⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. A thrilling heist pairs sweetly with a second chance romance.
Proud Scot Will MacDonald sits in prison for wearing his kilt. He’s determined to leave England as soon as he’s released, but his plans go awry when a mysterious woman enters his cell, promising freedom and gold. Anne Fletcher never thought she’d see her former lover again. She knows Will hasn’t forgiven her for leaving him so many years ago, but to accomplish her league’s mission, she needs him by her side. Stealing the Treasure of Lock Arkaig from English hands and returning it to the Highlands where it belongs is no easy feat. But with Will’s help, they can achieve the impossible, even if being with him is as painful as it is pleasurable. Taking back the fortune could mean death, but after being parted from Anne for so long, Will can’t leave her side. As they work together to steal the treasure from watchful eyes, will they return to their lonely lives, or will they risk everything for a love they thought was lost forever?
MY THOUGHTS
Generally, the tone of the book was like a slow flowing river on a warm, lazy afternoon. Yet, the events unfolded fairly quickly one after the other, moving the story along. Although, there were some slow parts there in the middle.
The actual theft was quite nerve-wracking. As for Anne and Will, they were in love, lost each other for a while, and then slowly slid right back into their love for each other. It wasn’t anything dramatic or spectacular, but it was poignant and sweet.
I found the writing style was maybe not the easiest to read, but all-in-all I quite enjoyed the book. It held my attention and I really wanted to see it through to the end. Anne turned out to be deceptively cunning. I can recommend this if you like historical romance that perhaps doesn’t follow the expected pattern.
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Genre: Historical Romance
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Scottish Treasures
Published: May 25, 2021
