The Laird’s Yuletide Bride by Emma Prince

The Laird’s Yuletide Bride by Emma Prince

Highland Bodyguards, Book 9.5

Publisher: Emma Prince (November 2018)

122 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $0.99)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Sweet Christmas-themed tale about two overlooked people, each with their own embarrassing baggage to carry that sorely deserve their own happily ever after. Fillan and Adelaide both had their insecurities making them easy to relate to, I only wish the misunderstanding between the two of them hadn’t gone on so long. Once that was cleared up they were great together. Quick read!

His Lass to Protect by Emma Prince

His Lass to Protect by Emma Prince

Highland Bodyguards, Book 9

Publisher: Emma Prince (November 2018)

374 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 5 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

As the sole Englishman in the Bruce’s elite camp, Niall has struggled to persuade the others of his loyalty but he can’t help feeling drawn to Mairin, the one person who hates his country of origin the most. Great story of two people struggling with the past that found strength in each other. I loved Niall’s determination to remain by Mairin’s side no matter how hard she tried to push him away. Once she realized he was a partner and not an impediment they were a great team! I’m excited to read Will’s story in the next book! Great series!

His Bonnie Highland Temptation by Celeste Barclay

His Bonnie Highland Temptation by Celeste Barclay

The Clan Sinclair, Book 2

Publisher: Celeste Barclay (August 2018)

390 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

After a bad start to the betrothal, Callum seeks to improve his prospective bride’s impression of him and makes it his mission to prove his commitment to her, but his past keeps coming back to haunt him. There are a couple situations in this story which ride the borderline of cheating on the part of the hero, and may cut a bit too close to that line for those with a sensitivity to the subject. Siusan was a strong, yet insecure figure, that I found easy to relate to. Despite his lapses in judgment, I couldn’t help but like Callum. He was devoted and loyal once he made his mind up to do it. Callum makes up for his stupidity in his determined insistence to stand by Siusan, and his repeated attempts to prove his commitment to her. This story follows Callum and Siusan’s struggles together before and after marriage, and I liked being able to see them in their life together after courtship. I didn’t need quite so many sex scenes, but others may enjoy that. I look forward to reading the rest of the brother’s stories!

Her Wild Highlander by Emma Prince

Her Wild Highlander by Emma Prince

Highland Bodyguards, Book 8

Publisher: Emma Prince (May 2018)

408 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 5 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Kieran has built an impenetrable wall around himself due to a loss that he has been unable to get past, but Vivienne threatens to break through that wall despite harboring secrets of her own. These two fight the attraction and keep their secrets for  a long while, but even still the attraction and chemistry is undeniable from the beginning. I wish they could have come to their senses a bit sooner and just focused on presenting a united front against dangers coming their way. Loved the ending! I’m excited to read Niall and Mairin’s story in the next book in the series!

Surrender to the Scot by Emma Prince

Surrender to the Scot by Emma Prince

Highland Bodyguards, Book 7

Publisher: Emma Prince (February 2018)

352 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 5 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Jerome’s spent his whole life fighting to get out from under the black smear of his father’s traitorous deeds, so the last thing he needs is a woman distracting him from proving his worth by completing his important mission for the King. But Elaine keeps cropping up and perhaps her presence is more support and vital assistance than distraction. Loved these characters, and the amusing journey they are forced to embark on together, while dodging imminent peril at every turn. Fast-paced, riveting read! I’m excited to read Kieran and Vivienne’s story in the next book, Her Wild Highlander! Can’t wait!

His Highland Lass by Celeste Barclay

His Highland Lass by Celeste Barclay

The Clan Sinclair, Book 1

Publisher: Celeste Barclay (April 2018)

157 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Mairghread is promised to his stepbrother, but Tristan decides he’d rather have her for himself. Now he just needs to convince her and her family that he is worthy of her. The attempts at recreating local dialect and incorporating some historical terminology were a little over the top at times, but once you get past that, this is a really good story. I loved the characters! The interaction between the many Sinclair brothers and their sister’s suitor was great and at times very comical. Mairghread and Tristan face many obstacles as they attempt to secure her father’s consent to the match, and I loved how determined they were to stand by each other through it all. Fun read, and I look forward to further tales from the Sinclair family!

Frost Fire by Emma Layne

Frost Fire by Emma Layne

Ice Drake Series, Book 2

Publisher: Emma Layne (January 2018)

255 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 5 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

With Earth unknowingly under the threat of impact with a destructive asteroid, the rest of the universe has decided to secretly loot its resources before it’s wiped out. Blaze and his brothers have been sent on one such mission, looking to mine resources desperately needed by their planet, and they find shelter at an inn nearby the mine. Blaze is used to having women pant after him, so being rejected by Molly, the little studious bookworm, rubs him the wrong way. What started out as a challenge to woo the reluctant woman, turned into something he’d never have fathomed. Good read! Blaze was an interesting character, and I liked Molly better than Amy (the heroine in the first book of this series). Can’t wait to see the remaining brothers succumb to their pairings. Eager to move on to the next, and I look forward to reading Snow Fire! I hope to see it out soon!