In Bed with a Highlander
by Maya Banks
Ewan McCabe, the eldest, is a warrior determined to vanquish his enemy. Now, with the time ripe for battle, his men are ready and Ewan is poised to take back what is his—until a blue-eyed, raven-haired temptress is thrust upon him. Mairin may be the salvation of Ewan's clan, but for a man who dreams only of revenge, matters of the heart are strange territory to conquer.
The illegitimate daughter of the king, Mairin possesses prized property that has made her a pawn—and wary of love. Her worst fears are realized when she is rescued from peril only to be forced into marriage by her charismatic and commanding savior, Ewan McCabe. But her attraction to her ruggedly powerful new husband makes her crave his surprisingly tender touch; her body comes alive under his sensual mastery. And as war draws near, Mairin's strength, spirit, and passion challenge Ewan to conquer his demons—and embrace a love that means more than revenge and land.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~351
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is In Bed with a Highlander?
In Bed with a Highlander is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
- Kidnapping
- Sexual assault
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How spicy is In Bed with a Highlander?
In Bed with a Highlander is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
Is In Bed with a Highlander a standalone?
No. In Bed with a Highlander is book 1 of 3 in McCabe Trilogy. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in In Bed with a Highlander?
In Bed with a Highlander features scottish / highlander, arranged marriage, alpha hero, royalty. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does In Bed with a Highlander have content warnings?
Our notes for In Bed with a Highlander include: death of a loved one, kidnapping, sexual assault, graphic violence. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after In Bed with a Highlander?
If you loved In Bed with a Highlander, try Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. They share its scottish / highlander and arranged marriage energy at a similar spice level.