Katie’s Highlander, written by Maeve Greyson, is the third book in the Highland Protector series. The story opens with a pair of legs and a khaki-covered backside dangling out of a sports car’s sunroof. Katie Jenson, a straight-talking, compassionate archaeologist, is stuck.

Suddenly, a horse-riding, kilt-wearing warrior swoops in to save the day. His name is Ramsey MacDara, a Highlander whose entire family was uprooted from medieval Scotland and transplanted into the woodlands of modern-day North Carolina. With his dreamy accent and fit physique, is it any wonder that Katie faints into Ramsey’s arms?

Throughout the book, sparks fly between Katie and Ramsey. Heated repartee and passionate exchanges nearly set the pages afire. Although I enjoyed the couple’s verbal sparring, I could have done without some of the X-rated scenes. A little less erotica and a little more nuance would have made this romance more romantic for me.

Also, at times, I found the storyline difficult to follow. Because I had not read the first two books of this series, it felt as if I were missing something. In addition, in places, the story seemed scattered. In part, this haphazardness is due to time travel. However, in several instances, the story sprints from scene to scene; details are not developed. Each time I read these sections, I felt slightly winded and wished that I could have stopped to savor the moment.

Overall, however, I enjoyed reading this book, mostly because of Katie Jenson’s spunk and sass. She is a strong woman with strong opinions who loves deeply. The story begins with Ramsey rescuing Katie, but in the end, it is Katie who rescues Ramsey from his self-imposed solitude, opening his eyes and his heart to a love that lasts through the ages.

Katie, a young archaeologist, is hanging upside down in her car, trying to reach her bag after her car accident. Along comes hunky Scotsman Ramsey, who was born in the late 800s and is now living in modern times. Story made me chuckle, and enjoyed when they go back in time. Going from modern day North Carolina to old Scotland was quite a change for both of them, although Ramsey at least was familiar with the time and customs. Enjoyed this one, and highly recommend this book, series and author.