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Skye's Legacy #5
Just Beyond Tomorrow
With his father dead and his mother in France, Patrick Leslie, Duke of Glenkirk, discovers the obligations of the estate and its people are now his alone. But during a day of hunting, a chance meeting ensures that he will not be alone much longer, for to obtain the deserted castle and lands adjoining his, Patrick must agree to take something else, as well--a bride. Flanna Brodie, heiress to Brae, is as vibrant and beautiful as the Scottish countryside, and just as wild. She wants no man--only her freedom. But the passions Patrick awakens in her run deeper than those of the flesh. The independent Flanna is determined to champion the royal Stuarts' cause, and restore Charles II to his throne despite her husband's objections. Patrick knows the dangers of such political intrigues; that the Stuarts have always brought misfortune to the Leslies of Glenkirk, and that a roguish king will ask far more of the naive duchess than a simple vow of fealty--forcing Patrick and Flanna to choose between the threat of wounded pride, and the promise of a lasting love both secretly yearn for . . . Contains mature themes.
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2023
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Bertrice Small
216 books1,128 followersBertrice Williams was born on December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the daughter of Doris S. and David R. Williams, both broadcasters. She studied at Attended Western College for Women and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. On October 5, 1963, she married George Sumner Small, a photographer and designer with a History Major at Princeton. They had a son Thomas David. She lived on eastern Long Island for over 30 years. Her greatest passions were her family; Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.
Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.
Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.
Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.
Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.
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December 29, 2010I love the entire series of Sky OMally and her children it's like living in what ever era Beatrice is writing about when she tells you the story
March 27, 2018
grandson of Skye Son of Jasmine and brother of Fortune
November 7, 2008
I loved reading this book! It gave me a lot of good ideas about being honest and loving my husband to the utmost!
This book also helped me to seek those things that really matters in life! Life's too short for a lot of hang-ups!
This book also helped me to seek those things that really matters in life! Life's too short for a lot of hang-ups!
September 1, 2020
Amazing as always
Loved this one to add to the omalley series my Al time favorite reads ever recomindcstartingvay the begining with skye omalleys story can't put them down and they keep going
Loved this one to add to the omalley series my Al time favorite reads ever recomindcstartingvay the begining with skye omalleys story can't put them down and they keep going
August 13, 2023
I like how Patrick realized almost immediately that he was in the wrong. It took some time, and a kick in the tookus from his older brother, but he made amends and apologized. Fianna was also in the wrong by expecting him to believe her completely when she didn't have faith in him.
May 30, 2017
3.25 stars
I really enjoy Small's books when there is really strong leading lady in them that doesn't give to flyin' you know whats.
I really enjoy Small's books when there is really strong leading lady in them that doesn't give to flyin' you know whats.
June 2, 2020
Carly is manager of real estate firm. Fun to read book recognizing the beautiful area of Bar Harbor Maine. She falls in love with a client looking for a special home.
June 15, 2023
I enjoyed this book and the entire series.
October 12, 2024
Love this too!
May 22, 2015
Just Beyond Tomorrow is the fifth book in Bertrice Small's Skye's Legacy series. Each volume concerns itself with a different great grandchild of Skye O'Malley, the namesake of Small's most popular book that spawned dozens of sequels. But do not worry if you have not read the preceding books, for the majority of JBT repeats, again and again, and then a few more times, the summary of each book that came before. Now, I am a fan of Small and I don't mind her wanting to give some background for her readers who are not familiar with her epic family saga, but the repetitions in this book were so numerous and tedious that I found myself skimming the last quarter. It was a huge relief when I finally arrived at its conclusion, contrary to the sadness I usually feel when a great book ends and I don't want to let go.
As is typical with this author, there are two competing plots in JBT, one a romance and the other a historical fiction. Here, the romance takes a backseat to the story of the Civil War in England that pits a desperate Charles II against the so-called Protector Cromwell and his Puritan faction. The Duke Patrick Leslie would like nothing more than to be left alone in his great Scottish stronghold, the castle of Glenkirk, far from any war. Problem is he needs a wife to ensure an heir. Enters Flaming Flanna Brodie, a fiery red haired Highland lass who shoots a mean arrow and wants to be independent. I swear Small needs to be paid by Disney for stealing her Flanna character and turning her into Merida from the animated film Brave.
The problem with this book was that neither Patrick nor Flanna were particularly interesting characters and their initial meeting and all ensuing tension in their courtship so artificial that it was impossible for me to care. When that happens, I can usually at least delight in Small's whimsical historical fiction but again, Charles II's problems did not engage me.
This was not my favorite Small book and I would not recommend it except for those hardcore fans who are making their way through each of her numerous books about the descendants of the Leslie and Marisco matriarchs.
As is typical with this author, there are two competing plots in JBT, one a romance and the other a historical fiction. Here, the romance takes a backseat to the story of the Civil War in England that pits a desperate Charles II against the so-called Protector Cromwell and his Puritan faction. The Duke Patrick Leslie would like nothing more than to be left alone in his great Scottish stronghold, the castle of Glenkirk, far from any war. Problem is he needs a wife to ensure an heir. Enters Flaming Flanna Brodie, a fiery red haired Highland lass who shoots a mean arrow and wants to be independent. I swear Small needs to be paid by Disney for stealing her Flanna character and turning her into Merida from the animated film Brave.
The problem with this book was that neither Patrick nor Flanna were particularly interesting characters and their initial meeting and all ensuing tension in their courtship so artificial that it was impossible for me to care. When that happens, I can usually at least delight in Small's whimsical historical fiction but again, Charles II's problems did not engage me.
This was not my favorite Small book and I would not recommend it except for those hardcore fans who are making their way through each of her numerous books about the descendants of the Leslie and Marisco matriarchs.
September 2, 2025
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They say fortune favored the bold well she hoped that was true because her family was counting on her and unfortunately she only had one thing of any real worth.
However her feelings for the man she'd come to hold high in her esteem had been sent on an mission for the King.
Then she was tricked, manipulated and lied to be the man who swore his undying friendship for her man.
She could have curled up and died but that was never her way she would endure one day at a time.
Fiona never understood why men had to be so pig head and allow their precious pride to lead them down dangerous paths of no return.
Again and again life kept moving and changing from one triumph to the next tragedy and when there was nothing left.
She returned to the very last place still available to her.
They say fortune favored the bold well she hoped that was true because her family was counting on her and unfortunately she only had one thing of any real worth.
However her feelings for the man she'd come to hold high in her esteem had been sent on an mission for the King.
Then she was tricked, manipulated and lied to be the man who swore his undying friendship for her man.
She could have curled up and died but that was never her way she would endure one day at a time.
Fiona never understood why men had to be so pig head and allow their precious pride to lead them down dangerous paths of no return.
Again and again life kept moving and changing from one triumph to the next tragedy and when there was nothing left.
She returned to the very last place still available to her.
October 22, 2015
Bertrice Small has remained one of my favorite author's over the years. This book is not as adventurous as the rest of the series. My favorite part of this book (as well as the others) is that characters from the other books are involved. This book centers around Patrick, the Duke of Glenkirk, and his new wife but his mother and two of his brothers play a part in this story. Despite the lesser amount of adventure this book was really good and I am looking forward to reading the next (and final) book in this series.
March 4, 2009
Flanna was not my favorite of Small's heroine's but still a very enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to (and dreading) the last book in the series. Can't wait to see how Small ends Skye's Legacy but it will be hard to say goodbye to these characters I have come to know so well.
December 3, 2014
Enjoyed the book, ending was different than I thought it would be
Very good book, a lot of family history in it. Going over some of the things that were in previous books. All tie together very nicely
Very good book, a lot of family history in it. Going over some of the things that were in previous books. All tie together very nicely
November 24, 2017
Enjoyed it as I usually do Bertrice Small's books.
June 21, 2010
LOVED the entire series!
June 14, 2022
Historical romance with plenty of sizzle. Patrick marries for the land that he desires while finding his wife the real prize.
October 6, 2016
Just Beyond Tomorrow
Bertrice Small created quite a character when she decided on Flanna for Patrick. Once again with the history being inserted at times the story seems so real
Bertrice Small created quite a character when she decided on Flanna for Patrick. Once again with the history being inserted at times the story seems so real
April 2, 2014
No. 5 in the Skye O'Malley Saga.
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