Her Forbidden Highlander Husband by Allison B. Hanson -a Review
Amazon / B&N / Kobo / Google Play / Apple
Description:
Liam MacKinlay is certain that when he asks for Evelyn Stewart’s hand in marriage, the third time’s the charm. For hasn’t he risen to war chief of the clan MacKinlay, a seasoned warrior, and an honored member of the clan that took him in as a child? But once again, her father denies Liam the lass he lost his heart to years ago.
Daughter of the Laird of the Stewart clan, Evelyn is expected to perform her daughter’s duty, including marry for the better of the clan…. even if that’s against her will. But upon learning her father plans to trade her to an unknown clan in exchange for cattle, she will do almost anything to escape the future set out before her— including running away and marrying Liam MacKinlay.
Liam’s discovering that beneath Evelyn’s sweet disposition is an iron will to match any warrior. But now their marriage may start a war between the clans and Liam must fight for his new wife and his family. Even if it means raising his sword against those he calls “kin”…
Review:
Her Forbidden Highlander Husband begins Evelyn Stewart being summoned to her father’s study. Once she arrives, her father, the Laird of the Stewart clan, informs her that she is to marry someone from a neighboring clan in order to obtain cattle to replenish their dwindling herd. Her heart sinks as she can’t bear the thought any man ever touching her again after being kidnapped and “ruined”. She also knows that once her father makes up his mind, he cannot be deterred. Just as she doesn’t understand why he seems to blame her for her kidnapping, she also doesn’t understand why he acts as he no longer loves her. She is told she will be married by summer’s end and there is nothing she can do about it, other than to honor her father’s wishes.
Liam MacKinlay, war chief of the clan MacKinlay, arrives see the Laird of the Stewart clan to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage……. for the third time. Liam had met Evelyn Stewart when he and his clan had helped rescue Evelyn from a horrible predicament and he had escorted her home. It, for him, was love at first sight. When he arrives and is shown into the Laird’s study, he once again askes for Evelyn’s hand in marriage and he is once again turned down.
Liam, heartbroken and dejected, heads to the barn to get his horse and leave. When he turns to leave, he finds none other than Evelyn Stewart, bag in hand, standing before him. To add to his shock, she informs him that she wants to marry him and leave with him right away. Having always wanted his own family, after being abandoned by his own and never knowing them, they are married right away. On their way out of town, Evelyn asks to make one more stop, and Liam obliges his new bride, only to have her emerge with something that changes everything.
Once they head back to Liam’s home, it doesn’t take long for them both to wonder if they had made a huge mistake. Liam knows and even understands why Evelyn is skittish around men. Evelyn knows in her heart that she can trust Liam, but it’s her mind that needs convincing. Once they arrive back on MacKinlay land, the real test begins. They just hope that a clan war doesn’t begin as well.
Her Forbidden Highlander Husband is a well written story that pulls you in from the beginning. Evelyn’s backstory is hard to read at times but handled beautifully. Liam’s backstory may be easier to read, but it’s heartbreaking. I do think that Evelyn’s outbursts were a bit over the top at times, but after I reminded myself of what she’d been through, it made more sense. The twists and surprises that present themselves will endear this book to all who read it. You may also shed a tear or two. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll enjoy this just as I did. Well done, Allison B. Hanson!!!!
Reviewed by Vickie
Copy provided by Publisher
