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Conquering the Scots #2
Wedded to the Wicked Highlander
“It will take more than an army of men to keep me from her.”
Lady Mary Underwood is shipped off to marry a notorious Laird, right after the death of her cruel husband. But she is tired of others deciding for her life, so she vows to make his life hell, in hopes he might send her away…
She never expected him to enjoy her shenanigans. Or that he would be so devilishly handsome.
Forced to become cruel to help his clan, Laird Christian has never wanted a bride. When a marriage of convenience is presented to him, he accepts on one it is strictly business. But he soon finds himself covered in the blood of those who tried to hurt his wife…
* Wedded to the Wicked Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Lydia Kendall and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
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Lady Mary Underwood is shipped off to marry a notorious Laird, right after the death of her cruel husband. But she is tired of others deciding for her life, so she vows to make his life hell, in hopes he might send her away…
She never expected him to enjoy her shenanigans. Or that he would be so devilishly handsome.
Forced to become cruel to help his clan, Laird Christian has never wanted a bride. When a marriage of convenience is presented to him, he accepts on one it is strictly business. But he soon finds himself covered in the blood of those who tried to hurt his wife…
* Wedded to the Wicked Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Lydia Kendall and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2023
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About the author
Lydia Kendall
100 books113 followersLydia Kendall has always been passionate about medieval romance. Having traveled to the Scottish Highlands several times as a young girl, she has always been drawn to their unparalleled beauty and history. A history that inspired stories of love and passion, mixed with tradition in the most appealing way for every hopeless romantic - much like herself.
Born in Denver, Colorado, Lydia Kendall has a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, and over the last decade she has been writing non-stop for several clients - that is until she decided to start publishing her own work. When she isn't writing, Lydia loves spending her time in the beautiful outdoors with her loving husband and baby daughter.
Follow Lydia on this sensational journey of hot highlanders, bonny lassies, and fierce passion...and find sheer pleasure in the magnificent world of the Scottish countryside - one that will sweep you off your feet and keep you begging for more!
Born in Denver, Colorado, Lydia Kendall has a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, and over the last decade she has been writing non-stop for several clients - that is until she decided to start publishing her own work. When she isn't writing, Lydia loves spending her time in the beautiful outdoors with her loving husband and baby daughter.
Follow Lydia on this sensational journey of hot highlanders, bonny lassies, and fierce passion...and find sheer pleasure in the magnificent world of the Scottish countryside - one that will sweep you off your feet and keep you begging for more!
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March 28, 2023
This is a well written book with strong characters in Mary and Christian. The author does a great job developing the story and painting her scenes perfectly. She adds a few twists along with the romance and delivers a terrific read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
March 5, 2023
4.5 stars!
Enemies-to-lovers with a grumpy hero, yes please!
Only knocked of half a star as I prefer 1st person.
Safe: no OW/OM
Enemies-to-lovers with a grumpy hero, yes please!
Only knocked of half a star as I prefer 1st person.
Safe: no OW/OM
March 27, 2023
I was in the mood for Scottish historical romance and read this book by Lydia Kendall. Meh. The FMC (female main character) kept falling for the MMC ... literally not figuratively. Like three maybe four times. Ugh.
I think this was supposed to have an enemies-to-lovers vibe or the sarcastic banter in an accent, but it didn't zing.
I think a big problem was that the English FMC was trying to instigate violence/anger in her Scottish fiance (in part because of an abusive ex-spouse), but she kept saying "so send me back to England" and all I kept thinking is why do you want to go back? There's no reason to go back even in her own inner monologue -- no independence, friends, misguided whatever that she could return to -- so when MMC finally says "okay I won't keep you here" and this is the big realization she actually wants to stay, the entire thing was just pointless.
Add to this the subplots that aren't fully explored (rumor has it Grandpa killed his son) or conveniently resolved (pregnant unwed naive younger sister has a miscarriage the same day she realizes she's preggo) and all I can say is....you can do better fellow readers.
Conclusion: I'll try another of this author's books to see if another is better. 1.5/5
I think this was supposed to have an enemies-to-lovers vibe or the sarcastic banter in an accent, but it didn't zing.
I think a big problem was that the English FMC was trying to instigate violence/anger in her Scottish fiance (in part because of an abusive ex-spouse), but she kept saying "so send me back to England" and all I kept thinking is why do you want to go back? There's no reason to go back even in her own inner monologue -- no independence, friends, misguided whatever that she could return to -- so when MMC finally says "okay I won't keep you here" and this is the big realization she actually wants to stay, the entire thing was just pointless.
Add to this the subplots that aren't fully explored (rumor has it Grandpa killed his son) or conveniently resolved (pregnant unwed naive younger sister has a miscarriage the same day she realizes she's preggo) and all I can say is....you can do better fellow readers.
Conclusion: I'll try another of this author's books to see if another is better. 1.5/5
February 16, 2023
A Compassionate Love For The Ages
Lydia Kendall out did herself with this one. You will experience tingles and chuckles , happiness and sadness, twists and surprises , that you will be racing through because your so connected to the characters and absorbed in the storyline. Everything about it has a unique little touch that you can’t forget.
Lady Mary Underwood had a terrible life. Laird Christian Rutherford life was not easy either. He was to get a wife and sire an heir whether he wanted one or not. She now a Widow was betrothed to him. Both now in place neither wanted.
This starts this Amazingly , Passionate,, Beautiful Tale of Mary and Christian filled with Love Romance and Endearment.
MUST READ!!!!!!!
Lydia Kendall out did herself with this one. You will experience tingles and chuckles , happiness and sadness, twists and surprises , that you will be racing through because your so connected to the characters and absorbed in the storyline. Everything about it has a unique little touch that you can’t forget.
Lady Mary Underwood had a terrible life. Laird Christian Rutherford life was not easy either. He was to get a wife and sire an heir whether he wanted one or not. She now a Widow was betrothed to him. Both now in place neither wanted.
This starts this Amazingly , Passionate,, Beautiful Tale of Mary and Christian filled with Love Romance and Endearment.
MUST READ!!!!!!!
February 23, 2023
Wedded to a wicked Highlander
Christian is Laird of his clan and he is a brooding, charming to those that is in his immediate family and fierce will protect his family and his clan at all cost. His Grandfather has arranged a marriage for him with an English lass who is a widow and Mary comes to him thinking all men are evil after her first marriage to a cruel discount and a brother who will sell her to the highest bidder. Christian will need all his charm and he has a lot to win Mary over and to let her see she can trust him. But evil lurks and Christian will have to protect Mary with his life so she is never harmed again .
Loved the characters in the story and Christians.character has it all. Received this book for an honest review.
Christian is Laird of his clan and he is a brooding, charming to those that is in his immediate family and fierce will protect his family and his clan at all cost. His Grandfather has arranged a marriage for him with an English lass who is a widow and Mary comes to him thinking all men are evil after her first marriage to a cruel discount and a brother who will sell her to the highest bidder. Christian will need all his charm and he has a lot to win Mary over and to let her see she can trust him. But evil lurks and Christian will have to protect Mary with his life so she is never harmed again .
Loved the characters in the story and Christians.character has it all. Received this book for an honest review.
March 5, 2023
Brother betrays sister but the joke's on him
This was one of those books where you know what's going to happen, but how?
Mary almost immediately is drawn to Christian, the Highlander her brother has chosen for her. Mary takes to the Highlands, the castle and staff almost immediately and her relationship with Christian is moving forward, helped by the loveable grandfather. The evil brother appears to try and get his hands on more money from Christian but his plans are foiled and Mary & Christian have a happy ending. We don't get to see a wedding, but it is something for our imagination.
This was one of those books where you know what's going to happen, but how?
Mary almost immediately is drawn to Christian, the Highlander her brother has chosen for her. Mary takes to the Highlands, the castle and staff almost immediately and her relationship with Christian is moving forward, helped by the loveable grandfather. The evil brother appears to try and get his hands on more money from Christian but his plans are foiled and Mary & Christian have a happy ending. We don't get to see a wedding, but it is something for our imagination.
January 28, 2025
A spirited story of a woman defying expectations. After her husband's death, her domineering brother arranges a marriage for her to a man with a fearsome reputation in the highlands. Determined to avoid another controlling husband, she vows to make her prospective husband's life a misery. However, she soon finds herself captivated by Laird Christian, who is both wickedly charming and surprisingly tender. Their undeniable chemistry ignites a passionate and dangerous romance. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Christian's 'wicked' reputation is a carefully crafted façade, protecting his clan from outside threats.
April 11, 2023
Scones and bannocks.
Laird Christian finally agreed to let his grandfather find him a bride for an arranged marriage. Mary was a English widow who was abused by her late husband. Her cruel brother arranged her second marriage right after the death of her husband giving Mary no time to recover from her past. Neither she nor Christian were excited about this marriage though they had an immediate attraction to each other. Mary was hopeful that this marriage would be different. Their story was an interesting one with great characters, family drama, and painful memories.
Laird Christian finally agreed to let his grandfather find him a bride for an arranged marriage. Mary was a English widow who was abused by her late husband. Her cruel brother arranged her second marriage right after the death of her husband giving Mary no time to recover from her past. Neither she nor Christian were excited about this marriage though they had an immediate attraction to each other. Mary was hopeful that this marriage would be different. Their story was an interesting one with great characters, family drama, and painful memories.
February 15, 2023
A Most Intriguing Story That I Enjoyed:
Lydia hit this story out of the park for me. I loved every minute of this amazing highland romance that was filled with many wonderful emotions and some not so wonderful but terrifying. The characters were very interesting and carried their relationship into a beautiful romance of lasting love.
My only confusing thought about the stories ending is why would they name their son after her brother?
Mature reader:
Lydia hit this story out of the park for me. I loved every minute of this amazing highland romance that was filled with many wonderful emotions and some not so wonderful but terrifying. The characters were very interesting and carried their relationship into a beautiful romance of lasting love.
My only confusing thought about the stories ending is why would they name their son after her brother?
Mature reader:
February 17, 2023
Mary lived a traumatic life with her husband who has died. Christian must find and marry to obtain an heir regardless of what he wanted. Mary is betrothed to him, but it isn't what either wants. Will they be able to settle into a life that gives them the love and happiness they both deserve? This story touched my heart and had me in Mary and Christian's corner.
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
February 14, 2023
Very Very Good Story!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and storyline so much. Except for her first husband and her brother! They were both monsters. Mary and Christian had so much going on. All the laughs and sneaking up on her. It was so fit when she actually got him back. Happy Family! On to the next book. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜😊😊😊😊😊
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and storyline so much. Except for her first husband and her brother! They were both monsters. Mary and Christian had so much going on. All the laughs and sneaking up on her. It was so fit when she actually got him back. Happy Family! On to the next book. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜😊😊😊😊😊
February 16, 2023
out of the battering box into his arms
What a life Mary had with her first husband, who beat her to teach her, never to show her love. Her husband dies what will become of Mary, will she find her new husband to be as her old one or will he surprise her and show her how to be truly loved.
What a life Mary had with her first husband, who beat her to teach her, never to show her love. Her husband dies what will become of Mary, will she find her new husband to be as her old one or will he surprise her and show her how to be truly loved.
February 22, 2023
Wedded to the Wicked Highlander
A very good story about a young English lady sent to be with a Scottish laird just after her husbands death Mary and Christian denied the attraction for a while but love wins The extended epilogue is also good Lydia always writes well This is the second book of this series
A very good story about a young English lady sent to be with a Scottish laird just after her husbands death Mary and Christian denied the attraction for a while but love wins The extended epilogue is also good Lydia always writes well This is the second book of this series
June 11, 2023
Twist and Turns
I truly enjoyed this story. Especially Matt. Enough surprises to make interesting. I was glad that The Lady told The Laird as to her life with the deceased husband early on. Should have been earlier warnings to the Laird re the brother's pension for cruelty and what happened to him in the end
I truly enjoyed this story. Especially Matt. Enough surprises to make interesting. I was glad that The Lady told The Laird as to her life with the deceased husband early on. Should have been earlier warnings to the Laird re the brother's pension for cruelty and what happened to him in the end
February 24, 2023
Finding love after pain.
I loved this book! Hooked from page one, I couldn't put it down. It's been a while since I've been so engrossed in a book but this one definitely put me there. Wonderful! Thank you Lydia for this!
I loved this book! Hooked from page one, I couldn't put it down. It's been a while since I've been so engrossed in a book but this one definitely put me there. Wonderful! Thank you Lydia for this!
February 25, 2023
Her brother betrayed her again!
As Mary is sold again by her cruel brother, her first husband was abusive, now sold again, this time to a cold Highland! But with his grandfather and sister, maybe it will work! Very interesting book!
As Mary is sold again by her cruel brother, her first husband was abusive, now sold again, this time to a cold Highland! But with his grandfather and sister, maybe it will work! Very interesting book!
March 3, 2023
Truly wonderful
Absolutely loved it. I loved how Matthew knew Mary was perfect for Christian. Mary was in an abusive marriage so she was extremely nervous about this arrangement. Mary’s brother is evil and uses Mary for financial gain. Very good story with a few surprises.
Absolutely loved it. I loved how Matthew knew Mary was perfect for Christian. Mary was in an abusive marriage so she was extremely nervous about this arrangement. Mary’s brother is evil and uses Mary for financial gain. Very good story with a few surprises.
March 13, 2023
Enjoyable
My first book by Lydia. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Really love books about other countries. Especially, enjoy accents from that country. Good story. Will be reading many more books from Lydia.
My first book by Lydia. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Really love books about other countries. Especially, enjoy accents from that country. Good story. Will be reading many more books from Lydia.
November 13, 2024
Great story!
I absolutely loved this story of life affirming love and triumph. I would recommend to anyone with a heart for scottish tales with a lot of love and a touch of misery. Great read!
I absolutely loved this story of life affirming love and triumph. I would recommend to anyone with a heart for scottish tales with a lot of love and a touch of misery. Great read!
November 13, 2024
Family relationships can be brutal.
This is a sad story of a brother jealous of his sister and so consumed with greed that he used her miserably. Fortunately his plans did not always work out and she finally found her happiness.
This is a sad story of a brother jealous of his sister and so consumed with greed that he used her miserably. Fortunately his plans did not always work out and she finally found her happiness.
February 18, 2023
Kind hearted laird helps heal an abused widow
I found this story a little slow and didn't pick up till the last 50 pages loved the grandfather character he was a hoot.
I found this story a little slow and didn't pick up till the last 50 pages loved the grandfather character he was a hoot.
February 21, 2023
Fulfilling redemption! Forced to marry a cruel viscount, Mary later became a widow; Christian grew up with a cruel father and is now laird. The two must, unwillingly, marry for convenience.
Enjoyable read with amusing banter between Mary, Christian and his family! The "bampot" and the "wise girl" make for a good read. 3 1 /2 stars.
Enjoyable read with amusing banter between Mary, Christian and his family! The "bampot" and the "wise girl" make for a good read. 3 1 /2 stars.
March 3, 2023
Great love story
This was a good book but the title threw me off. Mary’s brother was the wicked one. The love that developed after was good in the extended epilogue too.
This was a good book but the title threw me off. Mary’s brother was the wicked one. The love that developed after was good in the extended epilogue too.
October 23, 2024
Fantastic
I found this story to be Sold her And then kill them off women's brother Sold her Full drama action Suspense Deceit and treachery
I found this story to be Sold her And then kill them off women's brother Sold her Full drama action Suspense Deceit and treachery
November 15, 2024
Smart girl
I loved the book. I wish it went on further it was everything. I hoped sadness, happiness love can’t wait to read your next book. Loved it.
I loved the book. I wish it went on further it was everything. I hoped sadness, happiness love can’t wait to read your next book. Loved it.
November 18, 2025
3.5. Entertaining story. Anachronisms were distracting.
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