Helpful Score: 3
This is a wonderfully exciting conclusion to one of the best, if not the best, highlander series I've ever read. Caelen and Rionna's romance was, of course, based on sex at first, but by the end of the story there was enough romance that would make the genre lovers sigh in heartfelt contentment. Sure there were the requisite misunderstandings and personality conflicts, but it was the talented writing of Maya Banks that made it all sound fresh again. The plot was quick and the final battle scene, along with the events leading up to it, were thrilling especially since the warrior princess was an integral player in it. In fact, Rionna reminded me of Eowyn in the Return of the King movie. I'm also glad the series was published in quick succession, making all the family members fresh in our minds for an extra satisfying read. Highly recommended, in fact, the whole series is. Don't miss it. 4.5 stars.
Helpful Score: 3
Never Love a Highlander is an exciting, fast paced romantic read from Maya Banks. The conclusion of the McCabe trilogy, this book centers around Rionna McDonald and Caelen McCabe. On two occasions Rionna was supposed to marry one of the McCabes until destiny stepped in and both Alaraic and Ewan found love with other women. Now, in a last ditch effort to bind the McCabe clan with the McDonald clan, Caelen has stepped in to marry Rionna. Rionna is a spirited woman who loves swordplay, dresses like a man and binds her bountiful breasts. Caelen is a loving person who hides his gentle soul behind a gruff mask. Having been betrayed in the past by a woman, he is determined never to love and trust again. As Rionna fights to win her husband's heart, dangerous forces are at work in an effort to bring down the McCabes. A wonderul love story.
Helpful Score: 1
I loved it!! I could not put it down. Maya Banks has a way of sucking you into the story and not letting go.
Caelen was not the brother Rionna was supposed to marry. After Aleric found his true love, Caelen was the only brother left to unite their kingdoms by wedding Rionna. Caelen had sworn to give no woman his heart. He was grumpy, pushy, and bossy, so how was Rionna going to prove her loyalty and love?? Their marriage would be a battle of wills.
Caelen was not the brother Rionna was supposed to marry. After Aleric found his true love, Caelen was the only brother left to unite their kingdoms by wedding Rionna. Caelen had sworn to give no woman his heart. He was grumpy, pushy, and bossy, so how was Rionna going to prove her loyalty and love?? Their marriage would be a battle of wills.
