Terri Brisbin

SHE IS SIN PERSONIFIED… Cursed by past tragedies, notorious Highlander Laird Athdar MacCallum has devoted himself to leading his people—and has vowed never to marry again. Until he is utterly disarmed by the innocent beauty in the eyes of Isobel Ruriksdottir… Isobel is drawn to the vulnerability she senses behind the fearsome facade of the clan chief. But with his formidable reputation, he is strictly forbidden. Being together can only lead them into danger, yet the temptation to risk all for their perilous passion is impossible to ignore.

The Highlander's Dangerous Temptation

Angela Guilherme

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I had previously read a short story from this author that I really liked so, when I saw this book on NetGalley, I couldn't resist requesting it. On top of that, a story with Highlanders? How could I resist?

Even though it is the seventh book of the series, it can be read alone, since the story is basically about the protagonist couple: Athdar and Isobel. Unfortunately I didn't like it as much as I thought I would... I felt something was missing on the romance, although I can't quite pinpoint what. It all felt a little forced, Athdar's sister's excuse to go with Isobel to his castle, the way Isobel stays behind when it's time to return home, the way they end up together but, most of all, that no one ever commented with Athdar a certain episode from his past and his recent behaviour. I mean, I understand he was the lord of the castle but he did have friends and a sister and no one talks to no one, nobody tries to find a way to intervene?

The mystery and the identity of who's behind Athdar's misfortunes is plainly obvious, but that's not what bothered me the most. I felt the story had potencial for so much more if it had been developed in another way, but since I like the author's writting and I still have the aforementioned short story very present in my mind, I'll read more of her works if the opportunity presents itself.

The Highlander's Dangerous Temptation

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