Series: Highland Lovers, #2
Traits & Tropes: forced proximity; widowed heroine; highlander
Publication Date: 10.01.23
Genre/Setting: Historical; Medieval; Scottish Highlands
Heat Level: 4
Rating: 5 stars
After enduring a terrible arranged marriage, Maisie is happy to be widowed and has vowed that she will never marry again. That resolve is tested, however, when fearsome Scottish warrior Kieran arrives at her inn, the Red Stag. He’s searching for the truth of his past and filled with anger and hurt after recent revelations, yet he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the beautiful innkeeper and decides to make the Red Stag his temporary home while he seeks answers for himself.
Maisie and Kieran both feel drawn to each other and soon find themselves with an undeniable love that makes it impossible to continue on the paths they’d previously intended for themselves.
This was a fun, fast read with characters who showed a surprising amount of growth for such a short book. Kieran began with lots of anger and questions, completely opposite of how he was in the first book. His interactions with Maisie enabled him to put things into perspective, empathize with his family and let go of his anger. Maisie’s time with Kieran showed her that good men do exist, and I liked seeing her learn to trust him and see what a true partnership really is. I adored the emphasis on family in this story, as well as the fact that family is what and who you make it, and I can’t wait to see what Cecelia writes next.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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