Five boys destined to become Highland lairds are fostered together as brothers. Darach, Lachlan, Callum, Gavin and Kerr fight for their clans, for each other, and for their own true loves.When forced to choose between duty and honor…Darach MacKenzie vowed never again to let a woman near his heart after his betrothed betrayed him. It sparked an intense feud between his clan and the Frasers. With … feud between his clan and the Frasers. With all-out war on the wind, Darach can’t be distracted—not even by a sweet and charming lass who desperately needs his help.
This Highland Laird will find a way to have both
When Darach rescued Caitlin MacInnes from the clutches of vile Laird Fraser, she vowed to never let men or misery rule her life again. With Darach and the MacKenzie clan, Caitlin finally feels safe. But when Laird Fraser shows up to claim what’s rightfully his, or go to war, Darach will have to use all his brawn and brains to protect Caitlin—even if it means losing his heart.
The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Series:
Highland Promise (Book 1)
Highland Bride (Book 2)
Highland Betrayal (Book 3)
Highland Captive (Book 4)
Highland Thief (Book 5)
What People Are Saying About Highland Promise:
“Suffused with witty banter, adventure and passion, Highland Promise is a thrilling debut novel Scottish romance readers will fall in love with!”—ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author of the MacDougall Legacy series
“Alyson McLayne heats up the Highlands in the Highland Promise.”—AMANDA FORESTER, acclaimed author of My Highland Rebel
“Heart warming and tender beyond measure, Highland Promise will brighten your spirit.”—MARY WINE, acclaimed author of Highland Hellion
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The first book in this series starts with a promising premise—a powerful Highland laird, Gregor MacLeod, strives for peace in the land by fostering a boy from each opposing clan, five lads in all. Raised together, they form the bond of brothers. Highland Promise follows the first boy, Darach MacKenzie—a man now and in charge of his own Keep. He’s been embroiled in a bitter feud with the Frasers ever since he was betrayed by a Fraser woman, so it bothers him little to snatch an abused woman from the clutches of Laird Fraser. Caitlin MacInnes is grateful to be free of her abductor, but while she plots to leave Scotland and search for her mother’s family in France, she doesn’t expect to lose her heart to her brawny savior. This delightful romance kept me up far past my bedtime. Darach and Caitlin have a smoldering chemistry, and I raced to the end for the happily ever after. I look forward to the next book!
Gah! I was in need of a Highlander romance and this book was perfect. I loved these “brothers” and I started reading at 7 am and didn’t stop until I finished. What I loved most about this story was how it really had it all. I would go from swooning, to fanning myself and then laughing hysterically. It was truly a wonderful book from start to finish.
I really got sucked into the time period and loved the spirited (okay, okay stubborn) female heroine in this book. I found myself wanting to know about the rest of the foster brothers too, and love how they’re so totally alpha warriors with gooey romantic caramel centres 🙂 Enthusiastic two thumbs up!
This was a very enjoyable read, I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but I really liked her writing style and will definitely be reading the future books in this series!
The book opens with the set up for the series, in which Gregor MacLeod has defeated five other clans and demands that they foster their sons with him. He will raise the boys as brothers and teach them to be honorable warriors. The fathers have varying reactions, but in the end they all agree.
Darach MacKenzie first meets Caitlin MacInnes when he rescues her from his greatest enemy, Laird Fraser. Caitlin has been beaten and is barely coherent when Darach saves her – she is grateful to him, but doesn’t entirely trust him. So she only tells him part of her story – leaving out some very important details. Darach is attracted to Caitlin, but he has been burned by love and is not willing to let this woman into his heart, no matter how lovely or charming she is!
Caitlin is a delightful heroine, she is kind, naïve, innocent and funny, she also is trouble looking for a place to happen – no intentionally, but trouble seems to follow her, especially as she is a trifle impulsive. Even with all the problems she causes, everyone who meets her, likes her and she has a very giving nature and gift with both animals and people.
As Darach comes to know Caitlin better, the more he wants her, but marriage is not something he is willing to consider – or is he? Once he finally decides to marry her, all hell breaks loose and the secrets Caitlin has been hiding may tear them apart.
I really liked this book, it vaguely reminded me of Mary McCall’s book – which coincidentally is also titled “Highland Promise”. It is a moving story with characters that have suffered a lot pain and betrayal, but it is lightened up considerably by Caitlin’s misadventures and charming personality and Darach’s responses to her. The writing is good, the story moves at a good pace, it is amusing, has steamy love scenes, great secondary characters, evil villains, a soulmate type of love and a satisfying ending.
I did feel like the end of the book was rushed a little bit, but it didn’t really take anything away from my overall enjoyment of the story. I would be happy to recommend this title and look forward to reading future books about the rest of the “brothers”.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*
Love the series
I love this book 🙂
I just reread it so that I can read thr 2nd installment to the series and it’s as good as it was the first time I read it.
Side note I almost had a heart attack because at the end of the book it has an insert for the 2nd book which I guess was going to be called Highland Trouble and ended up being Highland Conquest 🙂
So back to this book, I love Caitlin for her innocence that gets her into so much trouble and Darach for opening up and loving her no matter what trouble she causes. The details are great and it was easy to imagine all of the beautiful scenes described.
I highly recommend this author and this series of you enjoy historical highland romances.
This book was kind of adorable, there is so much humour in it. The characters are all memorable. Darach was a captivating hero and Caitlin was sweet and funny when she wasn’t crying. I liked the storyline and it moved at a nice pace. The ending was literally perfect
“Doona give me daughters, Caitlin MacKenzie. My heart canna take it.”
4 out of 5 stars
This was so fun! There were just so many great moments that made me laugh. I found the hero and heroine so endearing. Great introduction to the series as well. It was just so entertaining and I enjoyed it immensely!
A brilliant start to a new series. Loved it! I can’t wait for the next in this series. HIGHLAND PROMISE is a phenomenal debut story for this author.
I received a review copy for Celtic Dragon Book Reviews. All opinions are my own.