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Sins of the Highlander
"Readers can always count on Mason for fast-paced, exciting adventures with detailed historical backdrops that showcase sizzling passion and steamy love scenes."—RT Book Reviews
ABDUCTION
Never had Elspeth Stewart imagined her wedding would be interrupted by a dark-haired stranger charging in on a black stallion, scooping her into his arms, and carrying her off across the wild Scottish highlands. Pressed against his hard chest and nestled between his strong thighs, she ought to have feared for her life. But her captor silenced all protests with a soul-searing kiss, giving Elspeth a glimpse of the pain behind his passion—a pain only she could ease.
OBSESSION
"Mad Rob" MacLaren thought stealing his rival's bride-to-be was the perfect revenge. But Rob never reckoned that this beautiful, innocent lass would awaken the part of him he thought dead and buried with his wife. Against all reason, he longed to introduce the luscious Elspeth to the pleasures of the flesh, to make her his, and only his, forever.
With two clans against them burning for battle, they must find a way to join together—body, breath, and soul. Or both will be made to pay for the… SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER
ABDUCTION
Never had Elspeth Stewart imagined her wedding would be interrupted by a dark-haired stranger charging in on a black stallion, scooping her into his arms, and carrying her off across the wild Scottish highlands. Pressed against his hard chest and nestled between his strong thighs, she ought to have feared for her life. But her captor silenced all protests with a soul-searing kiss, giving Elspeth a glimpse of the pain behind his passion—a pain only she could ease.
OBSESSION
"Mad Rob" MacLaren thought stealing his rival's bride-to-be was the perfect revenge. But Rob never reckoned that this beautiful, innocent lass would awaken the part of him he thought dead and buried with his wife. Against all reason, he longed to introduce the luscious Elspeth to the pleasures of the flesh, to make her his, and only his, forever.
With two clans against them burning for battle, they must find a way to join together—body, breath, and soul. Or both will be made to pay for the… SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER
347 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2010
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Connie Mason
141 books534 followersConnie Mason or Cara Miles is the best-selling author of more than fifty historical romances and novellas. Her tales of passion and adventure are set in exotic as well as American locales. Connie was named Story Teller of the Year in 1990 by Romantic Times and was awarded Career Achievement award in the Western category by Romantic Times in 1994. Connie makes her home in Tarpon Springs, Florida with her husband Jerry.
Prior to her first published work in 1984, Connie was a full time homemaker. Always an avid reader, writing was one of Connie's dreams.
In 1995 Connie was featured on a segment of the CBS news show 48 Hours, a television production that devoted an entire program to the romance novel industry. Connie was also featured in an article published by National Inquirer.
In addition to writing and traveling, Connie enjoys telling anyone who will listen about her three children and nine grandchildren, and sharing memories of her years living abroad in Europe and Asia as the wife of a career serviceman. In her spare time Connie enjoys reading, dancing, playing bridge and freshwater fishing with her husband.
Prior to her first published work in 1984, Connie was a full time homemaker. Always an avid reader, writing was one of Connie's dreams.
In 1995 Connie was featured on a segment of the CBS news show 48 Hours, a television production that devoted an entire program to the romance novel industry. Connie was also featured in an article published by National Inquirer.
In addition to writing and traveling, Connie enjoys telling anyone who will listen about her three children and nine grandchildren, and sharing memories of her years living abroad in Europe and Asia as the wife of a career serviceman. In her spare time Connie enjoys reading, dancing, playing bridge and freshwater fishing with her husband.
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January 6, 2023
The first half was enjoyable—kidnapping, a battle with a hungry pack of wolves, kissing and pleasure for the heroine on a boat. The second half kind of dragged and the witch trial irritated me so much.
January 5, 2012
Story Rating 4 stars
Character Rating 4 stars
Romance Rating 4 stars
Heat Level 3.5 stars
Overall Rating 4 stars
I must say that I REALLY liked this book from beginning to end. The story line kept me very interested as did the characters. The love scenes were very sensual and very well done. I shed a few tears along the way but the story ended with the HEA that I always' crave.
I'm very glad that Connie Mason seems to be on track again. I have read almost ALL of her book's and have loved too many to count. I have already placed her next book Lord Of Fire and Ice on my wish list it will be released July, 1.
Character Rating 4 stars
Romance Rating 4 stars
Heat Level 3.5 stars
Overall Rating 4 stars
I must say that I REALLY liked this book from beginning to end. The story line kept me very interested as did the characters. The love scenes were very sensual and very well done. I shed a few tears along the way but the story ended with the HEA that I always' crave.
I'm very glad that Connie Mason seems to be on track again. I have read almost ALL of her book's and have loved too many to count. I have already placed her next book Lord Of Fire and Ice on my wish list it will be released July, 1.
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April 27, 2017CM co-wrote this book with another author and sadly u can tell. Not her usual compelling story.
December 2, 2016
Enjoyable read of Mad Rob who kidnaps Elspeth from the very man responsible for the death of the H's wife. The revenge plot goes awry when the two main characters fall in lust then love.
Mad Rob makes a terrible wannabe vengeful H. He's another blatantly studly hero that keeps forgetting that being charming, seductive, nicely alpha male, over-protective and therefore guilt-ridden over the heroine are not the qualities of a good villain in training.
Elspeth, a virginal heroine with the Sight, is a great sport about being kidnapped not only on her wedding day but out of the church. It doesn't hurt that Rob is a cutie pie in a kilt.
Some great secondary characters I would love to have seen a lot more of including a giant with an awesome deerhound and a medicine woman. One pet peeve is an evil interfering crone DOES NOT get her due despite trying to get the heroine burned at the stake, but you can't have it all.
Mad Rob makes a terrible wannabe vengeful H. He's another blatantly studly hero that keeps forgetting that being charming, seductive, nicely alpha male, over-protective and therefore guilt-ridden over the heroine are not the qualities of a good villain in training.
Elspeth, a virginal heroine with the Sight, is a great sport about being kidnapped not only on her wedding day but out of the church. It doesn't hurt that Rob is a cutie pie in a kilt.
Some great secondary characters I would love to have seen a lot more of including a giant with an awesome deerhound and a medicine woman. One pet peeve is an evil interfering crone DOES NOT get her due despite trying to get the heroine burned at the stake, but you can't have it all.
January 6, 2012
Mad Rob McLaren is on a mission of vengeance. Two years ago, Lachlan Drummond kidnapped his wife, just days after their wedding. He raped her; and she killed herself. But despite Rob's effort, Drummond refuses to face him in combat. So Rob kidnaps Drummond's bride from the altar, hoping to finally get the battle he's due.
The thing is, Rob never thought about Elspeth at all. He never considered the hell a kidnapping would put Drummond's betrothed through. And he certainly never expected the woman to get under his skin. But that is exactly what happens.
As Rob and Elspeth make their way back to Rob's castle, they begin to fall for each other. But they must sidestep danger from Drummond and his men the entire time. And once they reach their destination, they face more treachery and obstacles, as people and circumstances work to keep them apart.
The story doesn't exactly tread new ground. But Rob makes a pretty sympathetic hero, as he mourns his first wife and tremulously experiences a second chance at love. Elspeth is a brave and loyal lass, who discovers passion and love for the first time under Rob's experienced hand. There is also a touch of the supernatural, with Elspeth's gift of foresight.
Drummond makes for a kind of one-dimensional villain. And I would have liked to experience more of Rob's emotional journey into his love for Elspeth. It kind of felt like he took the words out of her mouth and let her brand his feelings. I would have preferred to see him find and recognize his feelings on his own.
I liked it well enough. Kilts and brogues abound. But not much in the way of surprises. 3 1/2 stars.
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The thing is, Rob never thought about Elspeth at all. He never considered the hell a kidnapping would put Drummond's betrothed through. And he certainly never expected the woman to get under his skin. But that is exactly what happens.
As Rob and Elspeth make their way back to Rob's castle, they begin to fall for each other. But they must sidestep danger from Drummond and his men the entire time. And once they reach their destination, they face more treachery and obstacles, as people and circumstances work to keep them apart.
The story doesn't exactly tread new ground. But Rob makes a pretty sympathetic hero, as he mourns his first wife and tremulously experiences a second chance at love. Elspeth is a brave and loyal lass, who discovers passion and love for the first time under Rob's experienced hand. There is also a touch of the supernatural, with Elspeth's gift of foresight.
Drummond makes for a kind of one-dimensional villain. And I would have liked to experience more of Rob's emotional journey into his love for Elspeth. It kind of felt like he took the words out of her mouth and let her brand his feelings. I would have preferred to see him find and recognize his feelings on his own.
I liked it well enough. Kilts and brogues abound. But not much in the way of surprises. 3 1/2 stars.
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October 23, 2025
Trying to read the Scottish dialect feels like I’ve got a concussion the entire time but otherwise it’s fun 🤩
January 13, 2012
Favorite Line: “Of all the dunderheaded…a woman has eyes and ears and the wit God gave her, and the eejit thinks her a witch!” (p. 166, egalley)
Okay, I’m going to be brutally honest. I was bored with Sins of the Highlander despite a kidnapping, wolf attack and siege. I was also slightly irritated with the heroine. She couldn’t seem to make up her mind about what she wanted out of life.
Elspeth begins the book as a young woman determined to be a good daughter. This means she is willing to enter into an arranged marriage and has been a chaste young woman who practiced proper etiquette. This seems to quickly go out the window after she meets her kidnapper, a highland laird named Rob.
For Rob she is willing to give it all, even knowing everything he does is for his dead wife. Elspeth throws away her virginity and hopes of marriage to be her kidnapper’s whore. Like many other historical romances these days, there is a slight paranormal aspect to the story. The heroine has “the sight.” Considering the historical period in which the story is set you can imagine the predictable issue that ability results in.
I think my biggest problem with the story is that it felt superficial. The characters felt one-dimensional. I didn’t believe in any of the characters. For example, Elspeth’s father was a loving father who couldn’t see the obvious villain right in front of his face. I found him to be silly beyond belief. Elspeth’s mother was an overwrought woman incapable of thinking. Rob was a typical male who never really caught my fancy.
I was underwhelmed by Sins of the Highlander, but I seem to be in the minority. Other sites like You Gotta Read Reviews, Long and Short Reviews, Book Addict Patti and Night Owl Romance had a much more positive reaction to the book that I did. What I found to be old and tedious they found pleasure in. That’s fine. I swear, I’ve read the old Julie Garwood Scottish romances so many times that I’ve had to replace all of them more than once. Sure they’re similar, but I love them. I didn’t have that reaction to Sins of the Highlander. I sighed a lot and couldn’t wait to finish the book.
Scooper Speaks
Okay, I’m going to be brutally honest. I was bored with Sins of the Highlander despite a kidnapping, wolf attack and siege. I was also slightly irritated with the heroine. She couldn’t seem to make up her mind about what she wanted out of life.
Elspeth begins the book as a young woman determined to be a good daughter. This means she is willing to enter into an arranged marriage and has been a chaste young woman who practiced proper etiquette. This seems to quickly go out the window after she meets her kidnapper, a highland laird named Rob.
For Rob she is willing to give it all, even knowing everything he does is for his dead wife. Elspeth throws away her virginity and hopes of marriage to be her kidnapper’s whore. Like many other historical romances these days, there is a slight paranormal aspect to the story. The heroine has “the sight.” Considering the historical period in which the story is set you can imagine the predictable issue that ability results in.
I think my biggest problem with the story is that it felt superficial. The characters felt one-dimensional. I didn’t believe in any of the characters. For example, Elspeth’s father was a loving father who couldn’t see the obvious villain right in front of his face. I found him to be silly beyond belief. Elspeth’s mother was an overwrought woman incapable of thinking. Rob was a typical male who never really caught my fancy.
I was underwhelmed by Sins of the Highlander, but I seem to be in the minority. Other sites like You Gotta Read Reviews, Long and Short Reviews, Book Addict Patti and Night Owl Romance had a much more positive reaction to the book that I did. What I found to be old and tedious they found pleasure in. That’s fine. I swear, I’ve read the old Julie Garwood Scottish romances so many times that I’ve had to replace all of them more than once. Sure they’re similar, but I love them. I didn’t have that reaction to Sins of the Highlander. I sighed a lot and couldn’t wait to finish the book.
Scooper Speaks
May 5, 2013
With a fantastic story line as this one has (hero kidnaps heroine for ransom), what reader could resist? Not me, for sure. Add in a hot highlander, witty banter between hero and heroine, great writing and wonderful action scenes, I thought I was a goner. I didn't really go that far though!
To start off, I really enjoyed this book. It was a refreshing, gloriously paced, savor-the-writing-in-your-mouth kind of read. It's something I would definitely recommend to fans of highlander books.
I just felt like the characterisation was a little bit iffy. First of all, Rob McLaren didn't really seem that well fleshed-out for me. Yes, I enjoyed reading about him, reading about his witty banter with the heroine. However, he is supposedly a tortured hero (eeep!) but it wasn't really shown much in the story. I didn't get to know him on a personal level as how I would like to get to know my heroes. I liked the heroine as well, though I wish she didn't put herself on a rather vulnerable seat all the time (to Rob). Other than that, I really liked her. She was mature with a funny child-like side. In short, she was kind of adorable. She was so easy to relate to.
Another thing that I wasn't really very keen on was the romance. I liked how it blossomed between them; how it started slowly and started to build up, but I didn't really feel like she replaced Fiona in Rob's heart. It was more of a telling but not showing situation between the two. I wasn't really contented at how it ended as or how they professed their love. Let me get this straight-it didn't seem like a passionate exchange of vows..given that Rob once loved someone very passionately.
Some characters also seemed a bit silly to me. The heroine's father couldn't point out the bad guy even when he was just in front of him. For someone who loved his daughter a lot, he seemed too eager to put her to a vulnerable place. I really liked the supposed witch though! She was so fun to read about. And the twist in the end was a wee bit laughable to be honest. However, I believe that we all have different opinions and other readers might not point out this many flaws in the concept, or they might like it just fine.
Over all, I enjoyed this book a lot and I would recommend it to everyone.
To start off, I really enjoyed this book. It was a refreshing, gloriously paced, savor-the-writing-in-your-mouth kind of read. It's something I would definitely recommend to fans of highlander books.
I just felt like the characterisation was a little bit iffy. First of all, Rob McLaren didn't really seem that well fleshed-out for me. Yes, I enjoyed reading about him, reading about his witty banter with the heroine. However, he is supposedly a tortured hero (eeep!) but it wasn't really shown much in the story. I didn't get to know him on a personal level as how I would like to get to know my heroes. I liked the heroine as well, though I wish she didn't put herself on a rather vulnerable seat all the time (to Rob). Other than that, I really liked her. She was mature with a funny child-like side. In short, she was kind of adorable. She was so easy to relate to.
Another thing that I wasn't really very keen on was the romance. I liked how it blossomed between them; how it started slowly and started to build up, but I didn't really feel like she replaced Fiona in Rob's heart. It was more of a telling but not showing situation between the two. I wasn't really contented at how it ended as or how they professed their love. Let me get this straight-it didn't seem like a passionate exchange of vows..given that Rob once loved someone very passionately.
Some characters also seemed a bit silly to me. The heroine's father couldn't point out the bad guy even when he was just in front of him. For someone who loved his daughter a lot, he seemed too eager to put her to a vulnerable place. I really liked the supposed witch though! She was so fun to read about. And the twist in the end was a wee bit laughable to be honest. However, I believe that we all have different opinions and other readers might not point out this many flaws in the concept, or they might like it just fine.
Over all, I enjoyed this book a lot and I would recommend it to everyone.
May 19, 2014
Sins of the Highlander begins with Rob MacLaren kidnapping Elspeth Stewart at the altar when she’s about to wed Rob’s nemesis Lachlan Drummond. A couple years before, Lachlan had kidnapped and raped Rob’s wife, an incident that resulted in her committing suicide. So Rob kidnaps Lachlan’s bride-to-be to exact revenge.
The characterizations were very simplistic but I really liked both the H and h. Lately I’ve been reading Highlander books with TSTL heroines so it was very refreshing to find a heroine that was both smart and sassy. Yes, you can be innocent and naïve but also have a brain.
The plot is not overly original (hot Highlander kidnaps gorgeous bride of evil man) but the story works well. The conflicts they faced were mostly external, since they worked beautifully as a couple. We don’t have any silly misunderstandings, bitchy heroines or exaggeratedly macho alpha heroes. On the contrary, Rob and Elspeth were at all times perfectly balanced, beautiful characters that simply belonged together.
Also, Rob’s grief as a widower was poignant without this becoming the central focus of the story. And Elspeth’s purpose to help him overcome his sorrow and open his heart happened naturally, so there was no unnecessary angst.
There is also a lot of action and very romantic, sexy scenes, which I loved. The writing was very good, the storyline flowed and all loose ends were resolved at the end. My only complaint is that the secondary characters were a bit cartoonish, especially the ones introduced at the end. Overall, an enjoyable, sweet, romantic Highlander historical with lovely main characters.
The characterizations were very simplistic but I really liked both the H and h. Lately I’ve been reading Highlander books with TSTL heroines so it was very refreshing to find a heroine that was both smart and sassy. Yes, you can be innocent and naïve but also have a brain.
The plot is not overly original (hot Highlander kidnaps gorgeous bride of evil man) but the story works well. The conflicts they faced were mostly external, since they worked beautifully as a couple. We don’t have any silly misunderstandings, bitchy heroines or exaggeratedly macho alpha heroes. On the contrary, Rob and Elspeth were at all times perfectly balanced, beautiful characters that simply belonged together.
Also, Rob’s grief as a widower was poignant without this becoming the central focus of the story. And Elspeth’s purpose to help him overcome his sorrow and open his heart happened naturally, so there was no unnecessary angst.
There is also a lot of action and very romantic, sexy scenes, which I loved. The writing was very good, the storyline flowed and all loose ends were resolved at the end. My only complaint is that the secondary characters were a bit cartoonish, especially the ones introduced at the end. Overall, an enjoyable, sweet, romantic Highlander historical with lovely main characters.
January 19, 2012
You can find my complete review here.
If you love romance, suspense and the premise of an eye for an eye, then you are sure to love this book. The story line is one that you see time and again but don’t let that sway you, this book had me on the edge of my seat the complete time. The authors spun the tale so well you felt like you were in the scene with the characters. I screeched when the wolves attacked them, I cursed when Elspeth was hit with an arrow, I cried for Rob and the loss of his wife and I cheered at the end. There is so much emotion in one book. And to add to all that, it is a Highlander romance!!! more....
If you love romance, suspense and the premise of an eye for an eye, then you are sure to love this book. The story line is one that you see time and again but don’t let that sway you, this book had me on the edge of my seat the complete time. The authors spun the tale so well you felt like you were in the scene with the characters. I screeched when the wolves attacked them, I cursed when Elspeth was hit with an arrow, I cried for Rob and the loss of his wife and I cheered at the end. There is so much emotion in one book. And to add to all that, it is a Highlander romance!!! more....
January 2, 2012
Originally posted at: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
A familiar plot with breath-holding twists and turns sets Lady Elspeth Stewart and Laird “Mad Rob” MacLaren on a path of danger in the harsh Scottish terrain with pursuers hot on their heels. Hidden caves, hungry wolves, tricky waterways, and jealousy in Dark Castle along with superstitions heighten the likelihood of death as the story unfolds.
It's quite an adventure for Elspeth who had resigned herself to be wedded to and bedded by a man she meet for the first time at the altar of the church where the priest is to perform the ceremony. She becomes an innocent pawn in a revenge plan when “Mad Rob” on an ill-tempered black stallion rides into the church and snatches her away before vows are finished.
The blatant taking of Laird Lachlan Drummond’s bride is meant to be an insult for all to see. Rob MacLaren is a man on a mission. Drummond had stolen Rob’s wife of two weeks and she died at the Drummond castle. Rob doesn’t even know where his beloved Fiona is buried. Although Rob is laird of the impregnable Caisteal Dubh (Dark Castle), his life is empty and his grief does not abate. He wants revenge. He considers “an eye for an eye”, but cannot bring himself to harm an innocent. He has no idea what a wreck the innocent Elspeth will make of his plan and how near they will come to death before their adventure ends.
Elspeth’s loyalty and sense of duty to her family cause her to mark the trail Rob takes her on. She knows her arranged marriage is to help form a strong alliance that is supposed to benefit her father whom she loves very much. She feels she has a duty to him if not to the man to whom she was to be wed. However, Rob’s gentle, exquisitely tender touch stirs to life a new feeling that makes Elspeth know, he values her just for herself not for material gain. She begins to reevaluate her priorities.
The secondary characters play significant roles in pivotal happenings as the hero and heroine journey through a maze of dangers, growing pains, and, at times, seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Mrs. Beaton, Rob’s housekeeper, is a mighty force that is malicious, while Normina, a lowly servant in the Drummond castle, knows much and says little, but she is not to be discounted. Many others captivate and make the story exciting to read as they aid or impede the hero and heroine along the way.
SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER is fast-paced and full of strong emotions. Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe weave in snippets about Elspeth’s gift of “Sight”, the superstitions about witches, the control fathers and husbands have over females, along with the culture and “pecking order” in a Scottish castle. These create an undercurrent of impending peril and a sense of urgency that keeps one turning pages.
Their graphic descriptions make the story throb with life. An example is the crossbow wound that Elspeth gets as she tries to protect Fingal, the deer hound, from her fiancé and the subsequent efforts made to save her. The wolves’ attack and so many more terrifying happenings keep the pulse pounding. More especially, the love scenes are spine tingling as Elspeth is awakened to what true love is and Rob finds that his heart did not die when Fiona did.
SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER is a vicarious experience that sizzles and pulses with life — completely enthralling.
A familiar plot with breath-holding twists and turns sets Lady Elspeth Stewart and Laird “Mad Rob” MacLaren on a path of danger in the harsh Scottish terrain with pursuers hot on their heels. Hidden caves, hungry wolves, tricky waterways, and jealousy in Dark Castle along with superstitions heighten the likelihood of death as the story unfolds.
It's quite an adventure for Elspeth who had resigned herself to be wedded to and bedded by a man she meet for the first time at the altar of the church where the priest is to perform the ceremony. She becomes an innocent pawn in a revenge plan when “Mad Rob” on an ill-tempered black stallion rides into the church and snatches her away before vows are finished.
The blatant taking of Laird Lachlan Drummond’s bride is meant to be an insult for all to see. Rob MacLaren is a man on a mission. Drummond had stolen Rob’s wife of two weeks and she died at the Drummond castle. Rob doesn’t even know where his beloved Fiona is buried. Although Rob is laird of the impregnable Caisteal Dubh (Dark Castle), his life is empty and his grief does not abate. He wants revenge. He considers “an eye for an eye”, but cannot bring himself to harm an innocent. He has no idea what a wreck the innocent Elspeth will make of his plan and how near they will come to death before their adventure ends.
Elspeth’s loyalty and sense of duty to her family cause her to mark the trail Rob takes her on. She knows her arranged marriage is to help form a strong alliance that is supposed to benefit her father whom she loves very much. She feels she has a duty to him if not to the man to whom she was to be wed. However, Rob’s gentle, exquisitely tender touch stirs to life a new feeling that makes Elspeth know, he values her just for herself not for material gain. She begins to reevaluate her priorities.
The secondary characters play significant roles in pivotal happenings as the hero and heroine journey through a maze of dangers, growing pains, and, at times, seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Mrs. Beaton, Rob’s housekeeper, is a mighty force that is malicious, while Normina, a lowly servant in the Drummond castle, knows much and says little, but she is not to be discounted. Many others captivate and make the story exciting to read as they aid or impede the hero and heroine along the way.
SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER is fast-paced and full of strong emotions. Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe weave in snippets about Elspeth’s gift of “Sight”, the superstitions about witches, the control fathers and husbands have over females, along with the culture and “pecking order” in a Scottish castle. These create an undercurrent of impending peril and a sense of urgency that keeps one turning pages.
Their graphic descriptions make the story throb with life. An example is the crossbow wound that Elspeth gets as she tries to protect Fingal, the deer hound, from her fiancé and the subsequent efforts made to save her. The wolves’ attack and so many more terrifying happenings keep the pulse pounding. More especially, the love scenes are spine tingling as Elspeth is awakened to what true love is and Rob finds that his heart did not die when Fiona did.
SINS OF THE HIGHLANDER is a vicarious experience that sizzles and pulses with life — completely enthralling.
December 30, 2011
Laird Robin MacLaren was on the verge of madness. Inconsolable after the kidnapping and death of his beloved bride Fiona, Mad Rob has lived for revenge on the bastard who caused his misery, Lachlan Drummond. Elspeth Stewart, lady-in-waiting to the Queen and distant cousin, has just met her betrothed in the kirk, right before the ceremony joining them as man and wife was to begin. She knew her duty as a noble woman and was prepared to honor her vows and her soon-to-be husband. When the crazed warrior bursts into the chapel with his face painted and riding atop a fearsome black steed, she was sure her life was about to end. It turns out that Rob had just done her a huge favor and indeed, her life was about to get much more interesting.
I really, really enjoyed this book!! There was no hidden agendas or his tragically killed wife, but with a huge heart, he totally won me over with very little effort. (the fact that he wore a kilt didn't hurt.....yummmm) Elspeth, while sheltered and still a virtuous maiden, had a good head on her shoulders and a practical demeanor. She had courage and sass, which earned her top honors in the heroine category. This book captured my attention from the very first page, and there were no lags in the action. It holds the reader captive until the very last word.
Not only did I love Rob and Elspeth, this story was just teeming with political intrigue and betrayal. Set during a very turbulent time, a great many Scots are plotting against the crown, and though I sympathize and admire their chutzpah, some of their methods are decidedly beyond the pale. With just the perfect amount of story to romance ratio, this book was as comfortable as my favorite slippers and kept me just as toasty. And though I have deemed this a comfortable book, it isn't predictable. Don't assume you know what's coming because you won't. This book made a great addition to my "Hunks in Kilts" favorites shelf and I'm guessing it will make yours as well.
I really, really enjoyed this book!! There was no hidden agendas or his tragically killed wife, but with a huge heart, he totally won me over with very little effort. (the fact that he wore a kilt didn't hurt.....yummmm) Elspeth, while sheltered and still a virtuous maiden, had a good head on her shoulders and a practical demeanor. She had courage and sass, which earned her top honors in the heroine category. This book captured my attention from the very first page, and there were no lags in the action. It holds the reader captive until the very last word.
Not only did I love Rob and Elspeth, this story was just teeming with political intrigue and betrayal. Set during a very turbulent time, a great many Scots are plotting against the crown, and though I sympathize and admire their chutzpah, some of their methods are decidedly beyond the pale. With just the perfect amount of story to romance ratio, this book was as comfortable as my favorite slippers and kept me just as toasty. And though I have deemed this a comfortable book, it isn't predictable. Don't assume you know what's coming because you won't. This book made a great addition to my "Hunks in Kilts" favorites shelf and I'm guessing it will make yours as well.
June 24, 2014
"Mad Rob" McLaren is, well, mad.
Well, except when it comes to Lachlan Drummond, who stole his brand-new, love-match bride two weeks after the wedding, and whatever he did to her… well, let's just say she didn't want it to happen again. She was locked in a tower, with a window…
He went a little nuts (hence the nickname). And now he wants to even the score, he's challenged Drummond, but the man keeps ducking him. Which is why he shows up, horseback, in the church, to bride-nap Drummond's bride-to-be.UnFortunately, it's not quite the same thing, since this marriage is not a love-match—the couple only met at the altar. Still and all, Rob issues a challenge—Drummond can reclaim his bride if he comes to Caisteal Dubh (Dark Castle—Rob's stronghold) to meet mano-e-mano.
Needless to say, Elspeth Stewart (the almost-bride) and Rob are destined for another kind of madness.
There's no one goal to reach or obstacle to overcome in this. Instead there are several, great and small. There are plenty of villains to go around and (I saw it coming, but just in case…).
A side note: There were bits that I think spoke to modern Christian faith, oddly juxtaposed against some ideas that would completely conflict. I'm a history geek. I'm also into theology, so most of those bits probably won't interest the average reader—and I'm not saying these authors got deep into that kind of thing (tho I think they did try to make a point). The story just underscored some areas where I'd like to know more about how people saw things "in the day," and why.
Well, except when it comes to Lachlan Drummond, who stole his brand-new, love-match bride two weeks after the wedding, and whatever he did to her… well, let's just say she didn't want it to happen again. She was locked in a tower, with a window…
He went a little nuts (hence the nickname). And now he wants to even the score, he's challenged Drummond, but the man keeps ducking him. Which is why he shows up, horseback, in the church, to bride-nap Drummond's bride-to-be.
Needless to say, Elspeth Stewart (the almost-bride) and Rob are destined for another kind of madness.
There's no one goal to reach or obstacle to overcome in this. Instead there are several, great and small. There are plenty of villains to go around and (I saw it coming, but just in case…).
A side note: There were bits that I think spoke to modern Christian faith, oddly juxtaposed against some ideas that would completely conflict. I'm a history geek. I'm also into theology, so most of those bits probably won't interest the average reader—and I'm not saying these authors got deep into that kind of thing (tho I think they did try to make a point). The story just underscored some areas where I'd like to know more about how people saw things "in the day," and why.
December 28, 2011
Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason & Mia Marlowe
Historical Romance - Jan 1st, 2012
4 stars
Mad Rob MacLaren’s wife was kidnapped, tortured, and eventually died at the hands of the evil Lachlan Drummond. To exact revenge, Rob decided to kidnap Lachlan’s bride straight from the altar. To his surprise, Elspeth Stewart is far more bewitching and dangerous than Rob expected. Can he resist the spirited and beautiful Elspeth?
This was a hot read! Elspeth and Rob’s constant clashing barely hides their passionate longing for each other despite the bad start to the romance. Rob isn’t mad. He’s just angry and bitter. He can’t let go of his wife’s death. Elspeth is courageous and refuses to give into Rob. I like how she keeps plotting her escape until she learns of Rob’s wife and decides to throw in her lot with Rob. The other part of this story that I liked is the unashamedly evil and villainous Lachlan. He’s so cruel and vicious that it makes me really root for Rob. I wanted Rob to keep Elspeth far, far away from the evil guy!
Suspenseful and full of steamy love scenes, this Highlander romance will keep you up!
Reviewed by Pauline from the Bookaholics Romance Club
Historical Romance - Jan 1st, 2012
4 stars
Mad Rob MacLaren’s wife was kidnapped, tortured, and eventually died at the hands of the evil Lachlan Drummond. To exact revenge, Rob decided to kidnap Lachlan’s bride straight from the altar. To his surprise, Elspeth Stewart is far more bewitching and dangerous than Rob expected. Can he resist the spirited and beautiful Elspeth?
This was a hot read! Elspeth and Rob’s constant clashing barely hides their passionate longing for each other despite the bad start to the romance. Rob isn’t mad. He’s just angry and bitter. He can’t let go of his wife’s death. Elspeth is courageous and refuses to give into Rob. I like how she keeps plotting her escape until she learns of Rob’s wife and decides to throw in her lot with Rob. The other part of this story that I liked is the unashamedly evil and villainous Lachlan. He’s so cruel and vicious that it makes me really root for Rob. I wanted Rob to keep Elspeth far, far away from the evil guy!
Suspenseful and full of steamy love scenes, this Highlander romance will keep you up!
Reviewed by Pauline from the Bookaholics Romance Club
February 2, 2012
This book reminds me of why I adore reading Highlander romance novels. It had pretty much everything I look for…great chemistry between our two main characters, a bit of adventure, a bit of revenge, a touch of fantasy, a little bit of the brogue and plenty of steamy romance.
I wish I had taken notes on some quotes throughout this book because there were some wonderful lines that made me feel all warm and fuzzy and even chuckle a time or two…but I was just too immersed in the story to take the time to write anything down.
One thing that always seems to disappoint me these days is the absence of an Epilogue. There is an excerpt at the closure of this book for the authors’ next release but there was no hint that it is a continuation from this one as the characters weren’t familiar. That is just a personal preferene and takes nothing away from this story.
I wish I had taken notes on some quotes throughout this book because there were some wonderful lines that made me feel all warm and fuzzy and even chuckle a time or two…but I was just too immersed in the story to take the time to write anything down.
One thing that always seems to disappoint me these days is the absence of an Epilogue. There is an excerpt at the closure of this book for the authors’ next release but there was no hint that it is a continuation from this one as the characters weren’t familiar. That is just a personal preferene and takes nothing away from this story.
May 23, 2016
Good read but I didn't like the quick wrap up of the novel. I would have liked to know what had happened to the woman that had falsely made accusations against Elspeth. Her whole trial frustrated me, and to have no explanation on what happened to all of the liars makes the story feel incomplete. Overall this was a pleasant read.
November 2, 2011
Connie Mason is some kind of awesome. I loved this book.In the fabulous story of love lost and found, "Mad Rob" steals the bride of the man responsible for his wife's death.A fabulous journey begins to heal his heart when he takes Elspeth as his captive. Wonderful story.
October 9, 2014
Very average. Not keen on the love/lust practically at first sight and his being in love with another woman, even if she is dead.
February 27, 2012
A Braw Highland Adventure
It was a marriage arranged by her father, one that would benefit both the clan of her family, the Stewarts, and that of her bridegroom, Drummond. That fact did little to ease the mind of Elspeth Stewart, who wouldn't know Laird Lachlan Drummond on sight had she seen him at the Queen's court prior to their impending vows. Elspeth is a dutiful daughter, however, and she has faith in both her father's love for her, and in his judgement about her groom. She has to. That faith is the only thing getting her through her marriage ceremony.
That is to say it was...before the doors of the nave are breached with a rumble of destruction and a huge man on horseback rides down aisle towards her. Watchers cry out in stunned, even horrified surprise, and the name of the interloper is gasped in fear-laden utterances. Mere moments pass between his entrance, in itself a blatant disregard for sacred ground, and the drawing of his broadsword. Less time than that elapses before Mad Rob, the Laird MacLaren, has her betrothed's throat at sword's edge. Before she realizes what's happening, Espeth is pulled up onto the stallion's back, then he is racing out of the kirk, a challenge and a threat left in the wake of his wild abduction.
Gifted with foresight she may be, but Elspeth certainly hadn't seen this coming.
Driven by the demons of grief and hatred, MacLaren makes off with the hell-spawned Drummond's bride-to-be. For too long the murderous Laird has refused to meet him in a one-on-one battle, and Rob, considered mad since his wife's death at Drumond's hand, is not letting such an opportunity as this pass him by. His plan is simple. Steal Elspeth Stewart before her vows to Drummond are complete and force the coward to come after him. He knows his adversary well. He knows exactly what to expect from the vile snake. The only thing Rob hadn't counted on was his unwanted reaction to the fiery hellcat he'd stolen.
For the first time since losing his wife, he is stirred by feelings that seem a betrayal to the woman he had loved - still loves - with all his heart. He's not sure he can live with those feelings, nor with the effects the unconquerable Elspeth has on him as they travel, alone and unchaperoned, towards his lands.
Of course, that all may end up being a moot point considering Drummond's lack of honor. A lack that demands Rob gets Elspeth back to his holding as soon as possible, for the bastard who killed his wife isn't following the simplest of commands or being considerate of his betrothed's life in the slightest. He is racing after them with Elpeth's father and a contingent of warriors from both clans. It doesn't take much to figure out that if Lachlan Drummond finds them before they reach safety, there is no doubt that neither he, nor Elspeth for that matter, will reach any destination besides heaven itself...ever again.
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I have a weakness for Highlanders. Ever since the first time I heard, "I am Duncan McLeod of the clan McLeod," I've been a complete sucker for them. And yes, all Highlander heroes do look like Adrian Paul in my head, regardless of book description (can you blame me?). Heck, even when I was turned off other kinds of historical romance for a few years, I'd still grab a Highland adventure or romance to enjoy now and then. And Sins of the Highlander is right up my alley with both its wild adventure and swoon-worthy romance. Yummy, strong, sexy man in kilt swoops in and snatches feisty, stubborn, smart woman about to marry, then spends the next good while together, mixing it up for my reading enjoyment. Oh, happy day!
Rob and Elspeth were a lot of fun together. Rob, tortured to the point of madness by the love he lost in a most heinous fashion, and Elspeth, stalwart and true and generous with her heart, but also canny and independent of thought and deed. Their initial battles of wit and will were fabulous, and their chemistry made the pages smoke.
Lachlan was a right vile bastard as the antagonist of the piece, too. A true blackguard in every sense, he was perfectly abhorrent when viewed against the good men around him. I have always favored complex villains, ones with some good in them to make their evil deeds interesting, but I admit, a true bastard with no redeeming characteristics whatsoever is sometimes just the thing. Lachlan fit the bill nicely.
He provided a very nice counterpoint to the romance of Rob and Elspeth, and I was happy that Elspeth found out about Lachlan's true nature early enough in the book for her allegiance to sway. It provided for a solid and genuine romantic connection between Rob and Elspeth that felt very organic to their characters and their situation. I was totally enchanted with their journey from the wedding to Rob's castle. But then things went just a little awry for me.
The external conflict of the book, which up to then had been exclusive to the threat of Lachlan and the results of Rob's kidnapping, got a little mired down by the inclusion of a secondary threat. I'm all for complex plotlines and depth of conflict, but I felt the plot started to overreach a bit at that point, to the detriment of the threads of both conflicts and to the romance arc. The story as a whole lost some momentum for me.
I didn't feel there was enough page time given to the additional conflict elements to fully flesh them out or weave them seamlessly into the whole. They took me off guard and seemed a bit forced and awkward because of it. Then, when a satisfying resolution could have saved the day for me, the elements lacked definition and felt rushed instead. The end of the book struck me as being almost perfunctory, and I felt the bad guys didn't get nearly the full measure of comeuppance they deserved after all the trouble they caused.
It's a shame, really, because no matter how fabulous every preceding element in a book may be, it is the end that sticks with me as both a reader and reviewer. Rightly or wrongly, I simply remember the end most clearly, so if the last part of a book doesn't quite match what came before it, the overall impression of the book can suffer. Not enough in this case to detract all that much - don't get me wrong I liked this book very much - but I was loving it completely and without reservation throughout the first three quarters of the narrative. It ended as a slightly more than four star read for me.
Quotables:
Disclosure: An ARC of this book was provided to me by Sourcebooks Casablanca publisher Sourcebooks via NetGalley. This rating, review, and all included thoughts and comments are my own.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
It was a marriage arranged by her father, one that would benefit both the clan of her family, the Stewarts, and that of her bridegroom, Drummond. That fact did little to ease the mind of Elspeth Stewart, who wouldn't know Laird Lachlan Drummond on sight had she seen him at the Queen's court prior to their impending vows. Elspeth is a dutiful daughter, however, and she has faith in both her father's love for her, and in his judgement about her groom. She has to. That faith is the only thing getting her through her marriage ceremony.
That is to say it was...before the doors of the nave are breached with a rumble of destruction and a huge man on horseback rides down aisle towards her. Watchers cry out in stunned, even horrified surprise, and the name of the interloper is gasped in fear-laden utterances. Mere moments pass between his entrance, in itself a blatant disregard for sacred ground, and the drawing of his broadsword. Less time than that elapses before Mad Rob, the Laird MacLaren, has her betrothed's throat at sword's edge. Before she realizes what's happening, Espeth is pulled up onto the stallion's back, then he is racing out of the kirk, a challenge and a threat left in the wake of his wild abduction.
Gifted with foresight she may be, but Elspeth certainly hadn't seen this coming.
Driven by the demons of grief and hatred, MacLaren makes off with the hell-spawned Drummond's bride-to-be. For too long the murderous Laird has refused to meet him in a one-on-one battle, and Rob, considered mad since his wife's death at Drumond's hand, is not letting such an opportunity as this pass him by. His plan is simple. Steal Elspeth Stewart before her vows to Drummond are complete and force the coward to come after him. He knows his adversary well. He knows exactly what to expect from the vile snake. The only thing Rob hadn't counted on was his unwanted reaction to the fiery hellcat he'd stolen.
For the first time since losing his wife, he is stirred by feelings that seem a betrayal to the woman he had loved - still loves - with all his heart. He's not sure he can live with those feelings, nor with the effects the unconquerable Elspeth has on him as they travel, alone and unchaperoned, towards his lands.
Of course, that all may end up being a moot point considering Drummond's lack of honor. A lack that demands Rob gets Elspeth back to his holding as soon as possible, for the bastard who killed his wife isn't following the simplest of commands or being considerate of his betrothed's life in the slightest. He is racing after them with Elpeth's father and a contingent of warriors from both clans. It doesn't take much to figure out that if Lachlan Drummond finds them before they reach safety, there is no doubt that neither he, nor Elspeth for that matter, will reach any destination besides heaven itself...ever again.
~*~
I have a weakness for Highlanders. Ever since the first time I heard, "I am Duncan McLeod of the clan McLeod," I've been a complete sucker for them. And yes, all Highlander heroes do look like Adrian Paul in my head, regardless of book description (can you blame me?). Heck, even when I was turned off other kinds of historical romance for a few years, I'd still grab a Highland adventure or romance to enjoy now and then. And Sins of the Highlander is right up my alley with both its wild adventure and swoon-worthy romance. Yummy, strong, sexy man in kilt swoops in and snatches feisty, stubborn, smart woman about to marry, then spends the next good while together, mixing it up for my reading enjoyment. Oh, happy day!
Rob and Elspeth were a lot of fun together. Rob, tortured to the point of madness by the love he lost in a most heinous fashion, and Elspeth, stalwart and true and generous with her heart, but also canny and independent of thought and deed. Their initial battles of wit and will were fabulous, and their chemistry made the pages smoke.
Lachlan was a right vile bastard as the antagonist of the piece, too. A true blackguard in every sense, he was perfectly abhorrent when viewed against the good men around him. I have always favored complex villains, ones with some good in them to make their evil deeds interesting, but I admit, a true bastard with no redeeming characteristics whatsoever is sometimes just the thing. Lachlan fit the bill nicely.
He provided a very nice counterpoint to the romance of Rob and Elspeth, and I was happy that Elspeth found out about Lachlan's true nature early enough in the book for her allegiance to sway. It provided for a solid and genuine romantic connection between Rob and Elspeth that felt very organic to their characters and their situation. I was totally enchanted with their journey from the wedding to Rob's castle. But then things went just a little awry for me.
The external conflict of the book, which up to then had been exclusive to the threat of Lachlan and the results of Rob's kidnapping, got a little mired down by the inclusion of a secondary threat. I'm all for complex plotlines and depth of conflict, but I felt the plot started to overreach a bit at that point, to the detriment of the threads of both conflicts and to the romance arc. The story as a whole lost some momentum for me.
I didn't feel there was enough page time given to the additional conflict elements to fully flesh them out or weave them seamlessly into the whole. They took me off guard and seemed a bit forced and awkward because of it. Then, when a satisfying resolution could have saved the day for me, the elements lacked definition and felt rushed instead. The end of the book struck me as being almost perfunctory, and I felt the bad guys didn't get nearly the full measure of comeuppance they deserved after all the trouble they caused.
It's a shame, really, because no matter how fabulous every preceding element in a book may be, it is the end that sticks with me as both a reader and reviewer. Rightly or wrongly, I simply remember the end most clearly, so if the last part of a book doesn't quite match what came before it, the overall impression of the book can suffer. Not enough in this case to detract all that much - don't get me wrong I liked this book very much - but I was loving it completely and without reservation throughout the first three quarters of the narrative. It ended as a slightly more than four star read for me.
Quotables:
"Dinna fear what ye dinna understand. Decide to understand it."
Disclosure: An ARC of this book was provided to me by Sourcebooks Casablanca publisher Sourcebooks via NetGalley. This rating, review, and all included thoughts and comments are my own.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
May 4, 2020
MEH. DNF @75%.
THIS WAS HARDLY EXCITING, OR MAYBE I'VE READ TOO MANY CONNIE MASON IN A ROW THAT I JUST GOT BORED BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST REPETITIVE....
MAD ROB lost his wife to the man whom our heroine, Elspeth is going to marry and on the day of her wedding, he abducts her, challenging Drummond to come for his betrothed behind the black walls of his castle. Rob's merely a man hurting from the loss of his beloved, and as much as I hate to say this, I'm not really a fan of heroes who lost their wives or lovers because it usually makes them less interesting in the sense that they are often pining for their dead loves that they don't pay proper attention to the heroine. NOT TO SAY that it did happened here. Well, Rob did keep thinking about Fiona, even during sex, so I don't think that's nice at all. Personally I thought that Rob didn't have much of a revenge plan, because he clearly doesn't know what to do with Elspeth most of the time.
ELSPETH is merely caught in between the hatred of one man for her fiance and I'd say she's a good sport whose not prone to hysterics, because she's not a screamer or someone who panics at the drop of a hat. Points for her there. Sadly I didn't find the plot intriguing if I can barely write what I think about our heroine. She's definitely a solid rock to rely on, and even if she's supposed to hate her kidnapper, she falls for him instead, caring for him when he's hurt and he vice versa.
OVERALL the bitterness of it all is...imagine if Rob's wife never died, then Elspeth and Rob would never have met and this story wouldn't even have to happen.
THIS WAS HARDLY EXCITING, OR MAYBE I'VE READ TOO MANY CONNIE MASON IN A ROW THAT I JUST GOT BORED BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST REPETITIVE....
MAD ROB lost his wife to the man whom our heroine, Elspeth is going to marry and on the day of her wedding, he abducts her, challenging Drummond to come for his betrothed behind the black walls of his castle. Rob's merely a man hurting from the loss of his beloved, and as much as I hate to say this, I'm not really a fan of heroes who lost their wives or lovers because it usually makes them less interesting in the sense that they are often pining for their dead loves that they don't pay proper attention to the heroine. NOT TO SAY that it did happened here. Well, Rob did keep thinking about Fiona, even during sex, so I don't think that's nice at all. Personally I thought that Rob didn't have much of a revenge plan, because he clearly doesn't know what to do with Elspeth most of the time.
ELSPETH is merely caught in between the hatred of one man for her fiance and I'd say she's a good sport whose not prone to hysterics, because she's not a screamer or someone who panics at the drop of a hat. Points for her there. Sadly I didn't find the plot intriguing if I can barely write what I think about our heroine. She's definitely a solid rock to rely on, and even if she's supposed to hate her kidnapper, she falls for him instead, caring for him when he's hurt and he vice versa.
OVERALL the bitterness of it all is...imagine if Rob's wife never died, then Elspeth and Rob would never have met and this story wouldn't even have to happen.
March 21, 2020
This was quite an adventurous romance. I love the plot and enjoyed it. Well detailed with the story, which I like most about books as it gives me more to imagine the story. Connie Mason was a wonderful storyteller as always. Mia Marlowe was a new read for me, so I'm not quite sure how to rate her on this. Perhaps I need to read her other books. However the ending of this book seem to came to quick to me that made me slightly disappointed. I wish it had more of the steamy encounters as Connie Mason have mostly. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed this book.
July 13, 2024
Sometimes I just want to read a Highlander book about green misty mountains, warrior men in kilts, and a woman being stolen away from an arranged marriage.
The premise is amazing. But the book as a whole is so angsty and overtly sexual without any full on character development. Literal insta lust from the first chapter on, it’s not realistic.
I wish they would make more of the Highlander books like Julie Garwood writes, I can’t look past all the mush in this one. Plus I got bored with the story by the second half.
2 stars for the setting, I do love a Highlander setting.
The premise is amazing. But the book as a whole is so angsty and overtly sexual without any full on character development. Literal insta lust from the first chapter on, it’s not realistic.
I wish they would make more of the Highlander books like Julie Garwood writes, I can’t look past all the mush in this one. Plus I got bored with the story by the second half.
2 stars for the setting, I do love a Highlander setting.
September 9, 2017
Not bad writing, but it was kind of disjointed and the story didn't flow very well. The ending was really sudden and it seemed like the two main characters never had a chance to talk about the main conflict of the book. Felt like it needed an epilogue. I probably will stay away from more of this authors work.
August 12, 2020
Sins of a Highlander
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; however, the ending was too abrupt. It was like you were Rushing to end this book with no epilogue. I was hoping the last two people who wronged Elspeth were punished more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; however, the ending was too abrupt. It was like you were Rushing to end this book with no epilogue. I was hoping the last two people who wronged Elspeth were punished more.
October 5, 2021
I had high hopes for this book based on its synopsis. But Greek bored with both characters after a few chapters. I was hoping that there would be more action halfway through the book, but sad to say it didn't happen. Even the ending fell flat..
September 28, 2025
3 stars, just ok; the dead wife, portrayed as a benevolent spirit, was very much loved and Elspeth supported him through his grief. The story telling was weak and insta love that it didn’t need the distraction.
December 24, 2018
Very good book
I enjoyed this book Have been a Connie Mason addict for years and enjoy the addition of Mia Marlow. A great read
I enjoyed this book Have been a Connie Mason addict for years and enjoy the addition of Mia Marlow. A great read
August 2, 2019
Great book, nail biting for sure. A wonderful story about love and loss and more then enough romance.
April 5, 2020
One of my favourites by Mason. Maybe it's because she paired up Marlowe? Fast paced, lots of saucy bits, even a cute dog. No complaints by me.
February 27, 2021
It was too drawn our. Couldn't even finish the book!
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