I absolutely loved this book! It had a fiery female lead and a strong make to attempt to tame her but learn to love and cherish her instead. I loved how they changed each other for the better and found their happily ever after!

When the day started, Cain didn't imagine that he would meet the woman that he would want for his wife. His clan has been fighting with the Sutherlands for years. When he captures the young female chief after their latest battle, he decides to end the feud once and for all...with marriage.

Ella became laird of the Sutherlands when her father was killed in battle. While she isn't against marriage to bring an end to the feud, she is not about to give up being the laird of her people. Cain wants to unite the clans under his leadership. She refuses to let that happen, but the reason why must remain a secret.

But as Cain and Ella become closer, the secret Ella holds continues to keep them apart. Can the leadership of the clans be figured out without breaking the hearts of either Cain or Ella?

I loved Ella and Cain's story! I loved that he had to do the chasing and convince Ella that he was the one for her. This was a great start to a new series by McCollum!

This is my second book by this author, and I really enjoy the writing style. You really get to know the characters and they all have great development. I love how at times we follow Cains thoughts and other times Ella’s thoughts were front and center. I loved how stubborn Ella was to Cain and her loyalty to her clan and family. It made for great tension and banter leading up to the romance. While I knew how their story ended (I read book 3 first) I still enjoyed learning more about them individually.

Thank you @netgalley and @entangled_publishing for the gifted copy.

I loved Cain's story. I started with Gideon's and am moving back to the beginning. Cain is the eldest of the sons of Sinclair, and their father dies at the very beginning of this book... at the hands of Ella Sutherland. Cain claims her as his to wed in order to unite their clans with less bloodshed than a war. This is certainly an enemies-to-lovers, touch-her-and-die romance, and I loved it! Cain needed to see beyond conquering, and while Ella did need to learn to be slightly more trusting, she was pretty much perfect (I also loved her storyline about choices). The way these two reached their HEA was incredible and touching-- Heather McCollum knows how to write a love story that's healthy and genuine. I'm not quite sure what to make of Joshua for his book (the second in the series), but these are such well-written romances that I'm diving in! Five stars, easy.

3.5/5 🌟

An enemies to lovers highlander romance with warring clans as the backdrop.

Cain, and his three brothers, were raised to believe they are the four horseman of the apocalypse and have been sent down as messengers from God to unite Scotland under one clan. Enter Ella, the leader of a rival clan who will do anything to protect her own. Now captured by Cain and his clan she is given two options: die or marry the Laird Cain?

Though the romance is the main focus of the story the author gives a lot of attention to clan politics and setting up some easter eggs for later books. I enjoyed the enemies to lovers romance as their relationship is hard won and even when it appears to be on the right track there is still a lot to work through.

Personally though there was too much attention to clan politics and war for my liking and I found myself skimming some parts.

Spoiler thought: Couples that kill eachothers fathers stay together... apparently

I received a copy via NetGalley from the publisher in preparation for the release of the third book.

This is the first book in the Sons of Sinclair series. This one is Cain and Ella's story. Cain is the eldest of the brothers. I really enjoyed this one. There were a lot of funny moments between Cain and Ella. I loved watching them become friends and fall for each other. I loved the ending and the solution that Cain came up with for Ella's clan. Can't wait to read the next one.

This is the kind of enemies to lovers historical romance content I am here for!

I enjoyed this book so much, the characters are excellent and the setting is spectacular.

I can't wait to read more in the series.

Love, war, treachery, romance. This was such a fun, fast paced read! I really enjoyed the main characters. Ella’s indomitable spirit was a fantastic pairing to Cain’s mighty leadership. And the passion that flares up between them is scorching. I really hope Cain’s brothers get their stories as their lives need more than being the harbingers of death and destruction.

Ahhhh this was just such a great book. I just was entranced by this story and these characters. I look forward to seeing what happens next.

Awesome read. Will keep readers on the edge of their seats, as Cain and Ella come to find true love amidst turmoil and chaos. Filled with chaos, danger, love, turmoil with a HEA. Highly recommend for Medieval Historical Romance. Well written with impressive characters and details. Great beginning to a new series.

Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewer: AprilR

Loved it. Great book. I really enjoyed it. First time reading this author and I cannot say enough about Cain and Ella, two strong characters that fought the good fight but eventually lost the battle to each other. Filled with tense moments and action, made for a great overall read. 4 great starts

You can never go wrong with a Heather McCollum Highlander Fierceness book! She writes with such amazing clarity that you feel as though you are in the castles or on the battlefield! Her Highland warrior is always tough on the exterior, but soft enough for the lassie!

Cain Sinclair , the Chief of Clan Sinclair decides he is going to marry Ella Sutherland, the Chief of Clan Sutherland, their biggest rival. However, she doesn’t particularly like that idea and plans to put all her skills into making sure that it doesn’t happen!

This is one book that will keep you turning the pages because it has humor, romance, intrigue, battles, and murder! It also has some unwed brothers who definitely have some strong personalities and need women to guide them, possibly future books?
I definitely would recommend this book to my friends.

I received an advanced free copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

This is lowkey funny and the characters in this book surprised me a lot because they're so smart and outwits each other. However, the thing and the portrayal of the four brothers as four horsemen of the apocalypse is so cringe-y, I can't take them seriously.

I really enjoyed this first book in the Sons of Sinclair series.
Cain Sinclair has a plan. After a battle that leaves him the new chief of his clan, he takes Ella Sutherland with the intention of marrying her in order to unite their clans peacefully.

Ella doesn't want to marry Cain. She wants to be able to return to her clan and continue to protect the secret her dying mother asked her to guard.

Cain is determined to woo her. But every step forward reveals that Ella won't be so easily won. They are both playing a long game. And when they finally give in to their attraction the lines Ella had drawn become a little fuzzy.

Their banter throughout was pretty good. The beginning was funny, especially her attempts to escape. Really enjoyable from beginning to end.
I read this in preparation for the next book in the series.

This is an awsome start to a new series!
We have four brothers who were raised to be feared as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Cain is conquest and his father has drilled int0 him not only how to take care 0f his own clan when he takes 0ver, but to conquer any clan weaker than the them.

Cain and Ellas families are enemies that have been at war with each other for years.. Cain decideds that the only way to limit the blood shed would be to marry Ella and join the two clans together.. However Ella has no intention of marrying him, or giving him her clan..

Ella is smart and completely capable of taking care of herself and leading her people.. There is no way she is going to give in to Cain.. Even if he brings her a kitten that scratches him, or prolongs a game of chess just to keep there conversations going.. Especially not when he actually listens to her and treats her like the stong, smart, and indedependant woman she is..

Cain isn't quite sure how to make Ella agree to marry him... So he decides to woo her. When she continually attempts to escape instead of making him angry Cain is even more intrigued by Ella.. and more determined than ever to take over her clan and unite them under his rule..

I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book.. Ella and Cain were perfect for each other.. Neither were quite what they seemed.. and them learn about each other and to trust each other was a fun adventure.. Plus there chemistry was completely explosive..

I can't wait to read about the rest of the brothers and the women that they will end up with..

A five star read all the way!

Give me a highlander story with a strong kick butt heroine and I am in love. Ella is amazing and how she is introduced into the story is pure bad ass, that's the best non spoiler way to describe it for me. I just finished reading this book, in one day, and can't wait for the next one in the series. The chemistry between Ella and Cain and the internal fighting/ debating they gives such depth to both characters. I love when these stories have both POV and you really come to understand both of them. Cain is trying to find his own way has chief but still has the legend his father built around him and his brothers. The world building is great, and the little twist as the story happens makes this a very worthy five star read.

Big fan of Heather McCollum and was super excited to read this arc.
A great start to a new series. Those boys were raised to be thought of as the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” and it was so ingrained I felt such sorrow for them. Placed into roles that may not fit them.
I loved the strong heroine. Not only was she her clan's chief but was strong enough to kill the enemy chief. I really liked how the author kept her strong while being captured by the enemy clan and being forced into a marriage with their new chief.
Looking forward to more from this series.

This was a pretty good story. I’ve read a number of this author’s books and they don’t disappoint. I really liked both main characters as well as the plot. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book one in a new series by Heather McCollum. In this one we meet the 4 sons of Sinclair,. Their father has made them a legend saying that they are the 4 horseman of the apocalypse. I did like the story I thought it was well done. The only thing was I wasn’t a fan of Ella she just got on my nerves. I will be looking for more in the series.

Received in exchange for a honest review.

Phew Cain man he had alot to learn when it came to the are of woo. Not only that but also when it came to how to treat those outside of his clan. His father had them all as these figures more than they were to outsiders that he had to remember that sometimes. He didn’t act the way you thought he would. He wasn’t arrogant or believed the hype his father threw at people. He was a man strong and loyal to his clan and his family. He was protective and smart. Gentle when need be but also he listened. He didn’t act how his father or one of his brothers did. He was level headed and didn’t want to also have to fight for things but do things in a smart way. He fought when necessary and that makes a wonderful chief. The ending was really action packed and amazing.

Ella was feisty and stubborn. I loved how she fiercely protected her mother and the secret. She was strong and headstrong. Also smart and wicked with her tongue. She earned her respect from her people and Cain. the attraction between the two was phenomenal. Those two could light up the night with their chemistry and spark. They just needed to step back and truly see each other. In time they did as they learned about one another. Especially Cain did. He saw beyond wanting her as a wife for peace. He saw her for her loyalty and fierceness. For her intelligence and her kindness. I loved how Cain saw this and how he slowly got Ella to see him-with a kitten.

The story was interesting and fun. The exchanges between Ella and Cain were so entertaining at first and then the heat turned on and we saw more. We saw them learn about one another and gain deep understanding and respect. They helped each other become better leaders and we see them fall in love and find a way to one another. That ending though wow just wow. I loved how Cain trusted Ella at that end and did what was right for her and for his clan. Great book.