Lady Murine Carmichael has known her share of bad luck. But when her debt-ridden half-brother tries to sell her off in exchange for a few Scottish horses, it’s the final straw. If keeping her freedom means escaping through harsh countryside alone, so be it. She has barely begun her journey when she lands an unlikely escort—the brawny Highlander who just refused to buy her virtue.
Dougall Buchanan was disgusted by Lord Danvries’ shameful offer, but Murine herself tempts him beyond measure. Even bedraggled and dusty, the lass glows with beauty and bravery. Dougall wants to do more than just help her flee. He wants to protect her—with his life and his heart—if she’ll only let him. For Murine may be pursued by a powerful foe, but nothing compares to the fiery courage of a Highlander in love.
Lynsay Sands, good lord woman, what are you doing with this series? It started out really fun, and it seemed like branching out into the different women who appeared as potential/thwarted brides in To Marry a Scottish Laird (book 2) would be an excellent plan but what even is this book?
Falling for the Highlander is completely phoned in. Lazy writing, silly plot choices (Really? All these brothers are so smitten that they bring EVERY dress for Murine to choose from so they are conveniently destroyed by a fire forcing her to wear braies so Dougall can ogle her butt?), and strange word choices (butt cheek? In medieval Scotland, really?). The Buchanan brothers - introduced in Saidh's book - are kind of a riot but they don't help a recycled plot. And then it just sort of ends. Do better (next time, because I can't quit Sands's Highlanders for some reason).
I'd like a book about Aulay, please. Given that he's got some hang-ups I think he'd be far more interesting to write about. (Next one's about Niels, though, oh well)
Dear FTC: I had a digital galley, but it expired so when the library's Overdrive system got a copy I borrowed it. Glad I didn't buy it.
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