Governess Victoria Knight loves her charges, but their mother, Lady Welgate, has allowed her lecherous brother, Mr. Fletcher, in the home and he won't leave her alone.
He enters the home, when both the Welgates are out and he tries to assault her on the stairs, she pushes him away, and he falls down the stairs ...to his death.
Mrs. Welgate and her father Mr. Fletcher are determined to see her hang, so her half brother,Dominic, and her cousin Alec,send her to Scotland for a governess position to protect her...not telling her that the boys she is intended to teach are much older than the usual.
Laird Arnprior needs a tutor desperately for his youngest brother, whose illness, as well as it's cause prevents his return to school. Her meeting with the Laird, his cantankerous uncle, the dogs and the older brothers make her want to run for the door, but her heart melts for the youngest Kade upon their meeting and she agrees to stay. She tries to take care of them all, while trying not to fall in love with Laird Arnprior, Nick....but danger grows closer.
Full of humor, mystery and romance, this book is not to be missed.
I requested this ARC from NetGalley and, joyfully, I was approved.

I read a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This book is the third book in Vanessa Kelly’s Improper Princesses series. It can be read on its own. There are characters from previous books but their stories are not essential to enjoying this one. I have read the other 2 books in this series and would recommend both. Sizzle level is fairly high. Governess Victoria Knight is in a dangerous situation, her previous employers brother attempted to molest her and in the ensuing scuffle he fell down the stairs and broke his neck. Her family arranges a position for her in the highlands of Scotland with the family of Lord Arnprior, with the idea that if she is out of sight the scandal will blow over. The Kendrick brothers have been running wild while Nicholas Kendrick, Lord Arnprior was away at war and he hires Victoria with the idea that she will be able to help civilize them. The story is Vanessa Kelly’s salute to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I very much enjoyed reading this book and hope that the author writes stories for the other Kendrick brothers too.

Thanks Kensington Books and netgalley for this ARC.

This is sensitive book with all the antics, humor, and passion we love from Vanessa Kelly.

Overall, I liked Nick and Victoria's romance. Their story was steamy and I liked how she brought back some happiness into Nick's life and his family's lives. However, the reason for the star deduction is that I didn't love Nick's character. I like my Heroes to be a little more alpha male and protective. Logan, Nick's brother, came to Victoria's aid more than Nick did. While I understood Nick's history made him a more subdued character, I didn't feel that he showed his love for Victoria very much.

Nick's family is the best part of this book by far. Each one wove their way into Victoria's heart. Nick was just an added bonus.
The Highlander's Princess, can be read as a stand alone novel.

I have read the first 2 novels in this series but this novel was my favorite. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. Each character was keeping secrets, even though not all the characters had their secrets revealed. I am hoping Ms. Kelly writes about two of the characters that appeared in this novel that seem to have a history.
Victoria Knight is a governess and the illegitimate daughter of the Prince Reagent. She has plans to open up her own school. She is a determined character, but kind and compassionate as well as stern. However, circumstances force Victoria to leave London for Scotland, where she meets Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, whom she is instantly attracted to.
Nick is a stubborn man who carries too much responsibility for others and carries much guilt. He needs a governess for his brothers to make them marriageable material and help his youngest brother with his studies. At first, he thinks Victoria will not meet his requirements, but she proves him wrong. He sees the passionate woman within her. Not everyone is happy with Victoria's arrival, but she begins to help the Kendrick family in many ways. They have suffered much throughout the years and she is helping to heal them and bring the family closer together. Letting go of the past and forgiveness are things Nick needs to do and Victoria helps him. Nick needs Victoria is his life and with his family. He desires her, but knows she is keeping secrets. Nick is able to open up to Victoria, but she is afraid to open up to him. When the truth comes out, it impacts their relationship. Victoria realizes she is in love with Nick, but fears his reaction when he learns the truth of why she came to Scotland. Nick falls in love with Victoria, but does not realize it right away, but knows she is good for his family. When their secrets are revealed, will they able to move past it to the have love they both have always desired?