In his case, as an unrepentant rakehell. Or so life had played out until Grandmother Hetty got a bee in her bonnet. Now the five Sharpe siblings face a daunting ultimatum: Marry by year's end - or kiss their inheritance goodbye. But his scheme backfires when he foils a robbery and rescues an American beauty instead. Maria in his bed. His rebellious charade may just call Hetty's bluff, but not before it becomes all too real - stirring up a love that tempts him to be a hellion no more. For more delightfully romantic and charming historical romance, don't miss the rest of Sabrina's Hellions Of Halstead Hall books.
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Praise for the Lavender Road novels: Allied troops are fighting their way across Europe. But rocket attacks on London are a chilling reminder that the war is far from over. Helen knows all too well how dangerous it is in war-torn France. Her friend Molly is finding it hard to stop thinking about the lovely Canadian pilot she met while nursing overseas, and the future she might have had, if only she had been good enough for him. Now Molly is back in London, determined to discover the truth about the mother who gave her up for adoption when she was four years old.
Victory may be just round the corner, but the fighting is far from over for the women of Lavender Road. Wonderful characters, a gripping storyline and great wartime detail' 'The girls' lives are embedded in fascinating historical detail and I almost felt I was a Lavender Road resident watching events unfold. The storyline is gripping right up to the final pages''The characters are finely drawn, and it was interesting to follow them on their various journeys. Parentless and alone on the streets of Liverpool, Lizzie must fight for a brighter future The Tempest family is all but destitute, barely able to put food on the table.
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Let legendary author Johanna Lindsey capture your heart with her unforgettable romance. He never fought for her hand or eloped with her as he promised and he thinks she'd still be willing to marry him? Hartley is equally shocked to literally run into his past love upon arriving at his brother's house.
Though he yearns to take advantage of this second chance to woo his beloved, he can hardly admit that he is secretly a spy - at least not until he can be sure he trusts her. But convincing Lady Anne to let him prove his sincerity by courting her respectably all over again might be his undoing. Because all he wants is to show her how much of a rogue he can be when the right woman is in his arms As the twentieth century dawns on the island of Rathlin, a place ravaged by storms and haunted by past tragedies, Nuala Byrne is faced with a difficult decision.
Abandoned by her family for the new world, she receives a proposal from the island's aging tailor. For the price of a roof over her head, she accepts. Meanwhile the island is alive with gossip about the strangers who have arrived from the mainland, armed with mysterious equipment which can reportedly steal a person's words and transmit them through thin air. When Nuala is sent to cook for these men - engineers, who have been sent to Rathlin by Marconi to conduct experiments in the use of wireless telegraphy - she encounters an Italian named Gabriel, who offers her the chance to equip herself with new skills and knowledge.
As her friendship with Gabriel opens up horizons beyond the rocky and treacherous cliffs of her island home, Nuala begins to realise that her deal with the tailor was a bargain she should never have struck. Widow Meriel Vyse is stunned speechless when someone tries to abduct her on her way to a ball. Fortunately, Quinn Raines, her secret beau, shows up to foil the attack. Unfortunately, as the two of them are struggling with her abductor, Meriel accidentally stabs Quinn with a knife.
Unbeknownst to Meriel, Quinn set up the fake abduction so he could play the hero and win her hand in marriage. But now that his plan has gone disastrously awry, can he convince her that he's still the man for her? For the first time, James Malory and his Anderson in-laws agree on something: James figured out who masterminded the dastardly plot and is leading a fleet of ships to the West Indies to deliver some Malory-style retribution. More interested in revenge than in finding a husband during her first London Season, Jack is furious that her father left her behind.
Then an intriguing stranger leads her and her older brother Jeremy to her mysterious abductor. But instead of capturing him, the Malory siblings wind up as his 'guests' on a ship sailing away from England. As Jack re-engages in a battle of wills with her all too attentive captor, she realizes he is no ordinary pirate, perhaps no pirate at all, but a nobleman determined to settle a score that dates back to the days when her father was known as Captain Hawk - and what endangers her most is the increasingly passionate attraction they feel for each other.
When Niall Lindsey, the Earl of Margrave, was forced to flee after killing a man in a duel, he expected Brilliana Trevor to wait for him. Seven years later, Niall has returned, disillusioned and cynical - so being blackmailed by the government into helping his former love catch a counterfeiter connected to her father doesn't improve his mood. The now widowed Brilliana wants nothing to do with the reckless rogue who she believes abandoned her to a dreary, loveless life, but she will do anything to save her father. Yet as their fake engagement brings long-buried feelings to the surface, can she let go of the old hurt and put her pride aside?
And will the pleasures of their renewed passion enable them both to rediscover love? To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother's death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings at high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling at London's gaming hells. George's Club, recognizes her and threatens to reveal her secret, she's determined to stop the enigmatic rakehell from ruining her plans.
Yeah, Kat gets into a lot of trouble in this book. I thought Rolfe and Kat were great together. They were both headstrong characters who wouldn't go down without a fight. Sure, sometimes they were their own worst enemy and would dig themselves in holes, but that made the story interesting.
I liked that the author didn't write their romance as a back and forth sort of thing. Instead, these two pretty much realize their attraction from the start and it builds from there. There's a few suspenseful moments that left me wondering if they were going to make it out unscathed and what would ultimately become of these two characters. In the end it was an enjoyable read. Jun 26, Stephanie Jump rated it it was ok.
I give an extra star for benefit of the doubt becase I lost patience with this one very quickly.
Highland Hellion (Highland Weddings, #3) by Mary Wine
I love strong heroines who can kick ass. After a lecture from her laird about the dangers of non friendly menfolk outside their keep, she goes off on her own one day on her horse, with no companion, not telling anyome she left or where she is going, and gets captured. She manages to escape by surprising her captors men who we Dnf. She manages to escape by surprising her captors men who were just looking to ransom her back by jumping off a stone on to her horse.
She goes home and all she feels is proud of herself. She goes back out almost next day or something similar, and tries to save some men against another group of men and gets captured again. Can you understand where I am going? She's outnumbered, a female, attemping to warn a group of men she didn't know and who could probably have had a better chance to handle things. Then it ends with the contrived "he tries to change who I am" romantic trope between this heroine and her hero.
If you want a similar story with a hwroine who deserves to live, try Maya Bank's highland series. May 30, Diana's rated it it was amazing Shelves: I absolutely loved Katherine and Rolfe.. Rolfe was doing the right thing but somehow it all backfired on him.. His honor and loyalty could have cost him everything including his life.. This was by far my favorite of the series.. Wine also set up the next storyline perfectly!
I for one cannot wait.. Decent read I felt it was slow moving a Katharine was a little to much a hellion for me.
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I like a strong heroine but she was annoying at times. Aug 02, Clarice rated it really liked it. Katherine and Rolfe are two of the proudest people that happen to run into each other. Katherine has heard most of her life that she is a bastard and English. Rolfe couldn't believe how well she fights and a passionate hellions with a penchant for reckless adventure to boot.
They much to learn about each other. May 25, Melanie rated it it was amazing. This is book three in Highland Weddings series and right now my favorite. The reason for it is its heroine and her backstory. As the story opens, I really thought I may not like her, but as I learned more about her, I liked her more and more. I admired her strength and pluck. I thought she held up her own against men or women and her relationship with the hero was so much fun to follow. This was a well plotted and fun story which moved fast and furious.
Characters in it were complex, fun and witt This is book three in Highland Weddings series and right now my favorite. Characters in it were complex, fun and witty and the setting magical as the author paints us time long passed with such details that sets ones imagination into overdrive. Melanie for b2b Gift copy provided by the publisher for an honest review Jun 17, Barbee rated it it was amazing. Highland Weddings, Book 3 Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of 1.
Tartan Book Reviews 3. He is the heir to a Highland Laird who hates the English. They meet hilariously too on a cattle stealing mission per say! Katherine is illegitimate and English born, but Book: Katherine is illegitimate and English born, but loves manly pursuits. Plus Katherine was kidnapped at the tender age of Fourteen. Instead he saw the danger this child was in, so he secretly brought her to Scotland. As her English step-mother was jealous of her, plus she was kidnapped for her dowry since her father was a wealthy English Earl.
She was saved from this situation and raised by a kind,caring,and good hearted Scottish family. The man who was supposed to be her husband is more of a big brothet Now she has become a total hellion. Will Rolfe MacTavish try to change her independent and tomboyish ways? Rolfe does not know what he is in for! As Kate may not have been born in Scotland but she is a Scottish lass in every way that counts! One spunky lass and will never surrender her independent ways.
So she enjoys freedom and manly pursuits,l more than the pursuits of Highland women. Running a home or needle point is not her thing at this time. Even though she does some amazing deeds there are some that will never approve of her English blood. His father wants no English under his roof! Yet Bhaic MacPherson killed him for good reason- wife stealin how can Rolfe save Kate and Kate stay together with so much danger in Scotland especially for an English Lass. Beside many oppose to a union between these two Mainly his father.
Will this star crossed together deny their true happiness or ignore everyone else and find true love? I think it is more fun as I enjoy connecting the character dots. Of course readers can read this book as a stand alone book too. I have been reading Mary Wine books for many years and she never disappoints me.
She is gifted in her unique storytelling signature style. Another novel with a breathtaking Alba setting, and spectacular dialogue with fabulous character development. In additionquick paced action packed plots within plots! This always makes you wonder what could possibly happen next? Plus it has all the elements Scottish historical romance readers love!
I highly recommend this book plus the entire Highland Wedding Series!
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It is an exhilarating read from start to finish! I received an advance reader copy from the publisher. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own. May 28, Deborah rated it it was amazing Shelves: Katherine is an illegitimate daughter of an earl. She was abducted and hauled off to Scotland when she was fourteen ,with the plans to marry her off. Marcus MacPherson rescued her from that fate.
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But being English in Scotland can be even worse, so he allowed her to train with the men disguised as a young lad. Katherine excelled in her training keeping up and even besting some of the men. She was strong in body and extremely strong-willed in spirit. When she was older and her gender was revealed Katherine is an illegitimate daughter of an earl. When she was older and her gender was revealed, she was forced to give up what she loved, and do things more common to what a woman would do within the clan.
No one liked her-the women she was forced to learn from, nor the men she trained with and used to call friend. Longing for a carefree existence once again, wishing she could ride her horse and clear her mind, she needed an escape! She took to riding in the wee hours of night. Happy with her capture, she surprised them all by leaping to her horse and riding away leaving their jaws dropped! Rolfe was excited that this woman had that ability, and where did she learn from? He vows to find out more! On another of Katherine's escapes, she sees another clan on MacPherson land-the Gordons.
They were a mean, take no prisoners, kill everybody and everything type of clan. She sees they were ready to capture Rolfe and his clansmen, so she distracts the Gordons putting the target on her. Katherine was captured even though she fought tooth and nail. Set before the Gordon laird, it's discovered she's a girl. He labels her a witch and that she will burn at the stake. Rolfe discovers Katherine was captured and feels it's his duty to save her since she saved him. Noble and honorable, but things don't go as Rolfe expects, and now he and Katherine are embroiled in a clan upheaval that could unite all the clans or make things even worse.
This story was filled with adventure! Katherine is one strong woman!! I liked her and her demeanor! You knew she was going to be a hellion as the book title refers but gosh, she was hell on wheels! And Rolfe, he struggles with his attraction to her. He is likeable guy with values weighed down by his position within the clan. Katherine makes him want to break out of that mold he's in. Their chemistry is immediate. Katherine struggles as well-not really knowing what to do. She's been among men most of her life and now her feminine side is rising to the forefront.
I liked how she took control and wasn't meek one bit! If she liked something, she let him know!! Overall this is one great historical to read! Plot twists, sexy times, and sheer adventure keep you enthralled from beginning to end! I especially loved the ending! If you love historicals or even if they are not your usual thing, give this one a try! It's a book worthy of diving into! The review and ratings are solely my opinion. Sep 01, Ren rated it did not like it.
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The first one I enjoyed, the second one I had some serious objections, and this third one was a waste of my time. This one features Katherine, the English girl rescued by Marcus in the second book. Makes sense because highland Scottish Women has a reputation for being trained and fierce. In fact, there is long legacy of female warriors. So why does this narrative begin with the men being in shock that she can handle a horse and dagger?
Why does that shock immediately accompany accusations of witchcraft? After saving him, he tells her he will beat her to teach her not to put herself in danger to protect him. Which I skipped reading because I was so disgusted with the dynamic at that point. Not once did I feel like the male became more tender and complex throughout the narrative or that they got to know each other throughout the story. And why is he forgiven all when his plan only landed him chains with NO plan to escape, while her plan worked flawlessly and secured all their freedom.
The whole thing is nauseating. Aug 13, A Klue rated it really liked it Shelves: A bonny lass somehow passing herself off as a lad always leaves me shaking my head, folks. But sometimes you just have to let it go and pretend that scenario would be possible. She certainly kept everyone on their toes, especially how she stupidly kept sneaking out of the castle and going riding alone at night. Rolfe was rea A bonny lass somehow passing herself off as a lad always leaves me shaking my head, folks. Rolfe was really everything I hoped he would be.
He pretty much fell for her at first glance and wanted to protect her from all the hatred that surrounded her just because she had noble English blood in her veins. Just know I tend to enjoy this author and am quick to read her books every time I get the chance. Though I am still upset what happened to Brenda Grant's character in the previous book.
Highland Weddings Book 3 , Author: This is not a detailed ARC review. Jun 14, Kim O'Daniel rated it it was amazing. Oh how I love historical romance, but through in a Scottish devil in a kilt and I am in love. This book was amazingly written. So developed and thought out. I so cannot wait to read more in the series. This book is about Rolfe and Katherine. You may remember Kat from Marcus and Helen's story.
But she is no longer the proper miss anymore. She is a hellion or so she has been told no longer aloud to train as a lad she now has to make it in the world as a lass. And she is none too happy about it. Whe Oh how I love historical romance, but through in a Scottish devil in a kilt and I am in love. But she showed him. But what is the saying out of the frying pan and into the fire. Well let just say she so messed up and now it is up to Rolfe to save her. And also deal with Marcus who is more of a dad to her.
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Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it when you do; they value your opinions too From there, he permitted her to train as a man would. However, he was not prepared for the day that she become a woman. This book tells us, Kat's life after 6 years.
What i love about this book is the way it was how they met and how they repeated saw each other.
It was one capture to another. I felt as though her life was a constant battle on survival and there were times that I wanted to shout at her for the decisions that she made. But the way she was treated at the latter part of the book? That was something i really want to reach out and yank someone and throw them away. It was too cruel. Most especially when he was so into Kat. There are times that I hated his decision, some of them were not well thought, However, I do admire him on the grounds that Kat is his price.
Yes, he wants to bed her, but he did not let passion over take his duty as a man,. For Kat is a maiden. I think that was one of the best parts of the book. I gave this 4 stars. Oct 16, Margo rated it really liked it. Katherine Carew, an Englishwoman, was rescued from the Scottish Court by Marcus McPherson and adopted into his clan when she was just He taught her to fight like a man but now that she is a woman he wants her to put aside those pursuits and learn to be a woman.
But Kate still rides the countryside at night, unbeknownst to her clan. One night she is almost captured by a raiding neighbour but she escapes. Later she is kidnapped by the Gordons who plan to burn her at the stake as a witch. But Laird McTavish has other ideas and her life is in peril. Rolfe wants to do the honourable thing but he doesn't want to dissapoint his father nor does he want to see Kate come to harm.
What is a good looking highlander to do? Nov 16, Shayna rated it it was ok. This happens with Romance series - by the third one I see that the author writes all all interactions the same way. The women and men are only slight variations from each other but have the same morals and beliefs so they're pretty interchangeable. The big sex scene that finally happens follows the same formula for each couple.
I was hoping this book would be different because the female and male lead were refreshingly different in the previous book. But here, where they are both full grown adul This happens with Romance series - by the third one I see that the author writes all all interactions the same way. But here, where they are both full grown adults, they continue to be gendered stereotypes with thick heads. I was really done with this book when Brenda, who had been raped and sex trafficked and wronged by all men, continued to be treated with male brutality.
Is every male character just a terrible person? It got gratuitous after awhile and I couldn't finish the book. Highland Hellion Here is another wonderful story by Mary Wine. The story is a girl trained in training yard with the men of the clan and trying to learn her place with clan. The hero trying to teach her a lesson about leaving the castle on her own. He saves her and marries her. The plots of Scotland and the recklessness of the heroine plus not starting a war because of her recklessness.
I enjoyed reading this book. Mary Wine is a wonderful writer. I hope you will enjoy reading this book as much a Highland Hellion Here is another wonderful story by Mary Wine. I hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I have. Great book Kathrine carew been abducted to the highlands as she grew she became trained as a warrior till oneday all felt she was to grown and needed to be in a womans place. As the hellion she is takes of her is spread thru the clans of the english hellion.
Till she meets her match by laird and son. Good book funny at times and just kept me turning lages till done. I recommend this book to all whom love highlander novels. Dec 22, Genesis rated it it was ok Shelves: The plot seems very formulaic and similar to the other books in the series and I think after reading them all within a few days, it's really grated on me. Also, their romance and the last third of the book felt unfinished and way too rushed.
We first met Kate in Highland Vixen. As Highland Hellion begins, she is all grown up and determined to be her own person. Having been trained to fight with the lads, Kate is competent with a knife and sword. However, as a young woman, she must now take her proper place in the clan. Determined to continue to be as independent as possible, Kate continues to ride off on her own. This leads to her being captured and imprisoned by the Gordons, enemies of the MacPhersons, her adopted clan.
Enter Rolfe MacTavish who is captivated by Kate and determined to help her out. However, his efforts to help her backfire and lead both of them into potentially more dangerous situations. How the two of them manage to extricate themselves and find their HEA makes for a very compelling story. Leave it to Mary Wine to weave together historical facts with romance, resulting in exciting adventures! Looking forward to many more books by this author. Sep 25, Pili rated it really liked it. Rolfe was a great character and I adored Katherine's fire and how she refused to not be herself and at the same time fight for Rolfe even to the point of risking herself.
Oct 15, Kimberly rated it really liked it. Wine consistently writes enjoyable romances, and this one is no exception. The series is continued in much the same manner as the other two. My only complaint is that it does become a little repetitive, and formulaic. But, if you're doing something right, why change it.
A feminist before her time Loved this third book in this series. I couldn't stop reading this one either. Mary Wine is one of my Go to author's when I want a good romantic highlander read. Aug 02, Connie Ballesteros rated it really liked it Shelves: The ending was so abrubt. Mary Wine has written over twenty novels that take her readers from the pages of history to the far reaches of space. Making historical garment Mary Wine has written over twenty novels that take her readers from the pages of history to the far reaches of space.
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