Highlander Romance With Heart: 4-Star Review of Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso

Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso
Published by Kensington Books on October 2, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Medieval, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Scottish
Pages: 346
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: Netgalley
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A union born of duty. . .

Newly knighted Sir Ewan Gilroy needs a dowry and a wife, in that order. Though the widowed Lady Grace plans to enter a convent, squandering so much lush beauty--and such a fortune--would surely be its own sin. Grace will not be easily wooed, despite her family's urging and Ewan's famed charm. She challenges him as no woman ever dared, proving his equal in spirit and in passions. . .

Forged by desire. . .

To atone for her past, Grace vows to never remarry--least of all a brash and reckless warrior. Yet whether defending her honor or stoking desires she hardly knew she possessed, Ewan is a man beyond compare. And as their fragile trust is threatened by treachery, Grace must decide whether to reach for the happiness within her grasp--and fight for the love of her bold Highlander. . .

Praise for Adrienne Basso's How to be a Scottish Mistress

"Heartwarming." --Publishers Weekly

"Powerful. . .this poignant story quickly becomes a page-turner." --RT Book Reviews

4-star book review: Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso pairs a pragmatic Highlander with a principled heroine in a marriage-of-convenience that blossoms into trust and love. From my initial notes: mutual respect anchors the romance, while family conflicts bring just enough turbulence.

Why it works: Honesty, competence, and adult communication make the HEA feel earned.

Verdict: A warm, satisfying historical for Highlander-romance readers. Keywords: Adrienne Basso, Bride of a Scottish Warrior review, Scottish romance, medieval historical.