Lady Kristina MacQueen suffered devastating injuries at the hands of a ruthless Highland chief, Blackburn MacCromar. Two years later, he kidnaps her for a journey across the chilly, windblown Scottish Highlands to flush out her sister, Anna¿the woman Blackburn forced to wed him. Red Holme, Blackburn’s second-in-command, is equally brutal and determined to possess Kristina.A Highland warrior and … and future chief, Colin Cameron has no intention of becoming entangled in the whims of another highborn lady. However, upon witnessing Lady Kristina being held hostage by the enemy, a knife to her throat, he resolves to rescue her and bring her to safety. When Red Holme sees Colin Cameron, he recognizes his enemy from a decade earlier and craves revenge even more than he lusts for the lady. But he is determined to have both.Colin is the most charismatic and heroic man Kristina has ever met, and he awakens her woman’s instincts. He might be her only chance to experience a brief moment of passion. Even so, she holds no illusions about marriage, for no worthy man will find her blindness and scars appealing, or see them as beneficial traits in a wife. But she can’t see how he looks at her. Though Colin has sworn to never fall in love again, he cannot defend his heart against the strong, spirited and lovely lass who is like none other he has ever met.
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Captivating! Stunning! Emotionally powerful! It took my breath away! 5 stars plus!!!
Highlander Entangled by Vonda Sinclair is the 9th story and part of her Highland Adventure series, but it can be read alone. However, if you have read her 8th story Highlander Unbroken, you will surely remember the two main characters Neacal and Anna. Well, this time, it’s will be Colin and Anna’s sister Kristina’s own journey, which will be filled with danger, revenge, suspense, and adventure. An emotional roller coaster ride that you cannot imagine what the heroine will live through and come out alive. Omg! Ms. Sinclair has written the most emotional story that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat, until the very last chapter. I highly recommend this Gem of a Book!
During the first chapters, you will find Kristina struggling to survive. The men of the enemy clan will cause her emotional and physical problems that she will manage to get through, she is a brave and sweet heroine who will face the enemy with wisdom and courage. As she struggles to survive, Colin will come to her rescue as she is being held captive at the hands of a ruthless Highland chief, Blackburn MacCromar and Red Holme, Blackburn’s second-in-command, who are both determined to possess her! Colin is a Highland warrior, a gentle caring man and future chief, who notices her predicament and decides to save her. Now, Holme only wants revenge! Since Blackburn wants Anna, he will do anything in his power, to get her back, hurting Kristina in the process. Colin has sworn to never fall in love again, however, he decides to protect her from these dangerous and mean men. Will he be able to save her in time? Will the sisters finally be reunited? Will Kristina finally save herself from the danger that lurks around her and her sister Anna? Will their love be strong enough to survive all these hardships?
Again, Ms. Sinclair has outdone herself with this very emotional story that kept my interest until the very last page. Colin and Kristina’s love story may be the most powerful story I’ve ever read, written by this author. Highlander Unbroken left me breathless! It’s a must to read if you love Scottish adventures with rich characters and a great suspense! You won’t be disappointed!
Though each book can be read separately, I seriously recommend reading them in the right order, to get the full effect of how amazing each book really is. I read this book before any of the others, and though I thought it was a great book and solid read, I was never able to fully appreciate how compelling of a story it actually is. Now that I have read each book in the series in order, and reread this one, I have edited my original review to add a few things. There was a lot of action and excitement, and lots of emotions in this book. It was predictable in some places and in others, completely unpredictable. I love the writing and it kept my attention from beginning to end. I love that this book introduces a heroine with a disability, it really adds to the story. I wish Kristina would have been a bit more independent, I like to see a stronger heroine but she was an extremely easy character to like. Colin, the hero in this book is totally swoon worthy and was perfect for Kristina. There is something that happens and without giving anything away, what Kristina and Anna discover about Ralston is a touching and wonderful addition to an already great story. Well worth the read!
This may be my favorite of the series. It had me hooked from the first paragraph. Great romance with seduction (by both hero and heroine), abductions, battles, hope and despair.
From the first paragraph author Sinclair and narrator Dave Gillies took me on a fast-paced story of injustice and the cruelty of a man’s desire for power and revenge. But it was so much more than that. Guilt runs rampant when Colin kicks himself for not anticipating future events. It’s also about learning to love oneself with all ones imperfections and know that another can, too. And the ultimate takeaway—love– the most important emotion and should not be ignored!
Two sisters, Kristine and Suzanne MacQueen, have been dealt cruelly by Blackburn MacCromar, a man so vicious with his treatment of these two women, he is very easy to hate. His viciousness leaves Lady Kristina blind. In this story he uses her as a tool to get Anna, Kristina’s sister back into his clutches. But Blackburn has his hands full when it comes to Colin Cameron.
Colin is best friends to laird Neacal McDonald who has fallen in love with Anna. Anna’s love to her sister has the laird ready to save Kristina and protect the woman he loves. Emotions run high, Colin is smitten with Kristina, even though she has a scar running down her cheek and blind. As a reader, I felt the over powering need of this Highlander in love. His need to protect. He came to worship the ground she walked on. But all comes crashing down!
Kristina also falls for Colin, but knows she’s not good enough for him, the first son of a laird. She’s imperfect. Then there is Colin’s clan, will they accept her?
Evil lurks led by Blackburn, a man filled with the hatred of revenge –Red Holme. He’s a danger to Kristina because he’s always wanted to bed the wench. (his words, not mine) But it seems he’s also a danger to Colin and his clan.
Sinclair knows how to ratchet up a good story, difficulties on an emotional level and danger on the physical kept me listening. In fact, it was so good, I listened to it twice.
Narrator Gillies is such a pleasure to listen to. His impersonation of women’s voices is so feminine and life-like, I can see the women. The Highlander men are brawny with deep voices (big men) and sound of compassion. I love his impersonation of the men who are the villains in this story. I feel the evil oozing off them like slime!
If you’re a fan of Highland stories, as I am, you’ll surely enjoy listening to this series.
4.5 stars-HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED is the ninth instalment in Vonda Sinclair’s adult, historical HIGHLAND ADVENTURE series. This is Lady Kristina MacQueen, and Highland warrior Colin Cameron’s story line. HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Some of the events of Highlander Entangled run parallel and crossover with the events of book eight Highlander Unbroken.
NOTE: HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED contains scenes of graphic violence against our story line heroine that may not be suitable for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Kristina and Colin) HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED follows Kristina MacQueen as she is in the fight of her life. Kidnapped, a second time, by the man who claimed ownership of her sister Anna (Highlander Unbroken), Kristina now physically scarred and blind, finds herself targeted one too many times by men seeking revenge for perceived betrayal. Frightened and on the verge of giving up Kristina will come face to face with her future, and her past. Enter Colin Cameron, the future Chief of Clan Cameron, and the man with whom Kristina will fall in love. What ensues is a cross-country journey as Kristina becomes a pawn in a game of retribution, power and loss; and the potential fall out as Kristina is unable to accept that love truly does conquer all.
Kristina MacQueen believes herself damaged goods. Two years earlier, Kristina and her sister Anna were kidnapped, by a man who sought Anna for his wife. Blinded and scarred by the man in question, Kristina believes herself unworthy of love or a happily ever after, and refuses to be a burden to anyone including the man that she loves. Colin Cameron knows rejection first hand but feeling the sting of a second rejected proposal forces Cameron to walk away before further allowing his heart to be destroyed. The murder of his father places Cameron in the position of Clan Chief, a position he hoped would include Kristina by his side.
The relationship between Colin and Kristina is one of immediate attraction but our heroine is unable to accept that her scars and her inability to see are not a detriment to her own happily ever after. Colin begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine, a woman who suspects there is only the here and now. Kristina’s pain and suffering is heart breaking; her self-worth now centers on her inability to see, and the physical scars that she believes have left her without a chance at love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Anna and Neacal (Highlander Unbroken 8), Maili MacDonald (My Captive Highlander #7) as well as the several warriors and clansmen, and the introduction of a new family member no one knew existed. The requisite evil has several faces, some more familiar to our story line hero.
HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED is an action packed story of intrigue and danger; of vengeance, betrayal, courage and hope. The premise is romantic, heart breaking and engaging; the romance is captivating and sensual; the characters are spirited, passionate and survivors. HIGHLANDER ENTANGLED is a thrilling ride and memorable adventure.
Another great read from Vonda Sinclair! There are many dark moments in this story, but it makes Kristina’s and Colin’s journey toward each other so much more fulfilling. There were times I had tears but these made the smiles bigger. I enjoyed this story greatly and highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
Highlander Entangled by Vonda Sinclair is a wonderful and emotional book, a real tear jerker! I truly loved every minute of this book and there was never a dull moment. Vonda’s writing was so descriptive that everything I read came alive, from the character, the land scape and the castles. This book has heroes, blindness, battles, heartbreak, distrust, pure evil, surprises, sadness, compassion, revenge, kidnappings, bravery, beatings and of course love. I highly recommend this book. Travel back to 1617 Scottish Highlands with Colin Cameron and Kristina MacQueen on a journey of survival.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
The book has battles, suspense, and romance in a complex story of tragedy when Kristina is mistreated by the hated Blackburn MacCromar forces her sister, Anna, to marry him. Red Holmes is Blackburn’s right hand man and he wants Kristina for his pleasure, but they need her in well health at least until they get her sister from the castle she ran too when she escaped Blackburn.
Colin Cameron was an honorable man and when he hears the torture Kristina has met at the hands of Blackburn, he vows to kill him.
This is a don’t miss novel!!
What a wonderful story! Vonda Sinclair knows how to draw you in with her descriptions of the characters and the surroundings and make you feel like you are there! I felt like I could visualize the story as it unfolded and feel the emotions. One of my favorite tropes is the emotionally or physically scarred hero or heroine so that they in the end find happiness. Lady Kristina has suffered tragically by the hand of a Highland Chief, Blackburn, who had mistreated her sister and left Kristina blind from a blow to the head. As her sister escaped him, Blackburn uses Kristina again to lure her sister out to him. Rescued by Colin Cameron, a braw warrior and future chief, Colin is indeed a hero to fall in love with…He is so kind and has deep feelings for being such a strong man. What follows is a whirlwind of suspense, romance and brutal forces that drive Colin and Kristina to extreme lengths to try to stay alive. Kristina is such a strong, amazing and caring person despite her disability. This book is part of a series that I have not read but the story can be read as a standalone. But I intend to go back and read every one and put Vonda Sinclair on my favorite author list! I am looking forward to the next books in the series with some of the secondary characters that hopefully will appear!! Well done and an amazing powerful tale!