About HIGHLAND CONQUEST:
Cain Sinclair has a plan. In order to finally bring peace to his clan, he will wed the young female chief of their greatest enemy. Only problem: capturing her and forcing her back to Sinclair castle doesn’t exactly make her want to say yes. Ella Sutherland may be clever, passionate, and shockingly beautiful, but what she isn’t is willing.
Every attempt Cain makes to woo her seems to backfire on him. A gift? The kitten practically claws his eyes out. A competitive game of chess? Even when he wins, he loses. It seems the only time the two ever see eye to eye is when they’re heating up Cain’s bed. Still, the only thing Ella truly wants is the one thing he cannot offer her: freedom.
But when Cain discovers she’s been harboring a secret—one that could threaten both clans’ very existence—he’ll have to decide between peace for the Sinclairs or the woman who’s captured his heart.
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What I thought about Highland Conquest
As I started to read Highland Conquest, I transported, not just to Scotland but back to some of the earliest romances I read back in my teens. I immediately liked that about Highland Conquest.
George Sinclair raised his four sons to believe they were the four horsemen of the apocalypse. They are fighters through and through. In an opening battle with the rival Sutherland clan, George Sinclair is killed and the oldest son Cain goes after the warrior who gave the order -- and it's the beautiful daughter and chief of the Sutherland clan, Arabella. She's no match for Cain, and he captures her with the intent to bring the two families together in marriage to achieve the peace he sees in the future.
Cain really isn't like his father off the battle field, and he's committed to uniting the families without further bloodshed. But Ella isn't quite on the same page with him, so he must woo her to achieve his goals. And if that kiss Cain gave her as he chased her is any indication, it doesn't take long for Arabella to see the merits of his plan.
There is a few obstacles to the plan though, like a huge secret that could have long lasting consequences for Cain and his brothers quest to become the most powerful clan in Scotland. There's also another clan that wants the Sutherland lands and daughter.
I really enjoyed this story. There's good chemistry between Cain and Ella, and it was easy to root for them to vanquish their considerable enemies. I loved Ella -- she was strong and determined and a good match for Cain. There's also some interesting dynamics with Cain's three brothers that has me hooked on this series, so I'm eager for more.
Overall, a very satisfying and enjoyable historical tale that kept my interest to the final pages.
An ARC was provided. This is my honest review.
About the Author
Heather McCollum
Heather McCollum is an award winning, historical paranormal and YA romance writer. She earned her B.A. in Biology, much to her English professor's dismay. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood of 2009 Golden Heart finalists. The ancient magic and lush beauty of Great Britain entrances Ms. McCollum's heart and imagination every time she visits. The country's history and landscape have been a backdrop for her writing ever since her first journey across the pond. When she is not creating vibrant characters & magical adventures on the page, she is roaring her own battle cry in the war against ovarian cancer. Ms. McCollum recently slayed the cancer beast and resides with her very own Highland hero, rescued golden retriever & 3 kids in the wilds of suburbia on the mid-Atlantic coast.
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