The Sinclair Hound

⭐⭐⭐<br />3 stars.<br /><br />➕ What I liked :<br /><br />Rather interesting characters.<br /><br /><br />Rather good chemistry and romantic build up.<br /><br /><br />Highlander.<br /><br />Scottish setting.<br /><br /><br />➖ What I disliked:<br /><br /><br />Some parts felt rushed and needed to be a little bit more fleshed out.<br /><br />The heroine was rather young but seemed even younger then she was.<br /><br /><br />Generic/formulaic character descriptions (appearance.)<br /><br />The heroes self-chastisement/self-punishment (for his past etc.) went on a little bit too long and was a little bit over the top.<br /><br />Somewhat anachronistic.<br />

3.5 stars rounded up<br /><br />This novella was just a little slow at the start, but it quickly got rolling and took me on a wonderful adventure. It was a short, sweet, sensual love story between a Highland laird’s daughter and her protector. A story of deep, tender, true love that made my heart ache in the very best way.<br /><br />I loved Gregor. He was just the epitome of a big, braw Highlands warrior, strong and silent, carrying physical scars from his earlier life and accepting and embracing the nickname Hound because he believed that’s all he was... a loyal hound who owed his life to his laird. He was so devoted to Pearl and the way he loved and cared for her gave me warm fuzzy feels. A note about steam: There wasn’t much and the two scenes were brief; I really wanted more. Loved the sensuality, though.<br /><br /><i>His lips hovered just over hers, close enough to feel her breath against his skin, close enough to lose himself in the way the firelight flickered in her wide eyes. He saw shock there, and confusion, and he cursed himself for presuming to touch her. But when he would untangle himself and stand, putting distance between them…her fingers tightened against his chest just briefly before she loosened her hold on him and lifted her hands to his face. He stilled, afraid to move, afraid to breathe. The soft tips of her fingers traced his jaw, then his cheeks. He held his breath, not daring to hope she might want to touch him the way he ached to touch her. When her feather-light caress reached his temples, she curled her fingers through his hair, tugging slightly… And pulled his face down on hers. He exhaled in surrender.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Her fingers traced the white scar. “Is this why ye dinnae speak?” she asked gently. “Yer throat was damaged?” He dropped his chin in acknowledgement. “Yet ye can speak.” Aye. His voice was long unused and raspy as hell, but he could speak. “Aye,” he said, louder than a whisper this time. The sound wasn’t pretty, and he winced slightly. “And do ye think…” She inhaled slowly. “Do ye think ye might say my name? As a boon to me?” It was a simple request, but just as shattering as her earlier request. “Aye…Pearl.” My jewel.</i>

<strong>Love those men in plaid</strong><br /><br />I love Scottish heroes and this one was no exception. I loved his backstory where he was caught stealing a sheep because his family was hungry and another laird hung him. Pearl's Father cut him down and took the boy home and he grew up there and they called the Sinclair Hound because he was devoted to the laird and his family. HE had watched Pearl, the h, grow up and loved her. She is kind of promised to the laird that hung the Hound but she doesn't want to do the h asks to go to a nunnery. The Hound is chosen to her cake her and off they go. They have quite the attraction and after being ambushed by bad people they take off on their own and find love. I really liked this book and I am excited for the others in the series. I love a silent handsome hero and when they came together it was magic. Very cute and very short. Makes me want to go find some more Scottish heroes! Nice read! ?

"The Sinclair Hound" is a sweet, sensual Scottish historical romance that will keep readers entranced! <br /><br />Read full review in the <a href="https://www.indtale.com/reviews/historical/sinclair-hound-sinclair-jewels-series-book-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2019 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.</a>

If you like strong, silent types, this book will appeal to you. Gregor, the Sinclair's burly soldier and guard, comes by his devotion through gratitude. He watches the laird's youngest daughter from afar, but knows he isn't worth cleaning the mud from her boots. Pearl, for her part, loves her clan and enjoys watching the Hound spar against the other soldiers. I enjoyed their adventures and misadventures. Both were appealing characters whose love felt true. I picked up the next in the series and will definitely read the others when they are available.

4 Stars

❤️❤️❤️❤️<br />??<br />A really good read . Very enjoyable plot , the characters are well thought out , and if the Hound doesn’t set your heart pitter pattering nothing ever will.<br />A great first story in the series.<br /><br />The daughters of Laird Sinclair are all named after precious stones that were in a family heirloom , The youngest being Pearl .<br />When her father decides to set her betrothal to a man twice her age she opts to go to a convent.<br /><br />The Hound is a strapping highlander, scared and silent, a man who has protected the Sinclair Laird since being saved by him from certain death years earlier.<br />He’s tasked with taking Pearl to her future life . <br /><br />On route they find adventure and love , but will she continue on her path or can they find a life together.<br />The thief and the jewel .<br /><br />I will definitely read the others that are coming in this series. Caroline Lee has caught my eye now . And has been added to my list of favoured authors .<br /><br />I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

This was an awesome start for a new series. I liked the more adventurous part of their journey. And, of course, Caroline treated us with a great dose of erotica. <br /><br />Very well written novela. ? <br /><br />Can't wait to read the rest and find out what happens with the clan's jewelry. ?

Decades ago, the legendary jewels in the Sinclair brooch went missing. Now it's up to a new generation of Jewels to restore the clan’s fabled talisman…and with it, their family’s power!<br />Known only as the Sinclair’s Hound, the scarred and silent warrior owes his loyalty to the laird who saved him from hanging as a lad. As the youngest of the Sinclair Jewels, Lady Pearl has made a place for herself among her clan, serving her people and doing her best to care for those who need help. Unlike her sisters, she has no interest in leaving her family. But when she’s forced to choose between an unwanted marriage or taking holy vows, she makes a fateful mistake. If she can’t stay with her clan, she’ll become a nun. So her father tasks the Hound &amp; three guards to escort her to the abbey, Pearl is forced to admit two things: she never really wanted to take holy vows and she can no longer deny her fascination with her bodyguard. Then the party is attacked &amp; the guards give Hound the chance to flee with Pearl.<br />The first book in the series about the four Sinclair daughters &amp; it was a fun, entertaining, sometimes edge of the seat read. A very well written book with strong characters. I loved both Hound &amp; Pearl &amp; I especially loved how Hound became Gregor to her. The pair become close after they flee the attack &amp; gradually their hidden feelings emerge. Not as irreverent as some of the authors other books but it is still witty &amp; the chemistry between the pair becomes hotter the more time they spend together. A lovely romance &amp; I can’t wait to find out more about the tapestry.<br />My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read<br />

❤️❤️❤️❤️<br />??<br />A really good read . Very enjoyable plot , the characters are well thought out , and if the Hound doesn’t set your heart pitter pattering nothing ever will.<br />A great first story in the series.<br /><br />The daughters of Laird Sinclair are all named after precious stones that were in a family heirloom , The youngest being Pearl .<br />When her father decides to set her betrothal to a man twice her age she opts to go to a convent.<br /><br />The Hound is a strapping highlander, scared and silent, a man who has protected the Sinclair Laird since being saved by him from certain death years earlier.<br />He’s tasked with taking Pearl to her future life . <br /><br />On route they find adventure and love , but will she continue on her path or can they find a life together.<br />The thief and the jewel .<br /><br />I will definitely read the others that are coming in this series. Caroline Lee has caught my eye now . And has been added to my list of favoured authors .<br />