Book Review- In the Arms of a Highlander The McTiernays, #9)by Michele Sinclair

 

   

Romance

The McTiernay brothers will always be able to depend upon Brodie Dunstan’s loyalty, his sword, and his strength. But there is another kind of bond—one that can fell even a fearless warrior…
 
Brodie Dunstan was an honored McTiernay commander when he agreed to leave and help an allied clan. Eight years later, he’s back among the McTiernays at Lochlen Castle, yet despite the welcome, Brodie feels he’s still searching for his rightful place. The moment he rescues a storm-soaked young woman on the road to Lochlen, he wonders if he’s found it . . .
 
From nun to killer to royal spy, Shinae Mayboill has had little choice in her life’s path so far. Now, caught in a compromising position with Brodie after her rescue, she’s ushered into a hasty marriage. To her surprise, Brodie is unlike any man she has ever met, with a tenderness that belies his powerful persona. Their passion deepens every day. But when Brodie learns the truth about her past—and the real reason she has come to Lochlen Castle—will there still be room for her in the Highlander’s heart?

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3.5 STARS

I had mixed feelings on this story.  I liked both Shinae and Brody.  They were both bold strong people.  The story starts out really strong too with some pretty dramatic actions on Shinae's part.  And things stayed strong until it just seemed to really slow down quite a bit.  Some of that might to have been with all of the other people in the story.  I found myself getting lost a time or two with all of them.

The married sex was well written but to me there was way too much of it.

I did find Shinae's fellow runaway nun Isilmë was quite the interesting, unusual person.  Wherever she showed up things got stirred up.  She had grown up in the Abby and was so restricted that once she got out, she really let loose.  Not in a bad way but definitely showing how truly unique she was.  I got a smile or two from her shenanigans, when she wasn't being annoying. 

Everything does get taken care of and solved.  Even though it was a twist on who the murderous spy was when it was revealed it felt a little anti-climatic. But there was a H.E.A. which I was looking forward to.

 

 I received  an advanced reader copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.