The Witch of Clan Sinclair

Clan Sinclair #2

by Karen Ranney

The next sizzling romance in New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney's Clan Sinclair series...

Logan Harrison is looking for a wife. As the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, he needs a conventional and diplomatic woman who will stand by his side and help further his political ambitions. He most certainly does not need Mairi Sinclair, the fiery, passionate, fiercely beautiful woman who tries to thwart him at every turn. But if she's so wrong for him, why can't he stop kissing her? He is completely bewitched.

Mairi Sinclair has never met anyone like Logan Harrison, the perfect example of everything she finds wrong with the world. He's also incredibly handsome, immensely popular, and impossible to resist. His kisses inflame her and awaken a passion she can barely control.

Can two people who are at such odds admit to a love that would bind them together for life?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Scotland, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Regency

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 29, 2014

About the author

I’m a writer who’s been privileged to have attained the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists.

Although I've primarily written historical romance, I've also written contemporary romantic suspense, a murder mystery, and I'm having a wonderful time writing about a vampire who is being challenged by her new state of being. (The Montgomery Chronicles: The Fertile Vampire and The Reluctant Goddess coming March 12, 2015.)

I believe in the power of the individual, the magnificence of the human spirit, and always looking for the positive in any situation. I write about people who have been challenged by life itself but who win in the end.

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Reviews

[ᑭᑌᑎƳᗩ [Punya Reviews...] · Rating 4 out of 5]

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The Witch of Clan Sinclair was such an amazing read, a total turnaround from the pain that was book 1. It had a strong and stubborn heroine with an equally stubborn hero, some superb banters, not to mention their chemistry was off the charts... meaning me positively vibrating with glee!

We were introduced to Mairi, Marcrath’s elder sister in The Devil of Clan Sinclair, which is also Macrath and Virginia’s story. She was not a prominent character but was featured in and out, alongside their orphaned cousin, Fenella, now a part of their family too. Macrath, a Scottish inventor, has made much money with his brilliance, determination and skills, hence the word ‘poverty’ has been erased from their dictionary. Macrath has bought his own home, a castle-like structure away from the noisy city, called Drumvagen. He has been living there permanently for a while, and after much trials and tribulations, now with his own family. Macrath is nothing if not caring and has made sure that Mairi and Fenella have their own place in Edinburgh since the head-office of ‘The Edinburgh Gazette’ is there. Fenella has taken to act as Mairi’s housekeeper because she’s so good at managing household staff and expenditures. But she has never been treated poorly by either Mairi, Macrath or their younger sister, Ceana. Additionally, Ceana is now married and living with her husband and hasn’t made an appearance in this one.

The daughter of a poor pressman, Mairi grew up watching her father work in their press. The press, at one point, became Mairi’s responsibility when Macrath made is certain that he had no interest in it. He was happy to let Mairi work, which is how it became her life and living in the intervening years of growing up, ultimately becoming the centerfold of her life. Mairi never thought herself to be the marrying kind, so she never really bothered about male attentions that much. Even then, when one of Macrath’s friends showed interest in her, Mairi thought herself to be in love. But the relationship went nowhere as the guy ditched her soon afterwards, citing that she’s not ‘womanly enough for him and his parents don’t approve’. Whatta douche! But this also hurt Mairi too much. She has hidden her heart away from all kinds of future heartaches ever since, becoming more and more engrossed in ‘The Edinburgh Gazette’ and all the broadsides that her press publishes.

Mairi has a pressman, Allan, who helps her out but she’s been everything to her paper; the reporter, the editor, the typesetter, the publisher; you name it, she has done it for her newspaper. Yet, she does everything hiding behind Macrath’s name as her subscribers or the sources won’t co-operate because she’s a woman. And this annoys our heroine to no end. Ironically, this is also how she meets our hero, Logan, on the eve of a lecture in one of the Edinburgh Men’s clubs. Mairi went there with Fenella, prepared to have some materials for publication. Yet, she was not allowed an entry. Not even when the Lord Provost of Edinburgh stops by. She pleads her case to the tall and imposing man, who remains unmoved, citing that women are not allowed. She’s ticked in all wrong ways, promising retribution. But something about Logan Harrison keeps tickling her naughty imaginations because of his huge body, sexy green eyes. She keeps comparing him to the Highlanders of the Old; all rough and warrior-like. And in a kilt. Oh boy, Mairi was deep into it even before she knew what she’s getting into! LOL

Fun, for me, was the fact that Logan felt the same since the first moment. They didn’t know each-other but the spark was undeniable. The usually stoic and calm Lord Provost is feeling things he doesn’t generally feel. Well, he feels but the years of training as a politician has its usefulness. Logan is very apt at hiding his true feelings. Yet where Mairi Sinclair is concerned, it seems like all his practiced aloofness washes away in the stormy waves of her personality, melts with the heat in her dazzling blue eyes. Darn but Logan loves irritating her cause he feels bewitched by way she looks all angry. And He. Just. Can’t. Stop! On that note, he asks his secretary to find all he could about this mysterious (and stubborn) young woman. The Lord Provost would like to stay one step ahead of the game. *wink*

When Logan is busy doing this, Mairi is planning his downfall. Ah, not precisely but she’s busy writing a funny poem mocking the Lord Provost. She’s irritated for sure and doesn’t really think twice about using the power of the written words. I was surprised that she didn’t do her research well enough to figure out this’ll affect her newspaper as we find later, that Logan is extremely popular among the folks of Edinburgh because of his personality and good deeds. It was a bit of a gamble on Mairi’s part, one that almost causes her to lose a big number in her subscription. Mairi is annoyed; she still can’t believe that someone who doesn’t voice his concerns about the women’s rights can be that popular! Trouble was, majority of the city didn’t bother about the women’s rights either. Moreover, her sources were also beginning to ignore her as if some secret strings are being pulled, and this obviously leads Mairi to believe that Logan is behind it all.

Now, what she doesn’t know that though Logan is... somewhat concerned, he’s not really angry at her. Moreover, he stops by at her press to tell her never to do this again. Though Mairi is transfixed by his appearance, just as she always is (and annoyed at herself for being so), she doesn’t promise anything. Yet, after the Gazette begins losing valuable subscription and earnings, Mairi is forced to meet Logan at his house to request him to stop pulling strings against her. Of course, Logan has done nothing, so he assures her that he’d take care of whoever is going behind his back and causing Mairi trouble. I seem to remember that one scene when a bold Mairi acts impulsively, touching Logan’s kilt-clan thighs, transfixed (oh yah, she always is around him) by his... er, everything. You gotta read Logan’s reply when she encounters... that thing under his kilt (and no, not what you’re thinking LOL). I was laughing so hard cause Logan’s reply takes Mairi by surprise, so much so that she blurts out that she’s not a virgin! Lord it was a crazy mess, yet Logan is equally intrigued by this fiery woman; someone who makes him want to reach inside himself to confront the myriads of emotions he has been feeling ever since he met her. And he was still having so much fun irritating Mairi!

On and off, Logan and Mairi keep meeting due to different reasons, but the fact was, they both probably were, subconsciously, looking for each-other wherever they went. Logan was pretty impressed with Mairi’s accomplishment as the editor. Mairi, on the other hand, was fighting her inner-battles to jump Logan’s bone whenever she saw him around. She definitely thought Logan doesn’t feel the same. Then, due to her past experience, Mairi was scared that she’d fall in love and the history will repeat itself. How sad that both want the same thing, yet completely missing out on the most important point.

I’ve noticed that we don’t get to know a lot about Logan’s past. Only that he probably doesn’t have a family anymore. He started out as a bookseller in Edinburgh but his goodwill to do something for the people and an ambition to better his life took him where he is today. He has done everything successfully so far, even down to the bookstore, Blakewell, which he owns. This bookstore has been a triumph for Logan, branching out throughout Edinburgh in the past years. Logan has other plans about his life and the immediate would be getting married and settling down. His peers have been telling him that this would be the right path to advance his political career. He has even been looking through the perfect candidates, until Mairi Sinclair’s sudden appearance in his life. Now Logan can only think of one thing; why not her, even if she’s not ‘perfect’? But Mairi is anything but easy. Could he, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, convince her of this fact?

What happens next is Mairi deciding to lecture for a women’s association in support of women’s right movement that has been slowing voicing its way up. While giving her speech, a chaos breaks out and Mairi is attacked by the fanatics who are in oppose to the whole idea. Logan was there too and he’s the one who saves her. This incident kinda shows Logan how vulnerable Mairi is. He realizes just how much he wants to protect her from all the harm. Mairi has already done her part about trying to keep this thing between them at bay, scowling and glaring at Logan whenever he dropped by to see her recuperating. She has tried telling herself it’ll end in another heartbreak. But oh, when the pull is so strong, especially when he smiles at her that way, Mairi is helpless. One thing leads to another and they can only act on their mutual attractions. I loved how Mairi was the one to take the step and invite Logan to help her in her ‘downfall’... oh but it was glorious!

In between, we see a secondary romance between Fenella and Allan. They fell in love and have been waiting to tell Mairi about their decisions of getting married soon, now that they’ve also been intimate. Fenella tries to get Mairi’s attention but that’s not really easy when Mairi is overwhelmed by her own little problems, namely her insane ‘affair’ with the Lord Provost. Oh boy, what has she done? She knows this can’t go on, and though she’s unhappy about it, Mairi is also stubborn enough to ignore her feelings, so much so that she even runs to Drumvagen with an excuse to visit Macrath’s family so that she doesn’t have to face Logan for a while.

This, Logan doesn’t take well. He comes to visit Mairi only to learn that she has escaped him. He returns everyday but neither Allan nor Fenella, who is seen in the press more often these days, can give him any direct answer. But being in love, they instantly understand what’s going on between Logan and Mairi, so they take pity on the poor man. When Logan finds out Mairi’s whereabouts, he runs to Drumvagen. Mairi has been having a good time among the people of Drumvagen and Macrath’s family, though she’s been missing Logan something fierce. She never expected to see him again, let alone for him to come see her. But now that he’s here, she’s more than a little surprised and exilerated. While she’s here, Mairi has also let Macrath know of an important matter; a threatening letter she has gotten from some unknown person. This worries Macrath, who promises to look into it.

The scenes at the Drumvagen were really enjoyable. Loved the interactions between all the characters, but most especially, to find Macrath well on his way in building the clan he always wanted. :p Apart from Alistair, he now has a daughter called Fiona. Though I didn’t believe in anything the author did to make Virginia look like a saint, I was still happy because having her is what makes Macrath happy. In addition, Enid, Virginia’s ex-MIL from her first marriage is present. This woman and the grumpy housekeeper of Drumvagen, Brianag, have been ‘at war’ since the day Enid stepped inside the house. It seems that no day passes by without anyone hearing them snipping or yelling at each-other for the most ludicrous reasons. Enid’s daughter, Ellice, is rather reserved and doesn’t say much. She wasn’t an important character in book 1, I didn’t feel that way in here either. It seemed to me that the girl likes to keep to herself and an all around disappointment for her ever critical mother who can’t seem to say one good thing about her. She is always comparing Ellice to her deceased elder sister, Eudora. I didn’t like Enid in the first book, my dislike for her went up a notch in this one. She’s still that pompous, self-centered b!tch she was in book 1, her treatment of her own daughter showed as much.

Aside from this hullabaloo that is Drumvagen, there’s no solution for Mairi and Logan’s dilemma. They find it hard to resist each-other, yet dancing around their true feelings to avoid confusion and the heartache. Logan makes it somewhat known that he’d not take ‘advantage’ of her here, even when Mairi invites him in her room. She must return to Edinburgh to resolve their situation. As I said, both of them were equally stubborn, equally in love and equally unhappy because they couldn’t be together.

It takes a fire to the press to bring matters up front for Mairi after she returns to Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Gazette perishes in that fire. Mairi is lost and completely broken. Yet she realizes that those moments when Logan was helping Allan and James, her coachman, extinguishing the fire were the most excruciating for her. Because she worried for them all, but because it was Logan who worried her the most. She couldn’t imagine facing a day without him there anymore. When the fire is taken care of, Logan takes Mairi to his own house. They spend the night together, brushing aside reality for the time being. Yet the next day they are forced to face the music. It seems not only Mairi’s whole household knows what’s going on but also, Macrath is here. And they had just drop in to Logan’s to pay an early morning visit!

Mairi knows that after this incident her affair with Logan will be out. Macrath, being reasonable, broaches marriage and Logan immediately agrees. But Mairi wouldn’t have it. She thinks Logan is just doing this to save her reputation. Frustratingly, what she doesn’t realize or decides to willfully ignore, is the fact that Logan has been in love with her for a long time now. Marriage was just one of those steps he’s been seriously considering. His plan for a politically-oriented marriage was discarded the moment he met Mairi. Logan doesn’t even care for his pristine reputation any longer; neither does he care to stay in politics if that’s what it comes down to. He supports Mairi’s causes and ideas. He’ll help her rebuilding the Gazette, especially now that she has the plan to transform to a newspaper completely dedicated to the women’s cause, to become a voice for them. All Logan cares is for Mairi’s well-being and her happiness. So it’s no wonder that he’s bitterly disappointed when Mairi refuses his suit for silly reasons. I was wondering where this will end when Logan answers my question by telling Mairi this:

“No, I fall under the category of fool,” he said, still speaking in an even tone. “For falling in love with a woman too stupid to recognize that fact.”

When he leaves Mairi is the one stunned speechless. She’s in remorse, not knowing how she can ask for his forgiveness. I was a bit frustrated that she’d decide to ‘learn to move on’ rather than trying to win Logan back but that’s what she does. Learning of Fenella and Allan’s relationship doesn’t help her situation a bit. Virginia asks Macrath not to interfere, which was, I think, the wisest thing she said throughout the course of the two books that I’ve known her for. But Mairi didn’t have to wait for long, for in the meantime, Logan remains supremely unhappy too. He can’t really stay away from his Mairi, can he? If she’s not amenable to marriage, he’d only have to work harder to convince her of his suit. True to his thoughts, Logan begins planning with a new vigor, including him taking care of the douche who was behind the fire... Yep, that’s Logan for you!

Then it all comes down to one of those conferences of women’s rights movement, where Mairi was present by invitation. Instead she finds Logan in love and wholly in support of her, on his knees, begging for her hand in front of a whole bunch of people no less! There was no escape for Mairi this time. She’s blown away, her mind at peace with the fact that a lifetime with the soon-to-be-ex Lord Provost of Edinburgh would suit her just fine. This did leave me with a grin from ear-to-ear.

These two led me in a merry chase, both being too stubborn to acknowledge what everyone else could see so clearly. Yet when they did, it was awesome in one word. Leaving those few frustrating misunderstandings, I had not one boring moment in it. Highly recommended! 4.25 stars.

[Lover of Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mairi Sinclair is a very independent and strong willed, and when she goes to hear a lecture that only "men" are allowed to see she is outraged. She then meets Logan Harrison, who is temptation itself, but even he refuses her entry. So she declares war on the Lord Provost, which is practically suicidal considering practically everyone in the city of Edinburgh worships the ground he walks on. Mairi is editor of a newspaper, and practically has spent years building up its reputation hiding herself behind her brothers name. Now she is determined to see that women get the same rights as the men including the right to vote. Logan Harrison is on a hunt for a wife, someone that would be a advantage for his career, and could be be diplomatic, but all thoughts of a wife go out the window when he meets this fiery temptress that makes him want to kiss her soundless. Mairi and Logan are verbal enemies, but are magic in the bedchamber, and soon will either be able to resist the love that is just waiting for them to embrace?

The Witch of Clan Sinclair is the second installment in this most recent series by Karen Ranney. I haven't read a ton of her books, but every time I have read her I have fallen in love with every one of her stories. Plus I really loved this cover, so gorgeous, don't you agree? I have enjoyed the setting of this latest series of the Clan Sinclair. It is set more in the regency period, but is set in Scotland which I can't resist. I have a fascination with the country and its people. The year is 1872, and it begins with seeing a instant connection between Mairi and Logan. From the first chapter there are sparks in the air, without either of them talking much. I love the way these two are connected from the beginning. I felt like the story picks up quickly from the beginning, which is refreshing since that doesn't happen too often, especially with historical romances. However with this story I felt like the story started off with a quick pace that compels the reader to read more.

The plot was ongoing, and didn't seem to slow down much. Although there were periods where I felt the steadiness of the story took stops, and I felt like the flow of the story could have been a bit more consistent. I felt like a yo yo at times, and at times I was fully into the story and a couple other times I would have to force myself to keep reading. I don't know if it was just me or the way the story was written, but I couldn't have a full grasp on the story as I would have liked. I will say I thoroughly loved this story and it was fun seeing characters from the first book as well.

The characters in the story were so different from each other, but in the end they matched perfectly. Logan is a politician, and is out to further his ambitions in the political arena. Logan is much loved by the people because of some reforms he has set to accomplish, but he never has thought about women's rights, he just figures they are content to marry and have many babies right? Mairi has a brother that has always encouraged her to go after her dreams. She has spent more time and effort on the newspaper than anything else. It is her passion and she loves writing and sharing ideas with others. From the moment she meets Logan she realizes that she wants to focus her energy and time now to women's rights. When she practically attacks Logan in written form, her newspaper takes the brunt and soon she starts to realize how sensitive this subject is. Mairi goes about things with full purpose and full speed without thinking things through. At times I loved how rash she is and how passionate she can be with her ideas, which tends to get her into trouble. Logan is more logical and rational, but he can't resist his attraction to Mairi. Their relationship is full of strife and struggles, and plenty of verbal wars. At the same time we see how much these two care for each other, and as you progress more into the story you see how they compliment each other, in ways that only cement their relationship.

Overall a fun and witty historical romance that won my heart from the very beginning. This author has created a story full of zest and passion and a tale to steal your heart!!! MAGNIFICENT!!

[Jessica Grogan · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. I love strong heroines and think that women's rights are and were important issues. However, that doesn't mean I want to spend an entire romance novel reading about two people fussing back and forth at each other about them. And Mairi is an idiot. She really didn't think that broadside she wrote would have repercussions? She supposedly knows what's going on behind the scenes in Edinburgh but had NO CLUE Logan was as loved as he is? Not buying it. And I felt like she came across as a vengeful child that didn't get her way so she'd show him! Undecided whether I'll read the next book or not.

[[Aengell] · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad, reasonably complex story of a nineteenth century newspaperwoman and a politician. The intrigue is a bit far fetched but this time the main characters, at least, have depth. The ebook on Hoopla has some spacing problems. I’m pretty sure it is clearer in the print book when the POV changes. If not, the publisher ought to use at the least a few extra carriage returns so readers don’t get three paragraphs along and need to reread because the speaker isn’t who they thought. Perhaps it’s just a peril of the style.

[Sandra Valente · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This is the second book by Karen Ranney, and continues with Macrath’s older sister by two years only, Mairi. You’ll notice I reviewed the first one―The Devil of Clan Sinclair―not a few days ago.

You’ll also know that I loved the first book, but I adored this one.

I so appreciate the fact that it’s not only a romance, a love story, but it also brings real issues forth, those fought hard for back in the day by a handful of women who were more than willing to stand up for their rights, and more often than not had to bear the brunt of the consequence for doing so. In certain instances, it still very much applies where women are concerned in today’s society.

Mairi Sinclair was such a woman. Strong-willed, determined, hell-bent on proving that a woman could do a man’s job, and do it well. She was also stubborn as heck and just as adamant she would never again become romantically involved with a man. They are insufferable creatures, especially after being shunned by one.

But as life has other plans for us all, it indeed had one for Mairi.

Mairi is editor to and runs what used to be her father’s newspaper, printing news she gathers from those on the street and certain people who provide her with what's going on concerning their surrounds, as well as printing broadsides. One thing she hates above anything else is not being able to categorically state that she’s the one who is in charge. It’s such that after all her hard work, at the end of the day everything is signed off using Macrath’s name.

Deciding to attend a function of one of her favourite authors, along with her cousin, Fenella, she’s extremely put out when she’s denied entry; she’s a woman after all. Persisting against what amounts to a brick wall of a man, they’re joined by none other than Logan Harrison, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. She appeals to him, but alas she gets nowhere. Infuriated with how they were treated she writes a poem about the Provost, which she publishes on a broadside―the content mainly encompassing gossip and scandal. Too late she realises her mistake and soon learns that the Lord Provost is very much loved and revered by many. He’s also very, very handsome.

Poor Logan, or not, depending on how we look at it, has met the most hard-headed woman to date. He’s in need of a wife, someone who will back him, make him proud, and stand with him while he advances politically. Yet every time they meet, it’s nothing short of frustrating albeit illuminating and quite humourous. There’s one scene when Logan subtley dares her―after she’s curious as to whether there’s really nothing worn under a kilt―to find out for herself. Being Mairi, she does, of course she does. Loved it. Of course, the more Mairi doth protest, the more she comes to realise that she’s just a tad more than interested in Logan. As a couple, they were fabulous together, and I adored them to such an extent I had a permanent grin on my face. The chemistry between them was sizzling, I thought, once Mairi was honest with herself and gave in to the fact that she wanted Logan to be a part of her life.

In the background, there is much that takes place, including someone who is making threats towards Mairi, with an eventual attack and sabotage thrown into the mix.

Previous characters make their appearance such as Macrath, Virginia and the two hot-heads of Macrath’s house, Brianag and Enid. I also love reading about Macrath’s home, Drumvagen. Wish I could see it in real. There’s a further romance where Fenella is concerned.

I just loved this story, and adored Mairi and Logan simply because they were amazing, entertaining, real and fabulously interesting. Again, beautifully written, extremely enlightening, and besides everything else that’s taking place within the story―suspense-wise, it most assuredly was a beautiful love story.

I’m happy to say that I’ve just signed up to the read third in this series, The Virgin of Clan Sinclair. This will be Ellice's story; Virginia's sister-in-law, whom we met in the first book and makes a more than fleeting appearance in this one. Can't wait! She's so timid and quiet, and you know what's usually said about the quiet ones, right? Let's see.

I can’t thank the ladies at Bookslapped enough for getting in touch, the publishers, Avon, Edelweiss for providing the ARC copies for review, and Joanne Minutillo for sorting me out rather quickly with a small hitch.

As far as recommending this series, I’d just say that if you love historical romances, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Mairi is an independent woman who knows what she wants. Several years earlier she took over running the family newspaper, after her father's death. Her brother had no interest in it, but it has become Mairi's life. The biggest drawback for her is that she can't publish her articles under her own name, but uses her brother's instead. At the beginning of the book, she meets Logan as she attempts to enter an all-male gathering in pursuit of a story. She is furious when he doesn't support her right to be there, and the next day publishes an unflattering poem about him.

Logan's career as a politician is going well and he is considering the next step of running for Parliament. He figures that he will need a suitable wife to assist him, and has been considering the possibilities. Meeting Mairi puts a kink in those plans, as suddenly he can't think of anyone else. Her passionate view on issues has him looking at many things differently, and he is intrigued by her.

I loved the sparks that flew between Mairi and Logan from the moment they met. The attraction between them is hot, but there's more than just the physical. Mairi challenges Logan to look beyond the current attitude toward women and see them as intelligent, capable beings and then to do something about it. Meanwhile, Logan has Mairi seeing the world outside her newspaper, and that people are more than just sources or subjects of stories.

Mairi had a romance that ended badly in her past, which has affected her attitude toward marriage and love. She sees them as a prison that forces women to lose their independence and become accessories to their husband's lives. Her time with Logan has her resisting the feelings that she is developing for him, fearing that if she gives in she will lose all that she has worked to achieve.

I loved Logan's delight in Mairi's passion and intelligence. It was fun to see the way that the things she is so passionate about make him think about what she is fighting for. He gets a point of view he'd never had before and changes the way he looks at some things. I also enjoyed the way he knew just how to push her buttons. The scene where she questions what's under his kilt was lots of fun and had me laughing out loud. I also loved the way that he understood her and supported her. He was not going to allow her to push him away. I loved his big moment at the end and how it showed just how much he loved her.

Throughout the story there is also someone who is trying to sabotage Mairi's plans. There are hints and revelations that move closer to exposure, with a couple interesting twists to the final resolution.

I enjoyed the secondary characters and their parts in the story. All of them were integral to the plot, not just there to take up space. I enjoyed the romance between Allan and Fenella, but also liked how well both of them knew Mairi. I especially liked Fenella's explanation of love to her. I also liked seeing Macrath and Virginia again. I loved his support of Mairi and what she wants to do. He's a bit on the protective side, and I enjoyed seeing Mairi call him on it. I liked how he admits the changes that love has made to his life.

[Les Romantiques · Rating 4 out of 5]

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The witch of Clan Sinclair is the second volume in the latest series from Karen Ranney, and I loved the first one, The devil of Clan Sinclair, that I found original. Here again I found a certain originality in the story that I liked.

Mairi Sinclair is the unofficial publisher of the Gazette created by her father. She’s starting to be tired of having to hide behind her brother’s name to be taken seriously, and the coup de grace is when she’s turned down from entering a private club to attend a lecture from her favorite author, under the mocking eye of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, on who she’s going to transfer a great part of her anger. As for him, he’ll quickly be seduced and will do everything to prove to her he’s different that she thinks.

I really liked Mairi, I thought she was touching and determined. I liked that she’s able to question herself when she gets closer to the local suffragettes, or when the destiny plays tricks on her. I just found it a pity she’s so closed after a romantic disappointment, but as a result her emotional discoveries are touching.
I also liked Logan a lot. He’s straight, self-confident, sure of his function, and loyal. I liked how everything changes little by little in his mind with each interaction with Mairi. The interactions are sparkling and the sex scenes are very sensual, even if I found the first one came quite quickly.

The secondary characters are mainly part of Mairi’s circle. They ring true, whether they support or oppose the main couple’s acts and decisions. The rhythm isn’t very lively, which is quite characteristic of the author, but it allows the reader to see the events and feelings grow credibly and satisfyingly.

So this is a second volume which, if it didn’t seduce me as much as the first, still pleased me a lot. I appreciated the glimpse about the suffragettes and the reactions they attracted, even if that only takes a little place in the story. Stay in tune next month for the third volume.

[Farrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Witch of Clan Sinclair was a fantastic historical romance. It had a strong heroine, a charming hero, a mysterious saboteur. And, I loved every bit of it.

Mairi was a lovely character. She was strong, determined, and caring. My only problem with her was that I didn't understand why she was so hesitant about Logan, when he definitely proved himself as a good man. I got that she had a bad experience with a suitor before, but I think it stretched out too far. Overall, though, I really liked her.

Logan was super sweet. He was a very clever, loyal, and determined man. Nothing was going to stop him from winning over the woman he loved. I really liked how intent he was on winning Mairi over. I totally adored him. I thought he was perfect.

The romance was great. Mairi and Logan were so sweet together. Both were determined and strong and they definitely met their match in each other. And, the sparks were constantly flying between them, whether they were fighting or...something else ;) There was definitely a lot of chemistry there. I thought they were lovely together.

The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. There were tons of thrills as our couple tried to find out who was sabotaging Mairi and that kept me riveted. I suspected who it turned out to be, but the full extent of it was still a surprise. I really enjoyed the story and I thought the ending was lovely. Can't wait to read more from this wonderful series!

The Witch of Clan Sinclair was a brilliant historical romance. I really enjoyed reading it. Everything from the romance, to the mystery was all wonderful. Romance lovers, this is a book you have to read.

*I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

[Kimia Safavi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Witch of Clan Sinclair is the second book in Clan Sinclair series.This is the fourth book I am reading by Mrs. Karen Ranney and love it.Logan Harrison, the lord Provost of Edinburgh is looking for a conventional and diplomatic wife to help him in his future politic ambitions.Mairi Sinclair is a beautiful, passionate and stubborn heroine with broken heart from her first love.Logan is so adorable and perfect hero but I still enjoy how Mairi thwart him at every turn. The story written so beautifully that you don't want to put the book down. One of the quote that I love in this book" It is time for women to stand in the sunlight to say to every single man," Look at me, I count, I matter, I think,therefore my thoughts should be heard." Thank you Mrs. Karen Ranney for writing great books

[Lori ◡̈ · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF after the first few chapters.

The heroine happened to be one of my least favorite types to read about in a historical romance novel: women's right advocate. (and just in the few chapters that I read, that is ALL that was talked about). Not that I have anything at all against the idea of women's rights, but I feel it often makes the heroine come across as a stubborn, bitchy, cold and actually unfeminine lady in the stories. And for me, it certainly takes away from the romance, because I can't for the life of me understand how any hero would be attracted to such a character.

In a world that is so overly sensitive to political correctness, I like to keep the politicalness out of my escapism romance books that I read and just keep them... romantic :)

[DemetraP · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a did not finish book for me. The heroine runs a newspaper and spends the whole book fighting for women's rights and clashing with the hero, who is the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

If I wanted to get a history lesson about the poor treatment of women, I'd read a history book. A historical romance is a fantasy.

The constant "Women can't vote" "Women are their husband's property" "Women should be allowed in the private club to hear educational lectures" really irritated me.

And the heroine kept spending the night at the hero's house and then saying, "Oh, my reputation." Dumb heroine. If you were really that worried, don't spend the night at the hero's house.

I put the book down and didn't finish it.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was more like 4.5 stars. I loved the way the author described the characters through each other's eyes. Logan was one hot hulking Scot, and I want some more of him please. He made a wonderful transformation from loved politician to a man deeply in love and nothing was going to keep her(Mairi) from him. I'm excited knowing I don't have to say goodby to this couple as I look forward to the next book The Virgin of Clan Sinclair. I hope there is more about the women's movement and the right to vote.

[Rinou · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5 stars.
Un second tome presque aussi bon que le premier. J’ai beaucoup aimé Mairi et Logan, je les ai trouvés réalistes et attachants, et leurs interactions sont pétillantes. J’ai aussi beaucoup aimé le petit aperçu sur les suffragettes et les réactions qu’elles attiraient.
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[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book! Mairi is a strong and independent heroine and Logan is a sexy Scottish hero. This was just a wonderful story.

[iStarr · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 2nd Book in the Series

This book is better than the first one. The continuation of the Sinclair saga continues with Macrath’s sister, Mairi. She’s fiercely independent and an advocate for women’s rights during the early suffragette movement.

Logan, is a wonderful hero who eventually wins the heart of Mairi through persistence, like water that carves a path through rock.

There are more than one villain in this story, plenty of plot twists, drama, and of course, the tale of two people who find they love one another in the midst of adversity.

[Summer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought the picture on the front looked sexy. My step-daughter thought the lady was carrying the man in a pouch, like a kangaroo.

I've never read "historical romance" before but it's very popular so I gave it a try. It's not for me. It seems like such a specific genre.

The story was OK I guess. I don't know why kilts were supposed to be so sexy. They are just rectangles made of wool, right?

[Rainz ❤️rainnbooks❤️(on a break) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historical romances are easy and fun reads and every time I m in time crunch but have to read i go for this genre. This one surprised me thou, it's quite a good read with a very valid topic of women's rights woven thru it. Even though it's not an in-depth study of the rights for women, Mairi and Logan definitely makes interesting characters.

[Sandy Frediani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice read. Logan is the perfect foil for Mairi. A strong man for a strong woman. I do recall finding one sentence which made no sense, but don't ask me where it is other than toward the end of the book. I reread it several times to try and make sense of it, then moved on. That was the only bump.

[Angie Nordstrom · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it. I liked the characters. I liked the focus on women's rights. The only thing I didn't love was the lack of Scottish dialect in the book. It didn't sound like 1872 Scotland and nothing in the book made me feel as if the story was actually taking place in Edinburgh.

[Megan]

Trigger warning: fire

[Deanna Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down. Loved it!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny

[Patty McKenna Van Hulle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Karen Ranney

A yummy, stubborn and political KILT wearing Scotsman tangles horns with a rude, argumentative and antagonistic Scottish female newspaper Editor and Edinburgh will never be the same!

Mairi Sinclair is a driven and determined woman who is living her dream of running the family's newspaper, The Edinburgh Gazette. She is the editor, writer, lone reporter and anything else that needs to be done. Mairi lives with her Cousin Fenella (who is her companion and only friend), her cranky and penny pinching Cousin Robert and her driver, James, who is also her brother's spy. She wants to make a difference and has also hated when MALES think they control the whole world. Mairi has decided the woman's right to vote will be her cause and joins the SLNA, Scottish Ladies National Association, to do it.

Logan Harrison is the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and loves his life, but he misses his privacy and day of simply nothingness. His secretary, Thomas, outlines and plans all his days with his duties, meetings, committees and even his social calendar. Logan wants to run for Parliament and he decides a wife is a must. His wife needs to be intelligent, socially gracefully, demure and biddable, but love isn't necessary or even wanted.

These two collided at an all-male Edinburgh Press Club and she is so angered by his rudeness and controlling maleness that she writes a rude poem about his all-male attitude and prints it for all of Edinburgh to see! Logan counters with a very Official Lord Provost call to The Edinburgh Gazette and they are nose to nose, toe to toe and insults fly! When they are in the same room, that room has a "JUST DO ME" vibe for all to see and feel. Logan calls her ignorant, narrow minded, fixated, prejudiced and belligerent! Mairi calls him pompous, rude, a male idiot and hopeless. Logan thinks she is beautiful, has stunning blue eyes that he can't forget, a body that he craves and has a chin as stubborn as a battering ram. Mairi thinks he is sexy Highlander of old, with a sword, has tousled and sexy hair, lips made for kissing and when he wears a KILT she wants to run her hand underneath to feels what under it. When Mairi is attacked at a SLNA, he takes her to his home, calls a doctor and gives her all his tender loving care and then drugs her. They fight, rip one another's clothes off, fight some more and when push comes to shove, Mairi flees the city. Will Logan finally realized that Mairi is other half? Can Mairi ever stop running from her past? How will Edinburgh react to Mairi and Logan together? Who is the crazy madman terrorizing Mairi with letters? When will Scottish woman get the right to vote?

This was the second book of the Sinclair clan. The hero and heroine were like a propane tank and blowtorch, explosive and great fun to read about. Mairi was a great WOMAN of the 1860 and demands the equal rights of women and to vote just like a man can. Ms. Rainey sparked me to Google to learn the history of Women Suffragettes in Scotland and ladies it sucked royal! You should Google it yourselves and see what all the females of the past did to easy the road for the females of today. Logan was a amazing KILT wearing hero with a strong sense of responsibility and, I think, a male who actually believed in the equal rights for all, whether man, woman or child. The sexual tension rocked in this book, but I wanted a few more and steamier scenes. Ms. Ranney had a great storyline, a hero and heroine that would either kill one another or were jumping one another bones, an evil nemesis and a great cause with Women Rights, but the ending was to easy and predictable. Ms. Ranney is still one of my favorite authors, but this isn't one of her best book. I give the book a score of 3 figners up and 7 toes.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Witch of the Clan Sinclair" follows Mairi, older sister to Macrath Sinclair from the first book of the series. This is as much as a stand alone as possible from the first book, so readers can definitely book this one up with no qualms.

Mairi is such a different heroine. She's the editor, a writer of three columns and typesetter for the Edinburgh Gazette, the local newspaper. It's officially owned by her brother, but when he lost interest in the paper for his own scientific pursuits Mairi took it over all, but in name. She's very defensive and very quick to judge which sometimes can be a little off putting. She was once in love, but soon discovered that his family couldn't approve of her as a wife. And ever since then, she's very wary of men and very quick to be combative with them. Her cousin Fenella, is quick to remind her that not every man is like Calvin and she should give men the benefit of the doubt.

Logan Harrison is the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and as such is responsible for the well being of its citizens. He's well respected and well liked and Mairi questions what type of potion he has given the citizens to be so charmed by him. When she's denied entrance to a lecture, Mairi is quick to write a broadside against Harrison. Her rash impulsive move has consequences of course and she loses a few subscribers. When she confronts him, she realizes he's like no other man she's ever met.

The protagonists in this book are so fierce and wild with one another. He dares her to find out if he's wearing anything underneath his kilt and she goes for it, to the shock of both of them! When they make love for the first time, they are so aggressive and wild with one another that's it reflects both their personalities.

There's definitely a battle of the wills going on between the two characters. They are both stubborn, strong-willed, and opinionated people and there's something about each other that they have to go to battle with. Like they enjoy goading each other. And when they succumb to their lust and feelings, it only goes deeper.

In terms of a storyline, well it wasn't as clear cut as the previous book. Here, it's more about Mairi and her at first hiding behind her brother's name and her wanting rights for women. She gives a speech for the first time, demanding male acknowledgement of the female sex and not for their feminine contributions, but for them as people. And when she's attacked, she's truly afraid. For once, she can't hide behind her words and she has clear enemies. The backdrop of the story is different. It's a changing time in Victorian Edinburgh where women are demanding the right to vote and equality. It's a turbulent time which Ranney describes to a T and you have Mairi who is torn from the easiness of hiding behind male pseudonyms to putting herself out there.

I admit that unlike other Ranney books this one took a little time to get into. I think because the protagonists are very different than the first book I kept wondering what the major drama was going to be. At times I wanted to hit Mairi over the head for being so stubborn and so defensive of herself and unwilling to accept help. In this book, it's more about the characters than the circumstances.

[Shauni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally reviewed for Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy

The Witch of Clan Sinclair is book two in Karen Ranney's Clan Sinclair Series. It is wonderful and sincere, fraught with historic human rights battles and yet broken down to the very essence of the human heart.

As women, we easily forget the struggles of our predecessors. We take it for granted that we can work, that we can state our opinions and most importantly that we can vote. Ms. Romney shares a wonderful romance between two strong willed individuals, A woman who desires more and a man who realizes that he has more to give.

Mairi Sinclair was never quite satisfied being less. When her father died she took over his newspaper. Her brother allowed her to use his name but stayed out of the business. He had his own dreams. For a while Mairi was satisfied but when she was refused entrance to a lecture, a lecture open to the Press, the Male press, she becomes incensed. When the Lord Provost accepted the club's decision she had a face and a name to place her ire.

Logan Harrison is the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. A self made man who is committed to making a difference. Until he is called out in a broadsheet by the interesting Ms. Sinclair he was not really cognizant of the rights of women. It wasn't that he didn't care he just didn't understand. And honestly it wasn't her politics that called to him.

Much of this book is about these two people as individuals rather than a couple. We see them come together from different directions. An interesting concept but strangely perfect. Mairi Sinclair is not always a pleasant heroine..actually I wouldn't call her a heroine at all. She's a hero.. a woman who dreams so passionately, so deeply that she all but freezes her personal fire. So when it escapes and she is faced with the realities of emotions, she is lost. But being an intelligent woman she does try to focus those energies in a way that makes a difference.

Logan on the other hand is all male. He could be a pirate, a highlander, a powerful businessman. His career doesn't make the man. A confident intelligent male with nothing to prove. Interesting isn't it, that Ms. Ranney chose to make him a politician, a man whose very career depends on the good opinions of others?

Two strong characters placed in a changing world. Women are beginning to demand more, to take their struggles beyond the polite request and into the world. On the edge of violence no longer asking but demanding more.

Of course there are those who oppose these two, who believe fir whatever reason that they don't belong together. Or worse don't have the right to their own struggles. The dangers are very real and intertwined beautifully within the story.

I dragged at reading this book but have to wonder why. It was a fascinating story.

Shauni


This review is based on the ARC of The Witch of the Clan Sinclair, provided by Edelweiss and is scheduled to be released on April 29, 2014

[Gaele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historic romance, determined heroine, Scottish hero, and both unwilling to see the flames between them are not just a passing thing – what is not to like? For me – absolutely nothing that was major, and only a couple of minor niggles that, being fiction, I could ignore as I was caught up in the passion and emotion of the characters.

Solidly Victorian in feel (the setting is 1872, and the explosion of societies for the advancement of learning, literature and science are all the rage among the learned: with several gentlemen only societies that spurned if not outright banned women from their meetings and presentations.

Mari is the editor of a newspaper, and is a bit of an anomaly: self-sufficient, outspoken and refusing to hide her intelligence under a barrel, she decides that attending a lecture by a favored author is where she needs to be. Denied entry by a man who is everything she despises: condescending, intolerant, titled and oh so handsome her course is set. She sets her not inconsiderable plotting and investigative skills against Logan Harrison, Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Logan was frustrated by the beautiful woman, determined to be where no woman should be. A man with solid political position and plans to further that career, he knows that marriage is his next logical step. He doesn’t want a wallflower: he wants beauty and brains with a diplomatic tongue and a malleable personality, a helpmate to further his position. But, he cannot stop thinking about the woman with the determined jut of chin that only served to heighten her beauty.

These two are adorable together: their conversations and reactions to one another, fueled by the clever insets and insights from secondary characters kept the story moving forward. There was a bit too much hesitancy in Mari’s recognition of Logan’s honorable intentions, while Logan’s determination in winning her set up several fiery scenes: the tension between these two is electric. When they finally realize the passions they feel are not only for their issues but for one another their connection is palpable.

While fast paced and engaging, there is also someone out to sabotage Mari and her paper, and the search to find that culprit weaves nicely throughout the plot, although at times the pacing seemed irregular, it also managed to keep each new revelation fresh and exciting and kept this reader flipping the pages for the what next.

The first I have read by this author and I am hooked: great characters, fresh and unique story with characters that are easy to visualize and enjoy. I’ll certainly be reading more from Karen Ranney.

I received an eArc copy from the publisher via Edelweiss for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

[Marilyn Rondeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Logan Harrison is contemplating marriage. His candidate for a wife should be conventional, diplomatic and willing to stand by his side to help further his political career. However, the very feisty, passionate, outspoken and stubborn editor of the Edinburgh Gazette who recently lambasted him in one of her broadsheets intends to thwart him at every turn. Totally opposite of what should be his perfect mate, sparks resonate whenever he comes in contact with the bewitching and beautiful Mairi Sinclair.

Mairi has never met anyone like Logan Harrison, big, braw, handsome with a crooked grin that makes her stomach quiver. Logan embodies everything she finds wrong with the world, yet everyone seems to love him and he is terribly handsome and frightfully hard to resist. No two people have ever been so wrong for one another but neither have they ever been more perfect for one another either!

*** In two words…. STORMY and SENSUAL, and additionally highly entertaining. THE WITCH OF SINCLAIR was a very fast read for me, only because I simply could not put it down! I absolutely loved Logan! A big and braw Scotsman with a killer smile. I loved the part when Mairi noticed Logan wearing a kilt, and asked if he wore anything under it. He told her to find out for herself! The dialog discussion of that particular interaction was just too good to miss and left me laughing out loud! Additionally, it rather set the tone and the mood for me of where this story would be going and I couldn’t wait to let it unfold!

Mairi was driven, partly because of her past disastrous romantic disappointment, but mostly because of having ink in her veins and absolutely loving to distraction the art of writing, reporting, and just wanting to make a success of a newspaper that had been her family’s lifeblood since the day she was born. In fact, part of Mairi’s problem was her dedication for her paper so much so, that she ignored everyone and everything not connected to the paper. When she finally stopped to smell the roses, finally becoming aware of the world around her, and especially one very fine Scot gentleman, she quite totally frightened of her feelings of wanting to surrender.

For that matter, Logan was just as baffled by his feelings for Mairi, a very feisty, outspoken, and non-conforming witchy women who made him laugh, and made his world seem wonderful and so right. However, not everyone was in concert with their attraction and some doing their best to destroy what should be a most wonderful affair and more.

Bottom line: Fabulous from beginning to end! Pure sensual satisfaction!

Marilyn Rondeau, for www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may not have thrilled over the first in the series but this one, well, Karen knocked it out of the park. I loved it.

Mairi Sinclair is a woman before her time. She’s working in a man’s world in a man’s job and must hide behind her brother’s name in order to do so, but the success or failure of the Edinburgh Gazette is hers, and hers alone. When confronted with a man’s world reaction to wishing to enter a man’s domain to hear an author speak, her reaction is one which starts something she never expected – a revolution of change and a change of heart about love.

Logan Harrison has a high respect for society, and for women, but everything he believed he knew about women flies out the window when he encounters the stubborn and incorrigible, Mairi Sinclair. Planning a continuing future career in politics, as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Logan believes he must find the perfect politician’s wife but when his attraction to the least likely candidate keeps him entangled, he knows his heart must lead the way if he can convince her of the same.

THE WITCH OF CLAN SINCLAIR by Karen Ranney had me hooked from the first pages and kept me turning the pages as these two incredible characters both denied and pursued one another, and their uncontrollable attraction to each other. I loved the strength and passion of Mairi Sinclair, and the incredible gentleness of this amazing man, Logan Harrison, who commanded respect and wielded power effortless. Karen created a story which, while it centered on Mairi and Logan’s relationship, like the spokes of a wheel, the secondary characters had their own trials and tribulations, which gave the story depth and humility. When trouble ensues, it’s not just one who siphons out the culprit, or culprits but instead, it’s as an extension of one that the many discover the truth. The cast of THE WITCH OF CLAN SINCLAIR make this story rich, full, complete, and allow a very romantic happily-ever-after for Mairi and Logan.

I highly recommend THE WITCH OF CLAN SINCLAIR, book two of the Clan Sinclair series by Karen Ranney. If you didn’t read the first book, it’s okay, this one works well as a stand-alone but if you truly want to know the characters as a whole, and understand the dynamics of the many, it will make the reading of this one so much better. THE WITCH OF CLAN SINCLAIR will entertain, inspire, outrage, and leave you feeling so contented and happy for Mairi and Logan, you’ll want the story to continue long after it’s finished.

***print copy courtesy of the author without a promise of review but this is my honest and unscripted review.

[Cerian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally published at Rookie Romance.

This is only the second book I've read from Karen Ranney, but I'm quickly learning that she writes richly developed and likable characters that leap from the pages and into your heart.

Mairi Sinclair is a brilliant heroine. She's full of a passion and fire for life, fueled by her dedication to the newspaper that she runs under her brother's name. I loved that even when she can be rash and impulsive, she can also acknowledge her mistakes and shortcomings...well, most of the time! She's a strong woman and an unusual one for the period, where it was seen as unseemly by some that she was the editor of a newspaper. She's stubborn and has been burned by love in the past, so focuses on the newspaper to the exclusion of all else, maybe even to the exclusion of love...

It was definitely going to require a special kind of guy to breach Mairi's defenses, but Logan certainly qualifies for the job! He's an indomitable force to be reckoned with, with a compassionate and honourable heart. He's very sweet and I loved how the real Logan came out when he was around Mairi. He's as stubborn as Mairi and they butt heads a lot, but that heat applies to all aspects of their relationship.

Together, Mairi and Logan have a tempestuous, passionate relationship that is filled with verbal sparring, laughter and desire. Each of them are made for the other, their strong personalities clash but meld when they finally allow their love to grow.

The story hits its stride early on and easily held my attention as the relationship between Mairi and Logan developed. I also found it very interesting to read, through Mairi's involvement with the SLNA, about some of the struggles women faced in this time. Plus, I live in Edinburgh and there were some references to specific areas and streets that I know very well which I found fairly cool. We also get to see some beloved characters from the previous book, The Devil of Clan Sinclair, return, which was awesome because I loved that book.
Overall, a truly enjoyable story that I found myself engrossed in. I am definitely a fan of the way Karen Ranney writes and the life she can suffuse into the pages of her stories. I'm so excited for Ellice's story in the next book!

*I received a review copy form the publisher, via Edelweiss, for my honest opinion.Thank you!