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Highland Moonlight
Seduced and shamed by Alexander Campbell, the warrior to whom she is betrothed, Lady Mary Mac Lachlan flees to the Campbell stronghold of Castle Lorne and demands sanctuary from Alexander's father.
Though Alexander seduced Mary for her own protection and his men's, his actions have greater repercussions than expected. His betrayal destroys Mary's trust and his belief in himself as a man of honor. Determined to heal the breach, and claim Mary—who now carries his heir—as his wife, he follows her to Lorne and finds himself brought before a council of arbitration on charges of rape.
When Collin Mac Lachlan, Mary's father tries to coerce her into testifying against Alexander, Mary refuses. But when violence threatens to break out between their clans, Mary is forced to wed him to fulfill their betrothal agreement and save him from the executioner.
Amid the hostilities between their clans and the wounds inflicted on her heart, can Mary find the love and happiness she's always craved or will she discover she's been chasing a dream as illusive as Highland Moonlight?
Though Alexander seduced Mary for her own protection and his men's, his actions have greater repercussions than expected. His betrayal destroys Mary's trust and his belief in himself as a man of honor. Determined to heal the breach, and claim Mary—who now carries his heir—as his wife, he follows her to Lorne and finds himself brought before a council of arbitration on charges of rape.
When Collin Mac Lachlan, Mary's father tries to coerce her into testifying against Alexander, Mary refuses. But when violence threatens to break out between their clans, Mary is forced to wed him to fulfill their betrothal agreement and save him from the executioner.
Amid the hostilities between their clans and the wounds inflicted on her heart, can Mary find the love and happiness she's always craved or will she discover she's been chasing a dream as illusive as Highland Moonlight?
275 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Teresa J. Reasor
43 books231 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Teresa Reasor was born in Southeastern Kentucky, but grew up a Marine Corps brat. The love of reading instilled in her in Kindergarten at Parris Island, South Carolina made books her friends during the many transfers her father's military career entailed. The transition from reading to writing came easily to her and she penned her first book in second grade. But it wasn’t until 2007 that her first published work was released.
After twenty-one years as an Art Teacher and ten years as a part time College Instructor, she’s now retired and living her dream as a full time Writer.
Her body of work includes both full-length novels and shorter pieces in many different genres, Military Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Children’s Books.
MILITARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE:
Breaking Free (Book 1 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Breaking Through (Book 2 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Breaking Away (Book 3 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Building Ties (Book 4 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
PARANORMAL ROMANCE:
Timeless
FANTASY ROMANCE:
Whisper In My Ear
HISTORICAL ROMANCE:
Highland Moonlight
Captive Hearts
SHORT STORIES:
An Automated Death (A Steampunk Short Story) Paranormal
To Capture A Highlander’s Heart: The Beginning (A Highland Moonlight Spinoff)
Caught In The Act (A Humorous Short Story) Contemporary Romance
NOVELLAS:
To Capture A Highlander’s Heart: The Courtship (A Highland Moonlight Spinoff
Breaking Ties: A Seal Team Heartbreakers Novella
CHILDREN’S BOOK:
Willy C. Sparks: The Dragon Who Lost His Fire
Her next children’s book will be Haiku Clue a book of Haiku poetry for children. The poems will act as clues for the reader to guess what the creature is before they turn the page. It will be out in the fall of 2015.
ANTHOLOGIES HER WORK HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN:
Malice, Mischief, and Men (Breaking Free)
SEALed With A Kiss: Heroes With A Heart (Breaking Free)
Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem (Building Ties)
After twenty-one years as an Art Teacher and ten years as a part time College Instructor, she’s now retired and living her dream as a full time Writer.
Her body of work includes both full-length novels and shorter pieces in many different genres, Military Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Children’s Books.
MILITARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE:
Breaking Free (Book 1 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Breaking Through (Book 2 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Breaking Away (Book 3 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
Building Ties (Book 4 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers)
PARANORMAL ROMANCE:
Timeless
FANTASY ROMANCE:
Whisper In My Ear
HISTORICAL ROMANCE:
Highland Moonlight
Captive Hearts
SHORT STORIES:
An Automated Death (A Steampunk Short Story) Paranormal
To Capture A Highlander’s Heart: The Beginning (A Highland Moonlight Spinoff)
Caught In The Act (A Humorous Short Story) Contemporary Romance
NOVELLAS:
To Capture A Highlander’s Heart: The Courtship (A Highland Moonlight Spinoff
Breaking Ties: A Seal Team Heartbreakers Novella
CHILDREN’S BOOK:
Willy C. Sparks: The Dragon Who Lost His Fire
Her next children’s book will be Haiku Clue a book of Haiku poetry for children. The poems will act as clues for the reader to guess what the creature is before they turn the page. It will be out in the fall of 2015.
ANTHOLOGIES HER WORK HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN:
Malice, Mischief, and Men (Breaking Free)
SEALed With A Kiss: Heroes With A Heart (Breaking Free)
Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem (Building Ties)
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March 29, 2016
Pretty good, but honestly my attention began to wane a bit about halfway through. If you like betrayal and heroes who have to make amends, this is worth a read.
Mary and Alexander are members of rival clans in medieval Scotland. Mary is betrothed to Alexander in the hopes of an alliance. Their first meeting and courtship occur before the events of the book and I wish I'd have seen more of that, particularly the betrayal scene.
We're told that Mary had fallen in love with her betrothed and felt he had some affection for her. He is present at a wedding feast for her sister and seduces the heroine. Her father's men come bursting into the room and the hero doesn't even attempt to cover the heroine or hide the fact that he's taken her virginity. There she is naked in front of her father's men and Mary's interpretation was that Alexander was boastful and careless about it. However, we don't see that scene. I wish we had. It would have made the betrayal angst, so much greater IMHO and put things in more perspective.
Alexander was in love with Mary and wanted very much to marry her, but he knew her father was a double dealing snake. He'd discovered that the Laird had decided to marry his daughter off to a man from another clan and had colluded with this man to compromise his daughter and then have his men "accidentally" catch the two and therefore give the Laird an out on the betrothal contract he'd signed with Alexander and free Mary to wed this other man. Alexander wasn't having this, so he decided to be the one "accidentally" caught with Mary to secure his marriage with her.
Mary knows none of this. She just knows that the man she thought was a good, honorable man has dishonored her in front of her clan and the visiting clan of her sister's new husband and doesn't seem to care. She is lashed by her father and almost dies from fever, and would likely have been sold off to the other man anyway if she hadn't escaped to a nunnery. She turns up pregnant though and that throws a wrench in her plans to hide out from the world.
This is pretty much where the story begins with Mary pregnant and faced with hard choices. She is very angry/bitter toward Alexander and has refused to honor the betrothal. However, the pregnancy has placed Mary in a position of having to marry Alexander or risk more feuding and/or her child being born a bastard and abused in her father's household.
Alexander has to regain her trust and deal with his own guilt. As a man, he didn't truly appreciate the effect being branded a whore would have on Mary. He'd arrogantly assumed that the ends would justify the means and her dishonor would be slight and quickly remedied. He was engaged to her, after all, and fully intended to wed her. He didn't anticipate how angry she would be, how cruel her father was, and how cruel/judgmental the church and people in general could be toward a woman who has "fallen". There were lots of repercussions to Mary that he didn't foresee and they kept coming back to haunt him.
Alexander doesn't exactly grovel, but he does show patience and care in an effort to regain the heroine's trust. One thing he didn't do was simply explain why the heck he did what he did. That wouldn't have made it right, but would have made the heroine feel a bit less used. As it was, she felt like the hero only pushed the marriage because of the pregnancy and cared nothing for her. The secrecy didn't make sense. He started to confess a couple of times, but was always interrupted. The plot device of someone banging on the door or bursting into the room was overplayed. I lost count of how many times the couple were starting to make progress and someone rushed in to report a roving band of sheep stealing bandits, the arrival of a guest, that dinner was ready, or what have you.
Overall this had a interesting premise and some good angst, but I do wish it had started at an earlier point in the relationship.
Mary and Alexander are members of rival clans in medieval Scotland. Mary is betrothed to Alexander in the hopes of an alliance. Their first meeting and courtship occur before the events of the book and I wish I'd have seen more of that, particularly the betrayal scene.
We're told that Mary had fallen in love with her betrothed and felt he had some affection for her. He is present at a wedding feast for her sister and seduces the heroine. Her father's men come bursting into the room and the hero doesn't even attempt to cover the heroine or hide the fact that he's taken her virginity. There she is naked in front of her father's men and Mary's interpretation was that Alexander was boastful and careless about it. However, we don't see that scene. I wish we had. It would have made the betrayal angst, so much greater IMHO and put things in more perspective.
Alexander was in love with Mary and wanted very much to marry her, but he knew her father was a double dealing snake. He'd discovered that the Laird had decided to marry his daughter off to a man from another clan and had colluded with this man to compromise his daughter and then have his men "accidentally" catch the two and therefore give the Laird an out on the betrothal contract he'd signed with Alexander and free Mary to wed this other man. Alexander wasn't having this, so he decided to be the one "accidentally" caught with Mary to secure his marriage with her.
Mary knows none of this. She just knows that the man she thought was a good, honorable man has dishonored her in front of her clan and the visiting clan of her sister's new husband and doesn't seem to care. She is lashed by her father and almost dies from fever, and would likely have been sold off to the other man anyway if she hadn't escaped to a nunnery. She turns up pregnant though and that throws a wrench in her plans to hide out from the world.
This is pretty much where the story begins with Mary pregnant and faced with hard choices. She is very angry/bitter toward Alexander and has refused to honor the betrothal. However, the pregnancy has placed Mary in a position of having to marry Alexander or risk more feuding and/or her child being born a bastard and abused in her father's household.
Alexander has to regain her trust and deal with his own guilt. As a man, he didn't truly appreciate the effect being branded a whore would have on Mary. He'd arrogantly assumed that the ends would justify the means and her dishonor would be slight and quickly remedied. He was engaged to her, after all, and fully intended to wed her. He didn't anticipate how angry she would be, how cruel her father was, and how cruel/judgmental the church and people in general could be toward a woman who has "fallen". There were lots of repercussions to Mary that he didn't foresee and they kept coming back to haunt him.
Alexander doesn't exactly grovel, but he does show patience and care in an effort to regain the heroine's trust. One thing he didn't do was simply explain why the heck he did what he did. That wouldn't have made it right, but would have made the heroine feel a bit less used. As it was, she felt like the hero only pushed the marriage because of the pregnancy and cared nothing for her. The secrecy didn't make sense. He started to confess a couple of times, but was always interrupted. The plot device of someone banging on the door or bursting into the room was overplayed. I lost count of how many times the couple were starting to make progress and someone rushed in to report a roving band of sheep stealing bandits, the arrival of a guest, that dinner was ready, or what have you.
Overall this had a interesting premise and some good angst, but I do wish it had started at an earlier point in the relationship.
November 29, 2010
I really did enjoy this book, the first I have read of this author. I really felt a connection with the characters, and not just the two main characters, but minor characters as well.
There was no lesson in history to be had, but I really enjoyed some of the little bits and pieces included that gave in insight into what some of the everyday rituals and traditions of that particular era in Scotland were like.
I did feel the book was a little slow at times, and felt a little disappointment at the end, only because I felt it finished a bit too quickly and I could have enjoyed some more time with the characters.
If you enjoy reading romance set in early century Scotland, then I think you will enjoy this novel.
November 2010
I've just upgraded my rating from 4 star to a 5 star, I certainly enjoyed this novel more the second time around.
There was no lesson in history to be had, but I really enjoyed some of the little bits and pieces included that gave in insight into what some of the everyday rituals and traditions of that particular era in Scotland were like.
I did feel the book was a little slow at times, and felt a little disappointment at the end, only because I felt it finished a bit too quickly and I could have enjoyed some more time with the characters.
If you enjoy reading romance set in early century Scotland, then I think you will enjoy this novel.
November 2010
I've just upgraded my rating from 4 star to a 5 star, I certainly enjoyed this novel more the second time around.
April 3, 2012
I believe I made the right decision in purchasing this book after reading good review from Karen.
This is the first Teresa J Reasor that I have read and it is truly wonderful. You fall in love with Alexander and Mary and smiling at Duncan’s sweet-humor words. You will cry, sigh, and laugh but you will not put this book done until you reach the last page.
There were often spelling mistakes, but it doesn’t stop me from reading. I am utterly happy with this book, and would recommend it.
This is the first Teresa J Reasor that I have read and it is truly wonderful. You fall in love with Alexander and Mary and smiling at Duncan’s sweet-humor words. You will cry, sigh, and laugh but you will not put this book done until you reach the last page.
There were often spelling mistakes, but it doesn’t stop me from reading. I am utterly happy with this book, and would recommend it.
January 1, 2017
I am surprised how much I enjoyed this book, especially the first 60%. I like the cover and the title too.
This is the first book I read in 2017, finished it at 3am. This writer is new to me and I did not know what to expect. Surprisingly it was very easy for me to get into the story, even though what the hero did was kind of hard to stomach.
When the book begins the horrendous act had been done: to secure the safety of his men, peace and a fragile alliance, Alexander had done the unthinkable: he seduced his betrothed before the wedding and allowed them to be caught by her father and her people. The unfortunate scene was not part of this book. It was described in small bits and pieces so the readers are spared the cruelty of the incident. For better or for worse, I cannot say. We got to know Alexander and Mary when Mary refused to honor the betrothal agreement and marry Alexander, though he had every intention to marry her. The untimely consummation was a means to the end: Alexander wanted to marry Mary out of tender feelings but he was also a commander of his men and was ultimately responsible for securing peace between the clans. He knew Mary's father was not going to honor the betrothal agreement and didn't think it made much difference, since it was his intention to go ahead with the marriage anyways.
But Mary didn't think so. She was humiliated and felt betrayed, by a man she thought had feelings for her and she him. So we began the story by reading about how Mary escaped her father and Alexander. She was already pregnant and Alexander begged her to marry him, if not for his feelings but for the baby. Mary refused most adamantly. How could she not? A broken heart cannot forgive.
Mary's father was evil and it was his intention from the beginning to break the betrothal between Mary and Alexander. What Mary and Alexander did gave him another weapon, he wanted Mary to testify in front of a council that their intimate relationship was the result of a rape. If the council deemed it so Alexander would lose his title, his property, everything and naturally Mary so that Mary's father can use her to placate yet another warrior. As angry and hurt as Mary was, she wasn't about to implicate Alexander for something he didn't do. She finally agreed to marry Alexander, though reluctantly.
Alexander was relieved and worried. He was relieved that Mary married him but he knew it would be a long time coming before Mary forgave him. So he was prepared for a long wait and did what he could to make Mary feel safe with him again. He did not exactly grovel but he was patient and regretted his action. I think this part of the book was done nicely. There wasn't a lot of anger. But there was regret, reluctance, and wariness. To watch Alexander and Marry slowly coming together was nice.
For about 60% - 70% of the story, it was about Mary and Alexander's budding marriage. Alexander slowly won back Mary's affections by being steadfast. I really liked the relationship development. In the last 30% the writer needed another climax for the story and turned to Mary's father to that end. Mary's father still had not given up on his plan to destroy Alexander and his clan. So we had to read about how he abducted Mary, who was already in labors, and how Alexander came to rescue his wife and newborn child. It wasn't so much about the relationship anymore so I was skim-reading just to finish the book. This is also the reason why the book got only 3 stars from me. The first 60-70% would have gotten 4 stars.
This is the first book I read in 2017, finished it at 3am. This writer is new to me and I did not know what to expect. Surprisingly it was very easy for me to get into the story, even though what the hero did was kind of hard to stomach.
When the book begins the horrendous act had been done: to secure the safety of his men, peace and a fragile alliance, Alexander had done the unthinkable: he seduced his betrothed before the wedding and allowed them to be caught by her father and her people. The unfortunate scene was not part of this book. It was described in small bits and pieces so the readers are spared the cruelty of the incident. For better or for worse, I cannot say. We got to know Alexander and Mary when Mary refused to honor the betrothal agreement and marry Alexander, though he had every intention to marry her. The untimely consummation was a means to the end: Alexander wanted to marry Mary out of tender feelings but he was also a commander of his men and was ultimately responsible for securing peace between the clans. He knew Mary's father was not going to honor the betrothal agreement and didn't think it made much difference, since it was his intention to go ahead with the marriage anyways.
But Mary didn't think so. She was humiliated and felt betrayed, by a man she thought had feelings for her and she him. So we began the story by reading about how Mary escaped her father and Alexander. She was already pregnant and Alexander begged her to marry him, if not for his feelings but for the baby. Mary refused most adamantly. How could she not? A broken heart cannot forgive.
Mary's father was evil and it was his intention from the beginning to break the betrothal between Mary and Alexander. What Mary and Alexander did gave him another weapon, he wanted Mary to testify in front of a council that their intimate relationship was the result of a rape. If the council deemed it so Alexander would lose his title, his property, everything and naturally Mary so that Mary's father can use her to placate yet another warrior. As angry and hurt as Mary was, she wasn't about to implicate Alexander for something he didn't do. She finally agreed to marry Alexander, though reluctantly.
Alexander was relieved and worried. He was relieved that Mary married him but he knew it would be a long time coming before Mary forgave him. So he was prepared for a long wait and did what he could to make Mary feel safe with him again. He did not exactly grovel but he was patient and regretted his action. I think this part of the book was done nicely. There wasn't a lot of anger. But there was regret, reluctance, and wariness. To watch Alexander and Marry slowly coming together was nice.
For about 60% - 70% of the story, it was about Mary and Alexander's budding marriage. Alexander slowly won back Mary's affections by being steadfast. I really liked the relationship development. In the last 30% the writer needed another climax for the story and turned to Mary's father to that end. Mary's father still had not given up on his plan to destroy Alexander and his clan. So we had to read about how he abducted Mary, who was already in labors, and how Alexander came to rescue his wife and newborn child. It wasn't so much about the relationship anymore so I was skim-reading just to finish the book. This is also the reason why the book got only 3 stars from me. The first 60-70% would have gotten 4 stars.
January 10, 2010
This is really a 3.5 star (3 being a little stingy, 4 being a little generous.) There are some very good points in this book and some very bad ones, not much in-between. The good is the incredible depth and feeling Reasor uses when exploring the feelings and actions of both Alexander and Mary. Alexander, as he deals with the guilt and regret of "ruining" Mary, which leaves her pregnant and forced into marriage, and his resolve to win back her trust and her love. Mary, while dealing with her own feelings of guilt, betrayal and shame as she must learn to trust and make a marriage work against the judging eyes of others. Both of these characters are written so well that one can feel and empathize with both their plights and their actions.
The bad points revolve around the actual story. It tends toward not just the "hard to believe" but becomes utterly nonsensical in places. Most noticeably toward the end. The birth of the baby scene is so unbelievable it is enough to make one roll their eyes right out of their head. Also, not a declaration of any kind of love until the very last line of the book and - c'mon, Alexander can't find a moment to explain his actions in NINE MONTHS!
The bad points revolve around the actual story. It tends toward not just the "hard to believe" but becomes utterly nonsensical in places. Most noticeably toward the end. The birth of the baby scene is so unbelievable it is enough to make one roll their eyes right out of their head. Also, not a declaration of any kind of love until the very last line of the book and - c'mon, Alexander can't find a moment to explain his actions in NINE MONTHS!
August 13, 2025
I'm not sure why but I just had a hard time getting through this one. I think it was because I wasn't really in the mood for a historical romance. I didn't connect with the characters in the story and the plot was just so-so for me. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either.
July 15, 2020
I added this to my "Want to Read" shelf years ago when my tastes were different. It starts off with a justifiably enraged FMC and a contrite MMC. He seduced her to keep her hideous father from marrying her off to someone else, and did it publicly. As a result, she was shamed and beaten by her father, and, yes, preggers. There's a lot to unpack with this book. Ultimately, I could see where it was going and I wasn't really interested in following it. The me a few years ago would have been all in. The me of today was a little bored. I'm not going to say I wouldn't try it again sometime. The me of a few years from now may be into it again and there was nothing wrong with the book itself. I just kind of feel like if an MMC is going to grovel, his asshattery should have come from a crueler place.
September 24, 2012
Just call me a reading machine. I read this book in one day. I really enjoyed it. There's something about a hot bodied Highlander that always draws me in.
When the story begins, the heroine is already deflowered and is pregnant! GASP! Apparently, the hero "betrayed" her and she hates him desperately.
So begins 100 pages or so of the hunky, tawny-eyed hero begging and scraping for her forgiveness. I like that he drew the line at certain points and made the heroine realize that she needed to meet him halfway.
There were some other characters that I enjoyed getting to know. The jealous mistress plot is always annoying. "You can never satisfy him like I can!" After a bit, it's like get over it girl. That ship has sailed.
Overall, it was a good read.
When the story begins, the heroine is already deflowered and is pregnant! GASP! Apparently, the hero "betrayed" her and she hates him desperately.
So begins 100 pages or so of the hunky, tawny-eyed hero begging and scraping for her forgiveness. I like that he drew the line at certain points and made the heroine realize that she needed to meet him halfway.
There were some other characters that I enjoyed getting to know. The jealous mistress plot is always annoying. "You can never satisfy him like I can!" After a bit, it's like get over it girl. That ship has sailed.
Overall, it was a good read.
October 9, 2012
Recommended to me by fellow blogger mad4rombks. A sweet yet poignant historical romance about a young woman who is forced to marry the Laird who shamed her and now they both struggle to make the marriage work. Just loved. Watching Mary struggle to forgive Alexander while watching Alex struggle against the guilt he feels for his previous actions made for an engaging storyline. Humor, action, a taunt plot line, and various sundries make Teresa Reasor an author I plan on reading more of.
October 14, 2012
Another strong heroine that doesn't forgive easily... and shows how it take time to reconcile a relationship. I enjoy it as it shows that pretty words or gentle kiss cannot erase the error the hero's wrongdoing. It takes time & action to understand each other and see the truth of it.
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March 31, 2011
DNF. About half of the book was all I could take of the characters.
March 31, 2020
Mary is sad. Her fiancé, Alexander, is handsome and nice and seemed like a great guy. But after she surrendered her virginity to him, he allowed them to get caught in the illicit act. Heartbroken and humiliated, Mary wants to break off the engagement but is greater shamed to realize that Alexander got her pregnant that night. Her father demands their marriage, and so does Alexander, but Mary is unwilling to sacrifice herself under a man ever again. Unfortunately, Mary’s father is an asshole and has other back-up plans (and men) in mind. Grudgingly, she decides to marry Alexander compared to the alternative. A tentative relationship ensues.
I liked this a lot. It starts off rather abruptly, I thought, with Mary already angry at her fiancé and father for what they did. Over the course of several chapters, the readers are introduced to why Mary is so angry and what happened in the past. I was confused at first but it ended up being okay.
Characters were good, as was the plot. Romance was there too, if more of a slow burn while Mary tries to forgive Alexander.
Would keep on my shelf/recommend.
I liked this a lot. It starts off rather abruptly, I thought, with Mary already angry at her fiancé and father for what they did. Over the course of several chapters, the readers are introduced to why Mary is so angry and what happened in the past. I was confused at first but it ended up being okay.
Characters were good, as was the plot. Romance was there too, if more of a slow burn while Mary tries to forgive Alexander.
Would keep on my shelf/recommend.
May 25, 2020
really well written books with likable and interesting characters. everyone loves a good grovel but this one went on too long in a circle of mental monologues and worries and i was tired of reading about the worries from 50-85% of the book. and it was less of a grovel and more atonement to build trust. i liked that we started with the shit already having hit the fan so we wouldn't just be waiting for the other shoe to drop but why alexander didn't just tell mary his reasoning was not understandable.
i did like how patient and caring alexander was to mary and how mary was smart and crafty in trying to get away but women just did not have options during that time so she dealt with what she had.
i wanted to know more about duncan and that cousin he was supposed to marry. 3.75
i did like how patient and caring alexander was to mary and how mary was smart and crafty in trying to get away but women just did not have options during that time so she dealt with what she had.
i wanted to know more about duncan and that cousin he was supposed to marry. 3.75
September 16, 2020
This had me hooked from the first page, though the middle sagged a bit. Who could resist Lady Mary Mac Lachlan, hiding out in a cave only to keep two different camps away from her with "only" a crossbow.
The interplay among the various characters is what kept me involved in the story through clever twists & turns.
The interplay among the various characters is what kept me involved in the story through clever twists & turns.
August 21, 2017
It was OK, but the Scottish brogue was tedious, and for me jarred me out of the the story. The H was great, so patient with the h, who was so very boring and weak. She had given herself freely to the H, now won't commit even though she is pregnant. She was annoying, although once she committed, it improved.
August 17, 2020
It was ok. I didn't really like the heroine that much. I was tired of reading how the heroine's "temper flared." The heroine's temper was constantly flaring over anything and everything. I think she needs some medication.
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September 3, 2020Note to self.
Dnf.
Synopsis sounded great. But it started a unexpected juncture and I had hard time to get into the story.
Dnf.
Synopsis sounded great. But it started a unexpected juncture and I had hard time to get into the story.
December 13, 2022
Lots of fun. Held my interest kept me turning pages into the wee hours.
Well done!
Well done!
March 7, 2017
So.so
Wanted to read a simple love story and it was simple. Makes you crave good books. And it has the warrior theme ...
Wanted to read a simple love story and it was simple. Makes you crave good books. And it has the warrior theme ...
October 25, 2012
I think almost all of the reviews here are pretty spot on already so I won't elaborate too much.
This story was very touching at times with the hero trying to earn back a trust he lost and the heroine overcoming feelings of shame and betrayal and learning to trust again. It was very emotive and it explored what they were both feeling.
The story immediately draws you in with the action, dragged a teeny tiny bit in the middle and then finished with this over the top ending that was pretty unbelievable. It also ended rather abruptly on the final admission of feelings between the H/h, which they had held back from openly admitting to each other for the entire story. I am not a huge fan of using misunderstanding to drive a story, and unfortunately the author relies on that a great deal. However, I still really enjoyed it because I was invested in the characters.
This story was very touching at times with the hero trying to earn back a trust he lost and the heroine overcoming feelings of shame and betrayal and learning to trust again. It was very emotive and it explored what they were both feeling.
The story immediately draws you in with the action, dragged a teeny tiny bit in the middle and then finished with this over the top ending that was pretty unbelievable. It also ended rather abruptly on the final admission of feelings between the H/h, which they had held back from openly admitting to each other for the entire story. I am not a huge fan of using misunderstanding to drive a story, and unfortunately the author relies on that a great deal. However, I still really enjoyed it because I was invested in the characters.
June 1, 2014
I loved the whole premise of the story where the heroine has already been dishonored and pregnant by the time the story starts. It was a treat to read how the h/H deal with the feelings that they already have and will develop along the way. I liked the concept of the main characters with Mary being a strong, independent woman but not subjected to bitchiness that often follows to some authors mind and the hero, Alexander, is a strong alpha male with a tendency to become an asshole WHICH I think adds even more to his believability. The author really made them so that the reader could easily empathize with the h/H. There should be another book for this or even a whole series! There are so many more characters in there to delve into. All in all, amazing!
November 8, 2013
After suffering through a few really bad books lately, I went back through my archieves in Kindle and found this book that I had read a long time ago. It sucked me right in just like it had done before.
Alexander Campbell, a scottish warrior, seduces Lady Mary and releases the evidence of their tryst, so that all might see. She is mortified, suddenly pregnant, and detested by her own father. He insists she must marry the man of his choice, until Alexander claims Mary for his wife.
This is one of the most beautiful love stories that I have ever read. Ms Reasor's writing reminds me of my favorite Medieval writers, Julie Garwood, and Judith McNaught
Excellent book.
Alexander Campbell, a scottish warrior, seduces Lady Mary and releases the evidence of their tryst, so that all might see. She is mortified, suddenly pregnant, and detested by her own father. He insists she must marry the man of his choice, until Alexander claims Mary for his wife.
This is one of the most beautiful love stories that I have ever read. Ms Reasor's writing reminds me of my favorite Medieval writers, Julie Garwood, and Judith McNaught
Excellent book.
February 5, 2011
If you like Hannah Howell, you probably enjoy this book. The main characters played off each other well and the secondary characters were strong enough where you would want to hear their story too!. I did feel the story peaked a little too soon for the ending was a bit flat. I look forward to her next book.
July 1, 2015
Romance: 3.5
Steaminess:3.5
Action/suspense:3.5
Overall:3.5
I really liked this book and it's not often that I like it as much as a contemporary romance but I do. Alexander was really sweet and Mary was a great character. I like that she wasn't as petty or stubbornly Stupid as most heroines in historical romances.
this was such a sweet and romantic read.
Steaminess:3.5
Action/suspense:3.5
Overall:3.5
I really liked this book and it's not often that I like it as much as a contemporary romance but I do. Alexander was really sweet and Mary was a great character. I like that she wasn't as petty or stubbornly Stupid as most heroines in historical romances.
this was such a sweet and romantic read.
April 27, 2008
Another hoiday read, this also had me riveted. It amazed me how Ms Reasor managed to tell this story of a clash of the clans in atmospheric Scotland with accuracy, passion, and warm humour. I loved it.
January 5, 2009
Wonderful book! Once I started I couldn't stop. I love the descriptions and felt like I was right there along with the characters every step of the way! Teresa Reasor is a master at historical romance.
January 19, 2013
Nice, angsty book with a strong h. While I felt the H/h characters were well drawn and developed over the book nicely, the antagonists were more static and flatly drawn. It is a challenge that many writer fail, to have antagonists that are crafted as carefully as the H/h.
January 2, 2014
I recently re-read this book, and found it better the second time. Strong characters, interesting plot and believable actions and outcome. I highly recommend this book.
August 22, 2009
good pure, scottish romance, not much plot or storyline but a pleasant no brainer to read. The characters were likable and the story predictable but I still wanted to get to the end.
October 1, 2012
Reminded me of the old Julie Garwoods...
Not over the top with scottish brogue which was a huge relief too!
Not over the top with scottish brogue which was a huge relief too!
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