The pregnant heroine plot point was a new one for me, so I was intrigued to read this book, especially since I had encountered Ainsley and Royal in a previous book and I wanted to know what her deal was and why she was always so prickly. Royal was an amazing and selfless hero, despite his own pain, both physical and emotional, he set all of his own needs aside to take care of his family, including Ainsley. On the other hand, Ainsley frustrated the crap out of me with her spoiled selfishness. However, her backstory did make me understand why she behaved the way she did and everything clicked together for me when she finally decided to trust Royal and let him take care of her, and when she decided to take care of him in return. Her development over the course of the novel made up for her prickly selfishness in the beginning, and even if it hadn’t, this story is worth reading for Royal.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC!

I made it to 50%! The heroine a selfish, inconsiderate woman who have no thought to the hero and his feelings for the majority of the book.
I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review and the reason I requested it was because it was supposedly the first in a new series. While that may be the case, there is a lot of plot that is glossed over or mentioned as an aside that has obviously happened in another book involving the same characters. I found it hard to keep up or connect with the characters ' feelings for each other and had no idea what they were talking about when mentioning things that had happened during the elopement, which had obviously taken place in a different story. I have up due to the heoroine's complete disregard for anyone but herself. 0.5 star

I loved it! When you read so many Historical Romance books you soon realize that they sometimes follow the same story line pattern. This book is a very refreshing read. I enjoyed the story line in which we have a war veteran, tradesman Highlander who falls in love with a London Lady. When they first meet they form a connection, but fate plays a hand and are unable to be together. Royal and Ainsley are both survivors. Both characters were not perfect, but they were perfect for each other. The love they had for each other helped heal their emotional scars. I did cry in some scenes in the beginning and laughed in others. I loved the bantering between Ainsley and Angus( Royal's Grandda). They knew how to push each other's buttons. He was my favorite secondary character. I hope to continue reading about him in the other books.
I look forwards to the continuation of this series and reading about the Clan Kendrick.

Vanessa Kelly has done it again! Lady Ainsley Matthew and Royal Kendrick were introduced in The Highlander's Princess Bride and the sparks began flying.

Lady Ainsley Matthews, heiress and darling of the ton, is expected to make a magnificent match. But Ainsley has secrets and in dire circumstances. Royal is an injured war hero drifting through life, a shell of his former self. He has the biggest heart and wants only to love and protect Ainsley. Throw in a dastardly villain of an ex-fiance and meddling family, and you get The Highlander Who Protected Me; an emotional roller coaster that will make you laugh, cry and want to kill the villain. This was an amazing story of the strength of family, love and perseverance.

I received an ARC from NetGalley but the review expressed is my own opinion.

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Another charming and thrilling entry from Vanessa Kelly, featuring two secondary characters from The Highlander's Princess Bride, Royal and Ainsley. There's drama aplenty, as well as a few surprises. My only complaint is the grandfather (Angus), who featured prominently in the previous book and this one. I think Kelly finds him much more hilarious and likable than I do--I just wanted to lock him in the castle and leave him there, or at least have one of his relatives tell him to stop meddling so much. But overall, this was a very entertaining read.

I was given an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review this book was blah – not offensive, not bad but not exciting, no sizzle, easily skippable

ARC kindle Copy from NetGalley

Set in Scottish background this tells the story a pregnant heiress who is hiding in Scotland from her former fiancé. She turns to a former beau whom she trusts as she turns to him for help.

They were once an item but a mistake drove them apart. Reunited will soon rekindle feelings they once had for each other. Will they be able to make a go this time around?

It is a sweet historical romance.