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Brides of the Bloodstone #1
Tempted by Your Touch
A daring laird.
A defiant lady.
Can a magical stone unite them in wholly passionate matrimony?
Amid a furious blood feud sparked by a legendary and mystical stone, a determined laird seeks peace.
Robert Maxwell, eldest son of the notoriously ruthless Red Rowan, plans to set a new course for his irascible and war-hungry family by making peace with the clan's long-standing English rivals. And what better way to mark the beginning of a new era than by wedding the Graham family's most precious lady? Peace always comes at a price, and seducing a beautiful woman seems a small one to pay.
Incensed by her brother's scheme to marry her off to a Scottish barbarian, Caroline Graham is shocked to find her betrothed so pleasing to the eye. Nevertheless, she enters into the arrangement with a determinedly icy heart and a vow to resist her husband's every touch. But when she suspects she's merely a pawn in her brother's ultimate plan to destroy his ancient enemy for good—and to find and claim the storied magical stone as his own—Caroline is torn. Robert's bravery, loyalty, and charm have begun to melt her resistance. Is it possible that her sworn enemy is really the love of her life?
A defiant lady.
Can a magical stone unite them in wholly passionate matrimony?
Amid a furious blood feud sparked by a legendary and mystical stone, a determined laird seeks peace.
Robert Maxwell, eldest son of the notoriously ruthless Red Rowan, plans to set a new course for his irascible and war-hungry family by making peace with the clan's long-standing English rivals. And what better way to mark the beginning of a new era than by wedding the Graham family's most precious lady? Peace always comes at a price, and seducing a beautiful woman seems a small one to pay.
Incensed by her brother's scheme to marry her off to a Scottish barbarian, Caroline Graham is shocked to find her betrothed so pleasing to the eye. Nevertheless, she enters into the arrangement with a determinedly icy heart and a vow to resist her husband's every touch. But when she suspects she's merely a pawn in her brother's ultimate plan to destroy his ancient enemy for good—and to find and claim the storied magical stone as his own—Caroline is torn. Robert's bravery, loyalty, and charm have begun to melt her resistance. Is it possible that her sworn enemy is really the love of her life?
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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Jen Holling
15 books73 followersJen Holling lives in Oklahoma with her two children, boyfriend, and pets. She spent six years in the Air Force and holds degrees in electronics and behavioral studies. Her interests include reading, exercise, hiking, movies, music, and travel.
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
December 19, 2010
Granted this is the first book in the Brides of the Bloodstone trilogy but so far not as entertaining as the MacDonell Brides trilogy. This story didn't "suck me in" like the MacDonell Brides and I found myself having a difficult time staying focused during parts of the story but it was still a decent read.
Plot = B-
Romance = B
Sensuality = B
BOOK = B
Plot = B-
Romance = B
Sensuality = B
BOOK = B
October 7, 2009
This is the first book of a set of three. To end a fierce border war, a marriage is arranged between a leader of a Scottish clan & a proud member of the English family that has clashed with his family for years. Will they really fall in love or will the battle of wills deny them their true love?
April 15, 2011
Updating my "read" books. I reviewed this for All About Romance years ago. The review is archived HERE
June 4, 2011
Had a hard time putting this book down once I started it.
October 3, 2012
Interesting book a couple of twists to make it interesting.
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