Highland Velvet
Montgomery/Taggert
Scottish heiress Bronwyn MacArran is ordered to marry Stephen Montgomery, an Englishman her clan despises. Bronwyn refuses to bow to her husband, and Stephen sets out to win both her and her people. A Montgomery saga romance.
About This Book
Highland Velvet is a historical romance novel by Jude Deveraux, first published in 1982 by Pocket. It is part of the Montgomery/Taggert series and runs 359 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 1982
- Length
- 359 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A defiant Scottish heiress is forced into a marriage with an Englishman her clan despises.
- Historical romance fans
- Readers who enjoy clan-based conflict
- Tense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Plot relies heavily on conventional forced-marriage tropes
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Contested
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Bronwyn MacArran, a spirited Scottish heiress, finds herself at the center of a political and personal storm when she is ordered to marry Stephen Montgomery, an Englishman representing the adversary of her people. As Bronwyn stubbornly refuses to submit to her new husband, Stephen must navigate the hostility of her clan while attempting to win her heart.
Central Conflict
The clash between Bronwyn's loyalty to her clan and her forced marriage to an Englishman she is expected to despise.
Setting
Scotland
Strengths
- Classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic
- Strong historical setting
Consider before reading
- Plot relies heavily on conventional forced-marriage tropes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Published
- 1982
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 359 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780671450342
- ISBN-10
- 0671450344
Highland Velvet: quick answers
- Who wrote Highland Velvet?
- Highland Velvet was written by Jude Deveraux.
- When was Highland Velvet published?
- Highland Velvet was first published in 1982 by Pocket.
- What genre is Highland Velvet?
- Highland Velvet is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
- How many pages is Highland Velvet?
- Highland Velvet is 359 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Highland Velvet part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Montgomery/Taggert series.
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