Highlander in Love

By Julia London

Book Overview

The Lockhart brothers' quest for an ancient family heirloom has proved fruitless...and an unpaid loan has left them indebted to their rival, Payton Douglas. With no recourse, the Lockharts offer Payton their most valuable commodity: their sister Mared's hand in marriage. Raised to despise the Douglas name, Mared outwardly agrees to the marital bargain for the sake of her family; secretly, she concocts a plan to ensure Payton will not wish to marry her. Seeing the handsome, virile laird Payton face-to-face, however, threatens a centuries-long enmity -- and awakens Mared's deepest desires. But she will not be swayed. Choosing to repay her family's debt by working as his housekeeper instead of wedding him, she finds herself inexorably drawn to the man she vowed to resist. Then a profound discovery changes everything....Now, no longer bound by a promise to her family, Mared must let her heart decide if the laird Payton is the enemy of past legend -- or if he holds the key to a future filled with a passion beyond her wildest dreams.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743465083
• ISBN13: 9780743465083
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Pocket Star
• Length: 367 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Loved this 3rd book in the series!

If you liked the first two books, you'll LOVE this one! If you haven't read Highlander Unbound or Highlander in Disguise, read them first then read this for a wonderful romance trio.

Selective Reader

Julie London is a truly gifted writer and "Highlander in Love" is just another of her lovely books. It actually has a great story plot, interesting characters, sexy scenes, and she has a sense of humor that can make you laugh out loud. I will read all of her books. They are great.

highlander in love

very good book to read. the story line is very good

What an idiot!!!

First of all, let me say that I really liked this book. But, I was so frustrated with Mared, the female lead. She was so dense. I may be super critical of the heroines in the books I read, but, come on, she had this hunk (and aren't they all in historical romances) who absolutely adored her and she couldn't decide until almost the very end of the book that she wanted him. If that had been me, the book would have ended about the 3rd chapter. It was a no-brainer. He had money, looks, was crazy about her. Come on!! Anyway, it was a very enjoyable read, all that aside. Mared was funny. I really liked her spunk and sense of humor. I have already described my thoughts on Payton. This was a very well-written book, had interesting characters, and lots of spice. It also had, unfortunately, a "couldn't see the forest for the trees heroine". Ultimately, I give it 4 1/2 stars. Naturally, the deduction is for that goofy Mared.

Loved it!

There has been generations of battles between those named Lockhart and Douglas. Yet highlanders stick together in time of need. Thus Payton Douglas gave the Lockharts a huge loan when they needed it most. The deal was that the Lockharts would repay the loan, with interest, in one year's time or give the hand of their daughter, Mared, to Payton in wedlock. Everyone expected the loan to be repaid with time to spare. But when the end of the year was almost over, the loan could not be paid. Payton has long admired Mared and is very happy to wed her. Her fiery attitude and bold nature drew him toward her for as long as he could remember. Everyone in the Highlands knew that Mared is under a curse. The legend claims that if any man courts her, he would have bad luck and possibly lose his life. Payton plans to prove the curse a lie. These little accidents around her are just coincidence. First though, he has to convince Mared that a marriage between them would be wonderful. Mared had been raised to despise the Douglas name. She did not want to marry Payton, no matter what. When she pushes him too far, he agrees to let her pay the debt in another way. Mared must be his new housekeeper for a full year. She has no choice but to agree. Once she deals with her humiliation, she finds that Payton is very attractive in many ways, even if he is a Douglas. ***** This story drew me in quickly and held my attention until the end. The main characters are strong willed, each with their own unique quirks to keep things interesting. I could not help but fall in love with them! This tale will leave you with a warm feeling and dreams of romance. ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.