The Highlander’s Sword, Amanda Forester – Review
TITLE: The Highlander's Sword
AUTHOR: Amanda Forester
PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks Casablanca
PUBLICATION DATE: March2, 2010
PAGES: 352 pages
GENRE: Fiction, Historical Romance
Against the backdrop of 14th-century Scotland, the talented Forester has constructed a highly entertaining debut romantic comedy of miscommunications and misunderstandings. Highlander Sir Padyn MacLaren stopped trusting women after his French fiancée betrayed him to the English, but when he agrees to marry Lady Aila Graham and guard her clan and Dundaff Castle, he discovers that some women have true honor. Strong-willed Aila has spent her whole life preparing to be a nun, but she gives it up to protect her clan. As Aila and MacLaren humorously struggle to find a time and place to consummate their marriage, they learn to trust each other, uncover a traitor, and discover the joys of love. Though the long-awaited sex scene doesn't justify the buildup, entertaining secondary characters and plenty of intrigue keep the reader cheering all the way. - FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS...The Publisher's Weekly took my thoughts right from my head. 
My thoughts exactly. You find yourself liking or disliking one of Forester's character as should be as she creates their mannerisms just right. Lots of misunderstandings between key characters that eventually get sorted out - even if a tad late. The adventures in the meantime make you want to grab a sword and join in the fight. While this is a historical romance I didn't think it was heavily romantic as in truth the two main characters are rather inexperienced and burned by a previous love. For those looking for a light read filled with fighting adventure, grab a copy of this book. I give it 3 stars only because it was fun to read but one I'd pass on to another for a light reading adventure.
You can read my interview with author Amanda Forester here.
A copy of this book was provided for review from Sourcebooks Casablanca. Receiving a copy of this book in no way affected my opinions.
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