Series: Highland Brides, #5
Traits & Tropes: heroine is ill, hero cares for her; suspense; highlanders
Genre/Setting: Historical; Medieval; Scottish Highlands
Publication Date: 01.30.18
Heat Level: 3/5
Rating: 5/5
Narration Rating: 4/5
Concerned when her friend doesn’t respond to her letters, Saidh Buchanan MacDonnell sends her brothers to Drummond to ensure Edith’s wellbeing. After a weeks-long illness, Edith is surprised when she wakes to find Drummond Castle filled with unknown Highlanders. She’s even more shocked to learn her illness was actually caused by repeated poisoning. Niels Buchanan glues himself to her side as they work to find the poisoner and soon Edith realizes her heart is in danger from Niels and his charm.
Niels has never been more attracted to a woman and can’t bear the thought of such a courageous and beautiful lass being sent to a convent. He decides to marry Edith himself before her brother’s new wife has her sent away. Wooing Edith is easy enough but keeping her safe from whoever is systematically killing off her family members will be his greatest challenge yet.
This was such a cute story. It was amusing and funny in parts, but also sweet, sensual, and suspenseful. Niels and Edith were adorable because it was obvious to everyone that they loved each other but took them much longer to realize it themselves. I also loved how they worked together against Edith’s enemies and they each settled right into their roles at the other’s side. As always, I adored the dynamic between the Buchanan brothers and their steadfast loyalty to each other. The suspense here was well done, with a very creepy edge to it that added to the story as well. This was another classic, enjoyable highlander story and I’m on to Aulay’s story now.
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