I was looking forward to a really good read when I started this book – well – it was MORE! It was a wonderful read. The characters were compelling, the story was interesting and action-packed – and – well – there were Highlanders. I believe this is only the third book by this author, but you’d never know it. I’ve read some seasoned authors with many, many books under their belt whose stories don’t flow as seamlessly as these do. You feel as if you are right there in the midst of the turmoil between the Royalists and the Covenanters. The suspense is thick in the air and danger is everywhere. You can feel it, smell it and taste it.

Kirstie Cameron has lived away from her beloved home, Kentillie, for three years now. Not because she wanted to, but because she couldn’t live with the pain of staying. Three years ago, at age seventeen, she finally found the courage to tell the man she loved with all of her heart that she loved him. She hoped he returned her love because she wanted a future with him. She loved him – she’d always loved him and she always would. Then, he ripped out her heart and stepped on it. He told her that they could never be because he saw her as a sister. A SISTER! So, Kirstie has spent the last three years living with her best friend, Blair MacNab at the MacNab stronghold.

Alan MacKenzie has never considered himself a MacKenzie because that clan shunned his family, became Covenanters, and abandoned his mother to be murdered by his father. No, he was a Cameron in heart and soul. The Cameron’s had taken him in when his mother was murdered and his father fled when Alan was only eleven. The Cameron’s loved him, nurtured him and treated him as one of their own. He’d never shame or betray them. So, what was he to do when the love of his life, the woman he wasn’t good enough for, declared her love for him? He couldn’t tell her that he loved her in return because he might have his father’s madness. So, he told her that she was like a sister to him and that was all it would ever be. Then, she went away to live somewhere else and he never knew why. [*smiles* Well, maybe he wasn’t the sharpest tack in the pack]

This is the third book in the series, so we know all about the plots of the Covenanters against the Royalists. This plot is a diabolical one – get rid of all of the existing Royalist lairds and convert their clans by force, marriage or whatever other means they had. The Camerons are aware of the plot to kill them and the other Lairds at an upcoming meeting of the clans, so they have come up with a plan to foil the plot and get rid of the Covenanters – or as many of them as they can. They’ll have Alan reclaim his MacKenzie name and pretend to have broken with the Camerons by converting to Presbyterian. He’ll infiltrate the Covenanters and relay all of the plans to the Camerons.

Kirstie has also gotten wind of the plot to murder her brothers and she plans to uncover the plot and stop it. So, she attends the Clan meeting with the MacNabs and begins her flirtation with all of the Covenanters, hoping to learn their secrets.

Imagine the shock when Alan and Kirstie see each other – and Alan is a Covenanter. Kirstie can’t believe that – there is something off about that but she doesn’t have time to worry about that. She’s busy trying to uncover the plot, search bedrooms at the castle and fight off the amorous advances of all of the Covenanter men.

It is exciting to see Kirstie and Alan dancing around each other – trying to fight their attraction and still work, separately, of course, to foil the plot. Alan finds it hard to concentrate on what he has to do because he’s always protecting Kirstie from some mishap or another.

One thing I did question though – at one point, Kirstie is in a bit of a bother. She needs to escape the bonds on her arms – tied above her elbows I think. She has to wriggle around and do some contortions in order to get to her dagger strapped to her thigh. A resourceful girl, right? Well – there was a very long, sharp sword laying on the floor near where she stood. She could have used that much easier than trying to get to the dagger and then get it positioned to cut the twine. Just a thought.

The only bad thing about the book is that it ended and now I have to wait for the next one! I wonder who will be next. Maybe Finlay and Blair will get their own book – maybe it will be Kirstie’s brother Malcolm. I can hardly wait to find out! I hope you’ll read and enjoy this wonderful book as much as I did!

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don't know why but I've always had a thing for Highlander romances! And this one doesn't disappointment! Kirstie is such a strong character! She's protective and caring. Maybe not the best spy but that's okay! Here's the description of you would like to check it out!:

Alan Mackenzie can’t believe it when his laird’s sister takes on some foolhardy mission to get close to every male in a rival clan, in the hopes of uncovering who’s behind the plot to kill her brothers. He may not be good enough for Kirstie, but he’ll be damned if anyone else touches her. But he’s undercover as well, and one false move could betray them both.

Kirstie Cameron’s brothers are in danger, and if she has to flirt with the enemy to save them, she will. But her plans are hindered when the annoyingly handsome Alan Mackenzie refuses to leave her alone. He broke her heart years ago, and now he’s working with the other side. She’ll never forgive him if he ruins her plans. But she can’t deny the attraction between them.

He can’t stay away. She can’t push him away. And the temptation could get them all killed.

Anyway, I hope you guys will read it too and tell me what you think!

#HighlandTemptation #NetGalley

Covenanters and Royalists 3.5*
A meeting is about to happen in Edinburgh and at it’s heart is the matter of religion. This story is a hotbed of intrigue and treachery, plus a heroine whose loyalty to her religion and clan leads her into danger. Kirstie overhears a plot to murder her brothers but neither knows the details nor the identity of the plotters and so rather than inform her kin of the danger, she decides to snoop and cosy up to the enemy in order to gain information. Luckily for all concerned, her brothers had already got wind of the plot and had inserted a spy (one Alan Mackenzie/Cameron) into the mix. This was an easy read but I must admit I did want to shake Kirstie towards the end as her common sense was sadly lacking.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am always falling for those historical fiction books. They always get me, especially when someone is in danger and we have to think our way out of it. I loved that the female had her own plans to try and figure out what she could do to help stop the plot.

A very well written, highly erotical Highlander story that isn't like so many others. It's all about a a feisty young lady who is about to flirt with each and every man from another clan to find out who wants to kill her brothers.

A well written story. The characters aren't flat and no stereotyps, they are well developed and realistic even though we are in a very different century. It's about love and passion, about fear and about cruelty.

By Lori Ann Bailey
( Highland Pride #3)

Alan Mackenzie can't believe it when his Laird's sister takes on a crazy mission that will get her close to every male in a rival clan, in the hopes of uncovering who's behind the plot to kill her brothers as she has heard whispered in the stables one night. Hemay not be good enough for Kristie, but he'll be damned if anyone else touches her. He's undercover as well, and one false move could betray them both.

Krisite Cameron's brothers are in danger, and if she has to flirt with the enemy to save them, she will.
But her plans are hindered when the annoyingly handsome Alan Mackenzie refuses to leave her alone. Every time she turns around he's there. He broke her heart years ago, and now he's working with the other side. She'll never forgive him if he foils her plans. But Lord in heaven she cannot deny the attraction between them.

He can't seem to stay away and neither can she. Could this temptation get them killed?
Wow what can I say about this book Alan is to die for and Kristine is brave and loyal.

Lori Ann Bailey has written another amazing book that will grab you hook line and sincker. This is one talented lady and she knows exactly what we readers want. If I could give you more then 5 stars I would.

Highland Temptation (Highland Pride #3) by Lori Ann Bailey ...Only 5 stars..are you kidding.. this book kept me on pins and needles... Another great one thanks #NetGalley and Lori... Alan(Mackenzie) Cameron is my latest BBF...he has loved Kirstie forever and is afraid his family faults make him unworthy.. Kirstie Cameron ( Laird Cameron only sister) who has always loved Alan and leaves home when she thinks he rejects her. The Coventanter's are plotting and The Cameron'd and the Royalists have to stop then. The intrigue, danger, heart ache, laughter, tears and steamy love all lead to a HEA for Alan and Kirstie...but I know that there has to be mere coming...

I loved Alan and Kirstie's story!!

Kirstie will be anything to help save her family, even if it means flirting with the enemy. With tensions rising between 2 different religious factions, each side is willing to do anything within their power to win, even if it means murdering the other side.

Alan has broken from Kirstie's family to infiltrate the other side. Unfortunately his attraction to Kirstie may put his mission in jeopardy. When he learns that Kirstie is also trying to save her brothers, Alan must do what he can to keep her safe as well as not blow his cover.

Can Kirstie and Alan save the family that they both hold dearly and take a chance at their own HEA?

I really loved this story and I can't wait to see what Bailey comes up with next!

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

Alan had broken Kirstie’s heart years ago and they finally see each other again. They’re both on a mission and on opposite sides of a conflict. They’re both in a very dangerous situation. This doesn’t stop Alan from taking risks to protect her or from Kirstie reaching out to him. The story has a lot of action and there’s plenty of conflict. I loved the historical setting of this story and the interleaving of the politics of the time.

This book can be read as a standalone even though it’s part of a series.

I was given an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

The setup was very interesting and I certainly feel like I learned a lot about Scottish history, but the characters seemed a bit flat and that made it hard for me to get into the love story

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This is an awesome book .
What can I say about the main characters .
Alan is Scrumptious, he’s brave , thoughtful , loving and devoted.
Kirstie is strong , feisty, stubborn and in love for years with Alan .
Together the one thing that means more to them than each other is family and the Clan .
As relationships and emotions are stretched to breaking point is it possible these two will get to the end of the book unscathed .
Lori has written another hit , I wish I could give more than five stars it definitely deserves it .
A fantastic book that hooks you at page one and keeps you dangling right to the end .
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I am reviewing this book as an ARC without compensation.

Kirstie and Alan make for a fiery couple. The story is filled with political and religious intrigue. Clans are fighting to make dynastic growth the old fashioned way through marriage alliances. Highland stories are never boring and this one certainly is not. It shows great promise for what will happen next perhaps to Finlay and Blair.