This was a decent story and I somewhat enjoyed both the hero and the heroine. Nick and Isobel were both well-written characters. However, nothing really stood out making it a great book.

Sabrina York delivers an enticingly delightful romance with What a Highlander's Got To Do. This is my second time reading York's books and so far so good! I recommend this book to all who enjoys a thrilling chase that ultimately leads to the best of loves!

This was a cute turn of expectations. The characters had a fairly traditional mistaken identity situation but managed to work it out in a way which didn't match the trope

Isobel Dounreay Lochlannach is a fierce and independent Scots lass. She has no intention to marry—to submit to a man—especially not an Englishman. But when she meets a devilish stable lad on the way to London, she can’t help but sneak a kiss with the handsome stranger, sure to never see him again. Nick Wyeth is not a stable lad. He’s Viscount Stirling, and heir to one of the most powerful dukes in the realm. If their indiscretion is discovered, Isobel will be forced to marry him, to succumb to a fate she has always spurned. Nick wants nothing but to call this wild Scottish lass his own, and is determined to show her how an English Viscount can make her swoon, and be his forever
This was a fun, quick read. It checked all the boxes for an enjoyable highlander story by an author whose books I love. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
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A light read about a Scottish lass and an English Lord. Has Instant attraction, mistaken identities and some humour.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

When Isobel Dounreay Lochlannach, a wild Scottish lass meets Nick a dashing stable lad while riding in Newcastle, Isobel can’t help but be entranced. Each meeting Isobel has with Nick leads her to eventually give him her innocence even though she doesn’t truly know who Nick is. The only thing Isobel knows about Nick is that he’s English, when she has sworn to hate English and any lord; luckily Nick is not a lord. Nick is actually Edward Nicholas Wyeth Viscount Stirling, an English lord but Isobel doesn’t know that. When Isobel’s family leaves for London Isobel can’t forget the stable lad who occupies her mind every moment of every day. Even when meeting all the eligible men including lords Isobel isn’t all that excited when suddenly Nick shows up at a ball. Isobel is so excited until she learns who Nick actually is. Will Isobel find love with Nick despite being English and be able to give up everything Scottish including her home?
This was an enjoyable story and all the colorful characters really made the book! Yes, the hidden identity poor man who is actually a lord is used seems dated and used extensively but still the book had much appeal with action, good plot twists and great reading! The title of this story was a little misleading because Nick isn’t really a Highlander except maybe in spirit. The cover also doesn’t really fit who Nick is either even though it is beautifully well done. Despite Nick being an arrogant self assured English lord is still likable. He was a pretty decent hero even changing his stance on marriage which was nice to see especially since he fell in love. Isobel the wild Scottish lass in the beginning was a wonderful feisty heroine so was pretty good as the book progressed she became a bit annoying. It was bothersome when she used Nick just for his body and her physical needs. Sure she was going to pretend everything but leave him no matter how great he and his family were. Sure she eventually realized her error but there was this sense of apprehension that she wasn’t going to stay true to him and leave him anyway even though it ends happily. A good story that is well worth the read!

I love Sabrina York books,, but I feel like this book fell short compared to her other books. Her setting and plot felt real and were detailed, and Nick was the perfect hero, but Isobel has some issues. Her characters is not nearly fleshed out enough, and the in the beginning, it felt difficult to like her. She impulsive and little brazen, which is fine, but she was well-explained about her aversion toward marriage or her issues with men. Most romances use the female character to make the male character more likeable, and I have no problem with the switch-up, but Isobel was all over the place in terms of characterization.

Absolutely loved this book. Sabrina does it again with another great highlander read. Sabrina York is one of my go to authors for historical reads. So many laugh out loud to crying moments. You ride a roller coaster of emotions in this book.

Isabel and Nick- their story begins and it seems like everything is moving fast. Nick falls in love at first sight and was determined to get the sprited yet skittish Isabel to break many rules with him. Great read!

Isobel has come to England because her family wants her to find a husband. She has repeatedly told them that she never intends to marry. Instead, she finds Nick who she mistakenly thinks is a stable hand. The "relationship" progresses quicker than you could blink. Nick finds it wonderful that Isobel is of the nobility; whereas, she is very upset that she looked foolish by her assumption. Nick's courtship begins and is very sweet as he tries to compete for her hand against other suitors. Isobel is actually very childish at times. Add in a scheming female and a big and loud Scottish family and chaos is bound to follow.

I enjoyed the other books in the series but the immaturity and bratty behavior of the heroine resembled the same behavior as the “villian” in this story.
When Viscount Sterling, Nick Wyeth, was mistaken for a stable lad by Isobel Lochlannach, he should have let her go on her merry way and thank his lucky stars he got away!
The previous books had such wonderful characters. I wish Nick had a better match.

3.5 stars, sweet if slightly unbelievable plot line. Isobel meets Nick while staying at a family friend's estate before traveling to London to have a season. Isobel doesn't want to marry and refuses to fall prey to a man's charm. But she falls pretty quickly when she meets Nick - so quickly, her clothes come off too (wink). Especially for a man who she believes is only a stable hand.
Nick is being pursued by a female he isn't interested in when he meets Isobel. He knows she is quality and doesn't bother to correct the misunderstanding about his identity - I wasn't a fan of his dishonesty. He believes she may be a servant then realizes she is a virginal lady, he promises he won't take her - but then clothes come off.
Their path to their happy ending was stilted because of their beginning. Dishonesty is not a foundation for a loving, happy, trusting relationship.
There is plenty of steam in this read which makes it worthwhile. I enjoyed the book, rolled by eyes a bit at the plot and shook my head at the dishonesty, but enjoyed it.

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

This book was very good. I liked the relationship between Isobel and Nick. She was funny and sarcastic and he was just an overall good guy. It was interesting to read a historical romance where the man is more emotionally invested and the woman has the lets just take it one day at a time attitude.

Overall this book was really good. Sabrina York did a great job keep this book fun and romantic.

This was a great read. I loved the characters. I have read several of the books in the series when Isobel was younger and she finally got her HEA. I liked how Nick knew he loved her and Isobel was the one that took a while to realize that she loved Nick. It is great to have a book where the supporting characters are from other books. It's like visiting old friends.

This is a highly recommended read!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!!

Isobel was one of my favorite characters in Susana and the Scot, so I jumped at the chance to read her story. It did not disappoint!!
So many stories have mistaken identities and other misunderstandings, but Ms. York did a wonderful job of making Isobel and Nick's story unique!

Isobel’s family insists that she leave her beloved Scotland, and travel to London to have a season, even though she is adamant that she’ll never marry. While enroute, they stop to visit a relative and await the remainder of Isobel’s family to arrive and join them for the rest of the journey. While out riding, Isobel encounters a handsome and charming young man, whom she guesses to be a stable hand from the way he’s dressed. He, in turn, imagines her to be a maid or servant. After some flirtatious conversation, Isobel arranges to meet “Nick” the next day.


Edward Nicholas Wyeth, Viscount Stirling, is far from a stable hand, as he’s the heir to a duke, and a great matrimonial prize. Having a lovely lady admire him for just himself and not his title is a novel and heady experience for Nick. At their second meeting, they impulsively give in to their passion, never knowing each other’s true identity. Nick realizes he needs to tell Isobel the truth at their next meeting, but her family has arrived, and immediately whisked her off to town. Isobel never expects to see him again, though Nick has plans to find her in London.


As fate would have it, Isobel’s mother and Nick’s mother are best friends, and the couple meets again. Isobel is furious at Nick’s deception, and he is dismayed to find that he seduced a well bred young lady instead of a servant. Still, he is anxious to further their relationship, and eventually Isobel gets over her pique. Again, this couple succumbs to passion and begins secretly meeting. Nick takes the honorable step and proposes marriage, only to be refused by Isobel, who affirms that she will not marry.


WHAT A HIGHLANDER’S GOT TO DO is a short and light read, about a very young couple, who act impulsively and carelessly, never giving any thought to possible consequences. Isobel is high spirited, passionate, and very stubborn. Nick is a bit more mature, and I loved the way he handled a situation that developed with an awful woman who was pursuing him and trying to entrap him. Eventually, Nick and Isobel manage to find their happy ever after amidst a slew of relatives, many with the same name, who add some humor and interest to the whirlwind romance.

This was a quick and fluffy addition to <a href="http://bookmunchies.com/tag/untamed-highlanders/">the Untamed Highlander series</a>! We were first introduced to Isobel as a spunky 5 year old and now here we are, Isobel old enough to have her happily ever after and still spunky as ever! Determine to never get married, especially to a Englishman, Isobel's life get thrown off course when she meets Nick Wyeth, Viscount Stirling (and not a stable lad like she thought).

Nick and Isobel were a pretty adorable couple. There was an instant attraction, some mistaken identify and some hijinks on the way to a HEA. I really adored Nick! He's strong and sweet and charming and I liked that he was determined to fight for his love. Isobel did frustrate me a bit since she basically refused to see what was in front of her but I did love her independence and sass.

"A gentleman. He was waiting for her to make the first move.
As though she hadn't been the one to suggest they strip.
Ah well. Noblesse oblige.
She made another first move"

I like getting to see the return of Isobel's parents and aunts and uncles (of the Untamed Highlanders). Overall, this was a fun and sweet Highlander romance and a nice jump back into this universe.

{*Thanks to Swerve and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an absolutely must have book! It was funny and fast paced and completely riveting!! True Sabrina York fans will recognize the main characters from previous books and will rejoice in the ways they've grown. True love is never without is mishaps and maladies and this book definitely does not disappoint in that regard. The storyline is extremely well developed and the characters are brilliantly written flaws and all making it impossible not to love them. I received a copy of this ARC via NetGalley and I voluntarily write the review for this book. All opinions are honest and only my own. Regards: Anna

What a Highlander's Got to Do is the fifth book in the Untamed Highlander series by Sabrina York. Each book in the series has some character carry over, but they can all be read as stand alones.

Isobel Dounreay Lochlannach is a fierce and independent Scots lass. She has no intention to marry—to submit to a man—especially not an Englishman. But when she meets a devilish stable lad on the way to London, she can’t help but sneak a kiss with the handsome stranger, sure to never see him again. Nick Wyeth is not a stable lad. He’s Viscount Stirling, and heir to one of the most powerful dukes in the realm. If their indiscretion is discovered, Isobel will be forced to marry him, to succumb to a fate she has always spurned. Nick wants nothing but to call this wild Scottish lass his own, and is determined to show her how an English Viscount can make her swoon, and be his forever.

What a Highlander's Got to Do is a historical romance with many twists and turns. We have the headstrong, capable Isobel on her way to London for a season she does not want. I like that while she is resilient and strong she is also scared of losing herself and does not want to become the wife of someone who would cage or own her. Nick makes a mistake in no clearing up a case of mistaken identity in the beginning, but that is only the start of the problems for a viscount that had no interest in marriage before running into Isobel and their moments together. I enjoyed the family and friend connections, and the humor and honest discussions they have with Nick and Isobel in turn, trying to help them find their path. I also like that for the most part, Isobel and Nick are as honest with each other as they are with themselves. I am a big fan of romantic couples actually talking things out rather than skating over the issues that had been between them earlier or ignoring them completely. The danger element added some spark to the story, and certainly added some excitement. It was well done, and good fun and wrapped up quickly, but I wonder if it was needed.I also liked that the external conflicts were fairly easy to over come, but the inner doubts and struggles were the heart of the barriers between Isobel and Nick. Their communication and connection was beautifully done. As a whole, I greatly enjoyed the read for the characters, their interaction, and the humor I found in those interactions.

What a Highlander's Got to Do is a wonderful historical romance from York, although I have come to expect nothing less. If you are a fan, then you know you will already be giving this book a go. If you are not a fan yet, but love a good historical with a touch of a brogue, then give the author a try.

While entertaining and a light, fun read, I did not totally warm up to the heroine, which affected my total enjoyment of the book. Isobel is so resistant to marrying an Englishman that it seemed she persisted long past what would be believable in her objections to Nick. It all comes right in the end, but I had trouble getting through what led up to the happy ending.