Series: Borderland Rebels, #1
Tropes & Traits: arranged marriage; suspense; reluctant heroine
Genre/Setting: Historical; Scotland, 1341
Publication Date: 6.23.20
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 5 stars!
With his uncle plotting to oust him as clan Chieftain, Ewan Sutherland has great need of an heir. In his search for a wife, he is determined not to repeat the mistakes of his first marriage, but that soon becomes even more difficult when his plans change at the last minute and he finds himself being forced into marriage with a different woman. Though he knew his new wife when they were younger, she is much changed now and he’s unprepared for the passion that ignites between them.
Faye Fletcher has seen the pain love brings and has no intention of or desire to ever marry. But when her estranger grandfather, Chieftain of the Ross Clan, kidnaps her and brings her to the Highlands, she finds she must marry to keep her sisters from the same fate. She’s surprised to find her husband is a genuinely good man and she struggles to keep her heart locked away from him and uses their physical connection to distract him from his attempts to get to know her better.
Just as Faye and Ewan are finding their way to true happiness together, plots and betrayals threaten everything they’re building and the question of their future is dependent on Faye’s ability to open herself up to trusting and risk love in the face of those who would discredit Ewan and undermine their relationship.
I wound up loving this book! This series is off to a great start and Ewan is just about perfect as a hero. I found it refreshing that it was the heroine in this case who was reluctant to open herself up to feelings. Faye’s reluctance was definitely understandable but struck a nice balance and was not drawn out overly long. Her reticence was a lovely showcase for Ewan’s sweetness and patience and these two wound up being a delightful couple. I loved how they worked to save each other and became a true team. I’m not too sure about Kinsey given how she acquitted herself in this one, but I look forward to reading her book, nonetheless.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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