Review: A Scot of Her Own (Once Upon a Scot #1)

A Scot of Her Own (Once Upon a Scot #1)

Maeve Greyson

Blurb:

Fire and ice. Powerful forces on their own. Combined? Invincible passion.

When mighty Thorburn MacDougall, commander of the Lord of Argyll’s warriors, overpowers the canniest Norwegian he’s ever battled, he rips off the man’s helm to savor the look of horror right before delivering the killing blow. But the canny Norwegian isn’t a man at all. She’s a blue-eyed beauty with fire in her eyes and fury in her soul.

Adellis Bjørnsdóttir weighed the risks and found them worth it. Freedom. At any cost. The only other escape is death, and she’s not ready to give up yet. But the Gallóglaigh warrior, the fearsome Scottish bear she allows to capture her, isn’t the cruel tyrant she thought to endure long enough to secure safe passage to Scotland. He’s protective. Considerate. Stubborn as an ox. And entirely too tempting.

Honor. Chivalry. Outwitting traitors, murderers, and old enemies? All easy enough. But trusting? Finding the courage to love? Therein lies the challenge.

Themes:  Historical

Rating: 3.75 stars

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Review:

A new fun trilogy begins by one of my favorite authors, set in medieval Scotland and revolving around a group of fearsome warriors, led by three sexy and amazing brothers-in-arms.  Maeve Greyson never ceases to entertain when she puts words to paper, and I always know I’m in for an adventure when I pick up one of her novels.  This new series begins with the sexy Thor roaring into battle again a band of Norwegian warriors hellbent of an easy defat so he can return home.  But when he goes to deliver the killing blow against their leader, he is amazed –and terrified—to discover that he almost killed a beautiful young lass.  Adellis is willing to do anything to get to Scotland, even leading a band of warriors against the terrifying Gallóglaigh warriors, and when she is captured in battle instead of killed, she has no expectation of safety or succor.  But the huge Scot that is her capture is not only gentle, he quickly steals her heart as she gets to know him.  With her enemy on their frontlines determined to reclaim her for their nefarious schemes, she has to decide if she can truly trust the Scottish leader or she might end up losing the bit of safety she’s found in his arms. I really enjoyed this short story, with Thor and Adellis’s instant and intense chemistry and their emotional connection running deep.  Thor is dangerous and deadly warrior, but Adellis brings out his softer and sweeter side and he is able to just be still around her.  Adellis has her own fighting nature and inability to fall in line after the dangerous life she has led, but trusting in Thor to keep her safe and offer her the love she needs gives her the chance to breathe for the first time in her life.  They were so obviously made for one another and their passionate natures made for a sizzling romance.  I am looking forward to the rest of the trilogy as Thor’s lieutenants fall in love as well and come to understand why he was willing to sacrifice so much for the woman that stole his heart.  

*eARC provided by publisher (via NetGalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review.  No compensation was provided.