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Highland Heartbeats #1-3

Highland Heartbeats Boxed Set 1: Books 1-3

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Three full-length Highland romances from author Aileen Adam’s Highland Heartbeats series. Book One of the Highland Heartbeats Series! A Laird’s Promise Some promises are hard to keep… Phillip promised he’d let her go home. He promised, after she completed her task, she’d be free. He didn’t promise her that he wouldn’t capture her heart before he released her. For Sarah, captive of the Highland Laird, that these promises are kept is paramount. Phillip never expected to fall in love with the woman who was supposed to save his brother’s life. He also never expected to break a promise. But some promises are hard to keep, especially when he finds out the secrets she’s keeping. * * * Book Two of the Highland Heartbeats Series! A Rebel’’s Desire Some secrets are hard to keep… Jake Duncan promised Heather MacDonald he’d keep her secret. He’d help her train to be a warrior and all she had to do was give him a kiss. He didn’t promise that she wouldn’t feel the stirrings of desire for this former soldier. For Heather, a woman determined to become a warrior, Jake’s promise means the difference between life and death. Wounded at war, then the target of a malicious healer, Jake Duncan, brother of the Highland Laird, has decided he has to prove himself, over and over again. He never thought that part of his journey would involve falling for the woman from the Lowlands who wasn’t as demure or as shy as he originally thought, especially not when she was wielding a dirk. * * * Book Three of the Highland Heartbeats Series! An Outcast’s Wish Some memories are best left forgotten… Maccay Douglas finds a trespasser on Duncan lands. Except the trespasser isn’t some lad up to mischief. It’s a woman in boy’s clothing. A woman with a bruise on her head and no name, and hunting skills. She claims she doesn’t know who she is. That doesn’t stop him from falling in love. Except this red-haired beauty has an explosive secret that is bound to bring war to the Highlands.

727 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2018

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652 reviews11 followers
July 12, 2021
I really enjoyed these books. I loved the characters and the love stories. There was quite a bit of adventure in these stories; there are some violent scenes in the books, which I didn't care for. Only a couple of small things made me rate this 4 stars instead of 5. This book is a clean book with no sex scenes or foul language, which I appreciated. The characters did seem to swear a lot but we didn't have to know the words they used. Near the beginning of the first story, it was mentioned that both Phillip and Jake were sexually experienced, but always bugs me. They supposedly treated women very well, but what about the women they had sex with?? Also in the third book, I think it was highly unlikely that Phillip would have (or that Sarah or Heather would have let him) put Alis in the living situation he did. I think their blossoming romance would have happened without that. So small things that didn't much dampen my enjoyment of these stories.
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4,192 reviews23 followers
March 9, 2021
#1 A Laird's Promise

This was perhaps the typical highlander Laird type tale, with a good backstory as well a romantic undertone that kept things interesting.
The inaction between Phillip and Sarah, along with the rest of the clan to the Laird was what really ensured the dynamics work effectively for the reader.

#2 A Rebel's Desire

Heather had her own reasons to want to learn how to use weapons. So, bribing a local lad to pass on his knowledge, meeting late at night to practice undetected.
That was until Jake started to become suspicious of her nocturnal wanderings.
This is where there friendship started, but a life and death ordeal is where they learned their true feelings for each other.

#3 An Outcast's Wish

Found deep in the woods of Clan Duncan's land, she couldn't explain who she was or even her name.
Yes, eventually all is revealed, but it's an intriguing tale.
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185 reviews70 followers
February 18, 2019
I picked this boxed set because it was in Kindle Unlimited and I really liked the cover.

What I didn't know, until finishing the first book was that it is a clean romance. Honestly? I don't even miss the sexy times! I was entirely wrapped up in the storylines and the characters. It has been such an enjoyable read for me. And another positive thing? There are many books in this series, so it makes me really happy and I am looking forward to reading some more for this new to me author.

Now I do have to say that there were times I felt like the books could have used a touch more editing because of repeated ideas or topics the characters spoke or thought. But it never took away from my enjoyment of the books.
36 reviews
January 15, 2019
Have enjoyed books set in the Highlands for many, many years. Thoroughly enjoyed these three books by author Aileen Adams! Ms Adams tied the books together through the setting and characters, but kept me guessing on a number of occasions as I read through these books. Stayed up late and got up early to read! Defintely fabulous books and I will be looking to read more from Ms. Adams in the future!
384 reviews2 followers
November 20, 2018
Entertaining

This is a Good story with the characters developed in great ways. The descriptions of the many trial and tribulation the actions took through were masterfully described I could feel the pains and other sensations as I read them. It was reading reality. It was a most entertaining virtual reality
49 reviews1 follower
November 8, 2019
Duncan Men Find Love

A collection of 3 books in a series about the Duncan clan in the highlands of Scotland and the love that 3 of the men found with women from outside their clan. I really enjoyed these books and think that anyone who likes historical romances should enjoy them too.
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430 reviews
October 17, 2020
A great set of historical novels!

I must say I thoroughly enjoyed all three books. I really didn’t find a favorite, all three qualified as that. Each in its own setting was a remarkable story. They entwined so well there is no break in the excitement. Good stories, thank you, Jack.
9 reviews
January 22, 2021
Highlands

This box set is is well worth it if you have to pay for it. The Duncan Clan is heart-warming but ruthless if need be. The love they have for their clan is endless. I will be reading the rest of the series because I'm hooked on finding out if Hugh finds someone for himself too. Very good reading.. I would have loved to live back then..
349 reviews1 follower
October 16, 2018
Superhuman feats,

even for Highland Scots, of strength and quick recovery from dire wounds. The third story seemed a bit contrived and sets up the next saga. The books are best read in order.
7 reviews
November 11, 2018
Highland heartbeats

This box set is very interesting and keeps you on your toes. One of the best I've read. I would recommend this to anyone. It keeps you in suspence the whole time. I like this type because of different people's lives from the same clans containing .

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11 reviews3 followers
December 1, 2018
Loved these books! Clean, very little questionable language.. Happy endings.

Very well written stories, clean, unexpected twists with happy endings. I love stories set in other countries and in past times.
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56 reviews1 follower
December 2, 2018
Awesome novels

I read book four in this series first! Then I bought this one. I am so thrilled to read clean books in several genres, the highlands is a favorite! Really enjoyed this author!
209 reviews
December 7, 2018
Great

I really enjoyed the first three books in this series. Lots of twists and turns and stuborness from both the men and women. But in the end love wins out. I have the next books to read now.
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252 reviews15 followers
January 1, 2019
An Awesome Highland Adventure

A great set for anyone looking for a great Highland adventure. I could not stop reading once I began. Author Aileen Adams has written a masterpiece! I can't wait to see what Books 4-6 has in store!
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204 reviews5 followers
February 9, 2019
Good book

This book was a good. I wish there was a little bit more romance. I'm not a huge fan of clean books but this one was okay. It did peak my interest to read the other books.
122 reviews1 follower
March 13, 2019
Good set of books

I really enjoyed this set of books. They were full of romance, love and adventure. They were really well written and had no glaring mistakes. Can hardly wait till I start the next set of books which I bought today.
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326 reviews1 follower
May 23, 2019
Finding one place

Very interesting story 's about this men who held the Pease of the clan and the women they fill in love with. I give this story a five star rating because of these men and women who finds there way in to each other life
68 reviews1 follower
May 12, 2020
Great react

All three books were really enjoyable .The Highlander men went through a lot to protect the
people they love. Glad they all found their true love
. Thanks. Diane DeMouli n
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890 reviews1 follower
January 4, 2021
Free

The women are fierce and have their men wrapped around their fingers. I look very reading as they overcame their rough beginnings and found strength in each other and themselves.
303 reviews1 follower
December 15, 2022
I absolutely loved it that I'm reading the next boxed set. There's chivalry, bravery in the women, everything you could ask for in a romance. The set is wonderful, you get to know and fall in love with all the characters. You just want to know more about all of them!
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473 reviews1 follower
September 20, 2018
Wonderful book!

Great writing style.The story's and characters in these books were lovable and approachable,romantic,exciting,intriguing and sad. Looking forward to the next book.
33 reviews1 follower
October 7, 2018
Great book set

I had read the 4th book first and then the first three. All can be read independent but better together. Loved the 4th book so got the other 3 and enjoyed them all.
393 reviews
April 17, 2019
Excellent read!

As usual these are a great read. Great adventure. Great suspense. Fabulous love stories! Highly recommend this boxed set! Aileen has done it again!
1 review
July 5, 2019
Loved the characters

Loved each book and that all characters developed with good and bad facets to them. Great series. Look forward to reading more
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639 reviews
September 29, 2019
Book 1 was okay
Sarah gets kidnapped because of her healing abilities and quickly falls in love with her abductor. The romance/love seemed rushed.

Books 2 and 3 were better.
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14 reviews
October 22, 2019
Great stories with familiar characters who you miss when the books are completed.
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184 reviews
October 24, 2019
So good

Actually this is like my third time reading this series. It is like I said really good. You have to get it.
67 reviews
October 31, 2019
3 great books

I had a great time reading these three novels. I had a hard time putting them down. Aileen Adams has a wonderful imagination and is a great writer
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2,099 reviews4 followers
November 3, 2019
Beautiful stories

I enjoyed reading these 3 stories, I know some of the same fueds went on as long there are humans around. My husband's family had this going on for years.
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