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    To Wed a Highlander
    To Wed a Highlander
    To Wed a Highlander
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    To Wed a Highlander

    Written by Michele Sinclair

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

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    Makenna Dunstan has never needed a man's protection before. But when her father's failing health places the safety of the clan in her hands, she has no choice but to marry Colin McTiernay. Fearing the emotions Colin awakens within her, she finds herself succumbing too easily to his lingering kisses and warm caresses. Yet she wonders if she can truly trust this highlander who is quickly stealing her heart . . .

    A highlander from birth, Colin McTiernay knows the Dunstan clan dislikes him, especially the laird's youngest daughter. But he is determined to save the lowlanders from their enemies even if that means marrying the willful and impetuous Makenna. Taming this fierce tigress will be a challenge that Colin is confident he can meet by seducing Makenna-and tantalizing her with a passion that will only leave her begging for more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 19, 2013
    ISBN9781452685236

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    • 4/5

      At the insistence of his ailing father-in-law, Colin McTiernay is beseeched to wed the sister of his deceased wife to strengthen the Drustan clan and train the soldiers like only a Highlander could. Makenna Drustan wants no part in this arranged marriage because she's never liked her overbearing brother-in-law. However, an encounter by the loch takes both of them by surprise when desire between them flares. They reluctantly agree to marry to secure the clan from future attacks by the English. Makenna is quite the tomboy in her hobbies and demeanor and nothing like her late sister, Deirdre. Her insecurities about not being able to live up to Deirdre's ghost and act like a lady have and thus disappointing Colin scare her. Her clan is not helping matters by openly displaying their displeasure at having a Highlander as their laird and deeming her a traitor for marrying one. Insider acts of petty jealousy and sabotage are just one of the obstacles Makenna has to deal with while learning how to run the household. All the while she finds herself slowly falling in love with Colin and wishing he could maybe love her back one day. When a conniving rival threatens the happy couple, Colin must find a way to unite his clan, gain their trust and prevail.

      I really liked this story as well, though this one had more drama than the first. Colin is less boorish than his brother Conor, but no less a possessive male when it comes to his lady. There were many times that I wanted to grab both of them by the ears and shake them hard. Colin loved Deirdre up until she died, but he never felt the overwhelming passion with her like he does with Makenna. Hmm, what could that mean? Like a typical male, he never knew when the way he spoke of his late wife caused Makenna to feel inferior or let her think that he could never love another woman. Stupid man! It was kind of fun though to watch them figure it out the hard way.

      Makenna was a great character in this story. She came across as a spoilt brat who got away with so much being the youngest. She was allowed to spar with the soldiers, she rode a lot, basically she shirked any duty that had to do with being a future lady, like learning how to run a household, weave, sip tea, haha. Anyway, once she's left in charge she quickly learns that she's been resented by most of her clan for being seemingly unappreciative. She also learns that her sister was perhaps less than perfect. I think her character made a huge turnaround, and she became even more likeable as the story went on. She may have been argumentative, but she often let Colin think he was able to deceive her all in the name of protecting her. At least she didn't throw annoying childlike tantrums.

      We even get a glimpse of Conor, Laurel and the twins, and that is something I always like in a series. It's nice to see how families seem to get closer once more members fall in love.

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    • 5/5
      A good solid story very heavy on the romance and relationship between the two main characters

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    • 3/5
      I enjoyed reading this book, it was enjoyable and the characters were well developed and such. The only thing that I must say is that having read one of her other books from this same series it is a bit of the same plot line ( boy meets girl, girl hates boy, boy hates girl, boy and girl kiss, boy and girl get married). None the less it was a good book that I did enjoy and would recommend to others who enjoy these types of historical fiction books.
    • 4/5
      This book was good not great. I love highlander romances, brawny scottish warriors, wow! My own dilemma with this book is that the hero and heroine capitulated to their feelings too quickly, the author tied it up too nicely. One minute they hated each other, one kiss and bam they fell in love and their feelings automatically changed. It was too neatly done. I would have like to see a gradual falling in love instead.
    • 4/5
      "To Wed a Highlander" was my second read by Michele Sinclair. This historical reminded me of a Harlequin historical, but with added length and oomph. There's good guys and bad guys and relationship problems, light drama, and really hot sex!Makenna is the wild child of the four daughters of the Dunstan Laird. She's also her father's favorite, so when her father asks her to marry her dead sister's husband, she's outraged. Colin is overbearing and arrogant...and he loved her dear dead sister Deirdre who was the opposite of everything Makenna is. Can she really give up all chance at love for the sake of her clan?Colin doesn't give his promises easily, and he won't break them once he does. Of course, when he promised to marry Makenna at Deirdre's deathbed, he never really thought he'd actually have to do it. Makenna is wild and undisciplined, interested in weapons and fighting...how can she ever make a proper Laird's wife? Colin just can't decide what to do...until he kisses her. Now he's fighting another battle, this one to keep from caring too much.Two strong-willed characters who must learn to compromise and lean on each other. I loved it. Reading about the two of them with their fiery tempers and passion kept me warm on a cold winter's day!
    • 3/5
      It was ... a little better than OK. Really a 2.5 in total. I had high hopes that the heroine wouldn't turn out to be a wuss. Sadly, she caved totally outside of a little sass. That was too bad. Had she not turned into a wimp, it would have been a compelling story.