What's not to love about a highlander and this is an absolutely wonderful story to get your fingers turning page after page, I loved it from start to finish.

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This is the first book I have read by Michelle McLean, though I have others. Being the third book in a series, I was afraid I'd be a little lost. And I was for a while. Also, I found Alice to be ridiculously headstrong at times. But I kept reading anyway. And then suddenly I didn't care that I had felt a little lost and that Alice made some thoughtless choices, because I was having way too much fun!

Trying to escape an arranged marriage to a man who already buried three wives, Alice blackmailed Highlander Philip to take her to Scotland to see her dearest friend Elizabet. Though he was attracted to Alice, he wanted nothing to do with the "wee harpy". Philip lost that fight. While they were at an inn in Scotland, Alice disobeyed Philip's order not to leave the room without him. Philip had to save her when she was accosted by a drunkard. Since they were sharing a room, Alice declared that Philip was her husband. He agreed. Alice didn't know that constituted marriage vows in Scotland. Oops!

I absolutely loved the chemistry and interaction between Alice and Philip. Their bickering was hysterical and was my favorite thing about the story. In addition, there was also some action, a bit of suspense and a few tears. The supporting characters also made me smile. They apparently were the stars in the first two books. I definitely need to read those. So hang in there if you haven't read the first two books in the series...you'll have too much fun to care.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Entangled Publishing and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

I enjoy historical /Scotish romance stories and this one was a good story.I liked Philip and Alice charactors,they were both well defined characters with very distinct personalities.Although they were pretty much opposites it was fun to watch as their relationship develope.Definately a 4 1/2 star read.

Lady Alice parents agree to a betrothal to an earl who is much older and has a string of former wives that died suspiciously. When Philip delivers a message from her friend, she blackmails him to get him to take her to Scotland. What will happen when the to end up married? Fast-paced, fun highlander read with plenty of drama and steamy chemistry. I really liked the characters, Alice is strong and determined and keeps Phillip on his toes. A good read.

I received an advanced review copy of this book.

I found the hero, Philip, to be more likable in this story than the heroine, Alice, in this novel. I found her to be exasperating at her inability to listen to anything Philip said to keep her safe. She was a bold character and seemed knowledgeable about some things which I enjoyed and yet so naive about others. I liked Alice’s determination to change her circumstances. She does change by the end and learns to temper her impulsiveness. As far as Philip, he does things to get her riled up and learns to change his domineering ways.

Overall, I enjoyed the story.

‘How to blackmail a highlander’ was certainly an interesting title, with Lady Alice Chivers coercing Philip MacGregor, to escape from an engagement to an older man. She uses her friendship with Elizabet, to blackmail Philip (Elizabet’s husband is Philip’s cousin); however, events transpire leading to their accidental marriage on their trip to Scotland.
Theirs was a tempestuous relationship, from the very beginning. Whilst Alice is headstrong and determined, Philip is also stubborn in admitting his feelings for her. Alice certainly matures through this book, going from her impetuous behaviour at the start, to a more considered nature. Philip certainly displays patience throughout in his bid to keep his friends and Alice safe. The action along the way, with plenty of feisty dialogue and romance, makes for an entertaining read.
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3.5-4 Stars!! I liked this book! It can be read as a standalone but I’m glad I read the other books first because although there is some backstory given, there is a lot of crossover from the previous books & I liked the update on those couples! I didn’t really feel the love between the main characters though. Phillip & Alice just didn’t have that spark with each other. Still a good book though!
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lady alice chivers is certain that the man her parents have agreed to marry her to will murder her. he's had three dead wives pass in mysterious circumstances. when she runs into philip macgregor at a ball, she is struck by the thought that maybe he can help her escape.

she wants to get to her friend, elizabet. she's married to philip's cousin, john and alice knows he can help her. but philip refuses. not because he thinks she's wrong about her prospective husband. but he just believes that she isn't prepared for a life on her own, without the comfort and security of her social standing. so she blackmails him. appropriate for a book titled how to blackmail a highlander.

as a heroine, alice is feisty and stubborn and impulsive. she questions everything. and she's determined to not let people make choices that will affect her life. she's remarkably progressive and ingenious. she's also a little bit spoiled and used to getting her way and having things turn out for the best. and philip makes sure to tell her all these things. but he also quietly appreciates all her other qualities.

that she fights him at every turn frustrates him, but it also draws him to her. they are opposites that are clearly meant to be together. from the moment they claimed each other inadvertendly, it became more real and it became everything they ever wanted.

this was such a delightful read, and i'm pretty sure i've read the other books in this series. and if i'm right there should be at least one more that will give us some resolution on rose and will's story.

**how to blackmail a highlander will publish on january 14, 2019. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (amara) in exchange for my honest review.

5 - "I'll seduce you yet..." "...Ye're welcome to try." Stars!

I absolutely adore this series, Michelle McLean, brings us book three of The MacGregor Lairds, and this time Lady Alice Chivers educates the reader on How to Blackmail a Highlander and with great style too!

His startling blue eyes sent a fine tremor through her that had nothing to do with fear… She could gaze at his face forever…

Humor, heart and a little heat to keep things interesting, all three of the books in this series so far, have been quick and highly entertaining reads. Alice like the ladies before her has plenty of sass, savvy and attitude, to make sure she not only gets what she wants, but also captivates the man she is using to achieve her ultimate objective.

"Dinna push me far, lass… Even a man of honor has a breaking point."

Loved, loved, loved Philip, lots of growl and bluster, but underneath it all an absolute sweetheart, the love grew between these two along with the increase in noise level, and length of their arguments about just about everything.

If they both made it to Glenlyon alive, it’d be a miracle…

Another stellar addition, and I cannot wait for the next instalment.

"I have no interest in what ye have to offer…"

"The arrangement of your pleats say otherwise."

How to Blackmail a Highlander by Michelle McLean was an enjoyable story. The details and storyline were well written. The story moves at a steady pace. The two main characters were Lady Alice and the Highlander Phillip. These two are opposites, but they are attracted to each other when they are not fighting. Lady Alice is impulsive and to Phillip she is quite annoying. She blackmails him to take her to Scotland in order for her to run away from an unwanted engagement in London and to visit her best friend in Scotland. At every turn, Alice gets herself into trouble. The story is enjoyable and a bit different than most romances as it contains a lesson about “consequences” of running away and impulsive decisions. I recommend this story as a fun and enjoyable read.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

It has been awhile since I read book 2 but it really is explained well so if you have not read any of the previous books in the series you are not lost. I enjoyed the book but it is not my favorite kind of romance. Philip and Alice were so different and really got into their arguments which was kind of like foreplay for them.

There is mostly action as they travel from London to a castle in Scotland where Alice wants to find her friend Elizabet and escape an arraigned marriage. She is kind of impulsive and doesn't think things through which leads the bad guy from book 2 to Elizabet's door.

Lots of drama, action, and romance as Philip and Alice try to stay ahead of each other until they both realize that they have fallen in love. Hope we find out what happens with Rose in William in the next book.

This was a good paced read with plenty of action. I loved the interaction between Philip and Alice. Alice was inclined to act without considering the consequences if her actions. Philip liked order and to think things through before he acted. This led to some entertaining moments between them. There are times of danger and passion. It seems as though there will be a story to follow concerning Alice’s maid, Rosie and Philip’s kinsman, William and I look forward to reading it.
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They do say opposites attract and in the case of Philip and Alice, it takes a while to get there! A young lady being forced to marry a man with three dead wives and old enough to be her grandfather. What could be wrong with that? Especially since rumors are his wives died under shady circumstances. Seeing her chance Alice follows Philip, a cousin of her best friend's husband and the adventure begins. She blackmails him so he will take her to her friend Elizabet in Scotland. In a bold move she declares she is married to him and him to her and realize that is all it takes to handfast in Scotland!
Through many ups and downs and arguments and another person Ramsey coming into the scene, this is really an entertaining story! Although part of a series, it can be read as a standalone, but you want to read the others..

I didn't know that this is part of a series when I requested and even though I was not lost I kind of wished I had read the other book first and will remedy that when I get a little time..So we meet Alice who ia spoiled pampered lady with money she understands the way her world works where you marry for position in society and she had no problem with that until it is her turn to marry and her parents pick a really old gentleman who has buried a couple of brides already and to some weird circumstances. Alice does not want that and can you blame her, she wishes she had her friend Elizabeth to help her, when she gets a letter from her from Phillip and she decides that she is going to get his help. When Philip insists he will not help she decides to blackmail him..These two fight and bicker all the time, they get married accidentally she causes all these mishaps and chaos..I wont tell you more so you can grab a copy and Enjoy! I liked Philip, Alice drove me crazy some time but the book was enjoyable..

This is such a fun read. I quite enjoyed Lady Alice's character. Her tendency to leap before thinking made this story very entertaining. She is definitely an infuriating woman. On this, I agree with Phillip. Poor highlander doesn't stand a chance. ;)
Alice is being forced to marry someone who scares her. She strongly suspect that the rumors about her future husband are not simply rumors. Unfortunately, her parents disagree and refuse to listen to her complaints. In the end, she decided to take matters into her own hands. It was her life after all, and she is determined to have a long and happy one. That's when she decides to balckmail the highlander...
Phillip can't believe that his simple mission turned into a disaster. It is all thanks to one English lady who refuses to take no for an answer. He will put up with her for now but he plans to send her home as soon as he can find a way. Little did he know how difficult of a task that would turn out to be...
I loved both the main characters. Story is very interesting and well-written. It is definitely one the best books I have read. I do enjoy a good historical fiction.

Lady Alice knows a rotten apple when she sees one. She refuses to let an arranged marriage to a lecherous, old man be the death of her. This sassy, impulsive, take charge bonny lass would rather go on the lam than marry under questionable circumstances. What surprised me the most was her supposedly doting parents being oblivious to the potential risk here, and their continued “heads in the sand” behavior, which put someone else Alice cares about in jeopardy, as well. I wanted to waggle my finger at them with a big “shame on you people" message. They should have had Alice's back but raised her to think about consequences from simple actions, like not listening when potential danger is nearby.

Despite her passionate plea, Philip didn’t feel like obliging at all to Alice’s initial request for help. I felt he had been told enough details her plight should have appealed to his manly Highlander sense of honor. He shouldn’t have dismissed her concerns so readily. Well, he certainly underestimated how determined this wee lass could be.

You pretty much get what the synopsis promises here, my fellow Scottish romance book loving friends. The writing flows and stays centered around this main couple. There are great cameo appearances of other characters from previous books that help set the stage for the perilous showdown with the evil villain.

Alice’s knack for not doing what she's told, even though it is for her own safety, may frustrate you at times. Though at first she certainly had to be her own savior, she could be a knucklehead. You can’t help but be glad Philip did get roped into helping her. You can also understand the fears he carried with him. Good thing for them both everything works out in the end for these two polar opposite, destined for each other lovebirds.

Title: How to Blackmail a Highlander, Series: The MacGregor Lairds (Book 3), Author: Michelle MacLean, Pages: 212, stand-alone but part of a series, alpha hero who always tries to do the right thing, impulsive/sassy, wants to control her own life heroine, only a few steamy scenes near the end, virgin heroine, no love triangle, no OW/OM drama, no cheating, cameos of characters from previous books, doesn't want to help at first.

Book 1 - How to Lose a Highlander
Book 2 - How to Ensnare a Highlander
Book 3 - How to Blackmail a Highlander

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)

How to Blackmail a Highlander by Michelle McLean is book Three in The MacGregor Lairds Series. This is the story of Philip MacGregor and Alice Chivers. I have read the previous books, but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Alice's parents has set a marriage in motion for her to a man old enough to be her grandfather but what is worse is that he has buried three wives so far. When Philip comes to her with a not from her friend...a thought comes to her to get him to help her escape. Philip is slow to action but she meets the task full on and gives him no real choice. Alice's reckless ways puts doubts in Philip's head but hearts are at play..so there isn't much of a choice.

I’ve read a few by this author, and I’ve always enjoyed her work ....

Philip doesn’t want a wife, and having a silly thing try to force him into marriage will only get you back to your pampered life really quick. And when said woman tries to blackmail him into marrying him, then he really isn’t a happy man !! His “new wife” is a constant hassle !! She’s isn’t very obedient and is constantly giving poor Philip a headache !! But as time goes on, and he spends more time with his wayward wife, he begins to see her in a different light. And when an incident occurs, Philip will have to rectify it quick before it puts other people he cares about in harms way ......

Alice is not going to end up in an arranged marriage! And certainly not to a man twice her age, and his three previous wives, they didn’t survive that long wedded to him, so she had no intention of being his fourth wife. Her salvation comes from a letter her best friend sends her, it comes at just the right time, and the man bringing the letter, could help her too, after asking for his help, Philip turns her down !! So she’s just going to have to resort to blackmail !!

Alice has me laughing at a few of her antics, Philip is a man who likes his control, and Alice likes to throw it all up in the air and see where it lands.

To find out if they remain married, you’ll have to read it yourself 😉



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How to Blackmail a Highlander
The MacGregor Lairds
book 3
by Michelle McLean

Lady Alice Chivers is forced to wed the old decaying and wealthy Earl of Woolsmere but before she seals her fate she decides to escape. The very brawny Philip MacGregor will do very nicely, unfortunaly he doesn’t agree with her. Alice doesnt hesitate to resort to blackmail., with the threat of blackmail Philip does as he’s asked.
Although Alice escapes matrimony to the Earl she finds herself married to Philip and their true adventure begins!

A delightful romance that keeps you entertained! Well paced and full of witty dialogue plenty of twists and turns make this a highland adventure that could be read as a stand alone.
Michelle McLean is a talented author that I totally recommend.
I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion.

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POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!!!!

I’ve enjoyed others in this series a lot , this one too .
Alice and Philip are brilliant characters.
I would say that if I had one criticism of this particular book it would be Ramsey.
The small pointless in my mind part he played in the plot , the way he was thrown in for all of half a dozen pages .
What was the point ?
If your going to add him , make him a big plot holder , he’s a massive draw to the story, I felt a bit cheated
He was a big part of the plot in the running backstory, but in this he felt like an afterthought.
Just my opinion obviously.
Read it then make your own judgement.
The rest of the story I loved , full of life , love , amusing quips, and romance.
I would recommend this book to all fans of this series.
I’m hoping the next book is William and Rose it’s going to be awesome.
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