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Highland Promise Trilogy #1
Pledged to a Highlander
After being away, unwillingly, for five years, Royden MacKinnon returns home a far different man.
Royden doesn't know what he'll find. He knows his brother, Arran, is still alive, but what about his father, his sister, Raven, and most of all, what about the woman he loves... Oria.
The attack that had ripped his family apart, seen his land confiscated, and the woman he's loved since he's been young lost to him, came on the day he and Oria were to wed. He and Arran had been forced to serve a mercenary group until recently, when he was released and his clan and land returned to him. But why now? And what price was the cost of his freedom?
Oria is shocked to see the man she loves from as long as she can remember standing in front of her. She had hoped and prayed for this day, and it was finally here. But many things had happened in Royden's absence, things he needed to know and things she couldn't share with him, since honor bound her to promises she'd made.
Unfortunately, time and events change people, sometimes for the better, sometimes not so much. Royden and Oria aren't who they once were. Will their love transcend all else and survive? And will the evil that once tore them apart threaten them once again?
Author note… there is a Prequel, Highland Oath, to this book. It introduces all the characters and details what led to the Clan MacKinnon's separation. You don't have to read it to read this one, but you might find it interesting.
Royden doesn't know what he'll find. He knows his brother, Arran, is still alive, but what about his father, his sister, Raven, and most of all, what about the woman he loves... Oria.
The attack that had ripped his family apart, seen his land confiscated, and the woman he's loved since he's been young lost to him, came on the day he and Oria were to wed. He and Arran had been forced to serve a mercenary group until recently, when he was released and his clan and land returned to him. But why now? And what price was the cost of his freedom?
Oria is shocked to see the man she loves from as long as she can remember standing in front of her. She had hoped and prayed for this day, and it was finally here. But many things had happened in Royden's absence, things he needed to know and things she couldn't share with him, since honor bound her to promises she'd made.
Unfortunately, time and events change people, sometimes for the better, sometimes not so much. Royden and Oria aren't who they once were. Will their love transcend all else and survive? And will the evil that once tore them apart threaten them once again?
Author note… there is a Prequel, Highland Oath, to this book. It introduces all the characters and details what led to the Clan MacKinnon's separation. You don't have to read it to read this one, but you might find it interesting.
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First published June 3, 2020
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June 20, 2020
4.5 Steamy Second Chance Stars!
This book reminded me why I fell in love with Donna Fletcher's books years ago... There were likeable main characters with excellent character development, mystery/suspense throughout, an element of danger, and yummy steamy goodness!
(Note that there is a prequel to this series - Highland Oath - that I would strongly recommend reading first as a LOT happened in it that leads directly into the beginning of this tale --> https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Oath-... Note also that this review may contain spoilers if you have not read the prequel.)
Royden McKinnon had everything taken from him in a single day... the day that was meant to be the celebration of his wedding to the woman he has loved for most of his life, Oria (the daughter of a neighboring chieftain). Instead, before they can speak the vows they have yearned to say to one another for so long, a man known only as "The Beast" charged in with his large contingent of warrior mercenaries and decimated the entire clan while crippling many others as the chieftains and warriors of many clans were in attendance for the celebration. Royden lost his hand in the battle that ensued, and he was taken captive and made to serve as one of the mercenaries sent to fight for his life day after day; battle after battle for 5 long years. His brother, Arran, was also taken for the same purpose, and though they were together for the first 3 years, they were separated thereafter, and Royden does not know what has become of his beloved sibling. If that were not bad enough, his young teenage, precocious sister's whereabouts are also unknown, though he hopes she was able to flee and escape whatever fate The Beast had in mind for her. The last he saw of his father, he had been badly wounded and unlikely to survive. And, worst of all, Royden has no idea what happened to his beloved Oria, the woman who should have been his wife. All of these circumstances have tortured Royden for those long years, but now he has been set free for reasons he does not know, only that someone paid a great price for his (and Arran's) release.
Oria was ripped away from her beloved on her wedding day, and though she fought back with everything she had, she was scarred across her face for her troubles and still captured. Thankfully, her father was able to negotiate her release, and she was told she needed to marry and elderly neighboring chieftain to keep her safe. With no knowledge of what has become of Roydan, Oria agreed to her father's plan, and is now a widowed woman living near Clan MacKinnon where she checks on the people of the clan that was to be hers regularly and helps where she can. Though she has prayed every day and never doubted Royden would return to her, she is shocked to find him back at Clan MacKinnon 5 years after she has saw him. The gentle man she knew has been replaced by a rugged savage warrior who takes what he wants, and now he wants what he was denied: Oria. Will Oria and Royden be able to find the happiness that they were denied so may years ago? What has become of the rest of Royden's family? And will he have the chance to face off with The Beast, the man who took everything from him?
What I liked:
--- The character development was excellent in this story - the author really allowed the reader to get to know Royden and Oria (as well as some of the ancillary characters) as they evolved over the course of the time covered in the story
--- The mystery of who The Beast is and why he targeted Royden's clan kept me turning the pages into the wee hours to learn more
--- Lots of moving pieces that kept the story flowing and made it all the more interesting
--- STEAMY GOODNESS, early and often, please and thank you!
What I didn't like as much:
--- A little too much angst between Royden and Oria at the beginning of their reunion - I felt like it was not in character for Oria not to tell Royden about her situation from the start, and the "waiting" seemed a little silly, but it all worked out in the end
Overall, an excellent story with all the elements I most appreciate in a historical romance novel: an exciting plot, likeable characters, mystery and intrigue, and steamy goodness!
Plot --- 4.5/5
Main Characters --- 4.5/5
Supporting Cast --- 4/5
Steam Level* --- 4/5
Violence --- nothing graphic (some battle descriptions but nothing too gory)
Language --- not egregious
POV --- 3rd
*Note that steam level is not a rating so much as a how hot was it: 0/5 - clean; 1/5 - mild; 2/5 - sensual but nothing descriptive; 3/5 - now we're getting somewhere; 4/5 - yes please! (erotica territory); 5/5 - they did EVERYTHING in this one, y'all
Please note that I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
This book reminded me why I fell in love with Donna Fletcher's books years ago... There were likeable main characters with excellent character development, mystery/suspense throughout, an element of danger, and yummy steamy goodness!
(Note that there is a prequel to this series - Highland Oath - that I would strongly recommend reading first as a LOT happened in it that leads directly into the beginning of this tale --> https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Oath-... Note also that this review may contain spoilers if you have not read the prequel.)
Royden McKinnon had everything taken from him in a single day... the day that was meant to be the celebration of his wedding to the woman he has loved for most of his life, Oria (the daughter of a neighboring chieftain). Instead, before they can speak the vows they have yearned to say to one another for so long, a man known only as "The Beast" charged in with his large contingent of warrior mercenaries and decimated the entire clan while crippling many others as the chieftains and warriors of many clans were in attendance for the celebration. Royden lost his hand in the battle that ensued, and he was taken captive and made to serve as one of the mercenaries sent to fight for his life day after day; battle after battle for 5 long years. His brother, Arran, was also taken for the same purpose, and though they were together for the first 3 years, they were separated thereafter, and Royden does not know what has become of his beloved sibling. If that were not bad enough, his young teenage, precocious sister's whereabouts are also unknown, though he hopes she was able to flee and escape whatever fate The Beast had in mind for her. The last he saw of his father, he had been badly wounded and unlikely to survive. And, worst of all, Royden has no idea what happened to his beloved Oria, the woman who should have been his wife. All of these circumstances have tortured Royden for those long years, but now he has been set free for reasons he does not know, only that someone paid a great price for his (and Arran's) release.
Oria was ripped away from her beloved on her wedding day, and though she fought back with everything she had, she was scarred across her face for her troubles and still captured. Thankfully, her father was able to negotiate her release, and she was told she needed to marry and elderly neighboring chieftain to keep her safe. With no knowledge of what has become of Roydan, Oria agreed to her father's plan, and is now a widowed woman living near Clan MacKinnon where she checks on the people of the clan that was to be hers regularly and helps where she can. Though she has prayed every day and never doubted Royden would return to her, she is shocked to find him back at Clan MacKinnon 5 years after she has saw him. The gentle man she knew has been replaced by a rugged savage warrior who takes what he wants, and now he wants what he was denied: Oria. Will Oria and Royden be able to find the happiness that they were denied so may years ago? What has become of the rest of Royden's family? And will he have the chance to face off with The Beast, the man who took everything from him?
What I liked:
--- The character development was excellent in this story - the author really allowed the reader to get to know Royden and Oria (as well as some of the ancillary characters) as they evolved over the course of the time covered in the story
--- The mystery of who The Beast is and why he targeted Royden's clan kept me turning the pages into the wee hours to learn more
--- Lots of moving pieces that kept the story flowing and made it all the more interesting
--- STEAMY GOODNESS, early and often, please and thank you!
What I didn't like as much:
--- A little too much angst between Royden and Oria at the beginning of their reunion - I felt like it was not in character for Oria not to tell Royden about her situation from the start, and the "waiting" seemed a little silly, but it all worked out in the end
Overall, an excellent story with all the elements I most appreciate in a historical romance novel: an exciting plot, likeable characters, mystery and intrigue, and steamy goodness!
Plot --- 4.5/5
Main Characters --- 4.5/5
Supporting Cast --- 4/5
Steam Level* --- 4/5
Violence --- nothing graphic (some battle descriptions but nothing too gory)
Language --- not egregious
POV --- 3rd
*Note that steam level is not a rating so much as a how hot was it: 0/5 - clean; 1/5 - mild; 2/5 - sensual but nothing descriptive; 3/5 - now we're getting somewhere; 4/5 - yes please! (erotica territory); 5/5 - they did EVERYTHING in this one, y'all
Please note that I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
May 15, 2024
I skimmed a lot of this book because it was so repetitive, going over the same old over and over. Throw in ridiculous pushing away by the hero and this wasn't the best highlander book I've read which, given I love a good old highlander romance, was disappointing to say the least.
Not sure I'm going to continue with the series if Arran's book is going to follow the same theme as this one has.
Not sure I'm going to continue with the series if Arran's book is going to follow the same theme as this one has.
September 26, 2020
The book starts with him leaving the bed of an unknown woman.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine but it is made abundantly clear to the reader and his wife that he has had sex with countless women in his absence.
I know they were different times and the Hero and heroine don't know if each other have survived during the separation but still.
The heroine of course is still a virgin.
The Hero if we can call him that is now a dark chap after his time away after all he endured but he is so awful to the heroine.
She does stand up to him at times but then melts at his touch.
I won't be reading anymore of this series.
HEA.
Epilogue.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine but it is made abundantly clear to the reader and his wife that he has had sex with countless women in his absence.
I know they were different times and the Hero and heroine don't know if each other have survived during the separation but still.
The heroine of course is still a virgin.
The Hero if we can call him that is now a dark chap after his time away after all he endured but he is so awful to the heroine.
She does stand up to him at times but then melts at his touch.
I won't be reading anymore of this series.
HEA.
Epilogue.
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June 3, 2024Oh he loved her so much but he poked many women. Yeah I'll pass on that kind of love for sure. he was a pig and I hated him. Couldn't finish book and may not ever want to read another Fletcher book. So many of her books are starting to have this type of trope. I may be out. Sorry.
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June 13, 2020
Pledged to a Highlander
Highland Promise Trilogy book 1
by Donna Fletcher
This was absolutely PHENOMENAL! Donna Fletcher really knows how to weave a magical world where the characters dig deep and pull you into their lives!
After a forced exile in captivity Royden MacKinnon is granted his freedom, but his return home after five long years, fighting wars for the unseen foe that ripped his life apart. The day that should have been the happiest of his life....his wedding day! Not knowing if his family and fiancée suffered or perished fed his desire for revenge. Finally going home was a reality and not a a dream. The last person he expected to see was Oria. Just as he had changed so had Oria she was now married! But not all is as it seems, the one that turned their lives in a nightmare is watching and plotting. Royden and Oria will need to find the love that they had and make that bond stronger to fight the enemy!
Fast paced and an emotional read that just keeps the reader on edge! Plenty of intrigue, villains a kidnapping plot and sizzling chemistry between the main characters!
I was given a complimentary copy, this is my honest unbiased opinion!
Highland Promise Trilogy book 1
by Donna Fletcher
This was absolutely PHENOMENAL! Donna Fletcher really knows how to weave a magical world where the characters dig deep and pull you into their lives!
After a forced exile in captivity Royden MacKinnon is granted his freedom, but his return home after five long years, fighting wars for the unseen foe that ripped his life apart. The day that should have been the happiest of his life....his wedding day! Not knowing if his family and fiancée suffered or perished fed his desire for revenge. Finally going home was a reality and not a a dream. The last person he expected to see was Oria. Just as he had changed so had Oria she was now married! But not all is as it seems, the one that turned their lives in a nightmare is watching and plotting. Royden and Oria will need to find the love that they had and make that bond stronger to fight the enemy!
Fast paced and an emotional read that just keeps the reader on edge! Plenty of intrigue, villains a kidnapping plot and sizzling chemistry between the main characters!
I was given a complimentary copy, this is my honest unbiased opinion!
June 14, 2020
Pledged To A Highlander by Donna Fletcher is the First book in the Highland Promise Trilogy. There also is a Prequel called Highland Oath that sets the ground work and introductions to the characters. This is the story of Oria and Royden who where to be married when they were pulled apart. Royden was forced along with his brother Arran to become mercenaries and have been doing that for the past 5 years until Royden was freed. Now Royden is returning home not sure of what he will find and who he will find. Royden sees Oria but she has changed greatly and she has her secrets that she can't tell. But their feelings are still there even stronger so fight for their happiness begins. I am such a big fan of this author's writing that I can never get enough. I highly recommend Ms. Fletcher's books!
July 13, 2023
1.5 Stars
As a huge historical romance lover it was surprising to me I had yet to try any of this author's books. After reading just one though... It def leaves me a little more understanding that perhaps there was a reason for that.
This book did not make a great first impression. And the thought of simply not finishing it popped up in my head quite a few times once I got past the 35-40% marker, which let me tell you, took forever to achieve.
It wasn't necessarily that this story was a long one. Most HR's usually are. What tried my patience was the amount of repetition, vague writing, lack of personality, lack of emotion and no proper scene transitioning.
It was extremely frustrating. I'm surprised I stuck around long enough to adjust and become use to this author's writing style.
The style of writing is definitely... Different. Not sure how else to explain it.
The repetitive nature of scenes and conversations grew tiresome. The lack of true information about the big bad guy who supposedly runs the mercenaries was hugely lacking. The books opening chapters felt vague as hell and came at you so fast you would have thought you picked up a novella instead.
Even now after finishing this book I'm left cringing at the poorly described subplot regarding the betrayal and mercenaries. And that ending with the twist and how The Beast was connected to the land and Oria? 🤣🙄 (Lame, predictable and not thought out) It just wasn't interesting. At all.
Also not interesting? The main characters. Royden was lacking in every way. Had no personality. Lacked imagination and intelligence. Was I supposed to feel bad for him and his need to repeatedly claim there was a savage in him now...and to go as far as referring to said savage like an actual person in his POV? LOL no.
And little miss Oria..🙄
Oria was a disappointment for me because usually I would love her type of character but in this story I just didn't. There was absolutely nothing special about her or what she had been through.
Specifically the romance didn't exist. We were told in the book blurb they had once been in love and the author decided that no other effort was needed to keep that boat sailing. Nada. Took little to no time to throw around the I love yous once more despite being both separated for five years, him losing a limb and basically becoming a hardened murder for hire all while Oria was forced to marry an old dying lord to protect herself (yes she ofc was still a virgin too) and apparently learning a new personality all the while.
All we heard was how different Oria seemed than how he knew her. Yet, to Oria she would claim Royden was always the same man he once was just a little different. Mmmkay.
Personally reading our hero outright throwing the knowledge he has "known/been inside many, many women" when trying to dissuade his new wife from tempting "the savage in him" was not romantic. Nor was the repetitive use of "poke" or "poking" as a reference to sex. Maybe less of that pls.
The sex scenes were nothing special and hardly worth the wait. Even for any sweet intimacy between the two MCs. And how much of the book became about the MCs sneaking off to have sex was a bit alarming. Nothing wrong with that, obviously, but with how obsessed with having sex with Royden that Oria became after they finally consummated their marriage was...well, strange to me.
It felt like the author just decided to make that her entire personality. It was boring and tiresome tbh. Especially when said sex scenes or the references to the ones we didn't see had little to not purpose or helped move the story along at all. It felt gratuitous.
Basically this book was a mess and boredom is the only reason I finished it. Not sure I'll even bother giving this author another try.
As a huge historical romance lover it was surprising to me I had yet to try any of this author's books. After reading just one though... It def leaves me a little more understanding that perhaps there was a reason for that.
This book did not make a great first impression. And the thought of simply not finishing it popped up in my head quite a few times once I got past the 35-40% marker, which let me tell you, took forever to achieve.
It wasn't necessarily that this story was a long one. Most HR's usually are. What tried my patience was the amount of repetition, vague writing, lack of personality, lack of emotion and no proper scene transitioning.
It was extremely frustrating. I'm surprised I stuck around long enough to adjust and become use to this author's writing style.
The style of writing is definitely... Different. Not sure how else to explain it.
The repetitive nature of scenes and conversations grew tiresome. The lack of true information about the big bad guy who supposedly runs the mercenaries was hugely lacking. The books opening chapters felt vague as hell and came at you so fast you would have thought you picked up a novella instead.
Even now after finishing this book I'm left cringing at the poorly described subplot regarding the betrayal and mercenaries. And that ending with the twist and how The Beast was connected to the land and Oria? 🤣🙄 (Lame, predictable and not thought out) It just wasn't interesting. At all.
Also not interesting? The main characters. Royden was lacking in every way. Had no personality. Lacked imagination and intelligence. Was I supposed to feel bad for him and his need to repeatedly claim there was a savage in him now...and to go as far as referring to said savage like an actual person in his POV? LOL no.
And little miss Oria..🙄
Oria was a disappointment for me because usually I would love her type of character but in this story I just didn't. There was absolutely nothing special about her or what she had been through.
Specifically the romance didn't exist. We were told in the book blurb they had once been in love and the author decided that no other effort was needed to keep that boat sailing. Nada. Took little to no time to throw around the I love yous once more despite being both separated for five years, him losing a limb and basically becoming a hardened murder for hire all while Oria was forced to marry an old dying lord to protect herself (yes she ofc was still a virgin too) and apparently learning a new personality all the while.
All we heard was how different Oria seemed than how he knew her. Yet, to Oria she would claim Royden was always the same man he once was just a little different. Mmmkay.
Personally reading our hero outright throwing the knowledge he has "known/been inside many, many women" when trying to dissuade his new wife from tempting "the savage in him" was not romantic. Nor was the repetitive use of "poke" or "poking" as a reference to sex. Maybe less of that pls.
The sex scenes were nothing special and hardly worth the wait. Even for any sweet intimacy between the two MCs. And how much of the book became about the MCs sneaking off to have sex was a bit alarming. Nothing wrong with that, obviously, but with how obsessed with having sex with Royden that Oria became after they finally consummated their marriage was...well, strange to me.
It felt like the author just decided to make that her entire personality. It was boring and tiresome tbh. Especially when said sex scenes or the references to the ones we didn't see had little to not purpose or helped move the story along at all. It felt gratuitous.
Basically this book was a mess and boredom is the only reason I finished it. Not sure I'll even bother giving this author another try.
June 7, 2020
What a outstanding story! Gripping, Suspenseful, Obsession and Mystery. Pledged to a Highlander will keep you spellbound from the moment you begin the journey with Royden and Oria until the very end! Donna Fletcher is not afraid to write a story that is heartrendering, heart stopping and with an evil villains obsession straight from hell. Donna has a writing style that I thoroughly enjoy; she's filled this story with characters are well thought out and each one comes across clearly as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale, they come off the pages and pull you in, plot brims with tension-building twist, and great dialogue which brings this read together perfectly. Pain, sorrow, loss, and terror spiraling down into the blackest bottomless vortex they feared was no escaping. For the past five years Royden knew nothing but fighting and conquering as a way of survival left him with a savage living within him. Only Oria, the only woman he's ever loved, could heal the emotional scars and help the salvage find peace with her belief in him and her loving touch. As they try to solve the mystery behind the attack against Royden's clan, the disappearance of his family and find their way back to one another again in this story full of drama, danger, uncertainties, secrets, deception, trials and tribulations, turmoil, and while the suspense builds and tensions escalate with the twist and turns abound that will bring the secrets to light makes this one outstanding story! I can't wait to read Arran & Purity's story in Entrusted To a Highlander.
June 8, 2020
For five years Royden fought for an enemy he didn’t know and agonized over what had happened to his family and the woman he loved. The day that brought him home left him with more questions than answers. One thing is for sure he had changed from the man he was and didn’t know how to let go of the savage in him but he knew he had to try for the woman who owns his heart.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!
Donna Fletcher has such a wonderful talent for this type of story. She gives such detail in her descriptions of the lands, homes, and characters, which draw you in where you very quickly connect with the hero/heroine and the secondary characters. The reader can easily imagine the scenery and from the start enjoy a page turning experience with the plot. This story is definitely a page-turner as I read this book in one sitting. I enjoy stories where the hero and heroine are together in a book and are “fighting” against the bad guys who are against them in one way or the other. This story delivers as the love been Royden and Oria is evident from page one and there are many who have tried to keep them apart. There are several plot twists the reader won’t see coming, which makes the story that much better, with a bit of a mystery, keeping the reader guessing. This author is definitely one of my favorites and I will always read what she writes. I love her Highlander stories of which she does so well.
This series will definitely be on my TBR again list and I look forward to Book 2 in this series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!
Donna Fletcher has such a wonderful talent for this type of story. She gives such detail in her descriptions of the lands, homes, and characters, which draw you in where you very quickly connect with the hero/heroine and the secondary characters. The reader can easily imagine the scenery and from the start enjoy a page turning experience with the plot. This story is definitely a page-turner as I read this book in one sitting. I enjoy stories where the hero and heroine are together in a book and are “fighting” against the bad guys who are against them in one way or the other. This story delivers as the love been Royden and Oria is evident from page one and there are many who have tried to keep them apart. There are several plot twists the reader won’t see coming, which makes the story that much better, with a bit of a mystery, keeping the reader guessing. This author is definitely one of my favorites and I will always read what she writes. I love her Highlander stories of which she does so well.
This series will definitely be on my TBR again list and I look forward to Book 2 in this series.
July 27, 2020
4 stars ( Margaret Mallory, Julie Johnstone, Monica McCarty)
4 stars: This book was good, worth reading in a few days. It hit pretty much most of my personal markers for a good read and well roundness of the book.
The development and interest in main characters was enjoyable. It kept me wanting to know and read more.
Laugh out loud with humorous moments. The give and take dialogue was wonderful as well as action.
I loved the writing around the women empowerment (it wasn’t over the top for me). I love it when an author puts in the words surrounding ‘Vexed’ especially around a strong written woman....always brings a smile to my face, I find it highly enjoyable and it’s written nicely in this book .
Movement of the book flowed for the most part. Book writing/conversation engaging. Not a lot of historical accuracy (no big deal to me), not a lot of internal character dialogue and not a lot of descriptive scenery written out.
Romantic /sexual content (kissing, oral and love making scenes) was throughout the book. Nothing over the top and was intertwined rightly in the story telling. 3/5 rating.
Recommend book and looking forward to series.
4 stars: This book was good, worth reading in a few days. It hit pretty much most of my personal markers for a good read and well roundness of the book.
The development and interest in main characters was enjoyable. It kept me wanting to know and read more.
Laugh out loud with humorous moments. The give and take dialogue was wonderful as well as action.
I loved the writing around the women empowerment (it wasn’t over the top for me). I love it when an author puts in the words surrounding ‘Vexed’ especially around a strong written woman....always brings a smile to my face, I find it highly enjoyable and it’s written nicely in this book .
Movement of the book flowed for the most part. Book writing/conversation engaging. Not a lot of historical accuracy (no big deal to me), not a lot of internal character dialogue and not a lot of descriptive scenery written out.
Romantic /sexual content (kissing, oral and love making scenes) was throughout the book. Nothing over the top and was intertwined rightly in the story telling. 3/5 rating.
Recommend book and looking forward to series.
July 9, 2020
Pledged to a Highlander by Donna Fletcher
Highland Promise Trilogy Book One
Royden MacKinnon has become a savage in the five years since he'd been abducted. Forced to battle continually. Doing things, he would never have done. And feeling as if he failed. Failed to protect his sister, Raven. Was unable to protect the woman he loved and was to marry the day of the battle. Oria. She lived only in his dreams now.
Oria MacGlennen's life was not what she planned. From a day of celebrating to having Royden torn away from her. Along with her friends. Now, she had secrets to keep. She never stopped believing that Royden would come home to her. And then the day came that he did come home. A stranger.
Every book I've read by Donna Fletcher has picked me up and carried me through the journey page by page. Every series has me looking forward to the next book, including this series. Highland Oath is the prequel, and you'll definitely want to read it first to see how everything began.
**Sexual content
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Highland Promise Trilogy Book One
Royden MacKinnon has become a savage in the five years since he'd been abducted. Forced to battle continually. Doing things, he would never have done. And feeling as if he failed. Failed to protect his sister, Raven. Was unable to protect the woman he loved and was to marry the day of the battle. Oria. She lived only in his dreams now.
Oria MacGlennen's life was not what she planned. From a day of celebrating to having Royden torn away from her. Along with her friends. Now, she had secrets to keep. She never stopped believing that Royden would come home to her. And then the day came that he did come home. A stranger.
Every book I've read by Donna Fletcher has picked me up and carried me through the journey page by page. Every series has me looking forward to the next book, including this series. Highland Oath is the prequel, and you'll definitely want to read it first to see how everything began.
**Sexual content
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June 9, 2020
Classic Donna Fletcher
Highland Heros, and head strong Heroine's, this book is everything I love about Donna Fletcher's books.
Royden is our Hero and after being dealt a pretty harsh hand he is mysteriously given the opportunity to restore his clan and honor, that along with reuniting his family is his driving force.
Oria was left behind to deal with the after math of tragedy and is given a second chance at happiness with the man she has loved almost her entire life.
I can't wait for the rest of this series, getting tiny peeks of the puzzle is both delightful and infuriating and the Author gives the reader just enough to keep us hooked till the last page
Highland Heros, and head strong Heroine's, this book is everything I love about Donna Fletcher's books.
Royden is our Hero and after being dealt a pretty harsh hand he is mysteriously given the opportunity to restore his clan and honor, that along with reuniting his family is his driving force.
Oria was left behind to deal with the after math of tragedy and is given a second chance at happiness with the man she has loved almost her entire life.
I can't wait for the rest of this series, getting tiny peeks of the puzzle is both delightful and infuriating and the Author gives the reader just enough to keep us hooked till the last page
June 6, 2020
This was such a good start to this series! It had mystery, suspense, romance, and Scottish highlanders so it was high on my list of must reads. It starts out with Oria and Royden meeting again after years apart and learning how to trust each other. We get to learn just what had happened to both of them the last five years, some good and bad. But in true Fletcher fashion, true love survives! I can't wait to find out more about the other supporting characters, especially Purity and Raven. Don't miss out on the one!
June 10, 2020
Pledged to a Highlander is the first book in Donna Fletcher’s new series Highlander Promise Trilogy. The plot was well written and kept me in the edge of my seat. There is lots of mystery involved in who would want to take over Royden MacKinnon’s keep. Royden and Oria have an uphill battle to realizr that they truly were meant for one another. I’m looking forward I the next book.
I was given this copy for my honest opinion.
I was given this copy for my honest opinion.
June 10, 2020
Wow another great start to a trilogy! Loved Aria and Royden. Loved the steadfastness of Aria, not letting her true love be destroyed. Royden is scarred by what he has had to endure but Aria doesn’t take no for an answer.
As usual this book ends with some answers to the mystery of who is behind the attack on Royden and Aria’s wedding 5 years ago , but still lots of questions to be answered. Can’t wait for the next book! So excited.
As usual this book ends with some answers to the mystery of who is behind the attack on Royden and Aria’s wedding 5 years ago , but still lots of questions to be answered. Can’t wait for the next book! So excited.
June 13, 2020
Loved this book
I just love a good Highlander book.. And this one didn't let me down. I have yet to read a Donna Fletcher book that I haven't enjoyed. Oh what a tangle weave we weave!! I couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to the rest of the trilogy... Only thing I find so sad.. Is having to wait! Enjoy a trip to the Highlands and a love story that makes you sigh. I laughed and I cried.. Perfect
I just love a good Highlander book.. And this one didn't let me down. I have yet to read a Donna Fletcher book that I haven't enjoyed. Oh what a tangle weave we weave!! I couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to the rest of the trilogy... Only thing I find so sad.. Is having to wait! Enjoy a trip to the Highlands and a love story that makes you sigh. I laughed and I cried.. Perfect
June 16, 2020
Please read Highland Oath Prequel first, to get acquainted with the whole family / characters. Pledged To a Highlander is full of Romance, Laughter, Mystery and a great Story Line Twist, I never saw coming. You will just fall in love with Royden and Oria unwavering love for each other. Can't wait for the next in the series with Aaran and Purity. It just going to keep getting better.
April 18, 2023
10/10
She's his and loyal. Strong, feisty, over her heels in love also apply.
He's her's and scarred. Strong, obstinate, and head over heels applies here too.
I'm not one for the sappy "love never dies" but damn. These well built highland tales have me believing.
Great plot, great storytelling, and you just gotta know what happens next.
She's his and loyal. Strong, feisty, over her heels in love also apply.
He's her's and scarred. Strong, obstinate, and head over heels applies here too.
I'm not one for the sappy "love never dies" but damn. These well built highland tales have me believing.
Great plot, great storytelling, and you just gotta know what happens next.
June 11, 2020
Fantastic story and the first in a fantastic series. Cannot wait for the next book!
This was a wonderful story of Love lost and found! The twists and turns will keep you reading far into the night, with several surprises that I would never have seen coming!!
This was a wonderful story of Love lost and found! The twists and turns will keep you reading far into the night, with several surprises that I would never have seen coming!!
June 29, 2020
Exciting new series
Donna Fletcher does not disappoint. Truly enjoyed this book and so looking forward to the two others in the series. Strong Alfa male with an even stronger female character. Set in the Highlands with Norseman thrown in. Definitely worth the read.
Donna Fletcher does not disappoint. Truly enjoyed this book and so looking forward to the two others in the series. Strong Alfa male with an even stronger female character. Set in the Highlands with Norseman thrown in. Definitely worth the read.
January 19, 2021
I really tried to like this book. It was slow reading. It was boring reading. I felt like the flow of the writing was a lot of useless chit chat to fill the pages in some parts. Nothing in the book put me at the edge of my seat. It felt like the book dragged on forever with boring content.
April 4, 2021
Pledged to a highlander is story that is vividly written with strong well developed characters and a storyline that keeps a reader guessing until you reach a surprising and satisfying conclusion.
Looking forward to reading book 2 in the series
Looking forward to reading book 2 in the series
July 31, 2021
Good story but….
I enjoyed the story but never felt connected to it. I found myself skimming through it and never felt like I couldn’t put it down. I also felt like their was too much sex to be realistic. Two, three, four times a day doesn’t seem real.
I enjoyed the story but never felt connected to it. I found myself skimming through it and never felt like I couldn’t put it down. I also felt like their was too much sex to be realistic. Two, three, four times a day doesn’t seem real.
June 12, 2024
There was action, secrets, lies, bedrails, intrigue, so many twists and turns. At times, my heart ached. there was such a strong bond between the MH and the FH. the bonds of family are strong too. I highly recommend this story and eagerly go onto the next book.
June 7, 2020
Another Great
Another great start to a series. However i would suggest reading the prequel "highland oath" it really understand the whole story
Another great start to a series. However i would suggest reading the prequel "highland oath" it really understand the whole story
June 10, 2020
Great book
This was a good read and can't wait for the next one. Just when you think you know what is going on BOOM there it is! Read to find out.
This was a good read and can't wait for the next one. Just when you think you know what is going on BOOM there it is! Read to find out.
June 11, 2020
Loved it! Can't wait for rest of the series!
June 16, 2020
Pledged to a Highlander
Wow,what a great story. Their love sure stood the test of time against lies, war, betrayal, and secrets.They overcame much.
Wow,what a great story. Their love sure stood the test of time against lies, war, betrayal, and secrets.They overcame much.
September 11, 2020
Royden ♥️ Oria
September 17, 2020
Can't wait to the second book...
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