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Borderland Brides #1
The Healer
Curb your Outlander cravings with Allison Butler’s seriously sexy Scottish novel about an English woman, a Scottish Laird, a case of mistaken identity and a love that will surpass all barriers.
An outcast in her own home for as long as she can remember, Lynelle Fenwick will do anything to earn her father’s approval. Including exaggerating her healing skills, and setting off alone to rescue her step-brother from a band of raiding Scots.
Living under a curse that has haunted the Closeburn Clan for years, Laird William Kirkpatrick, will do anything to save his sole surviving brother. He may not believe in curses, but his clan does, and the growing number of graves seems to support their side.
Having banished all healers from the clan for trickery, he has no choice but to allow an Englishwoman, claiming to be a skilled healer, into his home and into the room of his wounded brother.
Enemies by birth and circumstance, they can only succeed together. But blood runs deep, and tensions high. What matters the desires of a heart?
An outcast in her own home for as long as she can remember, Lynelle Fenwick will do anything to earn her father’s approval. Including exaggerating her healing skills, and setting off alone to rescue her step-brother from a band of raiding Scots.
Living under a curse that has haunted the Closeburn Clan for years, Laird William Kirkpatrick, will do anything to save his sole surviving brother. He may not believe in curses, but his clan does, and the growing number of graves seems to support their side.
Having banished all healers from the clan for trickery, he has no choice but to allow an Englishwoman, claiming to be a skilled healer, into his home and into the room of his wounded brother.
Enemies by birth and circumstance, they can only succeed together. But blood runs deep, and tensions high. What matters the desires of a heart?
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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Allison Butler
6 books86 followersAllison Butler is an author of Scottish historical romance. She spent her early years in country NSW building pretend castles with hay bales and leaping white posts with her army of two older sisters and a younger brother. Many years later, with her mother's influence, she discovered a passion for words and history, read her first historical romance and was inspired to write her own. She writes each morning and cares for the elderly in the afternoon. Her love of travel has given her the gift of many amazing sights but none more heart-stirring than the rugged beauty of Scotland. Allison lives in a small town in NSW, Australia, with her very own Scottish hero and a Jack Russell named Wallace. Their two beautiful daughters have left the nest and have begun their own adventures. Allison loves travelling, dancing like no-one's watching, taking photos and seeing the sights from the back of her husband's motorcycle.
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September 27, 2020
⭐️4 Stars⭐️
The Healer by Allison Butler is a beautifully written historical romance tale set in the year 1404 of an English woman and a Scottish Laird who are drawn together. A tale of belonging, loss, hope and love.
Lynelle believes she is cursed, her own father an English Lord has outcasted her since birth and she’s been shunned by most of her village. Lynelle has been raised by the village healer who has now passed but she still lives in her ramshackle hut and not Redheugh Castle where her stepbrother and father live.
Her younger stepbrother is captured by their enemies the Scots and to try and win her fathers approval she waits for darkness to fall so she can go off secretly to rescue him.
Risking her life pretending to be an experienced healer she figures that she has nothing to lose and much to gain.
I found The Healer an entertaining read. Happy reading!
The Healer by Allison Butler is a beautifully written historical romance tale set in the year 1404 of an English woman and a Scottish Laird who are drawn together. A tale of belonging, loss, hope and love.
Lynelle believes she is cursed, her own father an English Lord has outcasted her since birth and she’s been shunned by most of her village. Lynelle has been raised by the village healer who has now passed but she still lives in her ramshackle hut and not Redheugh Castle where her stepbrother and father live.
Her younger stepbrother is captured by their enemies the Scots and to try and win her fathers approval she waits for darkness to fall so she can go off secretly to rescue him.
Risking her life pretending to be an experienced healer she figures that she has nothing to lose and much to gain.
I found The Healer an entertaining read. Happy reading!
July 27, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley, Mira and Allison Butler for my copy of The Healer.
1402, Lord John Fenwick doesn’t hide the fact that he’s not fond of his only daughter Lynelle; he blames her for her mothers death and she’s nothing but an unwanted burden. When her half brother Thomas is taken by Laird William Kirkpatrick the leader of the Closeburn Clan her plan is to rescue him and her father might change his opinion of her?
She has some knowledge of the art of using herbs to heal the sick and injured. She pretends to be an experienced healer and attends the injuries of Laird William’s younger brother Edan. William doesn’t completely trust her and she has to sip the pain killing potions before she can give them to her patient. No Englishwoman should feel safe and content living in Scotland, Lynelle does, for the first time ever she feels wanted, she makes friends and she finds the fierce leader of the Clan rather attractive. When Lord John arrives to collect her brothers horse will he make Lynelle leave Scotland and return to her lonely life in England?
I don’t read many historical romance books these days and I did enjoy the story of the sweet Lynelle and the hot Scot William falling in love and I gave The Healer four stars. I have shared my review on Goodreads, Australian Amazon, NetGalley, Kobo, Twitter and my blog. https://karrenreadsbooks.blogspot.com/
1402, Lord John Fenwick doesn’t hide the fact that he’s not fond of his only daughter Lynelle; he blames her for her mothers death and she’s nothing but an unwanted burden. When her half brother Thomas is taken by Laird William Kirkpatrick the leader of the Closeburn Clan her plan is to rescue him and her father might change his opinion of her?
She has some knowledge of the art of using herbs to heal the sick and injured. She pretends to be an experienced healer and attends the injuries of Laird William’s younger brother Edan. William doesn’t completely trust her and she has to sip the pain killing potions before she can give them to her patient. No Englishwoman should feel safe and content living in Scotland, Lynelle does, for the first time ever she feels wanted, she makes friends and she finds the fierce leader of the Clan rather attractive. When Lord John arrives to collect her brothers horse will he make Lynelle leave Scotland and return to her lonely life in England?
I don’t read many historical romance books these days and I did enjoy the story of the sweet Lynelle and the hot Scot William falling in love and I gave The Healer four stars. I have shared my review on Goodreads, Australian Amazon, NetGalley, Kobo, Twitter and my blog. https://karrenreadsbooks.blogspot.com/
November 24, 2018
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was an alright read. I'm not going to be adding it to my favorites shelf, and I don't think it'll be all that memorable in the long run -- but I didn't hate it either. I just felt like it was lacking...something. Maybe it was the heat. I felt like the tension was up there, and then it was a big let down when they finally got together. I also was really frustrated with the abrupt ending. Otherwise, I liked the characters for the most part and I liked their connection to each other.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Lynelle and William's story. Lynelle is believed to be cursed and is neglected by her father and her people, so when she sees an opportunity to change that she easily takes it. She offers to take her step-brother's place when he is taken captive by a Scottish clan, and she negotiates two weeks working as a healer for his freedom. She had some healing teachings by her caregiver when she was younger, so she hopes that she can actually complete her side of the bargain. William has had bad experiences with healers in the past, and he isn't shy about showing his distrust of Lynelle right away. They bump heads a little bit, but the more they spend time with each other the more they start to develop stronger feelings towards one another. There are a few suspenseful scenes, some mild sexy times, and some sweet moments...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between focusing mainly on Lynelle and William in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: A little slow at first, but then I got into it and it flowed well.
Instalove: No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings (but in reality it was based on a little more than 2 weeks, so it was pretty fast).
H rating: 3.5 stars. William. I liked him, but I felt like he could've communicated a lot better with the h.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Lynelle. I liked her, but I also wanted her to communicate better and to fully come clean with the H.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Mild/moderate. They have some good tension, alright chemistry, and a few mild (not very descriptive) scenes.
Descriptive sex: Not really. I feel like the scenes were more about the emotional connection rather than the physical act.
OW/OM drama: No
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: No
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ended really abruptly with what I would call a HFN ending, but others might be fine in call this a HEA . I feel like there were a lot of unanswered questions left at the end that had me feeling frustrated.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
Overall Opinion: This was an alright read. I'm not going to be adding it to my favorites shelf, and I don't think it'll be all that memorable in the long run -- but I didn't hate it either. I just felt like it was lacking...something. Maybe it was the heat. I felt like the tension was up there, and then it was a big let down when they finally got together. I also was really frustrated with the abrupt ending. Otherwise, I liked the characters for the most part and I liked their connection to each other.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Lynelle and William's story. Lynelle is believed to be cursed and is neglected by her father and her people, so when she sees an opportunity to change that she easily takes it. She offers to take her step-brother's place when he is taken captive by a Scottish clan, and she negotiates two weeks working as a healer for his freedom. She had some healing teachings by her caregiver when she was younger, so she hopes that she can actually complete her side of the bargain. William has had bad experiences with healers in the past, and he isn't shy about showing his distrust of Lynelle right away. They bump heads a little bit, but the more they spend time with each other the more they start to develop stronger feelings towards one another. There are a few suspenseful scenes, some mild sexy times, and some sweet moments...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between focusing mainly on Lynelle and William in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: A little slow at first, but then I got into it and it flowed well.
Instalove: No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings (but in reality it was based on a little more than 2 weeks, so it was pretty fast).
H rating: 3.5 stars. William. I liked him, but I felt like he could've communicated a lot better with the h.
h rating: 3.5 stars. Lynelle. I liked her, but I also wanted her to communicate better and to fully come clean with the H.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Mild/moderate. They have some good tension, alright chemistry, and a few mild (not very descriptive) scenes.
Descriptive sex: Not really. I feel like the scenes were more about the emotional connection rather than the physical act.
OW/OM drama: No
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: No
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ended really abruptly with what I would call a HFN ending, but others might be fine in call this a HEA . I feel like there were a lot of unanswered questions left at the end that had me feeling frustrated.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
October 27, 2015
4 Little Fool Stars
I really loved this story. I didn't have to deal with foul language, whoring ways, idiotic H/h, and the steamy scenes weren't over done upon pages and pages.
Lynelle was shunned by all her clansmen/women and family her entire life- granted two people were good to her. She grew up believing herself to not be worth much. She didn't believe in herself but deep down, she had a hidden temper and so much more. She just needed a reason to be who she was meant to be.
William is the laird of his people. He had set off to visit his friend for a couple of days when his younger brother is hurt. During this time, his friends clansmen scared the English on their side of the boarder- therefore, in the process, escaping with Lynelle's step-brother. She sets out to save him, and ends up in the servitude of William.
William has a distrust of healers and that's exactly what he needs to help save his brother. Can he learn to trust his heart, and a new healer? Can she learn to trust anyone, let alone William, face her fears and help his brother- and others?
what I liked:
1. William. He was a good, kind, protective laird and man. His feelings of distrust and struggles of the heart were of just cause.
2. Lynelle. Loving, caring, and so innocent in the ways of life and love. I really enjoyed her character and her struggles. I totally sympathized why she held back about her life.
3. I love William's clansmen and women.
4. When they finally give in to desire- it's not over the top, awkward, drawn out, or shy ridiculousness. I thought it was perfect and I'm glad she went full steam ahead into it.
5. No foul language
6. No whoring ways and def no other women
7. Loves the full story and how it was written
I really loved this story. I didn't have to deal with foul language, whoring ways, idiotic H/h, and the steamy scenes weren't over done upon pages and pages.
Lynelle was shunned by all her clansmen/women and family her entire life- granted two people were good to her. She grew up believing herself to not be worth much. She didn't believe in herself but deep down, she had a hidden temper and so much more. She just needed a reason to be who she was meant to be.
William is the laird of his people. He had set off to visit his friend for a couple of days when his younger brother is hurt. During this time, his friends clansmen scared the English on their side of the boarder- therefore, in the process, escaping with Lynelle's step-brother. She sets out to save him, and ends up in the servitude of William.
William has a distrust of healers and that's exactly what he needs to help save his brother. Can he learn to trust his heart, and a new healer? Can she learn to trust anyone, let alone William, face her fears and help his brother- and others?
what I liked:
1. William. He was a good, kind, protective laird and man. His feelings of distrust and struggles of the heart were of just cause.
2. Lynelle. Loving, caring, and so innocent in the ways of life and love. I really enjoyed her character and her struggles. I totally sympathized why she held back about her life.
3. I love William's clansmen and women.
4. When they finally give in to desire- it's not over the top, awkward, drawn out, or shy ridiculousness. I thought it was perfect and I'm glad she went full steam ahead into it.
5. No foul language
6. No whoring ways and def no other women
7. Loves the full story and how it was written
October 1, 2020
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‘Could it be her whole cursed existence led her to this place, to William? If so, what was her true purpose here?
To become the healer she claimed to be by aiding the sick? Was she meant to restore William’s faith in healers? Or was she here to experience life, as she’d never known it before?’
Castles, bloody battles, kinship, herbs, lairds and lasses populate Allison Butler’s The Healer. First published in 2014 and re-released in August 2020 with a stunning new cover, The Healer is a novel that transports the reader to 1400s Scotland, offering a tale of family, personal passions, romance and loss. It is story that will draw in fans of historical romances.
The heroine of Allison Butler’s historical offering is Lynelle Fenwick, a young woman who cannot find her true place in life. Lynelle is a woman haunted by the shadow of a curse placed on her head following the loss of her mother in childbirth. Consequently, Lynelle was placed in the care of the village healer, who since has passed away. With no one to call on, Lynelle seeks the help of her father, an English lord who shown no prior interest in her. In an attempt to free her half-brother, who has been captured in a raid, Lynelle sacrifices herself for her brother’s freedom. It is a selfless act that sees Lynelle form a deal with William Kirkpatrick, a laird. In agreeing to be held hostage for two weeks, Lynelle must provide care to William’s injured brother. Although Lynelle does not officially class herself as a bona fide healer, she must keep up this act of pretense to secure her brother’s release. It is a hard fight, knowing how suspicious the laird is of healers. Can Lynelle win over the laird and obtain her brother’s release?
A highland getaway is just what I need right now and I’m sure I’m not the only one! Even though we are closed for travel, we have books such The Healer available to us for that perfect spot of armchair travel. The Healer is ideal for those who wish to escape in a rollicking tale set in the past, with a generous serving of romance.
The Healer features Lynelle and William, two very strong and likeable leads in their own right who direct the proceedings of the novel from start to finish. The unfolding story is viewed from their respective standpoints in a shifting style of narration. I enjoyed getting to know these appealing leads. I also appreciated the tension that was ramped up in terms of William and Lynelle making that shift from enemies to lovers. I thought Allison Butler provided a convincing form of characterisation in relation to her prime protagonists and her supporting cast. This is a novel full of involving situations and interesting eventualities.
Allison Butler lays down the ground work solidly in terms of her recreation of the time period and setting base in The Healer. We are very easily transported to centuries back in time, to Scotland in 1407. With a back history of battles and plenty of tragic events overshadowing this era, the author has touched on a very interesting time period. Allison Butler has successfully transferred her clear love and obvious fascination of Scotland’s past to The Healer. I think readers will be impressed by the detail in terms of the sense of place, the clan history, the rich landscape and comprehensive glimpse into medieval plants and their healing properties. The focus on the medicinal side of plants and herbs via the healing sections of the novel were my favourite aspects of this tale.
Pacing wise, The Healer maintains a consistent beat, but I did find the action seemed to move a little faster towards the final stages of the tale. The Healer is a novel that is plentiful in terms of the romance side of things and I did find the love scenes that eventuate between the leads to be moderately steamy. I did enjoy the attraction between William and Lynelle, but I will admit to skipping the love scenes, which is not unusual for me! But if you like an enemies come lovers style romance, The Healer will appeal.
With themes of family, love, attraction, personal sacrifice, duty, protection, trust, kinship, inclusion, safety, loyalty and self-belief, The Healer is a robust historical romance novel for fans of the genre.
*I wish to thank Harlequin Australia for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
The Healer is book #107 of the 2020 Australian Women Writers Challenge
‘Could it be her whole cursed existence led her to this place, to William? If so, what was her true purpose here?
To become the healer she claimed to be by aiding the sick? Was she meant to restore William’s faith in healers? Or was she here to experience life, as she’d never known it before?’
Castles, bloody battles, kinship, herbs, lairds and lasses populate Allison Butler’s The Healer. First published in 2014 and re-released in August 2020 with a stunning new cover, The Healer is a novel that transports the reader to 1400s Scotland, offering a tale of family, personal passions, romance and loss. It is story that will draw in fans of historical romances.
The heroine of Allison Butler’s historical offering is Lynelle Fenwick, a young woman who cannot find her true place in life. Lynelle is a woman haunted by the shadow of a curse placed on her head following the loss of her mother in childbirth. Consequently, Lynelle was placed in the care of the village healer, who since has passed away. With no one to call on, Lynelle seeks the help of her father, an English lord who shown no prior interest in her. In an attempt to free her half-brother, who has been captured in a raid, Lynelle sacrifices herself for her brother’s freedom. It is a selfless act that sees Lynelle form a deal with William Kirkpatrick, a laird. In agreeing to be held hostage for two weeks, Lynelle must provide care to William’s injured brother. Although Lynelle does not officially class herself as a bona fide healer, she must keep up this act of pretense to secure her brother’s release. It is a hard fight, knowing how suspicious the laird is of healers. Can Lynelle win over the laird and obtain her brother’s release?
A highland getaway is just what I need right now and I’m sure I’m not the only one! Even though we are closed for travel, we have books such The Healer available to us for that perfect spot of armchair travel. The Healer is ideal for those who wish to escape in a rollicking tale set in the past, with a generous serving of romance.
The Healer features Lynelle and William, two very strong and likeable leads in their own right who direct the proceedings of the novel from start to finish. The unfolding story is viewed from their respective standpoints in a shifting style of narration. I enjoyed getting to know these appealing leads. I also appreciated the tension that was ramped up in terms of William and Lynelle making that shift from enemies to lovers. I thought Allison Butler provided a convincing form of characterisation in relation to her prime protagonists and her supporting cast. This is a novel full of involving situations and interesting eventualities.
Allison Butler lays down the ground work solidly in terms of her recreation of the time period and setting base in The Healer. We are very easily transported to centuries back in time, to Scotland in 1407. With a back history of battles and plenty of tragic events overshadowing this era, the author has touched on a very interesting time period. Allison Butler has successfully transferred her clear love and obvious fascination of Scotland’s past to The Healer. I think readers will be impressed by the detail in terms of the sense of place, the clan history, the rich landscape and comprehensive glimpse into medieval plants and their healing properties. The focus on the medicinal side of plants and herbs via the healing sections of the novel were my favourite aspects of this tale.
Pacing wise, The Healer maintains a consistent beat, but I did find the action seemed to move a little faster towards the final stages of the tale. The Healer is a novel that is plentiful in terms of the romance side of things and I did find the love scenes that eventuate between the leads to be moderately steamy. I did enjoy the attraction between William and Lynelle, but I will admit to skipping the love scenes, which is not unusual for me! But if you like an enemies come lovers style romance, The Healer will appeal.
With themes of family, love, attraction, personal sacrifice, duty, protection, trust, kinship, inclusion, safety, loyalty and self-belief, The Healer is a robust historical romance novel for fans of the genre.
*I wish to thank Harlequin Australia for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
The Healer is book #107 of the 2020 Australian Women Writers Challenge
September 18, 2020
I do love a trip back to the Scottish Highlands in the 1400’s, a man in a kilt and a laird yes please and this one was a beauty, beautifully written, fabulous characters and a story of born enemies finding a love so strong, I loved getting to know Lynelle Fenwick and Laird William Kirkpatrick, I hope you do as well.
Lynelle has lived as an outsider in her own home, shunned by her father and everyone who lives there she has lived with the healer for as long as she can remember cursed they say, but Lynelle learnt a lot living here and she would do anything to get her father’s respect and when the chance comes before she even thinks she takes off only to be captured by the enemy. She convinces the laird that she is a healer and will accompany his injured brother back to their home Closeburn for two weeks, and a lot changes in these two weeks Lynelle shows her strength and her healing skills.
William has only one brother left and he is determined to keep him safe, living under a curse that has troubled his clan for many years, even if he doesn’t believe in it they all do, so when his brother is injured he needs a healer to help with his journey home William has an aversion to healers but when he meets Lynelle although not happy he needs her but there is a pull that he feels towards her and the next two weeks changes him very much as he loses his heart.
I loved this story from page one what a page turner, there is a lot going on and Lynelle finds a way to get William to open up and her healing skills become very real and she becomes very popular with the clan, but their journey to a beautiful HEA is fraught with ups and downs and their trust needs to get better. I do highly recommend this story, it really is fabulous, thank you Allison Butler for such a great story.
Thanks you to Harlequin HQ and Harper Collins for my copy to read.
Lynelle has lived as an outsider in her own home, shunned by her father and everyone who lives there she has lived with the healer for as long as she can remember cursed they say, but Lynelle learnt a lot living here and she would do anything to get her father’s respect and when the chance comes before she even thinks she takes off only to be captured by the enemy. She convinces the laird that she is a healer and will accompany his injured brother back to their home Closeburn for two weeks, and a lot changes in these two weeks Lynelle shows her strength and her healing skills.
William has only one brother left and he is determined to keep him safe, living under a curse that has troubled his clan for many years, even if he doesn’t believe in it they all do, so when his brother is injured he needs a healer to help with his journey home William has an aversion to healers but when he meets Lynelle although not happy he needs her but there is a pull that he feels towards her and the next two weeks changes him very much as he loses his heart.
I loved this story from page one what a page turner, there is a lot going on and Lynelle finds a way to get William to open up and her healing skills become very real and she becomes very popular with the clan, but their journey to a beautiful HEA is fraught with ups and downs and their trust needs to get better. I do highly recommend this story, it really is fabulous, thank you Allison Butler for such a great story.
Thanks you to Harlequin HQ and Harper Collins for my copy to read.
August 11, 2020
The Healer, book one in Allison Butler’s Borderland Brides duo, is a re-edited version of the book that she first brought out in 2014. It was subsequently paired with The Thief in 2016 to make an enticing duo and I’m ashamed to say that I one-clicked on the set several years ago then forgot to read them. I’m glad because now I’ve had the chance to read the new and improved version of this book and it’s very definitely a page-turner.
Set in the Scottish border country in 1402, the story brings together English healer Lynelle Fenwick, who’s been shunned by her father since her birth, and Scottish laird William Kirkpatrick, who distrusts healers but has been forced to use her services to heal his injured brother. Both Lynelle and William are tortured souls. She’s spent her whole life trying to earn her father’s love and because of the way she’s grown up she has considered herself cursed. He’s lost both his parents, a brother and a sister and blames his former healer for much of that loss. Despite a distinct lack of trust between these two there’s also plenty of sexual tension. Their attraction simmers and boils as the story evolves, and is one of the key reasons the story moves along so nicely.
Things I liked about this book, apart from the setting, and who doesn’t love a Scottish castle, include the use of herbs, the sense of community within Closeburn Castle and the adjoining village. I love it when the people around the stars of a book are used to demonstrate their inner qualities and it is very apparent in this book that both William and Lynelle are caring and honourable in their dealings with those around them. I was thoroughly invested in their story and almost sad to have it come to an end.
Set in the Scottish border country in 1402, the story brings together English healer Lynelle Fenwick, who’s been shunned by her father since her birth, and Scottish laird William Kirkpatrick, who distrusts healers but has been forced to use her services to heal his injured brother. Both Lynelle and William are tortured souls. She’s spent her whole life trying to earn her father’s love and because of the way she’s grown up she has considered herself cursed. He’s lost both his parents, a brother and a sister and blames his former healer for much of that loss. Despite a distinct lack of trust between these two there’s also plenty of sexual tension. Their attraction simmers and boils as the story evolves, and is one of the key reasons the story moves along so nicely.
Things I liked about this book, apart from the setting, and who doesn’t love a Scottish castle, include the use of herbs, the sense of community within Closeburn Castle and the adjoining village. I love it when the people around the stars of a book are used to demonstrate their inner qualities and it is very apparent in this book that both William and Lynelle are caring and honourable in their dealings with those around them. I was thoroughly invested in their story and almost sad to have it come to an end.
October 29, 2020
Light read. Simple - feel good book.
November 22, 2014
Book – The Healer
Author – Allison Butler
Publication Date – October 8, 2014
Genre – Historical Romance
Type – Stand-Alone
Cliffhanger - No
Rating – 3.5 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary Copy generously provided by Escape Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts - Story
I have to be honest and say I was a cover slut when choosing this book. That rippling back grabbed me and you would know that if you look at the genre of books I have read in the past year….I was on a Scottish Historical Romance kick and then suddenly – I switched to Contemporary and everything like it, never touching a Scottish book again. Well, that is until I saw this cover and had to read the book.
The story was good but it did remind why I started to stray away from these genre of books, but then again it was a nice switch from the present day books.
I do have to add in here that this was not a typical Scottish Clan story with them taking castles and kidnapping a lassy…etc. Pleasant surprise from the “typical”.
Author – Allison Butler
Publication Date – October 8, 2014
Genre – Historical Romance
Type – Stand-Alone
Cliffhanger - No
Rating – 3.5 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary Copy generously provided by Escape Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts - Story
I have to be honest and say I was a cover slut when choosing this book. That rippling back grabbed me and you would know that if you look at the genre of books I have read in the past year….I was on a Scottish Historical Romance kick and then suddenly – I switched to Contemporary and everything like it, never touching a Scottish book again. Well, that is until I saw this cover and had to read the book.
The story was good but it did remind why I started to stray away from these genre of books, but then again it was a nice switch from the present day books.
I do have to add in here that this was not a typical Scottish Clan story with them taking castles and kidnapping a lassy…etc. Pleasant surprise from the “typical”.
September 28, 2014
So when I first saw the cover of The Healer....I was WOWZED!! I just want to look at that back all day...very yummy. I love my highlander romances, and when I was able to get a chance to read this, I was super excited to try this author out. Allison Butler is new to the writers world, and this is her second book. I have yet to read the first, but definitely that is in the plans in the near future. The Healer is a powerful and riveting story that had me from the beginning. Laird William has lost most of his family and has blamed all the 'healers' for it. He only has one surviving brother, who is injured, when he meets Lynelle, he watches her every move as she starts to care for his brother. She agrees to live in his home for a time, to aide his brother in return for her step brothers freedom. But chemistry begins to burst between these two, and before long they share a tender passion that develops into a sweet love for each other. This story had me from the beginning, and even though it is a shorter book, it didn't feel like it was too rushed like short romances tend to be most of the time. The author did a great job with the pacing of the story and well developed characters. The setting was fabulous, and it was obvious that the author had done her homework as the details was pretty accurate in a historical point of view. I loved seeing a bit of history come to life within these pages. A phenomenal read that completely captivated me!! STUNNING ROMANCE!!
November 3, 2014
It is well noted that many readers, apart from myself, have selected this novel for review because it is similar to Outlander. Being a fan of Outlander, I do not think that The Healer compares equally because it is so much better! In fact The Healer is my favorite Scottish romance of all time!
Butler's writing style is beyond impressive. It is something of pure magic and the kind of descriptive, romantic writings that is difficult to find in the modern industry. This story had everything that I was looking for a strong plot to a sexy and yet hearted romance that is as rugged as the Scottish landscape and it contained brief moments of action that only aided the central focus of the book.
This book is a romantic love story that reminds not only myself, but really anyone that reads it as to why we love such books as The Healer. It's beautiful and meaningful and yet it is relatable to readers. The romance is not so extreme that it overpowers the book. Each detail is carefully woven into the fibers of the story and I could not find a single flaw. This book is perfection at it's best!
Whether or not you are a fan of Outlander or have never even heard of the series before do read The Healer it will leave you breathless and you will quickly come to see as to why Butler is one of the most distinguished authors of her time.
(This review was submitted to the publishers PRIOR to posting on GoodReads.)
Butler's writing style is beyond impressive. It is something of pure magic and the kind of descriptive, romantic writings that is difficult to find in the modern industry. This story had everything that I was looking for a strong plot to a sexy and yet hearted romance that is as rugged as the Scottish landscape and it contained brief moments of action that only aided the central focus of the book.
This book is a romantic love story that reminds not only myself, but really anyone that reads it as to why we love such books as The Healer. It's beautiful and meaningful and yet it is relatable to readers. The romance is not so extreme that it overpowers the book. Each detail is carefully woven into the fibers of the story and I could not find a single flaw. This book is perfection at it's best!
Whether or not you are a fan of Outlander or have never even heard of the series before do read The Healer it will leave you breathless and you will quickly come to see as to why Butler is one of the most distinguished authors of her time.
(This review was submitted to the publishers PRIOR to posting on GoodReads.)
January 6, 2015
Story is just as beautiful as the cover
Really enjoyable read.
Loved the characters and the storyline.
The story as a whole flowed niceley with some bumps and emotions along the way.
Lynelle is a great character I found her consistent the entire way and her courage and determination was endearing. Her love for Will was quick but not sudden and I felt it was believeable.
I would have liked more of the scottish accent/talk from Will but I enjoyed his character immensley, his strength and love for his brother and clansmen was evident throughout.
As a couple I think they work really well together and would have enjoyed an epilouge or hope they are referenced to in a future story.
I really liked the assortment of characters that all played an important part in each telling.
The authors story telling is wonderful and easy to follow and I look forward to what she brings out next.
All up a really great read and I will most definately be looking out for more works from this author.
Really enjoyable read.
Loved the characters and the storyline.
The story as a whole flowed niceley with some bumps and emotions along the way.
Lynelle is a great character I found her consistent the entire way and her courage and determination was endearing. Her love for Will was quick but not sudden and I felt it was believeable.
I would have liked more of the scottish accent/talk from Will but I enjoyed his character immensley, his strength and love for his brother and clansmen was evident throughout.
As a couple I think they work really well together and would have enjoyed an epilouge or hope they are referenced to in a future story.
I really liked the assortment of characters that all played an important part in each telling.
The authors story telling is wonderful and easy to follow and I look forward to what she brings out next.
All up a really great read and I will most definately be looking out for more works from this author.
January 2, 2015
Lynelle, an outcast and a healer, rushes to save her half-brother from William Fitzpatrick
The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
-Outlander fix: She’s a healer and he’s a hot Scottish dude and yes, I’m jonesing for some Outlander.
-Traditional historical romance: There’s alot of longing and angst.
-Likeable leads: Neither one do anything that’s really distasteful.
-But not especially strong either: Neither one are especially compelling though. Lynelle is too shy for my tastes (even if I understand why), and William doesn’t do much but want her and dislike himself for wanting her.
The Bottom Line (2.5 stars)
It’s a historical romance that's missing just a spark of...something. It’s not Outlander, but if you just want some angsty longing with purple-y prose, this may work for you.
**ARC provided by publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
-Outlander fix: She’s a healer and he’s a hot Scottish dude and yes, I’m jonesing for some Outlander.
-Traditional historical romance: There’s alot of longing and angst.
-Likeable leads: Neither one do anything that’s really distasteful.
-But not especially strong either: Neither one are especially compelling though. Lynelle is too shy for my tastes (even if I understand why), and William doesn’t do much but want her and dislike himself for wanting her.
The Bottom Line (2.5 stars)
It’s a historical romance that's missing just a spark of...something. It’s not Outlander, but if you just want some angsty longing with purple-y prose, this may work for you.
**ARC provided by publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
October 17, 2014
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ARC provided by the publisher
The cover: I am so sick of rippling abs on romance novels, this cover is a welcome stray from the norm. I kinda love it ;)
The book:
One word comes to mind as I power off my Kindle and that is: Refreshing.
The Healer is a historical romance that's sweet and angsty. The pacing is perfect, the characters are well developed, and the setting was a welcome change. Not once did I find myself skimming as I read. The RN in me really enjoyed Lynelle's passion as a healer.
If you're looking for a bit of romance with historical charm, pick this book up.
ARC provided by the publisher
The cover: I am so sick of rippling abs on romance novels, this cover is a welcome stray from the norm. I kinda love it ;)
The book:
One word comes to mind as I power off my Kindle and that is: Refreshing.
The Healer is a historical romance that's sweet and angsty. The pacing is perfect, the characters are well developed, and the setting was a welcome change. Not once did I find myself skimming as I read. The RN in me really enjoyed Lynelle's passion as a healer.
If you're looking for a bit of romance with historical charm, pick this book up.
January 2, 2019
Hot cover doesn't reflect the mundane acceptance of a new/temporary village healer.
Lynelle Fenwick English, outcast, unacknowledged from birth the focus for her father's & village's grief. Raised by the village healer, Lynelle has the healer training but not the trust to gain experience.
Laird William Kirkpatrick distrustful of the English but worse are healers. Will gets Lynelle, to help his beloved brother, through prisoner exchange for two weeks.
Will & Lynelle find emotional healing & acceptance even though they weren't to be recipients of the bargain.
Not typical clan story.
Lynelle Fenwick English, outcast, unacknowledged from birth the focus for her father's & village's grief. Raised by the village healer, Lynelle has the healer training but not the trust to gain experience.
Laird William Kirkpatrick distrustful of the English but worse are healers. Will gets Lynelle, to help his beloved brother, through prisoner exchange for two weeks.
Will & Lynelle find emotional healing & acceptance even though they weren't to be recipients of the bargain.
Not typical clan story.
June 8, 2015
the back and forth between the two characters was downright annoying and it took WAY to long for them to get together. This book could have been so much better.
August 1, 2020
Taken back to the early 1400’s when England and Scotland were bitter rivals and Lords and Lairds ruled the land, this Scottish fling will enchant and indulge you.
A time when community was tight knit, a time when herbs were the medicinal go to and barbaric treatment of captives rife.
Lynelle has lived a life of guilt and rejection.
Her birth caused the death of her mother and the estrangement of her father, believing she was cursed.
A Scottish raid yielded the capture of her half brother.
Offering herself to set him free she embarked on the unknown and fearful trade as a Healer.
William, the handsome Laird, gruff and troubled was intrigued by his English captive. Through stubbornness, fear and patriotism she resisted the urge to thaw the frosty tension between her and her captor.
Trying to win her Father’s acknowledgment and affection, her life in the Castle won the hearts of clansmen and villagers alike.
An unlikely romance was brewing, truths still not spoken, true feelings not revealed and an encounter with the Black Plague all set the scene in this entertaining historical romance.
Ironically the fear of pandemic illness and the need to isolate for two weeks will resonate with any reader in this current period.
I enjoyed the strong and likeable lead characters and the crisp writing set in an era and country I really enjoy.
A book that has recently re-released in paperback and should be included on any TBR pile.
A time when community was tight knit, a time when herbs were the medicinal go to and barbaric treatment of captives rife.
Lynelle has lived a life of guilt and rejection.
Her birth caused the death of her mother and the estrangement of her father, believing she was cursed.
A Scottish raid yielded the capture of her half brother.
Offering herself to set him free she embarked on the unknown and fearful trade as a Healer.
William, the handsome Laird, gruff and troubled was intrigued by his English captive. Through stubbornness, fear and patriotism she resisted the urge to thaw the frosty tension between her and her captor.
Trying to win her Father’s acknowledgment and affection, her life in the Castle won the hearts of clansmen and villagers alike.
An unlikely romance was brewing, truths still not spoken, true feelings not revealed and an encounter with the Black Plague all set the scene in this entertaining historical romance.
Ironically the fear of pandemic illness and the need to isolate for two weeks will resonate with any reader in this current period.
I enjoyed the strong and likeable lead characters and the crisp writing set in an era and country I really enjoy.
A book that has recently re-released in paperback and should be included on any TBR pile.
September 27, 2020
Rating: 3.5/5
Trigger Warnings: physical abuse, survivors guilt, grief, death,
The Healer is a historical romance set in Scotland in the early 1400s. I was really excited to read The Healer as the synopsis gave me Outlander vibes. I loved the Scotland setting and the writing immersed me into the lives of the characters. The themes of finding yourself, love, family, and dealing with grief and fear were at the heart of The Healer.
The Healer is narrated by Lynelle and Will’s point of view. Lynelle’s character was so interesting and I liked seeing her become more confident in her healing abilities and her happiness grow throughout the story. However, I did struggle with Will’s character at times but I did enjoy seeing the sibling dynamic between Will and Edan.
Overall, I enjoyed reading The Healer and I recommend picking it up if you like historical romances.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Trigger Warnings: physical abuse, survivors guilt, grief, death,
The Healer is a historical romance set in Scotland in the early 1400s. I was really excited to read The Healer as the synopsis gave me Outlander vibes. I loved the Scotland setting and the writing immersed me into the lives of the characters. The themes of finding yourself, love, family, and dealing with grief and fear were at the heart of The Healer.
The Healer is narrated by Lynelle and Will’s point of view. Lynelle’s character was so interesting and I liked seeing her become more confident in her healing abilities and her happiness grow throughout the story. However, I did struggle with Will’s character at times but I did enjoy seeing the sibling dynamic between Will and Edan.
Overall, I enjoyed reading The Healer and I recommend picking it up if you like historical romances.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 17, 2021
4 stars
English Lynelle is truly alone. Her Father has never forgiven her for his wife dying whilst giving birth to her. Despised by her step mother and her village, she was raised by the town healer, who is now also dead.
When Lynelle’s step brother is kidnapped by the Scottish; she offers Laird William an exchange - the release of her step brother for two weeks service as a healer for his injured brother; believing this will win her Father’s love back. When William accepts, two weeks may as well be two lifetimes; especially given that she has exaggerated her abilities as a healer. Will Lynelle be able fumble her way through two weeks and return back across the border into her Father’s arms or will the universe intervene in a way that you won’t expect?
If I had to sum up The Healer, I’d call it historical chick lit. It has all the requirements of chick lit - a hot mess, followed by a glimpse of hope and a dash of romance; more disaster and then a happily ever after romance. The only difference in this case is that it’s set in 1402 on the border area of England and Scotland. The timing and location of The Healer was what originally drew me to it; but I’m pleased to say that the chick lit/romance was worth staying around for.
The start was a bit of a slow burn; but around page one hundred the pace picked up and soon I couldn’t put it down. Although you know as a romance you’re going to get a happy ever after, I appreciated that Butler’s writing was strong and descriptive enough that I could not only visualise the plot and characters; but that there were two plot twists that I didn’t see coming. This was a very welcome surprise.
I liked that there weren’t a lot of characters. This meant we got to know them well. I really liked that there weren’t great slabs of back story right at the start; but rather that the characters’ personalities were teased out in an enticing manner throughout the book.
The Healer was a surprisingly great read in a genre that I usually don’t gravitate to. I highly recommend it to those who love historical romance, historical fiction, romance, chick lit and I look forward to reading more from Butler in the future.
To play along with my book bingo and to see what else I’m reading, go to #ktbookbingo and @kt_elder on Instagram.
English Lynelle is truly alone. Her Father has never forgiven her for his wife dying whilst giving birth to her. Despised by her step mother and her village, she was raised by the town healer, who is now also dead.
When Lynelle’s step brother is kidnapped by the Scottish; she offers Laird William an exchange - the release of her step brother for two weeks service as a healer for his injured brother; believing this will win her Father’s love back. When William accepts, two weeks may as well be two lifetimes; especially given that she has exaggerated her abilities as a healer. Will Lynelle be able fumble her way through two weeks and return back across the border into her Father’s arms or will the universe intervene in a way that you won’t expect?
If I had to sum up The Healer, I’d call it historical chick lit. It has all the requirements of chick lit - a hot mess, followed by a glimpse of hope and a dash of romance; more disaster and then a happily ever after romance. The only difference in this case is that it’s set in 1402 on the border area of England and Scotland. The timing and location of The Healer was what originally drew me to it; but I’m pleased to say that the chick lit/romance was worth staying around for.
The start was a bit of a slow burn; but around page one hundred the pace picked up and soon I couldn’t put it down. Although you know as a romance you’re going to get a happy ever after, I appreciated that Butler’s writing was strong and descriptive enough that I could not only visualise the plot and characters; but that there were two plot twists that I didn’t see coming. This was a very welcome surprise.
I liked that there weren’t a lot of characters. This meant we got to know them well. I really liked that there weren’t great slabs of back story right at the start; but rather that the characters’ personalities were teased out in an enticing manner throughout the book.
The Healer was a surprisingly great read in a genre that I usually don’t gravitate to. I highly recommend it to those who love historical romance, historical fiction, romance, chick lit and I look forward to reading more from Butler in the future.
To play along with my book bingo and to see what else I’m reading, go to #ktbookbingo and @kt_elder on Instagram.
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October 2, 2020A Scottish-set read that will appeal to fans of steamy historical. Review to come
October 22, 2020
The Healer is the lovely tale of Lynelle Fenwick, daughter of an English lord. When the scots invade and take her younger brother Lynelle offers herself as a trade for her brother. William Kirkparick is in need of a healer, when his younger brother and only living relative has an accident he accepts Lynelle’s proposition and takes her back to his castle.
William is highly suspicious of Lynelle and her abilities, but eventually she does heal his brother. And as the tension brews between Lynelle and William, all the other clans man come rushing to Lynelle for aid.
i really loved this book. It was A sweet Scottish historical romance read. I loved the tension between Lynelle and William. I also really loved that this book was not written in old English that makes it really difficult to read (as I have experience in some other books). I was attracted to this book for its similarities to outlander, and I can honestly say i wasn’t disappointed. There was so much growth experienced by Lynelle - who struggled with feeling inadequacy. And William who experiences mistrusts from losing his family. Both these characters growth was so prevalent in the book and i loved how clear the storyline was.
my only criticism- I wish there was steamier scenes to match their passion. But otherwise I throughly Enjoyed it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
William is highly suspicious of Lynelle and her abilities, but eventually she does heal his brother. And as the tension brews between Lynelle and William, all the other clans man come rushing to Lynelle for aid.
i really loved this book. It was A sweet Scottish historical romance read. I loved the tension between Lynelle and William. I also really loved that this book was not written in old English that makes it really difficult to read (as I have experience in some other books). I was attracted to this book for its similarities to outlander, and I can honestly say i wasn’t disappointed. There was so much growth experienced by Lynelle - who struggled with feeling inadequacy. And William who experiences mistrusts from losing his family. Both these characters growth was so prevalent in the book and i loved how clear the storyline was.
my only criticism- I wish there was steamier scenes to match their passion. But otherwise I throughly Enjoyed it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
January 1, 2021
My first read for 2021 and my first by this author. Historical Scots and Englishmen is not often my thing, but I enjoyed Lynelle and her Laird.
September 19, 2020
Thank You to Harlequin Books and Netgalley for a copy of this book.
The Healer is set in 1402 on the border between Scotland and England and follows the romance between Lynelle an English woman and healer who is an outcast, has been shunned by her father and deemed cursed and Laird William Kirkpatrick a Scottish Laird who has a deep mistrust of healers. when Lynelle's brother is taken by William she offers herself as a healer for his severely injured brother in exchange for her brothers return. I am a huge fan of historical romances especially ones set in Scotland around this time period, I thought this was a lovely story , I really liked how the story started right away and we get to know the characters more and more as the story goes on .this story was kind of a slow burn romance with all the excitement at the end. I'm always a sucker for a Scottish guy so of course I loved William! and Lynelle is really sweet and kind and it was really lovely how their romance progressed. overall I enjoyed The Healer i gave it 4 stars
The Healer is set in 1402 on the border between Scotland and England and follows the romance between Lynelle an English woman and healer who is an outcast, has been shunned by her father and deemed cursed and Laird William Kirkpatrick a Scottish Laird who has a deep mistrust of healers. when Lynelle's brother is taken by William she offers herself as a healer for his severely injured brother in exchange for her brothers return. I am a huge fan of historical romances especially ones set in Scotland around this time period, I thought this was a lovely story , I really liked how the story started right away and we get to know the characters more and more as the story goes on .this story was kind of a slow burn romance with all the excitement at the end. I'm always a sucker for a Scottish guy so of course I loved William! and Lynelle is really sweet and kind and it was really lovely how their romance progressed. overall I enjoyed The Healer i gave it 4 stars
October 28, 2021
(4/5 stars for good trash romance 3/4 if I'm being honest... maybe even 2/5. She wasn't Shakespeare)
This was what I was looking for.
I knew what this would be so it did not disappoint. Yes. I wanted that over the top, insta-love, intense for no good reason romance. And I wanted it to be set in Scotland. Top notch trash. Thank you.
Did I stay up until 2:30am in the morning to finish this book even though I was getting up at 6am the next day for uni... yes I did. I will be answering no further questions at this time.
I have also seen that this might be part of a series... hahahahahaha you can bet your Scottish kilt I'll be reading the others.
Okay but for real, they both saw each other for the first time and were instantly drawn to each other... and for why. Tell me why. Oh who am i kidding? I don't care. It's trash and I loved it.
I will say the writing did confuse me at times...
Conclusion. I think I am a 40 year old women disguised in a 20 year olds body (OMFG i just realised that I am half of 40, SCARY).
This was what I was looking for.
I knew what this would be so it did not disappoint. Yes. I wanted that over the top, insta-love, intense for no good reason romance. And I wanted it to be set in Scotland. Top notch trash. Thank you.
Did I stay up until 2:30am in the morning to finish this book even though I was getting up at 6am the next day for uni... yes I did. I will be answering no further questions at this time.
I have also seen that this might be part of a series... hahahahahaha you can bet your Scottish kilt I'll be reading the others.
Okay but for real, they both saw each other for the first time and were instantly drawn to each other... and for why. Tell me why. Oh who am i kidding? I don't care. It's trash and I loved it.
I will say the writing did confuse me at times...
Conclusion. I think I am a 40 year old women disguised in a 20 year olds body (OMFG i just realised that I am half of 40, SCARY).
March 19, 2016
OK I bought the books from Ms. Butler because they were €1.99. I dragged myself through the first one. And I give up on this one. This heroine rubs me in all the wrong ways. Ms. Butler seems to favor heroines who are desperate for acceptance from their original families. I wonder whether there is a reason for that?
Since all the highland romances must have a alpha male for a hero, such novels, in my opinion, depends on the heroine to make a mark in readers' minds. I find blind loyalty and low self-esteem really unattractive. And the heroine in this book is the epitome of blind loyalty and low self-esteem. Plus the rather amateurish writing.....there is little hope left for the book on my shelf.
But man, what a cover. Both her books have such amazing covers and it was totally a selling point. lol
Since all the highland romances must have a alpha male for a hero, such novels, in my opinion, depends on the heroine to make a mark in readers' minds. I find blind loyalty and low self-esteem really unattractive. And the heroine in this book is the epitome of blind loyalty and low self-esteem. Plus the rather amateurish writing.....there is little hope left for the book on my shelf.
But man, what a cover. Both her books have such amazing covers and it was totally a selling point. lol
September 7, 2016
Woefully underwhelming with a lame ending. One of my big gripes being that the hero and heroine spoke like maybe 500 words together out of the entire book. To put that in perspective these books typically have more than 100,000+ words!
As for the heroine's 'curse' all I can say is really? Seriously? That's why she was cursed?! This will not be a re-read for me.
As for the heroine's 'curse' all I can say is really? Seriously? That's why she was cursed?! This will not be a re-read for me.
September 6, 2020
This book is a first time read by this author for me and what a lovely way to be introduced to this authors writing. As a lover of all thanks Scottish this book was a very nice read with a little bit of drama at the end to have you wondering where the author was taking us all. As I am writing this review I realise there is a book two, I will just have to go take a look at what that book as to offer me.
The cover of this book is outstanding but I do question the picture of the castle used as it doesn't portray Closeburn Castle or the Castel Loch.
I fond the flow and the language used within this story to be the perfect mix to make the reader fully submerged with the pages of this world. There where many interesting characters with this story that warmed your, heart.
The cover of this book is outstanding but I do question the picture of the castle used as it doesn't portray Closeburn Castle or the Castel Loch.
I fond the flow and the language used within this story to be the perfect mix to make the reader fully submerged with the pages of this world. There where many interesting characters with this story that warmed your, heart.
September 8, 2021
Book Review: The Healer by Allison Butler.
Daughter of an English Lord, Lynelle was described as a curse. When a Scottish Laird William, kidnaps her little brother she grasped at the chance to redeem herself by offering herself in his place for 2 weeks as a Healer. What didnt expect was finding love, acceptance and her freedom
The author Allison Butler gave wonderful descriptions capturing the emotions of the characters so much so that I felt every emotion with them. I really enjoyed living in the moment with Lynelle and could feel her strength and admired her loyalty and courage. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance set in the picturesque countryside of Scotland.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ highly recommend
Daughter of an English Lord, Lynelle was described as a curse. When a Scottish Laird William, kidnaps her little brother she grasped at the chance to redeem herself by offering herself in his place for 2 weeks as a Healer. What didnt expect was finding love, acceptance and her freedom
The author Allison Butler gave wonderful descriptions capturing the emotions of the characters so much so that I felt every emotion with them. I really enjoyed living in the moment with Lynelle and could feel her strength and admired her loyalty and courage. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance set in the picturesque countryside of Scotland.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ highly recommend
October 13, 2014
The Healer is a soft, gentle love story, and yet neither Lynelle or Williiam are soft or gentle with each other, for the most part. That's what I found so compelling in this story, Lynelle had suffered so much yet she gave to everyone so purely, but William addled her to the point where she often burred up with him. And he was so caring and kind with everyone yet Lynelle made him almost senseless. It was a very clever and compelling love, beautifully told, and so believable. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
December 30, 2015
My first book by this author and it won't be my last. I loved the story of the hero and the heroine coming together. This I believe is the first book in the series " Borderland Brides" This is a steamy, tough hared love story! I am so glad I found this book and this author!
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