Week 39 Review: The Highlander's Return

From Goodreads:

Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. Content for his brother William to hold the title of clan chief, he left home years ago, battling his way through Scotland as a mercenary. When news arrives of William's death, Graeme is forced to return to everything he left behind, including his brother's shy young widow, Annella Mackay. But the beautiful, determined woman he finds at the keep is nothing like the quiet virgin he remembers…

Annella Mackay once had hopes for a loving marriage, a dream that shattered when her husband abandoned her. Hiding her pain, she took on the responsibilities of both laird and lady for the Gunn clan with spirit. But when she learns her husband is dead, she realizes she finally has a chance at a new dream, and she won't let anything deter her plans. Not even Graeme, no matter how strong her attraction to the gruff and stubborn warrior…

It's a clash of will and passion unlike anything they've known, especially when Graeme decides to stay and claim his title. But as the clan faces the threat of a hidden enemy, Graeme and Annella must fight for their home together…and they realize they are also fighting for their love.

My Review:
It was a delight to read this book! I love Lynsay Sands writing, and this latest highlander romance was sweet, and of course hilarious because all Lynsay Sands books are, filled with fun and attempts on their lives! I just love her writing so much!

Annella is the daughter of the Annabel and Ross, the leads of the first book, so I'm glad that we got her story (and I'm wondering if her siblings will ever be the leads in a future book) and to see them as parents. That her first marriage ended up with her being left behind, basically being the one running the place as Lady and Laird, that run of independence, complicates matters a bit.

Graeme was interesting, he hasn't been home for a long time, and only briefly stopped in when his brother married, bt now he's brought back home his brother, and instantly has a connection with Annella when he sees her tending to a patient. I do wish the truth about how he wanted them to get married (but she wanted to go home) and he orchestrated attempts at trapping her that she unknowingly thwarted had come out. But they were good together! 

I did guess who the bad guys were, just before things happened. I was wondering if they were working together or not, but it's a moot point given how things turned out, with one then the other being found out. But it was really entertaining to watch! 

This was a really fantastic read, and I can't wait for whatever is next from Lynsay Sands! 

Author: Lynsay Sands
Series: The Highland Brides #12
Read: September 24th, 2024
Source: Ebook.bike 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Historical Fiction 2024 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Avon
Published: September 24th 2024

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