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The Highland Wife
The Highland Air Was Heavy With Revenge
And Mairi MacInnes wanted to breathe deeply of it. Until an arranged marriage with Robert MacBain, an enigmatic lowland lord, whisked her away to a life of adventure, passion—and unspoken love.
Generous of spirit. Mighty in battle. Indeed, though he lived in a world of silence, Robert MacBain had gifts any would envy. Yet the Baron of Baincroft lacked true love in his life—until he met and championed Mairi MacInnes, his tempestuous chosen bride. But would she ever hear and heed the loving whispers of his heart?
And Mairi MacInnes wanted to breathe deeply of it. Until an arranged marriage with Robert MacBain, an enigmatic lowland lord, whisked her away to a life of adventure, passion—and unspoken love.
Generous of spirit. Mighty in battle. Indeed, though he lived in a world of silence, Robert MacBain had gifts any would envy. Yet the Baron of Baincroft lacked true love in his life—until he met and championed Mairi MacInnes, his tempestuous chosen bride. But would she ever hear and heed the loving whispers of his heart?
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2001
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About the author
Lyn Stone
114 books39 followersLyn's foray into book-length fiction began in the early '90s, and she signed her first contract with Harlequin Historicals on Valentine's Day, 1996. "Flowers, candy, kisses, and a book sale, too! There will never be another day quite like that one!" she says.
"I always loved to write and even got excited about doing reports and term papers. I neglected other homework just to make that short story for English class as riveting as I possibly could."
Even so, she never really considered writing as a career until much later. Instead, Lyn studied art and worked in Europe while she visited the places she now writes about in her historicals. At that time, she was painting those sights and selling pictures.
While working at Boeing as an illustrator, she had the idea of trying to freelance book covers. Since she liked to paint faces and figures, romance novels seemed a logical choice. However, the field of cover art is highly competitive and she discovered it would take a great deal of research and preparation.
While studying the market on covers, she became firmly hooked on the contents of the books and decided to try writing instead. "Definitely one of my better decisions," she admits. She is still an avid romance reader and manages to read an average of four per week in addition to one or two books outside the genre.
Lyn feels a special affinity for England and Scotland with their wonderful castles and intriguing history. The American South and Southwest are her favorite settings for contemporary adventures.
She and her husband, Allen, both natives of Georgia, live in North Alabama near their two children and four grandchildren. "The family contributes to my research," Lyn says.
"They buy me books, clip articles, sketch costumes, and sometimes act out scenes. Even the grandchildren serve as inspiration for the younger characters."
"I always loved to write and even got excited about doing reports and term papers. I neglected other homework just to make that short story for English class as riveting as I possibly could."
Even so, she never really considered writing as a career until much later. Instead, Lyn studied art and worked in Europe while she visited the places she now writes about in her historicals. At that time, she was painting those sights and selling pictures.
While working at Boeing as an illustrator, she had the idea of trying to freelance book covers. Since she liked to paint faces and figures, romance novels seemed a logical choice. However, the field of cover art is highly competitive and she discovered it would take a great deal of research and preparation.
While studying the market on covers, she became firmly hooked on the contents of the books and decided to try writing instead. "Definitely one of my better decisions," she admits. She is still an avid romance reader and manages to read an average of four per week in addition to one or two books outside the genre.
Lyn feels a special affinity for England and Scotland with their wonderful castles and intriguing history. The American South and Southwest are her favorite settings for contemporary adventures.
She and her husband, Allen, both natives of Georgia, live in North Alabama near their two children and four grandchildren. "The family contributes to my research," Lyn says.
"They buy me books, clip articles, sketch costumes, and sometimes act out scenes. Even the grandchildren serve as inspiration for the younger characters."
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April 5, 2019
2 Estrellas y porque no puedo destacarle mucho más. Es una novela entretenida y cortita que no aporta nada nuevo, si no simplemente pasar el rato. La edición que ha caído en mis manos es pésima en muchos aspectos, en el esencial no me ha impedido leerlo, pero quizás ha propiciado la puntuación final.
“The Highland wife” es una novelilla que llevaba un tiempo entre mis pendientes, tenía ganas de leerlo porque el protagonista presentaba una tara poco común, y de la que si tengo que ser sincera, la autora podría haberle sacado mucho mejor partido para la trama, no lo aprovechó la suficiente y hasta me ha parecido que quedaba como un detalle superficial y poco trabajado.
La historia nos cuenta una historia muy, muy común. El protagonista Rob MacBain es un barón escocés de las Tierras Bajas, a quien acaban de enredar en un matrimonio de conveniencia con una mujer de las Tierras Altas. Mairi es una rica heredera con un gran problema, a sus veinticuatro años aún no se ha casado, y no porque no sea bella o porque no tenga dote, si no porque no ha encontrado al marido adecuado. Su padre es mayor y su heredero Ranald, el primo de Mairi es un hombre cruel y despiadado, su padre lo sabe, y por ello mismo acepta la propuesta de casar a su hija con Rob MacBain para que ésta pueda vivir a salvo sin la influencia de su primo.
La historia entre ellos es poco novedosa, y si digo que hay lo típico de éstas novelas no spoilearía nada realmente importante; un malo malísimo que perseguirá a los protagonistas; la venida de una nueva señora al castillo, una ex celosa y muy enfadada y hasta duelos. El romance de los protagonistas es bonito pero poco destacable, no he notado una historia apasionante, tarda un poco en desarrollarse, pero es totalmente comprensible, puesto que el lector conoce la tara del protagonista, pero como he dicho más arriba, poco aprovechado.
Sin más, una novela entretenida, que olvidaré en pocos días.
“The Highland wife” es una novelilla que llevaba un tiempo entre mis pendientes, tenía ganas de leerlo porque el protagonista presentaba una tara poco común, y de la que si tengo que ser sincera, la autora podría haberle sacado mucho mejor partido para la trama, no lo aprovechó la suficiente y hasta me ha parecido que quedaba como un detalle superficial y poco trabajado.
La historia nos cuenta una historia muy, muy común. El protagonista Rob MacBain es un barón escocés de las Tierras Bajas, a quien acaban de enredar en un matrimonio de conveniencia con una mujer de las Tierras Altas. Mairi es una rica heredera con un gran problema, a sus veinticuatro años aún no se ha casado, y no porque no sea bella o porque no tenga dote, si no porque no ha encontrado al marido adecuado. Su padre es mayor y su heredero Ranald, el primo de Mairi es un hombre cruel y despiadado, su padre lo sabe, y por ello mismo acepta la propuesta de casar a su hija con Rob MacBain para que ésta pueda vivir a salvo sin la influencia de su primo.
La historia entre ellos es poco novedosa, y si digo que hay lo típico de éstas novelas no spoilearía nada realmente importante; un malo malísimo que perseguirá a los protagonistas; la venida de una nueva señora al castillo, una ex celosa y muy enfadada y hasta duelos. El romance de los protagonistas es bonito pero poco destacable, no he notado una historia apasionante, tarda un poco en desarrollarse, pero es totalmente comprensible, puesto que el lector conoce la tara del protagonista, pero como he dicho más arriba, poco aprovechado.
Sin más, una novela entretenida, que olvidaré en pocos días.
August 9, 2020
Why? I seriously read this book because I wanted to know how the hero managed to meet the heroine, marry her, travel across the country with her, sleep with her, begin a battle over her...without her realizing he's deaf.
The answer, in case you're wondering, is that she’s exceptionally dense.
The answer, in case you're wondering, is that she’s exceptionally dense.
March 27, 2009
I always have trouble getting into the Harlequin Historicals for some reason - they don't have enough of the detail that I like in a historical romance, so I am sorry to say this book wasn't a winner for me. I appreciated the way the deaf hero overcame his difficulty but I didn't like the way heroine didn't know about it at first then figured it out but didn't tell him - I wish it just would have been stated to the heroine at the beginning so it wasn't such a plot point. The heroine's impulsive behaviour was a bit too much sometimes as well.
December 4, 2019
Ok, here we go. This Harlequin book, The Highland wife wassss great!! It had action, twist, back stabbing, ex betrothed and new wife to a new land and league, along with a handsome, sweet, charming Highlanders. Oh, and two battles. Mairi and Rob were great together in this book.
I loved Mairi, strength, determination and the will to not be bullied through this book. I personally was saying Woohoo, as she took down Jeahanne or whatever her name was. I only wished that she did the same for Thomas. Oh well, there’s always next time. I give my suggestion to read this book. Good job
I loved Mairi, strength, determination and the will to not be bullied through this book. I personally was saying Woohoo, as she took down Jeahanne or whatever her name was. I only wished that she did the same for Thomas. Oh well, there’s always next time. I give my suggestion to read this book. Good job
December 3, 2008
I really loved this book. I thought it was so neat to have a deaf hero, and to see how he has compensated and become a very strong, capable man during a time when people with disabilities were discounted and not even considered worthy of having their own properties and running their lives. I also enjoyed the relationship between Mairi and Robert. Lyn Stone knows how to write romantic and sensual, and interesting love stories. A must read.”
July 9, 2015
Oh boy....I hate it so much when I read books that I WANT to like but I just CANNOT! I 've tried so much to see the good points (a few!) instead of all the really-are-you-kidding-me ones...but in the end, the rolls of my eyes were so many that I felt I was cheating on all my 3 star rating books.
The Highland Wife aka the Highland Misunderstanding Everything on legs
Darlin'.... no! JUST NO! I like fiesty and sassy and big-mouthed heroines (hm...why I wonder..) but tried as I might Mairi didn't cut it for me - too big a mouth, too quick to judge and judge wrongly, too many the misunderstandings. We can't like every Highland lassie, can we? (I want to but this one here did everything in her powers for the opposite...
The Deaf Warrior of Good Intentions and Bad Decisions
I like my heroes of the protector, warrior kind, bonus points added when scarred, deformed or otherwise marked for life with their deficits. This hero here, Rob, was deaf but more than capable to avenge the death of his wife's father and ultimately win the damsel's heart, despite his deafness. BUT though through the whole book he meant well he did nothing or almost nothing to prevent the ever-growing false impressions all around.
End result: Longing for it to end sooner than later.
*2,5 stars and...no.
October 6, 2024
Romanzo ambientato in Scozia nel 1335.
Robert MacBain sposa Mairi MacInnes, il loro non è un matrimonio d'amore, ma un matrimonio concordato. Robert, che è affetto da sordità, ha messo come condizione alle nozze che lei ne venga informata, ma lei ne è completamente all’oscuro quindi il loro matrimonio non inizia sotto i migliori auspici. Decide però di non rivelarglielo finché non saranno giunti al suo castello, dove avrà modo di dimostrarle meglio che è un uomo valido sotto tutti gli aspetti. A Baincroft, purtroppo, lo attende una situazione che genera altri equivoci e incidenti oltremodo spiacevoli. Mairi, che sospetta da tempo la verità, si convince che suo marito non ricambi i suoi sentimenti. Inoltre Mairi non è ben accolta dagli abitanti che vivono nella dimora di suo marito e suo cugino, per impossessarsi delle sue terre cerca in ogni modo di ucciderla. Ben scritto.
Robert MacBain sposa Mairi MacInnes, il loro non è un matrimonio d'amore, ma un matrimonio concordato. Robert, che è affetto da sordità, ha messo come condizione alle nozze che lei ne venga informata, ma lei ne è completamente all’oscuro quindi il loro matrimonio non inizia sotto i migliori auspici. Decide però di non rivelarglielo finché non saranno giunti al suo castello, dove avrà modo di dimostrarle meglio che è un uomo valido sotto tutti gli aspetti. A Baincroft, purtroppo, lo attende una situazione che genera altri equivoci e incidenti oltremodo spiacevoli. Mairi, che sospetta da tempo la verità, si convince che suo marito non ricambi i suoi sentimenti. Inoltre Mairi non è ben accolta dagli abitanti che vivono nella dimora di suo marito e suo cugino, per impossessarsi delle sue terre cerca in ogni modo di ucciderla. Ben scritto.
March 20, 2024
This book just didn't do it for me. It wasn't horrible but not good. I did like that he was deaf and the challenges that that would bring. However this book was just one miscommunication after another. There was no need for it going on for son long. It just became annoying after that.
January 8, 2016
3.5 estrellas, redondeo a 4
Rob Macbain solo quería una esposa que pudiera darle herederos, pero “hacer” los herederos con Mairi MacInness no sería nada fácil... Rob se dirige tranquilamente a las Highlands a buscar a su prometida. Seguro de que en el arreglo del matrimonio ella había sido informada de todos los aspectos de su futuro marido. Mairi ha sido “sucintamente” informada de lo que iba a encontrar en su prometido. ¿Quién se creía que era ese hombre para no dignarse a dirigirle la palabra y apenas prestarle atención? Pero Mairi quiere corregir su gran defecto: ser precipitada en sus juicios y en sus acciones, y le dará otra oportunidad a su prometido. Quizás, después de todo, él solamente fuese un poco tímido y callado, y ella podría cambiar eso, ¿o no?
UN CASAMIENTO QUE DEBERÍA HABERSE DESARROLLADO NORMALMENTE... PUES AMBAS PARTES ESTABAN DE ACUERDO. UN CASAMIENTO QUE SE LLEVO A CABO BAJO LAS PEORES CIRCUNSTANCIAS... AMBOS NOVIOS CUBIERTOS DE SANGRE Y EN PRESENCIA DE UN MORIBUNDO. ¿Cómo es posible ser feliz en un matrimonio celebrado en tales circunstancias? ¿Cómo ser feliz cuando uno sabe que jamás oirá palabras de amor de su marido? Cómo ser feliz en un matrimonio que Mairi lamentó horas después de su celebración? Todas estas incógnitas serán reveladas en la trama de esta magnífica novela de la autora Lyn Stone.
Me conmovió esta historia, pudo ser mejor pero bue... Me encantó la pareja, él un Lord, con discapacidad auditiva pero todo un guerrero capaz, Mairi, una mujer valiente, orgullosa pero sobretodo dispuesta a amarlo tal cual es, un matrimonio con un inicio sangriento, un enemigo acechando, una ex prometida altanera, enredos y más enredos. (Genial la pelea de gatas, jaja).
Es el libro que más me ha gustado de esta escritora, sus argumentos son demasiados, revueltos o rebuscados pero aún así entretienen.
Rob Macbain solo quería una esposa que pudiera darle herederos, pero “hacer” los herederos con Mairi MacInness no sería nada fácil... Rob se dirige tranquilamente a las Highlands a buscar a su prometida. Seguro de que en el arreglo del matrimonio ella había sido informada de todos los aspectos de su futuro marido. Mairi ha sido “sucintamente” informada de lo que iba a encontrar en su prometido. ¿Quién se creía que era ese hombre para no dignarse a dirigirle la palabra y apenas prestarle atención? Pero Mairi quiere corregir su gran defecto: ser precipitada en sus juicios y en sus acciones, y le dará otra oportunidad a su prometido. Quizás, después de todo, él solamente fuese un poco tímido y callado, y ella podría cambiar eso, ¿o no?
UN CASAMIENTO QUE DEBERÍA HABERSE DESARROLLADO NORMALMENTE... PUES AMBAS PARTES ESTABAN DE ACUERDO. UN CASAMIENTO QUE SE LLEVO A CABO BAJO LAS PEORES CIRCUNSTANCIAS... AMBOS NOVIOS CUBIERTOS DE SANGRE Y EN PRESENCIA DE UN MORIBUNDO. ¿Cómo es posible ser feliz en un matrimonio celebrado en tales circunstancias? ¿Cómo ser feliz cuando uno sabe que jamás oirá palabras de amor de su marido? Cómo ser feliz en un matrimonio que Mairi lamentó horas después de su celebración? Todas estas incógnitas serán reveladas en la trama de esta magnífica novela de la autora Lyn Stone.
Me conmovió esta historia, pudo ser mejor pero bue... Me encantó la pareja, él un Lord, con discapacidad auditiva pero todo un guerrero capaz, Mairi, una mujer valiente, orgullosa pero sobretodo dispuesta a amarlo tal cual es, un matrimonio con un inicio sangriento, un enemigo acechando, una ex prometida altanera, enredos y más enredos. (Genial la pelea de gatas, jaja).
Es el libro que más me ha gustado de esta escritora, sus argumentos son demasiados, revueltos o rebuscados pero aún así entretienen.
October 11, 2014
Silent Vows & Discovery
Wow, I really enjoyed this great story of Mairi and Rob. If I could I would give this 6 Stars! Lyn Stone weaves a very fascinating and touching story. She also provides humor, which is great.
The Laird MacBain, Rob, goes to meet his betrothed, wed her and bring her to his new home. He finds she is truly a beauty and courageous. He hopes they will be happy. He also hopes she has been told about him. This was one of the stipulations, which he himself had imposed in order to marry. He finds she is beautiful.
Mairi is a dutiful daughter who loves her father and wants to make sure that her betrothed is a good and kind man. She agrees to the marriage because her wayward cousin, Ranald, who is the one who will take over the clan once her father dies wants her for himself. He is evil and will do anything in order to obtain what he wants. Her father realizes this. Mairi is excited because her betrothed is handsome and big. She tries to be kind and make conversation with Rob, but he is rather aloof and gruff, speaking no more than three words at a time.
A siege occurs and all heck breaks loose, decisions are made rapidly. Things do not go as originally planned. These two will face challenges.
This is my first read of this author. It will not be my last. I realize this was book 2. Now, I will read book 1 and then 3.
Wow, I really enjoyed this great story of Mairi and Rob. If I could I would give this 6 Stars! Lyn Stone weaves a very fascinating and touching story. She also provides humor, which is great.
The Laird MacBain, Rob, goes to meet his betrothed, wed her and bring her to his new home. He finds she is truly a beauty and courageous. He hopes they will be happy. He also hopes she has been told about him. This was one of the stipulations, which he himself had imposed in order to marry. He finds she is beautiful.
Mairi is a dutiful daughter who loves her father and wants to make sure that her betrothed is a good and kind man. She agrees to the marriage because her wayward cousin, Ranald, who is the one who will take over the clan once her father dies wants her for himself. He is evil and will do anything in order to obtain what he wants. Her father realizes this. Mairi is excited because her betrothed is handsome and big. She tries to be kind and make conversation with Rob, but he is rather aloof and gruff, speaking no more than three words at a time.
A siege occurs and all heck breaks loose, decisions are made rapidly. Things do not go as originally planned. These two will face challenges.
This is my first read of this author. It will not be my last. I realize this was book 2. Now, I will read book 1 and then 3.
December 9, 2014
Dear Trouville, sign language in not useless, I don't care in which era you have lived.
I didn't like Jehanne nor Thomas, not one bit. And Henri wasn't married yet (but wasn't his story before this book?! D: Whatever [Edit: Apparently not]). The last part was a bit so-so, hence the rating.
I didn't like Jehanne nor Thomas, not one bit. And Henri wasn't married yet (but wasn't his story before this book?! D: Whatever [Edit: Apparently not]). The last part was a bit so-so, hence the rating.
October 11, 2011
Good plot about a deaf man in the year 1335 with exciting ending but it dragged in the middle with overlong delay of truth and characters mentally speculating making my rating 3.5* Marriage arranged between Mairi and Robert,who lived in a world of silence.
December 5, 2017
mi arrendo dopo 158 pagine abbastanza noiose che mi hanno dato la sensazione di una perdita di tempo. La trama sarebbe anche carina, ma è raccontata senza nessuna particolare passione e così passo ad altro.
January 26, 2009
Didn't hold my interest. Skimmed it.
January 5, 2011
I really enjoyed this book about a man trying to keep his hearing loss a secret from his new wife. Entertaining and a great love story.
May 6, 2012
Awesome!!!
One of the Best romances I've ever read!
Wonderful!
One of the Best romances I've ever read!
Wonderful!
October 5, 2012
Just a little hard to swallow. Finger spelling in the 14th century? But I just kept thinking of sign language even between tribes in North America and Africa, tried to buy it.
October 12, 2014
ok read
June 14, 2016
Rating~ 3.5 stars
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