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?