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The Pledge
Morrigan Llywelyn is coerced into marrying a Scottish Clan chieftain. She finds him an attractive, if arrogant, partner. As time passes she becomes afraid he will uncover her dark past because it would jeopardise her growing love for him.
- GenresHistorical
416 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 1997
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October 18, 2022
"The Pledge" is the story of Morrigan and Hugh.
So, I am one of the biggest historical junkies, and Julie Garwood is one of my queens. For years, I have been searching for authors who can match her caliber of storytelling, and barring very few, I have come back empty handed. I came across Ms Helen's works when I was on my Loveswept binge, and genuinely loved few of her books..that I until I read this today, and I am completely bowled over.
Let's discuss this tale. This is the mating of Hugh MacKay with Morrigan Llywelyn. They get married because of the orders of Edward Baliol, monarch to Scotland. Morrigan is a Welsh princess, Hugh is a Scottish Laird. However, Morrigan is also mother to Rhys Llywelyn, hiding a huge family secret .
She expects Hugh to reject her bastard, but to her surprise, he eagerly declares Rhys to be his own. Hugh has no expectations from his marriage too, envisioning it to be just a merger- that is until he sees his bonny bride, and knows he has to have her. He soon gets first hand experience of her kindness, when she instantly declares two outlaw kids- Avis and Conal- to be under her protection. On their wedding night, when Hugh is poisoned, it is Morrison who nurses him back to health, thanks to her medicinal knowledge. It is under throes of the fever, Hugh makes wild love to Morrison- which ultimately ends up helping her . Then after, he bestows kindness to their "kids", and soon they fall intensely for each other, making vigorous love and explore their new found feelings.
When Morrigan goes missing, coerced by her cousin Cumhal to rescue his brother Goll- she never expects to be trapped in a conspiracy- and Hugh races against time to save her. They suffer a tragedy , but emerge stronger, and more in love after that.
As more attempts are made to steal their lands and nullify their marriage- Morrigan and Hugh stand together to claim what belongs to them and fight for their land and their people. The end is a beautiful and satisfying epilogue.
The hero was amazing. The heroine was amazing. Their story was amazing.
Totally enjoyed it!
Safe
4.5/5
So, I am one of the biggest historical junkies, and Julie Garwood is one of my queens. For years, I have been searching for authors who can match her caliber of storytelling, and barring very few, I have come back empty handed. I came across Ms Helen's works when I was on my Loveswept binge, and genuinely loved few of her books..that I until I read this today, and I am completely bowled over.
Let's discuss this tale. This is the mating of Hugh MacKay with Morrigan Llywelyn. They get married because of the orders of Edward Baliol, monarch to Scotland. Morrigan is a Welsh princess, Hugh is a Scottish Laird. However, Morrigan is also mother to Rhys Llywelyn, hiding a huge family secret .
She expects Hugh to reject her bastard, but to her surprise, he eagerly declares Rhys to be his own. Hugh has no expectations from his marriage too, envisioning it to be just a merger- that is until he sees his bonny bride, and knows he has to have her. He soon gets first hand experience of her kindness, when she instantly declares two outlaw kids- Avis and Conal- to be under her protection. On their wedding night, when Hugh is poisoned, it is Morrison who nurses him back to health, thanks to her medicinal knowledge. It is under throes of the fever, Hugh makes wild love to Morrison- which ultimately ends up helping her . Then after, he bestows kindness to their "kids", and soon they fall intensely for each other, making vigorous love and explore their new found feelings.
When Morrigan goes missing, coerced by her cousin Cumhal to rescue his brother Goll- she never expects to be trapped in a conspiracy- and Hugh races against time to save her. They suffer a tragedy , but emerge stronger, and more in love after that.
As more attempts are made to steal their lands and nullify their marriage- Morrigan and Hugh stand together to claim what belongs to them and fight for their land and their people. The end is a beautiful and satisfying epilogue.
The hero was amazing. The heroine was amazing. Their story was amazing.
Totally enjoyed it!
Safe
4.5/5
November 18, 2022
History lesson about Wales, England and Scotland in the 1300’s. More about political machinations and intrigue of the monarchy than anything. Arrange MOC for political
Power. The MCs are basically in instalove. Then he’s sick, then she’s captured, then she’s sick, then he’s shot by an arrow then they win and live hea.
Power. The MCs are basically in instalove. Then he’s sick, then she’s captured, then she’s sick, then he’s shot by an arrow then they win and live hea.
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December 30, 2019
I had fun with The Pledge! I wasn't looking for a Scottish bodice-ripper, another tale with a strong tough heroine who immediately hangs up her sword when she falls in (immediate) love with her erstwhile suitor. And thankfully, Morrigan was much more complex than all that. She is strong in unexpected ways. I felt that the love story took time to develop, as did their trust, and I loved reading about it as they came together. While Hugh's entire clan did seem to very speedily fall in love with their new "queen," I loved that she rode to save him, and that she never lost her own agency. The easy acceptance of adoptive sons and foster children was also a major plus.
January 15, 2023
So very real and incredibly scary
June 11, 2016
I read a lot but I never came across this author. It's the only book I could find. It was a recommendation from my online library. While reading the book I wanted more, loved the writing, nothing else at the library site. Disappointed, so figured Amazon, nothing not even a paperback. If it's not on Amazon it doesn't exist, kidding, I found books published but not for sale right now or no re issues but I am going to keep my eye out for more of her books.
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