Never Love A Highlander
By Maya Banks
Release Date: September 27, 2011
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3.5 Stars - This one gets a few extra points for no dull moments. Banks' historical romance trilogy comes to a close with a fast-paced finish. Although it could be read as an entertaining standalone. Strongwilled heroine Rionna and brash hero Caelen clash as they fight not just against their enemies but often each other.
Sometimes a quick and slightly different book breaks things up, and this one was refreshing for me. The first two entries in the series were good, likable stories but this one admittedly hooked me. Finally we have the big bad Laird Cameron looming over the story, poised to strike at any time. While Rionna wasn't an completely unique heroine, she sure was fun. She was so spirited without being unbearably headstrong. Caelen was constantly torn between his need to keep her safe and helping her to be all she wanted to be. It was quite the dynamic.
Rionna truly struggled to find a balance between her own expectations for herself and others. The fact she was so out of touch with her feminine side at times was cute. I think a lot of tomboys and Daddy's girls will relate. Caelen was her perfect counterpart, a tough guy for his own part. But he wasn't oblivious to others and truly smart and caring. Now, this is a historical romance from Banks so the action is pretty much broken up only by steaminess with a few tender moments. Probably a little heavy handed at times, enough to generate an eye roll or two but all good entertainment. There's plenty of excitement otherwise in the story as well. Banks' series may not have the historical depth of a vintage Catherine Coulter or maybe even a Susan Wiggs but it's got all the romance and heart for a fun page-turner.
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