Her Forbidden Highlander Husband by Allison B. Hanson
Clan MacKinley #3

Evelyn and Liam both had difficult pasts but became strong and resilient over time. This book is a slower building romance that is worth waiting for when the two finally find their way. A nice addition to the series.

What I liked:
* Evelyn: paid a high price when she ran away when younger, kidnapped by rough men, abused, eventually returned home, considered damaged goods, but also a bargaining chip to her father.
* Liam: war chief of the MacKinlay Clan, orphan, has fleeting memories of his past, has always wanted a family to belong to, dreams of having Evelyn as his wife, a wonderful man that deserved the best.
* That the chemistry was not instant…at least on Evelyn’s part.
* That Liam was willing to wait for Evelyn and take it slow
* Gwennie: a sweet child born of rape but loved all the same
* The way Liam was willing to take in children and create a family
* Getting to see the characters from the previous two books in the series
* The way the women talked together, shared responsibilities, and were friends in the castle
* The relationship between the husbands and wives
* That the clan stood together
* The swift judgement of those that infringed on the clan
* The way Liam eventually found out who his sire was
* That it seemed true to the times
* It made me think about what happened to orphaned children left from parents killed in battles
* It made me glad to be me and living in this era even though times can sometimes still be tough

What I didn’t like:
* The way Evelyn’s father treated her
* Knowing that women were considered chattel and the possession of their father then their spouse
* What Liam and Evelyn suffered in the past

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

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

4-5 Stars ( )