“A Highlander of her Own” is the 4th book in the Daughters of the Glen series by Melissa Mayhue. Once again, as it seems be with Melissa Mayhue, I really enjoyed this book. The only thing missing out of this book was we didn’t get to see the others in the present time. But nevertheless, it was great to spend more time with Rosalyn and her family. Great to see Sallie again, having her 4th child. Lol too bad though, Sallie would have been a great character for the future. But I am sure she will continue to be part of future stories, especially those spent in Scotland.
“A Highlander of her Own” begins in Texas present present time with Ellie Denton, as her world has spiraled out of control. She has a strange new birthmark, animals talking to her, and her mother’s ex-husband laying claim to the family ranch that she wanted for herself. But Ellie doesn’t that the birthmark is her connection to her Faerie ancestors, which Pol gave to the other women, upon Mairi’s request. Life is about to change for Ellie.
At the same time back in Scotland, 1304, Caden MacAlister is having his own problems, with his brother held for ransom, the laird missing, he sees a mysterious woman in his stables. Knowing the history of his family and the Fae, Caden thinks Ellie was sent by the Fae for one of his brothers, as he has no desire to be involved with anything sent by the Fae.
This book was different then the others. Ellie Denton turns out to be a great heroine. I really enjoyed everything about Ellie. Not so much when she was in Texas, but definitely when she traveled to the past to Scotland and the MacKiernan’s. I loved her with Caden, but at times he would annoy me, being so determined to push Ellie to his brothers. Loved the way she interacted so well with everyone, even the help (anna). Another reason this book was so different, yet very enjoyable, was Ellie’s ability to converse with animals. I enjoyed and laughed at times with her conversations with Missy and Baby. However, what kinds of names for dogs are Missy and Baby?…cmon. lol Missy maybe, but Baby? Baby was a big dog, he went to rescue Caden, then went back to Ellie for help. He most certainly wasn’t a baby. Lol ok enough of that.
The book was well written and kept your interest throughout. The betrayals, rescues of Colin, Blane and introducing new characters, such as Dair and Simeon. I really liked Dair from the start, not so his sister and brother. Simeon we shall see. I loved the way Sallie gave her knives to Ellie to use, and how she eventually did use them. But Caden stubbornness, Ellie’s confusion of what she thought would happen, was a bit annoying (not too much), as it finally took Rosalyn to take matters into her own hands. Great ending, great plan by Rosalyn to get everyone united in helping to force Caden and Ellie together finally. I do have to say, I wasn’t totally happy about the ending. I understand for Ellie’s sake, they needed closure, some kind of revenge for Ray Stanton. But to end the book that way, I would have preferred more like the first three books.
I enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, a fun read and this series does have great romantic couples or should we say…soul mates. I fully understand why everyone who reads this series loves it. This is perfect escapism Next I start A Highlander Destiny, which I know is Jesse’s book.
Barb
