Someone is plotting to kill the Cameron laird. To learn who it is, Alan MacKenzie must distance himself from the clan. But headstrong Kirstie, the laird’s sister and the lass he’s loved from afar, is also determined to uncover the perpetrator, which puts her in terrible danger. He can either protect the clan or shield her. One false move could cost their lives. Kirstie Cameron’s plan to discover … to discover the men who will murder her brother is threatened, because annoyingly handsome Alan Mackenzie refuses to leave her alone. He broke her heart years ago, but she can’t deny the attraction between them.
He can’t stay away. She can’t push him away. And the temptation could get them all killed.
Each book in the Highland Pride series is STANDALONE:
* Highland Deception
* Highland Redemption
* Highland Temptation
* Highland Salvation
* Highland Obligation
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One thing I absolutely love about being a NetGalley reader is the opportunity to discover new authors. Lori Ann Bailey is new to me; after reading this book, she now has a new fan. I was afraid I would be lost starting the series with book three, but it entirely stood on its own. The only bit of Scottish history I was familiar with was the period around Culloden (thanks, Outlander!), so the time of the Covenanters was totally new to me, and quite interesting.
Kirstie and Alan were friends years ago, and she was totally in love with him. When she was seemingly rejected, she left home to live with another clan. They are reunited at a large gathering where Covenanters were trying to get clans to convert from Catholic to Presbyterian. Kirstie believes there is a plot to kill her brother, and she is at the gathering attempting to find information to save her brothers. Then she runs into Alan, who is on the side of the Covenanters….or is he?
Thus follows a fast-paced story full of intrigue, action, dealing with the past, and very steamy romance. Alan and Kirstie are wonderful characters, though sometimes you want to smack some sense into one or both of them! This book is a Highland romance that is not to be missed. Set aside plenty of reading time because you won’t want to put this one down.
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
Action-packed tale of second-chance love amidst religious and political turmoil in the Highlands.
The third book in the Highland Pride series, Highland Temptation can be read as a standalone, but as is always the case with a family series, it’s best to read the previous books in order to meet the characters and gain more background of the overarching plot.
The story flows easily and the characters are well-defined. Kirstie and Alan are at the center of every situation and the growth of their love for each other developed naturally. The historical basis for the plot was researched carefully and it showed in the story.
I had some moments of discomfort with the amount of violence, but it’s probably consistent with the times. The romance between Kirstie and Alan is believable and their struggle to survive had me turning the pages until they get their happy ending.
Highland Temptation is an involving read and I’m thankful to Entangled for providing me with an advance copy to read and review.
This was AMAZING!!!!
Lori Ann Bailey has once again written a winner! I couldn’t get enough of Alan and Kristie they had fire strength, determination and a fierce love for each other even though for Kristie Alan had broken her heart and trust long ago.
They definitely get a second chance at love they surely deserved it. Both of them are on a mission but it gets dangerous when Alan can’t bring himself to leave Kristie to her own devices. And God help any man that touches her, even though she’s making his life and mission very very difficult.
This had everything in a historical romance, brawny Highlanders, a feisty heroine steamy chemistry hold your breath action and a love that just explodes from the pages.
I can’t wait to see what is next. I do hope Finley and Malcolm get a story of their own.
I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion
Highland Temptation by Lori Ann Bailey is book Three in the Highland Pride series. This is the story of Alan Mackenzie and Kirstie Cameron. I have read the previous books, but feel you can easily make this a standalone book.
Alan didn’t have a great childhood and due to that he was taken in by the Cameron’s when he was around 11 years old. Alan, never felt he was good enough for the clan and worried about his past. So when a few years later Kirtie who now was 16 years old told him that she loved him he felt he had to turn her away and made it know to her that she felt like a sister to him hurting her so bad that she left
Kentillie and went to live with her best friend Blair MacNab at the MacNab stronghold. Alan couldn’t tell Kirstie that he loved her and thought more of her than that because he didn’t feel worthy of her. But now she is back at trying to find the people that are out to her her brothers. Alan has put himself at the fore front of protecting her but will he be strong enough to keep his true feelings from coming out.
Loved reading their story!
I was looking forward to a really good read when I started this book – well – it was MORE! It was a wonderful read. The characters were compelling, the story was interesting and action-packed – and – well – there were Highlanders. I believe this is only the third book by this author, but you’d never know it. I’ve read some seasoned authors with many, many books under their belt whose stories don’t flow as seamlessly as these do. You feel as if you are right there in the midst of the turmoil between the Royalists and the Covenanters. The suspense is thick in the air and danger is everywhere. You can feel it, smell it and taste it.
Kirstie Cameron has lived away from her beloved home, Kentillie, for three years now. Not because she wanted to, but because she couldn’t live with the pain of staying. Three years ago, at age seventeen, she finally found the courage to tell the man she loved with all of her heart that she loved him. She hoped he returned her love because she wanted a future with him. She loved him – she’d always loved him and she always would. Then, he ripped out her heart and stepped on it. He told her that they could never be because he saw her as a sister. A SISTER! So, Kirstie has spent the last three years living with her best friend, Blair MacNab at the MacNab stronghold.
Alan MacKenzie has never considered himself a MacKenzie because that clan shunned his family, became Covenanters, and abandoned his mother to be murdered by his father. No, he was a Cameron in heart and soul. The Cameron’s had taken him in when his mother was murdered and his father fled when Alan was only eleven. The Cameron’s loved him, nurtured him and treated him as one of their own. He’d never shame or betray them. So, what was he to do when the love of his life, the woman he wasn’t good enough for, declared her love for him? He couldn’t tell her that he loved her in return because he might have his father’s madness. So, he told her that she was like a sister to him and that was all it would ever be. Then, she went away to live somewhere else and he never knew why. [*smiles* Well, maybe he wasn’t the sharpest tack in the pack]
This is the third book in the series, so we know all about the plots of the Covenanters against the Royalists. This plot is a diabolical one – get rid of all of the existing Royalist lairds and convert their clans by force, marriage or whatever other means they had. The Camerons are aware of the plot to kill them and the other Lairds at an upcoming meeting of the clans, so they have come up with a plan to foil the plot and get rid of the Covenanters – or as many of them as they can. They’ll have Alan reclaim his MacKenzie name and pretend to have broken with the Camerons by converting to Presbyterian. He’ll infiltrate the Covenanters and relay all of the plans to the Camerons.
Kirstie has also gotten wind of the plot to murder her brothers and she plans to uncover the plot and stop it. So, she attends the Clan meeting with the MacNabs and begins her flirtation with all of the Covenanters, hoping to learn their secrets.
Imagine the shock when Alan and Kirstie see each other – and Alan is a Covenanter. Kirstie can’t believe that – there is something off about that but she doesn’t have time to worry about that. She’s busy trying to uncover the plot, search bedrooms at the castle and fight off the amorous advances of all of the Covenanter men.
It is exciting to see Kirstie and Alan dancing around each other – trying to fight their attraction and still work, separately, of course, to foil the plot. Alan finds it hard to concentrate on what he has to do because he’s always protecting Kirstie from some mishap or another.
One thing I did question though – at one point, Kirstie is in a bit of a bother. She needs to escape the bonds on her arms – tied above her elbows I think. She has to wriggle around and do some contortions in order to get to her dagger strapped to her thigh. A resourceful girl, right? Well – there was a very long, sharp sword laying on the floor near where she stood. She could have used that much easier than trying to get to the dagger and then get it positioned to cut the twine. Just a thought.
The only bad thing about the book is that it ended and now I have to wait for the next one! I wonder who will be next. Maybe Finlay and Blair will get their own book – maybe it will be Kirstie’s brother Malcolm. I can hardly wait to find out! I hope you’ll read and enjoy this wonderful book as much as I did!
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This is set in a very volatile time in Scottish history. Clans were set against each other because of religious differences.
Alan Mackenzie has gone undercover to discover just what the plans are for the royalist clan chiefs who refuse to accept the religion being pushed on them by Parliament.
Kirstie Cameron left her own clan to stay with a friend because the man she wanted didn’t want her. Now she must face him again, but it looks like he is betraying her family. Murder is being planned, she must discover who is involved.
An emotional and exciting story full of danger and nasty and nice characters. Our heroine has got a silly habit of not doing as the men in her life tell her to. That can be very dangerous. Our hero has spent his life battling the demons of his past. Can he put them to rest and accept what life now has to offer??
Great fun.
4 Stars for Highland Temptation by Lori Ann Bailey is an entertaining read full of adventure, secrecy, danger, and spying between the Royalist and the Covenanters in their fight to see Scotland and England of one religion. This fast pace storyline has wonderfully created places and characters with a whole lot of smoking hot passionate (open bedroom door) love scenes!
The only negative thing in my opinion was I felt there were too many full on lengthy love scenes. I began to start skipping through numerous pages to get back to the story at hand.
I recommend this book to everyone who loves a entertaining Scottish historical steamy romance and spy novel.
As the third book in her Highland Pride series, this story delivers a powerful punch. The hero and heroine are both very strong, and the characters in the story are well-developed and very interesting. The story is full of drama and suspense, moves at a very nice pace and has some sizzling romance in it. There is treachery a foot! Danger from people who you do not suspect. It’s a riveting story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. I highly recommend it.
Book:Highland Temptation
By Lori Ann Bailey
Series: Highland Pride, Book #3
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Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
June 1643
This book centers on turbulent times in Scotland which is about religion, faith, force and power. Now there were rumors that Catholic royalists, clan leaders are being murdered! The Catholic royalists, that didn’t support Protestant Covenanters, are being murdered! Plus, there might be an execution name list of all the Royalist clan leaders to be terminated. Plus some have overheard Kirstie Cameron’s brothers are on the list, including her brother Lachlan, The Laird of Clan Cameron. Covenanters desire to support the English Parliament and their desire to take strength from King Charles. This was an English issue, but Scottish government declares every Scotsman to beat the King’s forces! On some level they dream of a unified Scotland.
Going undercover:
Alan Mackenzie is shocked to learn his Lairds sister is trying to get close to all the men in the enemy clan, to find out information concerning her brothers. So he is trying to protect her without blowing his cover. As he is secretly working at espionage for Kirstie’s Laird brother. So he is acting as if he despises the family that raised him!Kirstie Cameron was trying to get
information on who was attempting to murder her brothers. Yet she is in the enemy clan territory. Not only that, but Alan is the one man whom she was in love with. He had rejected her and who broke her heart years ago, which forced her to leave her families lands and clan. He still makes her heart tingle with butterflies in her stomach! Also, it is her Laird’s brother-former best friend. Kirstie doesn’t realize he too is undercover.
Alan sees Kirstie is even more beautiful all grown up, than when he last saw her long ago. He might not be able to touch her but he’ll be damned if he let any of these murdering weasel Covenanters touch her! Even though she seems to be flirting with each and every one!
These two former would be lovers have a lot of baggage. In addition some big solid obstacles and dividers to remove. That is if they can ever open their hearts, trust, reconcile, and move forward and love again. As both have low self esteem issues.
He feels he carries the sins of his father, which caused the early death of his mother. He fears this could be Kirstie future if he was to wed her. She just felt so rejected, as she has never been comfortable in her own skin with big crowds of people. Usually stays in dark corners alone. Only animals especially horses does she feel comfortable and at peace with herself. So when the shy lass opens up to heartbreak, she exiles herself from family and the clan she loves! It is only the day after he broke her heart and rejected her.
As it has been years since they lived under the same roof. Is it too little too late, or can they ever reveal the truth and the real reasons for their past difficulties, dilemma, and complications? Not to mention each of them are putting themselves in explicit danger snooping and investigating an enemy clan. This could result in torture and death for both Kirstie and Alan.
As Alan was always trying to do the right thing she being his best friends sister. Not to mention he feels he is protecting her from him and the monster he inherited from his father! Plus he still feels he would be dangerous to any woman. It was the Camerons that took him in as a lad. How could he betray them by lusting after their daughter/sister? Yet seeing this beauty all grown up is making Alan feel things that should be forbidden to him! Not to mention each of them are putting themselves in explicit danger, with espionage and infiltration. In other words spying and gaining the enemies trust. This is for secret information, snooping and investigating. As an enemy clan that wants to to harm to the Cameron clan leaders. This could result in death for both Kirstie and Alan!
Lori Ann Bailey, pens another exhilarating, quick paced, page turning tale. It will make readers both shiver and swoon! This remarkable story is absolutely unforgettable!
A fabulous summer read that historical romance readers don’t want to miss. It’s the third novel in her Highland Pride series. It can be read as a stand alone book as her previous books in this series. This phenomenal novel is so wonderfully incredible!
A second chance romance story with true historical facts. It has all the elements historical romance readers love! Emotional passionate love story, historical facts and issues between Royals and Covenanters. It is an exciting adventure, misunderstandings, complications, betrayal, threats, rejection, heartbreak, murdering schemes, rekindling love, passion,and so much more. The setting, plotting, dialogue characters are all absolutely superb! I was holding my breath in this twisting and turning trail, not knowing what could possibly happen next!
I highly recommend Highland Temptation by Lori Ann Bailey.
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Highland Pride Series
By Lori Ann Bailey
1)Highland Deception
2)Highland Redemption
3)Highland Temptation
This one captured me faster than I expected thanks to the intrigue and the kilt of course. The story itself will pick you up and take you thanks to the clever story telling of this author sprinkling the undercover business with also the mission to find out answers. The characters Alan and Kristie do the job of unfolding it out for us with the charisma that they have. Interject that this also has the second chance to it you are lost for a while. As they also have their chemistry the danger seeps in with you being trapped right there wanting the answers also. This formula was one that leaves a reader so very satisfied that you feel like the cat and the canary.
Lori Ann Bailey’s writing keeps getting better and better. Highland Temptation is the 3rd book in the Highland Pride series but can be read as a standalone and what an amazing book it was. Her characters were wonderful, the storyline suspenseful and the descriptions vivid! I truly loved this book. The infatuated young child who is in love with her brother’s best friend whom they call brother is a genre that is one of my favorites. The creativeness of this story was pure genius! This story has politics, murder attempt, lies, deception, evil, discovering plots, forced religion, kindness, caring, protection, infatuation, courtship, jealousy, fire, abduction, adoption, murder, trust, warriors, fights but can there be love? You will just have to read this exciting story for yourself.
Travel back in time to 1643 Edinburgh, Scotland with Kristie Cameron and Alan Mackenzie on a journey like no other.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Publisher’s Description:
Alan Mackenzie can’t believe it when his laird’s sister takes on some foolhardy mission to get close to every male in a rival clan, in the hopes of uncovering who’s behind the plot to kill her brothers. He may not be good enough for Kirstie, but he’ll be damned if anyone else touches her. But he’s undercover as well, and one false move could betray them both.
Kirstie Cameron’s brothers are in danger, and if she has to flirt with the enemy to save them, she will. But her plans are hindered when the annoyingly handsome Alan Mackenzie refuses to leave her alone. He broke her heart years ago, and now he’s working with the other side. She’ll never forgive him if he ruins her plans. But she can’t deny the attraction between them.
He can’t stay away. She can’t push him away. And the temptation could get them all killed.
Each book in the Highland Pride series is a STANDALONE story that can be enjoyed out of order.
My Thoughts:
This book is written in one of my favorite genre and with an excellent and well thought out plot.
Full of mystery, intrigue, humor, heartache and mixed in the discovery of a mutual love and attraction this third book by Lori Ann Bailey is a page turner and not to be missed.
With the political and religious differences of the times you expect certain things in this story and you get that and more.
Kirstie Cameron’s brothers are in danger and she decides instead of telling them she will be the one to save them by getting close to the enemy.
Alan Mackenzie can not believe that Kirstie is putting herself in danger. He has loved the lass for most of his life and will not allow anyone else to touch her even if he is deemed not good enough for her.
How will this well laid plot play out and will Kirstie and Alan find their Happily Ever After?
I gave this enticing and intriguing book 4.9 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization. The romance and intimacy is steaming hot so I gave it 4 of 5 flames for heat
I have read and enjoyed all three of the books in this series. They all can be read as standalone titles and in any order but be advised that there are tie in characters and I think they are enjoyed more if read in order.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley to read and review. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
I received Highland Temptation by Lori Ann Bailey from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This is the third in her Highland Pride series but can be read as a standalone. It is also the first time I have ever read anything from Bailey and had no trouble following along.
Kirstie Cameron overhears someone threatening to kill her two brothers and starts to investigate. Alan Mackenzie has been aware of the plot and separates himself from his childhood friends in order to find out who is behind the perpetrator. In doing so, Alan finds out about Kirstie’s investigation and realizes he most also protect her, throwing them together.
This is a wonderful childhood crush story. Kirstie has always loved Alan growing up. One day, she gets the courage to tell him only to be turned down. She leaves for three years but comes face to face during a meeting in Edinburgh.
Alan keeps telling himself that he isn’t attracted to Kirstie, that she is a sister to him but he struggles to not kiss her. When Alan realizes Kirstie keeps putting herself in danger, he request her brother to keep an eye on her but as any sibling knows, it’s too easy for Kirstie to slip away. Forced together, attraction continues to grow until it consumes them both.
Lori Ann Bailey has done a delightful job of creating aggravation on both Alan and Kirstie’s part towards each other. Both are attempting to solve a mystery and save family. I could also relate to Alan’s struggle with his issues about his dad and if he is just like him. Also, during a time when drinking was done every day, it most have been difficult to pretend to drink. #HighlandTemptation #NetGalley
Maybe 3.5 stars
Kirstie Cameron is trying to save her brothers. She overheard a plot by the Covenanters to kill any Royalist lairds that would not convert and is now trying to find out what their plan is so she can save them. She flirts with several know Covenanters and thinks she is making progress, but her plans are thrown into disarray when Alan MacKenzie arrives.
Kirstie is not sure if she can trust Alan, with her secrets or her heart. Alan grew up with her clan and she loved him as only a young girl can. When she was 17, she told him of her feelings and kissed him, but he told her the kiss was a mistake and she is like a sister to him. She left shortly thereafter to live with her McNab cousins and hasn’t seen him for 3 long years.
Alan is also on a mission for the Camerons, he is pretending to have had a falling out Lachlan and cozies up to the Covenanters. But he can’t help feeling protective of Kirstie – a woman he has loved, but has never felt worthy of.
These two are constantly thrown together – primarily because Kirstie seems to be a magnet for trouble and someone who makes a lot of impulsive (and very bad) decisions. More than once Alan had to rescue her from a dangerous situation. The old feelings are still there, but with the lives of her brothers on the line, now is not the time to explore what could be between them.
When a plan goes horribly wrong, will Alan be able to save her and get the chance to tell her the truth?
This was a well written, very fast paced story with a lot of action and intrigue. The secondary characters are interesting, the fight scenes exciting, the love scenes steamy, the history of the Covenanters & Royalists fascinating and the ending dramatic. But even with all that, I just didn’t love the book, it was good, but it failed to grab me and I found Kirstie to be a bit annoying. Maybe if I had read the previous books in the series, I would have felt more invested in Kirstie and Alan and would have felt differently about this installment.
Highland Temptation (Highland Pride #3) by Lori Ann Bailey …Only 5 stars..are you kidding.. This book kept me on pins and needles… Another great one thanks #NetGalley and Lori… Alan(Mackenzie) Cameron is my latest BBF…he has loved Kirstie forever and is afraid his family faults make him unworthy.. Kirstie Cameron ( Laird Cameron only sister) who has always loved Alan and leaves home when she thinks he rejects her. The Coventanter’s are plotting and The Cameron’d and the Royalists have to stop then. The intrigue, danger, heart ache, laughter, tears and steamy love all lead to a HEA for Alan and Kirstie…but I know that there has to be mere coming…
Alan Mackenzie can’t believe it when his laird’s sister Kirstie takes on some foolhardy mission to try to uncover who’s behind the plot to kill her brothers. He may not be good enough for Kirstie, but he’ll be damned if anyone else touches her. But he’s undercover as well, and one false move could betray them both.
Kirstie Cameron’s brothers Lachlan & Malcolm are in danger, and if she has to flirt with the enemy to save them, she will. But her plans are hindered when the annoyingly handsome Alan Mackenzie refuses to leave her alone. He broke her heart years ago, and now he’s turned traitor & is working with the other side.
This is the third book in this brilliant series whilst this book could be read on its own why would you when all three books are awesome. It’s hard to believe that this is only the author’s third book it’s so accomplished. I was drawn in from the first page & was totally hooked. It has everything, a swoon worthy hero, a feisty heroine, spies, intrigue & of course romance. If you love highlander stories then don’t miss out on a great read. I hope there are lots more books to follow, Malcolm deserves his HEA as do Blair & Finlay
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
I have to sigh as I turn the last page of another amazing story by Lori Ann Bailey. Coming back to reality from 1643 Scotland is a definite shock to my system. Yes, I felt like I was there with the wonderful prose and descriptions by the author. It is a story of many facets with a struggle for domination between the Royalists and the Covenanters. Kirstie Cameron of Kentillie has lived away from home for three years with her friend Blair MacNab, with the MacNab clan. You see, she had her heart crushed by Alan MacKenzie, whom she had practically grown up with, when she told him of her love and he did not return those feelings. So when meetings are arranged at McNab between the two factions, Kirstie’s brothers and Alan came to participate.
Alan really considered himself a Cameron because their clan had become Covenanters and his parents were gone. He was taken in and raised by the Camerons, who are Royalist and he owed all his loyalty to them. He tried to think of Kirstie as a sister, but sometimes feelings have a way of overpowering the mind. Now thrown back together in a very tense situation, can they come together and declare the love they have for each other?
This story has so many parts. Secrets, plots to murder and people not always being as they appear. The tension and emotions between Kirstie and Alan flew off the pages and kept me hoping for the best. Such a great story that adds another chapter to the Highland Pride series and only leaves you wanting more!!!
Highland Temptation by Lori Ann Bailey is the third book in the Highland Pride series. This is a fascinating series of books written about the Cameron Clan. Kirstie Cameron is Lachlan Cameron’s (from book 1) only sister. This is her love story.
Kirstie has been in love with her brother’s best friend Alan Mackenzie. But when she shared her heart with him, he brutally rejected her. Years later they meet again at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. “Warm, joking eyes from her past fixated on her as he held her so close she could feel the warmth that radiated from him. Soul-shattering embarrassment assailed her as a tremble of recognition rushed through her. And yet at the same time, she fought back the desire to sink into him. “Tis good to see ye, Kirstie.” Alan’s gaze softened to the sincere gray that reminded her of cool overcast evenings, of home, and for a moment, she thought she saw longing in their depths. But she’s been wrong before.”
Kirstie’s heart comes close to being shattered when she is thrust into Alan’s company again. What can she do to protect herself? And when she discovers a plot to kill her brothers, what can she do to protect them? An amazing heart pounding story with romance, intrigue, betrayal, and sizzling love.
Covenanters and Royalists 3.5*
A meeting is about to happen in Edinburgh and at it’s heart is the matter of religion. This story is a hotbed of intrigue and treachery, plus a heroine whose loyalty to her religion and clan leads her into danger. Kirstie overhears a plot to murder her brothers but neither knows the details nor the identity of the plotters and so rather than inform her kin of the danger, she decides to snoop and cosy up to the enemy in order to gain information. Luckily for all concerned, her brothers had already got wind of the plot and had inserted a spy (one Alan Mackenzie/Cameron) into the mix. This was an easy read but I must admit I did want to shake Kirstie towards the end as her common sense was sadly lacking.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.