Tuesday, September 24, 2019

#Review: HIGHLAND JEWEL by May McGoldrick



  3 of 5 stars

I read the first book in the series and couldn't wait to read book #2. Royal Highlander Guard, Niall Campbell, has resigned his commission and wants to live a simple life away from the oppressive English rule over Scotland. Unfortunately, his sister Fiona and her friend Maisie Murray, are heavily involved in the female suffrage moment in Edinburgh and his warnings of danger go unheeded by the two of them. When Niall saves Maisie from a raid on their latest rally, he is intrigued with the blond beauty. Their attraction is immediate and when Niall proposes to her and she accepts, he feels like it's the perfect time to retire to the country with Maisie, Fiona and her two young daughters. Everything changes in an instant when Fiona is kidnapped and Niall is forced to be involved in another English mission if he ever wants to see his sister again.

I loved all the historical details in this story, but I wasn't a fan on the many info-dumps throughout the book. I wanted to "feel" Niall and Maisie's love, but it seemed too distant for the reader to really be submerged in their love affair. The resolution of the major conflict in the book was well done and I definitely am looking forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.


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