The Warrior of Clan Kincaid by Lily. The Highland Warrior series. 5 KILTS! Celtic Barb’s favorite book of 2018!

Book:The Warrior of Clan Kincaid

by Lily Blackwood

Series: (Highland Warrior #3)

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of Tartan Book Reviews, Purple Tulip Book Reviews and Celtic Barb's Tartan Book Review Blog

Book Release Date: July 31, 2018

Heat Rating: Sizzling hot🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Overall Rating:  5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Scottish Highlands

Inverhaven, March 1390

Derryth MacClaren, sister of Elspeth Braewick and sister-in-law to Niall Braewick, Laird Kincaid. She was most unhappy  being made to leave Inverhaven in the middle of a cold rainy night. As her sister was set to deliver her first child at anytime now. Yet a serious threat was made again by the the Wolf. As Kings men, Buchan’s men  were seen on nearby hill.

That only meant the Wolf was waiting to attack and go after the clan Kincaid again, to finish what he started all those years ago. The man, Alexander Stewart, the Earl of Buchan who organized the murders of his family and stolen his home, lands and clan.  He organized the brutal murder of Niall’s parents and youngest brother all those years ago.

Elspeth and Niall want to keep Derryth out of harm's way. Yet even sending her with Niall’s second in command, his best warriors, in the disguise as farmers under another clan name. They would actually be going to the MacClaren stronghold-where her widowed stepmother and young adolescent sisters lived.  The undercover story was they would be helping with the farming in the fields of another allied clan name. This was to keep them off track and to keep hidden their true identities and destination. Elspeth would join her as soon as she delivered the baby.

Yet their party ambushed by wild   highlanders working for the Wolf. Yet she is saved by Cul the nameless, the Kings Guard sworn to serve the Scottish King. He is also called commander, best warrior and Knight. He has no trust of this group of peasant travelers, so keeps them under his protection.  The mud covered girl is separated and must stay with him in his sleeping quarters. He feels it is the only way this party will not escape as he has no trust of them. He even suspects they could be Kincaids! So until he has taken over Inverhaven he will keep them as guests.

Cul had been rescued on his slavers ship and a Kings man ask him his name. He says Boy as he doesn't have any memory since forced to be slave at eight years old. So when this Kings man offers to train him as warrior, to work for the Scottish king and to be free. Twelve year old Cul jumps at the chance.

Now  as a man, the only thing Cul the nameless wants is a home, lands wealthy heiress and bairns and a name. The Wolf dangles Inverhaven in front of him but also his recent prize, Derryth. He only has to destroy the Kincaids and all his dreams will come true! Yet now Cul the nameless Warrior has fallen deeply in love for his prize, the little captive peasant.  As derryth doesn’t expect to fall for her jailer. A man with no memory who will do anything to possess a home, lands, heiress wife and mostly a name.

However, his rival the Wolf's son Duncan is extremely jealous of  his father's favorite warrior Cul-the-nameless. So after Duncan does some investigating,  he plans in doing some deadly damage to Cul’s favorite peasant and keep her for himself.

In addition Derryth realizes too late that Cul might be the third missing Kincaid brother. That would be Cullen Braewick, the youngest son. From what she thought was what Cul thought was a slavers mark was not that at all. Derryth realizes was a mark he and all the Braewick brothers were given at birth! The problem is she is not certain, never seeing these precious tattoos up close.  That would be Cullen Braewick, the youngest son. Yet Cul fears if he gets his vengeance against the man who put him on a slavers ship and then just acts like his rescuer to train him as a King’s man and make him a free man.

Just as the Wolf’s dark  twisted plan is for Cul to destroy his own family. Yet as a Kings man Cul has to listen to orders!Are they the Kings orders or just a madman's plot for vengeance? In addition his main priority is to keep the woman of his heart safe from harm. What will Cul do?

will these star crossed lovers find a happily ever after?  Will it end with the man she loves stealing her home and slaughtering all those she loves? Will her love turn into hate? Or will Cul finally be reunited with a family he never  knew he had? If that possibility can ever become a reality.

Plus many people  want to divide and conquer Cul’s prize from threats and jealousy. Find out how this serie finale ends in a shocking conclusion that will curl your toes!

I highly recommend this brilliant masterpiece. One of my favorite books of the year! A fast paced page turner! Another riveting adventure with non stop action, murder, treachery, mayhem, villains, vengeance, betrayal, brotherly love, passion, honor, forgiveness and love. All the elements that Scottish historical romance readers love! It will melt your heart and touch your soul!

Sadly this is the third book and finale of the Highland Warrior Series. I so loved all three novels, all brilliantly written. I think The Warrior of Clan Kincaid might be my favorite of the series. You can read this as well as a stand alone book. I personally like connecting the dots between each brother and previous book characters. I have also read each book in this series in under twenty-four hours which is rare and means its another Lily Blackwood masterpiece! I certainly hope this author has more scottish historical stories to tell.

This exhilarating book will absolutely blow you away! The setting is beautiful, dialogue is breathtaking, swoon worthy hero and protective heroine. A woman who will do anything to to care for those she loves! Brilliant plotting, holding my breath with anticipation not knowing what could possibly happen next!

Lily Blackwood is a truly gifted author that I can’t recommend enough!

Buy Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Clan-Kincaid-Highland/dp/1250084849/ref=mp_

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-warrior-of-clan-kincaid/id1176324567?mt=11

https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-warrior-of-clan-kincaid-lily-blackwood/1124362979

The Warrior of Clan Kincaid eBook by Lily Blackwood ... - Kobo.com

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-warrior-of-clan-kincaid

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250084859

The Highland Warrior Series
By Lily Blackwood

1)The Beast of Clan Kincaid - Niall And Elspeth
2)The Rebel of Clan Kincaid - Faelan and Tara
3)The Warrior of Clan Kincaid - TODAY 7/31/2018 Cullen and Kerryth

I received this book From Saint Martin’s Press publishers for a fair and honest review. I voluntarily agreed to read, review, blog and promote through netgalley. All words, ideas and thoughts are my own.