This is an honest review given for this ARC. Ahh, Scotland where men are men and women are chattel. With little care for what man decrees, fate goes where it will. Well written and a great read.

I was obsessively in love with Highland Spitfire last year. It was a feisty, sexy and funny historical romance that hooked me from the start. The wait for Highland Vixen was not an easy one given how much I was anticipating this couple in the previous book. Though I don’t think Highland Vixen was better than Highland Spitfire for me, I still had a blast reading this one.

Without a doubt, it’s the characters that make this series so strong. They are very likeable and just fun to be around. Helen, the heroine here, has been kidnapped by Marcus’ clan, and she was fearless, clever and just a breath of fresh air. She doesn’t mince her words, and even though she’s in a position of weakness, she never shows her vulnerabilities. Marcus, on the other hand, is very gruff and a total alpha male. He’s not very in tune with his emotions so he doesn’t always know how to express himself, and I actually found that quite endearing because he frustrates everyone around him.

Romances that are based on kidnapping usually make me uncomfortable, but I thought it was handled well here. Given the time period the book is set in and the politics of the era, it made sense. Even though Marcus did kidnap Helen, he treats her with nothing but respect, and he never forces her to do anything against her will. Their romance is filled with tons of delicious tension, banter and will-they-won’t-they chemistry. They were really fun to be around, even when they were bickering like little kids. I did wish that we could have seen them as a couple a little earlier than we did. At times I felt like the romance got diluted among the obstacles and politics, but when they were together, it was terrific. I also loved how at different points in the book Helen and Marcus save each other instead of just Marcus saving Helen. It was very refreshing!

There were also some great funny moments involving Marcus and his brother and his father. I love the bond that he shares with his family and it made me smile like a goof. We are also introduced to new characters, and I’m very intrigued and hoping, we’ll get to see more books in this series.

All in all, Highland Vixen was an entertaining book and I would most definitely recommend this one if you’re a fan of those swoony heroes in kilts!

I really enjoyed this romance. It was fast paced and it was not until half way through I realized it was the second in a series. I would recommend to anyone interested in historical romance.

What a fanastic book! Titillating, enthralling, captivating and imaginative! I clearly loved the story. Each line that unfolded, the passion, the romance. While this is number 2 in the series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone novel. The authors gift of story telling keeps you on edge while it unfolds. Characters are strong and well written and the story leaves nothing out. I loved the passion and sparks as well as the engrossing way the author has of writing a story. I cannot wait for more in this series. I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom

I just found this hard to connect with the characters. I tried but never felt their connection either.