Title:
Highland Wishes
Author:
Leanne Burroughs
Published By:
Highland Press
ISBN:
0-9746249-0-X
Release Date:
Available Now
Format:
Print
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Victoria Blackstone is determined not to follow in the footsteps of her betrothed's previous wives. Having suffered abuse at the hands of her father, she doesn't intend to suffer at the hands of her husband too. She plots to escape her fate knowing if caught, she would be punished severely. Grant Drummond wants revenge. He was told that his father was murdered by Victoria's father and has come to avenge him. Grant captures Victoria not knowing who she is and takes her Scotland. What will happen when Grant finds out who she is? Can Victoria survive in Scotland? All these questions will be answered by the end of the book.
Victoria is an amazing girl. Her spirit still remains strong even with the punishments meted out by her unloving and uncaring father. She is resilient but protective of her heart and body. Grant is a wonderful hero who is capable of extreme patience. A warrior on the outside, but he has a heart of gold. Although they get off to a rough start, Grant becomes her protector, lover and savior. He is able to break through her shell. It was extremely touching to watch him reassure her that he won't turn into her father. After so many years of cruel treatment, it takes a very long time before Victoria feels secure in her new home and her role as wife. These two characters are the focal point of the book and their love story drives the plotline. They are ably assisted by the many secondary characters who appear within the pages. The backdrop of Scotland and her inhabitants appear throughout this book and the author imparts her knowledge to the reader.
This story feels like an honest portrayal. The violence and hatred between the Scots and English is vivid. The reader can feel the deep emotions simmering below the surface. The author has shown throughout this book the depth of research she must have done. The author uses apt descriptions of people, places and language to pull the reader into the story. Ultimately, it is the characters that keep the reader turning the pages. Highland Wishes is a great Scottish historical romance with memorable characters. This is the first book this reader has read by this author and I hope it won't be the last. We look forward to Ms. Burrough's next book, the sequel to Highland Wishes.
Reviewed by: Susan
