This was a very cute story with a pretty predictable outcome. I liked the characters and I loved how strong willed the main woman was. She didn't back down and was willing to do things to make changes in her life.

Scottish historical romances are some of my favorite and this one was right up there. Shane and Lindsey make a lovely couple, they are both running from planned marriages that happen to be with each other without them being aware they are supposed to marry each other. Of course, the truth comes out after they've already fallen and married each other leading to a whole different set of issues.
I really enjoyed their romance and how they interact with each other. Shane is a great guy who goes out of his way to help Lindsey and her cousins. The setting was beautiful, the pacing was great, and the characters made the perfect couple. I can't wait to see where the series is going to go next.

What a fun read! I thought the characters were relatable and written well. They both had problems that they had to work through on their own, but complimented each other well. I probably will reread this over and over again.

This is the first time I have read anything by this author or historical romance that isn't an regency. It was a solid first read. I will say that it was a bit of a slow start/burn but once the storyline gets going, it's a quick read.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this eARC

3.5 stars. This was a pretty good book. His Secret Highland Bride is a standalone historical romance set in Scotland. Shane McPherson is back from war, a widower who must step into his new role as laird of his clan. He has some demons and puts off stepping into his new life by staying at a cabin in the forest until he is ready. He is betrothed to a woman he's never met from the Wallace clan to broker peace between the two families. While in the cabin, he meets Lindsay who is living with her mean uncle's family and being mistreated, before she too is to be married off. The two fall in love, only to find that they are betrothed to each other without knowing it. Can they trust their feelings and learn to trust each other so that they can go on to live a happy life?

The story was interesting and well written. The first half was my favorite. I found the second half to have a little too much separation and miscommunication. The "making up" came a bit too late in the story for me. Still, this was not a bad book. The story was good and kept my attention, despite it's low heat level. I enjoyed this book in general and will continue this series.

This was an absolutely fantastic book; I can't wait for a continuation of this series! If you like Highland romance similiar to Heather McCollum this book is for you!

Shane MacPherson, a warrior and hesitant lard, returns home with a grieving heart and sense of duty. Upon arriving he meets a new arrival, Lindsay, that has secrets of their own. Can they trust each other with their secrets and find a way to love each other for who they truly are?

Both Shane and Lindsay are well rounded main characters with a storyline that made me eager to turn each page. The supporting characters were developed perfectly with the obvious intent of creating additional books that could be stand alone or read as part of a series. I will be eagerly looking to return to the MacPherson clan!

Spice-2/5

Shane MacPherson, newly minted Laird of clan MacPherson, is a soldier, widower, and scarred from battles and the death of his wife. He is returning home due to his father's death, however, not yet ready to take on the mantle of Laird. His half brother Ronan, now laird of clan Grant, has went off to visit his grandfather, so Shane has decided to stay in Ronan's cottage until he can be the Laird.

His first day back he meets a lass being bullied by guards. After dispatching them, he lets the lass know she is safe and he will not harm her. Shane just needs time to adjust to having to get married again due to his father's agreement with the Wallace Laird.


Lindsay Wallace, was sent in her mother's stead to help het ill aunt. Upon arrival she finds het aunt had died already but agrees to stay for awhile to help with the children. Her uncle and cousins treat her like a lowly maid, her own maid stole her clothes plus what jewels she brought, plus her father's retainers left without her. She then finds out that her father has agreed to a marriage to the new MacPherson Laird.


The old Laird married Deirdre Grant who is selfish, conniving, devious, and mean. She believes she is owed everything she wants.

What happens next is a comedy of secrets! Can Shane go thru with the marriage? Does Lindsay? What does the MacPherson family do to help? What selfish things does Deirdre do? How does Shane combat the chaos Deirdre causes?

Come join us as we watch the chaos reign, the combatants spare, and secret get revealed. Who ever said Shakespeare had all the good plots has not read much lately and would find this story plot compelling, thrilling, and humorous. I so could not wait to find out who would win.

To say more would give away too much and ruin the this enchanting story.

Shane and Lindsay’s story moved a little slow for me. I looked for the excitement and engagement between the characters and their allies, but the story seems to be timid. The romance between Shane and Lindsay is told and a sweet and genuine way. That has kept me interested. Their dialogue is charming and engaging and entertaining. The heat or spice between the two is very high. I like the story, but I would like to read more intensity and drama between the characters. More nail biting drama and action. Along with surprises and twists that will have you dropping your mouth.

This is a historical romance set in the Scottish Highlands. Neither of our lead characters want the marriage their father's have arranged. Our hero delays returning home from five years at war to avoid it. Our heroine found a different way to avoid her future husband. A devious widow is an added problem. War between Clans can and will happen. Will anyone find the life they want??
A story that shows us the trouble lies and deception can cause. The characters are a lot of fun and I'm hoping we will see more from this Clan.
I loved it.

While reading this story I wanted so badly to slap some sense into these two. Shane MacPherson is a soldier whose suffered great loss. He's strong, loyal and dutiful. He's finally home after 5 years of fighting in a foreign war. Enter Lindsay Wallace, a beautiful young woman in need of saving. She's strong willed, capable, smart, and hard working. They're both trying to hide from their pasts and responsibilities; they have lots of baggage to deal with. We watch as they both try to navigate a relationship with half truths and the consequences that they cause. Mistakes were made and learned from, so there was character growth for both of them.

Shane is on his way home from war when he rescues a young woman being accosted by thugs. To Lindsay, he was a soldier grief-stricken, weary from war, and looking for a little peace and quiet. To Shane, she was a young woman in a disagreeable situation. Both are keeping secrets and hiding who they truly are. Shane is the new laird of the MacPherson clan. Lindsay is the daughter of the Laird of the Wallace clan. Before long, they are quite taken with each other and marry. What they didn’t know at the time was that they were betrothed. Shane is the Laird Lindsay to whom is betrothed. Things are a bit prickly when they discover the truth, but Shane and Lindsay are perfect for each other, if they can get past the secrets, fibs, and misunderstandings. This is a well-done, entertaining story with some interesting characters. I look forward to more stories in the series.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

I loved this story. It's well written, full of great characters and detail. Shane is the most honorable Laird. He is however an over thinker and a bit more sensitive than I would have expected. He thinks everything he does is wrong and can't seem to see that he does make the right decision. Lindsay is incredible and decisive which is good. Together, they forge the path for the clan and overcome lots of hurdles. This is my first time reading this author and her work is stellar. I can't wait to read more of her stories. I hope Ronan, Alex and Tory each have one.

Y'all - i love a highland romance and Allison Hanson delivered. The story felt immersive and I was rooting for the main characters the entire time. I wanted to read more of this world and you best believe that I will be picking up any book she writes in the future.

This was such a cute and cozy story. I really enjoyed the character development. I became attached to each and every one. I cannot wait to see how the clan fares and if the rest of the family can find love. I had such a fun time.

His Secret Highland Bride by Alison B. Hanson
Clan MacPherson Series #1

Marriage of convenience to avoid a marriage based on clan alliance filled with lies of omission and secrets kept does not set Shane and Lindsay up for smooth sailing!

What I liked:
* Shane’s rush to rescue a woman in distress
* Lindsay’s feisty strength, caring nature, and indomitable will
* Munro: blacksmith, widow, and someone willing to take in three boys in need of security
* Meeting Shane’s siblings: Alec, Ronan, and Tory – they will probably have books of their own
* The setting – love Scotland and thinking about romances there
* That it wasn’t all light and bright but in some ways more realistic due to the situation of the clans losing so much to a thief and the impact it would have
* Wondering if the thief will ultimately be caught and tried by the end of the series
* Thinking about an alliance made by Shane with the Campbells and how it will impact his brother
* That Shane and Lindsay were able to communicate fairly well until they hit a wall – glad they were able to eventually get over that hurdle
* Thinking about finding out how the couple will be doing in the future books of this series

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Times I would think, “Could this happen?” and wondering how believable it might be

Did I enjoy this book? It was okay
Would I read more in this series? I believe I would like to see what happens next

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

3.5 stars
There were parts of this story that I really enjoyed, particularly the second half. I wasn’t so keen on the way the two main characters, Lindsay and Shane kept their secrets for such a long time. The pace, at times, was slow but there was plenty of action in the second half. There were a few things that didn’t seem possible, such as, how could a person who had been injured and lost a lot of blood, be up and riding a horse the next day?
As this is the first in the series there are a few unresolved issues which I assume will be included in future books. However, this book does have a happy ending. I would be interested to see how things pan out in the rest of the series. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A venture into historical romance with Allison B Hanson.

This book jumps right in on the action! Lindsay and Shane both kept their secrets but they were drawn to each other and fate also seemed on board with the plan! Shane was tormented by his past but couldn’t resist his feelings for Lindsay and her strength to be all he needed.

The spice was a 1 for me. But the story was great! It kept me wanting to see how the secrets unfolded and wanted to see the HEA.

I also see the draw to wanting to see if Ronan and Alec get their stories told! Great read and I would read more!

Thank you to entangled publishing for the e-arc and letting me review this book.

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His Secret Highland Bride is the first historical highlander book I remember reading written by Allison B. Hanson. I have enjoyed reading some of contemporary romantic suspense books. She brings her same style and attention to character development in this historical romance story. This is a character focused story with secrets between the two main characters.

I liked the characters, Shane and Lindsay and understand heir desire to control their destiny. Family loyalty and responsibilities seemed to get in their way. If only there had not been secrets but then there wouldn’t be a story. Friendship forms and then more, with some open bedroom door scenes. An enjoyable read with a reader trip back to the time of arranged marriages to keep peace among the clans.

I thought the first 60% of this book was very engaging and well written. I liked both of the characters and they definitely had chemistry. It started loosing me towards the latter half, mainly because I felt like some of the conflict was too drawn out.

It’s been a while since I have read such an engaging historical romance! Well done Allison Hanson. From the “meet cute” if you want to call it that, Shane - the Scottish Laird and Lindsey, a noblewoman begin the slow burn. This book had it all. First, an arranged marriage nobody wants, but only the reader knows the identities and the plan.. Sadness from the past and the future. Evil plots, lying, angst…oh the angst and romance of course peppered with a whole lotta heat. Even some moments of joy are brought to you by the dog Treun.

Was a great read, something constantly happening whether it’s deadly plots or wild passion. Worth your time, I know I couldn’t put it down!

Thanks to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinion.