Laird Aulay Buchanan's idea of relaxation was not going
drinking and wenching, but retreating to his cabin near the
ocean. His younger brother Alick had come along, probably
mostly to aggravate him, when they notice an object bobbing
on the water. Alick, ever the subtle one, detects bosoms on
the inert body: the woman is, thankfully, alive. Aulay hopes
that if she comes to, she won't die for fright upon seeing
his unsightly scar. Instead, the woman startles him by
calling him her angel! She doesn't remember who she is or
how she got there; she mistakenly assumes Aulay is her
husband. He should be lucky to have a wife as pretty as
Jetta, or has Aulay's luck changed?
Lynsay Sands' Scottish Highlanders
have become my go-to books when in need of literary comfort,
and I must say that the author writes my favorite Scottish
historical romances. The Buchanans are an entertaining lot,
a bit crazy, and just plain good people, the latter a relief
from historical bad boys. I also very much appreciate all
the period details, without the narrative being bogged down
with an overload of historical facts. Like every book in
this series, THE HIGHLANDER'S PROMISE focuses on a lovely
romance, told in Ms. Sands' exquisitely descriptive prose,
and just having a good time Highlander-style, mainly through
the fabulous dialogues, especially the funny banter between
Alick and Aulay. And how could one forget that most precious
wedding night advice, or Saidh, the spitfire Buchanan sister!
I was a bit concerned at how Ms. Sands would handle the fact
that Aulay doesn't tell Jetta that he is not her husband,
as she is very taken with him and quite eager to be a good
wife in all that it entails, and Lynsay Sands navigated the
issue most elegantly and cleverly -- and humorously, of
course. And let's not forget the touch of mystery, with a
startling revelation, explains the reason for Jetta's
predicament. THE HIGHLANDER'S PROMISE is an easy, quick,
and so very pleasant read, as enjoyable as a vacation in the
Highlands with a bonny Scot in tow.
In a spellbinding new Highlands story from
New York Times bestselling author
Lynsay Sands, the laird of the Buchanans finds the one woman
who is his equal in passion and courage
Aulay Buchanan has retreated to his clan’s hunting lodge for
a few days of relaxation. But the raven-haired beauty he
pulls from the ocean puts an end to any chance of rest.
Though he christens her Jetta, she knows nothing of her real
identity, save that someone is trying to kill her. As she
recovers, it will not be easy for Aulay to protect her
and keep her honor intact when she mistakenly
believes they are man and wife…
Jetta sees beyond Aulay’s scars to the brave, loyal warrior
she’s proud to call her own. But as the attempts on her life
grow more brazen, Jetta realizes that not all is as she
believes. And if Aulay is not her husband, can she trust the
desire flaring in his eyes, or his promise to defend her
with his life?
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