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Highland Bride

Book 6 in the series:Murray Family

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"Highland Bride" by Hannah Howell is a historical romance novel set in the Scottish Highlands. The story follows the protagonist, Gillyanne Murray, a strong-willed and independent young woman who faces challenges from three neighboring lairds vying for her hand and lands. Despite the pressure, Gillyanne cleverly navigates the situation, outsmarting her suitors and ultimately choosing Connor MacEnroy as her husband. The novel explores themes of love, humor, and suspense as Gillyanne and Connor navigate their unconventional courtship and marriage, showcasing Howell's signature storytelling style filled with twists and turns.

Characters:

The characters showcase a mix of strength and inconsistency, with Gillyanne being a strong heroine and Connor representing a typical romantic lead who evolves.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style blends humor with historical romance, but can suffer from inconsistent character portrayal and overly detailed dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around Gillyanne's forced marriage dilemma amidst competing suitors vying for her land, highlighting themes of independence and transformation.

Setting:

The setting is established in the Scottish Highlands, emphasizing the conflict between clans as they vie for land and power.

Pacing:

The pacing of the book is variable, with some sections feeling slow due to drawn-out dialogue, while key events occur rapidly.

Notes:

Gillyanne Murray, the heroine, is a strong and intelligent woman.
She is the cousin of characters from previous Murray family stories.
Connor must marry Gillyanne quickly to prevent her father from interfering.
Three lairds are vying for Gillyanne's hand in marriage for her lands.
The story includes humorous elements about Gillyanne's interactions with the lairds.
Connor MacEnroy, the hero, struggles at first with treating women properly.
Gillyanne shows her independence by cleverly outsmarting the lairds without violence.
There is a need for a quick wedding due to a siege situation.
The story portrays a unique courtship between Gillyanne and Connor.
Gillyanne's character development involves teaching Connor how to treat a woman.
The book combines themes of romance, humor, and suspense.
The story has elements of anachronism and isn't a literal representation of historical Scottish customs.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may include themes of forced marriage and elements that could be perceived as assault.

Has Romance?

The book contains a moderate amount of romantic elements, characterized by the couple's evolving relationship.

From The Publisher:

Though she has yet to be courted by any man, spirited Gillyanne Murray decides the time has come to visit the dower lands gifted to her by her father's kinsmen. She arrives to find the small keep surrounded by three lairds, each one vying for her hand. . .and property. Though resolved to refuse them all, the threat of battle on her threshold forces her to boldly choose a suitor: Sir Connor MacEnroy, a handsome, daring knight of few words. As his wife, Gillyanne is stunned by his terse, cold distance-and her own yearning to feel passion in his arms. Now, bringing her healing touch to a land and a keep ravaged by treachery and secret enemies, she dares to reach out for the one thing she fears she may forever be denied. . .her husband's closely guarded heart.

Praise for Hannah Howell and her Highland novels. . .

"Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell." - Publishers Weekly

"Expert storyteller Howell pens another Highland winner." - Romantic Times

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