Review: good Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2013
I love historical romance, but Highlander tales are by far my favorite.  There are just too few of them on the market.  I was so happy to see a new author tackling this genre, and I look forward to many more books by her.I liked the plot.  It is a tale that has been told before, but this author put a fresh spin on it.  Making an old story seem new.  It did have a bit of court intrigue, but it mostly played out in the highlands.  So, we were able to witness the day to day life.  I love learning about the Kings and powerful people, but I truly love reading about what goes on in a clan.  So, I got everything I wanted here.I liked the heroine, but her language bothered me.  I have no issue at all with cussing.  In fact, Kristen Ashly is one of my favorite authors.  I doubt you can go more than a page in one of her books with out the f-word being used. But....  This is the first historical romance I have ever read ( I have read hundreds) where the heroine cusses.  In fact, most historicals the hero rarely uses foul language.  Each time the heroine said a cuss word, I was throw out of the story.  I just kept wondering if a woman of that time period would talk like that.I did like the hero, but he wasn't the alpha male I am accustomed too.  He had way to many self doubts.  Most Highlanders seem to put good of the clan above all else, this hero didn't.  That bugged me.However, I liked both H &h; enough to truly enjoy this book.The writing was smooth and it was really well edited.  If you are a Highlander fan, grab this book now!