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Wedgewick Woman
"I will not marry another Wedgewick woman!" ~ Lord Carmichael
Scotland 1810 -
Leon Charles William Carmichael is trying to avoid a clan war. His first wife has perished but her vindictive actions are a haunting memory. The only way to avoid a feud may be to marry her sister, Annabelle Wedgewick, for the land she possesses. The land could bring peace between the warring clans but be the death of Lord Carmichael’s sanity.
Lord Carmichael’s vow to stay clear of Annabelle Wedgewick may be put to the test.
Scotland 1810 -
Leon Charles William Carmichael is trying to avoid a clan war. His first wife has perished but her vindictive actions are a haunting memory. The only way to avoid a feud may be to marry her sister, Annabelle Wedgewick, for the land she possesses. The land could bring peace between the warring clans but be the death of Lord Carmichael’s sanity.
Lord Carmichael’s vow to stay clear of Annabelle Wedgewick may be put to the test.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2012
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September 8, 2012
The anachronisms in this book drove me nuts. The development of a positive relationship of the protagonists was gradual which usually seems more true to life. However, you are largely left to assume how Lee's heart is being effected, which is inconsistent with how he is rendered at the start of the book. It would have given the story more depth if it had shown how his heart was changed toward Annabel. As I read I kept wondering why I continued the story. It came down to the fact that I wanted to know what would happen next. It is a fairly unique storyline, and I was curious to see how it would be resolved. The resolution steps were gradual and pretty much believable and just pulled me along.
August 21, 2012
I was disappointed in the writing/editing of this book. It was very choppy. It did not flow well at all! I felt blind sided a few times during the story because there was no prelude to the events. I'm glad this story is over.
July 29, 2012
A fascinating historical read - I love the setting with the feuding clans in the early 1800's Scotland. I did find the characters complex and the story well thought out. Sometimes love gets complicated and I loved how this story played out.
Bought this on the Kindle and then got the paperback. Will definitely read this again.
My 13 year old daughter wants to read it next.
Bought this on the Kindle and then got the paperback. Will definitely read this again.
My 13 year old daughter wants to read it next.
July 25, 2015
Maybe 2.5
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Unfortunately, I found myself falling asleep for the majority of this book. There was very little that happened in the novel and, for some readers, this book is going to be down right boring.
Annebel has two sisters and a mother. Her father has passed. The mother and sister, Helen, devise a plan to trap the Laird into marriage. Lee and Helen marry and Helen is a horrible person who continually made poor choices. There is a hidden family secret that the characters must handle. Annabel and the Laird (Lee) come together by circumstance and get to know each other. That about wraps up the book.
The second issue I had with this book, is rather a big one. When Annabel's mother and sister, Helen, trap the Laird into a marriage, Annabel supposedly grew up at the Carmichael castle. At least, she spent several years there, if not all of her teen years living at the castle. When the Laird and her come together again, many years later, it's as though they don't know each other. Annabel wasn't involved in the plan her mother and sister had but she knew about it.
Throughout the book Annabel talks about her memories of the castle. These memories of hers came through as very fake.
"I used to watch them from the balcony while I hid behind the plants. I saw how he looked at her sometimes when Helen was being playful."
When she stays at the castle, its as though her memories are an after thought by the author because they come off as thrown in and fake. This lack of connection with the characters continues throughout the book. It was quite annoying. The characters talk about memories of each other and the castle but when reading the book it comes through as though they don't know each other. It was the strangest feeling.
For example, in the beginning of the book, the Laird was introduced to Annabel while at a party in his castle in Scotland. He kisses her in front of everyone as a ploy to embarrass her and get her to leave. Annabel later says.
How is that? She supposedly spent some time living in the castle but no one from the "society", or the neighborhood knew her at this party? I find that hard to believe.
There was not much time spent between the Laird and Annabel. One would think that the two leads would spend more time together and the reader would watch a relationship unfold but this is not the case in this book. Come to think of it, the supporting characters were rather weak and their side plot was very underdeveloped.
There was little romance in this book. There was more insta love than romance. By the author including little interaction between the leads, the book suffered from romance throughout the entire book. There was plenty of contention but it wasn't based on attraction. I was wondering where the author was taking the book, because, by 80% in there still wasn't anything happening between the two leads.
Yet another inconsistency; the cover bugs me. The book take place in 1810-1811. However, the cover to the book does not reflect the style of dress they would have worn at that time. Let alone, clothing to reflect Scotland dress.
Overall, the book is quite short. I think this is the only reason I made it through. There was quite a bit of character development for the Laird. He was a good character but Annabel and her maid Phoebe fell flat for me. In fact, by the end of the book, I felt I knew more about the sister, Helen, than Annabel. Odd. The book wasn't altogether bad but it wasn't the best written novel out there.
Content: clean
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"/>Unfortunately, I found myself falling asleep for the majority of this book. There was very little that happened in the novel and, for some readers, this book is going to be down right boring.
Annebel has two sisters and a mother. Her father has passed. The mother and sister, Helen, devise a plan to trap the Laird into marriage. Lee and Helen marry and Helen is a horrible person who continually made poor choices. There is a hidden family secret that the characters must handle. Annabel and the Laird (Lee) come together by circumstance and get to know each other. That about wraps up the book.
The second issue I had with this book, is rather a big one. When Annabel's mother and sister, Helen, trap the Laird into a marriage, Annabel supposedly grew up at the Carmichael castle. At least, she spent several years there, if not all of her teen years living at the castle. When the Laird and her come together again, many years later, it's as though they don't know each other. Annabel wasn't involved in the plan her mother and sister had but she knew about it.
Throughout the book Annabel talks about her memories of the castle. These memories of hers came through as very fake.
"I used to watch them from the balcony while I hid behind the plants. I saw how he looked at her sometimes when Helen was being playful."
When she stays at the castle, its as though her memories are an after thought by the author because they come off as thrown in and fake. This lack of connection with the characters continues throughout the book. It was quite annoying. The characters talk about memories of each other and the castle but when reading the book it comes through as though they don't know each other. It was the strangest feeling.
For example, in the beginning of the book, the Laird was introduced to Annabel while at a party in his castle in Scotland. He kisses her in front of everyone as a ploy to embarrass her and get her to leave. Annabel later says.
" It did not matter to me. If he had done that in London, I would have been banned from society, but no one in that room knew me."
How is that? She supposedly spent some time living in the castle but no one from the "society", or the neighborhood knew her at this party? I find that hard to believe.
There was not much time spent between the Laird and Annabel. One would think that the two leads would spend more time together and the reader would watch a relationship unfold but this is not the case in this book. Come to think of it, the supporting characters were rather weak and their side plot was very underdeveloped.
There was little romance in this book. There was more insta love than romance. By the author including little interaction between the leads, the book suffered from romance throughout the entire book. There was plenty of contention but it wasn't based on attraction. I was wondering where the author was taking the book, because, by 80% in there still wasn't anything happening between the two leads.
Yet another inconsistency; the cover bugs me. The book take place in 1810-1811. However, the cover to the book does not reflect the style of dress they would have worn at that time. Let alone, clothing to reflect Scotland dress.
Overall, the book is quite short. I think this is the only reason I made it through. There was quite a bit of character development for the Laird. He was a good character but Annabel and her maid Phoebe fell flat for me. In fact, by the end of the book, I felt I knew more about the sister, Helen, than Annabel. Odd. The book wasn't altogether bad but it wasn't the best written novel out there.
Content: clean
March 22, 2014
It felt unfinished. Like it was written out and the spelling errors corrected and then published with no further editing. (especially in the first 3rd) It got better as it went along.
Many of the attitudes and ideals of the characters do not fit the time period. Lots of 20th century emotion. Children belonged to their fathers not their mothers. Care was determined by fathers and no doctor would have cared that a child was removed from its mother. The whole idea of childhood wasn't much thought of at that time. Also there were no woman secretaries then either.
There were some unanswered questions at the end.
Many of the attitudes and ideals of the characters do not fit the time period. Lots of 20th century emotion. Children belonged to their fathers not their mothers. Care was determined by fathers and no doctor would have cared that a child was removed from its mother. The whole idea of childhood wasn't much thought of at that time. Also there were no woman secretaries then either.
There were some unanswered questions at the end.
September 23, 2012
I really liked the characters in this book. I would give it 3.5 stars. The only issue that I had is that the ending seemed rushed. There was so much build up throughout the story of the romance between Lee and Annabel. I wanted a description of the wedding and more excitement with the birth of their first child. The description of their marriage and the birth were only a few pages long. It was a let down. I'm hoping that there is a sequel to this book that ties up the loose ends and continues the story where it left off.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2013
I liked tyhis book and would have given it a higher rating, except there were a lot of editing errors,especially quotation marks. This made for slow reading at times.
Also, it said it was set in 1810 in England and Scotland, but they were fighting with bows and arrows. I may be wrong, but I thought by that time they should be using guns. It just seemed like the time was all wrong.
It was a good story and this is a good author. However, those things seemed to distract from the book.
Also, it said it was set in 1810 in England and Scotland, but they were fighting with bows and arrows. I may be wrong, but I thought by that time they should be using guns. It just seemed like the time was all wrong.
It was a good story and this is a good author. However, those things seemed to distract from the book.
September 1, 2012
Patricia Strefling writes a charming historic tale of a Scottish Laird who is bitter against women after a horrendous experience in marriage. However, he is forced into close habitation and contact with another women. He fights his feelings even while he attempts to maintain peace in a violent Scotland. The conflict is well laid out as the characters struggle with their inner demons and external forces. As in all romance novels, love overcomes.
July 23, 2012
Orlando Rose will make you feel love heartache and joy. Great escape on a rainstorm day
August 17, 2012
Really good book. Gives a lesson that you cannot always assume people are a certain way. Patricia Strefling brings the characters to life. Can't wait for her next book.
May 31, 2025
The Baby's Mother
This is an exciting, excellent book! It is one that is hard to close the cover of! I dreaded for it to end. Romance, anger, sadness, happiness and all in one story! Read about a handicap baby and the love surrounding her. Who loves that little one!
This book is such a good read.
This is an exciting, excellent book! It is one that is hard to close the cover of! I dreaded for it to end. Romance, anger, sadness, happiness and all in one story! Read about a handicap baby and the love surrounding her. Who loves that little one!
This book is such a good read.
September 3, 2012
In 1810 Scotland Laird William Carmichael rejects the idea of marrying another Wedgewick Woman. For four years before her untimely death, his first wife made his life miserable with her infidelities and her spendthrift ways, Then he meets Annabelle, her sister. Has fate conspired with circumstances to ensnare him once again?
I loved the hero in this story. He could swashbuckle with the best of them. He was also sometimes indecisive, often befuddled and always thoughtful and caring.
I loved the hero in this story. He could swashbuckle with the best of them. He was also sometimes indecisive, often befuddled and always thoughtful and caring.
November 6, 2012
A good Regency love story..Quite different from other stories I have read.
I love the hero in this story.Laird's reactions was amusing where he caught the boy Cork who had injured him by shooting an arrow in his arm and then later bought him from the enemies and also the scene when he and Fergus argued about their wedding in the end etc.I adore his cute baby lass Eleanor.:)
Looking forward to read the next book BEYOND FORGIVENESS.
I love the hero in this story.Laird's reactions was amusing where he caught the boy Cork who had injured him by shooting an arrow in his arm and then later bought him from the enemies and also the scene when he and Fergus argued about their wedding in the end etc.I adore his cute baby lass Eleanor.:)
Looking forward to read the next book BEYOND FORGIVENESS.
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August 13, 2012I really love books set in the 18th century. It looks and sounds really good!
August 20, 2012
A regency set in Scotland! Read it for free on the kindle.
November 30, 2012
The idea for this story was a good one but the novel read more like a child's fairy tale. Not reading this story would have been no loss.
November 3, 2013
Great historical fiction -- I will read over and over!!! (Have it in printed form and Kindle) take it with me, just in case!!!
February 27, 2014
Another favorite Strefling story --
April 6, 2015
Finished Reading
1st Time: March 14, 2015
2nd Time: March 27, 2015
1st Time: March 14, 2015
2nd Time: March 27, 2015
February 2, 2013
Slow to start but picked up near the end.
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