Book Review: Joanna's Highlander

Joanna's Highlander, by Maeve Greyson is an entertaining paranormal romance that mixes historical highlanders with contemporary times.

The MacDara clan is tasked with the honor of guarding the sacred Heartstone. Due to extreme difficulties and violence in 10th century Scotland, the MacDara family is transported to the 21st century in North Carolina. 

Grant MacDara, a former Highland warrior, is now working at a Scottish historical theme park called Highland Life and Legends, which his parents and siblings own and operate while concealing their ancient past and continuing to protect the secret ancient Heartstone. 

When Grant arrived in the 21st century, he was suffering and heartbroken from the recent death of his fiance and unborn baby. Even though it's many years later, Grant is still haunted by their deaths, yet has adjusted to his new life working a highland theme park. While attempting to rebuild her life, Joanna (and her best friend) lead tours at the Highland Life and Legends theme park. While trying to manage a group of unruly senior citizens, Joanna encounters Grant MacDara, and the group decides to become matchmakers. 

Grant is determined to claim her, yet still uncertain (due to his part relationship and the Heartstone issues). Plus, Joanna has a difficult time with trusting people, so their relationship is challenging, despite their intense attraction. With a mix of modern day and historic highlander romance, it's an interesting story with captivating characters and humorous interactions, as well as with paranormal activities intermixed.

Since it's the second book in the Highlander Protector series, it's ideal to start with the first book, due to the overarching story and plentiful secondary characters mentioned. Previously, I reviewed (and highly enjoyed) the first book in the series, titled as Sadie's Highlander, and I'm looking forward to reading future books in the Highlander Protector series. 

Joanna's Highlander is geared towards those who enjoy reading time travel novels in which mixes contemporary, paranormal, and highlander romances.

Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.