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Scottish Erotic Tales #1
Highlander Bride Taken
Will a new bride go through with her wedding night? Even if the groom is 81 years old?
Or will someone else save her from this fate?
A highlander bride knows her duty. She is the bride price for peace. But after she notices her new nephew-in-law, she wishes her bridal night were with the other lord of the house. Will her wish come true?
Or will someone else save her from this fate?
A highlander bride knows her duty. She is the bride price for peace. But after she notices her new nephew-in-law, she wishes her bridal night were with the other lord of the house. Will her wish come true?
17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2015
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Lynda Belle
33 books145 followersJust when you thought it was safe to go out at night, I arrive on the scene. Greetings darling. I'm Lynda Belle. I've always been with you, stalking you when you go to sleep at night. I'm part of your subconscious, that naughty nasty part that wants to come alive with fantasies that would make your mother blush.
I'm here to take you to those places. I've been hard at work writing different new adult erotic stories to titillate and arouse you to new levels of erotic fantasy. I write those dirty, naughty tales you crave in the middle of the night. Be careful. I might be right behind you getting some ideas later.
I'm here to take you to those places. I've been hard at work writing different new adult erotic stories to titillate and arouse you to new levels of erotic fantasy. I write those dirty, naughty tales you crave in the middle of the night. Be careful. I might be right behind you getting some ideas later.
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March 25, 2015
A copy of this book was received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This novelette takes place in 18th century Scotland. On the day of her wedding, eighteen-year-old Lady McPherson travels to her betrothed’s castle to meet Lord McFarris (fiancé) for the first time. The virginal Lady McPherson knows she will not have a magical first encounter with her husband. Why? Because he is an eighty-one-year-old Lord who is described as frail and decrepit.
Lady McPherson’s hand in marriage, given as a peace offering between clans, was intended to strengthen allegiances and inevitably avoid a blood bath between the two rivaling families. With her spirits running low, Lady McPherson resigns to marry the elder Lord McFarris, and stop the impending bloodshed thus saving her loved ones. She is acutely aware of her place in this twisted game and must do her duty.
Upon arrival, she is pleasantly surprised when she sets eyes on the younger Lord McFarris (her future nephew-in-law). And she’s not alone in her desires. He has been mentally devouring her since the moment she stepped off the carriage.
Her first night of wedlock does not go the way she assumed. The crippled elder Lord McFarris can barely hold his shoulders straight let alone the most important male organ required to consummate a marriage. Fast asleep without so much as an advance, it seems his bedding years have long since passed. Fortunately, the younger McFarris is determined to keep the family line strong, and he makes sure the new bride is “well-received” and properly acquainted to her new role and purpose.
Highlander Bride Taken is a short twenty-minute read with a steamy ending, as one can imagine given the title. The author gives an admirable effort to place the reader in the shoes of Lady McPherson through 18th-style prose with only a smattering of contemporary phrases. The idea of being with an older man with tissue paper skin and wiry grey hair in undesirable places does cause one to read the beginning of this story with thighs clenched tight. When the author equates the elder Lord McFarris to the narrator’s “grandfather” my first reaction was to gouge my eyes out, but I like to drive and enjoy watching television, so I went with it. I believe this was the reaction the author was after. So well done.To top it all off, the elder McFarris has a penchant for falling asleep at inopportune moments, specifically at the wedding celebration and the ever-so-important moment she is to be “taken”.
Luckily, the younger McFarris, a tartan-clad stud whose bagpipe is always full of wind, enters the scene. His concern over her reproductive organs is endearing. He would have made an excellent 18th century OB/GYN. But alas, the younger and chiseled Scotsman, does his duty by taking what his uncle could not. And take it he does.
This no nonsense erotic story gets right down to business within ten or so minutes of reading. It’s well written, and has an intriguing yet simultaneously disturbing premise, which I applaud the author for devising—give me interesting, I will read it! Alas, my obstinate brain seeks closure, and for me, I would have liked to have seen the aftermath for their seemingly reckless actions. Maybe a good old-fashioned dungeon whipping or the like? Overall, I believe the story accomplished what the author set out to do … deliver a sexy short tale of forbidden lust.
This novelette takes place in 18th century Scotland. On the day of her wedding, eighteen-year-old Lady McPherson travels to her betrothed’s castle to meet Lord McFarris (fiancé) for the first time. The virginal Lady McPherson knows she will not have a magical first encounter with her husband. Why? Because he is an eighty-one-year-old Lord who is described as frail and decrepit.
Lady McPherson’s hand in marriage, given as a peace offering between clans, was intended to strengthen allegiances and inevitably avoid a blood bath between the two rivaling families. With her spirits running low, Lady McPherson resigns to marry the elder Lord McFarris, and stop the impending bloodshed thus saving her loved ones. She is acutely aware of her place in this twisted game and must do her duty.
Upon arrival, she is pleasantly surprised when she sets eyes on the younger Lord McFarris (her future nephew-in-law). And she’s not alone in her desires. He has been mentally devouring her since the moment she stepped off the carriage.
Her first night of wedlock does not go the way she assumed. The crippled elder Lord McFarris can barely hold his shoulders straight let alone the most important male organ required to consummate a marriage. Fast asleep without so much as an advance, it seems his bedding years have long since passed. Fortunately, the younger McFarris is determined to keep the family line strong, and he makes sure the new bride is “well-received” and properly acquainted to her new role and purpose.
Highlander Bride Taken is a short twenty-minute read with a steamy ending, as one can imagine given the title. The author gives an admirable effort to place the reader in the shoes of Lady McPherson through 18th-style prose with only a smattering of contemporary phrases. The idea of being with an older man with tissue paper skin and wiry grey hair in undesirable places does cause one to read the beginning of this story with thighs clenched tight. When the author equates the elder Lord McFarris to the narrator’s “grandfather” my first reaction was to gouge my eyes out, but I like to drive and enjoy watching television, so I went with it. I believe this was the reaction the author was after. So well done.To top it all off, the elder McFarris has a penchant for falling asleep at inopportune moments, specifically at the wedding celebration and the ever-so-important moment she is to be “taken”.
Luckily, the younger McFarris, a tartan-clad stud whose bagpipe is always full of wind, enters the scene. His concern over her reproductive organs is endearing. He would have made an excellent 18th century OB/GYN. But alas, the younger and chiseled Scotsman, does his duty by taking what his uncle could not. And take it he does.
This no nonsense erotic story gets right down to business within ten or so minutes of reading. It’s well written, and has an intriguing yet simultaneously disturbing premise, which I applaud the author for devising—give me interesting, I will read it! Alas, my obstinate brain seeks closure, and for me, I would have liked to have seen the aftermath for their seemingly reckless actions. Maybe a good old-fashioned dungeon whipping or the like? Overall, I believe the story accomplished what the author set out to do … deliver a sexy short tale of forbidden lust.
September 17, 2016
Knowing what to do
I have loved to read about the highlander this book may become one of my favorite book. I pick this rating because of story in this story.
I have loved to read about the highlander this book may become one of my favorite book. I pick this rating because of story in this story.
June 15, 2021
This is a short story that begins the series. It's kind of a fun, quick read. I enjoy going to Scottish games. So, a trip into a fantasy world with Scottish lords is fun to partake every once in awhile. The taboo of cheating on the old husband is kind of funny, but it does seem to work later in the series as you go on. It does get more interesting in the later two books.
I'd recommend this series for some quick reads, and not to take it too seriously. It's really is a bit of fun. If you want an in depth historical fiction novel, try another series. If you like some short story quick reads, this author has more to choose from and might be up your alley.
I'd recommend this series for some quick reads, and not to take it too seriously. It's really is a bit of fun. If you want an in depth historical fiction novel, try another series. If you like some short story quick reads, this author has more to choose from and might be up your alley.
September 18, 2016
"Highlander Bride Taken," is a typical highlander story. Young girl has to marry an ancient old man because of a peace treaty between Scottish clans. Her husband can't consummate their marriage, but his young, virile handsome nephew is available. The story really isn't erotica and the writing isn't really the best. Not bad to spend a bit of time with though - but not a favorite.
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 13, 2015
Extremely short erotic Scottish story. No real development or characters basically just two people meet in a clan that has an old chief. His nephew steps in to take the chief's bride to ensure the future for both joining clans in this loveless union. Only last two pages or so had anything erotic. This story won't even take fifteen minutes to read.
August 4, 2015
A Medieval wedding night with a younger man who is not her husband.
December 28, 2016
Hot little short story!
May 27, 2019
I liked this book
March 6, 2021
Disappointed👎and Cheated
ADULT Alpha Male Highlander Romance.💕
There are so many problems with this book I can hardly count the ways. For sticklers of no cheating in the romances💕 they read, the book fails within the first few pages. The heroine married an old Scottish Lord who is too old to do the deed, so his young, virile nephew does it for him, with great relish. While technically not cheating, it is cheating because she is married to another man.
The writing is odd at times with unattractive verbs used to describe the relationship between the nephew and his uncle's new bride, as well as the relationship between the bride and her old husband.
ARC Provided by Prolific Works📚
This ebook was $3.99 on Amazon at the time of this review, no KU.
Opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
The short story is written in first person, entirely from the viewpoint of the bride👰. The book is no more than a very short story with an abrupt ending. No character development. I read the ARC copy in about 15 minutes!
Although it is described as erotica, the writing is so awkward and amateurish, I cannot recommend it. I would be angry if I paid $3.99 to read this crap! Yes, I said it!
ADULT Alpha Male Highlander Romance.💕
There are so many problems with this book I can hardly count the ways. For sticklers of no cheating in the romances💕 they read, the book fails within the first few pages. The heroine married an old Scottish Lord who is too old to do the deed, so his young, virile nephew does it for him, with great relish. While technically not cheating, it is cheating because she is married to another man.
The writing is odd at times with unattractive verbs used to describe the relationship between the nephew and his uncle's new bride, as well as the relationship between the bride and her old husband.
ARC Provided by Prolific Works📚
This ebook was $3.99 on Amazon at the time of this review, no KU.
Opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
The short story is written in first person, entirely from the viewpoint of the bride👰. The book is no more than a very short story with an abrupt ending. No character development. I read the ARC copy in about 15 minutes!
Although it is described as erotica, the writing is so awkward and amateurish, I cannot recommend it. I would be angry if I paid $3.99 to read this crap! Yes, I said it!
September 6, 2016
Short and sweet introduction to the serial. I liked the premise and characters but at 17 pages there isn't a lot of room for much development. This part is free so that you can get a feel for the story and the authors writing style before purchasing the rest of the story. The next two segments are $2.99 each with 35 pages altogether between them. I would buy this if the serial were placed in a single story and sold at a reasonable price.
Adult read
Adult read
July 25, 2017
Okay
A short read. Interesting in a way but lacked substance. This could have made a good good if it had more to the storyline.
A short read. Interesting in a way but lacked substance. This could have made a good good if it had more to the storyline.
February 25, 2018
SERIOUSLY??? A SHORT STORY INDEED
March 1, 2017
The future Lady McFarris was to be bridal tribute between her father and Lord McFarris to seal the clan truce. Lord Mcfarris was eighty one and the future Lady McFarris was eighteen but she knew her duty to her family and clan. She meets her soon to be nephew in law Conall as she stumbles on the step of the carriage and he catches her. The soon to be Lady McFarris wishes Conall was to be her husband and the man who took her on her wedding night. On her wedding night lord McFerris falls to sleep when he was suppose to make love to his new bride. Then Conaal steps in and performs the duty for his uncle but he wanted her from the moment he seen the new Lady McFarris.
This was a short novella and I just couldn’t connect with the characters or the story. I understood the plot but you needed more story and a real ending.
This was a short novella and I just couldn’t connect with the characters or the story. I understood the plot but you needed more story and a real ending.
September 22, 2016
I received a free copy from NetGally in exchange for an honest review.
Strike #1: The virginal heroine, whom has never met her husband, is already fully aware that he is “grey around the areas that counted the most for a man”. She ponders if he will be able to “excite” her in “the delights described to (her) awaiting in the wedding bed”. She hopes “something like that would happen even if (her) new husband were a living corpse”.
Strike #2: As she looks over the edge alongside the road she casually contemplates suicide, in the same casual way one contemplates whether or not to add jam to their toast. No reflection on the moral implications, and given the time and location of the story, religion would be an overwhelming factor in such a decision.
Strike #3: “The wind swept back my red hair, an indication of my fiery and passionate temper. A Scotswoman knew her duty.” How can you be passionate and yet meekly obey a command to marry a stranger?
Strike #4: After speaking of her betrothed as a “walking corpse” she stills lusts for the first male she sees as possibly being her husband-to-be.
All of this in the first chapter (12 pages, page numbers included).
I had no other choice, I have hit “Delete”, and washed my hands of this horrible mockery.
Strike #1: The virginal heroine, whom has never met her husband, is already fully aware that he is “grey around the areas that counted the most for a man”. She ponders if he will be able to “excite” her in “the delights described to (her) awaiting in the wedding bed”. She hopes “something like that would happen even if (her) new husband were a living corpse”.
Strike #2: As she looks over the edge alongside the road she casually contemplates suicide, in the same casual way one contemplates whether or not to add jam to their toast. No reflection on the moral implications, and given the time and location of the story, religion would be an overwhelming factor in such a decision.
Strike #3: “The wind swept back my red hair, an indication of my fiery and passionate temper. A Scotswoman knew her duty.” How can you be passionate and yet meekly obey a command to marry a stranger?
Strike #4: After speaking of her betrothed as a “walking corpse” she stills lusts for the first male she sees as possibly being her husband-to-be.
All of this in the first chapter (12 pages, page numbers included).
I had no other choice, I have hit “Delete”, and washed my hands of this horrible mockery.
January 9, 2016
A very short story, not a book, about a virgin bride to an old Scottish highlands chief that is half dead. The honeymoon is salvaged by a virile nephew that the bride fancies. Not even a hint of a real story. Not worth the time.
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