Summary
When the King decides that the best way to find peace between the MacGregor and Campbell clans is to marry them together, Malcolm and Sorcha find themselves married two hours later! Although there is definitely attraction between them, they are centuries old enemies and both are trying to make the other miserable. Malcolm tries bad manners and indifference, while Sorcha tries being rude and annoying. But, since they are both stubborn Scots, neither won concedes and they find themselves enjoying each other’s company and getting past their family feud. But when their castle is attacked, it will put their love and trust to the ultimate test.

Tropes: Steam warm, Scotland highlands, Titled Hero, Beta Hero, Virgin heroine, New Girl in Town, Enemies to Lovers, Marriage of Convenience, Stuck Together, Scotland, Highland Warrior

The Plot : The plot was really well done; the circumstances were believable and the characters played into it perfectly. I didn’t get annoyed with either Malcolm or Sorcha with their many attempts to push the other away. There were enough secondary characters to move the story along, some of which became integral parts in the overall plot! Having Malcolm and Sorcha, unknowingly, kiss the night before their forced wedding allowed them to both realize they were attracted to each other regardless of their feud which made it harder for them to hate each other!

The Heroine : Sorcha Campbell is Scottish, buy grew up in the British court, so after being married and journeying far away to the Scottish highlands with no friends or family to an unfamiliar place, she is rightfully nervous. She adapts quickly and finds she enjoys a simpler life and their traditions and she starts to see it as her home. She has been so brainwashed by her fathers hate for the MacGregors that she is even slower to trust him than Malcolm is of her!

The Hero : Malcolm MacGregor is a typical Scot, tall, muscular and red-haired, feared by everyone, but he is an honest, gentleman who has a sweet side once you get past his exterior. Even being forced to marry, he promises Sorcha’s father to look after her safety which he does on several occasions. His admiration and care for Sorcha is just so sweet and he truly does want their marriage to work because he would love to have a family and she also softens him.

The Steam : There is one bedroom scene but, honestly, the romance and adventure was so well written and swoon that I didn’t mind at all!

Stand Out Moment : Several scenes come to mind, but when Malcolm canes back from fighting and she stitches him up is probably my favorite!

Who Would Like This : If you are looking for a romantic adventure set in the Scottish highlands, you can’t go wrong picking this gem up!

Final Thoughts : I love when I am sad at the end of a book such as this one, so I am going to immediately start on book two! ( )

I love reading Campbell vs MacGregor stories so I jumped on this when it was offered and I wasn't disappointed.
In trying to end the present feud between Malcolm MacGregor and Angus Campbell, King Charles II orders Campbell"s daughter, Sorcha to Marry Malcolm. Calamity ensues because, of course, neither wants the marriage.
Thank goodness Malcolm has the patience of a saint because I was ready to choke Sorcha. Yes, she drove me nuts. Malcolm on the other hand, he is a hard working Laird trying to take care of his people and not upset the King in the process. I don't want to give too much away but Sorcha does redeem herself.
This is a fun, witty, and at times serious story. There is a lot of witty banter that is sometimes downright hilarious. It's also captivating, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this series.

I received this book for review on Celtic Dragon Book Reviews. All opinions are my own. ( )

With a B.S. in History, M.A. in English, a sense of humor by a woman who loves a happy ever after, Author Michelle McLean pens an entertaining tale.

Taking a feud of long-standing between the Campbells and the MacGregors, she weaves a tale which will keep you laughing, if for nothing more than the heated banter between Sorcha Campbell and Malcolm MacGregor.

King Charles II is tired of this feud. He wants it to end, therefore commands this marriage to take place. Malcolm doesn’t want to displease the king, for he is a friend and he’s been good with the MacGregor clan. He cares not to have the king’s wrath and lose his standing. However, it isn’t below him to think of ways to get this marriage annulled, particularly since his new wife makes him wish he didn’t have ears. His plan is to have her proclaimed insane. He feels a bit guilty about it, but values his freedom above all.

As Malcolm wants his freedom, so does Sorcha Campbell. To be wedded to the enemy? Never!! She and her maid, Berta, work up a scheme which backfires a wee bit. Well, maybe a lot! Her plan is to ask for an annulment on the grounds of her new husband unable to consummate the union.

When I wasn’t laughing, I was rolling my eyes–scenes very cleverly written. These two totally deserve each other! Malcolm just wants to go back to the Highlands – alone. But it doesn’t work out that way. Sorcha’s duplicity very nearly gets herself imprisoned. Malcolm saves Sorcha from herself thereby sealing his fate — at least for the near future.

Malcolm is honorable to the end, although it may just kill him. Sorcha has a change of heart. Maybe she could live with Malcolm, but her maid has a poor influence on her, making her doubt Malcolm’s intentions. Malcolm has little faith in his new bride and easily thinks the worst of her. Can these two ever move forward, already? Outside forces create more havoc. This adds up to one fast-paced battle between Sorcha and Malcolm. Eventually, both hearts are ensnared, giving the reader a most satisfying happy ever after.

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