A Highlander is Coming to Town by Laura Trentham – a Review
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Description:
You better watch out. . .
Holt Pierson is dreading Christmas. His parents absconded to Florida for the season and left him to handle the family farm which will be his one day―whether he wants it or not. Driven by duty, Holt has always followed the path expected of him. But lately, he’s been questioning what he wants and where he belongs. Will assuming the responsibility of the Pierson farm make him happy or is there something―or someone―else out in the wider world calling to him?
To Claire Smythe, the Scottish lead singer of a touring band, Highland, Georgia, is the perfect place to hide . . .until a very handsome and deeply curious Holt begins to ask all the questions Claire doesn’t want to answer. As Holt draws Claire out from under and into the fabric of small-town life, can Claire put the past behind her and embrace the unexpected gifts of the season―including the new and lasting love?
Review:
A Highlander Coming to Town by Laura Trentham is the 3rd and final book in her Highland, Georgia series. I have read the previous two books, and this book does read very well as a standalone.
Claire Smythe, our heroine, is a former singer for a Scottish band, which participated in the Highland, Georgia festival. Claire is hiding out, as she does not want people to pay too much attention to her. It seems that Claire dreads returning to Scotland, where her family is waiting for her to return, and assume her responsibility, as she is an heiress to a major whiskey empire. Claire lives with Ms. Meadows, an elderly woman, who needs help, and Claire is her caregiver. One day returning from the store on her bicycle she has a slight accident, and someone comes to her rescue.
Holt Pierson, our hero, runs the family farm, while his parents are away on vacation for the summer. Even though Claire doesn’t want a ride in his car, she has no choice as the bike is damaged. Ms. Meadows see Holt, points a rifle at him, until Claire tells her he was helping her. Seems Holt’s family and Ms Meadows had a falling out years ago about her land, which is next to Holt’s family.
At first Claire avoids Holt, but she slowly becomes more comfortable with him, as he continues to pop up often. Holt was a great hero, always nice and caring and well liked in town; he tries to find out more information from Claire, as to what she seems to be hiding. They begin to spend a lot of time together; Holt finds himself falling for Claire. She too has feelings for him, but knows she will be leaving Highland soon.
Because of her newfound friendship with Holt, Claire finds herself meeting other people, such has Anna and Iain (last book heroes), and agreeing to hang out at the bar. She ends up singing, and begins to open up enjoy her stay at Highland. Holt and Claire’s friendship escalates into a slow build romance, and Holt learns that Claire is an heiress, but their relationship continues to sizzle, as she tries to come to terms with what she will do. Will Claire return home to Scotland and claim her inheritance? You will need to read this book to find out what happens.
What follows was a fun enjoyable romance, which included two couples, mostly though with Claire and Holt, who ended up being a great couple. I love the wonderful secondary characters in the town. It was a great ending, with both sets of parents coming to Highland at the same time. As I have said before, Laura Trentham always gives us sweet wonderful romances, great characters, and an amazing small town. If you love romance and Highlanders, you need to be reading this series.
Reviewed by Barb
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