The Highlander is a thrilling historical romance novel that is sure to captivate readers with its action-packed plot and fiery romance. Set in 19th century Scotland, the story follows the forbidden love between Farah and Dougan, two individuals from different worlds who find themselves drawn together despite the danger and obstacles in their way. The intense chemistry between Farah and Dougan is a highlight of the story, but I also appreciated how it explored deeper themes like family relationships and how your past impacts your present.

it started off with a bang in the asylum with Mena. loved how Dorian and Argent got her out. They were both abused her from her husband and him as a child by his father. I like her from the earlier book The Hunter. I enjoyed her interaction with the kids. H/h were a fun read. glad they got there HEA.

The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne has all the makings of a great romance set in the Highlands: the English vs Scot undertone, the wild Highland hero, the competent English nanny...yet, the heat, the unique story and the characters make all the difference. Highly recommed this one!

The previous books in this series -- The Highwayman and The Hunter, respectively -- featured broken heroes; The Highlander, however, features a broken heroine.

Mena St. Vincent was rescued from the asylum by Dorian Blackwell and Christopher Argent and sent to the Highlands under a false identity to protect her from her husband and his family. Mena has a lot of fire and grit, and despite her past, she is stronger than she knows.

Liam and Mena have instant chemistry, but there was something off about this novel that I didn't experience while reading the first two. I didn't inhale it; it took longer to finish. I cannot really articulate what that "something" was, only that I didn't enjoy The Highlander as much as I had hoped I would.

Loved Liam and Mena's story!!

Liam is a hard man and it takes the kind heart of Mena to break through the walls that he has put up. I love that we get to see one of the Victorian Rebels with his children. He doesn't exactly know what to do with them, but Mena helps him develop a relationship with them.

I will have to say that this is one of the best series that I have ever read and I can't wait for the next book to come out!

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The Highlander book 3 in the Victorian Rebels series by Kerrigan Byrne. I love the other books in this series and was excited to read this one. Liam and Philomena story can be read as a stand alone. Liam needs a governess and when Philomenas friends send her to Liam to keep her safe from her husband that had her sent to an asylum. Liam knows she has a secret but can he find out what it is?

This is filled with strong characterizations and enjoyable plot points. It's not revolutionary for the genre, but it follows what works. Readers loyal to the genre will not be disappointed, and those new to the genre will enjoy the writing.

As always I want to thank Random House Loveswept and NetGalley for providing us with a copy of these books so that we could bring you this review.

Kerrigan Byrne has this way of writing these regency jackasses that are completely redeemable once they meet the right woman. They only need that strong woman who isn't afraid of putting them in their place or telling them how things will be. Though I have to say to have Philomena stand up to The Demon Highlander no matter what was great. She helps bring him down a few notches and makes him see what an idiot he has been. With Ginny my heart hurt for a while. The things she had to do to protect her family and how she then is treated by the man who owns her heart was so sad. But it was fun to see that she got a bit of revenge on Cole and his lack of memory of her. I can't wait to see what else Kerrigan Byrne has for us.

I give both these books 5 historical kisses...

Happy Reading... Adri

Now the fantastic writing that is this story! Colonel Liam MacKenzie is the hero or like many of Byrne’s writing, an anti-hero. He has a troubled family history and is known for his ruthlessness on the battlefield. He carries many demons from his past such as his difficult and abusive relationship with his father to the suicide of his wife. As Liam returns to his clan he is faced with the task of raising his children. Something that he cannot do alone so he needs to find a governess.
Miss Philomena can’t get far enough from London and the chance to escape to the highlands is the perfect opportunity for her. With the help of two friends, Millie and Christopher Argent-from the previous book- she finds herself Liam’s new governess.
As Liam and Mena begin to get to know each other they both have secrets that they want to keep hidden but their pasts are racing to catch up with them. Liam knows that Mena is running from her past and the wounds she carries are visible both physically and emotionally. Neither Liam nor Mena are ready to let their guard down and really believe that another can come to love them despite their wounded pasts.
So, some confessions. I have to say that I don’t like instant lust stories and most of Byrne’s stories the characters instantly fall for one another. The obstacles they face are either external or obstacles that will come to resolution with time. What always keeps me glued is that the storylines are so well plotted and the twists and turns are so unexpected. Towards the end there were some things I anticipated and others I did not! I really enjoyed Liam and Mena’s story and I am happily inserting the next cd of “The Duke” and I’m ready to jump into Cole and Imogen’s story!

This series has been hit or miss with me, with this one faring much better than the others. I enjoyed the set up, and the feeling that those who have read the series have a better idea of what is going on than the Hero. This also was one of the more believable thusfar

I thoroughly enjoyed The Highlander! I felt for Mena. I loved the opening scene at the asylum and of course, her rescue.

I initially thought that Liam MacKenzie was a little too intense for Mena, but he was the perfect hero to fight for Mena. Love the romance and love all the characters!

Kerrigan Byrne is a relatively new author for me but I've loved every book in this series and The Highlander does not disappoint!

By my last few reviews you can tell that I’m on a Kerrigan Byrne kick, and I’m loving it!

This is book three in Victorian Rebels series, and even though they’re all written so that you can read them as a stand alone, I would highly recommend you read them in order, especially because of this heroine, which we meet in the earlier books. And truly, once you’ve read any of these books, I am 100% sure you’ll be tracking them all. They are that good and that awesome!

I am impressed with not just prose, which is flawless, but with the characterization, plot and pace. Every one of the stories I’ve read so far have been beautifully crafted and executed with perfection, from prologue to epilogue.

‘The Highlander’ is one of those heart wrenching and heartbreaking stories that will live with you as much as ‘Flowers from the Storm’ or ‘Knight in Shining Armor’. It’s a story filled with complexity of human nature and suffering. It will captivate and hold your attention with its many twists and turns, but also with its secondary characters who’ve been developed as much as our hero and heroine.

Get it! Read it! NOW!

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I've read some amazing historical romance in the past year. Some have even reached spectacular heights. But none can touch The Highlander. The thought that kept going through my mind while I was reading this was ‘I didn’t even know they wrote historical romance like this anymore.’ This story, even outside of this series, felt epic to me. And I feel blindsided in the best way. I read the first two books and enjoyed them, but they felt ‘bulky’ to me, as if they needed a good 25-30 pages of hero angst shaved from the book. Don’t get me wrong – there were great stories between those pages, but in going back and re-reading my review for The Hunter, I mentioned how there was something about this series that I just couldn’t give myself over to. That was not the case with The Highlander. I was so enraptured with this story that it consumed me. If I wasn’t reading it, I was cursing whatever I was doing (work) that was hindering me from reading it.
This book starts off with a punch that left me slack-jawed, and I don’t think I recovered until, the end, when finally, Mena was avenged. I adored her character. That she was able to be open to anyone after what she went through was a testament to how strong a woman she was, and that she stood up to the ‘Demon Highlander’ even though she was scared out of her wits solidified that strength – and not just for the reader, but for Mena as well. Liam’s character could be brutish, but it was clear there were a lot of layers to him just waiting to be discovered. It was sad to me that all he could see in himself was his father when it was so obvious he was full of the compassion his father lacked. And I know it shouldn’t, but listening to Liam’s self-recrimination in this book (insomuch as it pertained to his lust for Mena) was hilarious. But as the book wore on and we saw the shame he carried for other things, it took on a much graver tone, and I ached for Liam. Heroes who are convinced they are beyond redemption are my weakness, and Liam nearly brought me to my knees. He really was a gentle giant, and he had no idea.
The Highlander, while it had some of the most serious moments of the series so far, had an overall lighter tone to it than the previous installments, and I think it needed that. Especially for someone who is just discovering the series and reading the books back to back. This is a series that could take an emotional toll on a reader; it certainly has me.
What I really loved about his book was the amount of growth for both characters. I loved how Mena was able to finally come to understand and even appreciate the ‘demon highlander’ when he appeared on her behalf. The shock and awe Mena felt at Liam being so determined to keep her safe – I just loved it. This was a man who held very dear those he loved, and he would do anything to protect them. And when this man turned on the charm, poor Mena. She had no prayer of resisting him. And man…when she finally gave in – we are talking smokin’ hot. The love scenes in this one were so sexy, but with as gruff, untouchable, and smoldering as Liam was, of course it was. The whole book felt like foreplay. Of course, the whole book was moving toward one main event, and when we finally learn Mena’s husband’s motives and just what he was trying to do to her, my heart broke for her. I can’t imagine how Liam felt.
We got to see the couples from previous books in this series in essential ways – nothing gratuitous about their appearances, which is something I always appreciate. I like it when the book is concentrated on the current characters instead of the last one. And oh, man - the thought of Liam, Christopher Argent, and the black heart of Ben More prowling the streets of London together in search of retribution is a much sexier thought than it should be. This book was a huge win for me, and I could go back right now and listen to it from the beginning. If you read one historical romance this year – it should be this one.
I flipped back between print and audio for this one, but it was mostly audio for me. I love Derek Perkins, the narrator for this series. His reading is phenomenal, and it’s clear he understands these characters and where they’re coming from. He is someone whose backlist I will peruse to see if something sparks my interest.