What a Highlander's Got to Do
is the fifth book in the Untamed Highlander series by Sabrina York.
Each book in the series has some character carry over, but they can all
be read as stand alones.
Isobel
Dounreay Lochlannach is a fierce and independent Scots lass. She has no
intention to marry—to submit to a man—especially not an Englishman. But
when she meets a devilish stable lad on the way to London, she can’t
help but sneak a kiss with the handsome stranger, sure to never see him
again. Nick Wyeth is not a stable lad. He’s Viscount Stirling, and heir
to one of the most powerful dukes in the realm. If their indiscretion is
discovered, Isobel will be forced to marry him, to succumb to a fate
she has always spurned. Nick wants nothing but to call this wild
Scottish lass his own, and is determined to show her how an English
Viscount can make her swoon, and be his forever.
What a Highlander's Got to Do
is a historical romance with many twists and turns. We have the
headstrong, capable Isobel on her way to London for a season she does
not want. I like that while she is resilient and strong she is also
scared of losing herself and does not want to become the wife of someone
who would cage or own her. Nick makes a mistake in no clearing up a
case of mistaken identity in the beginning, but that is only the start
of the problems for a viscount that had no interest in marriage before
running into Isobel and their moments together. I enjoyed the family and
friend connections, and the humor and honest discussions they have with
Nick and Isobel in turn, trying to help them find their path. I also
like that for the most part, Isobel and Nick are as honest with each
other as they are with themselves. I am a big fan of romantic couples
actually talking things out rather than skating over the issues that had
been between them earlier or ignoring them completely. The danger
element added some spark to the story, and certainly added some
excitement. It was well done, and good fun and wrapped up quickly, but I
wonder if it was needed.I also liked that the external conflicts were
fairly easy to over come, but the inner doubts and struggles were the
heart of the barriers between Isobel and Nick. Their communication and
connection was beautifully done. As a whole, I greatly enjoyed the read
for the characters, their interaction, and the humor I found in those
interactions.
What a Highlander's Got to Do is a
wonderful historical romance from York, although I have come to expect
nothing less. If you are a fan, then you know you will already be giving
this book a go. If you are not a fan yet, but love a good historical
with a touch of a brogue, then give the author a try.
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