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The Highlander's Improper Wife

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The Highlander's Improper Wife by KyAnn Waters, Tarah Scott is book One in the Highland Wives Series. This is the story of Taran Robertson, Viscount of Blackhall and Caroline Wilmont.
Caroline is upset that she is being force to marry so she goes forward to have a night of freedom. At a risky Masquerade party she meets a man in a kilt. Taran too is upset that he has to marry a spoiled heiress but at a party he ends up meeting someone that sparks his interest. But how will they feel when they learn the truth about each other?
Loved their story...funny and a page turner.

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A good story by KyAnn and Tarah. Loved the story of Taran and Caroline. Lots of steamy scenes. I really loved the storyline from start to end.

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SExY!!! They’re relationship is everything and I’m obsessed. You will be sucked in from the very beginning. I promise you will love it.

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Love this story, Caroline is a super strong character and doesn't give a F about what her future husband will think. She was determine to have a good time at the masquerade ball, where she meets her future husband and had sex with him. The following day they get married and the women he knows as Aphrodite AKA Caroline, ends up as his Wife! The story is what it is, full of sex, full of erotic tension, and the growing of love between a couple who thought will be complete opposites.

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Explosive enemies-to-lovers historical romance!

Oh my, Caroline is a heroine for the ages! She's not going to just sit by and let life make decisions for her. She may not be able to get out of the arranged marriage, but she certainly can take charge of a few other things! And Taran is hot, hot, hot! He's captivated by his Aphrodite, despite the fate that awaits him the next day. These two steam up every scene they're in, even when they're adversaries who think they know the whole story of the other.

This is a delicious, delightful romance that brings all the feels, all the heat, and all the happiness any couple could deserve. It was a joy to read, and one that I know I'll be reading again. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

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Wow.... This was one HOT and romantic book! The pages almost melted from steam here, and the plot was good.
One of those books that whisper to my ears - this is the stuff you should not be reading lady (too hot) - and on other side whispering to me - let's continue, because the plot is good, the action is good and the romance is good too!
So yes, I finished, and I can say from regular historical romance reads - this one was melting my pages and my heart at the same time!

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I really enjoyed Caroline and Taran's story. They meet at a Masque and are instantly attracted to one another. Too bad they are both to wed the next day. But as it would turn out, they are marrying each other. What happens when they learn the truth about their masked encounter? This is my first book by Scott and Waters and it won't be the last. If you are looking for a hot, steam read, this is the one to get!!

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Lacy Caroline was to be married to a man she didn’t know so she decides to go to a masque and experience lust. She meets Taran and sparks fly. Fast-paced read with lots of drama and great chemistry. I really liked it.

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The Highlander's Improper Wife is a fun read if you like hot, Scottish romances. Caroline was being forced into a marriage with the brother of her dead fiance, who was a lout. Not expecting much from his brother, she decided to have a pre-wedding fling at a masked ball, not realizing that her suitor was her intended. Once her new husband realizes that his wife was the wanton woman of his dreams, rather than tell her he knows, he keeps playing her and tragedy almost ensues. A little honesty goes a long way in a marriage!

Thank you to NetGalley and Backlit PR for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

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This was a yummy read with all of the heat and saltiness you would expect from a Scottish medieval lovely. It did not disappoint.

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What an interesting and engaging story about marriage and familial relationships.
The author has interwoven a tale consisting of proper and improper marital experiences. We see how most often people were stuck in and tried to make the best of loveless marriages. But our characters, one Scottish and the other English (or Sassenach), have found for themselves something unique and different. A chance to have a sensual, steamy sex life within the marriage. That is if they decide to settle down and realize what’s right under their noses.

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I hate to give a bad review but this book did absolutely nothing for me. I Didn't even make it twenty pages in. Sorry but I won't be recommending this title to anyone.

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Caroline, who was to marry Taran’s brother John before his untimely death, is now betrothed to the brother Taran in a deal handled by Taran’s father and Caroline’s uncle. By marrying his niece to a Lord, her uncle would achieve the status he has always wanted. There is a lot going on in this story, a masked ball, her father’s murder, his sister eloping, threats of two duels and the attempt to kill Taran. There is a HEA but a lot happens first which adds to all the action in the book. I would highly recommend this book as a great read.

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I was given this book as an ARC. Unfortunately, although it's release date is not until May, it was archived before I got the chance to read it! Therefore, I cannot review it!

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What The Highlanders Improper Wife lacks in plot and character development more than makes up for in the verra hawt sex, sex, and did I mention, SEX? So if you are looking for an erotica read set to the background of a regency masque where the theme is “Let’s get it on” and a HEA between a reluctant bride and groom that have a lust to love relationship, then this is the story for you.

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Caroline Wilmont wants to spend her last night as an unmarried lady doing something fun. That is how she finds herself dressed as Aphrodite and attending a scandalous Masque. Determined to have a good time, Caroline selects a partner for the evening. She just wants to experience a little passion before she marries a man who couldn't even be bothered to get to know her before their wedding. When she learns her passionate encounter is with her own betrothed, Caroline is shocked.

Lord Blackhall, Taran Robertson, cannot forget the beauty he met at the Masque. Unfortunately, he has a wedding to attend before he can begin his search for her. Taran's new wife is not at all what he expected. She delights him in many ways, but he cannot help but long for his Aphrodite. Imagine Taran' delight when he discovers his very own bride is the woman he's been searching for. What will happen when the truth comes out?

Although, THE HIGHLANDER'S IMPROPER WIFE is a very enjoyable read, it lacked a little storyline for me. I would have liked to see a little more background on the characters, especially Taran. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I felt the plot was overshadowed by the frequent sex scenes. I felt the book concluded a little abruptly with what all was going on at the end. I give THE HIGHLANDER'S IMPROPER WIFE a 3.5 star rating if for no other reason than the chemistry was palpable between Taran and Caroline.

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I enjoyed reading this book. There is plenty of erotic pleasure in this story. It would have been an even better book if there had been more information about the deception, murder and the cover up. I felt bad for the heroine because she was being married off by her uncle for a reason, I still am not sure why. The main storyline is about a woman seeking a rare evening of pleasure before a loveless and heartless marriage. Come to find out the evening of passion was spent with her betrothed. Now the subplot is a little murky. From what I can tell the uncle is guilty of some serious crimes and has done some horribly drastic things to cover it up. What I don't get is how does the heroine fit into the uncle's plan or not fit. There is room for improvement in this story but I did like the romance plot. I would definitely read another book by these authors.

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Very erotic and hot romance that will satisfy anyone wanting something a bit more than your standard Regency romance. Characters were developed quickly and had more depth than normal romance novels. I also appreciated the writers did not go overboard on the main character's Scottish accent, which often takes away from the storyline. Recommend to readers of romance who want a short, quick, but very sexy read.

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I got a copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review, so here goes.
If you like sweet building romance, it's here!
If you like Bedchamber & Carriage Olympics...it's here!
This book confused my brain in a good way. It starts of with the sexual Olympics and possibility of major scandal but then it dives deeper and the characters fall in love along with their lust. I usually have problems with books that have this much tupping because honestly the story just isn't there, it's all tupping and no substance. This one however, had some mystery involved and the mystery was good enough to get me through ALL the tupping...there was A LOT.
Did I want more answers to the mystery? Yes, of course I did. All we can do is hope for a sequel that will provide us with a few more answers. If not, I will make up my own.
Would I recommend people read this?-Yes. If you like kilted hot men, tupping scenes, falling in lust and love stories, or you're just in a mood for a fun story to take your mind of all the modern day world problems.

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Thankfully, the mystery doesn't come to a head like it does in other books- when Taran finds out that his dalliance was with his wife, they don't break up or have a giant fight, and that was refreshing to see. Although, I don't think that people used a lot of the same terms in the 1800s as the author wrote.

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