Highland Bride

My Favorite

I've enjoyed all of Hannah Howell's books and have to say this is one of my favorites. She continues writing female characters with more substance to them than drop dead beauty. In this story, Gillyanne is an excellent example, forced to choose a husband among three attacking Lairds, she chooses the strong, silent, very manly Connor. He wins her hand but she wins his heart with wit and logic and intelligence. The plot moves smoothly and the dangers they face give them the opportunity to fall in love in sometimes bittersweet, sometimes hysterical events. A great read.

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Very Good!

This book was sooo great. The plot was very different from anything else I have ever read. Quite interesting really! The main characters were well established. I have read literally hundreds of romance novels and this one sticks out in my mind as one of the best historical/scottish reads.

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Great read

I love Hannah Howell's books! I find myself laughing out loud at the humor she includes!

Love this story!!!

I'm a long time fan of Hannah Howell. Highland Bride is my favorite. I have re-read this one and it has a place of honor in my "Keeper" section.

Keeps you spellbound and wanting more!

Review by Robin: A big fan of Hannah Howell's and having read some of the other Highland stories led me to read of Gillyanne Murray, the daughter of Eric and Bethia whom I met in the Highland Promise. Having just finished Highland Honor a few weeks ago I was excited to read Highland Bride.

So, after writing up a few of my other reviews, I grabbed a cup of tea and sat down to read Highland Bride.

I wasn't disappointed. Sometimes it is nice to have a gentle romance that makes you smile to rid you of the things that go on in our own day to day lives. And that is just what Ms. Howell does with her wonderful way of pulling you the reader into the heart of her stories.

Gillyanne finding that at the age of twenty-one, she is considered to be past the age of marrying. Figures she just may have to take fate into her own hands. Although she has attempted to attract someone to her dismay she hasn't as of yet. She longs to find that happiness and love she sees in her married cousins and friends. But, thinking she is unattractive to the opposite sex she decides that she must do something to change it.

Maybe she just isn't tall enough, or has to many curves or maybe the slight difference in eye color is unappealing to most men.

Connor MacEnroy has been laird of Deilcladach since he was fifteen. After his parents death and a very long feud with the other clans. For most fifteen year-olds it was allot to take on. He had to not only raise his siblings and manage the survival of his clansman; he also had to rebuild Deilcaldach. When Connor and the other two neighboring lairds find that an unmarried woman owns the keep that is by them, they ask the king for permission to control said keep.

This brings us to Gillyanne deciding to take fate into her own hands and visit her dowry. Ald-dabhach is a small keep that was gifted to her by a loving uncle. Not knowing what she would find she had no way of knowing that there would be three neighboring lairds vying for her attention. When she refused all of them they in turn decided to attack her keep. She also realizes that although she is able to withstand the individual attacks that if they ever decided to join forces she would be in big trouble. These making her decide that to keep peace she must choose one.

Because she found Connor appealing when they first met her decided that he would be her best choice. After she marries Connor the fun begins. You will just have to read this fast paced, delightful book to find out the things that happen to Gillyanne and Connor once they are married.

Gillyanne finally finds that happiness and love that she thought she would never feel, but is it just one sided? Connor also, has found someone who was able to break down his defenses that were in place forever. But can he give into Gillyanne and find true happiness?

Ms. Howell has once again brought characters so alive that you actually feel as if you are a part of the story. Making you feel everything. A gentle, compassionate love story and must read for all those that love simple romance. It will keep you spellbound from the beginning to the end and always wanting more.

It was ok.

Not my favorite, but an ok read.

Great Scottish Romance

Highland Bride is a classic romance set in Scotland. There is no deep story line or mystery to figure out, but there is something to be said about a good, old-fashioned, girl is coerced into marrying boy, and falls in love type of story. That's what this is.

Highland Bride is part of a series, but it reads as a stand alone. The heroine, Gillyanne, is loveable and giving. She is intelligent and willing to risk herself for others. She doesn't go out of her way to find trouble, but as the mistress in a home that has not had a "real" mistress in years; not since almost all of the men were killed in a battle. Connor, the hero, wears a hard facade. He had to in order to assure his family survived the devastation of a feud which killed his family. Now, he has a chance at love but he might miss it because he doesn't know how to show his feelings.

Lately it seems like I haven't loved both the main characters in the books I read. That is not true with Highland Bride. I loved how Gilly was spirited without being TSTL. I enjoyed reading about Connor's misconceptions and watching them change as Gilly taught him the correct ways to do things. He didn't fight. He understood she had something to offer in the relationship and gladly accepted her aid.

In the end I'm so very glad I read Highland Bride. It's a comfort book for me. It's right up there with Garwood's old, Scottish romances. It's not as funny, but I smiled as I read the book. It made me happy and I'll be rereading it often over the years.

Love the Murrays!

This book was great! The Murray women don't mess around! The first from this series that I read was Highland Promise. I didn't realize it was a series. I looked up the family lineage and started reading them in order. I loved every story. I would highly recommend the entire Highland Series.

A Great Read

This is one of my favorites in the series. The characters really come to life. The Murray family never lets a reader down. There's never a dull moment.

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liked this book

this is 1 of a series but can be read on it's own.

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books

I know what you mean. Whenever I don't have the money to buy a book I just search the local libraries for any of her books

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A reviewer

After reading this book I went out and bought all of her other books. She has become one of my favorite writers. I can't to read her next book.

Men, and ther Pride!!!

Highland Bride,Have to say ranks with the best of them. Loved the story, Loved the ending.

Nice Book!

I enjoyed reading this Scottish romance. It was well written and entertaining.

Highland trilogy

Its a terrific story with much excitement in both romance as well as action a truly amazing story that keeps you up and reading until the very end the characters are well written and diverse with so much dialogue one believes the tale more lengend than story. However being that this book is a much later version in the highland trilogy i suggest you read the first book and then continue your way... trust me youll want too and regret very much if you dont. (You will understand and enojoy the book much more if you read about its parents and cousins etc.

beautiful

I loved this book. I finished it the day I bought it. The chemistry between the two main characters is evident from the beginning. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a laugh with their romance!!

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