Historical Romance
352 pages, paperback
Available March 13, 2013
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Review copy provided by publisher
Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting.
Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her—even if it means losing her forever.
First Date: There's just something about a man in a kilt that makes me swoon. Throw in the gorgeous accent and I'm a puddle on the floor so this first date went swimmingly. Dressed in said kilt with that drool-worthy accent, Bowen Montgomery is strong and manly and has very sexy knees (I'm just assuming. I mean, the rest of him is all ripply and gorgeous so I'm projecting.). He's also a really good guy, willing to look past his prejudices against the McHughs and beneath all the muck the McHughs painted Genevieve with to see the beautiful, broken woman beneath.
Second Date: Why everybody gotta hate on Genevieve? Sure, she's been uglied up by the bad dude and they all think she slept with him (which she did but only because she was forced) but she's sweet and quiet and tries her best not to rock the boat (well, except that one time when she ratted the McHugh out to the Montgomerys and brought down their wrath). Don't they see that she's only trying to help them? Poor Genevieve.
Third Date: A pretty good date all around, though I wish Genevieve would have stood up for herself a bit more, even with Bowen. The option to call for a fourth date is in play but only if Bowen brings me chocolate while wearing his kilt...and only his kilt. It is Valentine's Day, after all.
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Gosh those books scream "guilty pleasure - pick me up" at me.. Do you hear that? :)
ReplyDeleteI also love sexa Highlander books.. *swoon*
I see her on Saturday at an event. I am totally going to try not to fan girl all over her. Between these and the KGI books it will be hard though :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, man with an accent and a kilt. Sexy. I'll join you in the puddle on the floor.
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Ahhhh! I can't wait for this book Mary! I loved book one, and I can tell I'm going to be rooting for Genevieve because the brothers in these books (on both sides) can be a lot to deal with. Poor girl. I'm encouraged that you liked it enough to consider a fourth date. A kilt and chocolate fourth date. Win.
ReplyDeleteI need more Highlanders. I believe I have the first book in this series. Mmmm. *wanders off*
ReplyDeleteLoved the first book! Can't wait to read this one. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha I love the fourth date conditional—chocolate and kilt only! I like how you roll. This book sounds like a must read for me—I also have a big soft spot for a kilt and an accent. So glad you enjoyed this! And poor Genevieve. I hate when one character gets an unfair shake. I'm sure I'll be rooting for her too. :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I don't know about a man in a kilt, but I DO know that I love Maya Banks and this is the only series I haven't read yet. Well, that and her new book, Rush. I'll definitely give it a chance.
ReplyDeleteYou can't help but love a man in a kilt. Swoon!!! I really wish we had highlanders now. I would totally marry one. ;) I really need to read this series! I have the first two books on my shelf so I don't know what's stopping me!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really good book!
ReplyDeletethough yeah, in historical I often find myself wishing the girls would stand up for themselves a little more. :D
Also, liked the date format!! It was sweet.
Hehe, men in kilts >.< This sounds like a pretty good series I've actually heard a lot about this author and she's on my list of authors to try out soon! Great review, muffin!
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