Una sposa da proteggere

A Highland Feuding #2

by Terri Brisbin

Scozia, XIV sec. - Con riluttanza, e solo in virtù della sua incondizionata lealtà al proprio laird, Rob Mackintosh accetta di prendere in considerazione il matrimonio con Eva MacKay, figlia di un capoclan alleato, ma a patto di trovarla di proprio gradimento. Tuttavia, giunto al castello dei MacKay per incontrarla, scopre che la promessa sposa è persino più restia di lui alle nozze, visto che è fuggita alla vigilia del suo arrivo. Offeso ma fedele al proprio senso dell'onore, si impegna a cercarla per riportarla a casa al sicuro. La donna che trova, però, è ferita e spaventata, e risveglia in lui un forte istinto di protezione. Ben presto anche i sensi e il cuore di Rob si accendono per lei, benché gli occhi di Eva gli dicano che nasconde un terribile e doloroso segreto...



Miniserie "Higland feuding " - vol.2

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Harlequin Historical, Scotland

232 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 16, 2016

About the author

Terri Brisbin is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than 50 historical, paranormal and fantasy romances and her books have been released in more than 20 languages and 25 countries around the world since 1998. Her current and upcoming releases will be with Harlequin Historicals and self-published, too.

When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri spends her time being a mom of 3, a grammy of 4 and a dental hygienist. And she's always plotting and planning future stories and trips to Scotland .

For more info (more than you could possibly want or need to know) visit her website – www.terribrisbin.com .

Reviews

[Kimberly Rocha~ Book Obsessed Chicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Terri Brisbin, you have the knack for making a cold and boring weekend an adventure! The Highlander's Runaway Bride is one great book!

Eva Mackay has been through imaginable pain and when she discovers that her father has given her in marriage to a Mackintosh clan warrior, she feels backed against a wall and decides to run for her life in search of the life she recently created.

When Eva's betrothed saves her from her from certain demise, Rob Mackintosh is confused with Eva's behavior and her secretive manner, but his honor has determined this marriage between the MacKay's daughter and himself. Mackintosh can't figure out what has Eva is knots, but he is determined to find out. What he does know, is that Eva is a force to be reckoned with.

For as much as Eva Mackay has been coerced into doing her father's bidding, she keeps her head high. Understanding that her new husband is nothing like her father and actually a most honorable and kind man, Eva does what she can to exist, all the while yearning for what was so horribly torn from her.

What will Rob do when he finally discovers his wife's awful secret? Read THE HIGHLANDER'S RUNAWAY BRIDE by Terri Brisbin to find out!

Great writing by the consummate Terri Brisbin. This writer knows how to grab attention and keep the reader in her grips until the end. Both Eva and Rob are strong and fascinating characters. Eva's tragic loss tugs at this reader's heartstrings and had me rooting for her and Rob the entire tale. A must read..

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 solid Highlander stars.

I really liked how well developed the relationship between Eva and Rob was and how the story built it up. Rob is painted as a protector, a compassionate and tender man. I really enjoyed that because he did what he thought was necessary to protect Eva and have you trust him. It was a different dynamic than is what usually seen in these types of books which was a major plus.

Eva is an interesting heroine in that she causes her partner extreme hell. She flies from the marriage, struggles with her decisions and then struggles to be with him fully. She has issues relying on him even though he is a genuinely good man because of her father being the way he is. Her trust and honest love come from Rob's constant reassurances of goodness through his actions.

I found at times that the story dragged a bit and I usually like more physical love between two characters because who does't like sex? The dragging feeling is the main reason the book lost an entire star, though. I would probably read more books by Terri Brisbin because I do like the writing style over all.

[Barbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Terri Brisbin writer extraordinaire never ceases to amaze me! I have been reading her wonderful stories for a couple decades at least whether if its one of her Scottish historical romance's or her wonderful paranormal fantasy Stone Circle series I always seems to be swept away and throughly enchanted and mezmerized. In this book you can feel her passion and how Ms. Brisbin writes with her heart on her sleeve with wonderful dialogue, intricate details and unforgettable characters that you can't help, but fall in love with. If your a fan of Scotland, it's heritage, land and kilted lads this is a book you don't want to miss or you will ever forget!

This is the second book in the spectacular new series "A Highland Feuding". In this book it is about a political marriage and neither party the bride nor groom is thrilled about the prospect of this match! Especially the bride to be, Eva MacKay, as she is is the daughter of the ruthless. cruel mean and diobiocal Chieftain, Ramsay MacKay. The MacKay has no problem using his own flesh and blood to have his way, by threats, blackmail, strap or fists! Even if it means using and degrading his only daughter Eva!

In this story Eva MacKay was disobedient for the first time time in her life and followed her heart. All it did was end up in disaster, as one already she loved is already gone and possibly even another! One she can't bare to be away from even though she doesn't not know this individuals exact location. Now Eva is filled with guilt and remorse for all her past decisions that has cost her everything! It is a secret she can never tell her groom or reveal anyone the truth to anyone or someone she loves more then her own life might die! How will she survive with this secret knowing she will be too far away to even try to do a search to find this loved one's whereabouts? Eva is completely both devastated and heartbroken feeling her only resolution is to runaway again, but how can she do that living so far away from the MacKay lands? Plus Rob with his sharp and intelligent warrior instincts is very perceptive and aware what Eva is planning, even before she sets a plan in motion! Now what will she do?

Rob Mackintosh, is cousin to Brodie,Chieftain, Clan Mackintosh's newly appointed Chieftain. Brodie is the heroe and main character in book 1 "Stolen By The Highlander. Also is his wife Arabella, who was the heroine in the book as both are in this book too. Rob, who never had an empty bed and plenty of previous lovers, does not quite know what to make out a bride running away from him. He just wants someone to want him for himself, but not use what they can get from him, or his status as the Chieftains best friend and blood cousin. He feels there is more going on then meets the eye at the MacKay's, as Rob is a good honest and honourable man and is determined to find out what secrets everyone seems to be hiding! When he finds his runaway bride so ill - he nurses her to health, but is taken back that she does does not seem relieved or happy to be leaving her fathers cruel land and Rob does not understand it. It's quite the opposite, as Eva seems so miserable, sad and broken hearted! Rob does not beat or use women, or those weaker then himself like her sire, but why is Eva still so unhappy and fearful? Will she ever be able to open her heart to him and tell the truth to this handsome, honor bound Scottish warrior? Will they live forever as man and wife in name only and in misery forever? Will Rob understand, accept and forgive if Eva's deception and secrets are ever exposed? Or will he find it too big to be ignored feeling this treachery and perfidy to be the ultimate betrayal ?

Read this brilliant and major wonderful page turner with lots lot of twists and turns filled with blackmail, murder, secrets , betrayal, heartbreak, healing and love. It is a story that will stay with you long after you have read it!

I sobbed like a baby with this emotional and delightful read, which to me means I am reading a truly amazing story that really touched my heart. I highly recommend "The Highlander's Runaway Bride" by Terri Brisbin, as it is a book readers won't be able to put down! I absolutely loved it and can't wait for the next one.

***I was given a reviewers copy by the publisher through net galley.com in exchange for an honest review.***

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A Highland Feuding series by Terri Brisbin

1.Stolen by The Highlander

2.The Highlander's Runaway Bride - to be released on 2/23/2016 in mass market paperback and 3/1/2016 in "digital format.


Stone Circle Series by Terri Brisbin

1.Rising Fire
2.Raging Sea
3.Blazing Earth- TBR on 4/6/2016

[Yolita Rb · Rating 5 out of 5]

En realidad 3'5 estrellas... he leído casi todos los libros de esta autora y este es de los que más me ha gustado... típico romance escocés, en las que un matrimonio obligado termina siendo un matrimonio por amor... Eva, la protagonista me ha gustado por su personalidad y Rob su compańero de romance es un highlander algo 'más humano' integró pero delicado... sin esperar trama muy profunda me ha tenido enganchada durante tres buenas horas.... será que soy una romanticona... pero me ha hecho sentir profundamente el libro. Al final le doy 5 ✨✨✨✨✨. Por lo que me ha hecho sentir.

[Jennifer Lynn Hutchings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love that book....couldnt put it down!!!

[Eteline Rangel · Rating 4 out of 5]

esta es una serie bastante interesante, con unos personajes igual de interesantes, ciertamente me siguen gustando más los protagonistas masculinos de la serie, aunque las chicas no están tan mal en fin le doy
3.5 ESTRELLAS

[Joann Maggio · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Highlander's Runaway Bride ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ written by Terri Brisbin
(A Highland Feuding #2)

Eva McKay learns her father has given her for marriage to a Mackintosh clan warrior,a cousin to the laird and his first in command. Eva runs away from the arrangement but is soon found by Rob Mackintosh her betrothed. When she is found she in injured and suffering a high fever.

Although, Rob was against the marriage he would still obey his laird and go through with it. Eva, also, does not wish to marry anyone but is forced into this by her father and what he holds over her.

As Eva recovers from her injury and fever Rob still cannot figure her out. He realizes she had no desire to marry but detects an underlying issue with her and her cruel father.

Rob gives her a while to adjust to him before the truly consummate this marriage but Eva just will not reveal her plight to him. She has confided in the lairds wife but to no one else. Eva fears that as she finds herself falling in love with Rob if he learns her secrets he will despise her.

This book is so carefully woven by this crafted author that you cannot put it down. It will be take out food in your house till you turn the last page. Terri Brisbin is an author that has delivered a great story a story and having you getting out the Kleenex. This is one of her best and I highly recommend it.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an emotional story of abuse and betrayal that shaped a young girl into a fearful woman at the hands of her father. Eva MacKay is then forced into marriage with a man she doesn't know to help further her father's evil intentions. Luckily, her betrothed is Rob Mackintosh whom we know from the first Highland Feuding book. He is a strong, kind and caring man who gets more than he bargained for with Eva. As the story unfolds, I felt more and more connected to the characters and what they were going through. There was a good amount of sexual tension and I couldn't wait to see it resolved. I love when there is strong chemistry and steamy passion and I was not disappointed. I read a lot of historical romances and I felt as though this plot was out of the ordinary and original. I am eager to read the next in the series and more from Terri Brisbin. Plus I liked the cover of this book much more than the first one.

[Reeds · Rating 1 out of 5]

I decided to give Harlequin Historical a try. I certainly hope this book isn’t typical for this line. This writing is painful. Abrupt ends, no transitions, if she says mayhap “one mo’ time,” diabolical villains, perfect heroes, clichés until you want to scream, the entire thing about lack of communication eons past anything sensible. No, just no.

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[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spent the entire book yelling JUST TELL HIM ALREADY

[Sharlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent highlander story! I am always amazed at the quality of the Harlequin Historicals. This is a sequel to Stolen by the Highlander, which I also loved.

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anya - per RFS
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Voglio iniziare con questa recensione dicendo che sono piacevolmente sorpresa…

Mi è capitato molto spesso, leggendo delle serie, di rimanere delusa man mano che i libri proseguivano; scene che si ripetono, buchi nella trama, mancanza di interesse o storie frettolose ma non è questo sicuramente il caso perché il secondo volume di questa saga è strepitoso!

Il libro inizia con una scena straziante che riguarda la protagonista, in seguito viene ripreso l’epilogo del libro precedente e la concretizzazione di un matrimonio combinato non voluto da entrambe le parti e malamente tollerato. E, mentre lui affronta il “problema” di petto come è solito fare, lei scappa dal futuro sposo ma soprattutto dal padre. Ho adorato Rob ed Eva perché hanno un’enorme forza che li caratterizza. Mi piace come in questi romanzi l’uomo cerchi di fare ammenda e si impegni al 100% per rendere felice la sua compagna; mi sono molto intenerita per le vicende che ruotano intorno a questa storia. Eva è una protagonista che mi è davvero rimasta nel cuore, all’apparenza fragile e sottomessa si scopre disposta a rinunciare a tutto per le persone che ama; è sempre pronta ad aiutare gli altri e, anche se soffre molto, combatte una battaglia con se stessa per scegliere fra ciò che è giusto fare e quello che vorrebbe lei. Il suo rapporto con il padre è pessimo, il suo modo di agire non è quello di un genitore che tiene alla propria figlia e questo ha ovviamente plasmato i comportamenti della ragazza verso tutte le figure maschili che incontra.

Rob è fantastico, l’ho adorato nel primo volume come migliore amico di Brodie e il secondo libro ha solo rafforzato questo pensiero…

Robbie è un uomo fedele al suo clan, al suo laid, alla sua famiglia e a se stesso; cerca di mascherare la sua insicurezza cercando di fare del suo meglio per non deludere nessuno. Sono contenta abbia trovato l’amore in una donna così diversa da lui ma che ha saputo capirlo e fargli comprendere quanto davvero valga come persona e non solo come consigliere del capo clan. L’amore fra i due si sviluppa in modo lento ma costante, entrambi non si rendono conto dell’affetto che provano ma quando lo sentono è un’esplosione di amore e felicità. La presenza di scene spicy non disturba la lettura e non risultano volgari o eccessive, anzi, fanno percepire meglio al lettore l’amore incondizionato e inconsapevole che provano l’uno per l’altra. In questo libro non ci sono rapimenti o vendette da portare a termine ma di certo non vi annoierete con le varie fughe, i ricatti e le riconciliazioni; mi sono commossa alla fine della storia.

L’unico punto un po’ carente, anche in questo romanzo, è la mancanza di humor che a mio parere alleggerirebbe la narrazione, ma è un piccolo neo se consideriamo tutti i punti a favore.

In Una sposa da proteggere troviamo anche Arabella con il suo coraggio e la sua bontà accompagnata da Margaret, la sorella di Rob, che in questo libro come nel precedente aiuta la coppia a trovare la giusta strada verso la felicità.

[Isabel Luna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rob es todo lo q se supone q tiene q ser un Highlander e incluso mejor xq no tiene esas características exageradas de macho alfa. No tiene mayores traumas, es un muchacho leal que siempre ha sido un apoyo para su clan, para su hermana y para su primo y mejor amigo, Brodi.
Eva es una chica sumamente golpeada, física y emocionalmente por culpa del padre q es odiable desde el minuto cero. De hecho, con Eva ya empezamos tragicamente nada más conocerla. Pero el problema es q, a todo lo largo de la historia (q no resulta muy larga, todo hay q decirlo) no te llegas a enterar exactamente cómo llegó esta niña a estar en la situación en la que está. Está claro que estuvo enamorada antes pero nunca llegamos a saber q pasó exactamente con el amor imposible, aunq obviamente no terminó bien.
Me ha gustado particularmente conocer el punto de vista de Rob, todas las dudas q tenía en relación a la verdad sobre Eva, y estuvo bien saber q Margaret tuvo su final feliz e incluso tuvimos alguna escena de los personas anteriores, Brodi y Anabelle.
Pero la verdad es q creo q perdimos demasiado tiempo en las elucubraciones de Rob y Eva por separado, me ha faltado más interacción entre ambos y no le dio tiempo a la autora para tener más escenas de ambos juntos. El romance salió bien pero demasiado express xq te pasas adivinando y asumiendo las conversaciones, explicaciones y reconciliaciones entre ambos en lugar de simplemente leerlas y ese final, defintivamente se pasó de corto.
Y aunq la lectura es amena, el resultado final ha sido decepcionante, pero no xq la historia sea mala, xq no lo es. Tiene todos los ingredientes correctos y los personajes igual pero no llega a un clímax y te quedas unas ganas tremendas de escuchar una pelea y sobre todo ver una reconciliación en toda regla. Ya se que es un Harlequin, pero sinceramente se podria haber ahorrado más desesperación para ambos y así ganabamos en más frases cursis para el final feliz.

[Melan Choly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understand why everyone is frustrated with Eva for prolonging her suffering by not telling the truth. Battered child syndrome is a thing and although she is no longer a child, the prolonged and current effects prohibited her rational thinking. The abuse her father inflicted on her had her in a chokehold, one she did not know how to break free from.

That being said, this story was great. Obviously, Rob being the ultimate hero of the book, never faltered. Even when he thought she was a whore- his insults were more like little jabs then crushing blows. His patience, kindness, warmth and tenderness carried the story.

This book was more sad then anything...but at least it had an HEA. So all is good in the neighborhood.

[Bea Tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was pretty good... it's just... well... I wanted the heroine to be something *more* than she was. The framing narrative is she's had her baby stolen from her after it's birth, and she's mourning it's loss. Her entire character is 'the very sad woman' who goes along with whatever is happening to her and has no agency what-so-ever. I just wanted her to actually DO something, to get off her arse and be the one to find her daughter, to foil the evil plans, to save herself and to save the day. But no. She just sits about weeping, and the men do everything, make things happen, and save the day. Boo! BOO!

[Babette Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Teresa Siciliano)

Un bel medievale * * * *

Un romanzo mai noioso con un buon ritmo narrativo. Rob è un magnifico protagonista romance, anche se probabilmente non esistevano molti uomini così nella Scozia del Trecento. Invece non vedo come Eva nella sua epoca potesse fare più di quello che fa: anzi, secondo me, dà prova di grande coraggio e lucidità.

Avrei preferito qualche particolare in più nel finale, ma certo il romanzo è molto superiore all’inizio serie.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

A broken heart.

Blackmailed by her father for her sin, the daughter of a Laird forces her into marriage with a warrior of another clan. Engaging romance that will keep you awake long into the night.

[Welzen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesante historia romántica que cuenta con la peculiaridad de que la protagonista no es la virgen doncella habitual porque ha tenido un pasado romántico bastante interesante.
Las historias de Terrir Brisbin siempre son agradables de leer.

[Dawn Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second book in the series definitely does not disappoint! I was heartbroken for the heroine. The struggle she faced was heart wrenching. If this is why precursor to how the rest of the series will go I await reading the next novel with baited breath. The author is truly a master of her craft!

[Katya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good....again....

[OnlyReading · Rating 3 out of 5]

Une bonne lecture mais sans plus. L’histoire était captivante mais on finissait par tourner un peu en rond pas moment !

[Laura Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story. I thought the characters emotional struggles were very well done and realistic. It was a rather dark story for the most part and really tugged on my emotional heartstrings. I felt strongly for both Eva and Rob and was rooting for them. This story stayed with me and I caught myself thinking about the hero and heroine when I was doing other things!

[Asia Donn've · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Highlander's Runaway Bride is the first book I've read in historical friction. I was hesitant at first but it was an easy read. I feel in love with Eva MacKay and Rob Mackintosh as characters, I wish I could follow them around lol.

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Highlander’s Runaway Bride
By Terri Brisbin
A Highland Feuding Book #2

This was actually kind of a sad book, not sad in bad writing but sad emotionally. It starts off with Eva MacKay giving birth and the baby girl gets taken away. She isn’t even healed from giving birth when her father announces she is to be married off to another clan far away. She wants to find her child so she runs away to look for her.

We met Rob Mackintosh in the first book of the series. He’s a bit of a womanizer and does not want to get tied down but he agrees because he’ll do anything for his chief and his clan. He travels quite a long way just to find out his intended bride has run away.

Rob goes in search of Eva and finds her injured and fevered in a cave. He takes her back to her father’s but soon learns that her father is a cruel man who has no problem beating Eva when she does something that displeases him. Rob marries Eva but does not consummate the marriage because his new bride is skittish and has been ill. He has no idea that Eva has a child and that her father is using the child against her to do his bidding.

Later, after Rob had taken Eva back to the Mackintosh castle and Eva had just started warming up to Rob and had become friends with the chief and his wife, Eva’s father comes to visit and orders Eva to do something she does not want to do. He threatens her that he will kill her child. I kept thinking that her child was already dead and it made me so sad for Eva and even if the child was alive, her father would continue to use Eva for his own gain over and over again. And because she hadn’t been honest with Rob in the first place, she could lose him if he finds out.

I so wanted someone to beat the crap out of Eva’s father. What is really sad about her father is that it was common for men to abuse woman back in those days and nobody stuck up for them because a daughter was considered chattel so anyone who interfered would either be arrested, fined or shunned by the clan. I am so glad that I live in the 21st century!

I’m not sure if there will be more books in this series or not but these two books were very entertaining. I can never get enough of Terri Brisbin’s writing.

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[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been a fan of Terri Brisbin's historical romances for many years. I like her Highlander stories, although some have not kept my interest till the end. The Highlander's Runaway Bride had enough emotion and excitement and twists and turns in the plot that found it to be one of the better ones. I will not summarize the story line for you, other reviewers have done that. This story line is refreshing in that the female lead Eva is not a blushing virgin. She has already been in love and had a baby! I will say that I was shocked that that sexual intimacy between Rob and Eva almost didn't make it into the book, almost an afterthought! So, if you like lots of sexy scenes right away, doesn't happen. I also warn you that when I does happen near the end, it is not PG. Many of Brisbin's shorter Harlequin books have a hero or heroine who have some kind of emotional trauma they are dealing with, as is the case with Eva. So, Rob does not know that Eva has had a baby and that is the main story line. Waiting for the moment of the big reveal is part of why I kept reading. I was annoyed that it took so long for the secret to be known, but I guess that is what makes a book good! An odd inclusion into the storyline, another character experienced childbirth that Eva helped with( and caused more emotional trauma) but the setting was laughable, and all of the sudden she gives birth! What?! Hmmm...not sure why it was written that way!
All in all, the book is a quick easy read, plot moves fairly fast. I like the secondary characters that are in the previous books, but you don't have to have read any get that they all have history together. Worth the read.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read a couple of stories about women running away from home to escape an unwanted marriage or attachment, it’s refreshing to know how often the trope can be played with by inventive writers.

Eva MacKay starts out skittish, frightened, timid and easily terrified by shadows. But that’s understandable; she grew up under a tyrannical, brutish, punitive father, a man who destroyed her life when it suited him and was willing to fob off his only child to another to cleanse the stain on his family name. How she gains courage and learns how to love is a story of aching tenderness and joy.

This is a romance novel, so of course we hope and expect that she will learn the happiness of a gentle man that she never knew with her father. But the steps to that happiness are fraught with anxiety, wariness and misunderstandings not just for her but for the man who wonders if her rejection of marriage is because of him.

Secrets and lies complicate matters (don’t they always?) but they are definitely part of the story and occur as a natural progression of stated events. This novel is a pleasant diversion from bland re-workings of the runaway-bride trope and rather light on the expected violence.

After a succession of dully written erotica, it’s refreshing to find one that occasionally defies expectation.

[Debra Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a lovely read that I enjoyed every page from beginning to end.

I loved the characters in this story. Eva was one of the strongest heroines for the adversities that she braved. I can't even imagine a worse situation, but she remained brave and strong and loyal throughout it all. She never forgot her daughter, but she never let it stop her from seeing the good in her new family, nor from falling in love with a good man. Rob was wonderful even when he was still suspicious of Eva. It was easy for me to be pulled into such an emotional story, especially one so vividly written.

I loved this book and will be watching for more books by Terri Brisbin in the future.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second book by this author but won't be my last. It's a Harlequin so it's a fairly fast read.
Eva MacKay is forced by her cruel father to wed Rob Mackintosh. She has a secret that she must keep. Rob didn't want to be married but his laird needs the connection with her father so he must wed Eva. Rob is a very good man. I will not write plot spoilers, especially with this book. I don't want to ruin it. I will say you might tear up occasionally. I do like Rob's sister, Margaret, who was in the first book of this series also.