Veena’s review of Highland Captive (Sons of Gregor Macleod, Book 4) by Alyson McLayne
Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 30 Jul 19
Over the years I’ve gravitated away from historical romance, but lately I don’t seem to find contemporary romantic suspense that appeals. So I’ve been dipping back into a genre I once enjoyed. Fortunately, I’ve come across some gems that have rekindled my enjoyment in this genre, as well as some new authors to my list.
Laird Gavin Mackinnon is a travesty of the once happy and smiling man his clan knew after his baby son was kidnapped. He finally finds his son again, thanks to a tip from a woman who claims to be his mother. In desperation, Gavin kidnaps and brings Diedre back to his castle, determined to get to the bottom of the story and to break the false mother-son link.
The battle of wills between the formidable laird, a timid young woman, and a child makes for interesting and fun reading. Diedre truly loves the boy who was placed in her arms, giving her an opportunity to be a mother and allay her loneliness. She’s a fierce mother hen who will challenge anyone who dares to harm her child’s psyche, even if that person is a formidable laird and the boy’s biological father. There are moments of laughter, tears, and erotic seduction as slowly but surely Diedre carves her place into Gavin’s heart and hearth.
Most of all, I really enjoyed the sinister thread of suspense running through this story, and some of the answers that are revealed will blow your mind. I absolutely can’t wait to see where this series will go next, even if I haven’t read any of the earlier books in the series.
Grade: B
Summary:
She’d saved his son
Could she save him as well?Laird Gavin MacKinnon is a changed man—and not for the better. Ever since his young son, Ewan, disappeared two years ago, Gavin has grown callous and bitter. Scouring the countryside, his search leads him to a mysterious woman who maintains the boy is hers. He decides to take them both and ask questions later.
Deirdre MacIntyre will go with the brooding laird if it will keep her son safe. Gavin has to admit that the beautiful lass has a bond with Ewan, and things aren’t adding up. When Deirdre’s clan comes to claim her under threat of war, Gavin has a choice to make: fight for her or let her go.
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