A warrior with a wounded heart. A lass in desperate need. Will destiny be on their side in Scotland’s War of Independence?Destiny sent the famous warrior Alexander Grant three grandsons on the same day, at the same time. Or so the story goes. Alasdair Grant, one of the three, struggles to believe he has any special purpose. The future has never seemed bleaker for Scotland—or for Alasdair’s own … bleaker for Scotland—or for Alasdair’s own family. And yet, he cannot help but wonder if fate has reached for him at last when his grandsire sends him to MacLintock Castle to help Emmalin MacLintock, the very lass who has possessed his thoughts.
Emmalin would have been laird of her castle had she not been forced to marry a controlling English baron. Her heart longs for a different life, a life in which she leads her people and a handsome, strong Highlander stands by her side. A Highlander like Alasdair Grant. When the baron dies unexpectedly, Emmalin is relieved, but that feeling quickly fades when an English garrison shows up to storm her castle. Worse, there’s evidence someone in her life might be in league with them.
Alasdair and one of his cousins arrive in Emmalin’s hour of need, giving Emmalin a glimpse of what life might be like with him by her side. If Alasdair can open his wounded heart to Emmalin, it will bring him one step closer to his destiny, but he’ll need to have faith in himself—and in Scotland—to do so.
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Keira Montclair sure knows how to write Highland romances!! From the first page to the last, I was mesmerized by the story. This promises to be a fabulous series and I look forward to catching up on all the books. This is Alasdair’s story, he is one of Alexander Grant’s 3 grandsons born on the same day at the same time and believe me, their fate is one which will keep you wanting to read more.
When Alasdair comes upon Emmalin and learns that she is in trouble, he will do everything to help her. Danger abounds all around them as the English try to control the Scots, there are secrets begging to be revealed and a traitor amongst them. Definitely a well written story with lots of excitement and a touch of the paranormal.
Easily a 5 star read!!
Emmalin McLintock, a Scottish castlelaine, is married to The Englishman Langley by order of King Edward “Longshanks.” Langley is a rotten person who tries to have his wife killed after he has stripped her territory of its wealth. She meets Alasdair Grant and his three cousins when they save her from reivers. Alasdair is quite taken by Emmalin and promises to come to her aid if she is in need. Set during the fourteenth century when Edward was trying to subdue Robert the Bruce and take control of as much of Scotland as he can, Emmalin soon needs help again. Alasdair and his cousins Alick and Ehls were all born on the same day and are excellent swordsmen; Dyna, a younger cousin is a fantastic archer. These four plus other Grant clansmen ride to Emmalin’s aid. This book is fairly well written and plotted, and the characters are outstanding.
Love this series. Great world building.
Very strange and seductive, but I Loved it!
I love historical Novels. This was fun to read about Scotland and see how that long ago they were losing to England. Interesting characters too.
Lost interest. Didn’t finish it.
With a tale of the Grant clan it is entertaining in itself. Throw in a beautiful widow and the story gets really interesting! With surprising twists and turns.
Pieno di colpi di scena, coinvolgente ed appassionato.
Looking forward to more stories of the Grant Highland family. Love the old ways of true spiritual power and the gifts it provides to its unexpected persons. Action packed with twist and turns with romance mingled to make for page turner story. Highly recommended.
It was hard to read about so many of my favorite characters passing. My hubby couldn’t understand why I was crying reading a hisrom. I told him it was one, but a sad one. Looking forward to the next, just hoping for no more surprises.
The Scot’s Betrayal by Keira Montclair
The Highland Swords Series Book One
Alasdair Grant is the son of Jake and Aline and grandson of the great Alexander Grant. He was born on the same night as two of his cousins; Elshander and Alick. Along with their cousin Dyna they have their work cut out for them. Their beloved Scotland is in trouble and they are determined to do what they can to save it from the English.
Emmalin MacLintock has lost her beloved father and even though she was trained to be the laird, the English king wanted her land for England…she was forced into marriage with a cruel English baron. But something is amiss and it’s not good.
After saving Emmalin from reivers, Alasdair can’t get the beautiful Scot out of his head. Unfortunately, she was married. Still, if she needed them to help her in any way…Clan Grant would be there for her. Wonderful story and characters, although it is definitely a tissue alert if you cry easily.
**Sexual content
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I absolutely loved this book. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
A moving story you will not be able to put down. The action starts on the first page and keeps going until the end. If you have read Band of Cousins, you will know some of the characters in this book.
You will cry because of heartache and cry tears of happiness for them.
The twists and turns will keep you enthralled, just when you think you know where the plot is going, it turns on you and takes you in a whole new way.
One of the best!!!
This is a whole new series starting with Alisdair Grant, the great Alexander’s Grandson, he meets Emmerline MacLintock when he saves her from an abduction and thinks nothing of the encounter until his Grandsire has a dream that she is in danger and needs their help.
Be sure to have a box of tissues at the ready because even though Ms Montclair has HEA’s I was physically crying with one chapter.
I enjoyed this so much I’m going back to read the beginning with Alex and Maddie’s story.
I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion
Brilliant book by Keira Montclair! First book in her new series and, as always, she did not disappoint. I many times can guess what is going to happen, but Keira shocked me on this one, brought me to tears, which is hard to do, and then brought it around to a totally satisfactory ending, and then with an epilogue leaving you wanting more! Can’t ask for anything else in a historical romance. Alasdair and Emmalin, perfect together!!
Scotland 1304
When the English continued to try to take over Scotland, the Scottish Grants continued to defend their land and people! When the Grant cousin’s heard a scream and came upon some reivers taking a Scottish Lass, Alasdair Grant did not hesitate to rescue her. Their first meeting and what a grand one it was! He thought her so beautiful and she knew he “was definitely a Highlander, what the English would refer to as a savage Scot. A Scar along his right jawline didn’t detract from his appeal one bit-indeed, it enhanced his good looks, it that were even possible.” Sigh.. of yes.
Unfortunately Emmalin MacLintock had been forced to marry an Englishman by order of King Edward. She did all she could to keep everything smooth so she could stay in her home with her servants, who were like her family. But it was not a happy union for her.
But fate has a way of pulling people together and when Emmalin’s husband dies unexpectedly, Alasdair comes back into the picture.
Keira Montclair has woven a story that touched on all the emotions needed for the perfect tale. Betrayal, loss, heartache and a love that could not be denied. Amazing characters that seem so real and Scotland coming alive as they strived for independence and survival. I cannot wait for the next in this series!!
One of the best setups for the next in the series!
If you haven’t given this author a try, I urge you too. She knows how to keep her readers in suspense and has many surprises and twists in her stories. Allow yourself to get immersed and be taken away to another time to forget the troubles of the world. I always feel I’ve been cocooned and the outside world and reality disappear for awhile. That is what I want when I read.
At times I was frustrated with the H in not seeing what was in front of him. But, as the story progresses you learn more and more what is holding him back and it will break your heart. Oh, how the scene was written with his relatives around him, brought tears to my eyes. I could feel his anguish and pain – what a scene!!
There is only one lovemaking scene, outside of marriage and heat level 2 out of 5. You could feel their love and passion.
As I stated at the beginning, so many surprises and twists that I was dumbstruck – lol. The other villain was a complete shock too. I don’t want to figure out the story when you are only 50% through it and you won’t with this author. The way Keira describes the tension and scenes I felt like I was watching it all unfold along with them.
I wanted the main character’s to be a little older, no idea why I felt this way. I also thought it wasn’t for the time period what the H asked the h. But, those are such slight and personal reasons.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance, tad of spice and paranormal.
I received a copy from bookfunnel. I am voluntarily leaving a review and all opinions expressed are my own. (ljb)
I can’t believe the emotional journey I experienced & getting through the tears (and sobs) was difficult but the humor, fun, love of family kept me going. You will also experience treachery, action & the love between Alasdair Grant & Emmalin MacLintock will tug at you heart. I highly recommend this wonderful story & I would like to thank you, Keira Montclair for creating such an entertaining book.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.