Highlander Deceived, Jayne Castel
Highlander Deceived, Jayne Castel
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Highlander Deceived
A Medieval Scottish Romance

Author: Jayne Castel

Narrator: Jayne Castel

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2021

Synopsis

A lie this bold will not stay hidden. He thought he was marrying a chieftain’s daughter—but his young wife isn’t who she seems. Deception and passion collide in Medieval Scotland.When Keira Gunn agrees to swap places with her best friend, and wed a man in her stead, she knows life is about to get complicated. She’s also risking her own future.But Keira never wanted to be a nun, and longs for a life outside the nunnery where she’s about to take her vows. Her friend is desperate—and this could be Keira’s only chance to forge a new path for herself.The Mackays of Farr have a new chieftain. Connor Mackay is a reluctant husband, yet he’s been betrothed for years.Now he needs to honor his promise.The woman he collects from the nunnery is a surprise. She isn’t the great beauty Connor expects, yet her quick wit and passionate nature soon enthrall him.But his bride keeps a secret that risks more than both their hearts.Steamy, emotional, and steeped in Scottish history, Jayne Castel’s new series set around the lives and loves of three Mackay siblings will steal your heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jan

3 to 3.5 stars. A quick, easy read with generally likeable characters and an interesting medieval Scottish setting. I wasn't really on board with the whole basis of the plot however, which revolved around deception and lies. Not my fav trope. I might read some of the others in the series. This was m......more

Goodreads review by Lauren

I think I'm the only one who didn't enjoy this book. The beginning was light and enjoyable, but halfway way though I was bored. My problem: is when her ruse is discovered she faced no real punishment unless you count the silent treatment by her husband for a few weeks. I felt she needed to redeem he......more

Goodreads review by Space Cowgirl

Sticks and Stones🔪💀 Can Break My Bones💀, But Words Will Never Hurt Me. But they make for High anxiety. ADULT Historical Highlander🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 Romance💕 and Adventure⛵. Keira 💃💔, a young woman of the Gunn clan( an enemy of the MacKay Clan) is sent to the isle of Iona to become a nun, against her wishes. Her p......more

Goodreads review by Debby *BabyDee*

This, I believe is a first read by author Jayne Castel. I thought the story was a short and enjoyable read. The characters were likeable and contrary to the deceptive plot, it was well written. It caught my attention until the HEA. Would venture to reading the others in the series. 3.5 Stars (rounded......more

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