In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
The McCabe Trilogy, Book 1
Ballantine Books
Historical, Suspense
ISBN: 978-0-345-51948-1
Reviewed by Miranda




Mairin Stuart has been in hiding most of her life.  She bares the crest of Alexander, therefore, she is heir to the great Neamh Alainn.  She has been hiding from the vicious scoundrels that would marry her for her dowry.  Unfortunately, that hiding has come to an end for the dastardly Duncan Cameron has found her and intends to claim her as his own.  Mairin doesn’t intend to give up.  She is smart and has nothing to lose.  She will escape if it’s the last thing she does.

Ewan McCabe’s son has gone missing.  He will search the ends of the earth for his boy.  How shocking it is to find his son in the care of a strange yet beautiful woman.  Ewan is befuddled by the stunning creature as she refuses to give her name.  However, it doesn’t take long for the handsome Ewan to decipher her true identity.  He has sworn to protect this damsel in distress but Mairin makes the job a tough task for him to uphold.  Will these two find love in the Highlands?  Cameron is not willing to admit defeat.  He is determined to have the woman and the dowry that comes with her at any cost…even war.  Who will survive the battle that’s to come?

In Bed with a Highlander is a superb gift that seduces the reader with its endless charm!  Maya Banks has outdone herself with this stunning highlander romance.  It is impossible not to fall in love with all of the McCabe men with their sexy brogues and sensational chivalry.  In Bed with a Highlander gives me chills with its splendid romance and emotionally satisfying story.  There is so much depth to this novel it’s hard to adequately convey how good it is.  Ms. Banks takes you on a whirlwind journey with Mairin and Ewan.  Their story is so special.  I could gush forever about how sexy hot Ewan is or how strong and independent Mairin is and how perfect they are together.  However, the truth of the matter is this romance is so terrific that once read it will leave you in awe and wanting more!  From the way they meet to the slow and beautiful way they fall in love Mairin and Ewan are an unforgettably beautiful couple.  In Bed with a Highlander is an epic romance that will have you high on happiness and begging for your next fix!  I cannot wait to dive into the next McCabe story from Ms. Banks; this series is a wickedly delightful indulgence!