Never Fall for a Highlander
-
-
4.1 • 141 Ratings
-
-
- $1.99
-
- $1.99
Publisher Description
This book was 100% created by the author. No AI was used.
The Mackays of Dun Ugadale is a spin off series from The Sutherlands of Dornoch Castle.
Never Fall for a Highlander:
Laird Robin Mackay has been pushed for some time by the Clan Council to choose a wife from one of the clans with daughters and widowed sisters. He doesn't feel ready, but when Helena Ross arrives from the Sutherland clan to help her sister, Jena who is about to give birth to her first bairn, she catches Robin's attention. Then he is injured in battle and Helena must spend hours with him, helping him heal.
He must marry for coin and alliances; she must return to Dornoch to take her aunt's place as the clan healer so the woman who raised her can ease back from her duties.
With those responsibilities, there can be nothing between them. But the attraction is so strong, can they deny their duties to have each other?
Customer Reviews
Good read, loved the characters but…
the editing left a bit to be desired. There were quite a few added words, words left out, etc. That said, it offered good grammar and I will certainly read this author again. It’s just a stumble when you’re into the story and errors bring you back to reality. I’m guessing that spell-check is the culprit.
The Healer and The Laird
Book: Never Fall For A Highlander
Author: Callie Hutton
Series: The Mackays of Dun Ugadale, Book #1
Length: 192 Pages
Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Blog Rating: 5/5 Saltire Flags
Dun Ugadale, 1661
Helena and her older sister Jena are little girls since their mother died and their Aunt Dorathia raised them. She is a healer for the Sutherland clan and their Aunt assumed both would learn this job. As they became young women, Jena was not interested however Helena did enjoy being a healer. Her sister met and fell in love with a Mackay warrior named Blair. Now she was expecting her first child and wanted Helena to help with her delivery. So Helena went to the MacKay clan to see the sister she missed dearly.
Unfortunately Helena and the handsome laird who got hurt in battle become close. Their healer can’t even stand the sight of blood and doesn’t seem ready to be a healer. So Helena took over the duties as the MacKay healer trying to train their healer though she admitted this job was not for her. Laird Robin MacKay and Helena Ross fall for each other, she knows it is a mistake and that he must marry for an alliance for his clan. Afterall she is only an orphan of a blacksmith not suitable at all. Except her heart is breaking knowing the truth.
Robin had been advised by the elders since he became laird at such a young age it is his duty to marry and get heirs. He had told him he had not been ready previously. He soon realizes he only wants to marry Helena as that is the woman he loves. The elders are furious saying she is not appropriate and insults her which makes Robin see red! Letting them know he is the boss as the laird, not these old men who advise him!
He soon is forced to make a decision that could ruin his chances to have the woman he loves. As the Gunn woman in the forced alliance is being abused by her evil brother. She also claims her brother will make an alliance with someone who might kill her. She was already in one abusive marriage and threatened to take her own life. So what shall Laird Robin MacKay do? Shall he marry the lass he feels nothing for to save her from harm or marry the healer he loves? Read and find out!
Hutton writes a beautiful emotional story I absolutely loved. This is the first book in The Mackays of Dun Ugadale series which was absolutely brilliant! I look forward to Craig MacKay’s story next in Never Marry a Highlander.
Disclaimer: I received this advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Meet the Mackays
Robin Mackay is Laird of Clan Mackay. He has worked and gained confidence, and wants to convince his council to advise, and let him make decisions. Helena Ross, a healer and midwife, has come to Dun Ugadale to be with her sister when her baby comes. At the same time the baby decides to arrive, the laird is injured. Circumstances make it necessary for Helena to see to both situations. Can she handle both? You bet! This is a truly enjoyable beginning for the new series. The storyline is good, and the characters are likable and quite entertaining. There is some excitement, a bit of intrigue and danger, wit, and humor. Along the way, Robin and Helena fall for each other, but duty may prevent their being together. A charming, fun Highland romance. I look forward to what’s next, Craig’s story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.