Marion, Duchess of Endsmere, killed her husband. She doesn't regret it. And he deserved it. But she has to run. And she runs directly into an enormous Clan War Cheiftan named Cameron MacKinlay. He doesn't want a wife and he doesn't want love but this tiny duchess grabs on to him - and he refuses to let go. No matter who comes to take her away.

This was new to me series, author, and a period of history I don't tend to read about - but who can say no to a fake marriage and marriage of convenience with a man in a kilt? Marion is at times not too stupid to live - but maybe - too courageous to live? She is selfless and slowly warms to her unintended husband and her own happiness. Cameron though - is a fabulous hero. A gentle alpha hero with a heart of gold - who definitely won't catch feelings. Definitely. The pacing was a bit slow in the middle and Ms Hanson makes you wait for that HEA but it is definitely there.

CW/ TW: domestic abuse (not between the MCs), graphic self defense (page one), pedophilia, incest, PTSD

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Definitely got some Outlander vibes from this story, no time travel though. It was a quick read, and I liked how Cam was patient and gentle with Mari. Mari's back story with her husband was...not great.

TW: Physical Abuse, Rape

I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review

Cute enough. Didn’t sizzle. Characters were sweet.