So we all are familiar with the hugely successful story of Outlander, and know that there have been many other time travel romance set in Scotland written both before and since that success, but I can honestly say that of all of them I have read I haven’t enjoyed any as much as I did this new first-in-a-series. I was thrilled to have the chance to jump into a new series by one of my favorite historical romance authors after the ending of the Highlander heroes series by Maeve Greyson and this first story makes me think I will be roped in for a while as she takes us on a journey with their women out of time and the sexy men that capture their hearts. Kenzie MacMartin just wanted to get back the ornery ram that escaped his pen again, but when she ventures into a cave system she’s never seen before and finds herself in unknown territory she, her beloved border collie, and the crazy ram are in for a terrifying adventure. Mathias Stronach never imagined when he and his men were returning to their keep with reeved cattle they would stumble across a confused and oddly-dressed lass wandering the land with her faithful dog and strangely protective ram. When he determines to take her back to his keep, for her own safety, the fight she puts up only makes her more desirable, which he definitely doesn’t need as he is promised to another. The fire between these two only continues to grow as Kenzie fight for a way to return to her time even as she develops emotional ties to Mathias and his people, but can a woman out of time really find happiness in medieval Scotland? Kenzie was a wonderful character to get to know and watch grow as she found her footing in her new world, though it was obvious she fought her circumstances every step of the way. She doesn’t quite know how to deal with the fact that while she wants to return home, she is falling in love with this crazy and somewhat terrifying medieval warrior that can be sweet at the most unexpected of times. I loved seeing her deal with those dichotomies and embrace her new circumstances. Of course her interactions with her dog, the ram, and Matthias’s men were a laugh riot and brought me to tears laughing several times. Mathias is a man of his time to be sure, but at the same time he understands that women are to be treasured and he gives himself to the women in his life in a way many men of his time never would have. I enjoyed watching him interacting with his men, his friends and family, and of course with Kenzie as he found a way to untangle himself from his betrothal and give his heart to Kenzie without losing the respect of his clan or his place as their protector. The best times of the story was the quiet moments between Kenzie and Mathias when they were finding a way to share their hearts and bodies, that passion and sweetness was wonderful to experience. I am loving this series already and cannot wait for more; the wit, passion, and intelligence of the characters and the plot line will be keeping me coming back for many more installments for sure, Ms. Greyson.

This is the story of how Kenzie suddenly was transported back into the 13th century. She was just trying to catch a naughty sheep. She along with her dog and sheep got caught by Mathias and brought to the Stronach clan.

So on this time period, people who are just 'a bit different' is in danger of being branded as a witch or a spy. Kenzie was very vocal about her thoughts and often land her on difficult situations. At the start, I really did not like Kenzie. I feel like she is impulsive. Like she seems to want to die so much she can't keep her mouth shut.

To be fair, I like that she can decently defend herself. I like that she cares a lot about her pets. A few of her decisions I don't approve of but that's her life, lol.😅

Mathias is your typical guy on the 13th century. Very assertive and a bit of a male chauvinist which I guess is typical on books set on this time period.

The romance was too sudden on my opinion, it seems like they were exchanging 'I love you-s'after a few days(?) of knowing each other.

There are a few things I did not like on the plot, for example the conclusion. I wish Kenzie chose differently.

Though I have a few issues on the book, I still enjoyed reading this one. It was a quick read on the latter part.👍

*Thanks to the publisher for granting me access of this book via Netgalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest thoughts and opinions of the book.*

I love Time Travel and Historical Highland books. What a pleasant surprise to be able to enjoy both in the same wonderful story. The main characters are from different worlds. LITERALLY! The addition of tme traveling four-legged companions, simply inspired.
Thank you Maeve Greyson, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Maeve Greyson returns to time travel. I loved her time travel series, Highland Protectors. That series also included a good dose of magic/fantasy. This is the first book in her new series and nothing like the previous time travel series. However, it is a wonderful tale with likeable and some not so likeable characters, a bit of intrigue, and a lot of action. Kenzie MacMartin, a 21st century woman, has the moxie to survive the thirteenth century. Fortunately for her, she encounters Mathias Stronach. Also fortunately for her, Mathias is as patient as he is brawn. Complicating the situation is their mutual attraction. She wants to return to her own time, he doesn't want her to go, but he can't leave his clan. What decision do they make? What dastardly plans is the villain making? Reading this book is a treat. I have read almost all of the author's books and have never been disappointed. Her talent and vivid imagination is why Maeve Greyson is one of my favorite authors.

Kenzie MacMartinis a struggling sheep farmer in 21st century Scotland & knows if she doesn’t recover that registered ram, Ramsey that cost her a bundle, her dog Brodie won’t be the only one howling in the Highlands. And to make matters worse, when she chases that fool sheep through a cave, she discovers a troupe of trespassing re-enactors mucking up her land with some kind of clan skirmish complete with realistic weapons, monstrous warhorses, and a restless herd of Highland cows. Mathias Stronach questions his sanity in laying claim to the strangely dressed woman and her vicious wee dog & sheep. Perhaps he should have let the MacPhersons take her prisoner. When Kenzie realizes she’s barged into the thirteenth century, her priority is getting back to that cave and hoping if she retraces her steps, she’ll find her way back home. But vengeful clans, a medieval sociopath, and the mesmerizing warrior who draws her in like a bee to sweet clover thwarts that priority at every turn. Her head knows better. Her heart refuses to listen.
A very enjoyable series starter, The pace is very good, the characters have depth, the good guys are lovely & the bad are horrid. I loved the feisty Kenzie who coped so well with travelling back eight hundred years, I also loved Mathias who was honourable & determined to keep not only Kenzie safe but Brodie & Ramsey too. Their attraction was instantaneous but there were lots of hurdles for them to overcome & there were a few surprises on their journey. A lovely read but I would have thought Kenzie would have wanted to say goodbye to her father & brothers
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Entertaining, Time Travel Romance

She went into a cave chasing her sheep and ended up over eight-hundred years in the past. There, she found a hair-raising adventure, the love of her life, and a murderous sociopath. Would she choose to return to the future? Could she return if she wanted to do so? Mathias made a promise to marry the chief’s daughter, but he lost his heart to the woman who told him she traveled from the future. Treachery and intrigue await. I loved the story. I got lost between the pages, as I followed Kenzie on her romantic adventure. I recommend the book to those who like time travel romance with adventure and intrigue. Be prepared for a wild ride through the highlands of old.

Loving Her Highland Thief is time traveling romance set in Scotland. Honestly? When I read synopsis for this book all I could think about was Outlander and honestly I wasn’t sure what to expect. But luckily this was something different and much better.
Kenzie and Mathias are likeable characters who made readers root for them since beginning to end. The story itself was well written and I couldn’t put it down.
This genre isn’t my typical read but I really enjoyed this book. If you’re looking for fresh romance this is the right choice.
Thank you to NetGalley, the Publishers and the Author for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Love time travel books. Kenzie can give as good as she gets. I like it that she is also from the Highlands in the future. That her, her dog brodie and the ram Ramsey went thru with her and how protective they are. Mathias is in for a rude awakening at how brave she is and a strong woman in her own right. Things get testy when they start calling her a witch among other things. Plenty of suspense, action and heat. Great story. HEA.

I love a time travel romance, especially when they are in Scotland. This book begins with a bang. SHe runs into a battle while chasing a dog. From 2019 to 1203, she is in for a huge shock.

THe heroine spends her time determined to get home only to make an about face into I must stay in this horrible time for this man forever.

It was okay but not terribly memorable.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I love time travel romances and always extra love to those Scottish time travel romances! It was fun to see Kenzie as she arrives in the past and not realize it then learn how to live in the past.

Mathias and his clan members are not too impressed when they meet Kenzie but that changes as the book progresses - some for the better and some sinister.

It was hard to put the book down and just had to keep reading to find out how it worked out - did she stay in the past or did she go back to her time??? Would Mathias give up leading the clan for love or was duty more important??

The second romance was kind of sweet and unexpected and I enjoyed it along with the conclusion and the HEA!

Tracking her runaway sheep Kenzie MacMartin and her Brodie, her wee dog, end up in medieval Scotland where she thinks she’s stumbled on a reenactment of some sort history on her land. Mathias Stronach questions his sanity in laying claim to the strangely dressed woman and her vicious wee dog. I love Kenzie she’s worried about her farm and Mathias is trying to keep the crazy woman safe and alive. A captivating story of time travel and a 21st-century farmer and a 13th-century warrior. A great beginning to a new series. I have voluntarily read and reviewed this great book with a story so intricately woven story in this excellent time travel romance to find a love of a lifetime.

Readers should know that this one does have insta love. But it works perfectly well for the story. I actually really loved how this one unfolded and I need to read book two ASAP! The setting and feel of the story was great and I think readers of higher ya as well as adult will fall for this one.

Sheep farmer Kenzie MacMartin and her trusty collie are searching for a valuable escaped ram. The caves that she goes through will take her somewhere she never imagined.

Mathias Stronach and his men are in the process of stealing some Highland cattle when he has to rescue a strangely dressed young woman.

This is a time slip, historical romance. Our twentieth century heroine is in for a very difficult time. Our medieval hero has more than his share of trouble without a crazy woman turning up to cause more. Lots of fun, danger and great characters.

I loved it.

ends up in medieval Scotland in the middle of a battle! Coming from the 21st century has her a little scattered at first until she figures it out. Luckily she sheepdog and the sheep they were chasing come through with her.

Mathias, a highlander, protects her and takes her back to his keep. Let the adventure begin!!
A strong attraction, entertaining characters, including the animals, secrets and of course a little culture shock bring this story full circle.

Will she stay or go back home? An entertaining, fun story that will leave you only wanting more!

I enjoy time travel stories and really enjoyed Kenzie and Mathias's story. Story was very well written. Kenzie was from 2019 and ended up in 1203 with Mathias in the middle of a skirmish.
Loved all the characters - Kenzie, Mathias, Lilias, and Annag. However, I think the animals, Brodie and Ramsay, stole the limelight a time or two. Maeve Greyson included a nasty villain and suspense to keep your attention.
Great Story!

I really wanted to like this book, but it just left me feeling underwhelmed. I probably would not have finished reading it if I did not receive an ARC. However, I am still glad I read it to the end.

It’s a cute story, and I actually really like starting in modern time and going back in time. However, I just couldn’t get past the dreaded “insta love.” There was too much Stockholm Syndrome and not enough development between the characters.

Also… I hate to say, my feminism got the best of me with this book. Normally this is never an issue when reading romance, because let’s face it, that is what we are here for. But, I had a hard time turning my brain off when she… ahhh, now that would have been a spoiler. O_o

I will post the rest on goodreads so I can cover the spoiler for those who do not wish to read it.

All in all, it was ok.

Loving Her Highland Thief by Maeve Grayson is a new book in as series, Tome to Love a Highlander, which promises to be more time travel, as was this one. Kenzie MacMartin was chasing her very expensive ram into a cave when she felt odd, an odd trembling: must be vapors. When she came out the other side, she found a group of re-enactors; re-enactors who did not have permission to be on her property. Her dog, Brodie, was having none of it as well. She started taking names. She would be reporting this and pressing charges. It all of a sudden, dawned on her that something was not right and she asked Her "captor" what year it was. With his reply of 1203, she nearly lost it. The finest of this group, Mathias, had taken charge of her and was protecting her from other who may have been less honorable. Within several days they were back at the keep and then things really started happening. It turns out the internal politics of 1203 are every bit as complicated as modern politics.

Mathias had never been in love, but he was now, for all that he was betrothed to marry the laird's daughter, Lilias. Fortunately, she was no more interested in the marriage than was he and so she helped them. Everything was interesting, especially the secrets. Everyone had some. Mathias was strong, intelligent, and honorable, and wanted Kenzie although he knew it made no sense. Kenzie grew more and more enamored herself, although she missed her da and brothers. Navigating past men with ambitions and men from other clans was more difficult that it would seem when all of them wanted you dead. It was a good story, although I cam not a huge lover of time travel. It had plenty of action, romance, and friendship. It had everything. I recommend it.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Loving Her Highland Thief by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #dragonblade #lovingherhighlandthief

Author Maeve Greyson has created a fun Medieval Highlander Time Travel story that ends with a HEA. I enjoyed this book however it is not one of this authors best stories, I much preferred her Highland Heroes series beginning with book one The Guardian and her Highland Hearts Series beginning with My Highland Lover — I just feel like those books / series were more emotional.

The MC in this story are Kenzie MacMartin (from 2019) and Mathias Stronach (from 1203) and as with all time travel tales Kenzie does not adapt well at first when she realizes she has been hurled back to the medieval era. The romance between these two was pretty limited as they went from Kenzie fighting to return to her time to all of a sudden declaring she loves Mathias and staying with him. There are other sub-plots woven into the story that I am sure future books will fully explore. I just wish this book was meatier as I felt like a lot was skipped or skimmed over.

I will still be looking forward to the next book of the series!

3 Stars ⭐️ | 3 Flames 🔥

A Scottish lass wanders into a cave only to come out in 1203. Bewildered she is captured by a Highland Warrior who is as stubborn as she. As the personalities clash the outcome is inevitable… love! The story captured me right away and I was drawn into the emotional turmoil of this strong-willed lass. The decision between her life & family isn’t 2019 or he heart in 1203 made for a compelling dilemma. The bond with her animals was a nice touch, her and Brodie (her beloved border collie’s) relationship is incredibly endearing. The story was beautifully written and the characters go straight to your heart.

What's not to love about a 21st-century farmer and a 13th-century warrior in a time travel romance? At least Kenzie MacMartin has her history books to fall back on, but Mathias is thoroughly confused by the woman in strange clothing and peculiar speech. Kenzie thought her day was going badly when she had to chase the recalcitrant Ramsay down with her sheepdog Brodie, but emerging from a tunnel in a cave and finding herself in the middle of a battle, did not factor into the equation. Whilst Kenzie's main concern is getting back to her farm and her family, Mathias is more concerned about keeping the feisty woman safe. The attraction between them is real, but how can they possibly follow their hearts when there are so many hurdles to jump. I found this novel romantic and entertaining and loved the inclusion of the stubborn ram and the loyal Brodie. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.