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Loading... The Reluctant Highlander: A Highland Romanceby Amanda Scott
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.  Mischenko | Nov 30, 2017 |   Too many historic romance stories are rather trite with merely a gesture to the history of the time of the story's setting. Not so with Ms Scott's first installment in the Highland Romance series. One imagines well the streets of Perth and the relationship between crown and church. One tastes the tang of blood on the battlefield and one experiences the lushness of the Highland's natural beauty. I am grateful to author Amanda Scott, publisher Open Road Media, Inc. and Goodreads First Reads for having provided a copy of this book. Their generosity, however, did not influence this review - the words of which are mine alone. (  ) KateBaxter | Aug 21, 2017 | 1420's Scotland. Lady Fiona Ormiston is a winsome stubborn lass and Sir Àdham MacFinlagh a thoughtful highlands warrior. The opening scenes are amusing. Fiona has a penchant for swimming where she shouldn't at a time that's definitely suspect. As a knight, Àdham sees it as his duty to rescue a damsel whom it seems doesn't think she needs rescuing. King James is bent on encouraging 'tactical marriages' where former enemies might be brought together, strengthening the kingdom. Fiona and Àdham fit into that category. But will taking Fiona back into the highland wilds be a blessing or a curse? Of course there are plots within plots and Fiona and Àdham Rae going to have their hands full in dealing with each other and the dangers that lurk beyond their horizon. The thing is Fiona doesn't have too good a sense of direction. This is a mixed blessing at times. The story flows well. An enjoyable romantic historical highland novel. A NetGalley ARC (  ) eyes.2c | Jun 23, 2017 | There’s a lot to like about this story, aside of being well written and researched. I found the story sweet and heartwarming. The couple was engaging and their story compelling. Fiona was sweet as much as she was strong and adventurous. She was a perfect match for Adham, an Alpha male warrior with shades of Beta hero tendencies. What I found fascinating was the political plot to this story. I loved the history and intrigue of the setting and if you're into that sort of thing, I think you'll gobble it up. I really liked this story and highly recommend it for its history and suspense as much as for action and romance. Melanie for b2b Gift copy provided by the publisher for an honest review ( ) bookworm2bookworm | Jun 14, 2017 | no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesHighland Nights (book 1)
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HTML:An uncertain bride looks for love with a man as wild and mysterious as his Highland home in this new Scottish romance from a USA Todayâ??bestselling author. Ordinarily, Lady Fiona Ormiston wouldn't think of forming an alliance with an ungroomed, barbaric Highlander, despite the protection he offers. But now, by request of the king, Sir Adham MacFinlagh, a brazen stranger and outsider unlike anyone she has met before, is to be her husband. Torn from solitude and the comfort of her family to make a home with the rugged knight, Fiona surrenders to Adham's powerfully passionateâ??and shockingly tenderâ??touch, only to discover her new husband's family ties may lie with an enemy of the king. A sense of duty may have brought Adham to the marriage bed, but it's his powerful feelings for his beautiful, willful wife that will be his undoing. Ultimately, the bold knight will have to decide: Does his allegiance lie with his blood ties to the man who hopes to bring down the king or with the bride who has stolen his heart? From the author "frequently credited with creating the subgenre" of Scottish romance with her Lairds of the Loch and Secret Clan series, The Reluctant Highlander is a rich historical tale of intrigue and desire (Library Journal). The Reluctant Highlander is the 1st book in the Highland Nights series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. No library descriptions found. |
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I'll start by saying that I adored the main story and elements. It kept my attention and I didn't feel bored throughout. I loved the writing style and the character descriptions. I was pleased with the way the story unfolded and became adventurous at times.
I did feel like it was lacking a tad on the romance factor and found myself wanting a more bold relationship between the two which seemed to be absent. However, it's still a great book and I'm glad to have read it.
Thanks to Netgalley for sharing a copy with me.
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