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Catriona “Cat” MacKenzie is mourning the loss of her beloved Aunt Zelda when a representative of the crown arrives and informs her father that the abbey Zelda used to house homeless women and children is being seized by the crown. Zelda was accused of treason for sheltering rebels after the battle of Culloden and therefore the abbey is being forfeited to England. Cat is furious, she had planned on continuing her aunt’s work and will not accept the loss of the abbey. Her mother suggests going to visit her uncle Knox, the Earl of Norwood, he knows everyone and might be able to help her.

Hamlin Graham, the Duke of Montrose is a murderer, if gossip is to be believed. Cat is fascinated by the tale of his marriage and the disappearance of his wife and decides to learn the truth. She doesn’t really believe he killed his wife, but the woman is missing, so something happened! She meets Hamlin and his delightful ward Eula when they pay a call to invite him to dine. Hamlin is taken aback by this vivacious woman, she is lovely and very bold, a combination that he is unwillingly drawn to.

Hamlin is basically an outcast, everyone believes he killed his wife Glenna, who was universally adored, but only a couple of people know the truth about her and her disappearance. Hamlin desperately wants to gain a seat in the House of Lords, a feat that seems almost impossible with the rumors of murder floating around. So when he is invited to dinner, his secretary insists that he attend, he needs to convince the voting members of the house, that he should be voted in. He reluctantly goes and is mesmerized by Cat – she is incredible!

They end up spending more and more time together and finally become lovers. Both know that theirs is not a happily ever after love story. He can’t marry someone with her tainted background if he wants to get a seat in the Lords and she has the abbey to manage. But neither can seem to walk away. They are so happy together and they begin to contemplate how they can stay together and what they are willing to give up for their love, when the truth of Hamlin’s first marriage comes roaring into his life.

Both Cat and Hamlin are heartbroken, but there is no way they can be together without hurting someone. They part and in a surprising moment of compassion, Cat makes an offer that will ensure they are never together, but will guarantee him a seat in the Lords. Hamlin is overwhelmed by Cat’s generosity and vows that she will never regret him – he will spend the rest of his life making sure she doesn’t.

I really enjoyed this book, but it will rip your heart out and stomp on it – it is entertaining, steamy, witty and heartbreaking. The love between Hamlin and Cat is a beautiful soulmate type love and your heart will break right along with theirs, the secondary characters are delightful, especially Hamlin’s ward Eula, the ending is completely breathtaking and sigh worthy! And if that was not enough, there is a wonderful epilogue as well as very informative Author notes and a glossary! While this is the fifth book in the series, but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone title and I am happy to recommend it.


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Tempting the Laird The Highland Grooms Julia London 9781335629418 Books Reviews

Julia London is one of my favorite authors and I never miss her books. The Highland Grooms series has been fun, entertaining, and a pleasure to read. That being said, I was a little disappointed in this one. I stayed up all night reading Devil In Tartan because I absolutely could not put it down. Tempting the Laird was slow. "Aye?" was used so many times it because a distraction. I felt the story lines could have been more in depth - they were just skimmed over. But, it was still a good read. I'm glad Catriona finally got her happily ever after.
“But when the sun came up, all she could think of was seeing Hamlin again …. He was the pull of the moon on the sea of her longing . . . “

Tempting the Laird
p. 249

If that little quote doesn’t get your interest, then I despair for you, dear romance reader.

Julia London’s Tempting the Laird is the fifth book in her Highland Grooms series and it’s delicious. Oh, it’s the usual “brooding Scotsman brought back to life by Highland lass” trope, but in the masterful hands of author London, Tempting the Laird is anything but your usual Highland romance.

Independent Catriona “Cat” Mackenzie has long given up on her dream of having a husband and children. At age thirty-three (!), the beautiful, intelligent woman has long embraced her reality, and along with her Aunt Zelda, Cat has spent her years caring for the abandoned woman and children of the Highlands. Upon Zelda’s death, Cat learns that the property used to shelter those helpless souls is to be seized by the Crown. Cat is ready to fight, but intercession by her family finds her instead spending her summer with her Uncle, the Earl of Knox. Uncle Knox apparently has all sorts of connections and there is some hope that he can persuade the Crown to abandon its plan regarding Cat’s shelter.

Enter Hamlin Graham, Duke of Montrose. Dark, handsome, fortyish, Hamlin is a neighbor to Knox. Immensely wealthy, Hamlin is also married— although his wife, the Duchess, has gone missing. Rumors abound concerning her disappearance; some even suspect that the Duchess was murdered by her husband.

Cat, a free-thinker, hears the rumors regarding the Duke and decides to solve the mystery of the missing Duchess. Upon meeting Hamlin, Cat is certain he did not kill his wife, leaving her more intrigued. Finding Hamlin attractive and compassionate, Cat cannot understand why the Duke allows the continued speculation that he is a murderer to continue.

Hamlin is struck by Cat’s generosity, intellect and beauty. Her wit and confidence appeal to him, and soon his thoughts regarding Cat take a deliberately passionate turn. The depth of his feelings for her shake Hamlin to his core — he’s never experienced the sort of desire he holds for Cat.

Luckily for both of them, Cat, realizing at her age it may be her last chance​ to experience passion in her life, goes for it and soon Hamlin and Cat are riding more than their horses. Lost in her feelings for Hamlin, Cat lets go of her worries — the shelter, the missing Duchess — she revels in her stolen moments with Hamlin. But soon, reality sets in and both Cat and Hamlin are forced to reveal the truth of their lives. As secrets come to light, is there any chance of a HEA for the two lovers?

I loved Tempting the Laird. This story had everything a good Highland romance should contain — the misunderstood, lonely Laird, the strong, independent woman who loves him, the fierce loyalty of clan, mysteries hidden in the moors — all wrapped up in a tartan of passion.

Wonderfully written, Julia London keeps the story at a fluid and smooth pace — no filler, no fluff, no extraneous characters or unresolved minor arcs. London’s storytelling is entertaining, her characters are engaging and the plot is engrossing.

Julia London’s Tempting the Laird gets my highest recommendation. If you’re a lover of the Highland romance genre, you will not be disappointed.

Five Stars
Catriona “Cat” MacKenzie is mourning the loss of her beloved Aunt Zelda when a representative of the crown arrives and informs her father that the abbey Zelda used to house homeless women and children is being seized by the crown. Zelda was accused of treason for sheltering rebels after the battle of Culloden and therefore the abbey is being forfeited to England. Cat is furious, she had planned on continuing her aunt’s work and will not accept the loss of the abbey. Her mother suggests going to visit her uncle Knox, the Earl of Norwood, he knows everyone and might be able to help her.

Hamlin Graham, the Duke of Montrose is a murderer, if gossip is to be believed. Cat is fascinated by the tale of his marriage and the disappearance of his wife and decides to learn the truth. She doesn’t really believe he killed his wife, but the woman is missing, so something happened! She meets Hamlin and his delightful ward Eula when they pay a call to invite him to dine. Hamlin is taken aback by this vivacious woman, she is lovely and very bold, a combination that he is unwillingly drawn to.

Hamlin is basically an outcast, everyone believes he killed his wife Glenna, who was universally adored, but only a couple of people know the truth about her and her disappearance. Hamlin desperately wants to gain a seat in the House of Lords, a feat that seems almost impossible with the rumors of murder floating around. So when he is invited to dinner, his secretary insists that he attend, he needs to convince the voting members of the house, that he should be voted in. He reluctantly goes and is mesmerized by Cat – she is incredible!

They end up spending more and more time together and finally become lovers. Both know that theirs is not a happily ever after love story. He can’t marry someone with her tainted background if he wants to get a seat in the Lords and she has the abbey to manage. But neither can seem to walk away. They are so happy together and they begin to contemplate how they can stay together and what they are willing to give up for their love, when the truth of Hamlin’s first marriage comes roaring into his life.

Both Cat and Hamlin are heartbroken, but there is no way they can be together without hurting someone. They part and in a surprising moment of compassion, Cat makes an offer that will ensure they are never together, but will guarantee him a seat in the Lords. Hamlin is overwhelmed by Cat’s generosity and vows that she will never regret him – he will spend the rest of his life making sure she doesn’t.

I really enjoyed this book, but it will rip your heart out and stomp on it – it is entertaining, steamy, witty and heartbreaking. The love between Hamlin and Cat is a beautiful soulmate type love and your heart will break right along with theirs, the secondary characters are delightful, especially Hamlin’s ward Eula, the ending is completely breathtaking and sigh worthy! And if that was not enough, there is a wonderful epilogue as well as very informative Author notes and a glossary! While this is the fifth book in the series, but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone title and I am happy to recommend it.