From the bestselling author of the Stolen Bride Series comes a brand new and exciting family saga! For fans of Scottish historical romance, the Sutherland Legacy propels you into the Highlands with tales of daring adventure, irresistible heroes and passion!When Liam Sutherland was a lad of fifteen summers, he saved a Sassenach lassie’s life, and secretly vowed to always keep her safe. As the … keep her safe. As the prized warrior for his clan, and youngest son of the laird, his responsibilities at the castle continue to mount, and just when he’s about to forge a name for himself, he receives a mysterious missive that has the power to make him leave everything behind.
Cora Segrave, daughter of an English baron, owes her life to the Scot who saved her years ago during a border raid. When her family home is destroyed, and they are taken prisoner, there is only one man she knows can save her—the one man she’s never been able to forget.
Answering Cora’s plea for aid will jeopardize Liam’s reputation, and maybe even cause a rift with his family, but a vow is a vow, and he cannot turn his back on her—or his heart. The only choice he has is to save her before it’s too late, and pray his family and king will understand. In saving her, just maybe he’ll be able to save himself.
Have you read the other books in the Sutherland Legacy series?
The Highlander’s Gift
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride
The Highlander’s Hellion
The Highlander’s Quest
more
I love all Eliza Knights love story. This one was a little twisted where Cara and Liam had a secret. I won’t say because I don’t want to be a spoiler. But it’s full of Knight fightings and action packed with a happily ever after.
On to book 5
Happy reading
Liam and Cora met years ago, and have a shared secret. It’s quite by lucky accident they meet again. Liam and his clan of highland warriors save Lady Cora from certain death and take her, and her mother, with them to safety. Although Liam has feelings for Cora. he suspects that there are things he does not know, important things, that Cora may be hiding from him. Can he trust her? His future and that of his king may depend on it.
This is a terrific story filled with intrigue as well as romance and a group of colorful characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to readers who enjoy historical romance with action, heat, and of course, a sexy highlander or two.
Liam Sutherland was loyal to a fault. He and his men were headed to the Scotland -English board under orders from the King to bring back Ughtred Ross. He is the husband of Ina Ross, that was under arrest in Stirling Castle. The Ross’s were known to be causing trouble along the border and undermining Robert the Bruce. There was a traitor among them, and Liam needed to find the answer. As he traveled along his mind went back to when he was a lad of 16 and saved the life of a young English lass, as her castle was under attack. He vowed to always protect her and to this day he honored her. As they made their way, they stopped a young lad traveling down the road and discovered that he was a messenger; in search of Liam Sutherland. What could this mean, as he came from the English Boarder. As he read the message, it discovered it was from Cora Segrave and her home was under attack again. Could this be the same lass he had saved before? Eliza Knight has given us a wonderful exciting story, with many surprises and a wonderful romance, that could only happen in Scotland.
Liam Sutherland rescued Cora when he was just 15 and vowed his protection and his name to her. Now years later filled with responsibilities and guilt over not coming for her sooner. When a chance meeting leaves Liam with so many emotions coming back to him, he vows to make things right even if he now has doubts and not quite sure if he can trust Cora. This is such a wonderful story and I loved the characters. There is a lot to this story. At times I found myself wanting to throw something at Cora’s mother and shake Cora. I love it when a book does that! It was wonderful to watch Liam and Cora come to learn with each other about love and life. Definitely five stars and definitely recommend this book!
Sometimes the past merges into the future. Liam Sutherland saved the life of Cora Segrave when he was only fifteen. He made a promised to always keep her safe and protect her. When that call came years later, there was no way to ignore it. Cora needed him and he had to go help her!
Sigh, there is no way to resist a noble highlander and Liam is one of the best. Eliza Knight is a master of bringing her characters alive to the point of feeling their emotions and hearing their voices (ok looking at the front cover never hurts either!!) But truly she always pulls me into the story quickly and does not let go until the end.
Liam had thought about Cora over the years but never was successful in getting to see her. But her home has been destroyed and her family taken as prisoners and she prays he can save them.
Hopefully this time they can be together forever.
I enjoyed this story so much and having some secondary characters make appearances from previous stories was so much fun. Do not miss this addition to the Sutherland Legacy Series and although it can be read as a standalone, you want to read the rest, trust me!!
This book was so amazing and I highly recommend this book!! The characters were so amazing!! Cora and Liam are everything!! The chemistry and love between them is so beautiful!! I could not put this book down!!
If you have never read an Eliza Knight book you just don’t know what you’re missing. The Highlander’s Secret Vow is book 4 inThe Sutherland Legacy series. Though in a series this can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you start at the beginning, you won’t be disappointed. What I love about Eliza’s story is that she put her hero and heroine in some really tricky situation and does not sugar coat it. As this is a medieval romance I expect the hardship of this time and Eliza does not disappoint. Her characters are just wonderful and her descriptions are stop on. This story has a marriage of a very young couple, a fire, injury, misunderstandings, jealousy, honor, a self absorb mother, evil, death, murder, a loving father, rescue, pride, healing and love. Fabulous reading and I highly recommend you read this book.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Eliza Knight has become a tried and true historical Scottish romance author I always look forward to reading. With a flare for just enough authentic details interwoven into an intriguing, romantic storyline, I never seem to tire of her dashing and daring main couples, as they inevitably stumble into love, all while fighting off enemies yet surrendering their hearts to one another.
Liam is a lion on the battlefield, folks. He’s a loyal man who takes his vows verra, verra seriously. From his unwavering loyalty to his king and country to a promise he made a very young lass years ago, he has tried to be a man of honor. I must say I was not expecting the big reveal regarding their past connection. Somehow though this author took that unusual situation and made it work.
Cora came across calm in a crisis but very much in need of a savior, especially from her annoying mother. Honestly, I don’t know how she restrained herself from doing that woman bodily harm. Instead, she seemed to take her and everything else on the chin. Considering Liam and Cora were on opposing sides of two feuding countries, their relationship was destined to be tested as it put them in a tight spot from the get go.
I was a bit confused why Liam stayed away for so long knowing how he left things with Cora. We were given an explanation, but I found it an “Oh, really?” one. I just had to nob my head and go with it, folks. Along with why she kept quiet for so long, as well. It was quite an important, big secret, my fellow romance book loving friends. It affected both of their futures in a very big way. It was disappointing to read the brief, casually dropped hint that Liam did not stay celibate during the 13 year separation. Realistically, I get it, but what can I say? It was still a punch to my avid romantic heart anyway. That’s just the way I roll. Fortunately, we were spared specific details.
I did stay fully engaged with the seamless writing and continuously evolving plot that centered around several sub characters, as this couple slowly but surely found a way to fulfill their destiny, finding a way to stay together from then on.
Title: The Highlander’s Secret Vow, Series: The Sutherland Legacy (Book 4), Author: Eliza Knight, Pages: 245, stand-alone but part of a series, alpha protective good guy warrior hero, resilient, virgin, patient, determined heroine, long separation, perilous situation/plight, kept a HUGE secret from everyone else.
Book .5 – The Highlander’s Quest
Book 1 – The Highlander’s Gift
Book 2 – The Highlander’s Stolen Bride
Book 3 – The Highlander’s Hellion
Book 4 – The Highlander’s Secret Vow
Book 5 – The Highlander’s Enchantment
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher.)
Sir Liam Sutherland has been sent by Robert the Bruce to capture a traitor and bring him to prison. The borderlands he must travel are ones he has passed by before, one time has always stayed in his mind.
Lady Cora Segrave is hiding away in her father’s castle. The enemy has invaded, killed her father and imprisoned her mother. She only has one hope, that the messenger she sent out can reach help.
The border between Scotland and England is a very dangerous place. The politics of the time mean that unscrupulous men sometimes shift sides depending on what they can gain. There is history between our main characters that nobody except them knows about.
A very exciting and action packed story full of danger, and political intrigue. Death comes very close many times.
I loved it.
Whilst on a mission for the king of Scotland to locate and eliminate the husband of the laird of a rogue clan, renowned warrior Liam Sutherland receives a message that changes everything. When he was just 16 he saved the life of a young Englishwoman and vowed to always keep her safe before leaving her tucked away in a convent. But Cora Segrave, daughter of an English baron, did not remain at the convent and now she’s in trouble, her home destroyed, her father murdered, her mother imprisoned. She’s never been able to forget Liam and knows he’s the only hope she has of being saved now.
Liam is on the verge of completing his most glorious mission yet, but even his vow to his family and his king isn’t enough to make him break his years old vow to Cora; a man is only as good as his word and Liam won’t break his now. He just has to hope and pray that his family and the king will understand. With his hard-earned reputation in jeopardy and an enemy to destroy, honoring his vow and finally claiming Cora for his own may be a moot point.
I have to say Liam’s devotion to his vow to Cora frustrated me for the fact that he only kept certain parts of it over the years of their separation, however, given their ages I suppose it does make sense. This one was full of action, drama and intrigue right from the start. It had me anxious and unsure of who to trust the whole time and had much more action than is typical of this genre. I found both main characters to be likable and i was cheering for them to finally be able to be together.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Highlander’s Secret Vow is the fourth book in the Sutherland Legacy series by Eliza Knight. Again, while each book stands on its own – characters and a few minor events from previous books are mentioned and it’s best to listen to these in order.
While I truly enjoyed the others, this is probably my favorite so far. I just adore Knight’s mix of sweet, sexy, mystery, suspense and a little humor. These books are so easy to listen to and Liam and Cora are particularly endearing. Most of the conflict come from external sources so there’s little unnecessary angst. I also love that she gives the characters plenty of time to get to know each other and I always feel like they’re perfect for each other.
The pacing of this one was fantastic with a big rescue, travel, a battle, and several people who can’t be trusted. I really loved the ending and the chance to do a little catching up on the other Sutherlands. I do admit to wishing one character would have fallen off a horse or something given their behavior, but Knight is kinder than I am.
Looking forward to the final book of the Sutherland siblings, featuring Blair, The Highlander’s Enchantment.
Narration:
Antony Ferguson continues to be a great match with Knight’s writing and these characters. It’s so easy to dive right back into this world with Ferguson in my ears.
Content Warning (may contain spoilers): Attempted rape. The same antagonist tries twice. I would consider the description of the first attempt minimal on details, but it is mentioned several times. The second is a present-tense attack that features physical assault & ends in the female character fighting back & nearly killing her attacker.
It’s been a while since I read this wonderful novel; however, I can say one thing quite easily: There is NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING like a Sutherland Legacy romance novel. Anytime you settle down for one, you can be guaranteed of losing yourself in the romance, the plot, the characters (especially the development of the protagonists AND secondary characters). In other words, any of the Sutherland Legacy novels will keep you entertained. At least I have enjoyed as many of them as I have been able to afford. YUM (I wish men like Liam still existed today; they’re REALLY too few, too far between).
Another wonderful adventure in the lives and loves of the Sutherland Clan.
These are stand alone stories. I liked the beginning and how the h/H met when they were teenager’s. As the story unfolds so does the secret they’ve each kept (no spoiler’s).
The one thing that really bothered me was when they meet again after many years. She has been fighting for her life and doesn’t come out unscathed. Out of no where he calls her a liar. The women has been unconscious for 2 days and this is what he accuses her of. Also, does the h ever find out the true meaning of the gift her father gave her?
There are more than one villain. Two of them I wanted to know how they were caught. The fight scenes were very engaging and so suspenseful.
The h is fierce and very smart. Does an amazing job in defending for herself. Loved her spirit!
There is lovemaking, within marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. Little on romance since they are apart for most of the story.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA and steam. Not repeating the blurb, just some highlights for you. (ljb)
Enjoyed this book immensely. Good characters and plot.
The characters were well developed and interesting. I enjoyed each Sutherland siblings story…definitely recommend.
Enjoyed
Eliza Knight is an auto-buy for me and this one did not disappoint!
Loved it!