I was so happy to find the new Kendrick family story. It was fun seeing all of the mischief that this family can get into. Donella gets into enough trouble for all of them. I truly enjoyed this book.

I was really excited to read this book but then it got bogged down in details and I couldn’t finish it. I really wanted to get to Donella and Logan’s romance, since their attraction was obvious. However, I had to learn all the backstories of the various supporting characters and I lost interest.

A beautiful holiday romance that is sure to sweep any reader off their feet. Cheery, spunky and full of merriment, this one will be staying in my library long after the holidays are over. 5/5 stars

I was happy to see Logan and Donella’s story. Donella is trying to find her self worth and Logan is trying to get over his wife’s death and comfort his son. I really enjoyed it! I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.

DNF at 15%. This book is just not working for me at the moment so I'm going to drop it. The cast of characters is overwhelming (haven't read other books in the series) and the banter between the MCs is underwhelming me.

Just call her Maria.

Who wants to marry their cousin?

Ah, sexual tension disguised as loathing.

The Great Silence sounds nice in theory.

So much intrigue.

Who the heck is Mungo?

Jeez, good thing she was awake!

I guess chamber pots were useful, but ew.

Oh, his wife was Native?

All that fuss for nothing. There is no way he is going to get turned on by that foot.

From being a nun to sharing a bed with a man, all in less than a week.

You stink, Papa.

Ouch. I can see why that would be a kick in the pants for Nick.

He's six, Angus.

So, basically, Mungo was butt-hurt, and that caused a feud? Men.

I can't imagine not celebrating Christmas.

Pouring it on a bit thick, Eden.

We have Duck, Duck, Goose and Tag. Same thing.

Take that, witch.

Er, what's so bad about the widow?

Alec and Edie are a fun couple.

She doesn't play. I love it.

This is the best dinner party ever.

Like she put his thing in her. Oh, boy, what a daddy's boy.

What a brave boy.

Plot twist.

Oy, Roddy gives me a headache.

A very nice ending.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Highland Christmas Bride. Poor Donella, thrown out of the convent and trying to keep all her secrets under wraps. Logan isn’t having a good time either. He thinks he’s just escorting Donella home from the convent but ends up helping her escape a kidnapping. He has his own troubles, a son who seems afraid of him and a few scandals and secrets of his own to hide. They are meant for each other... if all these hurdles can be overcome. This is a sweet Christmas tale, well written, sympathetic characters, a little bit sexy but not too explicit.

I would recommend this book for my patrons

This is my first read by Vanessa. The writing was good. While this was a good start, its a bit long for me in which things slowed down too much for me a few times in the story. I also found how many characters there were to be a bit overwhelming. I have the first book in Clan Kendrick "The Highlander Who Protected Me" but I haven't read it prior to reading this one. Although even though this is a standalone, I'm sure some the characters popped up from the first book, I might have understood better who was who. I'm still willing to check out more of Vanessa's work.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Donella Haddon has been kicked out of the convent. Is it any wonder since she's rebellious and can't stay quiet. Now she has to go home in disgrace. As favor to her clan, Logan Kendrick offered to pick her up at the convent and take her home.
Once on the road their carriage is stopped, not to rob, but to kidnap Donella. Why? What's Donella not saying? Constant banter between Donella and Logan, family interference, clan disagreements and Donella wanting to find another order to take her as a nun keep the ball rolling. A rousing Scottish romance with lots of shouting!!!

3 stars!
This is the second book in the Clan Kendrick series.
I liked both Logan and Donella, but the story was just an okay read for me. It didn't wow me. Unfortunately, I found myself skimming some parts at the beginning even though the book starts of in its first chapters with an adventure for our two MCs. They suffer through some failed kidnapping attempts, yet it still felt underwhelming. There was a lot of bantering and clashing of wills between them that at some point I was bored with their behavior. She insisted that she did not need any help or that she could take care of herself when in reality she was putting both of them at risk.
Half way through the book there's a misunderstanding between them, which I thought would add more drama to their relationship, it was resolved too soon.
The amount of characters, which I understand are from other books, were a little overwhelming. At moments I had a hard time keeping track of who was married to who and how where they related to Logan or Donella.
I will continue with the series, because I loved the first book of this series.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for an honest review.

This title moved along rather slowly for me, but I did like both Donella and Logan. I do wish I had read the previous title as sometimes I felt a little lost.

Another excellent book in the series. Donella and Logan were perfect! I loved Joseph who is so sweet. I loved that this was a bit of an adventure at first but then It slowed down and was just two people getting to know each other and falling in love! Perfect! Can’t wait for the next one!

I look forward to Christmas book season every year so I was really excited to be able to read Vanessa Kelly's The Highland Christmas Bride as my first one this year. From the moment Logan and Donella meet the sparks are flying. Donella's fire and sass balances out Logan's apparent gruffness perfectly. The first scene in which you meet Donella had me thinking and singing (laughingly in my head) of that song in The Sound Of Music by nuns about the problem that was Maria. The nuns trying to figure out how to turn Maria into a nun was very reminiscent of the nuns and Donella's interaction. Even though there is no singing it was a great , and fun, way to introduce the character.
I did have the feeling that this book belongs in a series. The characters, aside from Logan and Donella, all seem to know each other and, from hints given, have amazing stories of their own. Those hints make me want to search out their stories on Ms. Kelly's back list (which I will be doing as soon as I finish this review!). That being said it was fine as a stand alone book.
The Highlander's Christmas Bride is well written, witty and with a page turning action that will keep you entertained this Christmas season and far beyond. The characters are well fleshed out, interesting and very like able.
If you like hot Highlander's and ladies who are fearless, cute little kids and interfering families that 'just want to help' then I suggest you read The Highlander's Christmas Bride. You won't be disappointed.

God I Love myself a highlander historical romance and I love christmas books so this was just beautiful to me.

I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. I adored this book; it captured my interest from the beginning and kept it throughout. Donella has spent the previous 3 years in a convent and is about to take her final vows when she is called before the convent's Mother Superior; Donella is shocked when she is informed that not only will she not be allowed to take her vow, but also is being sent home. Donella's great-uncle's business partner, Logan agrees to escort her home hoping to deepen his business relationship. The pair are shocked when their carriage is attacked and they are forced to take an alternate route that leaves them spending time alone.

During their short time alone, Logan finds himself surprised by Donella's strength and resilience in the face of adversity. After making it back to civilization, Donella becomes a guest of Logan's family and stays at their house until her cousin and his wife travel to their house; Logan's son arrives unexpectedly and Logan finds himself struggling to reconnect with the boy he hasn't seen in months. Will Logan find out why for Donella's attempted kidnapping? This book isn't a perfect book, but I just adored the relationship between Logan and Donella and the all the interactions with Logan's family. The extended family are so entertaining and Logan's son is just a sweetheart. I look forward to the next book in the series featuring one of Logan's brothers.

I was given an ARC of this book from Netgalley. Vanessa Kelly has created yet another beautiful Kendrick love story. The wit, the humor, the banter is spectacular. The blossoming romance between Donella and Logan is exquisite. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this next installment in the series and can't wait to read the future stories.

This is book 2 in the Clan Kendrick series. I was so excited to see Logan's story. I couldn't wait to get started reading it.
It started off great with the heroine, Donella, in a convent, being told she could not stay to take her vows because she wasn't meant to be there (ala the Sound of Music).
Who's to escort her home? Logan if course. The attraction is instantaneous. The adventure starts right at the beginning with someone attempting to kidnap Donella on her way home. You realize there must be some mystery here, possibly explaining why Donella is in the convent.
Logan, caught off guard, handles the situation, but decides to split up in order to protect Donella.
This begins the romance of the two with adventures and twists thruout.
My only criticism is I thought the book bogged down in the middle. It left the story of the H and h and went into a history of the Kendricks. Having read the previous 2 books I was already familiar with most of it. I felt you lost a little of the connection between the H and h there.
What I loved was the connection as well between Donella and Joseph (Logan's son). It was so sweet.
All in all the book was good and I enjoyed reading it and would recommend it.
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to review this book.

Logan Kendrick has suffered heartache and loss with the death of his beloved wife and he's not looking to marry again. When he volunteers to escort Donella Haddon, a young woman who was kicked out of the convent, back home to her great uncle, the Earl of Riddick, he never suspects to get caught up in a clan war involving an incident that happened years ago. Donella fears that she'll never fit into the world. Everything she touches turns to ash including her attempt to become a nun. When Logan Kendrick shows up to escort her home, she wants to ignore him, but it's not all that easy to resist the sexy Highlander.

This was such a good story. Ms Kelly is a master storyteller who slowly teases out the backstory for both Logan and Donella. Just when you think you've figures out the story, there's another twist. Both Logan and Donella make mistakes, but they keep coming back to each other. Fans of Scottish romances will definitely enjoy this one.

This book was geeat!
Romantic full of chemistry between the leads.
Good storyline.
Good ending.
Feel me good book with a twist!
Loved it.

I absolutely loved Logan and Donella. They were perfect for each other. Loved they witty banter. Great story and
i have loved the series. This being my favorite so far and by far.