Lady Marian F Blackley, Duchess of Endsmore, had been married to the duke for five years, and for all of it, she had been Mentally and physically abused. She had scars on her breasts from his beatings. When he came into the room she knew if she did not fight back she would die. She had hit him with the fireplace poker, she hit him 5 times. Then she ran.
Cameron Michael MacKinlay is the War Chief of the Clan MacKinlay and right now was tired of moving heavy large rocks. His Laird wanted him to marry a girl to form an alliance and he didn't want to get married Well, it so
happens, a girl runs out of the woods and towards him. She proceeds to climb up his body. Then three barking dogs and two men on horseback, ride to him and want to take her back to England. She had murdered her husband. They wanted to take her back. But Cam said that was his wife and no one would take her. Then he looked down and some material had wrapped around their hands and they had said, in front of witnesses that they were married. Indeed they were according to Scottish law. When he got back to the castle, he told his
friend that he had a run-in with an English tracker, a MacDonald, and a fugitive from the crown's justice, whom he married.
Loved this story of courage, bravery, and loyalty. The characters are wonderful. The storyline is well written, and easily read. There were some tears but so worth reading. The excitement of the chase, the enjoyment of fresh love, and the power of that love. A very thrilling book and very entertaining.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Her Accidental Highland Husband
Rating: 4 ⭐️
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.

This is the first book I read by this author and I truly enjoyed it. Marian is on the run from murdering her very abusive husband who happened to be a Duke. It’s not until the law gets very close to her that she pretended to be married to Cam, which turns out that they are now married due to Scotland law. Cam then returns home with a wife in tow.
This book deals with the very difficult subject of physical and mental abuse. Due to those years of abuse caused by her husband, Mari is now dealing with the aftermath, but sweet Cameron was the best thing that could ever happened to her. He was a big, intimidating man but he had the biggest...heart! He was very patient with her and treated her gently. He thought that he would never fall in love but Mari broke through those walls and made him realize that there’s always room for love.

This was such a cute and serious book! I loved how even though they really did get married on accident, they stuck with the relationship so both of them could benefit from it. Cameron doesn’t want to get married to someone when he could lose his life in war and Marian had a horrible abusive husband before running to Scotland. They start as friends who try to get to know each other and then turn into lovers that try to help heal each other from their pasts. I also love that Cameron was so careful and understanding when it came to Marian. Her former husband was a horrible person and abusive to her for 5 years, so Cameron knew to talk to Marian about her feelings and why certain things he did made her scared or worried. It became such a loving and understanding relationship and I freaking loved it! Read this when it comes out September 28th!
*Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for my advanced copy.*

I am new to historical romance category, having only read four books, and DNF another three. I have to say I stayed up till the early hours of the morning finishing this book, I couldn't put it down.

Right off the bat, the character building is on point, the growing connection between all the characters are pure (Cam and Mari the most) and doesn't ever seemed forced within the story. I also LOVED the couple of twists and turns towards the end, one was totally out of the blue but worked perfectly within the story and connected a lot of dots. I will say again, none of these felt forced, the story had a natural flow throughout it. Personally I have become very picky with books, I need natural connection and world building. This book hits all the marks and more for what I think a historical romance should be.

I am going to be reading this whole series as it comes out and going to find all back log of books from this author to read. The enjoyment from this book was a wonderful surprise, and worth losing sleep over.

After Marian Fletcher Blackley, Duchess of Endsmere, kills her abusive husband in self- defense, she flees to her sister’s clan in Scotland in search of refuge. Pursued by authorities in England, Mari runs into Cameron MacKinlay, the War Chief of her sister’s clan, and, in an attemp to save Mari, Cam claims her as his wife. They agree to remain wed in name only since neither really wants to be married. But can they resist their growing feelings for each other, and what will happen when her past comes back to haunt her?

Her Accidental Highland Husband is a captivating and steamy historical romance with well-developed characters and a page-turning plot. Cam is a patient man, more attuned to his wife’s needs than his own. I find his character interesting, as his personality is so different from the stern warrior facade he presents to the world. Cam is funny and sometimes awkward. He is affectionate and warm, and he is amazing with children. In contrast, Cam is also fierce, bloodthirsty, and relentless in battle. He is a protector, a gentle giant, passionate with a good heart, all of which endears him to Mari.

Mari is a fascinating character, as well. A victim of abuse and on the run from her past, Mari struggles with fear, guilt, and shame. She longs to feel safe again, and living with Cam goes a long way toward her healing. Mari never had freedom, bound by the expectations of her family and the abuse of her first husband, but living with Cam and her sister’s family changes things for her. It changes her. Under their protection, Mari grows more confident and self-assured.

The romance between Mari and Cam is, of course, one of my favorite parts of the story. I love how awkward Cam initially is with Mari. This strong and confident male is brought to his knees by an unassuming and frightened woman, which makes him a little less intimidating and even more appealing in Mari’s eyes. Cam is smitten with Mari from the start. He admires her strength, resilience, and bravery, and he finds her charming and beautiful. However, Mari and Cam both resist their feelings. Cam’s recollections of the past and his mother’s grief over losing her War Chief husband, and Mari’s abuse at the hands of her first husband make both of these characters afraid to love.

Another fantastic aspect of the story is the character’s reverence for books and the written word. As Mari and Cam get to know each other, they use writing as a way to express feelings that prove too difficult to say out loud. When Mari is separated from her sister, they also write to each other, as do other characters in the story. The use of letters throughout the novel adds to the character development and plot progression and appeals to the book lover and writer in me.

Her Accidental Highlander Husband is a great story for readers who like steamy historical romances with well-developed characters and an interesting story-line. Though it is the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. Thanks so much to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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.