If you like romance than you'll enjoy it,for me it was 50/50 as I am not in romance that much.

Such a sweet and endearing story. I didn't want to put it down

gillian macleod is a quiet girl, surrounded by eleven opinionated sisters she's always let herself fade into the background in enchanted by the highlander. they are loud and boisterous and don't hesitate to talk over her opinions and for gillian the path of least resistance is easiest. at least that way life is comfortable. and when she's alone she does what she wants.

when she sets eyes on john erly she is enthralled by him. but everyone makes it clear that he is not for her. he's an englishman, a man who has been cast off from his family and has made his way with nothing. he's also a flirt. and gillian is warned that as a rogue he'd do nothing more than seduce her and break her heart.

but gillian sees who john really is. kind and generous. loyal and honorable. and unlike so many others, he sees her. he sees her beauty and knows what she likes. she isn't in the background in his eyes. and it's liberating to be seen for herself. and john is fascinated by this young woman who isn't meant for him. but who he realizes he has to fight for.

the strength of the love that gillian and john feel for each other just overflows on the pages of this book. they face long odds to get their happy ending. but john will stop at nothing to be the man who wins her hand in marriage. getting her father's blessing will be the hardest task he's ever had to conquer. but with gillian's heart and happiness at stake, he will ensure that at the end of the day he is the last man standing.

i really enjoyed this book, it took a little bit of time to get into, but once you are hooked into john and gillian's romance it's hard to put down.

**enchanted by the highlander published on november 14, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/st. martin's press (swerve) in exchange for my honest review.

Enchanted by the Highlander (A Highland Fairytale, #4)
by Lecia Cornwall
Anna Swedenmom's review Nov 14, 2017 · edit
it was amazing

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A definite twist of a fairy tale that is worth reading. I was totally taken by the book from first page. This story was a delight to read. It has twists and turns and humor and passion and romance and pathos. Elements of this story were just to good to be true. This author is extremely talented and I absolutely adored the story and her characters as well as her way of writing. So buy the book sit and enjoy! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna

Lecia Cornwall has another winner with her latest release, Enchanted by the Highlander. This story is very well-written, contains witty dialogue, a fun plot and three-dimensional characters who appeal to the reader. I especially liked Moire, the healer who seemed to have a touch of "the sight" and always was there when she was needed. The main characters Gillian MacLeod and John Early made for a fascinating couple. They were able to overcome all the stumbling blocks placed in their way to their happily ever after.

This is a fun read for all Scottish Highlander fans.

I could not put this book down and read it in one day. I LOVE sexy historical romances. Stacy Reid is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors in this genre. Girlfriend does not hold back and I can't get enough. The instant chemistry between Rhys and Georgiana was straight up fire and that scene in the library...oh lord! I just couldn't get enough of these two characters together and loved the way they burned up the pages. I think my favorite part is how Rhys never runs from his feelings for Georgiana. He owns them and then does whatever he has to do to keep her. He lays it all our for her and isn't afraid of his love for her. You can understand the predicament that Georgiana finds herself in and why she may not be as carefree as Rhys. Thankfully, she comes to her senses. All in all, a fantastic read and I can't wait for more in this series!

ARC provided by NetGalley.

Shy Gillian MacLeod isn’t viewed as the adventurous type, always doing as she’s told. She longs for passion and adventure, her perfect opportunity arises at a masquerade ball where she boldly kisses a strange man ( John Erly ) and loses her heart.
Seeing that there is no suitor eagerly waiting to claim Gillian her father arranges a marriage for her.
On route to her arranged marriage she falls in love with John Erly the man tasked as her escort.

John Erly is the disowned son of an English Earl and his heart has been stolen on a midnight kiss by an enchanting young woman. For months John has dreamt of that kiss. He realizes 5hat it’s Gillian that stole his heart but she’s promised to another. With everything working against them will they be granted their hearts desire?

Lecia Cornwall gives you an action packed Cinderella twist with a Scottish Heroine and an English Noble Hero. Lots of twists and turns keep you glued to the pages. Descriptive scenery bring the story to life with intrigue and danger that have the couple running to each other. I highly recommend this wonderful story.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest unbiased opinion.

I thought this was a very cute story. Very, very loosely based on the Cinderella fairy tale, Gillian MacLeod has always been considered the quiet, biddable sister. But shy Gilly longs for adventure and for true love. She meets John Erly while visiting her sister Fia and is immediately smitten. She is warned by her sister to stay away from "English John", but at a masked ball, Gilly takes a chance and boldly kisses the man and runs away.

John is bewitched by the masked woman and thinks about her constantly. He has no idea who she is until 10 months later Gilly returns and immediately John knows who his masked lady is. But Gilly is not for the likes of him, a disowned, disgraced, self proclaimed rogue and rascal. So why does it hurt so much to learn she is only staying for a few days before heading off to marry? John lets her know that he knows who she is and what she did, but he keeps her secret safe. Not that anyone would believe him anyway, Gillian is too shy, too timid and too innocent to do such a thing!

When Fia asks John to escort Gilly to her intended and to stand in for her father and give away the bride, John desperately wants to refuse, but Fia will not take no for an answer. Determined to keep his distance and to ignore the temptation she presents, John tries to keep her at an arm's length. But having tasted boldness, Gillian is not willing to walk away from what could be the adventure of a lifetime.

And an adventure she will have! Within days of setting out, their party is attacked and Gillian is taken captive along with John. They barely escape with their lives and finally give in to the pull between them. John sees a side of Gillian that no one has ever seen and he shares things with her that no other living soul knows. Gillian believes that she has found her true love, but John is not as convinced, he knows he loves her, but has nothing to offer. He is sure she will be fine without him and will soon forget him.

When they are found the next morning, John begins to back away and as the story of Gilly's escape grows, so does their traveling party making any chance to talk privately impossible. But Gilly knows what she wants and what has to be done, but can she get John to agree?

This was a fast paced story with a lot of action, some laughs, some tears, villains that will not stay vanquished, great secondary characters, a couple of steamy love scenes and finally a very hard won HEA.

This book is part of the Highland Fair Tale series, but could easily be read as a stand alone. FYI - if you read this book and liked her sister Meggie, her story is already available in the Christmas in Kilts Anthology!

This is another in the Highland Fairytale series and Cinderella.
A masquerade ball, a stolen kiss,
Gillian MacLeod is quiet and so tends to be talked at rather than to, when returning from a visit in Edinburgh, she stops off at her married sisters home and attends a ball, whilst there she orchestrates a kiss from John Early a Sassanach mercenary and Captain and friend of her brother in law, though he knows not who he's kissed, he can not forget the mysterious beauty.

A year later and Gillian is once again at her sisters though this time she is on her way to her betrothed and John is the one who has been tasked to escort her and stand in for her father. It is now he realises who the woman was he'd kissed and though they need to stay apart, love has other ideas.

So now you are going to want to know if they get their HEA or if Gillian has to marry her betrothed, or even, if something entirely different happens, and you know what I'm going to say, don't you.
Yep, get the book and find out.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley and voluntarily leave my own honest opinion

My first boys this author and what a surprise. I just love this story and wil for sure be looking out for more books by this author. I can really recommend this book

A frothy and fun Cinderella re-telling with a Highland twist. I did like seeing a genuine, kind and sweet MC. The rest went about as expected. Cards on the table, this isn’t really my sort of book usually nut I found I enjoyed it despite being outside its target audience. Certainly one I’ll recommend to a certain contingent of library users.

This book was ok. Not one I couldn't put down but the story was decent enough.

Publisher's Description:

Gillian MacLeod is shy and quiet, the least likely of all her sisters to seek out excitement and adventure. But on a moonlit night at a masquerade ball, Gillian steals a kiss from a mysterious stranger, knowing she’ll never see him again.

John Erly, disowned by his noble English father, started a new life in Scotland. Most people are suspicious of the foreign mercenary and he does everything is his power to avoid romantic entanglements. But he can’t forget the bewitching beauty who kissed him in the dark, and stole his heart, even though he has no idea who she might be.

A year later, John is given the duty of escorting Gillian to her wedding and immediately recognizes her as the temptress he’s dreamed of for months. There’s not much he can do when she's promised to another man, but fate intervenes and this time, passion—and adventure—can’t be denied. Honor demands he stay away from the MacLeod’s enchanting daughter, but love has a very different ending in mind...

My Thoughts:
I couldn't decide in the beginning whether I liked this book or not. I had previously read other books in this series and found them a bit long with chapters that could very well have been combined. It was a bit wordy and lengthy. There were just too many chapters and it took too long to get to the meat of this story. When it finally did it flowed along nicely.

This book was much the same as the others and although it is what I have come to expect in this author's writing style it still disappoints me.

I gave this book 3.5 of 5.0 stars for storyline and character development and a sensual rating of 3 of 5 flames. There is not a great deal of intimacy to be had in this long and drawn out book.

I received a complimentary digital ARC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley to read.
This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Take a fairy tale then set it in the Highlands of Scotland at some time in the past and add a lot of twists to the story along the way . . . . what a great idea this proved to be! In this case Cinderella is Gillian MacLeod and she doesn’t have two ugly sisters or a wicked stepmother, instead she’s one of a dozen sisters and the one who usually watches and fades into the background - so much so that her sisters tend to speak for her without asking what she thinks or wants! They don’t do it to be cruel, they’re convinced she’s very shy and reticent with strangers…..but they couldn’t be more wrong! She proves this when visiting one of her married sisters. She has spent time in Edinburgh with her father and been introduced to lots of potential suitors but not one appealed to her. When she arrives at her sisters she is drawn to John Erly, the disowned son of an English nobleman, the man who was instrumental in rescuing her brother-in-law from imprisonment and now is Captain of his guard. Gillian is too reticent to approach the handsome sassenach but seizes the opportunity to do so during a masquerade ball hosted by her sister during which she steals a kiss from him before disappearing back to her room. That kiss seals their fate but there will be adventures a plenty before they have any chance of attaining their fairytale ending!

This is an action packed historical romance involving everything from midnight hunts, spying, a journey to marry, attacks en route and an unexpected heroine before family beliefs, relationships and dogged determination all have their role to play. The family’s image of Gillian is going to be totally revised during her adventurous escapades and her stubborn refusal to take no for an answer. She proves a strong opponent to anyone seeking to harm her or those she loves, not the whimpering, overlooked young girl they thought she was. She is willing to fight for what is right, defend those in need and still remains a sweet, quiet young lady for most of the time! English John is not worried what others think of him most of the time. He has an unearned reputation that he doesn’t dispute but is really a very kind and understanding gentleman who wants to do things the right way to make things better in the long run for all concerned. He is willing to fight for what’s right, too, and is even willing to face Gillian’s father! They make a great couple.

I found the author’s descriptions of events and scenes brought them to life in my imagination. The plot isn’t a straightforward one, there are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into this historical romance!

I requested and received a copy of this novel, via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read it.

The title is an apt one for this book. Just as it suggests, I was enchanted once I started reading. The story of Gillian and English John has all the right ingredients. Humor,romance, lots of twists and turns, laughter and tears. To top it all, it has the foundation of love. I loved reading this book.

3.75*
This is the fourth book in the series and I enjoyed it with that being said it did not start out well. It took quite some time for the story to get going but when it did I could not put it down.
John “English John” Erly has many secrets that he keeps to himself, an English man in Scotland does not have it easy. Saving Alasdair Og from imprisonment and becoming his friend has in away given John a purpose and a job, Dair’s captain. Everyone thinks John is a rogue and he does nothing to to stop the rumors.
Gillian MacLeod is one of the many daughters of Laird Donal MacLeod. Being the quite daughter, her sisters and everyone else talk for her and for the most part she allows it. The only problem is it’s getting out of hand and everyone thinks they know what she should do and what she wants out of life. She wants adventure and freedom to do what she wants and to find a great love like her other sisters.
When Gillian meets John she sees the man he truly is, a caring and honorable man. John knows he’s not good enough for Gillian and does everything he can to push her way. When he sees the life he never knew he wanted slip away he needs a make a decision.
This book had great dialogue, sweet romance and great sexual tension and nail biting suspense. I can’t wait for the next book.

This story is about trusting yourself and not to be afraid to speak up. Don’t let people run all over you

Hero is John . Heroine is Gillian.
Gillian and her father are going to her sisters keep in Scotland.
Her father and sister think that Gillian is a shy meek young lady . When someone asks Gillian an question her family answer for her.
Gillian arrives in Scotland and one man catches her Eye. John. But everyone warns Gillian away from John. They call him a rake . A Rouge a player . Little do they know what John does in the dead of night .
Gillian sister wants to hold a masquerade ball so Gillian can meet eligible men for her hand

Gillian doesn’t ware the costume her sister picked tor her but one of her own with a mask.
After some time in the hall Gillian approached John. They go outside. Gillian knows who John is but John has no idea who the lady in the mask is After a deep kiss , John and Gillian need to break apart because there are lanterns coming into the garden. Gillian runs but she drops her mask. John finds it and he wants to find the lady behind the mask. Will he. There is more but you need to read it and see if an English man wins a Scottish lass

Gillian MacLeod is a shy, invisible young women who has been betrothed to a man with a son her age. Gillie never talks or argues as she is one of 11 daughters who all have very strong opinions on everything and, she feels that it's not worth the time to say anything as someone usually says it for her! During a masquerade party, Gillian sees and is immediately attracted to John Erly, a rogue who has been disinherited by his father and has a reputation for gambling and womanizing. Gillie decides that, for once, she is going to do as she chooses. She follows John outside to the gardens and kisses him. Then she disappears. John has never forgotten that kiss but, he doesn't see Gillie until 2 months later, when he finally realizes exactly who she is. Well that settles it. John will never be good enough for this perfect women. Gillie has other ideas and, actively pursues John, much to her father's dismay! This story was quite the ride and thoroughly enjoyable with a multitude of unexpected and, at times, hilarious twists to add to the chase!

Enchanted by the Highlander by Lecia Cornwall
A Highland Fairy Tale #4

With elements of Cinderella and a few other fairy tales I remember from childhood I have to say this was a thoroughly enjoyable story!

Gilllian McLeod, one of twelve daughters, is the quietest and least understood of the sisters. She steps outside of her usual boundaries to kiss a man she finds attractive while at a masked ball only to not hear from him again for so long that she finds herself engaged to another man. When Gilly meets again with John Erly, the man she kissed, he realizes who she is but believes there is no hope for the two of them. He is entrusted with her safety to get her to the wedding on time and the story at that point begins to pick up.

This story has a masked ball, a secret kiss, an overland journey, bad men to thwart, proposals aplenty, a coming into one’s own, a competition among worthy opponents and eventually true love’s kiss and true love to be found.

I enjoyed this book – perhaps not quite as much as some of the previous stories – but could not put it down once I began. I am eager to read about each and every one of the sisters and who they will end up with (8 more to go?) and also wouldn’t mind knowing what happens to some of the warriors mentioned in the story as well as the men who proposed to but did not win Gilly.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars

The mighty Donal MacLeod has his hands full with twelve daughters. This is the story of one of them. Gillian MacLeod is the meek and mild sister. Always quiet and lets the rest of the world go by. She never gets chance to make her own decisions, someone always does it for her. What she really longs for is adventure. (Careful what you wish for girl.).
John Erly is an Englishman living in Scotland. He is respected as the captain of the guard and a good friend to the husband of one of Gillian's sisters. He is used to being always the outsider. He certainly isn't fit to even touch the hand of the quiet beauty that is visiting.
What a wonderful adventure. Our heroine really comes out of her shell and shows everyone exactly what she is made of.
As our hero sees things he has only one good quality to his name and that is his honour. No matter the temptation thrown his way, he will always do the right thing.
There are lots of fun characters and a particularly nasty one. A lot can happen on a journey through the Scottish highlands, all of it exciting.
I loved every page and can't wait to read the stories of the other sisters.