ASIN: B0180T2YH4
Publisher: Loveswept (August 23, 2016)
Publication Date: August 23, 2016
Sold by: Random House LLC
Blurb:
When Lady Emilia Buchanan discovers that her despicable father has been scheming against the crown, she turns to the Highland Knights for protection—and retribution. Spirited away to a safe house on the outskirts of London, Emilia is surprised to find herself sharing close quarters with a soft-spoken, musclebound Highlander. Before long, curiosity gives way to an alarming attraction. Emilia has learned firsthand from her father that men are not to be trusted. She just never met one so honorable and loyal, so powerful and, yes, tempting.
Ever since Waterloo, Colin Stirling has struggled with memories that haunt him night and day. Driven near to madness, he no longer trusts himself with meaningful relationships of any kind. At least in this temporary sanctuary, Colin can withdraw from the world—that is, until his stunningly gorgeous charge learns the full depth of his pain. In Emilia, Colin sees a kindred spirit with battle scars of her own. He also senses a chance to heal . . . and to find love.
Review:
I love me some Highland Knights!
I’ve read all of the books so far, and I’m totally hooked. I absolutely adore these guys!
Colin is dealing with the after effects of the war. To call it PTSD would almost be an understatement. It’s like he has a Sixth Sense – just like in the movie, he sees dead people. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a shrink (dead or alive) to discuss it with. But he does have Emilia. They met when he and the other Knights were ordered to protect her father. She is facing a war of her own that was surely the subject of some nightmares; but when she meets Colin, she feels she can face anything.
Since he’d met her, Colin had wanted to protect her, and he gets his chance when she appears on their doorstep all bloodied and bruised. He deems himself her protector and whisks her away until the Knights can get to the bottom of the situation. Left to their own devices, they indulge each other in small talk, and eventually find other ways to communicate. But before they can have the life they both want, Colin must tell her of the demons that plague him, while they both battle hers.
As with the other books, the writing is excellent; the story captivating. The characters seem so real I just wish I could join them for dinner and drinks afterwards. I want to get to know each one of them better, and follow-up with the ones whose stories I’ve already read. Haymore has created a compelling group who has as many struggles as they do charm, and I doubt I can ever grow tired of them. The men are all alpha with a lot of loyalty and sex appeal; the women are brave, devoted, and just as loyal.
There is just the right amount of action to create some hold-your-breath moments without going overboard. I couldn’t wait to see how the Evil One would be brought down, and I was quite pleased with the outcome. I was so enthralled I really didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Once again, Kudos to Haymore.
Rating system: Cups of Coffee (the less the better)
0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.
My rating: 0 cups of coffee