history with the usual sexy times! Can’t wait for the next one! Una and Hamish have fire and romance between them.

[Jos · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 solid stars

Short n very sexy as always but and I can’t believe I am saying this lol but for me too much sex. Cute couple so wished I could have gotten more relationship time:)

[hea booktubes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, smutty, highlanders.

[Kelly ~Booktrovert~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tamed by the Highlander is the first book in the Kilts & Kisses series.

This is an OTT, insta-love story with an alpha Highlander and a feisty heroine.

4 big stars!

Would I read again? Yes

[Brianna at Renee Entress's Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!

Madison Faye has a brand new series out y'all called Kilts and Kisses, and if you were unsure about your love for Highlanders like me then this little novella will clear that right up for you and have you swooning on your feet.

Sexy. Sweet. Swoony. Fun. Hot. Intriguing. Over the top and insta-love in the best kinds of ways. Tamed by the Highlander was so so good, classic Madison Faye with a twist and spin on the arranged marriage trope to keep you on your toes.

You can't go wrong with one of these books. Safe, easy, and so worth the journey in all the ways.

I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5

It is rare I read historical romance or any type of book like this but it got recommended to me on Instagram so I wanted to try it.

It was really good and I loved it at the beginning where you read about how the Heroine is being forced into an arranged marriage ( as you did back then) to a Highlander Lord and how she was to smart or not wifey enough as how many other women were back then. She was a huge bookworm that could many langued and back then that wasn't a positive thing.

The lord was a manly man but I liked him from the start. He was super hot and the things that came out of his mouth sometimes made me end up sitting and fan myself. He was a huge alpha and a protector and i just loved how he was with the Heroine.

The reason this book only gets 3,5 stars is because, 40% of this book is sex scenes or something to do with it. After they got married the book lost way too much and it almost only became about sex. It was a little too much for me.

But I loved the story and the characters I just wished she had cut it down a little or put something else in, in between all the sex.

So, all in all, are you looking for an easy read with a lot of steamy scenes in it that will make you blush, some action and a good beginning to a light series this is your book

[April Symes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamed by the Highlander by Madison Faye is book 1 in the Kilts & Kisses Series. This is Una and Hamish's story. This is a historical romance insta-love romance read that is steamy, intense and full of fun to read. The plot is full of depth and the characters have that chemistry and connection needed to keep the readers engaged from start to finish. Love the sassy, innocent and feisty heroine who matches wits against her stranger "bridegroom " hero who is very OTT alpha. Their novella kept me engaged and wishing the story never ended. I can't wait to read the next books in this new series.


My Rating: 4.7 stars ******

[Danielle Marx · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short sexy read with a growling alpha Highlander. Take it for what it is, don't think to much and just enjoy the smut.

[Elysian Fields · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Highlander alpha and a feisty lady, this book is everything a reader wants in an insta love, over the top, highlander story. The characters were a joy to read, the plot was pure fun and the couples scenes were H.O.T. The push and pull was to “die” for, while to dialogue drew me in.

If your looking for a historical romance with depth and an involved story line, this might no be for you; but if your looking for passion, heat, and being swept off your feet then it IS your book. This author knows passion and how to make her readers swoon. I received an ARC and I am leaving an honest review.

[One chapter more · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love me some highland stories. So what that it was not historically correct, so what it was so similar to the fairy tales re-tellings series, so what... it was still a joyful and entertaining read. Hot. Sweaty. Sexy.

Maybe I shouldn't have read it during my lunchtime at work though... but still another good one Madison!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re looking for an over the top, steamy, instalove, with a little bit of plot and danger, look no further. Madison Faye delivers that in spades! And of course, HEA guaranteed!

Tropes: Scottish, Alpha Hero, Instalove, Sassy Heroine

[Yesmina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two major flaws in this book:
-Poor modern writing with many grammatical and editing mistakes
-Excessive smut with no motive whatsoever

So sad that this book checked the box of "Medieval/ highlander romance" I wanted something better -_-

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[Smiley · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Very short quick read

[Nova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well let me start with this is a kindle melting smut fest of the best order and I am already loving this new series.

Una is travelling to Dungow with her friends each of them promised in marriage to Lords. Una will be the first of them to get married. She isn’t sure what to expect of Hamish Ballantyne, she has heard from her mother that he is very handsome and although she is nervous she is feeling excitement at her impending marriage to such a formidable man. But he is about to learn his wife to be is no shrinking violet and she very much lives up to the colour of her hair.

Hamish Ballantyne is a rough and handsome Lord who has returned from the crusades, but when he is visiting with his friend he catches sight of Una and knows she was born to be his. He needs to lay his claim as soon as possible and sets about making her his. It’s the night of the nuptials and he knows he will have to convince his wife of his love for her and that he will never want anyone but her. But there is danger coming for them and he will do whatever it takes to protect his castle and his wife.

This is a fun read with a highly possessive alpha male and a virgin heroine, I can say this little story has it all danger, intrigue and true love cannot wait to read the rest of their stories. Highly recommended but be warned seriously hot material.

[•♥•♥•Toni the Book Addict•♥•♥•™ · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow... I can not for the life of me understand how this book got such a high rating. It desperately needs a good edit. There are typos everywhere, run on and repetitive sentences throughout the book and wording that makes me wonder if the author understands what she is writing.

I understand that this is just an erotic read, but there needs to be something that is going to keep me interested in the book and not just skip to the sex scenes. There is absolutely no historical accuracy and no depth to the characters.

Going to skip the rest of the series saved to my kindle. Thank God this was an unlimited book and I didn't have to actually pay for it.

BTW, the hero like to wear a "shawl" and he "sweeps" from the room when he leaves.

[LORRIE · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was amazingly hot and sexy and romantic

[Kayread · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series was fast instant love which is fine for me at times. I found each book to be similar with just different characters. I was looking for short reads in between my longer books so these fit the bill.

[Celestial · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Chloe Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

He growled.. he growled.. he growled and then he did a bit more growling....🙈

[PLP · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great plat which went nowhere

I was so disappointed in this book. It had so much potential with a very alpha, battle scarred hero and a very fiery heroine.

The author laid the groundwork for a very good book and then it was all about sex. I certainly don't mind sex in my books but that is practically all there is to this one.

The heroine melted in the hero's arms for no other reason than he got naked and all caveman on her.

There was some excitement with a Viking invasion but the author took care of that in about a chapter and a half.

I'm not going to read the rest of the series because it is most likely all about sex also.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamed by the Highlander is the first book in the Kilts and Kisses series. Una is on her way to an arranged marriage and while she lives in her books, she knows this marriage won’t have the love she yearns for. Hamish has other plans, though, and intends to love his wife with passion and all his soul, and demands nothing less from Una. But will another suitor and a dangerous foe drive wedges into their new bliss?

I’m not going to fib, when I heard that Ms. Faye was doing a historical romance, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Una and Hamish’s romance was fun and just as naughty as any of her contemporary books! I immediately loved the feel of the beginning of the book with Una and her three friends because it reminded me a lot of her Royally Screwed and Possessing Beauty series, which are my two favorites. I thought it was really special that Hamish paid attention to what his new bride was interested in and gave her a gift that they both could enjoy! I loved the little flashes of historical references! I loved the passion, romance, and connection between Una and Hamish! And I am definitely looking forward to future books in this series - this is going to be a very exciting April!

[Zainab M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review of Tamed By The Highlander by @madisonfayeromance. It is the first book is Kilts Kisses Series featuring Una and Hamish's strange historical love story.

5 Explosive Taming Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Madison has a filthy and the dirtiest vocabulary known anywhere. The dialogues in this book are so swooning, I was sold right from the Prologue. A hot and sexy, fast paced romantic novel with a growly alpha hero and a sassy heroine, this book starts and concludes wonderfully. It won't bore you even a bit. Dirty talks, scorching kisses, heated makeout sessions and Bam!! It's got perfect amount of everything we live for.


The plot is good enough to draw us in and their chemistry, super explosive.

Una and Hamish grows effectively on our hearts. Hamish, being smitten with his bride in the first glance while Una is being tamed in a beastly way by this alpha, possessive groom of hers❤️

[Kathy Wideman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new series by Madison. I love her Men of Blackthorn Mountain series. I was eager to read this new series. I wasn’t disappointed. This book is steamy and so great. Una is going to marry a man she has never met. However, he isn’t anything like she thought he would be. Hamish knew the moment he saw Una that she was the woman for him and that she would be his. The is an insta-love book. I absolutely loved it. Una and her friends are great characters as well as Hamish and his comrades. I can’t wait to read the other books in this series. I highly recommend this book.

[Donna Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank God there are going to be more!

Because this one hooked me. It's a short story or it just seems that way it was so good. It's what I look for in a Madison Faye book!