Another MacGregor Lairds book to love and reread whenever I want! It's on my shelf of faves and it will be staying there until the unforeseeable future. Love, intrigue, stealth...everything that makes a suspenseful romance a winner amongst romance readers. I recommend How to Ensnare a Highlander.

When Lady Elizabet Harding’s family is targeted by the notorious Highland Highwayman, she finds herself wounded and an unwelcome guest of the charming outlaw who’d ruined her reputation earlier that day. Elizabet only wants to get even for her family’s downfall, but the more time she spends with the scoundrel, the more complicated her feelings become. By day, Laird John MacGregor graces the court of Charles II. By night, he exacts revenge on his enemies – one of whom is betrothed to the fiery heiress who has, quite literally, fallen into his arms. The daughter of one enemy and promised to another, Elizabet should be the last person John wants. Yet even as she exasperates him, she is all he has ever desired for himself. When her life is put in danger, he will do anything necessary to protect the women he never expected to love…even if it means they cannot be together.
This is a quick and good read. Both characters were well written and I enjoyed reading their story. I’ve read this author before and enjoyed her books. I’m glad this one didn’t disappoint. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

This was such a great book! I love Scottish romance and this one was brilliant!

Elizabet's father wants to marry her off to an evil man to fill his coffers. Elizabet is so stressed that she decides to go for a rode alone on her horse, and when the horse bolts and she is in trouble she is rescued by an unknown man (John) of Scottish descent who appears to be a criminal.

I'll stop there as I don't want to give anything away. Suffice it to say that this book was very good! It had a strong hero and an even stronger heroine. It had a villain and also had wonderful romance. Well-written, great characters and the story moved at a very good pace. Loved it!

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 2 in the MacGregor Lairds series. I loved this story so much. I laughed and cried and couldn’t put it down. This was a great romance story it was so much better than the first one.

I liked enjoyed this story. I liked the chemistry between characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book from this author.

I loved the first book in the series and was not disappointed in this story. It was fast paced and kept me turning the pages. John and Elizabet were perfect together and watching them discover their feelings was a delight.

Another winner by Michelle McLean for me!

Book: How to Ensnare a Highlander
By Michelle McLean

Series: The MacGregor Lairds, Book #2

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Overall Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Northern England, 1667

This book’s heroine is Lady Elizabet Harding, she takes her horse out in a thunderstorm. Due to being upset to her families forcing an unwanted marriage on her. In addition, mounting pressure on her to save her family from financial ruin. Basically selling her to the highest bidder! Her father Lord Dawsey is dishonest and °unscrupulous, her cold, unfeeling mother is forcing an unwanted match on her to Fergus Ramsay/Campbell. A man she does not want and is suspicious since she has no dowry to speak of. That is due to Highland Highwaymen one who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. A real life Robin Hood!Then just as she was about to be thrown by her horse in this bad thunderstorm, she is saved by the notorious Highlander Highwayman himself!

Laird John MacGregor, whose nickname is Jack. By day he is good friend of King Charles II. At night he is the Highland Highwayman. A man who has wanted to get vengeance against Fergus Campbell for his brothers death several years back. He blames both Fergus and feels Lord Dawsey is also possibly involved with their smuggling operation. They have done wrong to many which have costed many deaths. All John needs is proof to show their involvement for their many illegal misdeeds!



Now falling for his enemies daughter was not in the plans. He won't show his face, but to Elizabet he is a savior, gentlemen, charming, and makes her feels things she shouldn't be feeling. He is a gentleman thief where he never harms anyone.

Soon the past catches up with them and they have to make heartbreaking choices. As noone wants these two star crossed lovers together! I loved the wee tease about the third upcoming book in this series. It looks like the next romance is between Lady Alice Chivers and Phillip MacGregory. I can't wait read it.

Such a delightful, awe-inspiring, exhilarating, heartwarming, page turning story! I could not put this captivating book down. The swoon worthy hero was absolutely highland hotness. The heroine was feisty, independent and sassy. I absolutely loved this entertaining book. The setting, plot pacing, characters were all absolutely brilliant!

This is the second book in the fabulous The MacGregor Lairds series. You can also definitely read as stand alone book too. If looking for a drool-worthy, emotional, heart-warming story “How To Ensnare a Highlander” is definitely one I highly recommend!


I received a complimentary ARC copy from Entangled publishers through netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own.

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A splendid historical romance. Michelle McLean is a gifted storyteller. A good story and you don't even have to read book 1 to enjoy it. John is part Robin Hood and part hero. Elizabet is smitten with John when he saves her. Excellent!

Loved this Scottish romance. Elizabet knows she is going to be married off not for love but the advantages it will give her father. Unhappy with her father’s choice she decides to go for a ride, when her horse is spooked in a storm a masked stranger rescues her. John/Jack is a Laird by day and a highwayman by night when he exacts his revenge on his enemies. After spending time with Elizabet their attraction grows, will he just let her go? I was hooked from beginning to end. Loved the characters and well as the story. This is a fast-paced read with plenty of drama and suspense, and great chemistry. I loved it!

I love Scottish romance stories and this one hit the spot.The story had a good plot and a good pace from start to finish.I enjoyed Eliabets and Johns charactors and chemistry.I was hoping she would be able to get away from her family,really didn’t like them at all,but that was Ms.McLeans intent and she wrote it well.I read this book as an arc from netgalley and this is my honest opinon.

Loved this book, I couldn't put it down, you get the feeling of being there in the pages, Michelle McLean's writing does that for me.
It's fast paced and both Elizabeth and John have a wonderful chemistry that I eagerly lapped it all up. The secondary characters were good too

Lady Elizabet Harding is Lord Dawsey's daughter, she is caught in a horrible storm, her horse dumps her and runs off. The Highland Highwayman saves her life. John MacGregor, Laird, Highland Highwayman, Is after the killer of his brother. Fergus Ramsey is an evil man and he wants the land Elizabet's grandmother left her.
I thought this was an amazing story, it was funny, it was warm and she did not put up with anyone, she was so curious and was always questioning things. The descriptions were excellent. The characters were equally good, they were full bodied and so believable. I did not like her parents or Fergus, she was so much better.
I received this ARC free and voluntarily reviewed it.

Lady Elizabet Harding will do anything not to marry the man her father has chosen for her. So when she's wounded and taken after a Highwayman targets her family, she's determined to make the most of it, especially once she discovers the identity of her mysterious Highland Highwayman. But with his enemies closing in, Laird John MacGregor will do everything he can to protect Elizabet. Will he be able to keep her safe, so they have a shot at happy ever after, or will his enemies make sure they're never able to be together?

What an utterly captivating, fast-paced, exciting read Ms. McLean has delivered in this second book of her MacGregor Lairds series where the main characters kept me engaged because of what's going on with Elizabet and whether she'll be able to get out of her betrothal and whether the hero would get his revenge against those that killed his brother. However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time that had me reading quickly, determined to discover what the hero would do in that moment. Would he fight for Elizabet?

As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories and everything this couple go through on their journey to happy ever after including whether the hero and heroine can overcome their biggest obstacles of all -- the hero's need for revenge and how it will impact her family if he gets it; and the trouble they face that could have dire consequences for the pair. Moreover, I liked how the heroine handled everything she goes through, which is a lot. Really, she's resilient, courageous and I liked how determined she was to find a way out of her engagement, even though it seemed impossible. While John, he's such a memorable hero with his desire for revenge and his determination to protect the heroine, even though it seemed he could only do so much because he believed he couldn't give her what he wanted. I also liked how far the hero was willing to go to get revenge, which is proven by everything he does.

Overall, Ms. McLean has delivered a fantastic read in this book where the chemistry between this pair was strong and had me hoping for the best for this couple; the romance was wonderful; and the ending had me worried for this couple because of the trouble closing in and whether they'll come out on top. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up perfectly, because of what the hero and heroine are willing to risk for their future happiness. I would recommend How to Ensnare a Highlander by Michelle McLean, if you enjoy Historical Romance, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Stacy Reid, Eliza Knight, Heather McCollum and Jess Michaels.

How to Ensnare a Highlander (The MacGregor Lairds, #2)
by Michelle McLean

Arguably a five star book! If I could get over the ending for the hero... and the happenings that is! This is a compelling and wonderfully written story. One that can be a stand alone in the series or enjoyed after reading book one. This authors work leaves me speechless at times. I can say all the normal, how captivating, and enthralling and just totally superb. It would not be enough to really give a good idea of to read or not to read.

Review,
A fantastic plot line written with characters that you will love and enjoy immediately. A book that has adventure, love, passion, and compromise to the fullest. One with heart and that leaves you wanting more for the main characters. A truly riveting read that I can only recommend to the fullest. I was given this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review. The opinion stated here is my own and given freely. Regards, Anna Swedenmom

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. All that follows is my opinion and mine alone.

I have a thing for Highlanders and Highwaymen. I'm just going to put that out there. So, obviously I really liked how this book had both. John/Jack is a man filled with revenge. He wants to find the evidence to tear down the very men who are ruining the lives of innocent people. What he doesn't expect is to fall for a spunky woman. A woman who is the daughter to one of his enemies.

Elizabet was a character I very much liked. There was a femininity to her, but not to the point that she was complacent or a door mat to the men in her lives. She understands that as a woman she doesn't have much of a choice, but she isn't resigned. She finds ways to get out of the poor marriage her father has promised her to.

I actually really liked this story and am wanting to read the first in the series (this is the second). However, this is a standalone. So, you aren't going to be confused if you read this. The first book deals with John's cousin and that relationship. 

I gave this book a four star because it was just what I wanted and needed at the time of reading. It made me happy and it pulled me in fast.

This is the second volume in the MacGregor Lairds series of which as usual for me I didn’t read the first. That disturbed me a little as I didn’t know if the reason the heroine’s fiancé hates the hero is explained in the first volume or if it’s only a enemy-clans thing. However the reason why the hero hates the fiancé is explained several times.

There are several points that disturbed me in my reading. First, the hero can’t think of anything better than taking the wounded heroine to Scotland. Of course the fact he doesn’t leave her unconscious bleeding to death on the roadside at night does him credit, but he could have taken her back to her house or leave her at the first inn and grease the innkeeper’s palm instead of taking her back to his clan when he wanted to hide his identity from her. Okay that allows them to be together during a month and to learn to know each other, even if us readers only have time ellipsis.

Secondly he personally takes care of caring for her wound when there’s a healer nearby. It’s not to prevent the heroine from seeing people from the clan as the healer appears at one time and the laird’s wife comes to introduce herself quickly. It’s just another illogical way to create intimacy between them.

Then the hero is so obsessed by his revenge that he prefers giving up the heroine than his need of revenge against her father. He needs a long time before finally changing his mind.

The heroine is not outdone with a TSTL moment: she follows the hero at night in the woods when he told her to stay in the cabin, which almost has unfortunate immediate consequences for both of them.

There are some positive points too, like when the heroine tries to take her destiny in her own hands by using blackmail, but all in all I was never really hooked by the story. Too bad

3.5 Stars
Review copy received from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley

I really loved Elizabet and John's story! McLean is a new to me author and I'm so glad that I found her!

Elizabet and John felt their attraction the moment they meet, but John is plotting revenge against Elizabet's father. When Elizabet gets injured during a robbery of her family coach, John ends up taking her to safety. Unable to take Elizabet home, John takes her back to his home forcing them to spend weeks together. During this time, these two would-be enemies can't fight their attraction any longer. But if John continues with his plans for revenge, their newly discovered love might not last very long.

I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!!

when the highland highwayman targets lady elizabet harding's family in how to ensnare a highlander, she defiant yet also charmed. because she's spent an afternoon with him, after a spooked horse almost killed her, and he was attractive and quick-witted and everything she could like in a man, except the whole he's a villian who steals from people. and he seems to be targeting her father.

when she is accidentally shot by an overzealous minion, laird john macgregor refuses to leave her behind. even though that might be the most convenient course of action, he's been enchanted by lady elizabet since they'd first met.

he tries to protect her and keep her from knowing his identity. and then he tries to protect her from the fallout of his choices. he's actually a criminal so even though he has valid reasons, knowing that his quest for vengeance will hurt elizabet he finds that he can't bring down her family to save himself.

but elizabet won't let him leave her behind. even if the odds are impossible, her life is better when he is in it. and that will have to be enough. and as a restoration-era romance, there is plenty to enjoy here. not just historical facts, but a forbidden romance that really has to overcome some serious obstacles.

**how to ensnare a highlander will publish on february 12, 2018. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (scandalous) in exchange for my honest review.

Back cover .......

When Lady Elizabet Harding’s family is targeted by the notorious Highland Highwayman, she finds herself wounded and an unwelcome guest of the charming outlaw who’d ruined her reputation earlier that day. Elizabet only wants to get even for her family’s downfall, but the more time she spends with the scoundrel, the more complicated her feelings become.

By day, Laird John MacGregor graces the court of Charles II. By night, he exacts revenge on his enemies – one of whom is betrothed to the fiery heiress who has, quite literally, fallen into his arms. The daughter of one enemy and promised to another, Elizabet should be the last person John wants. Yet even as she exasperates him, she is all he has ever desired for himself. When her life is put in danger, he will do anything necessary to protect the women he never expected to love…even if it means they cannot be together.

Review .....

Yes, usual book, girl meets boy, boy is a blaggard and a highwayman .......
But I enjoyed it😊
It was beautifully written, characters were well thought out and I could easily lose myself in the highlands with the descriptions that the author used.

Elizabet is betrothed to someone that’s she’s really not keen on. But after running into a highwayman all she wants is revenge ..... he’s shamed and ruined her, and her families reputation is now in tatters.
Hate eventually into something else, but tragedy is only a moment away.

John maybe a dandy and a regular at the kings court, but he’s on a mission .... to ruin the two men he holds accountable for the death of his dear brother. And one of those men is betrothed to the other mans daughter. So after she literally falls into his arms, he hatched a plan to ruin reputations, but plans start to unravel ...... he starts to fall for the feisty heiress, she seems to good to be true.

How will Elizabet react when she finds out who her “masked” highway man is ? How will she react when she realises she was only a way to get to her family and fiancé ?
And will John come to his senses before he loses possibly the best thing he has ever had ?

I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Julie 🦋