Highlander Harrison MacMasters knows a pretty face can hide bitter deception. Once, he’d been drawn to Grace Winters and the temptation in her kiss. Now, he knows better than to trust her with anything, including his heart. But when he’s drawn into a risky mission with life-and-death stakes, he’s forced to watch over the one woman he hoped to never see again. Grace Winters will do anything to … anything to keep her sister safe, even if it means stealing the Crown Jewels themselves. But when she’s caught in the act, she’ll need to make a bargain with the devil to keep herself from the gallows and her family from the poorhouse. Too bad the one man she gave in to temptation with years ago now controls her fate and is playing a dangerous game of his own–with her heart.
Each book in the Highland Hearts series is STANDALONE:
* The Highlander Who Loved Me
* Lady Evelyn’s Highland Protector
* Tempting the Highland Spy
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Good plot. Romance, intrigue, spies, and lots of twists and turns.
Engaging, entertaining and murder. An honorable doctor and a lady thief are thrown together on a mission for Scotland. Past history between the two already established their compatibly, but the danger of the mission brings emotions neither one expected. What happens when the mission is over? Nothing like a stubborn Scot!
Tempting the Highland Spy is the third book in Tara Kingston’s Highland Hearts series. Though it stands alone just fine, I feel like I would have enjoyed it a little more if I had read the first two. References were made to past events that would have given me more details regarding the leads. That being said, I did find this book to be highly entertaining, and I very much enjoyed the hero and heroine.
Grace and her aunt were thieves (for a good reason!). While attempting to steal an important item, Grace was discovered by the violent man who had possession of it. She was saved by Harrison, with whom Grace shared a brief past. Harrison, the Highland Spy of the book’s title, knew what Grace was. She was coerced by both American and Scottish spies to help them in an investigation. In return for her cooperation, she would be pardoned for her crimes. Harrison was tasked with working with Grace. Together the two of them, along with the nicknamed “The Untamed Shrew” (Margaret was great!) set out for the job.
There was an interesting mystery here. Did Belle, the Notorious Heiress from America, kill her father? What, if anything, did her Scottish thespian fiancee have to do with it? And what the heck was up with his two creepy female relatives? The mystery was entertaining, but it’s the romance between Grace and Harrison that makes the story shine. You can’t help rooting for these two and hoping they can get away from their pasts and look to the future instead.
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
Tempting the Highland Spy by Tara Kingston is book Three in the Highland Hearts series. This is the story of Grace Winters and Harrison MacMasters. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book.
Grace was taught by her Aunt to lift things that were not hers…theft. But they are forced to make one more job that puts Grace back in the site of Harrison. Harrison is a spy who has been tasked with following up with a mission of possible theft that takes him to Grace someone he doesn’t think he can trust. But Grace is more than what he sees and they slowly start to learn trust and love.
Loved this story!
This story was absolutely fantastic! Harrison and Grace have a past history but circumstances have brought them together. They need to join forces to solve a crime, the only obstacle is their attraction to each other and trying to fight it. The mission is treacherous and dangerous they have to rely on each other to stay alive and solve the mystery.
The story is intense, with plenty of intrigue with lots of unexpected turns.. Villains aplenty and some surprises in the end. A page turner till the last page!
I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. This is my unbiased opinion.
Prepare to be pulled into a story of spies, suspense and of course romance that will intrigue you until the end! An American and a thief, Grace needs to earn money to take care of her sister and is prepared to do what is needed. Unfortunately she is caught in the act of stealing her current goods by none other than Highlander, Harrison MacMasters, who often works as an agent that retrieves stolen goods. How could it be the man she could not forget since their one night encounter a year ago? It seems fate steps in and they have to work together to solve a mystery that puts them both in danger. Will she tempt the Highlander beyond the adventure they are thrown into? A captivating romance that has you turning the pages and wishing for a conclusion that can only warm the heart.
Although part of a series, this can be read as a standalone. Plus have you noticed that gorgeous cover? Can you resist that Highlander? I thought not!
Harrison and Grace are forced to worked together to solve a crime. The problem is, they are also attracted to each other and trying to fight it. The mission is dangerous and they have to rely on each other to stay alive and solve the mystery. The story is filled with intrigue and some tense moments. The villains are not easily spotted and there are some surprises in the end. Harrison and Grace learn to set asid their differences and come to understand that love is what matters the most.
4.25 Stars
Highland spy Dr Harrison MacMasters knows a pretty face can hide bitter deception. Once, he’d been drawn to Grace Winters and the temptation in her kiss. Now, he knows better than to trust her with anything, including his heart. But now he’s forced to watch over the one woman he hoped to never see again.
Grace Winters will do anything to keep her sister safe, even if it means stealing the Crown Jewels themselves. But when she’s caught in the act, she’ll need to make a bargain with the devil to keep herself from the gallows and her family from the poorhouse.
This is the third book in the series but could easily be read on it’s own. We did meet both Harry & Grace in the second book & I’m so glad they’ve had their story. Another well written book from the author, the characters are well fleshed, Harry & Grace are very likeable & although they are attracted to each other & had spent a night together over a year ago they both know there’s no future for them. They are simply working together to solve a couple of crimes & find stolen antiquities. The secondary characters are well drawn & I particularly liked Mrs Carmichael. The book had me gripped from the start & held my interest until the last page. I’m loving the MacMaster siblings & very glad they are a large family
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Miss Grace Winters is an American and a thief. This particular mission in Scotland that she finds herself on is very important to her and her family. Her aunt who taught her how to relieve people of thier possessions is traveling with her , but can often be a problem.
Hopefully this will be the last time she needs to steal.
Dr.Harrison MacMasters is sometimes an agent who recovers stolen artifacts. The woman he is following is bound to be after one of them. It’s his sworn duty to stop her.
This mission will be difficult on a personal and professional level for both of them. The danger is real and unexpected.
A lovely historical romance with lots of adventure for our heroine and soul searching for our hero.
Very good fun. I loved it.