Title:Temptation in a Kilt
Author: Victoria Roberts
Series: Bad Boys of the Highlands #1
Publisher: Sourcebook Casablanca
Published: September 4th 2012
Source: Won
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 323
Reading Challenge: COYER Winter 2018
Buy: Amazon
Author: Victoria Roberts
Series: Bad Boys of the Highlands #1
Publisher: Sourcebook Casablanca
Published: September 4th 2012
Source: Won
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 323
Reading Challenge: COYER Winter 2018
Buy: Amazon
I won this book in 2012 and I have now gotten around to reading it. I cannot believe I waited this long. It has also been awhile since I read a historical romance and what a good place to start, in the Scottish Highlands. From the moment, I started reading I knew I would be in for a treat. This book delivered a wonderful romance, featuring captivating characters.
Temptation in a Kilt is the first book in the Bad Boys of the Highland series. This is my first time reading this author and it will definitely not the last.
I admired Rosalia, the heroine of this installment. Four adjectives I would use to describe her would be brave, outspoken, determined and resilient, but she was not without her flaws. Her insecurities about her weight and looks would often reveal itself. Her portrayal was not one of perfection, which made her a relatable character. Having suffered so much in her twenty-one years at the hands of those who were supposed to love and protect her.
The hero Ciaran is a highland laird who is devoted to his clan and takes his responsibilities serious. When he offers anyone his protection, it comes from a place of honour, which, Rosalia will discover when he came to her rescue. Ciaran is strong, kind, honourable, devoted, and authoritative and has a soft spot for those he loves.
It is my belief that Ciaran and Rosalia made the perfect couple. Their attraction to each other was obvious to everyone, but Ciaran’s stubbornness proved to be a hindrance. He sought to honour a vow he made to his father even it sacrificing his happiness. At first this trait admirable but as the story progressed it got tiresome. I did not believe his following his heart would negate his vow to his father. It was such a pity it took his almost losing her to make him come to his senses. Oh well, better late than never.
I enjoyed their interaction with each other. Their romance was not of the steamy variety; instead, it was sweet, fun and heart-warming.
The secondary characters helped to drive the story along. There were those you could not help but love and then there were the ones you hope would get what was coming to them. I especially loved Aiden and Aisling. I would love the background information on how these two became a couple.
The story had a satisfying ending, which left a smile on my face.
Conclusion/Recommendation
I enjoyed this installment and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, which features Ciaran’s younger brother, Declan. If you are a fan of highland romance then this book is for you.
“Filled with everything I love most about Highland romance.”?Melissa Mayhue, award-winning author of Warrior’s Redemption
She’s On Her Way to Safety
It’s a sign of Lady Rosalia Armstrong’s desperation that she’s seeking refuge in a place as rugged and challenging as the Scottish Highlands. She doesn’t care about hardship and discomfort, if only she can become master of her own life. Laird Ciaran MacGregor, however, is completely beyond her control…
He Redefines Dangerous…
Ciaran MacGregor knows it’s perilous to get embroiled with a fiery Lowland lass, especially one as headstrong as Rosalia. Having made a rash promise to escort her all the way to Glengarry, now he’s stuck with her, even though she challenges his legendary prowess at every opportunity. When temptation reaches its peak, he’ll be ready to show her how he really is…on and off the battlefield.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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Oh yay! It’s been a while for historicals and me, too, but I have enjoyed her books quite a bit. Glad you had fun with your win 🙂
Ha, that is one dusty book! But I am glad you got to it. I know I have read it, but that is about it, but I think I liked her books
Isn’t it funny how we have have great books sitting in our TBR pile for literally years and then when we finally read them we are kicking ourselves for not doing it sooner? It’s so much fun to discover a new series or author or what have you. 😉
ha all you had to say was Kilt 😉 Love when those dusty ones are fantasitc!
I love when you pull a book from your TBR pile and discover a fantastic read. I could see myself enjoying this one!
I remember hearing about it a while back but I haven’t tried it
I used to read these kinds of books all the time. Not so much anymore.
I’ve never read her but Highland romance is one of my faves
Yay! Glad your dusty shelf read turned into a very enjoyable Highlander romance. I like the way you describe the couple and she’s a new to me author. I’ll put this one on the list.
Oh, I do love a Scottish Highland romance! Swoon! Sounds like Rosalia was a wonderful heroine. Wonderful review, Nadine! 🙂