This was a romantic and funny read. I really enjoyed this and it look forward to more. The cover depicted the story perfectly

I have several of Ms. Trentham's books and this one was particularly good. Claire is hiding out until her 25 birthdays when she will have to make some decisions about her family business and her future.
She is helping an elderly lady who has been feuding her neighbors.
Claire meets up with the neighbor Holt and the story begins. I really enjoyed the different points of view; it really rounds out the book. The writing flowed nicely, and I did not find any errors. I recommend this book. Thank you for an advance copy for an honest review.

5* Magical Stars

This was my first read into the Highlander series and can be read as a standalone. The story of Claire and Holt was sweet and sexy and some very funny moments too.

Claire has been “on the run” for quite some time as the lead singer of a touring band. When she decides it is time to part with the band, she is content to hide out in Highland, Georgia until her 25th birthday where serious decisions have to be made about the future of her life. What she did not anticipate is meeting the very sexy and friendly Holt who happens to be the neighbour of Ms Meadows whom Claire is caring for after a nasty fall. There is no love lost between Ms Meadows and Holts family and I enjoyed reading how Holt and Claire wormed their way into Ms Meadows heart.

When Claire develops feelings for Holt and Ms Meadows, she finds it hard to stay focussed on her decision making and reveal her true cards to them. When the magic of Christmas approaches families are reunited unexpectedly and truths are shared.

I enjoyed this well written story very much, and the POV’s from both Claire and Holt made the story flow well.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
A perfect Hallmark , cozy small-town Holiday story. This is a 'by the book' comfort read for all those who seek a sweet, no tumult, very little drama read. Holt is perfect - a little too perfect for my taste. His only flaw is that he slightly grudges his parents for going away on a well deserved vacation, leaving him alone to manage the farm. Other than that , he is handsome, funny, witty at times, incredibly patient and very charming. He literally does no wrong, leaving Claire to be the source of all hurdles in the relationship. She is ... meh. An heiress who doesn't want to be one with a history of bad (but not overly damaging romantic liaisons) who decides to hide in a small Georgia town to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Her defining emotion is worry - that she will be recognized, that she will not be able to live up to her family's expectation, that she will lose her heart to the handsome farmer, that she will get overly attached to her temporary host - there is a LOT of worry with her.
The relationship is believable and the chemistry is definitely there. There are a couple of steamy scenes but, true to the Hallmark quality of the book, they are rather non-descriptive and mild. I wish there was more between the sheets interaction because the couple showed a lot of potential but I suppose it's not the right genre for that.
Mr Meadows, though terribly clichee , is entertaining and pivotal in moving things along. Her old feud with Holt's father does not get in the way of encouraging Claire to give the good fellow a chance once she gets a glimpse of his true colors.
Christmas does not steal the show (as I feared upon seeing the cover) and that was quite refreshing. I would have liked the story to be more about them and less about her. Other than than, a really lovely read. It will not rock your world but it will make for a pleasant afternoon or two (depending on your reading speed).

The way Laura shows how complicated yet rewarding relationships can be is excellent. She keeps you turning pages to see how everyone gets through the issues.

A good Christmas time story about friendship, relationships and romance. Claire is a lead Scottish singer who is hiding in Highland, Georgia trying to find out what to do with her life. She meets her neighbour Holt a hometown guy, learns to trust, love, gets to make friends. It is a sweet read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC

This is a 'sweet' romance, though it isn't all sugar. ;) There are some sexier moments. Holt, the Hero, is a down to earth nice guy. He is patient with Claire, the Heroine. She shows her that there are nice guys in the world, and that not everyone has ulterior motives. Claire is slow at giving away her trust, though not really because she was in some bad relationship (which is usually the case in romances,) but because of her upbringing. While his characters is upbeat and tends to be optimistic, her's is quite the opposite. She is more reserved and has many doubts. She is more melancholy and that is the general feel of the book. There are no evil villains at play (though I guess her 'secrets' may be considered the evil villains, as they are what could break the relationship.) No major drama, though there is a break-up and make-up scene. As I mentioned, there are a lot of sweet moments, some more on the steamy side, and several laughs throughout. (Mostly within their bantering.) It is primarily taken from Her POV, but if I remember correctly, there are one or two scenes that are taken from His. It is a relatively easy and quick read. It's a lovely story with plenty going on to keep things interesting. While there is some sexual content, I believe this would be safe for readers 16 and up.

*I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

A great visit to Highland, where we catch up with friends and see Holt finally get his love.
With the author's signature style and wit, this small town novel brings warmth, laughter, friendship and love and makes the reader never want to leave the immersive world the author created.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.

**I received a copy of A Highlander is Coming to Town from St. Martin's and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited in any way.**

A Highlander is Coming to Town by Laura Trentham is the third book in her Highland, Georgia series. This is Holt and Claire's book but it's really Ms. Meadows who I'm sure everyone had a beloved teacher everyone loved. She taught the whole town science and the lessons she teaches Claire are the most important one..love, and family may not be the one your born with it's the people around you. I can't wait for the next book and the best line in the book is when Holt tells Claire that of course he's going to wear a kilt to the bar because he'll get a free beer.

Claire Smythe decided to stay after the Highland festival giving up the Scunners singing group and taking care of former teacher Ms. Meadows (Careful of her shotgun) using a bicycle to get into town. Holt Pierson rescues her during a rain storm and he knows there's a reason she's hiding in Highland so he's willing to find out with a burned dinner and showing his farm animals to her. Little does he know that her biggest decision is coming right after the Robert Burns festival at Christmas, will she stay or move on? Can he convince her to stay?

Holt Pierson is lonely when his parents retire to sunny Florida leaving him with the farm that's his
legacy. Meeting Claire in town may just be what he needs to get over his doldrums however hell have to get beyond her reluctance to share information. He introduces her to his best friend Annie, Ian and Dr. Meadows giving her a sense of family she never had. An emergency with Ms. Meadows will bring many decisions for everyone involved including Claire.

I was excited to see another installment in Laura Trentham's Highland Georgia series. A Highlander is Coming to Town is a charming, feel good story and centers around Claire Smythe and all-around good-guy Holt Pierson. The unfolding friendship and romance between Claire and Holt made for a delighful read. Another 5 star book.

This one was about Claire, she’s running from something but not ready to share yet, she finds herself in Highland Georgia where she finds the courage to be herself. While I wasn’t a fan of Claire as a character, she was a bit whiny. I loved Ms. Meadows. She’s a spunky woman who we all need in our corner. An easy Romance read, with a predictable outcome. Perfect for when you want a light read.

Thank you Net Galley for the arc, in exchange for my honest review.

While the world is dealing with Covid19, this book was a nice escape for me. It has a great plot that does not have the normal conflict between the main male and female characters (Holt and Claire). The issue between them is that a major life decision needs to be made that will either keep them close in location or bring them apart.

I enjoyed the interaction of Holt and Claire. Both of them are really good people and I cared about them. I adore stories with a character of the older population and this book has Ms. Meadows. She is crusty on the outside and has a heart of gold lying beneath.

This is the third book in the Highland, Georgia series but it can definitely be read independently. I read the first book in the series and missed the second, so now I need to backtrack and catch up.

I want to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me the pleasure in reading the Advance Reading Copy of this book. My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC.

I enjoyed this continuation of the Highland series and I was so glad to see Holt get his story but I was disappointed that it wasn’t HIS story; it was Claire’s. Claire was okay but I felt like she had no depth. There wasn’t really much development or background that made me want to root for her.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the kind of book you have to be in the mood for. It's sweet, very sweet. Holt is patient, so patient. Small-town charm all around. It's actually the right type of mood for a lovely Christmas romance, and it may feel a bit much at any other time, or when the mood doesn't strike. But pick it up in the right moment and it will be a joy to read.

Such a good book, I love be this series but I think this has been my favourite! Claire is such an enigma, as a reader you are aware she is running away from something but your not quite sure what she’s escaping. Her relationship with the town is one of an observer, quite happy to stay in the background, that is until the very sexy and lovely Holt starts to bring her out of the shadows and she starts to become part of the community. However when her past catches up with her, she has some big decisions to make. Another fab addition to an already fab series

Have you been reminded of fond childhood memories while reading books? What were they?
After looking on this cover of "A Highlander is Coming to Town" by Laura Trentham I was expecting this story to be very Christmasy and a little too "much" for this season, but it wasn't.
Reading this book brought back a very fond childhood memory of mine.
My mom's family lived far away from us while I grew up and I love spending time at my aunt's house while visiting my grandparents.
In the staircase up to the the first floor on the wall my aunt had a small tapestry hanging.
I don't remember if it was embroidered or printed on, but it had a poem on it. I loved sitting in the staircase and looking on this tapestry and this poem. It became my favorite poem and sitting there was my favorite thing to do every time I visited.
The poem was "(My love is like) A red, red rose" by Robert Burns.
And this poem is mentioned as a song in this book and it made my heart swell with happy memories.
There were some very funny and sweet moments in this book. Hubby sent me a few weird look when I laughed out loud.
But there were something about the way this story was written that doesn't quite sit with me.
Like the POV's could change in the middle of the chapters without a clear divide between the two. And a few other things that I can't seem to put my finger on and explain.
All in all, I liked this book, men in kilts were mentioned and because it brought back some very sweet childhood memories I'll rate this book in the low 4's/5

Claire and Holt are so cute together. You will fall in love with them. Trust and love can transform a person from recluse to friendly and happy.

I have loved this series. I've been wanting a book about Holt since the first book. And adding a Christmas element to it? Perfect. This was sweet and sexy and very festive.

“A Highlander Is Coming To Town” by Laura Trentham is the third book in her “Highland, Georgia” series. This was a feel good Christmas time story of building friendships, love, a little humor, and a HEA end. I felt it could be a standalone read, but you might just want to read the first two to get your Highlander fix.
The story starts right off with Claire Smythe trying not to call attention to herself as she goes to town for groceries. She has been hiding out under an assumed name working as a care giver to an elderly lady for several months. She quit a touring band for which she was their Scottish lead singer and thought the town of Highland would be a good place to stay while figuring what she wanted to do about an inheritance that she was about to receive when she reached twenty-five the day after Christmas. She figures if she does not get noticed she would not have to answer questions about herself or get emotionally involved with other people.
As chance would have it she ends up doing just the opposite.
Holt Pierson does notice this mysterious woman and happens to be around each time she needs help. He figures if he takes things slowly with Claire he might get through to her and that she might be the answer to what is missing in his life.
It also did not hurt that Claire thought he looked dreamy good a kilt.

I have loved Laura Trentham's Highland, Georgia series, and a Highlander is Coming to Town is no exception. I will fully confess to looking forward to Holt's story when he was introduced in the first book of the series and he doesn't disappoint. While this book doesn't have quite as few funny moments as the first two books, it still has all the emotions and complications of real life. Both Holt and Claire come together looking for their place in life and what family means to them. And while this is simpler for Holt - having a job he grew up knowing was coming that he enjoys and parents that love him - his parents departure leaves him feeling lonely and missing close connections. Claire on the other hand has been running from her cold, distant family and their personal expectations of her, so being surrounded by people who care for no other reason than because it's the right thing to do is a shock to her. Scrappy old Mrs. Meadows and penultimate good guy Holt are just what she needs to feel she has a family and home to call her own, even if there's no blood relation. A wonderful ending to the series - although it makes me sad it seems to be over!