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The Highlander’s Christmas Lassie by Anna Campbell Featured in the Anthology: Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal by Various Authors

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The Highlander’s Christmas Lassie by Anna Campbell

Tracy’s Rating: 5 of 5 Stars

Series: Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal Anthology

Release Date: October 9, 2020

Malcolm Innes, Laird of Dun Carron, is traveling to the town of Muirburgh in December because Fergus Mackinnon, Laird of Achnasheen told him that he might find what he has spent the last 18 years looking for – his son!  But when he finally makes it to the farmhouse, he finds much more than he was hoping for – not only is his son alive and well but so is the woman he has never stopped loving, even after he was told she was dead!  But rather than be thrilled to be united with her love, Rhona Macleod is angry and tells him to leave.  Stunned that she is alive, he agrees to go, but he will be back.  He prepares to go when his son Patrick intervenes and tells him that he can stay in the barn and that he will try to talk to his mother. 

Rhona is furious, how dare Malcolm show up and pretend to be happy to see her?  He is the reason she was sent away from Dun Carron!  When she calms a bit, she brings a meal out to the barn and they talk.  Soon it becomes clear, they were both betrayed that day and she is amazed to learn that he has never married and has spent the last 18 years looking for Patrick because he was told that Rhona was dead.  But even with this revelation, Rhona is not convinced that this is the miracle that Malcolm believes it is – 18 years is a long time and she is not the same girl he knew – can they pick up the pieces of their broken love and have a second chance at happiness?

I loved this story, it is part of the anthology “Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal” that I can’t wait to finish reading! The story reminded me of the book Betrayed by Bertrice Small, however, this novella is definitely its own tale, but, if you liked that book – you will LOVE this novella.  It is a well written, nicely paced story complete with a crushing betrayal that tears them apart, warm love scenes, revelations, surprises, a love that never died, a HEA and a sweet epilogue.  This is story has a tie-in to the Lairds Most Likely series, but it is definitely a standalone title.  This novella is part of an anthology, but even if it is the only story you read in the collection – it is worth the money you paid for this story alone!   

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Kiss Me Lady One More time by Deb Marlowe

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Kiss Me Lady One More Time (A Series of Unconventional Courtships, #3)Kiss Me Lady One More Time by Deb Marlowe

Tracy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: A Series of Unconventional Courtships, #3

Release Date: September 28, 2020

Penelope Munroe and Barrett Sterne shared a heated kiss at the house party thrown by the Earl & Countess of Tensford, but the night ended in tragedy when Sterne was knocked out and the Earl’s prized fossil was stolen, Sterne blames himself and will stop at nothing to return the fossil to his friend – he also intends to stay as far away from the tempting Miss Munroe as possible.

Penelope learns that Sterne is back and wants to explore the connection between them further, so when she finds out he is planning on finding the stolen fossil, she decides it is the perfect opportunity to see if they suit. But much to her surprise and dismay, Sterne refuses her help, claiming it is too dangerous, he also makes it clear that he is not in the market for a wife – but he can’t seem to stop kissing her.

When new leads are found, Sterne begrudgingly agrees that Penelope might be an asset in finding the fossil and agrees that they work well together, but he is still not looking for a wife and he still can’t stop kissing her. The clues lead them to London and she finally learns why Sterne is so set against marriage to her, he is also sure they have figured out who stole the fossil, Penelope doesn’t agree and sets out to prove Sterne is wrong, about more than just the thief!

This was a well written story with that explores the mystery of the stolen fossil from the first book Love Me, Lord Tender. In the book you will find an exciting mystery, cameos from Tensford, Hope & Whiddon, a stubborn hero, a feisty heroine, warm love scenes, a few surprising twists and finally HEA complete with an epilogue! This is the third book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title. I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to Chester’s book!