Review: Highland Renegade (Children of the Mist #1) by Cynthia Breeding

Synopsis

Emily, the Dowager Countess of Woodhaven, has received title to lands in the Highlands—MacGregor lands—and after surviving an abusive marriage, she’s determined to make a new start...without a man. She just has to win over the handsome Scottish laird whose family has lived there for centuries. How hard could it be?

When Ian MacGregor heard that the Sassenach countess was actually laying claim to his lands, he figured to scare the aging widow away by showing her the hardships of living in the Highlands. She’d leave before the first snowflake fell. But he never imagined that the widow was young and beautiful and more territorial than a she-wolf. No matter, he’ll prove that a fragile, London woman like her would never survive life without her servants…and if he happens to give her the coldest and most remote rooms, all the better.

Despite his best efforts to freeze her out, things between them heat up. But Highlanders hate the Sassenach, so Ian faces a dire choice—his clan or the irresistible English aristocrat who seems to have taken not only his lands, but also his heart.

Add to Goodreads Shelf

Review

This book is very hard to put down. It's so well-written and has so many interesting characters that you simply don't wish it to end. Such an interesting story, which is not a simple romance novel, but also has a hint of mystery, intrigue, and family drama set in the Highlands. In any case, I absolutely loved it!

The MacGregor clan wants to restore their name and reclaim their lands. So it comes as a shock when three English women show up out of the blue with the deed to their lands. Now they must tolerate these women and find a way to make them leave. Ian is in the middle of everything since he is the laird and he must ensure his clans protection and well-being. The only problem is that Emily isn't someone he can resist. She isn't a usual English lady. She is capable, independent, and fiercely loyal. He is having a hard time keeping his clan first.

The real problem starts when someone tries to kill Emily. She had to leave England. Now, she is determined to make her home in the Highlands. However, it seems that the Scots are not ready to give her and her sisters a chance. They are prejudiced and to them, they will always be the outsiders. At least, one of the MacGregor brothers isn't that bad. Ian is trying everything he can to ensure her safety. Maybe that's why her feelings for him are changing. Will she ever be able to start a new life here or will she be forced to return to London once again?

Overall, an interesting historical fiction that kept me thoroughly entertained. I loved every character and the story is very well-written. I'd definitely recommend it to all historical fiction fans. This book is not to be missed. ;)

P.S. I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley.