Fleeing on foot and afraid for her life, Princess Mercedes of Alden finds herself in a situation that could only be from a nightmare. Desperately looking for help, she wanders into a small Scottish pub where no one believes her tales of treacherous men and murder. Quite unfamiliar with not being recognized as noble and dumbfounded at the reaction to her story, Mercedes is somewhat in shock that the pub owner has plans to turn her back out into danger. Cold, confused and desperately needing help to continue on her path to London, Mercedes' prayers are answered as a strong man with memorable eyes bravely comes to her aid.

Only fate would land Major Daniel MacKinnon in the situation with the confused lass. Knowing his sense of honor and duty would not let him turn his back on her, he agrees to play along with her charade and accompany her to her destination in London. Helping her would certainly delay his long delayed trip home to the Scottish Highlands. Despite every rational warning in his head, he cannot seem to part ways with the beautiful, if not confused, Mercedes; growing more fond of "Her Royal Highness" every step of the way.

HER HIGHNESS AND THE HIGHLANDER is book two of the Princess Brides series. is a seductive yet often charming read about a young Princess Mercedes and the swoon worthy Highlander, Daniel MacKinnon. The story is very well written and is easily read as a stand alone book. As a reader with a soft spot for the Scottish Highlands, I must admit that the author left me feeling a bit charmed at the conclusion of the book. The imagery of the Highland landscape is very well written and Tracy Anne Warren certainly knows how to turn up the heat between the leading characters! I will most certainly pick up the rest of the series and look forward to reading more from this author.