A woman who is wild, care-free, and full of adventure is running from the institution of marriage. Mary Elizabeth is not interested in marrying and would rather spend her days devoted to the outdoors and surrounded by friends.

When she meets a stable boy she is instantly attracted to him, little does she know he has a secret. Will she run when the truth is revealed?

The Duke needs to marry and produce an heir, secure his family and their succession. While against the idea of marriage he can't stop thinking about the innocent girl he befriended in the stables. Will she continue to engage with him once she knows the truth?

Family expectations, obligations, adventure, and a lot of fun in this telling of a woman who must find her husband and a Duke who needs to fulfill his obligation. A sinfully sweet adventure of a highland woman and an English Duke that keeps you on your toes until the very last page.

This was a decent story and I somewhat enjoyed both the hero and the heroine. However, nothing really stood out making it a great book.

This is the first book I have read by Ms English, and it is a wonderful introduction to this author.
How to Train Your Highlander is a wonderfully sexy and thrilling book, the story is fast and fluid, it moves from scene to scene at a fast and engrossing pace that will take you on a brilliant and hugely romantic journey. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed Mary Elizabeth and Harry's story! I've been waiting for it since the start of the series!!

Mary Elizabeth is determined never to marry. She would be happy to live her life up in the Highland's in the bosom of her family. However, her mother has other plans for her. She is determined that Mary Elizabeth marry and have a family of her own.

When Mary Elizabeth meets Harry, she has no idea that he is the Duke at whom's house she is staying. She thinks he is just a groom. Harry doesn't want Mary Elizabeth to know who he is because once she does, he is sure that she will start to treat him differently just like everyone else does.

What happens when Mary Elizabeth learns the truth? Can the relationship they have built survive the deception?

This was a great addition to the Broadswords and Ballrooms series and I can't wait to see what English has in store for us next!

I have loved this series and cannot wait to see what else Christy English comes up with next.

This was not my favorite highlander book. It wasn't terrible. It just wasn't right of me.

It took me some time to get used to the writing as it is somehow a bit distant and the author has a very unique style. this is not necessarily bad, of course, it just wasn't what I expected at first.
I was a bit put out though, when the deception, that domineered most of the action in the book, kept on and on and ....you get it, right? When our hero, Harry, Duke of Northumberland and our slightly hoydenish heroine Mary Elizabeth Waters who are both very special and very lovable characters, fell in love despite both of them very much trying to resist that pesky feeling, I might have smiled a bit goofily, sometimes I laughed out loud and I simply adored Mary and her Highlander brothers and their ways.
Blunt and to the point, loving and, well, protective as well, as Harry has to find out, her brothers don't beat around the bush when they think that their sister needs their help.

A well woven and convincing story, interesting and lovable characters - despite my reservations at the beginning, I really enjoyed this book. This was the first book by Christy English that I' ve read but it won't be the last.

Mary Elizabeth Waters is as wild as her beloved Highlands. However, her mother is determined that she must marry and has sent her to London to find a husband, which makes Mary Elizabeth want to run and hide in the Highlands. When she meets a man who she believes works in the stables, she thinks she’s finally found a man she likes. Turns out he’s the duke her mother wants her to marry.
I didn’t really expect to care much for this book. While I love highlander books, they tend to be very similar. However, I was very pleasantly surprised at it. I absolutely loved both main characters and loved following Mary Elizabeth throughout the story. It was a pretty quick read with some funny moments. I look forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend.

Book: How To Train Your Highlander by Christy English

Series:Broadswords and Ballrooms #3

Reviewer: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Heat Setting: Mild

Overall Setting: 5/5 Stars

Northumberland, 1820

This is the third book of Christy English’s Broadswords and Ballrooms series. I have enjoyed each and everyone although I would call the genre Scottish regency.

This story is about Mary Elizabeth Waters who will do anything to avoid marriage. She has the typical mother who wants her English daughter to marry an English titled gentlemen! Mary Elizabeth just assumed to avoid the entire marriage trap period! Plus her mother feels her Scottish daughter needs to calm down and get settled already! Only an Englishman will be able to handle this and settle her down.

The last thing Mary Elizabeth wants is to be settled down! She has been able to avoid two betrothals already. Plus she is proud of her Scottish heritage which she is terribly homesick for. Plus she feels Englishman want to control her like an animal on a leash. Almost like she would be caged or locked in.

Now her mama got them invited to Harold Percy, the Duke of Northumberland’s house party. Mary Elizabeth just knows her mama is scheming for she to marry this English Duke. She just wants to return to Scotland, roaming on the heather and thistles and swimming in the cold refreshing loch or burns!

At the Dukes party she mistakenly thinks the Duke is the stable boy. Finding the English ways strange, calling men 30 summers old boys! She makes a friend not realizing it's actually the Duke. Harold, the Duke, knows he will have to fess up and tell the truth eventually and hopes Mary Elizabeth will forgive his fib. The Duke is just tired of constantly being chased by these mothers and their daughters for a marriage offer. They don't even know him! He likes being unrecognizable and unknown by this Scottish beauty. It is quite refreshing and a wonderful change.

Will Mary Elizabeth forgive this English Duke? Possibly will she be furious, being played with like this?You will have to read this wonderful book to find the conclusion.

It's hilarious, Mary Elizabeth always carries blades on her, riding circles around any man. Yet she dances Scottish reels and Harold Percy, the secret Duke knows he must have her! She is the wild Scottish Thistle of his dreams!

Another fast paced page turning, it will make you laugh and make you cry. Wonderful plots wondering what the conclusion will be! This is my favorite book in the series filled with laughter, surprises, betrayal, forgiveness, trust, passion and love!

I read this phenomenal novel in one setting. As it was that magnificent! I highly recommend How To Train Your Highlander, by the gifted author, Christy English. Another book full of fun and enjoyment that I highly recommend!

This is a voluntarily advance ereader given by the publisher through NetGalley. All words, thoughts and ideas are my own.