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Highland Heroes #4
The Dreamer
She promised him a year. Now he wants forever.
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Ian Cameron knows he’s cursed when it comes to women. His pregnant wife was murdered at the Glencoe massacre, and he barely survived the agony of her loss. Years later, he allowed himself a fondness for another. It wasn’t love, but when she died, it pained him too. No way in hell is he about to set himself up for a third heartbreaking farewell. The only problem is convincing his kin. The meddlesome MacCoinnichs are trying their best to chain him to a lovely widow with three rowdy sons. They told him some foolishness about how she’d be a light for his darkness, and he could be her safe harbor. Gretna is a fine lass and a dear friend, but he’s not about to tie himself to her and her little hellions.
Independent Gretna Neal has already buried two husbands. She has no interest in burying a third. Besides, her second husband taught her everything she needed to know about the faultiness of arranged marriages. She’ll never trip into that miserable trap again. But if a handfasting for a year will silence the meddlesome matchmakers and shield her sons from more cruel rumors, she’ll do it. She can tolerate anything for a year, and she knows Ian. It’ll be more like sharing a home with an old friend.
A mercenary cursed to spend his life alone. A skilled healer accused of witchery. Both at the mercy of friends and kin who decide what’s best for the unlikely pair and turn out to be right.
The couple dares to embrace their connection; until a ghost from the past and a dangerous grudge threatens a chance at the happiness neither of them had ever hoped for again.
Highland Heroes
Book 1 - The Guardian
Book 2 - The Warrior
Book 3 - The Judge
Book 4 - The Dreamer
Book 5 - The Bard
Book 6 - The Ghost
Book 4 in the Best Selling series Highland Heroes is now available. Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Ian Cameron knows he’s cursed when it comes to women. His pregnant wife was murdered at the Glencoe massacre, and he barely survived the agony of her loss. Years later, he allowed himself a fondness for another. It wasn’t love, but when she died, it pained him too. No way in hell is he about to set himself up for a third heartbreaking farewell. The only problem is convincing his kin. The meddlesome MacCoinnichs are trying their best to chain him to a lovely widow with three rowdy sons. They told him some foolishness about how she’d be a light for his darkness, and he could be her safe harbor. Gretna is a fine lass and a dear friend, but he’s not about to tie himself to her and her little hellions.
Independent Gretna Neal has already buried two husbands. She has no interest in burying a third. Besides, her second husband taught her everything she needed to know about the faultiness of arranged marriages. She’ll never trip into that miserable trap again. But if a handfasting for a year will silence the meddlesome matchmakers and shield her sons from more cruel rumors, she’ll do it. She can tolerate anything for a year, and she knows Ian. It’ll be more like sharing a home with an old friend.
A mercenary cursed to spend his life alone. A skilled healer accused of witchery. Both at the mercy of friends and kin who decide what’s best for the unlikely pair and turn out to be right.
The couple dares to embrace their connection; until a ghost from the past and a dangerous grudge threatens a chance at the happiness neither of them had ever hoped for again.
Highland Heroes
Book 1 - The Guardian
Book 2 - The Warrior
Book 3 - The Judge
Book 4 - The Dreamer
Book 5 - The Bard
Book 6 - The Ghost
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2020
368 people are currently reading
90 people want to read
About the author
Maeve Greyson
65 books651 followersMaeve Greyson is a USA TODAY bestselling author, Amazon Top 100 bestseller, Amazon All Star, multiple RONE Award winner, and a multiple HOLT Medallion Finalist.
Her mantra is this: No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them.
She and her husband of over forty-five years traveled around the world while in the U.S. Air Force. Now they're settled in rural Kentucky where Maeve writes about her courageous heroes and the fearless women who tame them. Sometimes her stories are historical romances, time travel romances, or escapist romantasies, but the one thing they always have in common is a satisfying happily ever after. When she’s not plotting the perfect snare, she can be found herding cats, grandchildren, and her husband—not necessarily in that order.
To learn more about Maeve visit: https://linktr.ee/maevegreyson
Her mantra is this: No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them.
She and her husband of over forty-five years traveled around the world while in the U.S. Air Force. Now they're settled in rural Kentucky where Maeve writes about her courageous heroes and the fearless women who tame them. Sometimes her stories are historical romances, time travel romances, or escapist romantasies, but the one thing they always have in common is a satisfying happily ever after. When she’s not plotting the perfect snare, she can be found herding cats, grandchildren, and her husband—not necessarily in that order.
To learn more about Maeve visit: https://linktr.ee/maevegreyson
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August 14, 2020
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I loved this book, in fact the whole series has been wonderful.
Both Ian and Gretna have Been in a marriage to the love of their lives who they then lost.
Gretna was then in an arranged marriage to her husband brother who was abusive.
Gretna has 3 boys who are awesome characters in the book and are and integral part of their relationship.
The plot is full of twists and turns and keeps you on your toes it moves quickly and is very satisfying.
I need more from this series and look forward to Sutherland’s story next.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
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I loved this book, in fact the whole series has been wonderful.
Both Ian and Gretna have Been in a marriage to the love of their lives who they then lost.
Gretna was then in an arranged marriage to her husband brother who was abusive.
Gretna has 3 boys who are awesome characters in the book and are and integral part of their relationship.
The plot is full of twists and turns and keeps you on your toes it moves quickly and is very satisfying.
I need more from this series and look forward to Sutherland’s story next.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
December 12, 2020
Rating: 3.5/5.0
This is a sweet, beautiful, Scottish historical filled with a secret love between a widow and a mercenary.
Read full review in the 2020 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
This is a sweet, beautiful, Scottish historical filled with a secret love between a widow and a mercenary.
Read full review in the 2020 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
August 18, 2020
The Dreamer, by Maeve Greyson. Maeve Greyson, brings a Highlander romance love story that her readers will find a treat to read. I truly enjoyed how Maeve stayed close to and provided the realism of historical times for people who lived among the Highlanders. I also loved the dialogue in the book too. Reading the Scottish brogue help me to relate more with the characters while understanding the emotion that they were experiencing, during dramatic or whimsical times. Maeve”s writing flowed within the book with simple writing. This simple writing helped to keep her readers attention. I was glad to see that Maeve didn’t go into great details on points that didn’t contribute to the plot of the story. The introduction of a number of characters didn’t interfere with following who the main characters were and who played important parts in the book. Maeve Greyson introduces her readers to a romance story with intense drama, action, suspense, humorous occasions and pleasurable love scenes.
Hold on to your hats ladies, you will find yourself falling for the very handsome Highlander Ian Cameron. Gretna certainly did herself. Ian who has suffered a few tragedies in his time, swore to not fall in love again. Ironically enough, Gretna has pledge the same oath herself. She has suffered one tragedy and a very big mistake that will effect her and Ian until someone pays the ultimate sacrifice. While reading this story, I found that I enjoyed being caught up in the love match that was happening between Ian and Gretna.
Maeve, sharing the past lives of both people had me excited to see the love that blossomed between the two. The story really won me over when Ian vowed not only to protect Gretna, but her three boys as well. I found myself laughing when Gretna’s sons were mischievous when they thought their mother wasn’t watching. These young boys gave their mother a run for her money, but Gretna kept a tight hold on them that always kept them in line. Not only is Ian’s character portrayed as a fearsome warrior Gretna is a fearsome warrior herself.
I liked how her character wasn’t written as a weak character. With her being a mother of three boys, having her as a strong character was a smart way to go. Readers this is a great romance love story to read. I recommend this book. Until next time my fellow readers...read on!
Hold on to your hats ladies, you will find yourself falling for the very handsome Highlander Ian Cameron. Gretna certainly did herself. Ian who has suffered a few tragedies in his time, swore to not fall in love again. Ironically enough, Gretna has pledge the same oath herself. She has suffered one tragedy and a very big mistake that will effect her and Ian until someone pays the ultimate sacrifice. While reading this story, I found that I enjoyed being caught up in the love match that was happening between Ian and Gretna.
Maeve, sharing the past lives of both people had me excited to see the love that blossomed between the two. The story really won me over when Ian vowed not only to protect Gretna, but her three boys as well. I found myself laughing when Gretna’s sons were mischievous when they thought their mother wasn’t watching. These young boys gave their mother a run for her money, but Gretna kept a tight hold on them that always kept them in line. Not only is Ian’s character portrayed as a fearsome warrior Gretna is a fearsome warrior herself.
I liked how her character wasn’t written as a weak character. With her being a mother of three boys, having her as a strong character was a smart way to go. Readers this is a great romance love story to read. I recommend this book. Until next time my fellow readers...read on!
August 31, 2020
After the tragic loss of both the women he’s ever loved or even cared for, Ian Cameron believes himself cursed and has no interest in opening himself up to that pain again. But his family has other ideas, fully intending to see him wed to a lively widow and taking charge of her three rambunctious sons. Though he considers Gretna a dear friend, Ian has no intention of driving into a marriage with her.
Gretna Neal is content with her independence and having survived two husbands already, she has no intention of going through marriage again, especially after the horror of her second husband. But now her meddlesome friends have put her in a tenuous situation and the only way to protect herself and thus her sons from vicious gossip is a year-long handfast with Ian Cameron. But soon her feelings for Ian are more than friendly and he finds himself wondering if happiness might be in store for him after all, but grudge-holding figures from the past will do anything to stand in their way.
I have been looking forward to a happy ending for poor, tragic Ian for some time now and I’m glad to see he finally got it. I felt like he and Gretna were an odd pairing, but with their shared pain of lost love they wound up having a lot in common and making sense together. The flow here was rather odd though. I had expected most of the book to be Ian and Gretna resisting matchmakers, I would’ve been furious at the utter betrayal they perpetrated, even though they had good intentions. Instead, Ian and Gretna wound up together fairly quickly and the rest of the story was almost nonstop action as things continued to go wrong for them. At times there was almost too much going on and the story felt a bit discombobulated. I loved seeing the strong, warrior side of Ian again after his broken emptiness of previous books. Gretna did annoy me a bit with her willful stubbornness and at times poor decision making, and all for the sake of claiming her independence and going against what she was asked to do. Nonetheless, I did enjoy Ian’s hard-won happy ending and I look forward to reading the stories of the other MacCoinnichs.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Gretna Neal is content with her independence and having survived two husbands already, she has no intention of going through marriage again, especially after the horror of her second husband. But now her meddlesome friends have put her in a tenuous situation and the only way to protect herself and thus her sons from vicious gossip is a year-long handfast with Ian Cameron. But soon her feelings for Ian are more than friendly and he finds himself wondering if happiness might be in store for him after all, but grudge-holding figures from the past will do anything to stand in their way.
I have been looking forward to a happy ending for poor, tragic Ian for some time now and I’m glad to see he finally got it. I felt like he and Gretna were an odd pairing, but with their shared pain of lost love they wound up having a lot in common and making sense together. The flow here was rather odd though. I had expected most of the book to be Ian and Gretna resisting matchmakers, I would’ve been furious at the utter betrayal they perpetrated, even though they had good intentions. Instead, Ian and Gretna wound up together fairly quickly and the rest of the story was almost nonstop action as things continued to go wrong for them. At times there was almost too much going on and the story felt a bit discombobulated. I loved seeing the strong, warrior side of Ian again after his broken emptiness of previous books. Gretna did annoy me a bit with her willful stubbornness and at times poor decision making, and all for the sake of claiming her independence and going against what she was asked to do. Nonetheless, I did enjoy Ian’s hard-won happy ending and I look forward to reading the stories of the other MacCoinnichs.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 24, 2020
Ian and Gretna never dreamed their friendly, casual acquaintance would one day become a great, passionate, soul healing kind of love. Life had already taught them the joy and heart breaking pain of love lost. Having both soldiered on, they inwardly vowed never to take matrimonial vows again. Lucky for us and them, their well meaning friends and fate had other plans.
Ian couldn’t have been more swoon worthy the way he swept in, took charge, and manned up even when he wasn’t completely sure about the path he was put on. All he knew was this fearless, selfless, caring, verra bonny lass and her rambunctious brood of boys needed him.
Some may feel they fell for each other rather quickly, but I loved it! This sweetheart of a good guy warrior hero may have scoffed at the idea of the arrangement at first, but he quickly surrendered on the battlefield of love. He was rewarded the ultimate victory and prize when he claimed this boisterous family as his own.
Gretna couldn’t have given more of herself to her clan and boys. Despite being a talented healer, a problem resurfaces from her past that stirs up dissent, death, and danger for everyone. This determined couple though prove nothing will stand in their way of staying together.
Yes, Gretna dearly loved her first deceased husband, as Ian did his briefly wedded wife. I didn’t, however, feel there were ghosts between them. This felt like a whole new chapter, relationship, and beginning for both of them.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: The Dreamer, Series: Highland Heroes (Book 4), Author: Maeve Greyson, Pages: 380, stand-alone but part of a series, non virgin MC, widow heroine with children, good guy warrior hero, some violence, romance safe for me, loved how he loved her.
Book 1 - The Guardian
Book 2 - The Warrior
Book 3 - The Judge
*Book 4 - The Dreamer
Book 5 - The Bard
Book 6 - The Ghost
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
Ian couldn’t have been more swoon worthy the way he swept in, took charge, and manned up even when he wasn’t completely sure about the path he was put on. All he knew was this fearless, selfless, caring, verra bonny lass and her rambunctious brood of boys needed him.
Some may feel they fell for each other rather quickly, but I loved it! This sweetheart of a good guy warrior hero may have scoffed at the idea of the arrangement at first, but he quickly surrendered on the battlefield of love. He was rewarded the ultimate victory and prize when he claimed this boisterous family as his own.
Gretna couldn’t have given more of herself to her clan and boys. Despite being a talented healer, a problem resurfaces from her past that stirs up dissent, death, and danger for everyone. This determined couple though prove nothing will stand in their way of staying together.
Yes, Gretna dearly loved her first deceased husband, as Ian did his briefly wedded wife. I didn’t, however, feel there were ghosts between them. This felt like a whole new chapter, relationship, and beginning for both of them.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: The Dreamer, Series: Highland Heroes (Book 4), Author: Maeve Greyson, Pages: 380, stand-alone but part of a series, non virgin MC, widow heroine with children, good guy warrior hero, some violence, romance safe for me, loved how he loved her.
Book 1 - The Guardian
Book 2 - The Warrior
Book 3 - The Judge
*Book 4 - The Dreamer
Book 5 - The Bard
Book 6 - The Ghost
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
August 25, 2020
The Dreamer by Maeve Greyson is number four in her Highland Heroes series and may be the best one yet. It is an entertaining tale of matchmaking interference in a man's life. Not only marriage, but also marriage to a woman with 3 sons. Ian Cameron wanted no part of it. Gretna Neal wanted no part of it either, but there was no denying that her sons needed the firm hand of a man. She's had two husbands. One had been good, but the second took away all memory of the goodness with the misery he presented. Thank goodness he was dead. But the laird didn't appear to care as he assigned quarters in the castle to Ian, Gretna, and the boys. He ordered a local wise woman to share Gretna's quarters as Ian shared with the boys. There should be no impropriety in the situation, but of course there was. Ian determined that the way to solve the problem of gossip was to handfast-marry for a year and a day and then be able to walk away. It didn't work out as well as he had hoped.
Things got complicated fast for the family. It was a rough and tumble few months as Gretna's supposedly dead husband reappeared and wreaked havoc on the small family. Ian is a brave man, full of lust, honesty, and love. Gretna was the victim, over and over, of prejudice. She was strong and clever, but it almost was not enough. What made this story particularly interesting was the description of witch-hunters and they way accused witches were treated once arrested. Very frightening. It's also a grand story of how changed circumstances can change a child's self-esteem and so his whole life. Greyson weaves a magical, if complicated story, which reaches right into the reader's heart. I LOVED it. I highly recommend The Dreamer.
I was invited to read a free ARC of The Dreamer by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thedreamer
Things got complicated fast for the family. It was a rough and tumble few months as Gretna's supposedly dead husband reappeared and wreaked havoc on the small family. Ian is a brave man, full of lust, honesty, and love. Gretna was the victim, over and over, of prejudice. She was strong and clever, but it almost was not enough. What made this story particularly interesting was the description of witch-hunters and they way accused witches were treated once arrested. Very frightening. It's also a grand story of how changed circumstances can change a child's self-esteem and so his whole life. Greyson weaves a magical, if complicated story, which reaches right into the reader's heart. I LOVED it. I highly recommend The Dreamer.
I was invited to read a free ARC of The Dreamer by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thedreamer
August 24, 2020
Vowing never to marry again, both Ian and Gretna find themselves being maneuvered by their family into marriage. The reasons are good but neither of them wishes to endure any further heartache and pain. Fate steps in when Ian arrives at the MacCoinnich stronghold, forcing him to make a stand for the three young boys who have become the bane of the MacCoinnich clan, and having done so, the trap snaps shut. Ian has the greatest admiration and respect for Gretna but as he becomes entangled in the web of the small family's life, he discovers his heart beating more strongly and he finds new purpose in finding ways to protect them. When the unexpected happens and life at the stronghold runs out of control, both Ian and Gretna turn towards one another to find solutions to their problems. This Highland romance is well written and suspenseful, reflecting life in a troubled era of history when superstition abounded and women, in particular, could be got rid of by labeling them as witches. I was horrified to read the procedures that were followed and my heart broke for all the women across the world who suffered under the inhumane treatment of ignorant and evil men. The novel is a standalone and came to a sweet conclusion, bringing a warm glow to my heart. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
August 25, 2020
Ian Cameron knows he is being set up by the matchmakers and is determined that they won't win. Just because he has to look after the three mischievous sons of the clan healer doesn't mean he will marry her.
Greta Neal doesn't need a man in her busy life. Her sons need all the time she has to give them. She knows the chieftain of the clan pretends there is more work for her to do just so he can provide for her without it looking like charity.
Our hero is a true Highland warrior. He has had more than his share of loss since Glencoe. Our heroine is nothing more than a hard working healer, not a witch despite what some of the clan say.
A very emotional historical Highland romance with lots of fantastic characters. The boys are a very important part of this story. There is a lot of danger from people who use the witch finders for their own revenge.
This is part of a series of stand alone stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
I loved it.
Greta Neal doesn't need a man in her busy life. Her sons need all the time she has to give them. She knows the chieftain of the clan pretends there is more work for her to do just so he can provide for her without it looking like charity.
Our hero is a true Highland warrior. He has had more than his share of loss since Glencoe. Our heroine is nothing more than a hard working healer, not a witch despite what some of the clan say.
A very emotional historical Highland romance with lots of fantastic characters. The boys are a very important part of this story. There is a lot of danger from people who use the witch finders for their own revenge.
This is part of a series of stand alone stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
I loved it.
August 28, 2020
They needed each other, if only they can figure it out!
Have enjoyed this series from the beginning and The Dreamer is another great addition!
This time we have Gretna, a healer and her three young boys who need a strong hand (oh yes they get into mischief!) One good union and then having married again to a swine who mistreated her. No husband for her again!
Ian Cameron has not had much luck either. His first wife and babe murder, a second died and now he was being pushed into marrying Gretna and take on her three boys!
A journey to find happiness is not an easy one. If seems accusations, superstitions, evil men, desire and finally love will when out when the Dream comes true!
Have enjoyed this series from the beginning and The Dreamer is another great addition!
This time we have Gretna, a healer and her three young boys who need a strong hand (oh yes they get into mischief!) One good union and then having married again to a swine who mistreated her. No husband for her again!
Ian Cameron has not had much luck either. His first wife and babe murder, a second died and now he was being pushed into marrying Gretna and take on her three boys!
A journey to find happiness is not an easy one. If seems accusations, superstitions, evil men, desire and finally love will when out when the Dream comes true!
October 3, 2020
I really really enjoyed this book. This was the first book I read in this series, but I definitely didn't need to read the others to appreciate this one as a standalone. Ian and Gretna are both survivors of loss. They have both lost beloved spouses and tried to move on with their lives. They friends and family have finagled a way to force them together as a sort of guerilla matchmaking scheme. And their friends aren't wrong - the two are very well matched both in temperament and life experience (and maybe stubbornness). Ian also seems like pretty much perfect stepfather material for Gretna's three sons.
I will say I thought the book would be about them resisting the matchmaking attempts - but Gretna and Ian are firmly in love and together by the 40% mark - the remainder of the book focuses on the dangers that surround them in highland life at the time. The external threats to them are real and very scary - despite knowing this would have a happy ending - for a while, I really wasn't sure how things were going to work out.
Overall this was a great historical- very true to the time. I loved Ian and thought Gretna was a fabulous heroine. I loved the strength of all the women in this book.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.
I will say I thought the book would be about them resisting the matchmaking attempts - but Gretna and Ian are firmly in love and together by the 40% mark - the remainder of the book focuses on the dangers that surround them in highland life at the time. The external threats to them are real and very scary - despite knowing this would have a happy ending - for a while, I really wasn't sure how things were going to work out.
Overall this was a great historical- very true to the time. I loved Ian and thought Gretna was a fabulous heroine. I loved the strength of all the women in this book.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.
August 27, 2020
4.5 STARS
Once it started picking up speed it never stopped so stay with it. I read book 1 in this series awhile ago, and now book 4. They are stand alone, but as with most series, the character's from previous books, make appearances. I wasn't lost in not reading 2 or 3 and have them on my Amazon wish list when they go on sale.
My heart ached especially for Finn and how he was treated and the reason for his nightmares. Also, it wasn't easy what the h had to endure. I have no idea why her first husband made such a request of her! Didn't he know what his twin was like?
The H doesn't want to marry because he has experienced a great loss too. But, the main women in the clan, have different ideas - thankfully.
At about the 1/3 mark we are in for a surprise - no spoiler's! Wow, that certainly put a big kink in their lives!
There is lovemaking, within marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. Because they felt like a couple, it was filled with passion, not vulgar.
The children added to the story as did many secondary character's. So much suspense, intrigue and twists not to mention all the emotions you will use. I highly recommend this story and author.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. (ljb)
Once it started picking up speed it never stopped so stay with it. I read book 1 in this series awhile ago, and now book 4. They are stand alone, but as with most series, the character's from previous books, make appearances. I wasn't lost in not reading 2 or 3 and have them on my Amazon wish list when they go on sale.
My heart ached especially for Finn and how he was treated and the reason for his nightmares. Also, it wasn't easy what the h had to endure. I have no idea why her first husband made such a request of her! Didn't he know what his twin was like?
The H doesn't want to marry because he has experienced a great loss too. But, the main women in the clan, have different ideas - thankfully.
At about the 1/3 mark we are in for a surprise - no spoiler's! Wow, that certainly put a big kink in their lives!
There is lovemaking, within marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. Because they felt like a couple, it was filled with passion, not vulgar.
The children added to the story as did many secondary character's. So much suspense, intrigue and twists not to mention all the emotions you will use. I highly recommend this story and author.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. (ljb)
September 2, 2020
Ian Cameron has had more than his share of sadness. He refuses to give his heart again for fear he would not be able to withstand another loss. He knows the MacCoinnich matchmakers are trying to getting to get him to accept Gretna Neal under the guise of giving her three unruly sons a man's presence. Both have refused to marry again. Gretna's first husband had her love, her second her hate. Ian and Gretna have known each other for many years so their seemingly quick attraction had a lot of time to develop. Will their newfound happiness be disrupted when a ghost becomes an actual blood and flesh man? Gretna is a talented healer, but unfortunately in that time, they were often accused of witch craft. When the villain incites others to condemn her, will she survive? Ian has been one of my favorite characters from previous books in the series. Such a lonely, forlorn spirit. He deserves happiness, even if it took the whole book for him to find it. As with other Maeve Greyson tales, this one is full of intrigue, danger, action, romance, but also has three of the most adorable, mischievous scamps ever. Her stories never disappoint. I received this eBook from NetGalley for an honest review.
August 16, 2020
I absolutely adored this story! Maeve Greyson has quickly become a "must read" for me because her stories are so well written, full of action, romance and adventure. Highland romances are my very favourite books to read and this author sure knows how to write them.
This is Ian and Gretna's story and although they start off as friends, it soon becomes evident that deeper feelings are involved when they are practically forced to marry. I loved Ian's character and although he's a mercenary by trade, he does have a softer side for those he loves. I also loved Gretna's character, she's such a strong woman and loving mother to her 3 sons who I also adored. Their lives are in danger and Ian will do anything to protect them. Be prepared to not want to put the book down once you start reading it.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This is Ian and Gretna's story and although they start off as friends, it soon becomes evident that deeper feelings are involved when they are practically forced to marry. I loved Ian's character and although he's a mercenary by trade, he does have a softer side for those he loves. I also loved Gretna's character, she's such a strong woman and loving mother to her 3 sons who I also adored. Their lives are in danger and Ian will do anything to protect them. Be prepared to not want to put the book down once you start reading it.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
August 30, 2020
Ian Cameron feels he’s been cursed when it comes to women, his wife and unborn child were murdered so he avoid any attachments to women and his heart. Independent Gretna Neal has already buried two husbands and she has three sons already and she has no need of a third husband, but her friends and family are conniving to bring her and Ian Cameron together. Both have loved and lost their loved one and are unwilling to put their hearts out there to be broken again, Ian knows he couldn’t survive another heartbreak. I love this captivating story of two wounded souls searching for fulfillment, love, respect and trust. I love three boys and how they bring them together as a family faces gossip, a hidden evil returned from the past and plot within the Clan to destroy them. I have voluntarily read and reviewed the excellent book.
August 31, 2020
Ian Cameron is being roped into a handfasting with Gretna Neal. Ian is a mercenary and is never in one place long enough. His past has shaped him. Gretna is a healer, a mom of 3 small boys and a friend to the ladies of the keep. She was married to the love of her life and then was married to his twin. She is not looking to handfast again. Things are getting crazy. Her second husband has shown up after being gone for 6 years. The clan keeps having small attacks. Ian has a feeling what is going on. He has sworn to protect Gretna and the boys against all enemies. If that means leaving Scotland, then so be it. But family has other ideas. Love this book!
August 26, 2020
I’m really enjoying this highland historical series. In this book two people that have lost their first loves are pushed together by meddlesome friends. There’s love, danger, witch hunts and three hilarious boys.
Ian and Gretna are pushed into marriage - with the idea that Gretna needs help with her three sons. The two quickly grow close. I appreciate how mature they both were.
There are threats against their clan and threats against Gretna. The story had a great flow and all the danger was great. I can’t wait to read the next book too!
Ian and Gretna are pushed into marriage - with the idea that Gretna needs help with her three sons. The two quickly grow close. I appreciate how mature they both were.
There are threats against their clan and threats against Gretna. The story had a great flow and all the danger was great. I can’t wait to read the next book too!
August 23, 2020
I was thrilled to be able to read Gretna's and Ian's book. I have wanted a happy ever after for each of them since their introduction in previous books. This book well written and the characters, all of them, are wonderful. Gretna warmed Ian's heart and he cured her loneliness. This has been a great series and I look forward to the next book.
Thank you Maeve Greyon and Dragonblade Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book before it is released. This did not affect my review.
Thank you Maeve Greyon and Dragonblade Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book before it is released. This did not affect my review.
August 26, 2020
Exciting
The fourth book in Maeve Greysons Highland Hero series is by far one of my favorites. The hero, Ian has plans and ambitions. He will only be staying with the clan for a short time, but life has a way of changing things. Ian steps up to help a widow, Gretna with her sons. Handfasted fir a year seems like to much in the beginning and then suddenly, not nearly enough. Great book
The fourth book in Maeve Greysons Highland Hero series is by far one of my favorites. The hero, Ian has plans and ambitions. He will only be staying with the clan for a short time, but life has a way of changing things. Ian steps up to help a widow, Gretna with her sons. Handfasted fir a year seems like to much in the beginning and then suddenly, not nearly enough. Great book
October 23, 2020
Ian is being set up for marriage to the twice wed Gretna. Her first husband was the love of her life.. After he died, she marries his twin, who is a lazy cruel dolt. Lots of undercurrent goings on- happy ending
September 30, 2020
fantastic
a absolutely brilliant fantastic series . I can't wait to read the other 2 books . thanks again maeve .
a absolutely brilliant fantastic series . I can't wait to read the other 2 books . thanks again maeve .
September 15, 2020
The Dreamer
I absolutely love this series of close family and love. I am looking forward to the next two books of this family saga.
I absolutely love this series of close family and love. I am looking forward to the next two books of this family saga.
September 6, 2020
Outstanding
I enjoyed reading this book.The characters were well developed,strong and compelling.The writing flowed easily and effortless and the lovemaking was scorching hot and passionate. The setting for this book was amazing and easily pulled the reader into the story. Overall an outstanding book and you will not be disappointed by selecting this book.
I enjoyed reading this book.The characters were well developed,strong and compelling.The writing flowed easily and effortless and the lovemaking was scorching hot and passionate. The setting for this book was amazing and easily pulled the reader into the story. Overall an outstanding book and you will not be disappointed by selecting this book.
September 10, 2020
Good Read
This book was written exceptionally well as are most of this author's books. This book is a continuation of several characters from previous books but is a standalone read. I enjoyed it but the romance feature was a little too soon into the book.
This book was written exceptionally well as are most of this author's books. This book is a continuation of several characters from previous books but is a standalone read. I enjoyed it but the romance feature was a little too soon into the book.
September 11, 2020
Ian Love
This was a great story about Ian and Gretna finding love with all they have been through in the past. Their family and friends felt that these two deserve a chance of happiness and what an adventure they had, through good and bad.
This was a great story about Ian and Gretna finding love with all they have been through in the past. Their family and friends felt that these two deserve a chance of happiness and what an adventure they had, through good and bad.
February 4, 2022
Ian was the one I forgot about who mourned his first wife so bad he found a women in a brothel and literally stayed with her until she also died!
Whew so if any man deserves a HEA it is him! Gretna has buried 2 husbands lonely and busy with 3 boys well she is quite fine.
But they are drawn to each other especially after their meddling family gets involved.
There are people who are not happy especially with Gretna good fortune. Ian is a fine specimen of a man as all the Camerons are. Love the chemistry and the shenanigans of the boys! You won’t put this one down! Get ready to laugh and cry on the way to their much deserved HEA!
Whew so if any man deserves a HEA it is him! Gretna has buried 2 husbands lonely and busy with 3 boys well she is quite fine.
But they are drawn to each other especially after their meddling family gets involved.
There are people who are not happy especially with Gretna good fortune. Ian is a fine specimen of a man as all the Camerons are. Love the chemistry and the shenanigans of the boys! You won’t put this one down! Get ready to laugh and cry on the way to their much deserved HEA!
May 21, 2024
The Highland Heroes series started off very promising. Good story, just enough romance and intrigue. I'm now on the fifth book in the series and the storylines are becoming predictable. There's also more sex. I think sometimes a writer will add more sex scenes to Increase the page count. I find myself paging through those to get back to the story. But the characters are lovable, and I love a series that follows through a family line. Note, It is very important to read the prequel to the series where all the main characters are introduced and to know the history that is referenced in later books.
December 29, 2021
Meddling matchmakers.
For the love of Ian. What a great character. I would’ve followed h8ma anywhere. An and Greta fall prey to their matchmaking relatives and friends. Alexander the clan chief mandates Ian to be guardian for Gretnas 3 sons and requires they all live on the second floor of the keep. A handfasting soon follows to prevent rumors and hits to Gretnas reputation. Gretnas past raises its ugly head and cause some problems early on and for the rest of the story. Ian is the kind of hero every woman wishes for and makes the story quite entertaining.
For the love of Ian. What a great character. I would’ve followed h8ma anywhere. An and Greta fall prey to their matchmaking relatives and friends. Alexander the clan chief mandates Ian to be guardian for Gretnas 3 sons and requires they all live on the second floor of the keep. A handfasting soon follows to prevent rumors and hits to Gretnas reputation. Gretnas past raises its ugly head and cause some problems early on and for the rest of the story. Ian is the kind of hero every woman wishes for and makes the story quite entertaining.
December 1, 2020
A Page turner story
This story is set in the latter part of the seventeenth century. Ever since the TV series The Outlander I have been fascinated reading about the Scottish Highlanders. The story was a lovely romance that had drama, adventure and even some parts that made me laugh out loud. It also had a tragic episode of the heroin being accused of witchcraft and the people of the village turning against her after she had spent so much time with them as a healer.
This story is set in the latter part of the seventeenth century. Ever since the TV series The Outlander I have been fascinated reading about the Scottish Highlanders. The story was a lovely romance that had drama, adventure and even some parts that made me laugh out loud. It also had a tragic episode of the heroin being accused of witchcraft and the people of the village turning against her after she had spent so much time with them as a healer.
December 6, 2020
The Dreamer
I can't say that Ian was a dreamer, just a man with very bad luck where e men were concerned. Losing his wife and unborn child at the battle of Glencoe and latter losing the whore that looked like his wife had turned him off marriage forever he thought. But when his Chieftain ordered him to take on the clan healer and her three mischievous boys he had to answer yes.
I can't say that Ian was a dreamer, just a man with very bad luck where e men were concerned. Losing his wife and unborn child at the battle of Glencoe and latter losing the whore that looked like his wife had turned him off marriage forever he thought. But when his Chieftain ordered him to take on the clan healer and her three mischievous boys he had to answer yes.
May 21, 2021
Both Ian Cameron and Greta Neal are happy single and getting on with their lives. Ian has suffered through the killing of his wife and child at Glencoe and the death of his sweetheart later, Greta has lost her loving husband, and has been widowed for the second time, of her abusive second husband.
When their Laird appoints Ian guardian to Greta’s three boys and assigns them quarters in the keep, both Greta and Ian are against a match, but when Greta is targeted as a witch, Ian is determined to keep her safe, and they both decide that they don’t have time to prevaricate and they give into their attraction pretty quickly.
They are then swept up into a very twisty plot which takes them some time to solve. This was a really enjoyable story with a couple of likeable leads, and except from some TSTL behaviour from Greta, which felt out of character to me, used as a plot device to create some peril, this was a very enjoyable read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and all opinions are my own
When their Laird appoints Ian guardian to Greta’s three boys and assigns them quarters in the keep, both Greta and Ian are against a match, but when Greta is targeted as a witch, Ian is determined to keep her safe, and they both decide that they don’t have time to prevaricate and they give into their attraction pretty quickly.
They are then swept up into a very twisty plot which takes them some time to solve. This was a really enjoyable story with a couple of likeable leads, and except from some TSTL behaviour from Greta, which felt out of character to me, used as a plot device to create some peril, this was a very enjoyable read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and all opinions are my own
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