Heather McCollum

Waging war with a highlander never felt so good in this second installment of the Sons of Sinclair historical romance series.

Highland Warrior

Lover of Romance 

I just realized I hadn't reviewed this book and as I received this ARC in exchange for a review I definitely am trying to get caught up on my reviews. I will say that this definitely wasn't my favorite book in any way from this author. Now it had a decent plot in many aspects and I actually found the writing (which I have always found with this author) to be quite engaging and a story I didn't want to put it down.....except for the heroine. She definitely wasn't my cup of tea and came on really too strong in her personality in regards to how she treats the hero. Now I have read plenty of books where the heroine takes against or revenge against the hero. BUT, I think what is key in this circumstance is that she was very antagonistic, contrary and not thinking of the harm she was doing to someone else. Our hero is NOT a bad guy in any circumstance, one that has honor and good intentions and she treats him like he isn't worth polishing her boot and that treatment rubbed me the wrong way and to be honest kept me from fully enjoying this story as I wished to. Because I did enjoy many other aspects of the story and just couldn't get in line with this scenario. 

While this book just didn't work for me, if you are a pro feminist who likes the hero being treated in such a manner, than you will probably enjoy how it develops. But this is not attractive to me in a romance and really bothered me on a fundamental level. I definitely plan on reading more of this author though, since I do enjoy her work, I just couldn't quite get on board with this story.

Alexis

First Scotland Highlander book I have read I am now hooked to the new genre of romance. I love how the heroine is a badass chief and the hero bowed to her feet. Amazing!! If ya like a good historical romance recommend this one!

Joshua Sinclair was once the fiercest and most notorious warrior of the mighty Sinclair clan of Northern Scotland. But now there’s nothing and no one that can make him take up arms again. Except a beautiful woman, it seems. When Kára Flett, daughter of a fallen Norse chief, finds herself unexpectedly sheltering the strongest, most brutal warrior in the land, she throws together a risky and outrageous plan to bring him to her side. Threats of violence bounce right off him. Offers of gold seem to entice him even less. Desperate enough to use the pleas of the village children to sway him, she’s shocked when he’s completely unmoved. There’s only one tactic left for her: seduction. Her hasty proposition falls completely by the wayside, though, as she and the Highlander come together in a carnal inferno. But bringing him into her life also brings his enemies to her clan’s doorstep—the very clan Kára is trying to protect. And as their feelings deepen, Joshua will have to decide between duty and love once and for all.

danielle bush

I didn't think I could love this book as much as the first one.. Joshua was not my favorite person at the end of the last book.. and boy was I wrong. Heather McCollum did an amazing job of turning in to a person we could all root for.

Joshua has changed alot in this book, after a battle that left him feeling hollow he has decided that fighting isn't the only option. 
Joshua has recently been training Lord Roberts men on the best way to defend themselves if they are attacked.. and now hes tired of them.. all he wants to do is go home and see his family.

When he stops for the night he meets Kara, who is a strong independant woman, and the leader of her people. She recognizes who Joshua is right away and starts doing her best to convince him to lead her people againt Robert and his horrible sons. 

Joshua and Kara have immediate chemistry, and when he finds out the truth about what has been happening to Karas people he decideds that he will help them stay alive.. Kara will do anything in her power to protect her family and people, and her hope is that Joshua will just lead an army against Roberts. However Joshua knows that no matter how well he trains Karas men, that alot of people will die.. Good people on both sides. All he wants to do talk Kara and her people into coming home with him to Scotland where they can be free, have plenty of food, and be protected by the Sinclair clan. 
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This book has alot of really great steamy moments, and alot of action. and some really great fight scenes. it was just really wonderfully written.. There werent any moments that I wanted to skim or skip over.. I needed to read every single word, and not miss anything that was happening.. 
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I absolutely cant wait for Gideons book next and see the woman that he will fall in love with.. 
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Kelly Casey

Considering this was the last book in the series and it was only 8 chapters there was no way I was going to be satisfied enough with the ending. The shortness of this one severely impacted the story. Honestly I enjoyed it, but there were issues caused by how short the story is. In her other books she is able to make the quickness of the story work well, but with this one it just needed more. In a normal book the ending itself could have been 8 chapters. Overall, I liked it but it could have been so much better if the length was doubled.

Jess Ostrander

I knew I'd like this book because I am always here for Highland warriors and romance! This was an easy read and kept me engaged. I liked the setting and the historical context. But the characters and love story is of course the best part. Joshua and Kara's story is a little bit of insta-love (well more insta-lust!) but I didn't mind that. They had a lot going on but talked things out and really cared about each other. I definitely cared about them and wanted everything to work out! Kara is definitely stubborn, and I took a little bit to warm up to her. I loved Joshua from the start. 
Overall, this is a solid historical romance with an engaging plot and great characters! I'm definitely excited to read more from this author!

Highland Warrior

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