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Highlander's Ransom (The Sinclair Brothers Trilogy, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Emma Prince (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,215
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He was out for revenge...

Laird Robert Sinclair will stop at nothing to exact revenge on Lord Raef Warren, the English scoundrel who brought war to his doorstep and razed his lands and people. Leaving his clan in the Highlands to conduct covert attacks in the Borderlands, Robert lives to be a thorn in Warren’s side. So when he finds a beautiful English lass on her way to marry Warren, he whisks her away to the Highlands with a plan to ransom her back to her dastardly fiance.

She would not be controlled...

Lady Alwin Hewett had no idea when she left her father’s manor to marry a man she'd never met that she would instead be kidnapped by a Highland rogue out for vengeance. But she refuses to be a pawn in any man’s game. So when she learns that Robert has had them secretly wed, she will stop at nothing to regain her freedom. But her heart may have other plans…

This steamy, emotional, page-turning Highland historical romance is part of the Sinclair Brothers Trilogy, but can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. Escape to medieval Scotland today!
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"[A] fast-paced, dramatic adventure. I would highly recommend this title for your reading pleasure!" --My Book Addiction and More

"The style of writing reminded me a lot of Julie Garwood's Highlands' Lairds Series (The Secret/Ransom/Shadow Music)." --Midnight Attic Reader

From the Author

Sinclair Brothers Trilogy:
Highlander's Ransom (Book 1)
Highlander's Redemption (Book 2)
Highlander's Return (Book 2.5 Novella)
Highlander's Reckoning (Book 3)

Four Horsemen of the Highlands:
Ensnared by the Laird (Book 1)
Wager with a Warrior (Book 2)
Hoping for a Highlander (Book 3)
Book 4 coming soon!

Highland Bodyguards:
The Lady's Protector (Book 1)
Heart's Thief (Book 2)
A Warrior's Pledge (Book 3)
Claimed by the Bounty Hunter (Book 4)
A Highland Betrothal (Book 4.5)
The Promise of a Highlander (Book 5)
The Bastard Laird's Bride (Book 6)
Surrender to the Scot (Book 7)
Her Wild Highlander (Book 8)
His Lass to Protect (Book 9)
The Laird's Yuletide Bride (Book 9.5)
Deceiving the Highlander (Book 10)

Viking Lore:
Enthralled (Book 1)
Shieldmaiden's Revenge (Book 2)
The Bride Prize (Book 2.5)
Desire's Hostage (Book 3)
Thor's Wolf (Book 3.5)

Highland Christmas:
To Kiss a Governess (Book 1)
Governess Under the Mistletoe (Book 2)

Other Books:
Highland Feud (Shaws and MacRobs, Book 1)
Falling for the Highlander: A Time Travel Romance (Enchanted Falls, Book 1)
The Siren's Kiss (A Medieval Scottish Romance)
Wish Upon a Winter Solstice (A Highland Holiday Novella)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00N4KQK66
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emma Prince (August 28, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5007 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 3,215

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USA Today bestselling author Emma Prince whisks readers away to another time and place with her steamy historical romances—where the passion is legendary, the adventure never ends, and the happily ever afters are guaranteed!

After several years as a college English instructor (where she savored her “fun books”—usually historical romances—on the side), Emma turned her love of page-turning, richly historical stories into a career. She lives in drizzly Seattle with her husband, their daughter (the wee lass) and a crazy cat named Oban (after the town in Scotland or the whisky made there, depending on who you ask).

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HOPING FOR A HIGHLANDER, the thrilling next book in the Four Horsemen of the Highlands series, is available now!

When love collides with danger, only the brave will survive…

Of all the alehouses in all of Scotland, he walked into hers.

Highland warrior Tavish MacNeal is a wanted man. After narrowly escaping the Usurper King Balliol’s noose, his only hope of survival is to hide out in the Lowlands. He is just passing through Lorraine Bronson’s alehouse, but when a pack of Balliol’s soldiers give the widowed alewife trouble, he can’t help but intercede. So much for lying low. To protect them both, Lorraine claims they are husband and wife. Though he is forced to play along with the ruse, the longer he stays, the greater the risk of discovery. But as Tavish's feelings for Lorraine deepen, he realizes he may be in more danger from his own heart than from the Usurper's men.

Only by the sweat of her brow and the skin of her teeth has Lorraine managed to keep her alehouse afloat. Now thanks to her lie, she and the mysterious Highlander who came to her rescue are trapped in a fake marriage. But when she learns she’s harboring a fugitive, she realizes she is in as much danger as Tavish. Even as the web of deception threatens to ensnare them, Tavish’s touch awakens a passion she’d thought long-dead. Can she risk her heart again, especially when it could mean losing everything?

A must-read for fans of passionate, page-turning historical romance, this captivating tale of love and danger will leave you breathless. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey to medieval Scotland!

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Bren
5.0 out of 5 stars Highlander's Ransom
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Robert and Alwin's story was very exciting and enjoyable. I loved both characters. The only exception was the time Robert decided to follow through with the ransom. I felt that was out of character and not necessary to the story. I loved how Alwin fit right in with his clan and was able to make improvements to their bookkeeping. Very excited for Garrick's story.
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Lail Chavez
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative storyline.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
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I was first attracted to the covers of Emma Prince's novels so I bought the Highlander's Ransom to try.  This book had a great creative storyline with interesting characters that I didn't want to put down.  It's story is well written with just the right amount of time and encounters for their relationship to believably take root.  The only thing that threw things off for me was after the two main characters went through everything and finally admitted their feeling for each other and the relationship bliss started, the Laird's original ransom plan wouldn't work so all of the sudden with in a moment notice he decided he didn't really love her and the clan was more important so he threw her under the bus so to speak.  I appreciated the stories turn to the issue that would come between them however, it was just too quick and too over stated with no other thought process in the story to solve it. Then within a very short time again he switched back to he did loved her and he made a mistake, please take me back, which she did with not much issue.  Then they were happy and in love again, and the story just ended without bringing the issue they faced up again or bringing an end to it.  Other than this ending situation, I loved the story. I did read other reviews of this book and reviews of the authors other books which assures me her other books are even better than this one so I'm excited to read more of her books. 
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petula winmill
5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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Alwin Hewett is on her way to marry the man her father picked out for her. She's never had any say in her life and hopes that her new husband might be better than her father. Although she understands the reason behind the mode of transport, it doesn't make it any more comfortable.
Laird Robert Sinclair can't believe his luck when he sees the contents of the supply cart he and his men have won. He's heard the rumours and knows that the way to gain money and revenge is now in his hands.
Our heroine shows her true strength, but also falls victim to her own hopes and dreams.
Our hero is a warrior through and through, and always puts the Clan before himself. Is he right in the way he does it though?
A wonderful historical/highlander romance, with fabulous characters that you will meet again in the rest of the series.
I loved it.
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Denise Riemer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful love story
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
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This is the first book I've read of Emma Prince, and I'll be reading many more of her books! The book is held in the 1300, Laird Robert Sinclair and a group of his best warriors are making raids on England and Scotland borders, to get information about England, because of a war between the two countries. Lady Alwin is traveling in the back of a wagon to Raef Wairen Castle, her father told her she is to marry him, Alwin has never meet Raef, but knows she is to be married. Without getting to involved into the story so you enjoy all the great plot,I have to say the description of how the Scots fought and how brave, brought the scenes to life. Robert and Alwin had a rocky beginning to their love story, beening from two different countries and for years all the fighting between the countries, I felt the book was well written ,history of countries was great, really enjoyed this book. Wonderful historical Scottish Highlanders book.
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Fluffy
3.0 out of 5 stars Highlander's Ransom: The Sinclair Brothers Trilogy, Book One
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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I would have enjoyed this book much more if it wasn't for all the typos and misspelled words.....which slows down the flow of reading, because you have to stop and decipher...... also Ms. Prince uses way too many modern day slang/slogans which just doesn't fit in the timeframe of the story.

The premise of the plot is a good one, however the execution was not the best. Ms. Prince's writing style is not what I'm used too, so that threw me off for awhile. However, I did enjoy the story and the characters very much and also thought it was a good beginning to this trilogy....with that said, I do recommend this book and would have given it 3 1/2 stars if I could. Now I'm off to the second book and hope she has improved her technique and delivery.

Happy reading and cheers!🍻
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ECLion
4.0 out of 5 stars Heroine Makes the Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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The Highlander and captive premise hooked me in. The chemistry between heroine and Highlander is smoldering. In the beginning, he’s stoic with her but then is loving and warm to her needs. The sex scenes are steamy. Then, he does a STUPID thing and loses all credibility of a hero. No man who truly loves his heroine would consider what he considered to do. Luckily his dumb decision does not become reality. However she forgives him way too easily. A chunk of the novel should have been reserved to him begging her forgiveness. It ruined it for me.
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Hot Rod
5.0 out of 5 stars To Ransom the English Lady or not?
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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This was my first introduction to Ms. Prince. She is a fantastic writer. Once I started reading "Highlander's Ransom" I didn't want to put it down. The author creates believable plots with memorable characters who are thrust into near impossible situations. Here we have a courageous and good woma, Lady Alwin Hewett, whose brother m, Lord Henry Hewett hopes by marrying Lady Alwin to Lord Raef Warren a strong alliance will be created. Unfortunately, Lord Hewett knows nothing about the cruel, self-centered but powerful Lord Warren. Wedding plans are made to be broken though. Laird Robert Sinclair and Burke Sinclair, with their men, stopped a lightly guarded wagon thinking goods would be found inside. To everyone's surprise, Lady Alwin is hidden inside! This wonderful story of twists and turns, changed feelings and minds, kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the story and its ending but I am not giving either away!
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JOAN H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2023
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Excellent book, great story, loved Robert and Alwin love story. Look forward to the next book in the Sinclair Brothers series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on June 5, 2022
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Well written romantic story, believable Characters & storyline, plus happy ending. Definitely enjoyed & will read more stories from this author.
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Lysanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Highlander, take ME away!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2015
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I bought this book on a whim, having never heard of the author or her books. What caught me was the cover (yup, I'm that person). Well, I was not disappointed at all with the story line! The characters were engaging and the storyline was hot. I also enjoyed that they didn't seal the deal in the first 5 chapters, that is usually a big pet peeve of mine. No, this book made me want to keep reading to see what would happen. I literally bought it this morning at 4 am and read up until my surgery at 7 am and when I was back from the recovery room, the first thing I grabbed was my kindle to finish reading it. No sooner had I finished, I bought the second one. Will definitely be following this author!
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The Hillbilly Hiker
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2018
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Och, aye.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Adult romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2019
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I enjoyed my first book by Emma Prince, which is the first in a series about the three Sinclair brothers & their cousin (there are 3 books & a novella). It’s a “happy for now” ending with no cliffhanger, but it does leave questions unanswered, which concludes in the final book. It’s well written & edited, contains no swear words, but it does have quite a lot of lovemaking scenes. This book is written in dual POV & there’s a bit of repetition, especially his “clean masculine smell” & her “rose scented hair”. However, the heroine is no airy-fairy wishy-washy character: she will fight for her independence & decisions. The hero did annoy me with his dogged pursuit for revenge & ransom, despite some tender moments towards the heroine. Finally, I liked Burke - the cousin - who unfortunately only gets a novella is this series.

Alwin Hewett is sent to Dunbrae Castle to marry a man, whom she’s never met, by her father, who hopes that a merger with the neighbouring Lord Raef Warren, will help prevent further attacks on his lands. Alwin hopes for a marriage where she will have respect & the freedom to make some decisions; she knows it’s highly unlikely she’ll get more than that. She has to leave her beloved maid behind, along with her trunks, in order to fool anyone who sees their convoy.

Robert & Burke Sinclair are on secret missions in the “Borderlands” to disrupt English supplies, when they attack a small convoy with their band of men. In the supply cart, they find a beautiful maiden, who is on her way to be their enemy’s bride. Robert decides there & then to capture the girl & demand ransom from Raef Warren. By marrying her secretly, he also hopes to demand her dowry from her English father, Lord Hewett, who has been broadcasting his wealth.

When Alwin learns what Robert has done - taken her freedom of choice from her (even though she was prepared to marry a complete stranger, just not a Highlander) - she is furious. She is determined to escape from these barbarians, whom she’s heard so many tales about. However, after spending some time on the journey to Robert’s home, she realises that he’s not quite the monster she perceived him to be. When they arrive in Roslin, she hopes their attraction to each other will lead to a happy union. She just hasn’t realised how determined Robert is to go through with his plans of ransoming her...
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