Immersing myself in Paula Quinn's "Highlander Ever After" was a delightful surprise for a fan of captivating romance stories. This novel seamlessly blends historical romance with time-travel fantasy, creating a world where love transcends the boundaries of time and space.

The story follows a modern-day woman and a rugged Highlander from the past as they navigate a captivating love story filled with chemistry and intrigue. Quinn's meticulous attention to historical detail and her ability to craft complex, multidimensional characters drew me in and kept me engaged throughout the book.

The emotional depth and character development in "Highlander Ever After" are truly commendable, making it a compelling read from start to finish. The blend of historical settings and time-travel elements adds a unique twist to the romantic narrative, offering a fresh and engaging experience for readers.

Fans of romantic storytelling will appreciate the passion, adventure, and timeless romance found within the pages of "Highlander Ever After." I thoroughly enjoyed the captivating storyline, well-developed characters, and the seamless blend of genres that made this book a standout read.

I really enjoyed this read and would recommend it. I haven't read the rest of the series, but I will now. I jumped into Highland Ever After on w him and because enemies to lovers is my catnip trope and I will always grativate toward it.

*An advanced reader ebook copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

This is my first Paula Quinn book and overall I enjoyed it! This books falls into the marriage of convenience romance trope, which I personally like.

The book opens with the forced marriage between Adam MacGregor and Sina de Arenberg. Adam is the heir to the current clan chief and is duty bound to protect clan interests even if it means marrying a bastard royal, especially one that is haughty and thinks Scots are barbaric. Adam find his new wife gorgeous, strong, and intriguing and quickly sets out to win her over with romance and gentleness.

Meanwhile, Sina is firmly against the marriage and holds out hope that her father or her betrothed will find her and annul the marriage. As soon as Adam and the MacGregor clan begin to soften her resolve, Sina is recalled to London by her newly crowned father. Sina is forced to choose between the life she dreamed of and the new one that she’s come to love while Adam must decide what’s worth fighting for.

What I like:

Romance Tropes: I feel like this book hits a lot of romance tropes and I’m totally okay with that. We have marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, and sexy Scots that are gentle giants.

Not so much:
The main drawn back for me was the quick turnaround on Sina’s behavior toward Adam. I felt like her change of heart happened so quickly and seemed a little too predicated on lust (which I mean hey ain’t nothing wrong with that), which was a drawback for my investment in the actual romance.

I usually love Ms. Quinn's books, but this one was a drag to read. The opening chapters when Sina de Arenberg is forced to marry the clan chief's son, Adam MacGregor, was filled with tension and intrigue, but unfortunately that tension waned after the first couple of chapters. For much of the book I found Sina to be too whiny, constantly complaining about her fate and resisting all overtures of friendship from the clan.

Adam was honorable and I did like his character. I loved the secondary characters and the descriptions of the local village. However, I skipped quite a few chapters in the middle of the book to get to the predictable ending.

I love absolutely everything by Paula Quinn and her highlander stories and this book is no exception <3 The switchup between the Scottish and London setting was great and really showed the difference between their two worlds which helped build them both as individual character and their love for each other. It was a little bit different from the rest of the series, but that just shows that Paula Quinn is great at adding different spices to her writing!

The Queen has ordered Adam MacGregor and Sina de Arenberg to be married. Sina had been promised to someone else and Adam didn't want to be married. She keeps him at arms length and not to consummate the marriage because she says her dad will get her out of this marriage and she can be with the man she loves. Sina has always been brought up to think the MacGregors are savages so she is not happy at all. But she gets to know his whole family and realizes they aren't what she thought. Just as she realizes that she is taken away by her father. Will she be happy with William, who she was supposed to marry or will she want to go back to Adam?
I liked this story very much and the characters were a lot of fun and how the MacGregors started falling for Sina.

I enjoyed this book. It’s the first one I’ve read in this series. I don’t think it hurt not reading the others. I liked it!

Paula Quinn never gets it wrong! I love how her Highland romances transport me to a land far away! I always fee so immersed in her tales. A-1!

I browse Netgalley for new to me authors and Paula Quinn did not disappoint. Highlander Ever After was well crafted and an enjoyable romance book. I would recommend this author to others.

Available now: Highlander Ever After

****4/5 stars: Loved it. Paula Quinn weaves another sweet and endearing story with political intrigue; where two opposites end up fighting for something they didn't expect to even want.



Recommended readers:

If you like Paula Quinn
If you are a historical romance, especially set in Scotland
Here's my Rankings:

4/5 for characters
4/5 for plot
4/5 overall
Note: Steamy factor (3 of 5 ... little steaminess)
REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:
Adam MacGregor is prepared to do his duty and marry a royal heir - only he didn't expect her to be so ... royal. And Sina de Arenberg wanted nothing to do with the savage Highlander - until she really get to know him. The two opposites end up fighting for something they never expected to like in the first place.

Paula Quinn weaves another sweet and endearing story with political intrigue. One of my go-to historical romance authors, Quinn is great at delaying passion her stories and spinning some political mystery into her books. You'll fall in love with both Adam and Sina. Highlander Ever After is great as expected.

Available now: Highlander Ever After

Highlander Ever After by Paula Quinn is the story of Adam MacGregor and King George's illegitimate daughter, Sina.
In the beginning Queen Anne had ordered Sina taken to the Scottish Highlands and wed to Adam. Neither one was for the union, but Adam gave it his level best for the good of his clan. Sina had no interest in being his wife or following the queen's orders. I realize she was forced into this, but it wasn't unheard of during that time period. She behaved rudely to his family who accepted her and wanted to love her. Eventually she felt bad for this and loved them all.
Sina had been betrothed to another man. He was her best friend, not her lover and she had not seen him in 3 years. He was not a good man and ended up causing more than a little trouble.
There's so much more, but no spoilers here!
Side note, I don't think there were fire ants in the Highlands back then. Fire ants came from South America on ships and in landscaping plants to the Americas first. You might edit that to just ants😉

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This is becoming one of my favorite genres and that is because of the authors that have taken up the pen to author some great highland stories.

I loved Sina and Adam together. There is such a push and pull between them and yet the sparks fly with every tug.

There is not only an Alpha male but an Alpha female in this story and boy what a story they lead to.

You can read this as a stand alone but I do not suggest it.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great, entertaining highlander romance! If you like adventure and sexy highlanders, this book is for you!

Paula Quinn is an amazing author!! This book is amazing!!! Looking forward her next one!! Always her stories have all the elements i like!

Book: Highlander Ever After
by Paula Quinn

Series: The MacGregors: Highland Heirs, Book Eight

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of
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2. Purple Tulip Book Reviews
3. Celtic World of Historical Book Reviews
4.Celtic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Blog

Heat Rating: Smoking Hot!🔥🔥🔥

Overall Rating: 5 Stars and 5 Kilts

The most romantic book I ever read! Wish someone would collect the most heather to prove they love me the most! Those MacGregors sure know how to turn a lassies head!

Camlochlin Castle
The isle of Skye
Summer 1714



Melusina MacGregor’s father is the Prince elector, George of Hanover and heir to the throne. Plus he is next in line to be King. His mistress is Melusina’s mother but Melusina who is called Sina is illegitimate. Although a royal bastard but still a bastard! She also has never been acknowledged as her father's daughter. The one thing she wants more than anything is to have a real family something she's been denied her entire life. Her entire life she also thought she would marry her best friend William Standish. The one she had known since she was eight years old and is her betrothed. Yet the Queen whom she thought was her friend ordered this forcing her to marry a savage outlaw. The next in line to become Chief, Adam MacGregor, son of the proscribed chief. Why were they even forcing this alliance?

Adam knew this was the only way to protect and save his outlaw clan. This was something he fought forever never wanting to be in love or to be responsible for his people, his clan. He didn't want this marriage either but he also knew the Queen was his clans protection. Though physically they were both extremely attracted to each other but he didn't like the idea of being married to a woman who loved another. Plus she was terrified of his best friend his dog. Yet he understands due to his status he has to marry a royal heir, who has been taught nothing but lies about his clan. He plans to prove her wrong that they are not savages or barbarians! However, he will never be
like his kin trying to make his wife happy by picking the most heather. Especially since she was pining over another man.

Yet as they get to know each other feelings are brought out and feelings. As Sina sees the one thing she has wanted her entire life is here, a loving family. Then just as she is about to open herself up and show her love she is requested to return to London. Adam just lets her go which makes her miserable realizing she loves Adam and what she felt for William was brotherly love. Plus William is not the gentleman she thought after spending three years away. Plus there os treachery and betrayal at every corner. Not the kindness, friendship, honestly and love she felt in Scotland. Though when Adam returns to get her father's blessing she is deliriously happy. Especially that her father postponed her marriage to Lord Standish!

Yet then both their Sina and Adams lives are in danger. Who can they possibly trust, royal secrets are revealed. There are many who don't want these two together and will do anything to win their selfish desires. Plus both Adam and Sina have not exactly been honest to Sina’s father. He has enough power to end their unity and possibly hang Adam, as he despises the savage MacGregor clan, just from gossip and hearsay. What will the destiny for Adam MacGregor and Sina de Arenburg be? Doom and gloom or a happily highlander ever after?

This is definitely a book readers don’t want to miss. Sadly this is the last book finale of The MacGregor: Highland Heirs series. Where every book in this beautiful series has been filled with all the elements that Scottish historical romance readers love. From page turning, awe inspiring, non-stop action and riveting adventures. Each novel is filled with
betrayal, miscommunication, treachery, suspense, mystery, hatred, passion and love. They are filled with breathtaking settings, characters you never forget, mind-blowing plots and exhilating dialogues! I know I always get swept away in Paula Quinn books with her swoon worthy heros, feisty heroines and spectacular stories!

I think Highlander Ever After is my favorite story of the series. Although I have loved them all as this author is extremely talented! This is a phenomenal book readers definitely don’t want to miss. No worries if it is your first book or your last book of the series. As you can read any of these books as stand alone books too.

I received a complimentary ARC copy from the Forever, Grand Central publishers through netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All opinions, ideas, words and thoughts are my own.

My favorite book by Paula Quinn. Her writing style is unique. Oftentimes I feel her books have a very slow pace and burn but at the same time you really feel immersed in the time period. I loved Adam and Sina as a couple.. I want go into the whole plot but lets just say out heroine is not happy when she is pulled from her bed and told she must marry. It takes a while for her to become ok with this new life. Which is probably more accurate that quickly falling in love. I would highly recommend! You don't have to read the others in the series but it is nice to revisit past characters.

Great characters and entertaining plot made for yet another great MacGregor story in a long line of great stories following several generations from the same family.  This one follows the heir to the chieftain, Adam, and a woman sworn to marry him by the machinations of the Queen and future king of England. They definitely had a rocky start to their marriage but Adam is persistent and doesn’t give up on trying to make Sina feel welcomed on Skye, until they receive a letter from the new king demanding her return. At first he doesn’t seem inclined to fight for a woman that from the get-go told him she loved another, but distance does help the heart grow fonder and weeks after her return to London he comes to win her back. I enjoyed their story and I am glad that it does work out among all parties involved in the end. Sweet. Passionate. Exciting. And enjoyable all around.

The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #8, I jumped into this series at the halfway point but it was okay because each book pretty much reads as a standalone. I love Paula Quinn's writing style it's part of the reason I keep coming back to her books, whatever trope she's using she has the MacGregors make it their own. Another reason I keep coming back is that I love this family. The MacGregors' are warm and welcoming to friends and are just as fierce warriors as they are fiercely loyal to those who prove they are worthy. The family also has very close, very secret ties to Queen Anne so when she orders Adam MacGregor, the reluctant heir of the clan, to marry one of her ladies in waiting they have no choice but to follow her orders. Melusina de Arenburg was raised for court life she was a trusted Lady in Waiting and the bastard daughter of the heir to the throne; part of keeping her safe was keeping her unclaimed. Sina looked upon Queen Anne as a best friend and an almost mother like figure so she couldn't understand it when Anne orders her to the Highlands to marry someone from a very infamous clan rather than the man she wants to marry.

Sina is pretty much a spoiled brat when she gets there, acting like she's the only one who had her life disrupted, once she realizes they aren't the barbarians she thought they were and that her new family isn't all that bad she starts to open her heart to Adam, who she finds attractive as much as she hates that she does. Adam is nothing but patient with her, he gets aggravated and pissed off but he sympathizes with her and he likes her. Eventually they start to warm up to each other and fall in love unfortunately Queen Anne dies not to long after the wedding and soon enough Sina's father sends for her and she has to go back to London where the marriage will be annulled.

The second half of this book takes place in London where Adam tries to prove he's worthy of staying married to Sina, but under the disguise of someone else. Sina also along the way learns some very disturbing news that makes her long for Adam all the more. Normally I don't care for the books that take place in the King/Queen's Court with all those people and their power hungry machinations and backstabbing not knowing who to trust but there are a few exceptions and this is one of them.

Overall, this was such a good book. I hate to see the MacGregors go I really hope this isn't the last of them and that maybe the next generation will be up to a few adventures.

I loved this installment of the MacGregor's Highland Heirs! I have been waiting for Adam to find love and accept his position in the clan for so long and this story did not disappoint!

Adam MacGregor is the firstborn son of Rob and Davina, but he has long resisted being named his father's heir, he has willingly let his sister Abigail fill the role of the next chief and has passed time aimlessly, hunting, drinking and wenching. But all that changes when Queen Anne demands that he marry Melusina de Arenburg.

Melusina "Sina" is taken from her bed in Kensington Palace and brought to Skye with a letter from the Queen demanding the immediate wedding. Sina is the illegitimate child of George of Hanover, the queen's heir. She is betrothed to her childhood friend William Standish and wants nothing to do with Adam or his family. She marries him out of love for her Queen, but insists that her father will set the marriage aside and refuses to consummate the vows.

Adam is no more pleased about this arrangement than she is, but he will honor his vows to her and will try to make her happy. Adam is a complex character, bold, handsome and charming, but in his heart, he is lonely. His wolfhound Goliath is his closest friend and confidant - but way down deep, lurks a romantic, one who longs for the bond his family has found with their spouses. He puts aside his anger and resentment, and tries to make Sina happy. He thinks she is lovely and understands her pain - but he is hopeful that they can come to some sort of understanding. But when she tells him on their wedding night that she loves another and always will - he rethinks his plan. He still wants a cordial relationship, but he will not lose his heart to her.

Slowly (and I do mean SLOWLY) Sina starts to thaw, she is torn, her heart is with William, but she also recognizes that she may never leave Skye and that the people here have gone out of their way to be kind to her, including Adam. She still wants to leave and feels like her feelings for Adam are a betrayal to William, but what she is beginning to feel for the Highlander is nothing like the warm comfortable feelings she has for William. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes Adam is exactly the man she always dreamt of and her feelings grow.

Just as she accepts her feelings and decides that she will stay, news arrives - The Queen is dead and her father is demanding that she be returned to London. They are heartbroken by the news, but Adam still believes she loves someone else and knows that refusing will start a war. He has to protect his family, even if that means letting go of the only woman he has ever loved.

Sina returns to London and William, but she has changed. She pines for Adam, but after 3 weeks with no word, she assumes he has made his choice and is determined to get on with her life - with William. The night of the betrothal ball, Sina is shocked by a new arrival - Adam and Goliath! She fears for him, his name brands him an outlaw and could get him killed. But when he introduces himself as Lord Adam Hamilton, grandson of the Duke of Hamilton, she keeps his secret and longs to get him alone to find out what his is doing!

Adam has come for his love, but first he must win her heart back and befriend her father. Adam will do anything to win Sina back, but there are those who will do anything to keep them apart. Can they overcome with the odds stacked against them? Will the King forgive his deceit or will it start a war?

This was such a great book, I loved Adam and all the MacGregors. Sina, took me a little bit of time to warm up to, but once I really understood her POV, I began to root for her HEA - I think this book might be my favorite PQ of all time, I was completely invested in the story, I laughed, cried and sighed. The story is a page turner, well written, flows nicely, has steamy love scenes, some nail biting moments and a wonderful sigh worthy ending. It is the eighth book in the series and is interconnected to the other books, but I think it could be read as stand alone title with no problem.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*

Being that this is the 8th book in this series. You would think that you would need to read the previous books to get this one. But this is a good standalone. Basically, two people were forced to get married and coming from different lifestyles it was a rocky road. Only when she returns to her old life does she realize how petty she has been. This is not my favorite in the series but it has strong characters and a good plot. I was furnished a copy of this book by NetGalley for my honest opinion.