Series: Highland Brides, #2
Traits & Tropes: road trip; widower; danger; forced marriage
Genre/Setting: Historical: Medieval, Scottish Highlands
Publication Date: 06.24.14
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 4/5
Narration Rating: 4/5
As the son of a Highland laird, Campbell Sinclair knows how to handle himself in battle, so when he sees a young boy being beaten by thieves, he steps in to help. Unfortunately, Cam is stabbed in the process and since the boy, Jo so competently nursed him back to health, Cam offers to escort him to his destination. But the tone of their journey changes considerably when Cam learns that Jo is short for Joan and his companion is actually a lovely young woman.
Joan is fulfilling a deathbed promise to her late mother by delivering a scroll to Lady MacKay and disguised herself as a boy to make the travel slightly less dangerous. She’s glad to have Cam’s protection until he makes it more than clear that he’s seen through her disguise. Passion arises quickly between them, leading to a forced wedding that may be exactly what they both need.
This was a charming story in typical Sands style. Campbell and Joan had a physical relationship that turned into more and was almost derailed by miscommunication, but I really liked them together. The villain here was a bit obvious, but I liked how the danger element brought out Cam’s protectiveness of Joan. My only complaint is that after the villain is identified nothing really happened and, unless I missed something, we’re not notified of any punishment. That left this feeling a bit unfinished to me, but otherwise this was a satisfying read with likable characters and I’m continuing the series.
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