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Highland Conquest by Heather McCollum

Apr. 28, 2020

Highland Conquest by Heather McCollum


Highland Conquest by Heather McCollumfour-stars
Highland Conquest by Heather McCollum
Series: Sons of Sinclair #1
Genres: Historical Romance

Cain Sinclair has a plan. In order to finally bring peace to his clan, he will wed the young female chief of their greatest enemy. Only problem: capturing her and forcing her back to Sinclair castle doesn’t exactly make her want to say yes. Ella Sutherland may be clever, passionate, and shockingly beautiful, but what she isn’t is willing.

Every attempt Cain makes to woo her seems to backfire on him. A gift? The kitten practically claws his eyes out. A competitive game of chess? Even when he wins, he loses. It seems the only time the two ever see eye to eye is when they’re heating up Cain’s bed. Still, the only thing Ella truly wants is the one thing he cannot offer her: freedom.

But when Cain discovers she’s been harboring a secret—one that could threaten both clans’ very existence—he’ll have to decide between peace for the Sinclairs or the woman who’s captured his heart.


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I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

This is the first book in a new series by Heather McCollum who is also a new author to me. The story was well written and I love the way it begins. Cain and Ella have known each other since they were children. Now as adults a war has began between two clans and Cain has become Laird. He knows that by taking Ella has his bride he can bring peace and balance between the clans. The true battle takes place between Cain and Ella though. As they battle for their own futures (each has very different ideas and plans) do they begin to find desire and love.

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About Heather McCollum

Heather McCollum is an award winning, historical and YA contemporary paranormal romance writer. She earned her B.A. in Biology, much to her English professor’s dismay, and was a 2009 Golden Heart Finalist.
When she is not creating vibrant characters & magical adventures on the page, she is roaring her own battle cry in the war against ovarian cancer. Ms. McCollum recently slayed the cancer beast and resides with her very own hero & 3 kids in the wilds of suburbia on the mid-Atlantic coast.

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  1. Sandy KLocinski says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:32 am

    I discovered this author a couple of years ago. This book sounds like engaging enemies-to-lovers tale. Looks like a good read

    Reply
  2. Amber Kolb says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:05 am

    I’m thinking that’s a tough way to give a proposal! Capturing her and forcing her into it is rough but at least they have that bedroom chemistry! That’s important.

    Reply
  3. Nowshath Mohamed Subair says

    April 28, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    Superbly, I am exited.

    Reply
  4. Kelly Kimmell says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    That’s a great cover! Sounds like a interesting story.

    Reply
  5. Tamra Phelps says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I do like books set in Scotland. And I’m glad to hear the author recently beat cancer. I’m glad she’s here to continue writing.

    Reply
  6. donna porter says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    So glad to hear this author beat cancer which is a topic dear to me since my husband hopefully won his battle last year as he finished up all his treatments!
    Sounds like a book I will enjoy and love the cover!

    Reply
  7. Victoria Alexander says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Great cover and review, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Cassandra D says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    Looks very interesting with the battle for love.

    Reply
  9. Barrie says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    I love a story with a heroine who is spunky. Sounds like this would be a good read!

    Reply
  10. Judy Thomas says

    May 24, 2020 at 3:21 am

    I love men in kilts! This sounds like my kind of book!

    Reply
  11. Calvin says

    May 27, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    A cool highland themed book.

    Reply
  12. Mya Murphy says

    June 18, 2020 at 3:20 am

    I love historical romance and this sounds really good!!

    Reply
  13. bn100 says

    June 19, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    the hair looks photoshopped

    Reply
  14. Linda says

    November 22, 2020 at 10:50 am

    I love a good historical romance and especially one in the Highlands. Thanks for the recommendation.

    Reply
  15. Eva Millien says

    March 15, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    Highland Conquest sounds like a great Highland book for me to enjoy! Thanks for sharing your review and have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  16. Bea LaRocca says

    April 13, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    Thank you for sharing your review of Highland Conquest, this sounds like an awesome read and I am looking forward to it

    Reply

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