The Highlander's Kilted Bride
Series: Clan Kendrick #6
Author: Vanessa Kelly
Published August 22nd 2023 by Zebra

Goodreads Synopsis
The youngest brother in Clan Kendrick has become a charismatic force in his own right—especially when the perfect woman gallops into his life—in the latest novel in USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s sparkling Scottish Regency series.

Charlotte “Charlie” Stewart would rather don a kilt and ride her horse than simper in a ballroom. But with her younger sister about to be wed, she can’t escape the pressure to be next. A husband has been chosen, and Charlie’s fate seems set. Until an afternoon gallop sends her horse colliding with Kade Kendrick, the broad-shouldered Highlander who was once her childhood pal . . .

As a youth, Kade felt overshadowed by his older siblings. Now he’s a renowned musician whose fame provides cover for his other work—as a spy. Home from his latest mission, he’s annoyed to be roped into attending the wedding of a family friend—until it reunites him with the fearless tomboy who has become a breathtaking beauty. And though his thoughts should be on a new concerto, Kade is soon distracted by rival suitors, a dangerous quest—and the unconventional woman who fills his soul with music and his body with desire . . .
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

As the youngest of the Kendrick brothers, Kade has been used to his family's overbearing protection. He knows that his ill health when he was young was part of it, but he's a grown man now, though the others don't seem to see it. Now a renowned musician, he's had freedom while living abroad, though recent injuries while spying for the crown have started the mollycoddling and over protection again. Kade is looking forward to being able to escape again, though first he has to attend the wedding of a family friend, and the only positive is spending time with Charlotte Stewart again. Charlie is like a breath of fresh air, riding the countryside astride in a kilt, and reminding him of the time they spent together as youngsters. Though while he has fond memories, Charlie has never been able to forget Kade, and seeing him change from the pale young boy into the man he now is, the feelings she had once been able to squash are blossoming. As Kade starts to consider that marrying might be on the horizon, and Charlie is the only woman for him, he finds he has a rival for her affection, though not one she's too happy about.

I just love this series, and couldn't wait for Kade's story, particularly after seeing him grow up through the recent books. Charlie was the perfect partner for him, and though her mother and sister didn't appreciate her for how she was, I'm glad she did have support in her brother and father, though they weren't always the best at showing it. I felt sorry for how she was paraded about as a prize to be won, especially over the missing brooch. Kade saw her for real, and though he wanted her to be his, he didn't want to 'win' her, he wanted her to want him back, and set out to show her he was worthy. Granda Angus is always a hoot, and though he was a little more helpful in this book than he has been before, there were moments when his actions nearly scuppered all Kade and Charlie's chances. This book was the perfect ending to the series, and though I'm sad to see the last of the Kendrick's, I know that Vanessa's next series will be just as great!

Dates Read:
May 14-16, 2022

Rating
4 Stars