Cathy Geha
Highland Salvation by Lori Ann Bailey A Highland Pride Novel #4 Finlay Cameron and Blair McNab have seen one another around over the years but never really SEEN one another. When Finlay comes to tell the McNab’s that Blair’s fiance died in a battle he didn’t know that he might end up married to her soon thereafter. She is someone he has admired but never really thought could be his own and she has always been the pawn of her father to sell to the highest bidder and Finlay just might be a better husband than her father or brother have offered her before. This book includes: * a great deal of travel * blackmail * mention of abuse * treason * theft * arson * political intrigue * a mystery * romance * and more Did I like the book? For the most part What would I change? Trust sooner in the book Do you need to read the previous books first? No – it stands alone Did I feel Blair and Finlay belonged together? Yes – they complemented one another Would I read more by this author? I think so Thank you to NetGalley a nd Entangled-Amara for the ARC – This is my honest review.
Janet B
Finlay Cameron, the bastard son of an English earl and a Scottish mother, weds stunning, outgoing Blair Macnab to ensure her clan’s loyalty to King Charles. She’s everything he’s ever wanted in a wife, but he suspects she may be plotting his murder. Always considered to be nothing more than a pretty face, Blair Macnab yearns to prove her worth. A page turning, engrossing read very well written with wonderful characters, I loved it. This series continues to delight & is so accomplished that it’s hard to believe it's the authors first. I'd hoped that Finlay & Blair would have their HEAs & was thrilled to read this. This is the fourth book in the series, it could be read on its own but I always have to read a series in order so I’d recommend reading this brilliant series from the start. This book follows on from the previous one, Finlay is absolutely gorgeous, so caring & patient with Blair, he’s been smitten with her for ages & when they marry to prevent her continuing to be her father’s pawn he can’t believe his luck. Blair is a strong highland lass, intelligent but has been raped by her fiancé before he's killed, then blackmailed so marrying Finlay is a new beginning & she feels safe with him. Set at the time of the English Civil War it gives a true sense of the time & the intrigues happening. The road to Finlay & Blair’s HEA isn't smooth as both have secrets plus doubts & misunderstandings hamper their road. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Lori Dykes
Scotland, 1643 "How do ye tell a lass the man she is betrothed to is dead?" such was the thought of Finlay Cameron, the bastard son of an English earl and the Cameron laird's aunt. After a fierce battle fought by the Covenanters against the Royalist lairds still loyal to King Charles, Blair's bethrothed Henry had been killed. Now with her brother John, they were going to relay the news. Yet he had seen Henry abusing Blair just the week before and knew he was a bastard. When John suggested he marry Blair now, he could not believe it. Blair had never given him a second look. So the two marry but there are so many secrets and words unspoken. He wonders if Blair may betray and kill him even! As they make their way back to England, there are many problems and he wonders if Blair and her brother John are on the wrong side in the war. But he has his secrets also and with his dyslexia, it makes him unsure of himself. Lori Ann Bailey takes us on an adventure with suspense, intrigue, secrets, betrayals and love. Her adept use of history and happenings of the times makes you feel you are there as the story unfolds. A must read to see if Finlay and Blair can ever find a happy ever after because to road is not smooth and there are people out to stop them on the way! I read this book through NetGallery.