The Hellion and the Highlander

Romantics will love the twists and turns of this book, as well as beauty of what is growing between the two main characters. It is well written with the hope that readers will develop, that in the end love will conquer all.

I LOVED this book! I was literally laughing out loud! I absolutely recommend this as a must read!

As Averill Mortagne tends to her brother Will's wounded friend Kade Stewart she slowly falls in love with him. Averill's fiery red hair and nervous stuttering have turned many suitors away, so she is glad Kade cannot see her due to his injury. Kade can't see Averill, but he likes what he hears and her caring nature stirs him. Kade wants to become Laird of his home so he can stop his drunken father and brothers from further ruining the castle and lands. He takes the beautiful and reluctant Averill for his wife and returns home to find the castle in near ruins and his life being threatened at every turn. Averill soon proves that her spirit is as fiery as her brilliant red hair as she helps him gain everything he always wanted. Averill is a seductive combination of innocence and passion. She's been misguided by fools who convinced her that she was ugly and unworthy, but Kade saw through all of that before he even regained his sight. He's a good man and an even better husband. His lessons extend beyond teaching Averill to love and accept herself, and they match the intensity of his lessons in passion. Kade wasn't looking for a wife, but Averill became an unexpected and delightful bride, while Averill never thought she'd find a husband who loved and accepted her for who she was. Kade is a wonderful surprise. The Hellion and the Highlander is a story about finding love when you least expect it. Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This is the 3rd novel in LS's highland series. 1. Devil of the Highlands 2.Taming the Highland Bride. Kade is a Scottish warrior on the mend at his good friend's castle in England. Averill has been caring for Kade in between parading around for English lord's hoping to find a husband. But the Englishmen seem to find her..um... charms laking. Kade likes Averill from the beginning but thinks she may be too timid/sensitive to stand up to his drunken brothers and father back at home. (See Taming the Highland Bride for same drunk brothers and father). After a hilarious run in with a portly English lord, Averill unknowingly proves her spunk to Kade and thus he decides they will marry. She on the other hand is not so sure. Kade makes plans to travel back to Scotland to take over as laird. His father's inebriated ways have turned the castle to ruins and most of the people have fled. Someone has other plans for Kade and is attempting to murder him. Averill and Kade must work together to find the killer and make a life together. There are some great characters in this book that I look forward to seeing in future books. Look for a brief meeting with Tavis, from Devil of the Highlands. I'm hoping he'll be in an upcoming book. Hopefully as someone's hero. Can't wait for the next one!!!

This is a great-reading book. The romance and developing feelings of the characters are believable. And the author does an outstanding job at capturing the time period and the Scottish brogue of her characters. The scenes flow well and it really keeps your attention. I really can't think of anything negative to say about the book. It's just a great read! Lynsay Sands is now one of my favorite authors (this was the first book of hers that I've read)!