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Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid
The pursued becomes the pursuer. After years of having Rowena MacLawry, the youngest sister of his closest friend, tagging after him, all Lachlan MacTier wants to do is escape. But then Winnie runs off to London, determined to forget Lachlan in the swirl of her debutante Season.
When she returns three months later to prepare for her oldest brother's lavish Highlands wedding, Rowena is a changed woman. She's smothered her Scottish brogue, become an arbiter of the latest Paris and London fashions, and is in the company of several handsome young English aristocrats all vying for her favors.
Lach doesn't quite know what to make of this witty, sophisticated beauty who now has better things to do than follow him to a fishing pond. But the more determined she seems to be to prove that she has no need to fawn after a Scottish, kilt-wearing rogue who couldn't even be bothered to write her a single letter while she was away, the more interested he is in Winnie. Is she pretending to disdain him now, or has he truly lost his chance at a lady who is turning out to be far more lovely and interesting than he ever imagined?
When she returns three months later to prepare for her oldest brother's lavish Highlands wedding, Rowena is a changed woman. She's smothered her Scottish brogue, become an arbiter of the latest Paris and London fashions, and is in the company of several handsome young English aristocrats all vying for her favors.
Lach doesn't quite know what to make of this witty, sophisticated beauty who now has better things to do than follow him to a fishing pond. But the more determined she seems to be to prove that she has no need to fawn after a Scottish, kilt-wearing rogue who couldn't even be bothered to write her a single letter while she was away, the more interested he is in Winnie. Is she pretending to disdain him now, or has he truly lost his chance at a lady who is turning out to be far more lovely and interesting than he ever imagined?
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 2, 2015
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102 books2,631 followersSuzanne was born in Southern California sometime in the latter half of the 20th century. In the way that some people are born knowing they want to be astronauts or cellists, Suzanne always knew she wanted to be a writer. Early dreams of becoming a zoologist and writing true stories about her adventures in Africa were crushed, however, after she viewed a television special about the world’s most poisonous snakes; she did NOT want to write about how she’d been bitten and lost a limb to a cobra. Thankfully at the same time the movie “Star Wars” premiered, and she realized that she could make up adventures and write about them, and not be eaten by deadly predators while doing research.
She dabbled in romantic fantasy writing for a year or two after graduating with a degree in English from the University of California, Irvine, until her affection for traditional Regency romances led her to write one for fun. After several encouraging rejections from publishers, she snared the interest of the world’s best and most patient literary agent, who advised her to revise the manuscript. This ultimately led to the publication of her first book, The Black Duke’s Prize, from Avon Books in the Spring of 1995. A second Regency, Angel’s Devil, followed that Fall.
When Avon folded its traditional Regency line, Suzanne was encouraged to try her hand at historical romance. As she remained keenly interested in England’s Regency period, she decided to attempt another manuscript set in that time. Lady Rogue hit the shelves in March of 1997. She wrote a total of 29 books for Avon, including two anthologies and a five-part contemporary series which received a pair of starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. One of those books, Twice the Temptation, was named one of the five best romances of the year by PW in 2007.
In 2002 her well-known love of all things “Star Wars” led to an invitation to appear on the E! channel in the television special “Star Wars: The Force Is Back”, where she discussed the romance in the movie series and ended up with more air time than George Lucas.
In 2010 Suzanne left Avon Books for St. Martin’s Press, where she continues to pen historical romance novels. Her 31st book, Taming an Impossible Rogue, is set to arrive in March 2012.
Suzanne is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue. She currently resides in Placentia, California with several hundred guppies and various other tropical fish, and handful of very loud, spinach-loving finches. And her collection of action figures and statues from “Star Wars”, “Lord of the Rings”, “X-Men”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Everybody needs some inspiration, after all.
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She dabbled in romantic fantasy writing for a year or two after graduating with a degree in English from the University of California, Irvine, until her affection for traditional Regency romances led her to write one for fun. After several encouraging rejections from publishers, she snared the interest of the world’s best and most patient literary agent, who advised her to revise the manuscript. This ultimately led to the publication of her first book, The Black Duke’s Prize, from Avon Books in the Spring of 1995. A second Regency, Angel’s Devil, followed that Fall.
When Avon folded its traditional Regency line, Suzanne was encouraged to try her hand at historical romance. As she remained keenly interested in England’s Regency period, she decided to attempt another manuscript set in that time. Lady Rogue hit the shelves in March of 1997. She wrote a total of 29 books for Avon, including two anthologies and a five-part contemporary series which received a pair of starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. One of those books, Twice the Temptation, was named one of the five best romances of the year by PW in 2007.
In 2002 her well-known love of all things “Star Wars” led to an invitation to appear on the E! channel in the television special “Star Wars: The Force Is Back”, where she discussed the romance in the movie series and ended up with more air time than George Lucas.
In 2010 Suzanne left Avon Books for St. Martin’s Press, where she continues to pen historical romance novels. Her 31st book, Taming an Impossible Rogue, is set to arrive in March 2012.
Suzanne is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue. She currently resides in Placentia, California with several hundred guppies and various other tropical fish, and handful of very loud, spinach-loving finches. And her collection of action figures and statues from “Star Wars”, “Lord of the Rings”, “X-Men”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Everybody needs some inspiration, after all.
www.facebook.com/SuzanneEnoch
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January 17, 2024
I ran across this one in my never ending search of fun and sexy Kilt Romances and truly thought it was going to be a 5 star read.
It started out incredibly strong with a great backstory between the hero and heroine.
Rowena is the little sister of Lachlan's best friend and he's known her since she was a toddler. To make matters worse, she's been in love with him since she started toddling. Or so she thought.
After years of gently ignoring all of her girlish advances, she finally runs off to London in the hopes that her oldest brother will allow her to have a Season. <--whatever happens during this time is the subject of (I believe) book 1 & 2 of this series.
Hijinks ensue!
Fast forward a bit and Rowena is on her way home with one brother already married, and a bunch of London friends and suitors in tow for her eldest brother's impending nuptials at their ancestral home in the Highlands.
And while she only left in the hopes of making Lachlan jealous, it turns out that her girlish crush was just that...a crush. Now that she's had some exposure to other men, she's decided that it was just puppy love based on his close proximity and the lack of other males who weren't related to her. So when Lachlan confronts her (at her brother's request) to tell her that it will never happen, she surprises him with, not only her lack of tears but a serious lack of interest in him, in general.
Which is exactly what he always wanted, right?
Except it's not, of course.
It seems that now that he isn't worried about fending her off, he's able to get his first clear look at Rowena in a long time. Unfortunately, so have all the other men in the nearby vicinity.
Alright. All of that is basically the beginning of the book, and it's fantastic. Sucked me right in!
And then, instead of it being a straight-up story of Lachlan trying to win her over and get her to see him, it turns into this wonky sideways trip to the HEA. Complete with multiple scuzzy suitors, a crazy kidnapping scheme, and an incredibly far-fetched plot about her eldest brother forbidding them from marrying each other because of the ridiculous reason that they already told him they didn't like each other that way.
Still. The story wasn't unreadable. It just could have been so much better without all of the unnecessary stuff thrown in.
But.
If you're looking for a cute Kilt Romance, you could definitely do worse than this one.
It started out incredibly strong with a great backstory between the hero and heroine.
Rowena is the little sister of Lachlan's best friend and he's known her since she was a toddler. To make matters worse, she's been in love with him since she started toddling. Or so she thought.
After years of gently ignoring all of her girlish advances, she finally runs off to London in the hopes that her oldest brother will allow her to have a Season. <--whatever happens during this time is the subject of (I believe) book 1 & 2 of this series.
Hijinks ensue!
Fast forward a bit and Rowena is on her way home with one brother already married, and a bunch of London friends and suitors in tow for her eldest brother's impending nuptials at their ancestral home in the Highlands.
And while she only left in the hopes of making Lachlan jealous, it turns out that her girlish crush was just that...a crush. Now that she's had some exposure to other men, she's decided that it was just puppy love based on his close proximity and the lack of other males who weren't related to her. So when Lachlan confronts her (at her brother's request) to tell her that it will never happen, she surprises him with, not only her lack of tears but a serious lack of interest in him, in general.
Which is exactly what he always wanted, right?
Except it's not, of course.
It seems that now that he isn't worried about fending her off, he's able to get his first clear look at Rowena in a long time. Unfortunately, so have all the other men in the nearby vicinity.
Alright. All of that is basically the beginning of the book, and it's fantastic. Sucked me right in!
And then, instead of it being a straight-up story of Lachlan trying to win her over and get her to see him, it turns into this wonky sideways trip to the HEA. Complete with multiple scuzzy suitors, a crazy kidnapping scheme, and an incredibly far-fetched plot about her eldest brother forbidding them from marrying each other because of the ridiculous reason that they already told him they didn't like each other that way.
Still. The story wasn't unreadable. It just could have been so much better without all of the unnecessary stuff thrown in.
But.
If you're looking for a cute Kilt Romance, you could definitely do worse than this one.
March 8, 2015
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
"I don't want you any longer. You're not worth my time."
Rowena has had a childhood crush on Lachlan for as long as anyone can remember but now that she is eighteen, she is starting to see things with a clearer eye. While she has been trailing after Lachlan and seeing him through rose colored glasses as her prince charming, he has indulged her but kept a polite distance. Rowena has only ever been the little sister to Lachlan so when she runs off to London, he doesn't think too much of it but when she comes back, Rowena isn't the only one seeing things differently. Not having Rowena's undivided attention and seeing other men take note of her has Lachlan opening his eyes to something that was there all along.
"Ye've done it now, lass," he muttered. "Dunnae throw down yer wee glove unless ye're ready fer someone to take up the challenge. We'll see who's worth wanting. And having." It wouldn't be her, but she could damned well watch.
If you've read the previous two books in this series you'll be aware of Rowena's crush on Lachlan and how he has been trying to sidestep her; this can be read as a standalone as the author rehashes their relationship. Now that Rowena has been to London and experienced men chasing her, she realizes how one-sided her non-relationship was with Lachlan and has decided to move on. In the beginning Lachlan is thrown off balance by how Rowena treats him like everyone else, no adoring looks or fawning, and is actually relieved when he flat out tells her they will never be married. This lasts for all of a day as Lachlan suddenly sees Rowena in a different light with men courting her and he is awakened to the fact that she is not a little girl anymore.
"Now pretend I'm invisible," he murmured
What follows is a combustible story full of heat and friction. Lachlan wises up to the fact that he wants Rowena pretty quickly, it wasn't quite a smooth transition as he has been blind for eighteen years and refuses to consider a marriage with her only to do a 180 one day later. I would have liked to see a tad more drawn out realization and suffering but when Lachlan decides he is going to make Rowena notice him again, he does not hold back. It starts off with Lachlan trying to make Rowena jealous and he does get some major payback but as I said, he quickly realizes he only wants Rowena. There were some majorly hot scenes with Lachlan cracking the unrealistic prince charming façade Rowena had shrouded him in. Rowena for her part was a tangible character whose growth from belief in fairytales to real life was genuine. Both characters have their eyes opened to who the other truly is.
The first half of this book with Rowena and Lachlan's poking, prodding, and circling of one another was shiver inducing and fantastic. The second half slowed down some for me with some manufactured angst. As Rowena and Lachlan have finally got on the same page, the angst has to come from somewhere and since the usual culprit the English are behaving themselves right now, Rowena's brother Ranulf is the substitute baddie. He arranges a betrothal with someone he thought Rowena wanted and refuses to go back on it. It all was a little forced and the danger Lachlan must save Rowena from felt like just going through the romance genre motions. The strength of this novel definitely lies in the beginning friction between Lachlan and Rowena.
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is a story of childhood friends and not appreciating what you have until it's gone. I think it is the best in the series and the heated discord in the beginning between the leads is worth the purchase. Plus, trust me, you don't want to miss the steamy shirtless highlander standing in the rain scene.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
"I don't want you any longer. You're not worth my time."
Rowena has had a childhood crush on Lachlan for as long as anyone can remember but now that she is eighteen, she is starting to see things with a clearer eye. While she has been trailing after Lachlan and seeing him through rose colored glasses as her prince charming, he has indulged her but kept a polite distance. Rowena has only ever been the little sister to Lachlan so when she runs off to London, he doesn't think too much of it but when she comes back, Rowena isn't the only one seeing things differently. Not having Rowena's undivided attention and seeing other men take note of her has Lachlan opening his eyes to something that was there all along.
"Ye've done it now, lass," he muttered. "Dunnae throw down yer wee glove unless ye're ready fer someone to take up the challenge. We'll see who's worth wanting. And having." It wouldn't be her, but she could damned well watch.
If you've read the previous two books in this series you'll be aware of Rowena's crush on Lachlan and how he has been trying to sidestep her; this can be read as a standalone as the author rehashes their relationship. Now that Rowena has been to London and experienced men chasing her, she realizes how one-sided her non-relationship was with Lachlan and has decided to move on. In the beginning Lachlan is thrown off balance by how Rowena treats him like everyone else, no adoring looks or fawning, and is actually relieved when he flat out tells her they will never be married. This lasts for all of a day as Lachlan suddenly sees Rowena in a different light with men courting her and he is awakened to the fact that she is not a little girl anymore.
"Now pretend I'm invisible," he murmured
What follows is a combustible story full of heat and friction. Lachlan wises up to the fact that he wants Rowena pretty quickly, it wasn't quite a smooth transition as he has been blind for eighteen years and refuses to consider a marriage with her only to do a 180 one day later. I would have liked to see a tad more drawn out realization and suffering but when Lachlan decides he is going to make Rowena notice him again, he does not hold back. It starts off with Lachlan trying to make Rowena jealous and he does get some major payback but as I said, he quickly realizes he only wants Rowena. There were some majorly hot scenes with Lachlan cracking the unrealistic prince charming façade Rowena had shrouded him in. Rowena for her part was a tangible character whose growth from belief in fairytales to real life was genuine. Both characters have their eyes opened to who the other truly is.
The first half of this book with Rowena and Lachlan's poking, prodding, and circling of one another was shiver inducing and fantastic. The second half slowed down some for me with some manufactured angst. As Rowena and Lachlan have finally got on the same page, the angst has to come from somewhere and since the usual culprit the English are behaving themselves right now, Rowena's brother Ranulf is the substitute baddie. He arranges a betrothal with someone he thought Rowena wanted and refuses to go back on it. It all was a little forced and the danger Lachlan must save Rowena from felt like just going through the romance genre motions. The strength of this novel definitely lies in the beginning friction between Lachlan and Rowena.
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is a story of childhood friends and not appreciating what you have until it's gone. I think it is the best in the series and the heated discord in the beginning between the leads is worth the purchase. Plus, trust me, you don't want to miss the steamy shirtless highlander standing in the rain scene.
May 31, 2021
O lectură captivantă, cu multe situații tensionate și cu răsturnări de situație.
Este povestea Rowenei MacLawry, o tânără curajoasă, care își dorește să găsească fericirea. Cum Lachlan MacTier îi spune în față că o consideră o prietenă și că nu dorește să se căsătorească cu ea, tânăra decide să își îndrepte atenția spre alți pretendenți.
Într-o Scoție unde clanurile duc rivalitățile la rang de artă, tânăra acceptă să se căsătorească cu cineva propus de fratele ei.
Numai că situația se complică, Lachlan realizează că o iubește pe Rowena și o dorește pentru el abia când își dă seama că a pierdut-o. Trezit în sfârșit la realitate, acesta este dispus să facă totul pentru a reuși să o facă a lui pe tânără.
Rowena pe de altă parte, crede că își dorește un gentleman care să o ducă la teatre, la baluri în Londra, nu un barbar scoțian care nu știe decât de lupte, certuri între clanuri și care urăște Anglia și pe englezi. Iar pentru dorințele sale tânăra face și anumite sacrificii: își temperează latura scoțiană și renunță la accentul tipic nației sale.
Avem parte de o mulțime de situații tensionate, amuzante, pline de pasiune sau suferință. Cei doi eroi învață și ei o lecție importantă: iubirea te trece prin chinuri grele înainte de a găsi fericirea.
Autoarea a reușit să îmi ofere o clipă de relaxare cu o poveste ușoară și previzibilă, dar încântătoare.
Singurul minus al cărții este că renunțarea tinerei la vorbirea scoțiană nu a fost deloc credibilă. De ce? Știm cu toții să scoțienii sunt foarte mândri și nu și-ar ascunde graiul sub nici o formă.
Este povestea Rowenei MacLawry, o tânără curajoasă, care își dorește să găsească fericirea. Cum Lachlan MacTier îi spune în față că o consideră o prietenă și că nu dorește să se căsătorească cu ea, tânăra decide să își îndrepte atenția spre alți pretendenți.
Într-o Scoție unde clanurile duc rivalitățile la rang de artă, tânăra acceptă să se căsătorească cu cineva propus de fratele ei.
Numai că situația se complică, Lachlan realizează că o iubește pe Rowena și o dorește pentru el abia când își dă seama că a pierdut-o. Trezit în sfârșit la realitate, acesta este dispus să facă totul pentru a reuși să o facă a lui pe tânără.
Rowena pe de altă parte, crede că își dorește un gentleman care să o ducă la teatre, la baluri în Londra, nu un barbar scoțian care nu știe decât de lupte, certuri între clanuri și care urăște Anglia și pe englezi. Iar pentru dorințele sale tânăra face și anumite sacrificii: își temperează latura scoțiană și renunță la accentul tipic nației sale.
Avem parte de o mulțime de situații tensionate, amuzante, pline de pasiune sau suferință. Cei doi eroi învață și ei o lecție importantă: iubirea te trece prin chinuri grele înainte de a găsi fericirea.
Autoarea a reușit să îmi ofere o clipă de relaxare cu o poveste ușoară și previzibilă, dar încântătoare.
Singurul minus al cărții este că renunțarea tinerei la vorbirea scoțiană nu a fost deloc credibilă. De ce? Știm cu toții să scoțienii sunt foarte mândri și nu și-ar ascunde graiul sub nici o formă.
March 24, 2015
Ugh...what is it with authors messing up my favorite characters? Just as I didn't care for Penelope and Colin's story with Julia Quinn, or Pippin and Dash with Elizabeth Boyle, I was disappointed with Lachlan and Rowena's story. I was so looking forward to their story, too. The other two siblings (Ranulf and Arran) already had fantastic books, so I actually ponied up the money for this one. So of course I didn't love it.
I've been trying to pinpoint what it is, and I think it's primarily that Rowena is not particularly likeable here. It's all petulance and put-on bravada: "I've CHANGED. I don't love you. I love LONDON, and to prove it, I will adopt a faux English accent like Madonna." Only the thing is, you can't even remotely buy that, because you KNOW that she and Lachlan are going to get together. There's already more than enough external conflict; having her ridiculous attitude added nothing to the book, and really just made me irritated with her. The book doesn't improve until she finally admits she's into him (that's not a spoiler--ya'll knew that was going to happen).
Also irritating? Ranulf. Boy, he just doesn't seem to wise up on the whole controlling your siblings' lives just doesn't work thing, does he? I'm really glad that Ranulf's book was first. It allowed him to build up some goodwill before being a jerk in the next two.
If you've ever read any Enoch, you can spot the villain almost immediately.
This book was terribly repetitive. How many times did I need the exact same description of the Campbell? Oh, and did you know that Lachlan thinks Rowena is "fierce?" I finally figured it out after the eleventy-billionth reference to it (only a slight exaggeration).
For all my gripes, you know what I did like? All the Scottish clan stuff. I found all the customs and alliances to be very interesting.
My theory about her use of the word "apoplectic" continues. Any book of Enoch's where she hasn't used the word has been a clunker. Sure enough, it was not featured in Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid.
I've been trying to pinpoint what it is, and I think it's primarily that Rowena is not particularly likeable here. It's all petulance and put-on bravada: "I've CHANGED. I don't love you. I love LONDON, and to prove it, I will adopt a faux English accent like Madonna." Only the thing is, you can't even remotely buy that, because you KNOW that she and Lachlan are going to get together. There's already more than enough external conflict; having her ridiculous attitude added nothing to the book, and really just made me irritated with her. The book doesn't improve until she finally admits she's into him (that's not a spoiler--ya'll knew that was going to happen).
Also irritating? Ranulf. Boy, he just doesn't seem to wise up on the whole controlling your siblings' lives just doesn't work thing, does he? I'm really glad that Ranulf's book was first. It allowed him to build up some goodwill before being a jerk in the next two.
If you've ever read any Enoch, you can spot the villain almost immediately.
This book was terribly repetitive. How many times did I need the exact same description of the Campbell? Oh, and did you know that Lachlan thinks Rowena is "fierce?" I finally figured it out after the eleventy-billionth reference to it (only a slight exaggeration).
For all my gripes, you know what I did like? All the Scottish clan stuff. I found all the customs and alliances to be very interesting.
My theory about her use of the word "apoplectic" continues. Any book of Enoch's where she hasn't used the word has been a clunker. Sure enough, it was not featured in Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid.
March 11, 2017
I officially give up on this book. I don't understand this story. Heroine loved hero since she was a little girl (it was pathetic) and suddenly changed tactics because hero wasn't paying her any attention (for 18 years). Then heroine had suitors, hero became obsessed with her and all of a sudden "I love her!!" I rolled my eyes all the way to the back of my head and it still wasn't enough to describe my disgust.
March 9, 2020
4.5 Stars!
I’ve been looking forward to Lachlan and Rowena’s book (I can’t resist a good “unrequited love” trope) and it ended up being very enjoyable. Some parts did kind of drag, but all in all I liked it. Looking forward to reading about Bear soon!
SERIES IMPORTANCE: Mild. There is a definite history between these two MC’s but it basically happened off page. You do hear mentions of them in book 1 and 2, but it’s really just about how Rowena was crushing on Lach and he didn’t seem to notice or care. So this one would likely work ok as a stand-alone. That said, I do recommend the others- especially book 1! 🤗❤️
I’ve been looking forward to Lachlan and Rowena’s book (I can’t resist a good “unrequited love” trope) and it ended up being very enjoyable. Some parts did kind of drag, but all in all I liked it. Looking forward to reading about Bear soon!
SERIES IMPORTANCE: Mild. There is a definite history between these two MC’s but it basically happened off page. You do hear mentions of them in book 1 and 2, but it’s really just about how Rowena was crushing on Lach and he didn’t seem to notice or care. So this one would likely work ok as a stand-alone. That said, I do recommend the others- especially book 1! 🤗❤️
February 24, 2019
I am down-grading from 4 to 3 stars after the reread.
September 22, 2018
3.5 stars. The author's tendency to repeat things and ramble was evident but significantly reigned in compared to some of her other more recent offerings, so this flowed well as a whole. I never quite felt that I got to know Rowena as anything other than a (predominantly annoying) surface character. We were shown little by way of depth from her.
I would also have liked her and Lachlan to have spent some calm time together just having some rambling conversations and getting to know each other as adults outside of their bickering.
But all in all there was enough happening generally to hold one's interest. It was nice to learn about some of the highlands' traditional games.
Ranulf...I just can't with him, his actions were all contrived, they made absolutely no sense and were so unlikely given what had been established about his character at the beginning of the book, his initial willingness to let her choose, and the lessons he Had Just learnt about interfering from what had happened previously with his younger brother.
Also, we're supposed to believe he doesn't have enough confidence in his ability to protect his family without palming off his sister?
Puh-lease! I thought he was supposed to be Mr. Powerful and have his own little fiefdom with his oh so many loyal followers.
One major gripe, this little phrase- "She was a highland lass".... well we were certainly told this more than often enough by the author.
This apparently was the theeeeme of the book, because clearly neither she nor the characters would shut up about it. It came up almost twenty times as a topic I swear. Twenty times. Aargh!
I would also have liked her and Lachlan to have spent some calm time together just having some rambling conversations and getting to know each other as adults outside of their bickering.
But all in all there was enough happening generally to hold one's interest. It was nice to learn about some of the highlands' traditional games.
Ranulf...I just can't with him, his actions were all contrived, they made absolutely no sense and were so unlikely given what had been established about his character at the beginning of the book, his initial willingness to let her choose, and the lessons he Had Just learnt about interfering from what had happened previously with his younger brother.
Also, we're supposed to believe he doesn't have enough confidence in his ability to protect his family without palming off his sister?
Puh-lease! I thought he was supposed to be Mr. Powerful and have his own little fiefdom with his oh so many loyal followers.
One major gripe, this little phrase- "She was a highland lass".... well we were certainly told this more than often enough by the author.
This apparently was the theeeeme of the book, because clearly neither she nor the characters would shut up about it. It came up almost twenty times as a topic I swear. Twenty times. Aargh!
May 27, 2025
Very unromantic story with an obnoxious hero. The female lead spends her whole life chasing him; he is kind but uninterested. Of course, as soon as she stops writing him love letters and starts paying attention to other male suitors, he realizes she’s all grown up and decides he loves her. Ok, fine, decent skeleton of a love story. Except, once she tells him he’s lost his chance, he repeats some variation of “you’re mine” “you belong to me” “you don’t actually want what you keep saying you want, and I’m not going to allow you to get it, because now I want you, and you owe me for chasing me around all those years when you had a crush” over and over for the bulk of the novel. He manipulates and browbeats her, trying to convince her to accept his proposal, but he doesn’t seem to be motivated by love. At least, I found little evidence that he respects or admires her. He is more covetous and possessive than affectionate. There is no joy, playfulness, or love between them. The “proof” of his love is the dramatic rescue, which, frankly, was a boring scene. So was the heroine, whose acts of defiance seemed petty and insincere; as a result, she came off as immature. As an aside, her elder brother is insufferable. He shows no awareness that any of the other characters are adults with dignity and autonomy. I think that’s the fundamental problem here-none of these characters respect each other. And none of them have charm.
May 24, 2021
Non mi ha convinta del tutto
March 10, 2015
Originally Reviewed For: Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy
Mad, Bad and Dangerous in Plaid just made me smile. The title alone screams Regency England and Lord Byron and yet it's about a Scottish lass! Suzanne Enoch has been writing Regency romance since before it was the "in" historical genre. And there's a reason she's still going strong.
M,B &DiP is book three in her Scandalous Highlanders Series and it is a romping good time. I haven't read the first two books yet but they are on my always increasing TBR list.
The series tells the stories of four siblings born and raised in the Scottish Highlands. All perfectly happy to remain in the Highlands forever. That is until one girls dreams fall apart.. A series of life changing events occur and the MacLawry family learns that with out love, life is just plain hard.
Rowena MacLawry has loved her brother's cheiftan her entire life. She can not remember a time when she hasn't dreamed of being his wife. But he has always balked. Treated her like the sister she wasn't. Finally fed up, she runs off for a season in England and finally lets go of her dreams. She doesn't need a man who doesn't want her, she discovers that men write her poetry and send her flowers. Men actually pursue her... hmmm.. But her fantasy in England is over and it's time to go home and Rowena has big dreams that do not include her once upon a time love.
Lachlan MacTier was raised side by side with the MacLawrys, in fact he has risen to chieftan and calls the youngest MacLawry brother his best friend. He has always felt a part of the family and while he loved pretty little Rowena MacLawry he never LOVED her. She was the sister he never had. After her turn in England, Lachlan is ready to end the fantasy once and all, only Rowena does it first. What the heck does she mean she's over him? What??? Her new found maturity forces Lachlan to take a second look and he realizes that maybe he might have made a mistake..
Much of this book is about Lachlan getting a clue and trying to figure out how he can catch her attention, which is fun. But it is a Scottish Highlands book so the political unrest plays a huge part. Life is never perfect and both characters have to let go of past misconceptions and dreams. Only then can they possibly find a love worth having, a forever love.
Ms. Enoch does a wonderful job of keeping a playful attitude, almost stereotypical, along side the serious concerns of the Scottish Highlands. People are being forced off their lands by absentee landlords and sheep has become the main inhabitant of much of Scotland. A bitter pill for many to accept. This is entertainment after all and written wonderfully.
A pleasant diversion into Scotland, the magic that all but leaks from the Scottish lochs and mountains is absent in this book, rather we see the pragmatic aspect of the Scottish Character.
I suggest you give this family a try.. a very well done book.
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid, provided by netgalley.
Mad, Bad and Dangerous in Plaid just made me smile. The title alone screams Regency England and Lord Byron and yet it's about a Scottish lass! Suzanne Enoch has been writing Regency romance since before it was the "in" historical genre. And there's a reason she's still going strong.
M,B &DiP is book three in her Scandalous Highlanders Series and it is a romping good time. I haven't read the first two books yet but they are on my always increasing TBR list.
The series tells the stories of four siblings born and raised in the Scottish Highlands. All perfectly happy to remain in the Highlands forever. That is until one girls dreams fall apart.. A series of life changing events occur and the MacLawry family learns that with out love, life is just plain hard.
Rowena MacLawry has loved her brother's cheiftan her entire life. She can not remember a time when she hasn't dreamed of being his wife. But he has always balked. Treated her like the sister she wasn't. Finally fed up, she runs off for a season in England and finally lets go of her dreams. She doesn't need a man who doesn't want her, she discovers that men write her poetry and send her flowers. Men actually pursue her... hmmm.. But her fantasy in England is over and it's time to go home and Rowena has big dreams that do not include her once upon a time love.
Lachlan MacTier was raised side by side with the MacLawrys, in fact he has risen to chieftan and calls the youngest MacLawry brother his best friend. He has always felt a part of the family and while he loved pretty little Rowena MacLawry he never LOVED her. She was the sister he never had. After her turn in England, Lachlan is ready to end the fantasy once and all, only Rowena does it first. What the heck does she mean she's over him? What??? Her new found maturity forces Lachlan to take a second look and he realizes that maybe he might have made a mistake..
Much of this book is about Lachlan getting a clue and trying to figure out how he can catch her attention, which is fun. But it is a Scottish Highlands book so the political unrest plays a huge part. Life is never perfect and both characters have to let go of past misconceptions and dreams. Only then can they possibly find a love worth having, a forever love.
Ms. Enoch does a wonderful job of keeping a playful attitude, almost stereotypical, along side the serious concerns of the Scottish Highlands. People are being forced off their lands by absentee landlords and sheep has become the main inhabitant of much of Scotland. A bitter pill for many to accept. This is entertainment after all and written wonderfully.
A pleasant diversion into Scotland, the magic that all but leaks from the Scottish lochs and mountains is absent in this book, rather we see the pragmatic aspect of the Scottish Character.
I suggest you give this family a try.. a very well done book.
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid, provided by netgalley.
December 25, 2018
Giving up on page 193.
I thought I would really enjoy this book. As I read the first few chapters the plot sounded like it would be fun. The heroine, Rowena has been in love with the hero, Lachlan, ever since she could toddle after him. He has always been close with her brothers and brushed her off as an annoying sister. She has enough when she turns 18 and goes to have a season in London, returning for her brothers marriage and moved on from Lachlan.
I imagined Lachlan being a man that is happy Rowena has finally moved on when she returns. I pictured the story pulling him further and further away from that certainty as he looks at her through new eyes and falls in love with her. Expectations....*sigh*....
Instead, Rowena returns, over Lachlan. Lachlan pulls her aside to say that they will never marry and she needs to move on. She damages his pride by agreeing with everything he says instead of fawning over him. Lachlans gigantic cocky ego can’t handle this, and then he proceeds to bother, harass, and force himself upon her until she realizes she loves him. Well, I didn’t reach the point of her loving him but I’m assuming it happens. I stopped reading after they were intimate yet she agrees to marry someone else. 🙄
Honestly I have such a headache from this book. It’s the third in the series I think. I do get the feeling it might be helpful to read in order since so many characters are here and a few scenarios from the past are referenced. I don’t think it affects the story drastically though. I guess I’m maybe just wondering if I would have liked either of these characters if I got to know them a bit in the other books. (Which I don’t even know if they are in there. Has anyone read this series?) Because I don’t like these characters. Not even a bit.
Lachlan comes off as the classic teen movie arrogant football star, strutting around with a massive ego. He never wanted Rowena until she said no and then he wants her BAD. Why? Is that love? No, that’s gross. That’s a conquest. A game. A notch in the headboard of people you’ve won. He doesn’t see her for 3 months, then basically tells her to shove off. Then IMMEDIATELY, like the next day, starts harassing her, kissing her, demanding she allow him in her room to kiss her goodnight, sneaks around her brothers and risks their trust and friendship (they are his BEST FRIENDS and basically family) and takes her virginity in the most boring, eye gouging love scene I’ve ever read. Oh sorry, skimmed, with my eyes partially rolled in my head.
Rowena could have been a likable character. She slaps him during one kiss and I almost cheered. But then she allows it to continue while insisting he means nothing to her. But I just cannot forgive a love scene with someone then purposefully agree to basically marry someone else. That’s not a love scene, it was sex. And it sucked. And I’m done.
I thought I would really enjoy this book. As I read the first few chapters the plot sounded like it would be fun. The heroine, Rowena has been in love with the hero, Lachlan, ever since she could toddle after him. He has always been close with her brothers and brushed her off as an annoying sister. She has enough when she turns 18 and goes to have a season in London, returning for her brothers marriage and moved on from Lachlan.
I imagined Lachlan being a man that is happy Rowena has finally moved on when she returns. I pictured the story pulling him further and further away from that certainty as he looks at her through new eyes and falls in love with her. Expectations....*sigh*....
Instead, Rowena returns, over Lachlan. Lachlan pulls her aside to say that they will never marry and she needs to move on. She damages his pride by agreeing with everything he says instead of fawning over him. Lachlans gigantic cocky ego can’t handle this, and then he proceeds to bother, harass, and force himself upon her until she realizes she loves him. Well, I didn’t reach the point of her loving him but I’m assuming it happens. I stopped reading after they were intimate yet she agrees to marry someone else. 🙄
Honestly I have such a headache from this book. It’s the third in the series I think. I do get the feeling it might be helpful to read in order since so many characters are here and a few scenarios from the past are referenced. I don’t think it affects the story drastically though. I guess I’m maybe just wondering if I would have liked either of these characters if I got to know them a bit in the other books. (Which I don’t even know if they are in there. Has anyone read this series?) Because I don’t like these characters. Not even a bit.
Lachlan comes off as the classic teen movie arrogant football star, strutting around with a massive ego. He never wanted Rowena until she said no and then he wants her BAD. Why? Is that love? No, that’s gross. That’s a conquest. A game. A notch in the headboard of people you’ve won. He doesn’t see her for 3 months, then basically tells her to shove off. Then IMMEDIATELY, like the next day, starts harassing her, kissing her, demanding she allow him in her room to kiss her goodnight, sneaks around her brothers and risks their trust and friendship (they are his BEST FRIENDS and basically family) and takes her virginity in the most boring, eye gouging love scene I’ve ever read. Oh sorry, skimmed, with my eyes partially rolled in my head.
Rowena could have been a likable character. She slaps him during one kiss and I almost cheered. But then she allows it to continue while insisting he means nothing to her. But I just cannot forgive a love scene with someone then purposefully agree to basically marry someone else. That’s not a love scene, it was sex. And it sucked. And I’m done.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2015
Oh Suzanne Enoch, you have stolen my heart with this series! With fabulous writing, endearing characters and that dash of charm that never fails to make me smile, the Scandalous Highlanders series has quickly become a favorite of mine.
To be honest the whole reason I read this book is because of the title. Something so fun and charming like that has to be great, right? Let me tell you, it was! I LOVED this book!
Rowena MacLawry has had a crush on Lachlan since she was a little girl. And although Lachlan has always seen her as his friend’s little sister, she still can’t get over her crush on him. It isn’t until she decides to go to London for three months that she learns that there is more to the world than just grumpy old Lachlan who doesn’t appreciate her beauty or her brain.
When she returns home looking and feeling better than ever, Lachlan takes notice of all of the many suitors after Winnie but she is already over her childhood crush. There’s this one scene that literally made me jump for joy because after all the crap Winnie dealt with, she kind of gets her chance to throw Lachlan’s arrogance back in his face.
Lachlan tries to tell Winnie that she needs to get over him and that he will never want to marry her. He expects her to fall on her knees before him, crying, begging for his love. But this is Winnie’s response …
“For a long moment she gazed at him while he waited for her pretty blue eyes to overflow with tears. Bear would likely attempt to bloody him, but Ranulf had practically ordered him to do this. It wasn’t as if he wanted to see her cry.
Winnie smiled. Then a chuckle burst from her chest. “Oh dear,” she managed.
That did not sound like heartbreak. He frowned before he could remember that that was a good thing. “What’s so damned amusing?”
“You looked so serious. I’m so sorry,” she returned. “Poor Lachlan. You must’ve been terrified every time you saw me appear.”
The entire book is filled with their back and forth. It’s so entertaining to see Lachlan get jealous and trip over himself trying to win back Winnie’s attentions. There is just something so fun and endearing about this book and I couldn’t but fall deeper in love with this series. Enoch just has the best humor and it really translates on the page. If you’re a fan of Julia Quinn or Lisa Kleypas, this is a series you should be reading!
March 5, 2021
Recensione in ANTEPRIMA
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Dany - per RFS
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Care Fenici, è con piacere che ho letto in anteprima Pazza di un Highlander, seguito di Quell’adorabile accento scozzese. Ammetto che questo romanzo è stato una sorpresa rispetto al precedente per svariati motivi, innanzitutto perché conosciamo più da vicino gli aitanti fratelli MacLawry, la loro devozione gli uni agli altri, malgrado qualche scivolata di Ranulf, e l’affetto che li unisce. Ho adorato le descrizioni delle ambientazioni scozzesi, le leggende e i tradizionali sport, e soprattutto vado matta per la gente in kilt, si sta presto per tante cose! Anche i villain sono ben gestiti ed è stato emozionante rivedere i vecchi personaggi, soprattutto Arran e Mary, insieme al Duca di Alkirk con il clan Campbell. Ammetto di avere una preferenza per Orso, uno dei fratelli MacLawry, e non vedo l’ora che esca il libro riservato alla sua storia. Anche Ranulf gioca una parte importante, e finalmente riusciamo a vedere il suo lato umano, e non solo, come capoclan; il poveraccio mi ha fatto un po’ pena, mai niente che vada come vuole lui, e sto benedetto matrimonio con lady Charlotte tarda sempre in qualche modo.
La storia tratta la vicenda d’amore tra Rowena MacLawry e Lachlan MacTier, ecco questa dovrebbe essere la parte di punta ma, a mio parere, non è stata gestita benissimo. Mentre l’ambientazione, le tradizioni, insomma i dettagli di contorno sono descritti con attenta precisione in maniera tale da immaginarli perfettamente, la parte romantica ci fa imprecare contro i due e, almeno per me, ha reso molto difficile immedesimarmi. Rowena è una ragazza scozzese, allevata dai suoi fratelli dopo la tragica dipartita dei genitori, soprattutto con Ranulf ha un legame molto stretto, ma è sempre stata innamorata di Lachlan fin da bambina. Lui, invece, non ha mai ricambiato questo sentimento, e assolutamente non lo ha mai incoraggiato, infatti, l’ha sempre trattata come una sorella. La loro unione era ben vista dalla famiglia e anzi, fortemente caldeggiata. Nel primo libro, Un diavolo in kilt, la ragazza appena diciottenne scappa a Londra, ma in questo romanzo sono passati tre mesi da quel momento e in questo brevissimo lasso di tempo la ragazzina MacLawry è cambiata tantissimo (il che mi ha fatto storcere un pochino il naso), mettendo da parte i sogni infantili e i modi scozzesi in favore dell’elegante e frivolo atteggiamento inglese, modificando l’accento, il modo di muoversi e ampliando le proprie mire matrimoniali. Il fascino di Londra l’ha talmente ammaliata da farle dimenticare le lande scozzesi, proiettandola verso un futuro inglese. Sta di fatto che invita alcuni gentiluomini al matrimonio del fratello sperando in tal senso di favorire questo tipo di unione. Lo stesso Ranulf le proporrà un marito scozzese, adatto a stipulare una buona alleanza, con residenze londinesi per farle piacere. Ed è qui che tutto si complica, poiché Lachlan non ci sta, e per la prima volta vede davvero Rowena come una donna, e malgrado abbia dato la sua parola ai fratelli di lei di non aver alcuna intenzione di sposarla, decide di punto in bianco che solo lei sarà sua moglie. Insomma in amore vince chi fugge, e Rowena si trova sull’orlo di un baratro, la scelta può condannarla sia da una parte che dall’altra. Il Lachlan simil principe azzurro di cui era innamorata non esiste più, dinnanzi si presenta il vero scozzese, duro, bello e libero e costui farà di tutto per farle riemergere il fuoco della Scozia. Ma all’orizzonte vecchi nemici tramano sotto agli occhi di tutti e, forse, per Rowena e Lachlan è troppo tardi.
Per essere del tutto sincera la trama si regge abbastanza bene, malgrado i tira e molla dei due protagonisti e il loro ridicolo corteggiamento che appesantiscono la narrazione rendendola poco fluida e a tratti noiosa. Le scene sessuali sono passionali, ma scarne di dettagli e francamente ce ne sono pochissime, il che con tutto il testosterone presente non è una cosa molto positiva. Inoltre mancando l’epilogo, la storia viene tranciata di netto e rimandato tutto al prossimo volume, come il matrimonio tra quel povero cristo di Ranulf e la sua bella Charlotte. Già nel precedente capitolo l’azione era tutta concentrata verso la fine, rendendo la faccenda abbastanza ridicola, qui viene decisamente gestita meglio ma fino a un certo punto. Non ho apprezzato il personaggio di Lachlan, ok sì, vi concedo che è il classico highlander ben munito, ma l’ho trovato un po’ superficiale soprattutto nei sentimenti. Diciotto anni di indifferenza e poi dopo un no è subito innamorato. Rowena invece l’ho apprezzata di più, anche se il suo cambiamento ha dello stupefacente poi, per fortuna, rinsavisce. È un libro che vi consiglio, non di certo per la parte romantica, ma sicuramente per tutto il resto, come per esempio ascoltare storie di fantasmi, di castelli antichi e ingressi segreti, e immaginare tanti bellissimi e forti uomini in kilt, che danzano al suono di cornamuse e si sfidano in gare di abilità. Per questa parte vale sicuramente la pena leggerlo.
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Dany - per RFS
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Care Fenici, è con piacere che ho letto in anteprima Pazza di un Highlander, seguito di Quell’adorabile accento scozzese. Ammetto che questo romanzo è stato una sorpresa rispetto al precedente per svariati motivi, innanzitutto perché conosciamo più da vicino gli aitanti fratelli MacLawry, la loro devozione gli uni agli altri, malgrado qualche scivolata di Ranulf, e l’affetto che li unisce. Ho adorato le descrizioni delle ambientazioni scozzesi, le leggende e i tradizionali sport, e soprattutto vado matta per la gente in kilt, si sta presto per tante cose! Anche i villain sono ben gestiti ed è stato emozionante rivedere i vecchi personaggi, soprattutto Arran e Mary, insieme al Duca di Alkirk con il clan Campbell. Ammetto di avere una preferenza per Orso, uno dei fratelli MacLawry, e non vedo l’ora che esca il libro riservato alla sua storia. Anche Ranulf gioca una parte importante, e finalmente riusciamo a vedere il suo lato umano, e non solo, come capoclan; il poveraccio mi ha fatto un po’ pena, mai niente che vada come vuole lui, e sto benedetto matrimonio con lady Charlotte tarda sempre in qualche modo.
La storia tratta la vicenda d’amore tra Rowena MacLawry e Lachlan MacTier, ecco questa dovrebbe essere la parte di punta ma, a mio parere, non è stata gestita benissimo. Mentre l’ambientazione, le tradizioni, insomma i dettagli di contorno sono descritti con attenta precisione in maniera tale da immaginarli perfettamente, la parte romantica ci fa imprecare contro i due e, almeno per me, ha reso molto difficile immedesimarmi. Rowena è una ragazza scozzese, allevata dai suoi fratelli dopo la tragica dipartita dei genitori, soprattutto con Ranulf ha un legame molto stretto, ma è sempre stata innamorata di Lachlan fin da bambina. Lui, invece, non ha mai ricambiato questo sentimento, e assolutamente non lo ha mai incoraggiato, infatti, l’ha sempre trattata come una sorella. La loro unione era ben vista dalla famiglia e anzi, fortemente caldeggiata. Nel primo libro, Un diavolo in kilt, la ragazza appena diciottenne scappa a Londra, ma in questo romanzo sono passati tre mesi da quel momento e in questo brevissimo lasso di tempo la ragazzina MacLawry è cambiata tantissimo (il che mi ha fatto storcere un pochino il naso), mettendo da parte i sogni infantili e i modi scozzesi in favore dell’elegante e frivolo atteggiamento inglese, modificando l’accento, il modo di muoversi e ampliando le proprie mire matrimoniali. Il fascino di Londra l’ha talmente ammaliata da farle dimenticare le lande scozzesi, proiettandola verso un futuro inglese. Sta di fatto che invita alcuni gentiluomini al matrimonio del fratello sperando in tal senso di favorire questo tipo di unione. Lo stesso Ranulf le proporrà un marito scozzese, adatto a stipulare una buona alleanza, con residenze londinesi per farle piacere. Ed è qui che tutto si complica, poiché Lachlan non ci sta, e per la prima volta vede davvero Rowena come una donna, e malgrado abbia dato la sua parola ai fratelli di lei di non aver alcuna intenzione di sposarla, decide di punto in bianco che solo lei sarà sua moglie. Insomma in amore vince chi fugge, e Rowena si trova sull’orlo di un baratro, la scelta può condannarla sia da una parte che dall’altra. Il Lachlan simil principe azzurro di cui era innamorata non esiste più, dinnanzi si presenta il vero scozzese, duro, bello e libero e costui farà di tutto per farle riemergere il fuoco della Scozia. Ma all’orizzonte vecchi nemici tramano sotto agli occhi di tutti e, forse, per Rowena e Lachlan è troppo tardi.
Per essere del tutto sincera la trama si regge abbastanza bene, malgrado i tira e molla dei due protagonisti e il loro ridicolo corteggiamento che appesantiscono la narrazione rendendola poco fluida e a tratti noiosa. Le scene sessuali sono passionali, ma scarne di dettagli e francamente ce ne sono pochissime, il che con tutto il testosterone presente non è una cosa molto positiva. Inoltre mancando l’epilogo, la storia viene tranciata di netto e rimandato tutto al prossimo volume, come il matrimonio tra quel povero cristo di Ranulf e la sua bella Charlotte. Già nel precedente capitolo l’azione era tutta concentrata verso la fine, rendendo la faccenda abbastanza ridicola, qui viene decisamente gestita meglio ma fino a un certo punto. Non ho apprezzato il personaggio di Lachlan, ok sì, vi concedo che è il classico highlander ben munito, ma l’ho trovato un po’ superficiale soprattutto nei sentimenti. Diciotto anni di indifferenza e poi dopo un no è subito innamorato. Rowena invece l’ho apprezzata di più, anche se il suo cambiamento ha dello stupefacente poi, per fortuna, rinsavisce. È un libro che vi consiglio, non di certo per la parte romantica, ma sicuramente per tutto il resto, come per esempio ascoltare storie di fantasmi, di castelli antichi e ingressi segreti, e immaginare tanti bellissimi e forti uomini in kilt, che danzano al suono di cornamuse e si sfidano in gare di abilità. Per questa parte vale sicuramente la pena leggerlo.
January 1, 2025
This one reads like a teenage movie (you know the ones that were popular in the 90s?). So no. It was exhausting.
March 8, 2021
Bello, bello, bello, bello, bello.
"Non vi voglio più. Non valete il tempo che vi dedico." Poi si alzò in punta di piedi e gli diede un bacio, da sorella, sulla guancia. "Ma vi ringrazio per avermi mostrato esattamente che genere d’uomo non desidero nelle mie braccia. È una lezione che ho imparato molto bene."
Il titolo originale (Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid) era già di per sè accattivante, ma tutto il romanzo non scherza. Romantico, divertente, sexy-highlanders a profusione ovunque uno si volti: cosa volere di più?
Diciamo che sin da subito avevo capito che questa serie della Enoch mi sarebbe piaciuta tanto tanto e così è stato: ho amato moltissimo il primo volume, quando Ranulf e i suoi adorabili fratelloni fanno la loro temuta comparsa in kilt, mettendo a soqquadro Londra, alla ricerca della sorellina Winnie, scappata dalla Scozia e decisa a vivere la sua avventura tra balli e "veri" gentiluomini.
Dopo il secondo (forse meno riuscito, a mio parere), ritorniamo esattamente dove ci eravamo lasciati: Ranulf sta tornando a casa per sposarsi con Charlotte, Arran si è già unito a Mary la ex-nemica, restano soltanto Orso (Munro! ADORO questo ragazzone schietto e spassoso) e ovviamente Winnie.
E stavolta conosciamo meglio lei.
Allora, se all'inizio ci era parsa un po' frivola (una che si arrabbia per aver ricevuto un paio di stupendi stivali in regalo, al posto dell'ennesimo vestito...), ora comprendiamo le (tante) sue ragioni.
Cresciuta da tre fratelli maschi, abituata a essere ritenuta una maschiaccia lei stessa, Winnie è stata cotta di Lachlan, uno dei capi del clan, otto anni più vecchio di lei e migliore amico di suo fratello Orso, sin da bambina. Gli scriveva poesie, lo guardava con gli occhi dolci, si considerava promessa per un'alleanza tra le famiglie.
Logico che lui si sentisse una catena stretta al collo e non vedesse l'ora di liberarsi della mocciosa adorante.
Soltanto che a diciotto anni Winnie è cambiata, è divenuta una donna, scopre il mondo, muta anche agli occhi del bellissimo ex-fidanzato.
E, come sempre, in amor vince chi fugge: dunque lui si merita proprio di dover rincorrere e faticare parecchio... Ben gli sta, anche se è maledettamente simpatico.
Una trama ricca: una bella famiglia, festeggiamenti in arrivo, giochi scozzesi fatti per intimidire i damerini inglesi, nemici e pericoli sempre in agguato.
Quanto mi è piaciuto! Segnatevi proprio questa serie.
"Non vi voglio più. Non valete il tempo che vi dedico." Poi si alzò in punta di piedi e gli diede un bacio, da sorella, sulla guancia. "Ma vi ringrazio per avermi mostrato esattamente che genere d’uomo non desidero nelle mie braccia. È una lezione che ho imparato molto bene."
Il titolo originale (Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid) era già di per sè accattivante, ma tutto il romanzo non scherza. Romantico, divertente, sexy-highlanders a profusione ovunque uno si volti: cosa volere di più?
Diciamo che sin da subito avevo capito che questa serie della Enoch mi sarebbe piaciuta tanto tanto e così è stato: ho amato moltissimo il primo volume, quando Ranulf e i suoi adorabili fratelloni fanno la loro temuta comparsa in kilt, mettendo a soqquadro Londra, alla ricerca della sorellina Winnie, scappata dalla Scozia e decisa a vivere la sua avventura tra balli e "veri" gentiluomini.
Dopo il secondo (forse meno riuscito, a mio parere), ritorniamo esattamente dove ci eravamo lasciati: Ranulf sta tornando a casa per sposarsi con Charlotte, Arran si è già unito a Mary la ex-nemica, restano soltanto Orso (Munro! ADORO questo ragazzone schietto e spassoso) e ovviamente Winnie.
E stavolta conosciamo meglio lei.
Allora, se all'inizio ci era parsa un po' frivola (una che si arrabbia per aver ricevuto un paio di stupendi stivali in regalo, al posto dell'ennesimo vestito...), ora comprendiamo le (tante) sue ragioni.
Cresciuta da tre fratelli maschi, abituata a essere ritenuta una maschiaccia lei stessa, Winnie è stata cotta di Lachlan, uno dei capi del clan, otto anni più vecchio di lei e migliore amico di suo fratello Orso, sin da bambina. Gli scriveva poesie, lo guardava con gli occhi dolci, si considerava promessa per un'alleanza tra le famiglie.
Logico che lui si sentisse una catena stretta al collo e non vedesse l'ora di liberarsi della mocciosa adorante.
Soltanto che a diciotto anni Winnie è cambiata, è divenuta una donna, scopre il mondo, muta anche agli occhi del bellissimo ex-fidanzato.
E, come sempre, in amor vince chi fugge: dunque lui si merita proprio di dover rincorrere e faticare parecchio... Ben gli sta, anche se è maledettamente simpatico.
Una trama ricca: una bella famiglia, festeggiamenti in arrivo, giochi scozzesi fatti per intimidire i damerini inglesi, nemici e pericoli sempre in agguato.
Quanto mi è piaciuto! Segnatevi proprio questa serie.
April 10, 2015
2.5? 2?
This is probably an alright book but it was pretty boring by virtue of its main characters. I guess the death knell for my interest lies in my failure to feel for the characters' plights. Even when she was captured, I didn't really feel bad for her. I wasn't worried that their love was doomed to fail. As a result, her exclamations of distress came across as overblown to me. This reaction from me might have been avoided if I cared about the characters, which I didn't. I thought they were just flat and uninteresting. They had no personality outside of their conflict of missed love connections. It is like they didn't exist outside of their weird courtship. There were no quirks to bring the characters to life and I just finished it to finish it. They weren't overtly maddening or annoying, which makes me abandon books I have started even if I am halfway through the book or nearing the end. They were just really bland and uninteresting.
I liked the premise of Rowena having the last laugh after being rejected so many times. However, they lose me soon after. Lach's reason to pursue her was so flimsy and out of character. The explanation of his repeated rejection seem so forced too. It is like the author wanted to reiterate it again and again to make it true. Winnie was also wishy washy. Well, are you over him or not? I think this could all have been solved if there was some chemistry between their interactions. I wanted to believe that love did exist between the two but it just wasn't featured. There weren't really any charming exchanges between them. Instead, there was a lame ass excuse for a courtship with Lach coming into her bedroom and demanding a kiss in exchange for being a decent guy. Winnie was no better. She was so wishy washy with what she wanted. There were just too much character inconsistencies that I didn't really have a sense of who they were. It is like the author had a set of conflicts interaction and made the characters fit into that mold no matter their personalities. One of the greatest inconsistencies is Winnie looking for a husband to love her as much as she loves him. However, by the end, she is prepared to marry whoever her brother chooses. I presume this is done to throw a wrench in her and Lach's plan to marry. It was just a bit sloppy for me to overlook.
I didn't really like this book because the characters were boring.
Story Brief:
Winnie is finally putting her infatuation with Lach behind her. She is tired of being rejected and is looking for a husband. She brought along with her civilized men while she affected an English accent and ditched her Scottish brogue. There, she reunites with Lach, who is surprised by her disinterest. He thinks it is some sort of ploy and he makes it clear that he isn't interested in her. When she agrees, he is left unsatisfied. He stumbles upon her kissing Adam and he realizes she turned into a beautiful woman. Immediately, he wants her. This is what baffles me, she isn't the only beautiful woman there. The author should have made it clear why she is different from those that came before. This was never really addressed. The reader is just supposed to go along with it. I kind of wanted some justification of his new found love but alright.
He pursues her after being belittled. Some drama with her friend Jane starts when he uses Jane to meet Winnie accidentally. There is also drama between them as they fight. He wants to show her that she is Scottish and so, doesn't really mean it when she says she prefers tamer men. She continually says that he is uncivilized and she prefers politer and nobler men. He comes up with a ludicrous agreement in which he kisses her every night in exchange for not picking fights with her suitors. They succumb to lust and and have sex. He wants to marry her but she doesn't. They continue to have sex though. He finally says that he loves her and she is stunned. By then, her brother had engaged her to another man. She feels hopeless. They agree to run away. Before they could do so, she is kidnapped. She is planned to be married to one of her kidnappers to get her dowry. She is rescued though after she buys some time by hiding in a hidden passage. During this debacle, they realize they can't live without each other. Many declarations of love are made and he arranges a hasty wedding.
This is probably an alright book but it was pretty boring by virtue of its main characters. I guess the death knell for my interest lies in my failure to feel for the characters' plights. Even when she was captured, I didn't really feel bad for her. I wasn't worried that their love was doomed to fail. As a result, her exclamations of distress came across as overblown to me. This reaction from me might have been avoided if I cared about the characters, which I didn't. I thought they were just flat and uninteresting. They had no personality outside of their conflict of missed love connections. It is like they didn't exist outside of their weird courtship. There were no quirks to bring the characters to life and I just finished it to finish it. They weren't overtly maddening or annoying, which makes me abandon books I have started even if I am halfway through the book or nearing the end. They were just really bland and uninteresting.
I liked the premise of Rowena having the last laugh after being rejected so many times. However, they lose me soon after. Lach's reason to pursue her was so flimsy and out of character. The explanation of his repeated rejection seem so forced too. It is like the author wanted to reiterate it again and again to make it true. Winnie was also wishy washy. Well, are you over him or not? I think this could all have been solved if there was some chemistry between their interactions. I wanted to believe that love did exist between the two but it just wasn't featured. There weren't really any charming exchanges between them. Instead, there was a lame ass excuse for a courtship with Lach coming into her bedroom and demanding a kiss in exchange for being a decent guy. Winnie was no better. She was so wishy washy with what she wanted. There were just too much character inconsistencies that I didn't really have a sense of who they were. It is like the author had a set of conflicts interaction and made the characters fit into that mold no matter their personalities. One of the greatest inconsistencies is Winnie looking for a husband to love her as much as she loves him. However, by the end, she is prepared to marry whoever her brother chooses. I presume this is done to throw a wrench in her and Lach's plan to marry. It was just a bit sloppy for me to overlook.
I didn't really like this book because the characters were boring.
Story Brief:
Winnie is finally putting her infatuation with Lach behind her. She is tired of being rejected and is looking for a husband. She brought along with her civilized men while she affected an English accent and ditched her Scottish brogue. There, she reunites with Lach, who is surprised by her disinterest. He thinks it is some sort of ploy and he makes it clear that he isn't interested in her. When she agrees, he is left unsatisfied. He stumbles upon her kissing Adam and he realizes she turned into a beautiful woman. Immediately, he wants her. This is what baffles me, she isn't the only beautiful woman there. The author should have made it clear why she is different from those that came before. This was never really addressed. The reader is just supposed to go along with it. I kind of wanted some justification of his new found love but alright.
He pursues her after being belittled. Some drama with her friend Jane starts when he uses Jane to meet Winnie accidentally. There is also drama between them as they fight. He wants to show her that she is Scottish and so, doesn't really mean it when she says she prefers tamer men. She continually says that he is uncivilized and she prefers politer and nobler men. He comes up with a ludicrous agreement in which he kisses her every night in exchange for not picking fights with her suitors. They succumb to lust and and have sex. He wants to marry her but she doesn't. They continue to have sex though. He finally says that he loves her and she is stunned. By then, her brother had engaged her to another man. She feels hopeless. They agree to run away. Before they could do so, she is kidnapped. She is planned to be married to one of her kidnappers to get her dowry. She is rescued though after she buys some time by hiding in a hidden passage. During this debacle, they realize they can't live without each other. Many declarations of love are made and he arranges a hasty wedding.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2015
(Oct) I wanted to love this book as much as Ioved the last one - or at least as much as I liked the first one. However, I found myself in parts annoyed and bored and disappointed. Rowena is the youngest and only girl of the MacLawry family. In The Devil Wears Kilt she runs away from home, desperate to have a London season now that she is 18. Her brother, Clan leader Ranulf, follows, stays in London to watch out for her, and falls in love with Englishwoman Charlotte. In Rogue With A Brogue, middle brother Arran has followed his siblings to London. He meets Mary Campbell, granddaughter of The Campbell, their worst foes. They fall in love and fight to have their love recognized and heal the rift between their clans. In both books, Rowena comes across as a silly, flighty young girl who puts on a fake English accent and decides she belongs in the ballrooms of London vs. the Highlands. Here, Rowena has invited several Englishmen and women to the Highlands to witness her brother's wedding. Rowena has been in love with Lachlan since she was a young girl, always following him and nagging him, pestering him and insisting they will marry. Lachlan saw her, 8 years younger, as an annoying child, one he treated with kindness and brotherly affection. He never saw her as a woman until she leaves for London, stops writing him, and then comes back all dressed up, fake accents and airs in place, with lots of young men treating her as the woman she now is. At first Lachlan feels relief and tells Rowena it's never going to happen between them - but he feels odd when she laughs and basically says "hey, no sweat, I'm over you and it was just a kiddie-crush."
Up to this point, while I didn't really like Rowena, I was ok with the book. But then - in about 10 seconds Lachlan says "Whoa - she's kinda hot and all grown up and guys are liking her and Ya Know What? I totally want to get me some of that - forever!" This change of heart came out of nowhere and really made no sense. I think the story would have been much stronger and more interesting if we'd seen Lachlan slowly come to realize Rowena was a grown woman (well, 18, but in those times that's grown!), fight his feelings of jealousy and attraction, and slowly cast his hat in the ring for Rowena. His abrupt about-face really made no sense to me or Rowena, who didn't believe it. She'd convinced herself that she no longer had feelings for Lachlan, so at least it took her a bit longer to give in to her lifelong longing for him. As with the other two books in the series (plus the charming short story that is listed as .5 in the series but is really 1.5), there are Clan rumblings, issues to be dealt with, and a big Clan gathering where Lachlan acted, IMO, sort of like an immature jerk. By this point he and Rowena have explored their feelings (and each other!) but Ran has already decided, partially because Lachlan told him he would never marry Rowena, that Rowena needed to be married to either a "shiny" Englishman or one of his handpicked Highlanders. It's only the last 20% of the book where I felt connected and interested in how the HEA would take place. It was also about then that I really started liking Rowena and Lachlan. He's not a favorite hero of mine, although he does get his act together towards the end.
Now on to Bear's book - and I'm hoping for magic, since he's pretty freakin' awesome!
Up to this point, while I didn't really like Rowena, I was ok with the book. But then - in about 10 seconds Lachlan says "Whoa - she's kinda hot and all grown up and guys are liking her and Ya Know What? I totally want to get me some of that - forever!" This change of heart came out of nowhere and really made no sense. I think the story would have been much stronger and more interesting if we'd seen Lachlan slowly come to realize Rowena was a grown woman (well, 18, but in those times that's grown!), fight his feelings of jealousy and attraction, and slowly cast his hat in the ring for Rowena. His abrupt about-face really made no sense to me or Rowena, who didn't believe it. She'd convinced herself that she no longer had feelings for Lachlan, so at least it took her a bit longer to give in to her lifelong longing for him. As with the other two books in the series (plus the charming short story that is listed as .5 in the series but is really 1.5), there are Clan rumblings, issues to be dealt with, and a big Clan gathering where Lachlan acted, IMO, sort of like an immature jerk. By this point he and Rowena have explored their feelings (and each other!) but Ran has already decided, partially because Lachlan told him he would never marry Rowena, that Rowena needed to be married to either a "shiny" Englishman or one of his handpicked Highlanders. It's only the last 20% of the book where I felt connected and interested in how the HEA would take place. It was also about then that I really started liking Rowena and Lachlan. He's not a favorite hero of mine, although he does get his act together towards the end.
Now on to Bear's book - and I'm hoping for magic, since he's pretty freakin' awesome!
December 3, 2025
HR Letter vs Sci-Fi Letter Fun Read
For my own entertainment (because I never know what to choose from my TBR) I've chosen a book starting with the same letter from two genres: Historical Romance and Sci-Fi Romance.
This the HR for the letter M
3 stars
★★★☆☆
I know I read the first book in this series, but it was a while ago and couldn't remember the specifics. Which was fine. This book stood well alone.
This was a second chance romance... but sort of reversed.
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For my own entertainment (because I never know what to choose from my TBR) I've chosen a book starting with the same letter from two genres: Historical Romance and Sci-Fi Romance.
This the HR for the letter M
3 stars
★★★☆☆
I know I read the first book in this series, but it was a while ago and couldn't remember the specifics. Which was fine. This book stood well alone.
This was a second chance romance... but sort of reversed.
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March 11, 2016
I loved this book, too, especially Lachlan. Poor misguided, typical male....finding out he really wants something when he can't have it any more. I don't know how Winnie even considered another man besides our rugged Lachlan, especially one who was so freaking polished. In the first book I loved Ranulf, but got extremely irritated with him in Arran's book. And in Winnie's book, I wanted to slap the shit out of Ranulf! If he could follow his heart, so should the rest of his family be able to. But all ended well, and I really enjoyed the entire book. On to Bear's book!
November 16, 2021
Dnf at 8%. Ponytail? She loses her Scottish accent and becomes completely worldly and mature after a three month sojourn in London? There were so many problems packed into such a small amount of book.
Read
September 21, 2015Oh man...the heroine is annoying the crap out of me.
Sorry I'm just not feeling her at all. The hero is just okay so far...
I may or may not come back to this...
For now...
DNF.
Sorry I'm just not feeling her at all. The hero is just okay so far...
I may or may not come back to this...
For now...
DNF.
June 29, 2025
5/5 😌
Simply stunning. Lachlan and Rowena make an amazing couple, and the Scottish landscape is just as impressive 💜
Simply stunning. Lachlan and Rowena make an amazing couple, and the Scottish landscape is just as impressive 💜
March 12, 2015
What is it about Highlanders? They are just so appealing. This story takes place in the Highlands with all the elements you want in your story. This book is the third in Suzanne Enoch’s Scandalous Highlander Series. I loved the first two books and was really excited to read Rowena’s story.
I think what enhanced my enjoyment of the book was my recent introduction to Outlander. When they say Sassenach it makes me imagine Jamie teasing Claire. I understood what a ‘gathering’ meant after seeing it on the TV show. The vivid landscape that Suzanne Enoch describes mirrors the images I saw on Outlander.
Raised by three older brothers and their best friend Lachlan, Rowena has always been the pesky younger sister. She has tormented Lachlan for years. Desperately wanting his attention and affection. He only saw her as a younger sister and not as a potential mate. She runs away to London in the first book in order to find a suitor and gentleman of her choice. She returns to Glengask for her brother and Laird’s wedding, along with a bevy of English suitors. She has truly given up on the dream that Lachlan has represented for years.
What is it about spurned men? When Lachlan is released from Rowena’s affections, he changes his tune. He tells her repeatedly that he now sees her. He sees her for the beautiful, vivacious and strong woman that she is. All of a sudden she is like a drug in his system and he doggedly pursues her, entering the fray for her attentions.
I really enjoyed the chase and dance between these two characters. Suzanne Enoch writes characters that are compelling and attractive, yet flawed. What makes her writing so great is that you love the characters warts and all. I was so emotionally connected to the long, slow dance of seduction that Rowena and Lachlan engaged in. I kept checking how far along I was in the book because I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how much time they had left to sort out their issues and family obligations.
Nothing is ever simple in the Highlands. What could be said in five words becomes a monologue (not that there was any gratuitous speeches in this book.) Decisions like who Rowena should wed are not made without increasing clan wealth and power. While I really liked Ranulf, I wanted to hit him in his thick head for choosing suitors for Rowena. (I actually liked Ranulf so much in this book that I now want to go back and read his story again.)
Suzanne Enoch writes great love scenes. While Lachlan is definitely an alpha male, he displays great care and concern for Rowena. I adored this one kissing scene where he nibbles and lightly kisses her. It was more titillating and exciting than a ravenous kiss. Of course they share those as well. Since Rowena has wanted Lachlan for almost all of her life, it just seemed more special when they connected in the bedroom. Even though he was a rough and tumble man, I adored that Lachlan was comfortable saying the things to Rowena that he felt.
Suzanne Enoch has once again delivered a story that engages the reader’s heart and mind. I loved all the details of clan life in the Highlands. The love story and chase between Rowena and Lachlan was a delicious chase that turned the exasperated man into an ardent suitor. I remain a devoted fan of Suzanne Enoch’s because of the fantastic stories she creates and the wonderful world she transports her readers to.
Reviewed for www.kiltsandswords.com
March 13, 2015
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is Enoch’s latest in her Scandalous Highlanders series, and it features the much used (and much beloved) unrequited love trope. Rowena MacLawry has loved Lachlan MacTier for most of her life. However, Lachlan has never returned those affections. He likes her, but as a sister. After returning home to Scotland after her first season in London, Rowena is determined to put Lachlan behind her; she’s ready to give up her girlish fantasies and move on. Unfortunately, Lachlan is in for rude awakening where Rowena is concerned – perhaps he was just a tad too hasty to dismiss her so quickly. What starts as a battle of wills quickly becomes something much more.
Enoch’s latest was an adorable read. The hero and heroine were relatively young, so the antics and angst were very fitting to their ages. Both Rowena and Lachlan initially come across as rather impulsive and indecisive, but Enoch skillfully weaves a tale that goes beyond superficial and immature actions. The plot and ultimate resolution was not unexpected, and what I really liked about Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid was the fact that both Lachlan and Rowena came to a new understanding about each other. In unrequited love stories there’s always the danger that once those affections are returned the happily ever after can appear disingenuous. This is not the case in Mad, Bad, and Dangerous because both character do some introspection on what they really want. Rowena especially went through some soul searching to determine what she really wanted. When she decided she no longer wanted to pursue Lachlan she was free to actually view him as actual person rather than through the rose tinted glasses of her adolescent infatuation. It is this transformation that enriched this otherwise light, romantic read. It wasn't about one character finally making the other "see" them for what they truly were, it was about two people really evaluating the other on equal terms. There are light and fluffy moments, but by the end of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous readers are given a realistic resolution to the unrequited love trope. Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is another lovely romance by Enoch. It was funny, serious, and romantic – all the things that you want to see in a romance and perfect for readers that enjoy a good, well-developed unrequited romance (with a happy ending, of course!).
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
Enoch’s latest was an adorable read. The hero and heroine were relatively young, so the antics and angst were very fitting to their ages. Both Rowena and Lachlan initially come across as rather impulsive and indecisive, but Enoch skillfully weaves a tale that goes beyond superficial and immature actions. The plot and ultimate resolution was not unexpected, and what I really liked about Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid was the fact that both Lachlan and Rowena came to a new understanding about each other. In unrequited love stories there’s always the danger that once those affections are returned the happily ever after can appear disingenuous. This is not the case in Mad, Bad, and Dangerous because both character do some introspection on what they really want. Rowena especially went through some soul searching to determine what she really wanted. When she decided she no longer wanted to pursue Lachlan she was free to actually view him as actual person rather than through the rose tinted glasses of her adolescent infatuation. It is this transformation that enriched this otherwise light, romantic read. It wasn't about one character finally making the other "see" them for what they truly were, it was about two people really evaluating the other on equal terms. There are light and fluffy moments, but by the end of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous readers are given a realistic resolution to the unrequited love trope. Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is another lovely romance by Enoch. It was funny, serious, and romantic – all the things that you want to see in a romance and perfect for readers that enjoy a good, well-developed unrequited romance (with a happy ending, of course!).
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
March 8, 2015
This is book 3 in the Scandalous Highlanders series.
Rowena MacLawry has been in love with Lachlan MacTier since she was a child. But after three months in London and a lifetime of rejection from the man, she has finally made the decision to give up her dream of marrying him. She is moving on with her life and hopes to make a decision on a husband during her brother's wedding celebration.
Lachlan has always thought of Rowena as his best friend's little sister. Having been a part of the MacLawry family for so many years and not wanting to jeopardizing that, he always downplays Rowena's romantic gestures toward him. But when she comes back from London, Lachlan can no longer deny the woman she has become.
Just when Lachlan realizes he feels more than friendship for Rowena she finally makes her break from him. When the hunted becomes the hunter, anything can happen!
I've been waiting for this pairing since the series first started and Enoch did not disappoint! I loved that Enoch had Lachlan end up chasing after Romena when she had been the pursuer for so many years. That was a nice twist on the loved since childhood theme.
Having grown up with someone, it is hard to see them differently than the way you always have. Lachlan has know Rowena since she was a little girl and he really couldn't see her any other way. That is until he sees her mingling with all her London beaus. It was like he was splashed with a bucket of cold water and could finally see what was in front of him.
I LOVED this story so much that I read it in one sitting!! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
Thanks go out to St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
Rowena MacLawry has been in love with Lachlan MacTier since she was a child. But after three months in London and a lifetime of rejection from the man, she has finally made the decision to give up her dream of marrying him. She is moving on with her life and hopes to make a decision on a husband during her brother's wedding celebration.
Lachlan has always thought of Rowena as his best friend's little sister. Having been a part of the MacLawry family for so many years and not wanting to jeopardizing that, he always downplays Rowena's romantic gestures toward him. But when she comes back from London, Lachlan can no longer deny the woman she has become.
Just when Lachlan realizes he feels more than friendship for Rowena she finally makes her break from him. When the hunted becomes the hunter, anything can happen!
I've been waiting for this pairing since the series first started and Enoch did not disappoint! I loved that Enoch had Lachlan end up chasing after Romena when she had been the pursuer for so many years. That was a nice twist on the loved since childhood theme.
Having grown up with someone, it is hard to see them differently than the way you always have. Lachlan has know Rowena since she was a little girl and he really couldn't see her any other way. That is until he sees her mingling with all her London beaus. It was like he was splashed with a bucket of cold water and could finally see what was in front of him.
I LOVED this story so much that I read it in one sitting!! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
Thanks go out to St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
March 6, 2015
In this the third book in The Scandalous Highlanders Series we continue with the youngest sibling in the MacLawry family, Rowena, who has just turned eighteen and is ready to find a husband. For Rowena not just any husband, she has, all her life, set her sights on Lachlin MacTier. As for Lachlin, he has not been interested in the annoying little sister of his best friend, Munro MacLawry. When Rowena talks elder brother, Ranulf, into a Season in London, she decides to find a husband who is actually interested in her. Upon her return to the Highlands with English suitors in tow, she indicates to Lachlin that he is off her list of husband possibilities. Naturally Lachlin immediately starts to decide that perhaps he should take another look at Rowena as a woman not a girl, but it could be too late.
Suzanne Enoch has given us three lush books about this wonderful family. These siblings care deeply for one another. The characterization is beautifully drawn for each one. The plot is sexy, action and adventure filled and elegantly written. I loved this book. I love this series. I highly recommend both for all Historical Romance fans and Kilt lovers.
The Scandalous Highlanders Series:
1. The Devil Wears Kilts (Ranulf and Charlotte)Available
2. Rogue With A Brogue (Arren and Mary)Available
3. Mad, Bad and Dangerous in Plaid ( Rowena and Lachlin)Available
3.5 One Hot Scot (Duncan Lenox and Julia) Novella, Oct.2015
Suzanne Enoch has given us three lush books about this wonderful family. These siblings care deeply for one another. The characterization is beautifully drawn for each one. The plot is sexy, action and adventure filled and elegantly written. I loved this book. I love this series. I highly recommend both for all Historical Romance fans and Kilt lovers.
The Scandalous Highlanders Series:
1. The Devil Wears Kilts (Ranulf and Charlotte)Available
2. Rogue With A Brogue (Arren and Mary)Available
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3.5 One Hot Scot (Duncan Lenox and Julia) Novella, Oct.2015
November 10, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review....
I am new to Suzanne Enoch, with Scandalous Highlanders being the first series of hers that I have read-- and I can proudly say that she has been added to the must by list.
Lachlan and Rowena have known each other all their lives. Rowena has imagined the two of them as a couple since before she truly understood what that meant, while Lachlan pretty much sees her as a younger sister...but how things change when Winnie returns from London. She has decided that she is through waiting for Lachlan and while he should be relieved, he finds himself unsettled.
I know many reviewers have expressed irritation that Lachlan can all of a sudden change his mind, I don't see it that way at all. Enoch brilliantly explains Lachlan's feelings- tracing back to the first time it was assumed he and Winnie would be married and intersperses the novel with sweet moments between the two.
I absolutely loved this tale and the couple. The mark of a well-written romance, for me, is when the reader is left wondering how the Happily Ever After is going to be reached. Suzanne Enoch did not disappoint!!!
I am new to Suzanne Enoch, with Scandalous Highlanders being the first series of hers that I have read-- and I can proudly say that she has been added to the must by list.
Lachlan and Rowena have known each other all their lives. Rowena has imagined the two of them as a couple since before she truly understood what that meant, while Lachlan pretty much sees her as a younger sister...but how things change when Winnie returns from London. She has decided that she is through waiting for Lachlan and while he should be relieved, he finds himself unsettled.
I know many reviewers have expressed irritation that Lachlan can all of a sudden change his mind, I don't see it that way at all. Enoch brilliantly explains Lachlan's feelings- tracing back to the first time it was assumed he and Winnie would be married and intersperses the novel with sweet moments between the two.
I absolutely loved this tale and the couple. The mark of a well-written romance, for me, is when the reader is left wondering how the Happily Ever After is going to be reached. Suzanne Enoch did not disappoint!!!
April 21, 2015
Awesome title, this.
Rowena (Winnie) is the youngest sibling of the MacLawry brothers. She kick-started the series by rebelling against the dictatorial scion of her clan and running off to London for a Season. Returning for her eldest brother's wedding, she's determined to show she's changed.
She's no longer the silly girl who relentlessly chased after Lachlan MacTier, a man who never appreciated her. She's brought several Sassenach suitors (say that three times fast) to show she's moving on.
Lachlan is relieved at first, but then…
NOW, he realizes that Winnie isn't the pest he once avoided. Now he wants her. And it drives him nuts that she doesn't want him.
Meanwhile, villains, new and old, jump in to complicate things.
This could've been a killer read, but the characters spent too much time naval-gazing, and they were conflicted over things that didn't really add drama to the story. Some excitement at the end helped enough to bump the story an extra half point to 3.5.
Rowena (Winnie) is the youngest sibling of the MacLawry brothers. She kick-started the series by rebelling against the dictatorial scion of her clan and running off to London for a Season. Returning for her eldest brother's wedding, she's determined to show she's changed.
She's no longer the silly girl who relentlessly chased after Lachlan MacTier, a man who never appreciated her. She's brought several Sassenach suitors (say that three times fast) to show she's moving on.
Lachlan is relieved at first, but then…
NOW, he realizes that Winnie isn't the pest he once avoided. Now he wants her. And it drives him nuts that she doesn't want him.
Meanwhile, villains, new and old, jump in to complicate things.
This could've been a killer read, but the characters spent too much time naval-gazing, and they were conflicted over things that didn't really add drama to the story. Some excitement at the end helped enough to bump the story an extra half point to 3.5.
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