Audio: What happens in the Highlands by Anna Bradley

Narrated by: Jessica BrightSeries

Book 1, Cairncross Castle

Release date: 06-24-25

Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher: Tantor Media

Historical romance

This was the first time the Highlands were a bit scary, ok not that scary, it is just all the townsfolk are scared of the three sisters. I was expecting pitchforks. It is set in the 1700s and Cat does mention an grandaunt who was burned at the stake. See, scary.

There are three sisters, all redheads. And the village claims they are witches. But the truth is one is good with animals, one loves science, and one loves plants.

To make things worse, there is talk about a hidden treasure and they live alone. People have already tried taking said treasure.

In comes Hamish who feels that treasure is his. And he acts like such a arse, it took a long time for me to like him. I just wanted to kick him. They do eventually fall in love.

So to save everyone Cat goes on a treasure hunt with him, and yes they will fall in love, but, even though this book has a HEA I felt it was more a HFN because the book ends with a cliffie!

Good narration, I got the feel of the highlands.

In the months since their father, Rory, died, the MacLeod sisters have had to contend with bands of smugglers convinced he left a treasure buried within the walls of their home at Castle Cairncross. Only the most mystifying occurrences have foiled the thieves—stirring whispers that the sisters are sorceresses. Yet, they have no treasure, nor are they witches. However, each inexplicably possesses a unique ability. The eldest, Catriona, is a brilliant healer and alchemist—a skill she is about to put to unforeseen use . . .

Hamish Muir, the charismatic Marquess of Ballantyne and son of Rory’s business partner, has come to claim his share of the treasure. When he spies fiery-haired Cat in the village, he follows her. But the tables turn, and Hamish finds himself at Castle Cairncross—emerging from a daze . . .

Persuaded the castle harbors no treasure, Hamish remains certain Rory hid it somewhere. Cat offers a proposal: She will help Hamish decipher her father’s notes if he takes her on the treasure hunt with him—and her sisters are not left alone. Reluctantly, Hamish summons two Lairds to the castle. But as he and Cat set off to navigate a maze of maps and danger, a mutual respect—and attraction—ignites between them. Perhaps the real treasure isn’t gold after all . . .