THE HELLION AND THE HIGHLANDER

Author: Lynsay Sands ISBN: 9780061344794 3/2010 HISTORICAL Publisher: AVON
Time Period: Medieval

ONLY ONE MAN COULD SET HER HEART ABLAZE... Lady Averill Mortagne learned to control her fierce temper as a young girl. But if her father insists on parading her before one more English lord who looks askance at her flame-colored hair, she'll simply scream! Her only respite is the time she spends with Kade Stewart, the wounded Scot her brother brought home from the Crusades. Who could have imagined a Highland warrior would be the only gentleman around? Lady Averill helped save his life, and for that Kade is truly grateful. She is also almost unbearably beautiful, but he could never subject such a sweet and gentle lady to the rough life of a Stewart laird's bride... or could he? When she braves an unexpected danger by his side, Averill will prove to Kade that her heart is as fiery as her hair... and that submitting to their scorching passion would be heaven indeed.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

THE HELLION AND THE HIGHLANDER is the third story tied to the Stewart family of Scots that have all needed the love of a good partner after much hardship. While this one is not the best of the bunch, it is still a lively, mysterious read that showcases Sands' humor and gift for writing memorable characters.

While I enjoyed reading this one, I do not find the hero to be all that heroic as he spends much of his time in bed, recovering from supposed accidents. I find it a bit far-fetched that with only a handful of confidants, he cannot quite put together just who is attempting to do him in; and for me, that detracts from his appeal and the appeal of the story in general.

If you are enjoying these Stewart stories from Sands, then I hope you will also enjoy this one. The happily-ever-after of it most certainly put a smile on my face.

Shannon Johnson