Scottish warrior woman!

This is my first read of a Campbell's series title. It won't be my last!
1865 and the vivacious, Catroina Campbell healer and a Highland Rose (a group of women schooled to not only serve tea but defend themselves and others) is called to London by Queen Catherine regarding the illness of her husband Charles I.
Nathaniel Worthington, fifth Viscount of Lincolnshire, and the bane of Cats life at the moment, handsome, sleek and oh so much the warrior will escort her. The sexual tension between the two is palpable.
That tension increases in the journey towards London.
Cat in the palace is another thing. Here she has to contend with the put downs and intrigue of the court, and in the process will learn some trying secrets that come close to destroying her.
A warrior woman, with a heart of gold and a temper that ignites and flames all within its reach, neither Cat nor Whitehall Palace are ready for each other. As for Cat and Nat, that's a whole different question.
I loved the opening scene and Cat's patience as she tracks the boar. I was charmed by Nat always trying to protect Cat and then finally understanding her need to be independent as he grows to trust her abilities.
An endearing and lively historical Scottish Highlands read!

An Entangled Publishing ARC via NetGalley
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own)

The Wicked Viscount
The Campbells book 3
by Heather McCollum


This was another fascinating read by the very talented Heather McCollum! I enjoyed Cat and Nathaniel she’s a feisty Scottish Lass that knows how to hold her own in any situation and wields her weapon better than any man. On the way to London to aid the queen Cat hits it off with Nathaniel and sparks fly. But when they reach their destination he turns into someone else and with all the Intrique at court and the simpering misses flicking around him, well Cat just lets the feisty Scott in her out. And things get kicked up a notch.
Truly an enjoyable story with plenty of slowburn sizzle a kickass heroine and a very honourable man, these two were made for each other. Lots of political intrigue plenty of villains, witty dialogue and action with a very surprising ending. You will not be disappointed.

I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion.

The Wicked Viscount is a nice highlander romance with a bit of a twist. It has a mighty, capable highland lass and an equally capable, warrior English Viscount. Once they arrive in London it seems that treachery is around every corner. Thankfully, no two warriors could be more ready for the fight ahead. I recommend it!

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was another enthralling read in this series. I love a strong woman and that was certainly Cat Campbell. She was used to looking after herself and her sister and her time with the Highland Roses had honed those skills. Cat would need to use all her skills when she journeyed to London with Nathaniel Worthington, Viscount of Lincolnshire. Their relationship deepened as they travelled together but Nathaniel had past secrets that he hadn’t disclosed. There was also the court in London to navigate with dangers in more ways than one. It made a change for the story to be set mainly in London but I look forward to the next book, which will be back in the Highlands. I can’t wait! I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a well written book with a lot of action. The romance was nice but quite drawn out. It was an interesting look into the politics of the time.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this ARC.

Cat Campbell is a healer, a fighter, and a Highland Rose. She’s a plain-speaking woman who fights with bow and arrow or dagger rather than words. But when Queen Catherine needs the help of a Highland Rose in court, Cat is the best candidate to go to her aid. Whitehall is a world away from what Cat knows, filled with scheming, politics, and words that could be far more deadly than a knife. The only person she can trust is her escort, Viscount Nathaniel Worthington, whose sisters run the Highland Roses School. Nathaniel drives her mad, mostly due to the attraction that’s been simmering between the two of them for over a year. Close quarters make the pull between them harder to resist. But can their burgeoning relationship survive the danger that awaits them at court?

Two strong-willed characters with excellent chemistry find love in The Wicked Viscount. Heather McCollum has brought both the glamour and the seedy underbelly of seventeenth century court life to life in this book, but it’s the Nathaniel and Cat who grabbed my attention from the start and made the pages of the story fly by.

Cat is very much a rose with thorns; beautiful but deadly. She’s smart, honest, and even when out of her depth and under pressure she stands strong. Cat has survived tremendous loss and hardship and has vulnerabilities, yet she remains a fierce protector willing to stand up for anyone who needs it. I adored her from the start and I couldn’t wait to see her fall in love with Nathaniel. Nathaniel was raised in his father’s image, but he’s a far different man from his sire. He has a strong core of honor, a protective streak a mile wide, and a distaste for the machinations at court. I was excited to see Nathaniel and Cat get together, as they struck sparks off one another in previous Campbell books. The two of them did not disappoint. The energy between them crackles and their dialogue as they travel to London made me smile more than once. When they give into their desires, The Wicked Viscount gets deliciously – dare I say it? – wicked. While it’s clear they’re made for each other, the ghosts of Cat’s past and the bindings his father’s will have placed on Nathaniel mean that love may not be enough for them to get their happily ever after.

Queen Catherine did not call for a Highland Rose out of misplaced alarm, which means much of The Wicked Viscount deals with unearthing traitors, palace politics, and venomous mean girls. Much like Cat, I’m not one for court gossip, deception, or intrigue but I was still engaged in the story, especially when seeing things through Cat’s eyes. I cannot say much about what happens at court for fear of spoiling the story. Suffice it to say that Ms. McCollum kept things interesting and I enjoyed watching the action build to an exciting climax.

The Wicked Viscount is the third book in the Campbells series (previously known as the Highland Roses School series), but it can easily be read as a standalone. I’ve enjoyed every book in this series with its brave Highland Roses who defend themselves and others and the men who love them and do the same. I cannot wait to return to the Highlands and see what Ms. McCollum has in store for the next Campbell hero or heroine!

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Book:The Wicked Viscount
By Heather McCollum

Series: The Campbell’s, Book #3

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Book Rating: 5/5 Stars/Kilts

The Scottish Highlands and England 1685



Cat Campbell being such an amazing warrior and healer, is asked by Catherine de Braganza of House Braganza, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, to come help her ailing husband King Charles II. The English Queen fears he may of been poisoned. In addition she knows Cat is strong, trustworthy plus and a talented healer.

Nathaniel Worthington, 5th Viscount of Lincolnshire, has not been able to get Cat off his mind since they shared a passionate kiss last year. As she never left his side when she cared for him when he had been badly injured from a gunshot. Though neither mention it neither forgets it. Now after the time Nathaniel has spent in Scotland, he realizes being a Viscount, part of Parliament and House of Lords is not what he wants anymore. As the English, wealthy, women, only want him for his wealth, title and lands. His father is still pulling his strings from the grave. His father’s solicitor is harassing him to pick a wife. This means an English heiress or one that will help his political career. If not he will love everything but his title Nathaniel doesn’t care about politics, titles and home but no money or position anymore would make his sisters penniless too.

As a Scottish redheaded spit fire who screams like a banshee, wears trousers under her skirts, this includes knives, hair picks and sharps weapons under her skirts. She cares and loves her little fourteen year old mute sister who she will do anything for. A lass who always hated everything English blaming them for both her parents deaths.

Nathaniel volunteers to escort Cat, for a number of reasons, but mostly because he wants to protect her from the viscous English court. The women use their evil tongues to ruin others. Many men behave like animals and women and are will not accept no as a woman’s answer to a woman’s body. Both will put lower class citizens in deadly situations just to get ahead and what they desire with no remorse. It doesn’t matter if they are a poor starving orphan child or adult . Nathaniel is ashamed that he was once apart of this world. A year ago he would of married any of these users but now he needed to find a way out. Yet it didn’t seem like there was any without hurting his sisters. Plus he had a big secret that Cat might despise him for if he reveals the truth. He knows he has to tell her before she hears it from someone else. Plus Cat did not want to ever be married nor does she believe in love with a man. Seeing how horribly her father treated her mother and her mother lived in deep depression and misery before her horrible death! Both she and her sister we very much ignored. Now Nathaniel was making her feel things for the first time. Could this be love? As both of then never experienced this emotion on a passion level before only love for their siblings.

There here are spies, murderers, espionage and traitors at every turn. Who is your friend and who is your foe? Plus no one wants this low class Scottish beauty with this English Viscount. Do they even have a fighting chance of having relationship that could last forever?

A fast paced, action packed, page turning riveting adventure, from start to finish. This includes all the elements historical romance readers love with suspense, treachery, mystery, murder, hatred, assault, secrets, betrayal defense, healing, trust, joy and love.

The setting was magnificent , dialogue was amazing, the plots within plots was awe-inspiring. The characters were just both phenomenal and brilliant even the secondary characters like the child Mouse warmed my heart. A beautifully written book that drew me in where I never wanted to leave. This unforgettable story is definitely one for the keeper shelf to read again.

The Campbell series

1)The Scottish Rogue
2)The Savage Highlander
3)The Wicked Viscount


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Become immersed in history with a romantic adventure as Heather McCollum tells another enthralling story with her amazing descriptions and characters that draw you in from the start! Cat, a scottish lass knowing she will not trust love after a bad childhood, is at Finlairg Castle at the school that teaches women to defend themselves as well as many other skills. Known as a healer she is called to the Queen in London and ends up being escorted by Englishman Nathaniel Worthington, who's sister runs the school.
Having shared a fiery kiss over a year ago, he knows it will be hard to keep his distance on the journey. Of course their attraction is combustible and hard to deny. But there is a lot at stake with the many secrets and all of the intrigue of court.
Will these two be able to find love and happiness or be denied due to what the secrets reveal? I truly love everything this author pens and she is on my forever read list! So so not miss this amazing tale that will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can!!

I absolutely love this author. Heather McCollum stories do not disappoint as the stories are full of intrigue and the characters come alive and will keep you entertained from start to finish. You will love Fat and Nathaniel 's story.

I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

This was a well-written, entertaining book. Cat knows Nathaniel, whose sisters offer training to women. Cat knows how to fight and can take care of herself, but she can't resist her attraction to Nathaniel. An urgent letter from Queen Catherine causes Cat to travel to London and Nathaniel volunteers to escort her. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

I just finished reading this book and I can't say enough how much I enjoyed it!! If I was to be a woman from that era, I would want to be just like Cat Campbell....fiercely independent, knows how to take care of herself, is lethal with her weapons and speaks her mind and she even sleeps in trees! Although she's got a very sad past, it's made her into a strong woman and I just love her to bits, what a character she is and she had me laughing out loud at some of the things she'd say! lol As for Nathaniel Worthington, Viscount of Lincolnshire, well, you can't help but fall in love with him as well, he's everything a hero should be!!

From the hills of Scotland to the Royal court in London, their story is filled with passion, treason, danger, murder, secrets, etc.....everything you would want in a historical romance. Heather McCollum is one of my favorite authors and it's no wonder, with stories like this one that she writes!!

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

1685, Scottish Highlands
Catriona Campbell knows all about Nathaniel Worthington, fifth Viscount of Lincolnshire. The determined Englishman is never far from Finlarig Castle, where his sisters train women in their Highland Roses school. And thanks to the fiery kiss they shared nearly a year ago he is never far from her thoughts. Nathaniel knows he should keep his distance from Cat, but when an urgent letter from Queen Catherine calls her to London, he knows he has to escort her.
Another well written page turning book from the author, this is the third book in the series & whilst it could easily be read on its own I’d recommend reading the whole series especially if like me you love series. Nathaniel & Cat have featured in earlier books & the attraction between them has been apparent from the start. A long journey to London is filled with sexual tension as the pair verbally spar until sparks fly. The characterisation is very good & several intriguing & delightful new characters are introduced. The pace of the book is good but towards the end the pace increases until the pages flew by. My only quibble was that a villain didn’t get their comeuppance so I hope this happens in a future book as I’d hate for them not to suffer!
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

The Wicked Viscount by Heather McCollum
The Campbells #3

Nathaniel Worthington, brother to the women who set up the Highland Roses School in Scotland, is healed from his gunshot wound and escorting Cat Campbell to London at the bequest of the king’s wife. The story deals with their travel to London, finding out that the king has died, dealing with traitors, saving a few people and of course, falling in love. Cat and Nathaniel did not set out to find romance but it seemed to find them in spite of the fact that Cat is definitely not the woman Nathaniel should marry as she is not titled and English and she is unwilling to relinquish her heart to any man after seeing what pain love can bring someone who loses their spouse.

This was a fun easy read that had historical basis (with the king’s death) and though perhaps not entirely believable an enjoyable way to spend the day.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled-Amara for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

*** 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 ****

Cat (Catriona) Campbell is well aware of the Englishman, Nathaniel Worthington. They even shared a scorching kiss when he was delirious with fevers from a gunshot wound (previous book) – but he probably doesn’t even remember it. Cat has been part of The Highland Roses School since it began. She’s strong, intelligent and totally self-reliant, and she will never, ever fall in love – she’s seen what that does to a woman, and she wants no part of it.

Nathaniel Worthington, Viscount Worthington, is out in the forest looking for the vexing, intoxicating and forbidden Cat Campbell. He has been sent to bring Cat back to Finlarig Castle where they have just received a missive from Queen Catherine. The Queen explains that King Charles is suddenly very ill and she believes he has been poisoned. She wants Nathaniel to escort Cat to London because she needs a healer as well as someone who can find the traitors involved if he has been poisoned.

On the trip south, they become closer even though each is fighting the attraction. Cat has no intention of falling in love and Nathaniel isn’t free to marry as he pleases because of his nasty father’s will. He might risk it if it was only him, but it would affect his sisters as well, so he’ll have to follow the terms of the will. As we all know, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and they both had intentions of being good – they just hadn’t reckoned with the strong attraction they feel for each other.

Along the way, they learn that King Charles actually died before the missive requesting them even reached Scotland. They continue on to London and find that the tensions are high and there is even more intrigue, deceit, lies, and treason. Can they ferret out the traitors? When everybody’s secrets – including Nathaniel’s – are revealed, can either of them survive? Will they be the ones to end up being labeled as traitors?

This was a fast-paced book and I enjoyed the story – but I don’t think I’d read it again. There were Title errors and other minor historical inaccuracies that I found distracting. For instance – they drank bourbon and played Whist before either was invented. The things that were wrong were so very easy to research that I can’t, in my own mind, make excuses for the author getting them wrong. And titles, address, etc, there is just no excuse for getting those wrong – they haven’t changed in hundreds of years. Learn them once and you have them for every book you write. Another thing that would keep me from reading it again is that I didn’t care for the resolution. I can’t tell you much more than that because of spoiling the story, but let’s just say that I thought Nathaniel lost too much and that a King and Queen could have certainly come up with a better solution than they did. Which reminds me – a King who has been managing court intrigue and deceit all of his life suddenly becomes stupid? I don’t buy that he would have reacted as he did to Nathaniel. Then, it appears that the main villains got away with no punishment. I don’t know – just not a satisfying end to me. Maybe we’ll learn, in the next book, that all has gone well for Nathaniel and that the villains got punished.

So, the bottom line is – It was a nice story and I really liked Nathaniel and Cat – I’m glad I read it, but wouldn’t read it a second time.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Wicked Viscount by Heather McCollum is book 3 in The Campbells Series / Highland Roses School Series. This is the story of Nathaniel Worthington, fifth Viscount of Lincolnshire and Catriona 'Cat' Campbell. I have read the previous books, but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Cat is a very good healer, a strong women who knows how to defend herself, takes care of a younger sister, but with Nathaniel she seems to be at a loss about him. Cat had taken care of Nathaniel a few months ago when he was hurt and while doing so they shared a passionate kiss. Which neither talk about but it burns in their minds. Nathaniel is around Finlairg Castle where his sister helps trains women in defense in her Highland Rose School. But he has to marry well to be able to keep all that he has which in turns is protection for is siblings. But his growing feelings for Cat is making things hard to focus on what he should be seeking. When Cat is asked by the Queen to come help the King who is deathly ill and foul play is suspected, Nathaniel goes forward to escort her their safely, which leads to more interactions that just builds more into their desire for each other.

Cat Campbell is a Scottish lass through and through with special healing knowledge. She’s also a Rose which means she can fight her way out of any skirmish. But when she receives a plea from Queen Catherine for help, she’ll need more than her weapons to keep her enemies at bay. She’ll need to hold onto her heart for her escort is none other than the wickedly handsome Englishman Nathaniel Worthington, Viscount of Lincolnshire. Once they reach London, the closeness she feels with Nathaniel flees and he acts like he’s got a stick up his bum. Women hang onto his frame and Cat seethes with jealousy. Can she transform herself into a lady and uncover the villain behind the poisoning or has she just put her own life in peril? If only Nathaniel would return to being her very own wicked viscount.



The Wicked Viscount was an absolute pleasure to read. Not only does it have an independent heroine who speaks her mind but it’s a feast for any historical reader. Descriptive narration thrust be back in time and I experienced every nuance of the story, from the clothing to the jockeying for position at court. The romance between Cat and Nathaniel was slow then burst into flame. The conflict growing in Nathaniel was honest and well-drawn out. The intrigue of who was responsible for the poisoning kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending made me swoon with happiness.



If you’re looking for a sweeping historical romance where opposites attract, pick up The Wicked Viscount today. I can’t wait to read more from this author.



Disclaimer: I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley in the hopes I’d review it.



My Rating: 5+ stars

I received an e-arc of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
This is the 3rd book in a series and I absolutely loved the first two books from beginning to end. I will be honest and say that at first I didn't care much for this book. I had been so excited to read about Nathaniel and Cat's story but for me it had seemed to start off slow and had too much political intrigue. It turns out, I was wrong. I grew to really care about these characters and to root for their love to survive the many obstacles in their path.
I really hope others decide to give this book a chance because it is worth it. I recommend this read and even if you're not a fan of politics like me, I still think there is more than enough other interesting things going on to keep you hooked.

Viscount Nathaniel Worthington has been in the highlands of Scotland visiting with his sisters. They opened a school for young ladies that is very different from most. Now though, he has been summoned to London and asked to bring a healer with him.

Cat Campbell is just about the wildest of the "Highland Roses" . She has had a lot of heartache in her life and has learned the hard way to rely only on herself. She is a gifted healer who knows how to protect herself and her friends.

Our mismatched duo, an English Lord and a Scottish peasant , have a dangerous and complicated adventure ahead of them. The journey from the highlands is not half as dangerous as the Royal court in London.

I was awake reading until 2:30am because I couldn't put it down.

It is part of a series. Although you could read it on it's own I would recommend reading the series in order to really understand our characters.

I loved it.

The Wicked Viscount is book three in the Campbell’s series and the first book I have read by this author. It was well written and grabbed the reader’s attention from the beginning. The characters were great! Cat was an orphan, who was strong and could take care of herself. She was a student of the Highland Rose School where they taught females to read, write and hand-to-hand combat. She was also a healer and is requested by Queen Catherine to go to London. Nathaniel’s sisters started the school and he accompanied them to Scotland. He is an English aristocrat and a member of the court. Cat doesn’t like the English, because her father was killed in a battle with the English. But she is attracted to Nathaniel and as they traveled toward England, she comes to like him more. The book is full of sadness, mystery, political intrigue, murder, and romance. The plot was great and the book was fast paced. I will definitely have to go back and read the first two books!

Stunning conclusion to this series!

I loved the first two standalones in this interconnected series as Evelyn and Scarlet found their fierce Highlanders. Now, it's their brother Nathaniel's turn and his intense and conflicted romance with Cat is everything I hoped it would be. Non-stop action and intrigue, witty and intelligent wordplay, and an HEA that will make you stand up and cheer.

The attention to detail is incomparable as we're transported to a Scotland of more than 300 years ago. It's clear that the author has done her due diligence regarding the history and culture, making this a beautiful escape that will warm your heart long after you find your way back to the present. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.