Governess Victoria Knight must flee to Scotland to escape a scandal from a previous position. Her family cautions her to keep secret the events of her last position. That she is, in fact, the illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent is also hidden . Desperate she is willing to accept any position, even one as unusual as the Kendrick brothers.

Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, is at his wit's end. Since his return from war, he has been trying to control his unruly brothers. He is hoping a governess will give them the polish they need to attract suitable wives. Hindering his attempts are his quarrelsome grandfather anxious to keep to the Highlander ways,

The Highlander's Princess Bride is the third instalment of Vanessa Kelly's series, The Improper Princesses. I have not read any works by Ms Kelly before despite the fact she is regularly recommended to me. This was a big mistake on my part. I loved this book.

There are some minor tweaks I would recommend to the beginning of the book. the book begins with Victoria and her family discussing the fallout from the scandal. I felt like I had missed the first chapter and was confused by what I was reading. The chapter where Victoria is travelling to Scotland would have been a better place to start, in my opinion.

Once you get past the confusing start, you are drawn into the lives of the characters. I particularly loved Angus. He refused to conform to "English" laws and standards. He has determined that his grandsons continue Scottish ways even if it leads them into trouble. He seems to particularly enjoy when there is trouble.

There is a particular scene that reminds me of the film "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", which is my favourite old movie. I could picture the scene so vividly and it added a moment of hilarity to a time when the H/h are struggling with potential catastrophe.

The angst and drama are well balanced with moments of laughter and love. As a reader, I want to be invested in the lives of characters and feel their emotions. I want to be able to imagine myself in the various settings and at the end be sad to let them go. It is a rare talent to achieve this but Ms Kelly's writing surpasses those in her field.
I hope the Kendrick brothers get a series of their own. The brief snippets we get of each brother leaves me anxious for more.

I received a copy from the publishers in via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is part of Vanessa Kelly’s series about the illegitimate children of various royal princes, the sons of George III. These children don’t know each other but feel a connection for being fathered by such reprobate, careless princes who then ignored them. That’s a fine premise, but I have trouble getting past the fact that all these young men and women are extremely good-looking. I just can’t buy that. Go google pictures of any of those royal princes. They’re all ugly and . But if you can suspend disbelief and pretend that such unattractive men would father a series of gorgeous children, you can enjoy this twist on Regency novels.

This book involves the daughter of the Prince Regent’s quickie with the daughter of a coaching inn’s proprietors. He never paid any attention to Victoria, but she has been making her living as a governess until she ended up killing the son of her employers when he tried to rape her. Now she has to go to the Highlands to help an earl there with his younger brothers. It turns out that she’s supposed to be teaching music to the teenage youngest brother while teaching manners to the older brothers. There are seven brothers and, of course, the earl is a grim, intimidating but gorgeous man.

He falls for Victoria. She falls for him. They overcome their difficulties and find their HEA. The book is humorous, but there is a lot of suspension of disbelief. But it’s a fun read if you enjoy unlikely romances with a Scottish hero wearing a kilt.

I was given a free ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. Governess Victoria Knight never expected to find herself facing possible murder chargers, but finds herself in that exact circumstance after being forced to fend off her employer's brother after he falls down the steps. Luckily, Victoria has help in the form of her half-brother and fellow royal bastard and Sir Dominic Hunter. Determined to continue to make her own way in the world, Sir Dominic recommends a position in Scotland as governess to the Earl of Arnprior's brothers. Arnprior's brothers aren't what Victoria is expecting - the youngest is 15 and suffering from delicate help, but the other 4 are grown men in need of civilizing. Although Victoria is decides to decline the job, after meeting Kade and seeing how much he needs her, she agrees to stay. Arnprior is at his wits end with his grandfather's and brothers' behavior and hopes Victoria's presence will help settle his younger brothers. Victoria finds herself falling for Arnprior, but is keeping two secrets from him - that her father is the Prince Regent and that she might be facing charges of murder. Arnprior finds himself drawn to Victoria as well, but is reluctant to let her close due to past experiences. I loved Victoria and found her to be such a relatable character and enjoyed her relationship with Kade and all the brothers. I liked Arnprior but found his attitude toward one of his brothers a little frustrating. Readers looking for a sweet romance where the leads are given an opportunity to get to know each other before falling in love will need to look no farther than this book. The interactions between Victoria and Arnprior helped establish a relationship that didn't happen too fast and allowed the relationship to develop at a natural pace. I am hoping that Royal and Lady Ainsley will get their own book in the future.

I read the first two books in this series and really liked them and when I saw the cover for this one…who can resistant a Highlander? Not me! In my opinion, this is the best book of the series. Bringing a whole family of basically uncouth men into a story makes it hilarious. I love when families are an integral part of a story. These men definitely needed some training and came through when needed. It is a story that draws you in and had me laughing (the dogs running in at the beginning) and crying for a little while (Kade), frustrated (Angus, bless his heart) and falling love with them. How Victoria manages to not run screaming I have no idea, but she is strong enough to endure these loveable Highlanders and all that comes with them. Nick tries to hold it all together but barely hangs on and is protective to no end. I absolutely loved this story.

Hopefully we will see the Kendrick men in their own stories (Royal, Logan, Graeme, Grant, Braden and Kade – oh yeah, all of them are book-worthy).

I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. The title made it seem like it would be overly complicated, but I found the book to be enjoyable. I think I would read another book by this author.

Illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent, doomed to be a governess because of her commoner mother and scandalous origins, ends up in the Highlands as the music tutor and social coach for a rambunctious and dysfunctional lairdly family. The seduction is hot, there's some manufactured danger from which she needs to be rescued, and a happy ending.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.

I am not sure why I asked to review this book as I had read the first book in the series and did not love it. Whatever the reason, I am glad I did because I adored most of this book. I loved the entire Kendrick clan and could read a series just about the brothers. The only thing I did not love is the madcap last quarter of the book filled with unnecessary (in my opinion) hi-jinks. I will now go back and read the second book in the series to see if I love it as much.

Governess Victoria Knight loves her charges, but their mother, Lady Welgate, has allowed her lecherous brother, Mr. Fletcher, in the home and he won't leave her alone.
He enters the home, when both the Welgates are out and he tries to assault her on the stairs, she pushes him away, and he falls down the stairs ...to his death.
Mrs. Welgate and her father Mr. Fletcher are determined to see her hang, so her half brother,Dominic, and her cousin Alec,send her to Scotland for a governess position to protect her...not telling her that the boys she is intended to teach are much older than the usual.
Laird Arnprior needs a tutor desperately for his youngest brother, whose illness, as well as it's cause prevents his return to school. Her meeting with the Laird, his cantankerous uncle, the dogs and the older brothers make her want to run for the door, but her heart melts for the youngest Kade upon their meeting and she agrees to stay. She tries to take care of them all, while trying not to fall in love with Laird Arnprior, Nick....but danger grows closer.
Full of humor, mystery and romance, this book is not to be missed.
I requested this ARC from NetGalley and, joyfully, I was approved.

I read a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This book is the third book in Vanessa Kelly’s Improper Princesses series. It can be read on its own. There are characters from previous books but their stories are not essential to enjoying this one. I have read the other 2 books in this series and would recommend both. Sizzle level is fairly high. Governess Victoria Knight is in a dangerous situation, her previous employers brother attempted to molest her and in the ensuing scuffle he fell down the stairs and broke his neck. Her family arranges a position for her in the highlands of Scotland with the family of Lord Arnprior, with the idea that if she is out of sight the scandal will blow over. The Kendrick brothers have been running wild while Nicholas Kendrick, Lord Arnprior was away at war and he hires Victoria with the idea that she will be able to help civilize them. The story is Vanessa Kelly’s salute to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I very much enjoyed reading this book and hope that the author writes stories for the other Kendrick brothers too.

Thanks Kensington Books and netgalley for this ARC.

This is sensitive book with all the antics, humor, and passion we love from Vanessa Kelly.

Overall, I liked Nick and Victoria's romance. Their story was steamy and I liked how she brought back some happiness into Nick's life and his family's lives. However, the reason for the star deduction is that I didn't love Nick's character. I like my Heroes to be a little more alpha male and protective. Logan, Nick's brother, came to Victoria's aid more than Nick did. While I understood Nick's history made him a more subdued character, I didn't feel that he showed his love for Victoria very much.

Nick's family is the best part of this book by far. Each one wove their way into Victoria's heart. Nick was just an added bonus.
The Highlander's Princess, can be read as a stand alone novel.

I have read the first 2 novels in this series but this novel was my favorite. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. Each character was keeping secrets, even though not all the characters had their secrets revealed. I am hoping Ms. Kelly writes about two of the characters that appeared in this novel that seem to have a history.
Victoria Knight is a governess and the illegitimate daughter of the Prince Reagent. She has plans to open up her own school. She is a determined character, but kind and compassionate as well as stern. However, circumstances force Victoria to leave London for Scotland, where she meets Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, whom she is instantly attracted to.
Nick is a stubborn man who carries too much responsibility for others and carries much guilt. He needs a governess for his brothers to make them marriageable material and help his youngest brother with his studies. At first, he thinks Victoria will not meet his requirements, but she proves him wrong. He sees the passionate woman within her. Not everyone is happy with Victoria's arrival, but she begins to help the Kendrick family in many ways. They have suffered much throughout the years and she is helping to heal them and bring the family closer together. Letting go of the past and forgiveness are things Nick needs to do and Victoria helps him. Nick needs Victoria is his life and with his family. He desires her, but knows she is keeping secrets. Nick is able to open up to Victoria, but she is afraid to open up to him. When the truth comes out, it impacts their relationship. Victoria realizes she is in love with Nick, but fears his reaction when he learns the truth of why she came to Scotland. Nick falls in love with Victoria, but does not realize it right away, but knows she is good for his family. When their secrets are revealed, will they able to move past it to the have love they both have always desired?