Present-day North Carolina sings with the passions of the Scottish Highlands as a fiery, time-traveling Celtic warrior takes a stubborn tour guide for a wild ride. Haunted by lost love, Grant MacDara still dreams of tenth-century Scotland. Nothing can soothe his aching heart—until a sharp-tongued, redheaded beauty leads a tour of senior citizens through his family’s North Carolina theme park, … Carolina theme park, Highland Life and Legends. Though she’s the polar opposite of the lass he left behind, Joanna Martin is the most irresistible woman Grant has ever met. But when he decides that she’s worth the risk of loving again, he tries so hard to hold her close that she nearly slips through his fingers.
Forced out of her job as a pharmaceutical sales rep by a conniving ex, Joanna is trying to make the best of her quiet new life. But one glimpse of Grant—who wields an ancient hammer like it’s just another appendage of his chiseled body—convinces Joanna not to give up on love. The one thing she can’t do is outrun her past as a loser magnet. And although Grant seems to be the last honorable man left on earth, this mouthwatering stud needs a crash course in twenty-first-century women before Joanna can trust him with her heart.
Praise for Joanna’s Highlander
“This rollicking cross-cultural love story offers much to enjoy . . . including galvanic attraction and steamy sex scenes between two appealing and well-matched lovers, witty banter, and a delightful cast of supporting characters.”—Publishers Weekly
“Maeve Greyson perfectly balances scorching scenes with tender moments in a modern time-travel romance that will make you want the alpha Scottish hero for your very own.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne
“Fun, frothy, and utterly delicious, Joanna’s Highlander will charm you. I want a time-traveling Highlander!”—New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Day
“Greyson continues to craft intriguing plots with pinches of humor and an interseting cast of characters. Her writing takes me back to the early days of Janet Chapman”—Victoria Roberts, award-winning author of My Highland Spy
Don’t miss any of Maeve Greyson’s enticing Scottish romances:
The Highland Protector Series: SADIE’S HIGHLANDER | JOANNA’S HIGHLANDER | KATIE’S HIGHLANDER
The Highland Hearts Series: MY HIGHLAND LOVER | MY HIGHLAND BRIDE | MY TEMPTING HIGHLANDER | MY SEDUCTIVE HIGHLANDER
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Joanna’s Highlander by Maeve Greyson is book Two in the Highland Protector series. This is the story of Grant MacDara and Joanna Martin. I have read the previous book (and loved it) but feel this is easily a standalone book.
Joanna has a awful ex who is making her life difficult and things are getting any better but then she meets Grant. But after such abusive time that she had can she learn to trust again? Grants seems like a perfect man but has old ways/beliefs that she gonna have to bring him up to date with.
Grant is homesick for his tenth-century Scotland the women he lost and the child they were meant to have. But when he sees Joanna she brings feeling back that he had been missing.
I really enjoyed this book and their story! Loved it!
A great sigh worthy, magical and sometimes funny modern day highlander romance. And I say modern day because the story does take place in the present time but there’s a little bit of time traveling at the beginning. I don’t want to spoil anything by saying more but just read this book and you’ll understand. Grant was the ultimate broody hero, although he wasn’t very broody with Joanna. I loved how he was around her. Their journey towards their HEA was cute and had some really fun moments. It was also very hot and sexy too. But Joanna almost messed it all up. I was so mad at her but thankfully this story does end on a happy note so no worries. An overall very satisfying read.
I really enjoyed this story so very much.
Grant MacDara, had his heart ripped apart in the 10th century when he lost his love and unborn child, how could he ever recover from that?? He vowed he would never do anything for the goddesses again. He will do what he wants and not allow them to dictate him again. But his path was already written in stone, and he will do what they say, and not fight his destiny.
He has a plan, a plan to take things slowly to woe her, but things don’t go as planned, as some spunky old ladies butt into his life or should I say give him a helping hand with Joanna.
Joanna, has no intentions in getting involved with the sexy, hot highlander. She has a plan, and she cannot deter from it or she will not only lose her company, but lose her heart as well.
I laughed in some parts with the old ladies being involved, it was cute.
Secrets are told, and manipulation is at the forefront.
Will Joanna, be honest with her past?? Will Grant be able to prove he is all that he says he is and stay the protector she needs? Her knight in shiny armor, accept her for who she is?
Grant has to tell her of where he came from, will she believe it, or will she run from all that he offers??
Very sexy story, with lots of mischief.
The characters are well written, the story was good, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I read the first one in this series and will keep reading them.
This was given to me by the publisher for a honest review.
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This is the second book in the series. I did not read the first one, but the author helpfully included a Preface and Prologue with the back story of how this group from ancient Scotland ended up in modern North Carolina, (though why N Carolina, I’m not sure). The McDara clan was brought forward in time, before they could be wiped out to protect the Heartstone, fabled to fuel mankind’s basic instincts- love, hope and courage. In the present, they created a Scottish like tourist park called Highland Life and Legends as their means of support, to protect the Heartstone and for the 4 brothers and 1 sister to find their mate and expand the clan.
Grant, the second oldest son, lost the woman he loved and their unborn child in the massacre before they were brought to the future, but their love had not been sanctioned by the Heartstone. After living in the future for sixteen years, Grant has still not given his heart to any woman, until he meets Joanne.
Joanna Martin was a highly successful and well paid pharmaceutical rep in Chicago, until she was betrayed by her boss and his brother, her boyfriend, who neglected to tell her that he was married with children. She then moved to Brady N Carolina to partner with her best friend, Lucia, in running a tour business, Carolina Adventures. Lucia is a widow with a young son. For the last year and a half, Joanna and Grant have been flirting with each other. After what happened in Chicago, Joanna doubts her ability to pick men, so Grant has been giving her time to get used to him, but he is tired of waiting.
If you are a fan of Sandra Hill’s Vampire-Angels, you will enjoy this series too. It is a fun read.
Delightful time travel romance! As with first book in series, the the heroine is wounded yet has strength she’s not aware of; the hero is also wounded, alpha strong but vulnerable. The supporting characters helped make this an even more enjoyable read! (Grant’s mom, sister, Joanna’s friend and godson are captivating and familiar.) 3 1/2 stars. Would love stories for Lucia, Esme and Dwyn.
Voluntarily read ARC, thru Netgalley and publisher, for honest review.
ARC – I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
Joanna is weary of men.
Grant is still grieving his lost love.
Both are a little weary of risking their hearts again.
Will Joanna + Grant give love another chance?
Will Grant be able to woo Joanna?
I loved the storytelling + the characters
The storytelling + the character’s build were awesome!
Would not recommend this book.
**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**
I really dislike leaving negative reviews but this was not a great book for me. I will start with the best parts of this book though.
A positive of this novel was the unique premise. An entire family of Scotsmen coming to modern day North Carolina? I’m in. Totally sold. Time-travel is a tricky sub genre but I was encouraged based on reviews of Ms. Greyson’s previous work.
I was put off right from the beginning. The authors note was disruptive and a little lazy. A preface, prologue, THEN author’s note before you even get to Chapter 1? Nah. You shouldn’t need an author’s note to make any book (even in a series) a standalone. Especially once the book has already started.
The writing and characterization is jerky. Joanna seems to erupt over small and strange comments. Grant abruptly switches between flirty and self-assured to bumbling and pandering. It’s an odd combination.
The author seems more concerned with adding Scottish jargon than keeping consistent character attitudes. I got a little lost in some of the “funny” scenes.
The worst part of the book was the only true connection I could find between Joanna and Grant was sexual and Joanna’s reaction to each sexual situation was extremely annoying and off putting.
I sadly resorted to skimming just to finish this book. I adore time-travel romance but as I’ve said before, they are very difficult to get right and this one absolutely missed the mark.