Series: The Highland Angels, #1
Traits & Tropes: highlanders; spies
Publication Date: 01.10.20
Genre/Setting: Historical, Scotland
Rating: 5 stars
When a delegation from Clan Fraser visits Queen Elizabeth Bruce, she's fortunate that her trained spies, masquerading as ladies in waiting, are there to protect her from an assassin in their midst. Courtney recognizes the symbol the assassin provides with his dying breath and it brings her back to her old life, being raised among the Red Hand, a group of thieves and murderers. She's used to working alone, or with her two fellow spies, so when the Queen partners her with the gorgeous Ross Fraser, who's also a suspect, Court is less than thrilled.
Ross Fraser served for years as a member of the Queen's guard before being called to help his cousin settle in as new laird of their divided clan. Ross doesn't believe any of his clansmen could be plotting against the Queen and he'll partner with the testy Courtney to help prove their innocence. He just has to put the one night they had together years ago out of his mind and not let his continued attraction to her become too much of a distraction.
Upon meeting the ragtag group who were at one time the only family Court knew, it becomes clear to her that everything she's believed about loyalty and family was skewed and she begins to open up to her growing feelings for Ross, perhaps just in time for them to both be killed on their mission.
This book drew me in from the start and the fast pace kept my attention. Courtney was understandably prickly given her background, but self-aware and vulnerable enough that I don't think she ever came off as shrewish, a fine line that was well-executed. I completely adored Ross as a hero. Not only was he strong and protective, he was also honorable and not afraid to discuss and divulge his feelings. I loved him and he and Court made a great couple. This was a great read from a new-to-me author and I can't wait for more of this new series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Ross Fraser served for years as a member of the Queen's guard before being called to help his cousin settle in as new laird of their divided clan. Ross doesn't believe any of his clansmen could be plotting against the Queen and he'll partner with the testy Courtney to help prove their innocence. He just has to put the one night they had together years ago out of his mind and not let his continued attraction to her become too much of a distraction.
Upon meeting the ragtag group who were at one time the only family Court knew, it becomes clear to her that everything she's believed about loyalty and family was skewed and she begins to open up to her growing feelings for Ross, perhaps just in time for them to both be killed on their mission.
This book drew me in from the start and the fast pace kept my attention. Courtney was understandably prickly given her background, but self-aware and vulnerable enough that I don't think she ever came off as shrewish, a fine line that was well-executed. I completely adored Ross as a hero. Not only was he strong and protective, he was also honorable and not afraid to discuss and divulge his feelings. I loved him and he and Court made a great couple. This was a great read from a new-to-me author and I can't wait for more of this new series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HmoZsAX5E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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