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The Laird’s Guardian Angel by Eliza Knight

Series: Highland Lairds #3

Release Date: January 28, 2025

When Lady Calliope Ramsey was a little girl, her English mother left Scotland and took Calliope with her. Now fifteen years later, her mother has died under mysterious circumstances and the man Calliope believed to be her stepfather, is returning her to her father in Scotland. Her father, the Chieftain of the Ramsey clan is overjoyed at her return and welcomes her with open arms. But their reunion is cut short when English soldiers attack the castle and Calliope sees her father cut down. Terrified, she flees the castle and is found by Alistair Sinclair and his men. They take her to his castle and promises to help her retake her home. As much as Calliope admires Alistair, she still isn’t willing to standby while he retakes her castle, she defies his orders to join the battle and proves that she worthy to lead her clan. Once she has regained control of Castle Ramsey, she should be happy, but her feelings for Alistair complicate her plans to take her father’s place as Chieftain, will love find a way or are they doomed to be star-crossed lovers?

Alistair Sinclair is the only unmarried brother of the Sinclair triplets. He has devoted himself to protecting Scotland and is returning from a skirmish on the border when he finds Calliope. She tells him of the attack on the castle and demands that they return immediately to take the castle back. Alistair is enchanted by Calliope and wants to help her, but he needs time to regroup and plan, something she doesn’t agree with. She is unlike any woman he has ever known and the only woman who has made him think of marriage. But there are bigger things at play, and with Calliope determined to lead her clan, their feelings, though intense, cannot take precedence over the safety of Scotland.

This was a fast-paced, quick read with wonderful characters and lots of action. This book has something for everyone, action, adventure, great characters, family reunions, a bit of mystery, steamy love scenes, a heroine with the heart of a warrior, a hero who is pretty much perfect, wonderful secondary characters, surprises, and finally a hard-won HEA. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and one that I am happy to recommend.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

A Secret Seduction by Lana Williams

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Mayfair Literary League, #8

Release Date: January 23, 2025

After seven years on the marriage mart, Millicent “Millie” Davies parents have decided that since she hasn’t found a husband on her own, they will step in and arrange a marriage for her. Millicent isn’t opposed to marriage, but after seeing all her friends in the Mayfair Literary League find love after taking part in the “for better or worse” agenda, she wonders if she could be bold enough to pursue her secret crush – Winston Chadwick, the Marquess of Linford. Millie and Winston met in the previous season and it was clear there was a chemistry between them, but due to his participation in a wager, she isn’t sure his interest in her was sincere. And as much as she wishes that he could be her HEA, she is aware that he has made no secret of the fact that he has no plans to marry anytime soon, and with her parents pushing another man in her path, is she brave enough to take a chance and hope she can capture the marquess’s heart or should she just accept an arranged marriage that will save her from spinsterhood, but never touch her heart?

After watching his parents’ epic battles and being reminded at every turn that he is just like his father, Winston has decided that he will not marry until he is at least 40 and then only to sire an heir. He is sure he is not worthy of love and thanks to the constant comparisons to his father, he doesn’t trust his own judgement, instead he lets others make decisions for him as he leads an empty life. He meets Millie when he participated in a thoughtless wager with friends to dance with wallflowers and despite his resolve to remain a bachelor, he is intrigued by her. She is pretty in an understated way and makes him think that he could be a better man, but that isn’t enough to change his mind about marriage. When she flirts with him, he is more than willing to share kisses with her, as long as she knows it will never lead to the altar. Even when his friends comment on his interest in Millie, he denies his feelings, but when another suitor starts showing interest, and can’t seem to be dissuaded, Winston will have to come to terms with his feelings and finally make a decision about his future. Will he risk his heart for what could be the love of a lifetime, or will he let his insecurities cost him the only woman he has ever loved?

This is the final installment of the Mayfair Literary League and what an ending it is! It takes some doing, but Millie and Winston finally overcome their own insecurities, and travel outside their comfort zones, but with good friends and a true connection, they will find their happily ever after. This is the eighth and final book in the series, and while it could be read as a standalone title, I would recommend reading the books in order for the best reader experience.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

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