an exceptionally written historical romance with a great plot. Enjoyed!

First book I've read by this author. Read numerous books about Highlanders but was blown away by this story! Loved the adventure, mystery, and romance. The way the author developed the characters and unfolded the story left me feeling like I was right there. Mairi was an independent, feisty woman while Alex was totally an alpha male. Great read.

So, I’ll just be here…waiting to be carried away by a rugged highlander.

I just loved this book!  The writing captured me right away. In Heather McCollum's The Wolf of Kisimul Castle, Mairi Maclean is about to be wed when a highlander comes into her room and spirits her away to his cursed fortress. But Mairi is no shrinking violet, and if Alec MacNeil thinks she’ll just show up at the church like an obedient bride, he’s got another think coming.

Let me start by saying these characters popped right off the page. Mairi’s widowed early and she’s been through hell. But she’s such a strong character—not only in mind, but in spirit. She kept surprising me by things she’d do or say. Willing, obedient captive, she is not. And yet, there’s something about the clan chief, Alec MacNeil, that just makes her stop and take notice.

Gosh, the things this girl does! It was an uproarious journey and battle that slowly develops into something extra. I didn’t want to stop reading.

Then there’s Alec MacNeil himself. Total swoon material. He tries so hard to be this “captor,” he truly does. Alec’s a single dad and after the murder of his wife, he’s in the market for a new one. That, and no woman dares step foot into the fortress everyone considers cursed. But he’s got Mairi now. He just needs to find a way to keep her…

There was so much humor and wit packed into this delightful novel. I was so invested. I think my favorite side characters, too, have to be Alec’s children. Be prepared to be charmed and to lose a little bit of your heart to them. There’s also another part of the plot that opens up too, and nothing was taking me away from this story.

I’m going to go back and read the rest of the Highland Isles series because I’m addicted. A new go-to author for me for a sweet and sexy highland romance.

This book series from the very first story, has been truly rapturous and exhilarating to read, and The Wolf Of Kisimul Castle by Heather McCollum has the outstanding series continuing. Focussing on Mairi and Alec's characters, the story has action, cheekiness, romance and scorching moments that manage to ensnare readers attentions and hold them captive to the dialogue in the story. A complete draw-card of a read. The Wolf Of Kisimul Castle is the third instalment in the Highland Isles series - a series not to miss.
Review copy received from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley

I have been reading the Highlander Isle series and this book did not disappoint! It was a good and enjoyable read and follows Mairi, who was introduced in the previous books as Tor's sister.
Mairi Maclean was married to the old MacInnes chief before her father died to keep the peace between their clans. She is rash and speaks her mind. She agrees to marry the new MacInnes chief, as a way to keep peace since women during this time are used more as bargaining chips. On the day of her wedding, she is kidnapped by Alec MacNeil and taken to Kisimul Castle. 
Alec wants revenge for his murdered wife by the MacInnes chief and takes Mairi. He says she will marry him and when she refuses, he puts her in the dungeon. Alec is a stubborn and strong man. He knows his children need a mother and his castle needs looking after since many believe Kisimul Castle is cursed. 
However, Mairi will not marry him. She becomes friendly with his children and they both help each other while she is in the dungeon. Mairi begins to form a bond with them and they both like her. When Alec finds out, he decides to change tactics in having Mairi marry him, but she does not give in.
When visitors come to Kisimul Castle, to avoid bloodshed, Mairi tells them she is Alec's fiance. They keep up the rouse and Alec tries to gain Mairi's affection. Both are attracted to each other but Mairi does not want the marriage she has with her first husband, but Alec is a different man. When Mairi finds out something that Alec did, she is very angry and hurt since she cares for Alec. Alec is also angry since he truly cares for Mairi and does want to marry her, but not for revenge. When new information becomes available about the MacInnes, Alec begins to wonder why his wife was really murdered and if the MacInnes chief did really kill her. This leads to a betrayal and a hidden plot for Kisimul Castle. Will they be able to stop the plot against Kisimul Castle and be able to move forward from their pasts to the love they could now have with the other?

This was my first for this author. I love highlander romances and this one just caught me with the description. It was a fun read between the H and h. His kids was a good bonus with how the bonded with h. overall It was a fast and easy read. I will look for the other ones in this series.

I loved this book, it really made me laugh.
The children are really funny along with a strong heroine and a surly hero whose friends make constant jibes at. 
Very entertaining.