I felt like I was actually in Scotland right next to the characters! It was obvious the author did a lot of research for this book and it really paid off! I love learning about Scotland and their history, so I was so happy that the author was very detailed. The historical elements that the author included in this book were very lush and detailed. I thought the author did a great job balancing mystery, humor, romance, and action throughout the story. There were a few times when this book felt a bit slower, but it was extremely enjoyable as a whole. The plot of this book was fun and action packed. Some of the sexual tension between Geordie and Akira was off the charts! At first, I thought their romance seemed to be moving too quickly, but luckily, it seemed to slow down. I thought the author did a great job at building chemistry between Akira and Geordie.

Their romance was very steamy and sensual. It lead to some secrets being kept, but I was glad those issues were resolved. Their social classes acted like a barrier for their romance, so it was interesting to see them overcome those issues. The male character, Geordie, was a Duke while Akira was a Gypsy/healer. The romance in this book was interesting because the two characters came from different social classes. The Highland Duke was a quick and enjoyable read. Today's Special - Julia London Sinful Scottish L.The Highland Duke was a fun and romantic read! I love books involving highlanders and this one did not disappoint! This book had action, conflict, steamy romance, and more.Reviews - Close to Home and Home at Last.Review - What it Takes: A Kowalski Family Reunion.Today's Special - Spotlight on Rebecca Brooks' M.Review - When a Highlander Loses His Heart.

And the heroine’s strength of character to not accept less than an honorable relationship is also admirable and made the character a very “rootable” character. Also as a preference, I’m not keen on the lord and servant trope simply because that kind of power-struggle and the historical/societal attitudes make it hard for me to believe they’d be overcome.) However, Jarecki does a sufficient job showing the evolution of the duke’s struggles in just these areas so one could believe for this couple, a happily ever after was the logical conclusion. However, that is my particular preference. (I myself do not like romantic interludes that happen either during or right after one has been escaping for their lives-I don’t think that is the time. Both characters are likeable and complex, but at times, I felt the romance seemed a bit pushed. Full of action and dark complications, The Highland Duke will likely engage readers who enjoy highlander romances and may especially enjoy one set in a time period a little different than the usual mid-1800s or post-Culloden or pre-Scottish Independence.

The Highland Duke by Amy Jarecki