Winning the Highlander's Heart

by Terry Spear

Book Overview

Lady Anice vows to flee the amorous advances of King Henry I, and return to her home in the Highlands, where she hopes to find a laird to wed, when she learns her staff has vanished. Premonitions of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978536835
• ISBN13: 9780978536831
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Vintage Romance Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

WINNING THE HIGHLANDER is a delightful story right from the very first page.

Countess Anice would like nothing more than to return to her home in the Highlands and find a Laird to marry. As a ward of King Henry I, she's expected to remain with the court until he chooses a husband for her. Unfortunately, King Henry intends to wed her to a Norman lord. There seems to be no escaping Henry's inappropriate propositions for Anice until she literally drops into the lap of the Lord McNeill. Lord McNeill is a titled lord without property. Marrying a Scottish lass would be impossible due to a past scandal caused by his father. Malcolm is seeking an audience with King Henry in hope of acquiring a propertied English bride. Malcolm never imagined he'd find the perfect Scottish lass to wed by visiting the English court or the danger that would come from loving Anice. Anice is forced to flee yet another of the king's attempted seductions. This time she avoids his advances by climbing out the second story window and lowering herself with ropes to the ground below. Of course, her flight did not go unnoticed by the people already gathered in the bailey. One supposed gentleman in particular even thought to help by manhandling her when she refused to jump and let him catch her. Anice recognizes his Scottish burr and can't help wishing that he would take her back to her beloved home in the Highlands. Once she leaves the Scotsman who'd helped break her fall, Anice finds her cousin and King Henry's wife, Matilda, and begs her to convince His Grace to allow Anice to return home. However, Anice never tells Matilda of the king's advances, choosing instead to blame homesickness for her need to leave the court. While conferring with Matilda, Anice inquires about the Scotsman, only to learn that he's looking for an English wife. Lord McNeill's plans are put on hold as the king gives him the position as steward of Anice's holding. Unbeknownst to Anice, various members of her staff have gone missing and foul play is suspected. Malcolm may be her new steward but there's no way Anice is going to allow him to leave for her home without her. After spending time with the determined Anice, Malcolm may just discover everything he could possibly want in the arms of a Scottish lass. WINNING THE HIGHLANDER is a delightful story right from the very first page. I was easily able to envision Anice in all her stubborn glory as she avoids the king's advances, refuses to allow Malcolm to dictate what she should do, and insists on returning to Scotland in order to help determine what foul play has befallen her people. You can't help but adore Malcolm. He's an honorable man, trying to do the right thing by traveling to England and seeking out an English bride but becomes attracted to Anice even before the king entrusts her estate to him. This story is fast paced, full of witty dialogue, and interesting characters that will keep readers entertained for hours. If you like historical stories about those braw Highlander men, you'll love this book.

Loved this book!

Terry Spear's Winning the Highlander's Heart is an entertaining tale of Countess Anice, a spirited Scottish lass, and Highlander Laird Malcolm MacNeill, a man determined to get an English bride and solicit favor with King Henry I. The King's ward, Anice is desperate to avoid his amorous advances and return to her home in Scotland. As Malcolm escorts Anice home to discover who is killing off her staff, the mystery and intrigue unfolds, and the two can no longer deny their love. But King Henry and the Norman baron he insists she wed, stands between them and the happiness they might otherwise find.

Judith Gilbert's review of Winning the Highlander's Heart

I loved the opening of this book where Lady Anice, Countess of Brecken, falls into the lap of handsome Malcolm MacNeill, Earl of Pembrinton. He's assigned by the king to escort Lady Anice back to her castle and protect her. Once they arrive there, the mystery begins. Why are people disappearing at the castle? Once I started reading this book, it was hard to put down. I fell in love with the sexy hero and the verbal sparring between him and Anice was delightful. The danger and suspense woven into the story kept me turning the pages to find out what was happening and how it would turn out. What more could I ask for in a book? It's full of vivid historical settings, lovable characters that I grew to care deeply about, like Kemp, the homeless lad that is such a perfect secondary character, and a love story that I remembered long after I'd finished reading the book. Bravo to Miss Terry Spear, who has created a jewel among stories.

Why I Bought The Book

Terry Spears has created yet another toothsome tale that won't leave you hungry. If you love romance and the Scottish highlands, this book will deliver every thing you crave. Her hero and heroine are vital and keep the book alive with vivid and saucy interaction. A far reaching adventiure that hits the heights of passion, humor as well as danger. This book delivers it all. Miss Spears has served up a delicious meaty tale that misses no opportunity to thrill your heart and satisfy your humger for a great story youwill return to over and over. Lady Anice and Earl Malcolm MacNeill await you in the mist shrouded hills of Scottland. Can't see them? Just follow the call of the pipes. Get ready for a saucy, breath taking love story. Betty Womack

Fantastic Scottish medieval romance

When Lady Anice, Countess of Brecken, swings from a tower window and falls into the lap of Malcolm MacNeill, Earl of Pembrinton, their lives become a rousing adventure neither anticipated. The king assigns Malcolm the difficult task of escorting Anice from England back to her castle in the Scottish Highlands and protecting her along the way. Once they get there, they must find out why members of her staff have disappeared. Terry Spear has crafted a masterpiece in Winning the Highlander's Heart. Fans of Scottish medieval romance will delight in this page-turner which sweeps the reader back to England and Scotland during the reign of King Henry I. I fell in love with the noble, sexy Highland hero who has a wonderful sense of humor and a caring heart. The saucy heroine is a challenge for him, yet his perfect match. Malcolm and Anice's verbal sparring is highly entertaining, and their attraction is deeply sensual. The secondary characters stole my heart as well, especially wee Kemp, a homeless lad they find along the way. This is a lighthearted, fun read, but at times the emotion was so touching it brought a tear to my eye. The skillfully interwoven suspense kept me wondering how they would escape the dangerous situations. I highly recommend this book, brimming in lush historical details, set in vivid locations, and peopled with true-to-life, lovable characters.