What do you think?
Rate this book
Promised to the Highlander: The Highland Chiefs: #2
Nessia Stephenson's world was safe until a threat from a neighbouring clan forces her to accept a betrothal to a man whose family can offer her the protection she needs. The real threat lies in her intense attraction to the man who arranged the match—the clan's chief and her intended’s brother, Fergus MacKay.
When powerful warlord Fergus MacKay arranges a marriage for his younger brother, William, he has no idea the price will be his own heart. Fergus is captivated by the wildly beautiful Nessia, a woman he can never have.
When the feud between the MacKay and Sutherland clans escalates, Nessia, William, and Fergus all must make sacrifices for their future. Longing and loss, honour and duty. How can love triumph under such desperate circumstances?
When powerful warlord Fergus MacKay arranges a marriage for his younger brother, William, he has no idea the price will be his own heart. Fergus is captivated by the wildly beautiful Nessia, a woman he can never have.
When the feud between the MacKay and Sutherland clans escalates, Nessia, William, and Fergus all must make sacrifices for their future. Longing and loss, honour and duty. How can love triumph under such desperate circumstances?
298 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2024
About the author
Kate Robbins
43 books142 followersKate Robbins writes historical romance novels out of pure escapism and a love for all things Scottish, not to mention a life-long enjoyment of reading romance.
Kate loves the research process and delving into secondary sources in order to blend authentic historical fact into her stories. She has travelled to Scotland twice and visited the sites described in her Highland Chiefs series.
Her debut award winning novel, Bound to the Highlander, is the first of five books set in the early fifteenth century during the reign of James Stewart, first of his name.
Kate is the pen name of Debbie Robbins who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Kate loves the research process and delving into secondary sources in order to blend authentic historical fact into her stories. She has travelled to Scotland twice and visited the sites described in her Highland Chiefs series.
Her debut award winning novel, Bound to the Highlander, is the first of five books set in the early fifteenth century during the reign of James Stewart, first of his name.
Kate is the pen name of Debbie Robbins who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
April 15, 2026
An interesting journey for Fergus and Nessia
I did enjoy the storyline and characters. There are a lot of characters and the author kept them consistent for the most part. Nessa is very independent and skilled at hunting, horses, and such. I wish she would have stayed that way but as the chapters progressed it is like she looses that talent and just becomes a maiden. That part was disappointing. I am not sure why there was just a small bit about the supernatural and then nothing. It seemed like Nessa might have had a gift.
There is an evil Earl who is threatening all unmatched maidens so Nessa’s father makes an alliance with Fergus McKay, leader of his clan, for safety through marriage to his brother William. Neither Nessa nor William want the marriage, especially since neither has seen the other. But both reluctantly agree to the union for their families, honor, and safety. A complication arises during the first meeting of families when Fergus and Nessa see each other and are drawn to one another. Fergus and Nessia try to fight the feelings but it becomes more difficult than imagined. Read On!
I did enjoy the storyline and characters. There are a lot of characters and the author kept them consistent for the most part. Nessa is very independent and skilled at hunting, horses, and such. I wish she would have stayed that way but as the chapters progressed it is like she looses that talent and just becomes a maiden. That part was disappointing. I am not sure why there was just a small bit about the supernatural and then nothing. It seemed like Nessa might have had a gift.
There is an evil Earl who is threatening all unmatched maidens so Nessa’s father makes an alliance with Fergus McKay, leader of his clan, for safety through marriage to his brother William. Neither Nessa nor William want the marriage, especially since neither has seen the other. But both reluctantly agree to the union for their families, honor, and safety. A complication arises during the first meeting of families when Fergus and Nessa see each other and are drawn to one another. Fergus and Nessia try to fight the feelings but it becomes more difficult than imagined. Read On!
Displaying 1 of 1 review