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Elizabeth St. Claire has always been hard to please. Dreaming solely of Highlander men her whole life, no prancing London Lord can stand a chance at winning her heart...But perhaps a Scotsman can. Elizabeth watches intrigued as the Highlander of her dreams, a Scotsman named Hamish Robb, arrives to oversee her season at the behest of her cousin, the Duke of Caithness. Elizabeth doesn’t hide her feelings for the striking Scot. But Hamish, determined to obey his order to protect the St. Claire sisters, steadfastly rejects her every seducing lure.
Believing that the debutante Elizabeth deserves a better, wealthier man, Hamish continues to turn away from her affection, even though he doesn’t exactly want to. Can this Highlander Scot resist the tempting seductress’ attempts to win his heart?
I really enjoyed this story. I loved all of the characters. I loved following Elizabeth and Hamish and their journey throughout the story. I highly recommend.
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I love reading a book that allows me to visit with old friends from previous books in the series. If the books are full of brawny Highlanders, all the better. The four St. Claire have been taken under the wing of their distant cousin, the Duke of Caithness - one of the friends from a previous book. They are being chaperoned by their Aunt Esmeralda. The duke was to come to London for the season to see the girls launched and hopefully married by seasons end. However, he was unable to leave Scotland and sent two fellows Scots in his stead. And so the fun begins. These sisters are delightful in the way they lookout for each other. The story lays in how they all find love and their mates. The telling makes for a good read. Of course, there is a villain or two lurking about trying to upset the course of true love. It all makes for a very nice read indeed.

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And finally with this story, I’m caught up with this series.

This is the fourth book in the Untamed Highlanders series but could be read as a stand alone.

This tale revolves mostly around Elizabeth and Hamish, but as a whole I thought this was an ensemble of interesting and fun characters. I enjoyed them all.

The author takes us into the setting of a London Season, and with witty dialogue, plenty of drama and some beautiful love scenes and interesting misunderstandings later, I found myself wishing the book had been longer.

If you like plenty of humor, drama and fun in your romance, then you’re sure to like this story.

Melanie for b2b

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Great story!!! I totally loved the characters. ☆☆☆☆☆ rating.

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Yes, yes, and yes. Love a sexy highlander? Get this book. Love a feisty heroine? Get this book. Love a suspenseful romance? Get this book. Love a little comedy with your romance? Get this book. Love some hot hot hot chemisty? Well, I'm sure you know what I'm going to say! Five stars. Read through the night. Loved it.

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The Highlander is All That is the fourth book in the Untamed Highlanders series by Sabrina York. I have read the third book in the series, but not the others. While reading the previous book(s) does give some insight into a few characters, it is not necessary to understand or enjoy this book.

Elizabeth St. Claire has always been hard to please. Dreaming solely of Highlander men her whole life, no prancing London Lord can stand a chance at winning her heart, but perhaps a Scotsman can. Elizabeth watches intrigued as the Highlander of her dreams, a Scotsman named Hamish Robb, arrives to oversee her season at the behest of her cousin, the Duke of Caithness. Elizabeth doesn’t hide her feelings for the striking Scot. But Hamish, determined to obey his order to protect the St. Claire sisters, steadfastly rejects her every seducing lure. Believing that the debutante Elizabeth deserves a better, wealthier man, Hamish continues to turn away from her affection, even though he doesn’t exactly want to. Can this Highlander Scot resist the tempting seductress’ attempts to win his heart?

The Highlander is All That is a historical romance that exceeded my expectations in some ways. I loved Elizabeth's character- she is not interested in the lords that come courting, and the one that has his sights set on her most ardently literally makes her ill. That small detail made me smile, and a little sympathetic because the smell of several perfumes and other things have the same affect on me. I like that Hamish and Ranald are determined to do the right thing by the sisters, despite their feelings, and that the ladies are equally as stubborn. I enjoyed the banter between our main couple, and other important characters. I liked that there was some humor, some danger, and lots of great characters and development. I love that the story let all four St. Claire sisters; Anne, Elizabeth, Victoria, and Mary find love in unconventional but happy ways and outcomes. There is a little something for everyone here, and I would hate to ruin any of the surprises or adventure by giving too much away.

The Highlander is All That is a book that has many things going on, but never so much that the story gets lost. Every character and story thread gets its fair share and resolution. Make sure you pick this up when you have plenty of uninterrupted time to enjoy it, because you are not going to want to put it down.

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This book was just like I thought - pleasure to read. Not often books make me lough out loud, but there were scenes, where I just could't stop.
I love reading stories about St. Claire sisters, because they are a bunch of strong, brave and witty women. It was refreshing to read about a female, who is not afraid to stand for herself, say what she thinks or take what she wants.
The men in this story, although they were portrayed as alpha men,respected every decisions that the ladies, at the St. Claire house, made.
The one thing that I would like was different, is the length of the book. Three love stories - triple or at least double the size of content.
I will definitely read more books by Sabrina York, this lady knows how to capture your attention.

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When the Duke of Caithness is charged with finding husbands for his cousins, the St. Claire sisters, matters at home prevent him from personally supervising their season. Hamish Robb and Ranald Gunn, Baron of Bower are sent to protect and find suitable matches for the Duke’s cousins. Upon their arrival the two Highlanders are seen by society as savage novelties even while the St. Claire’s find them a refreshing change from the marriage mart they have been thrust into. With a thousand reasons not to get let attraction take over it only takes one reason to take a chance at love and throw the rest out the window.

Sabrina York brings laughter and high jinks to the highlands and the parlors of the ton even as she manages to squeeze in a just the right amount of angst in The Highlander Is All That. Full of her astute wit and clever plotting tactics this story was fun with no shortage of excitement. With a nice mix of past updates and new happenings, this book felt fluid with the series. While this story started off with exploring the attraction of Elizabeth St. Claire and Highlander Hamish Robb it quickly became apparent that this work was about all four of the St Claire sisters achieving their happily ever after. As each sister fell prey to their hearts desire it was not without some serious obstacles and quite a bit of miscommunication!

The two relationships that were the most developed in this book were those of Elizabeth St. Claire and Hamish Robb and Anne St. Claire and Ranald Gunn, Baron of Bower. Holy sexy Highlander and make that a double these heroes may have been vastly different temperament wise but definitely were equals in allure. Elizabeth and Anne, like their love interest, were charming contrast and showed off this writer’s skill at spotlighting very different portrayals in the same work without overshadowing each other. The romances of the two younger sisters, Mary and Victoria, while they were less of a focus were no less enchanting and were integral to carrying out the plot of this book to its happy conclusion. Secondary characters flourished in this story as this author always does a great job of giving them their due. Ms. York’s inclusion of intimate interactions among the players in this work added a nice touch of familiarity that allowed readers to feel part of the story and close to its characters. With great additions such as The Highlander Is All That to Sabrina York’s wonderfully entertaining Untamed Highlander’s series there is no doubt that as the series grows so will readers love for it!

*While this book can be read as a stand-alone, readers overall experience would be enhanced by reading the previous books in the series.*

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers’ copy of this book.
Reviewed by Jen for Buried Under Romance

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Elizabeth St Claire cousin of Lachlan Sinclair a Scottish duke has always been fascinated by all things Scottish so when Lachlan sends emissaries Ranald Gunn and Hamish Gunn the St. Claire girls are intrigued by them. Of course Ranald and Hamish are equally pretty fascinated by them too. Hamish instantly has an attraction to Elizabeth but knows that he has nothing to offer her or even a title for a fine lady like Elizabeth and cousin of the duke who is also his friend. Still the attraction is strong between the two and despite their stations in life their love will surpass everything well except for the other suitor who is also vying for Elizabeth’s hand. Will Hamish be able to marry or even love Elizabeth even though he has nothing to offer her or will the other suitor claim Elizabeth instead?
Even though I have read other books from Ms. Sabrina York from her paranormals which yes of course I like to read and her contemporaries are also good but it’s her Scottish historical romance that I like the best! Ms. York seems to be in her strongest element here and writes with such an eagerness and spirit that makes all of them such a joy to read including this book. I loved the pacing including all the colorful characters even though there are several side stories going on the book the story never deviates from the two main male and female protagonists making the story easy to understand.
I seriously just loved Elizabeth her spirit, gumption, independence and strong will. She likes what she likes which she expresses many times throughout. Even though Elizabeth likes Hamish she still is able to treat the other man that wants her with dignity and respect even though he really doesn’t deserve it. I at times wanted her to slap him but she kept all rules of decorum what a lady! Hamish really had the tall dark brooding humor sarcasm and wit of a Scottish highlander. Of course he wasn’t scared to show Elizabeth how he felt in private which I liked about him but at times he should of shown the world how he felt about Elizabeth that I seriously wanted to shake him. Still he was an easy character to like even though he made quite a few mistakes with Elizabeth. I think the one that I really ended up liking the most was Ranald and in a sense I kind of wish this was his story I am just glad his story was included. I am eager to read more about the other minor characters since some of them were in the story so will eventually read the other books in the untamed highlander series and even Catriona’s story when it comes out.

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The Highlander is All that was indeed, ALL THAT. Delightfully fun, endearing, peachy and sublime. Enamored with the tale right from the start, I couldn’t have been more pleased with this fast paced, witty romance.

I could gush and fan girl over this novel all day (yes, even chapter fifteen, WTF, LOL eww! LOL!!!). Things got a little fast and loose toward the end and it almost felt like York was throwing everything and the kitchen sink into the plot, but by then I was already so captivated I could care less and took it all in stride. I was far more impressed with the juxtaposition between the merits and importance of true love no matter one’s station in life vs the harsh reality of life amongst the ton. I seriously do not know how I missed reading books 2-3 of the Untamed Highlanders series, but I am back and thrilled to catch up with a world and author I absolutely enjoy. This stands alone, though previous novel (well the first novel, as far as I know for sure) characters are revisited but there is noting stopping you from diving right into this beauty and having the time of your life with all of the sexy, fun and humor The Highlander is All That is serving.

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So I usually like Sabrina York books. I ended up liking this one but it felt very rushed and insta Love. Maybe it was fitting all four romances in. It wasn’t bad, just not great.

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Reviewed by Robin

Review: I was sitting in my comfy chair reading and I couldn’t figure out why the characters in the story sounded so familiar. Here I was not realizing I had read the first two books in the series somehow missed the third and found this one. I canna just pick one and say that it is a favorite because although these books can and do stand-alone they also fit snugly together making them something to read and enjoy.

Hamish and Elizabeth were meant to be together right from the start. Ms. York once again gave us characters that were easy to like. Ms. York gave us family instead of characters in a story. This story gives us four sisters being introduced to London society thanks to their newfound cousin who happens to have grown up without family. Since he’s found his cousins, he is only too happy to finance their debut. When it comes time to start the season he doesn’t want to leave his wife as she is close to delivering. So he sends two other Scottish men to watch over the girls.

As this is really about the romance between Hamish (one of the Highlanders sent and really HOT) and Elizabeth. Believe me when I say they had a chemistry that flew off the pages but Hamish tried hard to hold back but, he finally…Oops I almost spoiled it for you. This story is also about the other sisters. By the end of the book all the girls found someone just right for them and none were from London society. Well I take that back one was. Three got…no can’t tell it might spoil it again for you. I guess I can say that you may just have to read this story for yourself.

I have to say that there is a lot that goes on in within this story yet I found it easy to follow and with each twist and turn I fell in love with the characters that made not only their debut in London but in my heart as well. I laughed out loud, I fell in love. The love scenes were hot, yet not overdone. They were sensuous…

You might want to also pick up the other three in this series and settle in for a magical read. You will love the romance, the adventures, the Highlanders and perhaps even the Londoners. Along with all the twists and turns…Well let’s just say if you haven’t read Ms. York’s books before you may find a new favorite author.

I really need to find me a Highlander.

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Fun quick story of four sisters and their aunt Esmeralda. Many unusual romantic complications happen in one short social season.

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I'm sorry to say this story did not hold my attention. I tried at different times thinking it might just have been my mood, to no avail. I'm truly sorry.

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This is a fast paced, romantic and amusing book. The characters are intriguing and the storylines are captivating. Ranald is stuffy and a hypocrite. Hamish is funny and charming. Anne is proper, until she isn't. Elizabeth is sweet and kind. Mary and Victoria are smart and sassy. The four sisters are also very stubborn and despise the ton it's rules. The relationships between the sisters and their men are interesting and entertaining. Put it at the top of your TBR list.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

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Lovely romance with interesting lead and secondary characters. I initially thought that Hamish and Elizabeth fell in love with each other so quickly there won't be much left in the rest of the book, but the author has rounded up the story pretty well by the end of book. I really enjoyed Anne and Bower’s story too and would definitely recommend this book

* I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

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The synopsis from this book centered on Elizabeth St. Claire and Highlander, Hamish Robb, but the part of the story I enjoyed most was the romance between Elizabeth's sister, Anne, and titled Scotsman, Randal.

Elizabeth grated on my nerves when she quickly chose her sisters social status over Hamish. Just when I was ready for her to have to grovel for his forgiveness, he was the one who had to do it. She was too childish of a heroine. I was glad to have Anne's story to focus on as her and Randal were a more mature acting couple. I was happy it was their epilogue that ended the story.

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ARC provided by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.

In The Highlander Is All That, there are actually two love stories. The story centers around 4 sisters but mainly on the 2 older sisters Anne and Elizabeth. Baron Bower and Hamish have been sent by their cousin to escort and protect the girls during the season where the goal is find husbands of means for all 4 sisters.

The beginning felt rushed between Elizabeth and Hamish and I wasn’t really impressed with either of them and their hesitancy and misunderstandings. It did pick up though and got pretty interesting with Anne and Ranald seeming to be interested in each other but not insta-love.

There was lots of excitement with their friend Catherine being kidnapped and the two Scots going to help get her back which was quickly followed by one of the sisters running away to marry the footman. This time the two Scots and Anne went after her. Then Elizabeth disappears when she is expected to marry a duke that she has no interest in, Lord Twiggenberry, and everyone goes after her. I definitely recognized some of the events and characters from Bedding the Highlander and Hannah and the Highlander which was great.

Another fun highlander read!

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