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MacCarrick Brothers #1-3
If You Dare / If You Desire / If You Deceive
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole come three ebooks in her scorching historical romance series, the MacCarrick Brothers trilogy, now available as an e-boxed set!
Seductive Scottish heroes
Irresistible heroines
Sultry adventures from Paris, to the demimonde of London, to the misty north of Scotland
Cursed to walk with death, three brothers become the darkest of warriors: a spy, a mercenary, and an assassin. They live on the periphery of society, without homes, families—or expectations of anything more.
But when each MacCarrick meets his fair lady, passions flare, as undeniable as the danger that surrounds them. Could each brother’s lethal past be the key to securing his future?
Seductive Scottish heroes
Irresistible heroines
Sultry adventures from Paris, to the demimonde of London, to the misty north of Scotland
Cursed to walk with death, three brothers become the darkest of warriors: a spy, a mercenary, and an assassin. They live on the periphery of society, without homes, families—or expectations of anything more.
But when each MacCarrick meets his fair lady, passions flare, as undeniable as the danger that surrounds them. Could each brother’s lethal past be the key to securing his future?
1050 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
41 people are currently reading
329 people want to read
About the author
Kresley Cole
67 books27.5k followersKresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the electrifying Immortals After Dark paranormal series, the young adult Arcana Chronicles series, the erotic Gamemakers series, and five award-winning historical romances.
A master’s grad and former athlete, she has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings.
Her IAD books have been translated into 23 foreign languages, garnered three RITA awards, a RWA Hall of Fame induction, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists, in the U.S. and abroad.
Cole lives in Florida with her family. Learn more about Kresley at: www.kresleycole.com & www.thearcanachronicles.com
A master’s grad and former athlete, she has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings.
Her IAD books have been translated into 23 foreign languages, garnered three RITA awards, a RWA Hall of Fame induction, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists, in the U.S. and abroad.
Cole lives in Florida with her family. Learn more about Kresley at: www.kresleycole.com & www.thearcanachronicles.com
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March 19, 2022
For the most part all three books were good and provided sufficient entertainment for me. In each book the leading ladies had TSTL moments that could have prevented some silly misunderstandings and people getting hurt though. The family curse was a nice touch without veering into the paranormal. I did enjoy the angst and the steam level. It was well written in that regard. Good stories.
September 24, 2017
Captivating!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books. After the first book, I braced myself to be let down by the second book thinking this author couldn't top it. But lo and behold she did.
I loved how you get to see a real character transformation from these cold, ruthless, OTT alpha heroes. I loved their vulnerabilities that was written in a away that didn't make the hero's seem weak. They were brash and didn't hold back when in a temper.
The heroines were great as well. They were not doormats. Far from it. They were strong, smart and could give as well as they got.
I think Kresley's writing style was spot on in these books. Although I did think that the dialogue often didn't suit the timeline (more modern) it grew on me and so I didn't get annoyed. This author didn't nees to use staged angst and overblown misunderstandings to tell her story. No, things were resolved rather quickly but in a nice, creative, smooth way.
The third book was greater still. Although the brothers had the same issues, the author managed to create a wonderful plot that made them seem completely different.
I cried in the third book. Seeing Ethan change so much from such a cold and heartless man to a scared husband fighting desperately for his wife was so touching.
If you enjoy Julie Garwood, Julia Quinn, Donna Grant etc you will like this book. It's not for the faint hearted.
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books. After the first book, I braced myself to be let down by the second book thinking this author couldn't top it. But lo and behold she did.
I loved how you get to see a real character transformation from these cold, ruthless, OTT alpha heroes. I loved their vulnerabilities that was written in a away that didn't make the hero's seem weak. They were brash and didn't hold back when in a temper.
The heroines were great as well. They were not doormats. Far from it. They were strong, smart and could give as well as they got.
I think Kresley's writing style was spot on in these books. Although I did think that the dialogue often didn't suit the timeline (more modern) it grew on me and so I didn't get annoyed. This author didn't nees to use staged angst and overblown misunderstandings to tell her story. No, things were resolved rather quickly but in a nice, creative, smooth way.
The third book was greater still. Although the brothers had the same issues, the author managed to create a wonderful plot that made them seem completely different.
I cried in the third book. Seeing Ethan change so much from such a cold and heartless man to a scared husband fighting desperately for his wife was so touching.
If you enjoy Julie Garwood, Julia Quinn, Donna Grant etc you will like this book. It's not for the faint hearted.
January 3, 2019
One of my favourite book-series of all time, i fell in love with all the three MacCarrick Brothers and their heroines. A must-read for all fans of Historical Romance, these three books delivers it all!
Read my review for the books in here:
1.If You Dare: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2.If You Desire: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. If You Deceive: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Read my review for the books in here:
1.If You Dare: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2.If You Desire: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. If You Deceive: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August 21, 2018
Good series about cursed brothers! You sometimes want to kick the men in the shin, but they make up for it..
I personally enjoy nothing more than a little rough around the edges man with a Scottish brogue, so for me I give the book 5 stars!
I personally enjoy nothing more than a little rough around the edges man with a Scottish brogue, so for me I give the book 5 stars!
January 6, 2018
I still gave this series 5 starts but the editing was atrocious.
A new paragraph is needed EVERY single time someone else speaks. This book had back and forth conversations in one paragraph.
A new paragraph is needed EVERY single time someone else speaks. This book had back and forth conversations in one paragraph.
August 19, 2021
I have reviewed each one individually, but as a whole I don’t think I’d recommend this series. #1 had potential but ultimately fizzled. #2 was stagnant. #3 was really good. Overall, they are well written and not hard to finish. I only wish this series had been written more recently after Kresley Cole hit her stride, as these brothers were somewhat dull shadows of her Russian Mafiya brothers.
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November 29, 2021I read this series immediately after binge reading the entire IAD series, I just cannot get enough of Kresley's books. I am a huge period drama person so this series was right up my alley. I loved immersing myself in the story, the horses, the fighting, the heroine's, and the villains. I loved how she accurately portrayed a real area and some of the history too.
May 24, 2024
Good Series
Great series. Every brother has a great story on their own. With this box set you get to read all three stories at once and get the whole MacCarrick brothers tale.
Great series. Every brother has a great story on their own. With this box set you get to read all three stories at once and get the whole MacCarrick brothers tale.
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