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Clan MacDougall #2
La Belle de Findley (The Clan MacDougall t. 2)
La suite tant attendue de La Fille de Laiden !
Après avoir combattu les Anglais, Findley McKenna retourne auprès de Maggy Boyle, la jeune veuve qui a conquis son cœur, pour lui proposer de l’accueillir au sein de son clan. Mais lorsqu’il parvient au campement, celui-ci est complètement dévasté et Maggy est introuvable… Une seule piste : un bout de tartan ensanglanté. Armé de son courage, le Highlander jure de retrouver Maggy et ses fils, quoi qu’il lui en coûte.
Ce qu’il ignore, c’est que la jeune femme cache de lourds secrets qui, s’ils étaient découverts, pourraient anéantir sa famille. Alors que sa vie est menacée, Maggy acceptera-t-elle de remettre son destin et celui de ses enfants entre les mains de Findley McKenna, un homme qu’elle connaît à peine ? Et comment ce dernier réagira-t-il s’il découvre la vérité ?
486 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2012
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Suzan Tisdale
88 books663 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, storyteller and cheeky wench, SUZAN TISDALE lives in the Midwest with her verra handsome carpenter husband. All but one of her children have left the nest. Her pets consist of dust bunnies and a dozen poodle-sized, backyard-dwelling groundhogs – all of which run as free and unrestrained as the voices in her head. And she doesn’t own a single pair of yoga pants, much to the shock and horror of her fellow authors. She prefers to write in her pajamas.
Suzan writes Scottish historical romance/fiction, with honorable and perfectly imperfect heroes and strong, feisty heroines. And bad guys she kills off in delightfully wicked ways.
She published her first novel, Laiden’s Daughter, in December, 2011, as a gift for her mother. That one book started a journey which has led to more than twenty published titles. To date, she has sold more than 750,000 copies of her books around the world. They have been translated into Italian, French, German, and Spanish.
You will find her books in digital, paperback, and audiobook formats.
Suzan writes Scottish historical romance/fiction, with honorable and perfectly imperfect heroes and strong, feisty heroines. And bad guys she kills off in delightfully wicked ways.
She published her first novel, Laiden’s Daughter, in December, 2011, as a gift for her mother. That one book started a journey which has led to more than twenty published titles. To date, she has sold more than 750,000 copies of her books around the world. They have been translated into Italian, French, German, and Spanish.
You will find her books in digital, paperback, and audiobook formats.
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September 8, 2012
It's her daughter with husband. Loved it!
Guess what??? The author emailed me coz she can't publish her book in Smashwords due to some technical issue. How sweet of her to informed me. I know I can't buy the ebook from Amazon coz of my region but I believe I will get her book later
As a token of love being a big fan of her, I've got the pdf file for Findley's Lass
Can't wait to finish my work and curl up with Findley 
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Loved her 1st book - Laiden's daughter
This was my least favourite book - every author has at least one not-their-best book
I loved Findley but I dislike Maggy's attitude - I do understand Maggy's attitude but it's just went too long and its annoying.
The story never really hooked me - I do admit I skim alot
Disappointed 'sorry, sigh' - I'm giving another chance to Wee William's story.
Guess what??? The author emailed me coz she can't publish her book in Smashwords due to some technical issue. How sweet of her to informed me. I know I can't buy the ebook from Amazon coz of my region but I believe I will get her book later
As a token of love being a big fan of her, I've got the pdf file for Findley's Lass
Can't wait to finish my work and curl up with Findley UPDATED
Loved her 1st book - Laiden's daughter
This was my least favourite book - every author has at least one not-their-best book
I loved Findley but I dislike Maggy's attitude - I do understand Maggy's attitude but it's just went too long and its annoying.
The story never really hooked me - I do admit I skim alot
Disappointed 'sorry, sigh' - I'm giving another chance to Wee William's story.
June 24, 2018
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
The story starts off when Findley, first comes across Maggy (in book one) when following some raiders whom they learn are just five boys whose clan was dessimated by a plague, and only their mother and some elderly members are all that is left of their clan. And they are all starving and barely surviving. Findley and his men are charmed by these brave yet foolish boys who are just trying to feed themselves and their mother and what is left of their clan. Findley leaves them with three cattle and vows to return to claim Maggy's heart. When he does return, all the elderly members are killed, and the huts are burned down with Maggy and the boys all missing. They find them in the woods and find out that Maggy's son Ian has been kidnapped so that Maggy will marry a Laird who is cruel but wants her for his wife because of a secret that she is hiding. But Maggy knows that she could never find happiness with Findley, because of who her son really is.
I had been pretty excited for this one to be honest, and this was a bit disappointing of a read for me. I hate to say it but this is one of the first books from this author that was a bit of a let down for me. This author has become a favorite when reading highlander romances, but the heroine was really a bothersome character. I really DONT like characters that are judgemental and this heroine was really like that. I understand that her late husband wasn't the best man in the world, but its like she expected every man to be bad to her. And it was obvious...even to her....that Findley wasn't like that. And Findley is such a NICE hero, and I didn't care for how she treats him continually throughout most of the story. So even though there are many other enjoyable qualities to the story, the heroine is what made the story a struggle to read and "listen" to.
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The story starts off when Findley, first comes across Maggy (in book one) when following some raiders whom they learn are just five boys whose clan was dessimated by a plague, and only their mother and some elderly members are all that is left of their clan. And they are all starving and barely surviving. Findley and his men are charmed by these brave yet foolish boys who are just trying to feed themselves and their mother and what is left of their clan. Findley leaves them with three cattle and vows to return to claim Maggy's heart. When he does return, all the elderly members are killed, and the huts are burned down with Maggy and the boys all missing. They find them in the woods and find out that Maggy's son Ian has been kidnapped so that Maggy will marry a Laird who is cruel but wants her for his wife because of a secret that she is hiding. But Maggy knows that she could never find happiness with Findley, because of who her son really is.
I had been pretty excited for this one to be honest, and this was a bit disappointing of a read for me. I hate to say it but this is one of the first books from this author that was a bit of a let down for me. This author has become a favorite when reading highlander romances, but the heroine was really a bothersome character. I really DONT like characters that are judgemental and this heroine was really like that. I understand that her late husband wasn't the best man in the world, but its like she expected every man to be bad to her. And it was obvious...even to her....that Findley wasn't like that. And Findley is such a NICE hero, and I didn't care for how she treats him continually throughout most of the story. So even though there are many other enjoyable qualities to the story, the heroine is what made the story a struggle to read and "listen" to.
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January 28, 2013
I never learn. Just because I liked one book by an author, does not mean that I will like all of their books. Which is exactly what happened here. Frankly the premise of this book didn't interest me in the first place, but I figured that because I loved Laiden's Daughter I would love this. Wrong.
As I said the premise didn't interest me, largely because it was based on love at first sight. Which I don't believe in. Lust at first sight, absolutely. But I don't think you can love someone without knowing their personality. And because of that, I thought Findley was crazy to be running after this woman, and even crazier to think himself in love with her when was proving herself to be a bit shrewish. I'm not saying that her actions weren't justifiable given the circumstances, but they were hardly ones that would endear a person to her. So in the beginning I found Findley crazy for thinking he loved Maggy and Maggy hard to tolerate, let alone like. And on top of that Findley had apparently built up in his head what he though Maggy would be like and it was the complete opposite to what she turned out to be, so I couldn't understand why he loved her.
There were two historical inaccurecies that bothered me. This first point might not seem important, but it stuck with me. How would a peasant woman in 14th century Scotland know about Greek mythology? Three times Maggy damned someone to Hades and all I could think was how she would even know about Hades. She was and I can't imagine anywhere in there that she would have learned about the Greeks. Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? Probably not.
Second, and this was referenced but never actually explained,
The latter half of the book got better, which I why I gave this a 2 rather and a 1. By then, IMO, there was some basis for Findley and Maggy's feelings for each other and the author started to infuse the story with some of the humor that I loved in Laiden's Daughter. I think the Epilogue was my favorite part of the entire book.
There were a number of grammatical errors - whether due to editing or Kindle, I don't know - but I noticed a number of words missing in sentences and, less frequently, missing letters and extra words. I haven't noticed anyone else comment on this though, so maybe its just my Kindle. But it happened at least a dozen times.
As I said the premise didn't interest me, largely because it was based on love at first sight. Which I don't believe in. Lust at first sight, absolutely. But I don't think you can love someone without knowing their personality. And because of that, I thought Findley was crazy to be running after this woman, and even crazier to think himself in love with her when was proving herself to be a bit shrewish. I'm not saying that her actions weren't justifiable given the circumstances, but they were hardly ones that would endear a person to her. So in the beginning I found Findley crazy for thinking he loved Maggy and Maggy hard to tolerate, let alone like. And on top of that Findley had apparently built up in his head what he though Maggy would be like and it was the complete opposite to what she turned out to be, so I couldn't understand why he loved her.
There were two historical inaccurecies that bothered me. This first point might not seem important, but it stuck with me. How would a peasant woman in 14th century Scotland know about Greek mythology? Three times Maggy damned someone to Hades and all I could think was how she would even know about Hades. She was and I can't imagine anywhere in there that she would have learned about the Greeks. Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? Probably not.
Second, and this was referenced but never actually explained,
The latter half of the book got better, which I why I gave this a 2 rather and a 1. By then, IMO, there was some basis for Findley and Maggy's feelings for each other and the author started to infuse the story with some of the humor that I loved in Laiden's Daughter. I think the Epilogue was my favorite part of the entire book.
There were a number of grammatical errors - whether due to editing or Kindle, I don't know - but I noticed a number of words missing in sentences and, less frequently, missing letters and extra words. I haven't noticed anyone else comment on this though, so maybe its just my Kindle. But it happened at least a dozen times.
May 12, 2015
In general, Suzan Tisdale’s writing style moves you right into the story. Her stories cater to my heart and the goodness of men—well some men, that is, who can be called heroes. There are moments to her bard which I liken to chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. They melt on the palette where one is not enough. I’ve been thoroughly delighted with this series. I thrill to know I’ve still one more to read. On the whole her stories, even though there is plenty of internal and external conflict, emphasize the appeal of her hero and heroine which have sterling characters. Consequently, the reader is uplifted throughout the read rather than disgusted with the lot of man. This here is one lass who will pick up any story Suzan Tisdale puts her pen to.
Findley belongs to the McKenna clan where many a good man protects his own. It’s a clan any warrior would be proud to protect for their laird is fair. From the moment he met Maggy, he knew her to be special, special to him. His challenge was for her to see he could be the same to her. A man of patience and tenderness along with a huge heart, let alone his handsome features would make him a catch for any woman. But beauty and love are not so easy for the plucking. Maggy truly tries his patience and is someone to contend with when angered. She hides her past, making it even harder for him to protect her. So more times than not, they are at odds further frustrating our hero. He needs for her to swoon with admiration at his feet, not the bantering and bickering they so much engage. But all made this a glorious, entertaining story.
This is a story where a woman learns to accept adversity, to live alone because it’s safer, to be thought dead by her family. Her past continues to haunt her, always looking behind her back. She’s strong, intelligent and lives through physical hardship; out in harsh weather, little food, tortuous days on horseback, poisoned twice, and maltreated by men out to do her harm. But through it all she holds to her dignity and like a lioness, fights for her children.
Because of her past, Maggy didn’t trust men for they all had some kind of string attached to what they offered. She certainly couldn’t give in to Findley’s charm and had a very hard time trusting him. But she needed help and he offered. What did he want in return? She had secrets to keep, MUST keep and getting close to anyone may put them in danger and expose her.
We don’t pick whom we fall in love with and Maggy realizes she’s in love with Findley, but knows they can never be together. The reader doesn’t even know why, so as Findley learns of it, we do too. There are words of hurt, though they come not with hatred. Some lovely scenes very well written. Keep your tissue close.
It takes faith, trust and love to unravel the noose tightening around Maggy’s neck. Luckily Ms. Tisdale supplies them all. We get our happy ever after, whereby one more of the MacDougall clan is happily partnered with the love of his life.
I enjoyed many of the characters who I had learned to love in the other two books of the series I’ve read. They are all so brawn and kind. Wee William played a large part in this story, although this wasn’t ‘his’ story for that comes in book 3. He has some very good advice for Maggy. He told her not to let her adversary have power over her, for at that moment he wins.
The man behind Maggie’s fear was Laird Brockton, her guardian. He was a cruel man who enjoyed manipulating her. Narrator Brad Wills’ depicted this scum of a man with perfection. He uses wonderful voices for the children, very authentic, tugging the reader’s heartstrings to witness the purity of a child’s heart and how they can be pawns of a larger game. He does such a convincing rendering of Maggy, her emotions become mine. Lovely, lovely job, as usual.
Findley belongs to the McKenna clan where many a good man protects his own. It’s a clan any warrior would be proud to protect for their laird is fair. From the moment he met Maggy, he knew her to be special, special to him. His challenge was for her to see he could be the same to her. A man of patience and tenderness along with a huge heart, let alone his handsome features would make him a catch for any woman. But beauty and love are not so easy for the plucking. Maggy truly tries his patience and is someone to contend with when angered. She hides her past, making it even harder for him to protect her. So more times than not, they are at odds further frustrating our hero. He needs for her to swoon with admiration at his feet, not the bantering and bickering they so much engage. But all made this a glorious, entertaining story.
This is a story where a woman learns to accept adversity, to live alone because it’s safer, to be thought dead by her family. Her past continues to haunt her, always looking behind her back. She’s strong, intelligent and lives through physical hardship; out in harsh weather, little food, tortuous days on horseback, poisoned twice, and maltreated by men out to do her harm. But through it all she holds to her dignity and like a lioness, fights for her children.
Because of her past, Maggy didn’t trust men for they all had some kind of string attached to what they offered. She certainly couldn’t give in to Findley’s charm and had a very hard time trusting him. But she needed help and he offered. What did he want in return? She had secrets to keep, MUST keep and getting close to anyone may put them in danger and expose her.
We don’t pick whom we fall in love with and Maggy realizes she’s in love with Findley, but knows they can never be together. The reader doesn’t even know why, so as Findley learns of it, we do too. There are words of hurt, though they come not with hatred. Some lovely scenes very well written. Keep your tissue close.
It takes faith, trust and love to unravel the noose tightening around Maggy’s neck. Luckily Ms. Tisdale supplies them all. We get our happy ever after, whereby one more of the MacDougall clan is happily partnered with the love of his life.
I enjoyed many of the characters who I had learned to love in the other two books of the series I’ve read. They are all so brawn and kind. Wee William played a large part in this story, although this wasn’t ‘his’ story for that comes in book 3. He has some very good advice for Maggy. He told her not to let her adversary have power over her, for at that moment he wins.
The man behind Maggie’s fear was Laird Brockton, her guardian. He was a cruel man who enjoyed manipulating her. Narrator Brad Wills’ depicted this scum of a man with perfection. He uses wonderful voices for the children, very authentic, tugging the reader’s heartstrings to witness the purity of a child’s heart and how they can be pawns of a larger game. He does such a convincing rendering of Maggy, her emotions become mine. Lovely, lovely job, as usual.
August 3, 2016
Well, I have been looking forward to reading this book for quite some time. I bought the book in May of 2013. Well, what a disappointment it was. I gave the first book 5 stars, as I just loved it. This book wasn't even close. 2 stars is the absolute most I can give this book as it was just okay... Maggy was nothing like I thought she would be. By 50% I couldn't stand her anymore and wished to god for Findley's sake that he would have just walked off and left her to her own misery. She made me crazy... she literally ruined the book for me. I think there would have been some real potential for this book to be good if Maggy would have been the least bit likeable.
I do plan to read the next book as I've already bought it, I just hope the heroine in that book isn't a shrew as well!
I do plan to read the next book as I've already bought it, I just hope the heroine in that book isn't a shrew as well!
August 6, 2019
Love the entire series! Recommend Highly.
November 26, 2014
Setting this one aside halfway through. May finish it later. Set in Scottland, 14th Century, with Highland warriors. I sometimes like romance novels with realistic kids playing key roles. This one has five boys, ages 8 to 12. Four are orphans, living with the widow Maggy and her eight-year-old son Liam. Since her clan died of pox, Maggy is acting as mom to all five boys. Wild boys, but loyal and true. There is a mystery here. Who is little Liam? Is he of noble birth? Also, why does Buchannon want to marry Maggy? Why did Gawter's uncle bribe him into marrying Maggy? And why did her husband Gawter later try to kill her?
Kind of intriguing. However, the POV hops around like a jitterbug. Within only a page or two, the POV hopped from Maggy to Findley to Wee William, back to Findley, back to Wee William....ugh. Disorienting.
Findley fell for Maggy at first sight, but to me, Maggy is hard to understand and hard to like. In the opening chapters she hates all men, thinks they are greedy selfish beasts, like her dead husband Gawter and his uncle. But then we learn that she fully loves and trusts her 7 brothers and she had a loving father, who died when she was eight. Sooooo???? Plus, she needs to be wise and decent enough to NOT injure the very men who are helping her rescue young Ian, kidnapped by the Buchannon. Stop throwing candlesticks and stones and stools, you idiot woman! This is the same man who freely forgave your boys after they stole 30 cows, you dunce. Inconsistent characterization bugs me.
The author needs to be consistent in how she handles the language. She tries to write with credible old Scottish dialect, but then she uses the verbs "be" and "are" in the same sentence, where "be" is wrong and "are" is correct. Also, there are several typos. Words repeated. Words missing. No big deal, but distracting when I notice them.
I have to stop reading this for now. May come back to it later, but Maggy is so annoying.
On the up side, Malcom Buchannon seems like an interesting villain. Somewhat sympathetic. Not quite a cardboard character. I like the scenes when he's talking with young Ian. Also, there is little swearing. I appreciate that. The book has a slightly Christian message about doing God's bidding, and trusting God, and forgiving yourself.
By the way, I grow weary of the guilt trope. He feels guilty that most of his family died when he was fishing. At age 11!!! She feels guilty to enjoy a kiss while little Ian is still missing, kidnapped. Guilty-Schmilty! Can we have romances without self-flagellation, please?
Kind of intriguing. However, the POV hops around like a jitterbug. Within only a page or two, the POV hopped from Maggy to Findley to Wee William, back to Findley, back to Wee William....ugh. Disorienting.
Findley fell for Maggy at first sight, but to me, Maggy is hard to understand and hard to like. In the opening chapters she hates all men, thinks they are greedy selfish beasts, like her dead husband Gawter and his uncle. But then we learn that she fully loves and trusts her 7 brothers and she had a loving father, who died when she was eight. Sooooo???? Plus, she needs to be wise and decent enough to NOT injure the very men who are helping her rescue young Ian, kidnapped by the Buchannon. Stop throwing candlesticks and stones and stools, you idiot woman! This is the same man who freely forgave your boys after they stole 30 cows, you dunce. Inconsistent characterization bugs me.
The author needs to be consistent in how she handles the language. She tries to write with credible old Scottish dialect, but then she uses the verbs "be" and "are" in the same sentence, where "be" is wrong and "are" is correct. Also, there are several typos. Words repeated. Words missing. No big deal, but distracting when I notice them.
I have to stop reading this for now. May come back to it later, but Maggy is so annoying.
On the up side, Malcom Buchannon seems like an interesting villain. Somewhat sympathetic. Not quite a cardboard character. I like the scenes when he's talking with young Ian. Also, there is little swearing. I appreciate that. The book has a slightly Christian message about doing God's bidding, and trusting God, and forgiving yourself.
By the way, I grow weary of the guilt trope. He feels guilty that most of his family died when he was fishing. At age 11!!! She feels guilty to enjoy a kiss while little Ian is still missing, kidnapped. Guilty-Schmilty! Can we have romances without self-flagellation, please?
June 12, 2013
I read the first book in this series, Laiden's Daughter, and was so in love with the book! I wondered how Suzan Tisdale could ever top her first book! Well I sure found out! Findley's Lass was even better, in my opinion! Maggy's strength and determination, as well as the love for her boys is amazing! I really admired what she would and has done for them! They love and adore her so much and made me laugh when they feared her more than any warrior! As in in first book, Suzan has a way with words so that you feel as if you are right in the book with her characters! I laughed out loud and actually cried at others! There were many secrets I did not see coming at all and was taken back by a few others! You sure know how to keep your readers in your books Suzan and not want to put them down! I am so excited to start Wee William's Woman! Thank you for an AMAZING story!
August 15, 2014
3.5/5.0
This is a light Highland romance written with charming Scottish dialect, but it is its very lightness that keeps it from being truly great.
Read full review in the 2012 November issue of InD’tale Magazine.
This is a light Highland romance written with charming Scottish dialect, but it is its very lightness that keeps it from being truly great.
Read full review in the 2012 November issue of InD’tale Magazine.
September 7, 2015
Second book in this series. I can't wait for the rest.
May 7, 2016
4.5/5.0
Admittedly, its been awhile since I read this one so I don't remember the particulars. I only remember I loved it!
Admittedly, its been awhile since I read this one so I don't remember the particulars. I only remember I loved it!
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May 9, 2020I just can't do it. The heroine is mean and snarky and stupid. Her actions put people in danger and I wished the hero had walked away when he got the chance.
September 4, 2014
How can I possibly express my love and adoration of this book? Give me a couple days to get my thoughts together so I can write a coherent review ♥
Another fantastic read by Suzan Tisdale! Her characters really jump off of the page and into your heart quickly. We saw Findley briefly in Laiden's Daughter and this is, of course, his story. When he goes in search of the cattle reivers, he finds four skinny boys that took the cows to feed their clan. Findley and his men take the boys back to their clan to return them home where he meets Maggy, the boy's mother, and falls in love with at first sight.
Maggy has many secrets, the least of which is that everyone thinks she died from the pox. She adopted four of her five kids after their parents died from the same outbreak but she loves them as if they were her own. Malcolm Buchannan somehow discovers she is still alive and tries to persuade her to marry him but she refuses each time. While out with her boys hunting, she escapes his wrath when he returns, destroying her clan and kidnapping her son Ian. Findley and his men return the same day and discovers the destruction praying that Maggy and the boys are not among the devastation. When he finds them in the woods he vows that he will return Ian to her.
Their adventure to the Buchannan keep is where you really get to know the characters. The boys are very protective of their mother and are, in their own right, little warriors. Maggy and Findley are both hard headed and stubborn, so they argue a lot. I loved when Maggy thought it would be a good idea to handcuff herself to Findley when she thought he would leave her behind - she didn't really think things through before she did it.
My favorite part was near the end:
Mayhap 'twas all a dream and any moment she'd wake from it to discover she had already married Montague and had lost her own mind because of it. To be certain it was real, she reached out and pinched Fidley on his arm as hard as she could.
"Ow!" he said, looking quite perplexed. "Why did ye pinch me?"
"To see if I was dreamin'," she explained.
Findley threw his head back and laughed. "Lass, yer supposed to pinch yerself," he told her.
"Nay, I bruise easily," she told him as her lips formed into a hard line.
Now to finish the trilogy with Wee William's Woman.
Another fantastic read by Suzan Tisdale! Her characters really jump off of the page and into your heart quickly. We saw Findley briefly in Laiden's Daughter and this is, of course, his story. When he goes in search of the cattle reivers, he finds four skinny boys that took the cows to feed their clan. Findley and his men take the boys back to their clan to return them home where he meets Maggy, the boy's mother, and falls in love with at first sight.
Maggy has many secrets, the least of which is that everyone thinks she died from the pox. She adopted four of her five kids after their parents died from the same outbreak but she loves them as if they were her own. Malcolm Buchannan somehow discovers she is still alive and tries to persuade her to marry him but she refuses each time. While out with her boys hunting, she escapes his wrath when he returns, destroying her clan and kidnapping her son Ian. Findley and his men return the same day and discovers the destruction praying that Maggy and the boys are not among the devastation. When he finds them in the woods he vows that he will return Ian to her.
Their adventure to the Buchannan keep is where you really get to know the characters. The boys are very protective of their mother and are, in their own right, little warriors. Maggy and Findley are both hard headed and stubborn, so they argue a lot. I loved when Maggy thought it would be a good idea to handcuff herself to Findley when she thought he would leave her behind - she didn't really think things through before she did it.
My favorite part was near the end:
Mayhap 'twas all a dream and any moment she'd wake from it to discover she had already married Montague and had lost her own mind because of it. To be certain it was real, she reached out and pinched Fidley on his arm as hard as she could.
"Ow!" he said, looking quite perplexed. "Why did ye pinch me?"
"To see if I was dreamin'," she explained.
Findley threw his head back and laughed. "Lass, yer supposed to pinch yerself," he told her.
"Nay, I bruise easily," she told him as her lips formed into a hard line.
Now to finish the trilogy with Wee William's Woman.
February 27, 2015
Findley's Lass is the 2nd book in the 'Clan MacDougall Series' by Suzan Tisdale. I loved this book! Suzan Tisdale writes like someone that has been writing for many, many years. In truth she has only been at it for about 4. I have said it many times before, but I am so glad that I found her books. I have devoured each one as if they were my last meal.
While reading Findley's Lass, I alternated between reading it on my Kindle, and listening to the Audible audio version. Brad Wills does a stupendous job narrating the audio version!
Findley's Lass picks up where 'Laiden's Daughter' ended. Findley and his men are searching for the reivers that have stolen their clans cows, and that search leads them right to Maggy's door.
Maggy is strong willed, loyal, smart, and the mother of 5 boys. She is trying to raise her boys to be honest, and noble men. Having suffered cruelty at the hands of her now dead husband, Maggy is determined that she will never suffer through another arranged marriage. She believes that no man ever does anything for a lady, unless there is something in it for him.
Findley McKenna is a Highlander. A big, handsome, strong, honest, stubborn, and noble highlander (sigh). So when he and his men offer to help Maggy get her youngest son back, she doesn't believe that he only wants to assist her out of the kindness of his heart. Maggy accepts Findley's help, but she doesn't fully trust his motives. After all she has some secrets of her own. I adored Findley, and I believe he is my new favorite.
Findley's Lass has an easy to follow plot, and it is well developed. I was never bored while reading this book. There were many times that I laughed out loud, parts of the story brought tears to my eyes. Suzan writes beautifully! I adore that she brought a few of my favorite characters from Laiden's Daughter into the story.
There were times when I wanted to pull Maggy's hair, because of her constant doubts of Findley and his motives. I understood why it was hard for her to trust him, considering her past, but I still found it a little frustrating.
There are a few curse words, and a closed door sex scene in the book. There is also a few battle scenes, but nothing that was to graphic. If you love Scottish Historical Romance, and excellent fiction, then this series is for you.
While reading Findley's Lass, I alternated between reading it on my Kindle, and listening to the Audible audio version. Brad Wills does a stupendous job narrating the audio version!
Findley's Lass picks up where 'Laiden's Daughter' ended. Findley and his men are searching for the reivers that have stolen their clans cows, and that search leads them right to Maggy's door.
Maggy is strong willed, loyal, smart, and the mother of 5 boys. She is trying to raise her boys to be honest, and noble men. Having suffered cruelty at the hands of her now dead husband, Maggy is determined that she will never suffer through another arranged marriage. She believes that no man ever does anything for a lady, unless there is something in it for him.
Findley McKenna is a Highlander. A big, handsome, strong, honest, stubborn, and noble highlander (sigh). So when he and his men offer to help Maggy get her youngest son back, she doesn't believe that he only wants to assist her out of the kindness of his heart. Maggy accepts Findley's help, but she doesn't fully trust his motives. After all she has some secrets of her own. I adored Findley, and I believe he is my new favorite.
Findley's Lass has an easy to follow plot, and it is well developed. I was never bored while reading this book. There were many times that I laughed out loud, parts of the story brought tears to my eyes. Suzan writes beautifully! I adore that she brought a few of my favorite characters from Laiden's Daughter into the story.
There were times when I wanted to pull Maggy's hair, because of her constant doubts of Findley and his motives. I understood why it was hard for her to trust him, considering her past, but I still found it a little frustrating.
There are a few curse words, and a closed door sex scene in the book. There is also a few battle scenes, but nothing that was to graphic. If you love Scottish Historical Romance, and excellent fiction, then this series is for you.
February 11, 2015
It was a chance meeting that brought Findley McKenna and Maggy Boyle together, but from the first moment, the independent widow had stolen Findley’s heart. Unable to think of anything but the fiery-haired lass, Findley returns to offer her a home in which to raise her five foster boys. But when he arrives in the little valley Maggy calls home, he finds only destruction and death. Fearing the worst, Findley searches the ruins and is relieved to find that Maggy and four of her boys have escaped the massacre, but her fifth son has been taken as hostage by an evil Laird hell-bent on forcing Maggy to marry him.
Can Findley win Maggy’s trust? Can they rescue Ian? Can Findley get Maggy to spill her secrets and ultimately, can they overcome the many challenges that threaten to keep them apart?
I have a certain fondness - perhaps even an obsession for all things Scottish, most especially Scots fiction heroes. Scottish men are stereotypically brave, handsome warriors - and I quite like that stereotype. Novels set in the highlands often also include sweeping descriptions of the foggy lochs and heather-strewn hills - another huge plus in my opinion.
Sadly, ‘Findley’s lass’ was lacking in both these areas. While it was a pleasant story, I felt the characters of Findley and Maggie were not strong enough for my liking. The antagonists were overly-evil and stereo-typical, and I would have preferred to see some kind of redeeming quality in both of them for more reader conflict. There was very little descriptive writing, which is such a shame in this amazing setting. The story, I felt was too long with too many crests and falls and could have been simplified. The metaphors were cliche, and the excessive use of the words ‘braw’ and ‘tetched’ became positively irritating in the second half of the book.
Overall, it was a lightly entertaining novel and I still enjoyed parts of it, like the character of William, who was stronger in personality that Findley in my opinion. The little bits of humor also kept me going.
Audible narrator: I felt that the narrator was overly-dramatic in this performance.
Can Findley win Maggy’s trust? Can they rescue Ian? Can Findley get Maggy to spill her secrets and ultimately, can they overcome the many challenges that threaten to keep them apart?
I have a certain fondness - perhaps even an obsession for all things Scottish, most especially Scots fiction heroes. Scottish men are stereotypically brave, handsome warriors - and I quite like that stereotype. Novels set in the highlands often also include sweeping descriptions of the foggy lochs and heather-strewn hills - another huge plus in my opinion.
Sadly, ‘Findley’s lass’ was lacking in both these areas. While it was a pleasant story, I felt the characters of Findley and Maggie were not strong enough for my liking. The antagonists were overly-evil and stereo-typical, and I would have preferred to see some kind of redeeming quality in both of them for more reader conflict. There was very little descriptive writing, which is such a shame in this amazing setting. The story, I felt was too long with too many crests and falls and could have been simplified. The metaphors were cliche, and the excessive use of the words ‘braw’ and ‘tetched’ became positively irritating in the second half of the book.
Overall, it was a lightly entertaining novel and I still enjoyed parts of it, like the character of William, who was stronger in personality that Findley in my opinion. The little bits of humor also kept me going.
Audible narrator: I felt that the narrator was overly-dramatic in this performance.
November 3, 2014
A new author that was recommended to me on Amazon.
I fell in love with Findley McKenna! I am glad I have Wee William's story or I would feel absolutely bereft.
Maggy is a very good heroine but I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to rip my hair out by the roots because she was so stubborn about no one knowing her secrets. However, when everything begins to fall apart and she reveals everything she has some real doozies. Near the end I began to understand why she was so distrustful of men, and why she was so hard about keeping herself to herself.
Women are rarely treated well in these earlier centuries (this is the 12th) and so it is good to see a well-written heroine who goes against the norm. Maggy is strong for her sons -- boys she adopted when they had no one else after plague took their families. Maggy herself has a son but she treats them all as if they were born of her.
It's terrifying to think that on the whim of a cruel man Maggy could so easily lose hearth, home, her dignity, and her children. An unscrupulous, cruel man would think nothing of either throwing the children away into the elements or outright killing them.
To learn that there are men such as Findley and his men makes you want to breath a sigh of relief. You know that no matter what happens to Maggy Findley will make it right.
There were a few funny bits in the story, and the sons you will love. I wept at one point, and without revealing any spoilers if you read, I'm sure you can figure out where.
This is a book to keep. Something to re-read on those quiet nights when it is better to read a good story rather than watching something on television.
I fell in love with Findley McKenna! I am glad I have Wee William's story or I would feel absolutely bereft.
Maggy is a very good heroine but I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to rip my hair out by the roots because she was so stubborn about no one knowing her secrets. However, when everything begins to fall apart and she reveals everything she has some real doozies. Near the end I began to understand why she was so distrustful of men, and why she was so hard about keeping herself to herself.
Women are rarely treated well in these earlier centuries (this is the 12th) and so it is good to see a well-written heroine who goes against the norm. Maggy is strong for her sons -- boys she adopted when they had no one else after plague took their families. Maggy herself has a son but she treats them all as if they were born of her.
It's terrifying to think that on the whim of a cruel man Maggy could so easily lose hearth, home, her dignity, and her children. An unscrupulous, cruel man would think nothing of either throwing the children away into the elements or outright killing them.
To learn that there are men such as Findley and his men makes you want to breath a sigh of relief. You know that no matter what happens to Maggy Findley will make it right.
There were a few funny bits in the story, and the sons you will love. I wept at one point, and without revealing any spoilers if you read, I'm sure you can figure out where.
This is a book to keep. Something to re-read on those quiet nights when it is better to read a good story rather than watching something on television.
September 1, 2014
This book was a lot better than the first one, Laidan's Daughter, although I enjoyed it, too. In this one, Findley's Lass, the plot is more tightly woven. I got a little irked at Maggy from time to time, but not in a bad way. I just wanted her to tell Findley what was going on. Good grief, he's such a hero he could have handled anything! And I really like his character. He was strong but tender. The patience he shows towards Maggy would have melted anyone's heart. The characters are really drawn well in this one, too. Once I got 1/3 of the way through I had trouble putting it down. And I found myself thinking about the characters after the book was done. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the author does change character viewpoint in the middle of scenes, and while it didn't usually jar me too much I find any change of that sort irritating. I also thought some of the fights between Findley and Maggy were a bit forced. Not enough to mar the overall enjoyability of the book though. There are also a few times when words are repeated too closely together and the verbage could be tightened up. But, all in all, a good read. And I just bought the 3rd book in the series and can't wait to start reading later tonight. Suzan Tisdale is becoming another of my new favorite authors. However, I will warn some of my followers that while this isn't a bodice ripper, and there are no graphic sex scenes, the author does allude to some rather racy bed scenes. Nothing graphic, but the images and messages are clear. If you are offended by that then don't pick this one up.
September 25, 2012
I LOVED Findley's Lass. Suzan Tisdale has done an amazing job of building a world from long ago and sucking you in!
Findley's Lass actually begins in Laiden's Daughter. However, you do not have to read Laiden's Daughter in order to follow Findley's Lass. It stands on it's own. The advantage to reading Laiden's Daughter first is you've met the other characters in the story and have some background on Findley.
Suzan has created characters that you love. You find yourself rooting for them, crying for them, and cheering when they get what they want. Maggy is a strong woman, fighting to live in a man's world. She does all of this without being a harpy or bitchy. She takes what life has given her and does the very best she can. She's not afraid to fight for her kids and will do what she must in order to protect them.
Findley is an honorable man. He'll falls for Maggy and decides to take care of her. The only problem is he has to find her first. Once he does, he just has to convince her to let him in. On top of that, he has to rescue Maggy's son, keep Maggy from being forced into marriage with a brute, and oh yeah, keep a war from starting. All in a day's work for a highlander!
I love this series and I'm eagerly awaiting the next one!
Findley's Lass actually begins in Laiden's Daughter. However, you do not have to read Laiden's Daughter in order to follow Findley's Lass. It stands on it's own. The advantage to reading Laiden's Daughter first is you've met the other characters in the story and have some background on Findley.
Suzan has created characters that you love. You find yourself rooting for them, crying for them, and cheering when they get what they want. Maggy is a strong woman, fighting to live in a man's world. She does all of this without being a harpy or bitchy. She takes what life has given her and does the very best she can. She's not afraid to fight for her kids and will do what she must in order to protect them.
Findley is an honorable man. He'll falls for Maggy and decides to take care of her. The only problem is he has to find her first. Once he does, he just has to convince her to let him in. On top of that, he has to rescue Maggy's son, keep Maggy from being forced into marriage with a brute, and oh yeah, keep a war from starting. All in a day's work for a highlander!
I love this series and I'm eagerly awaiting the next one!
July 31, 2013
I read the second installment quickly after Laidens Daughter. I loved how Findley and Maggie's character was written. Although it seemed they assumed the other was different than what they seemed. But sometimes in a romance and ESP in a historical that's how it usually happens.
Who doesn't love a highlander who is brae strong honorable and full of a deeper love than ever imaginable? I love reading characters/ heroes that are so alpha but the have insecurities or vulnerabilities that lie deep under the skin. They get scared if what they protect us harmed or hurt but they keep hold and become a fearless leader who will stop at nothing to protect them. That is Findleys character.
Maggie's is a mother of 5 but some are adopted. She has to be a strong independent woman to take care if all boys and be a leader.
This book was a great read. However book one is still my favorite so far. I loved reading g this and can't wait to dive into WWW. No 3 in the series! Happy reading!
Who doesn't love a highlander who is brae strong honorable and full of a deeper love than ever imaginable? I love reading characters/ heroes that are so alpha but the have insecurities or vulnerabilities that lie deep under the skin. They get scared if what they protect us harmed or hurt but they keep hold and become a fearless leader who will stop at nothing to protect them. That is Findleys character.
Maggie's is a mother of 5 but some are adopted. She has to be a strong independent woman to take care if all boys and be a leader.
This book was a great read. However book one is still my favorite so far. I loved reading g this and can't wait to dive into WWW. No 3 in the series! Happy reading!
June 7, 2014
I have yet to read a book by Suzan Tisdale that I did not love. This was no exception. When Highlander Findley comes upon a poor group of Highlanders held together by Maggy, a strong woman with one child of her own and several adopted, all boys, he is immediately smitten. But as he plans to return with wagons loaded with supplies, he finds the group gone, the old folk murdered and Maggy and the boys missing. His only lead, a scrap of cloth belonging to the Buchanans. his old enemies. Sworn to find her and the boys, he is caught up in a tantalizing mystery about Maggy who seems to be afraid to accept his help.
May 9, 2017
This series seems, starting with Laiden's Daughter to follow a trend of braw, honerable men trying to protect strong, intelligent, compassionate yet obstinate women being bedeviled by disgusting, corrupt men.
Love the characters, plot & settings. Plenty of adventure, mystry & time for characters to form meaningful yet thwarted relationship.
Off to read Wee William's Woman fierce warrior but a gentle giant.
Love the characters, plot & settings. Plenty of adventure, mystry & time for characters to form meaningful yet thwarted relationship.
Off to read Wee William's Woman fierce warrior but a gentle giant.
September 12, 2012
I'll admit that in the beginning, I couldn't feel the chemistry between Findley and Maggy (maybe that is because I had just finished reading Laiden's Daughter, which I loved, and thought the second book in the series couldn't compare) and I almost set the book aside. That being said, I'm glad that I decided to continue reading, because I found that I really enjoyed this story. The story line, the characters, the humorous banter between Findley and Maggy. Will definitely recommend this book with a "thumbs up".
February 25, 2013
I really liked this book. It was an enjoyable read and the characters really caught me. Of course, the first one was better, but still. One note though, I did find it a little creepy when I read that the cover is actually the author's daughter and husband. I think it's awesome that she wanted to include them in this, but considering that they are supposed to represent characters that fall in love and get intimate, just kind of made me uncomfortable. On that note, her daughter is beautiful. =D Will definitely read more books from this author.
July 31, 2013
I loved this book. I loved everything about this story. I could not put it down. The main characters Findley and Maggy were everything you want in main characters. The secondary characters from the last book and the new ones Maggy's boys just made this book all the more wonderful. You will laugh, cry, bite your nails and cheer through out this book.
I could say so much more but I don't want to spoil anything. So please read this series you'll love it. Hey and there's a lot of hot men in kilts.
My only complaint is some editing errors but they did not take away from the story.
I could say so much more but I don't want to spoil anything. So please read this series you'll love it. Hey and there's a lot of hot men in kilts.
My only complaint is some editing errors but they did not take away from the story.
March 15, 2014
As an addict to audible I listened, might have to do with being able not having to exit the world of books while I have to attend my chores. Anyhow, I loved the story, a few times Miss Tisdale caught me of guard thinking, ok, that must be the end, nooooooooo,it kept going. Now don't you go and think ,dang it, must be boringly dragged on and on. Quiet the opposite. The entire time I was spell bound, couldn't stop listening till I knew for sure Findley's had his lass safe and for good. Love,love,love it. I can recommend this book in any of the availability with good conscience.
June 7, 2014
Findley and Maggy deserve each other both in the good and bad sense of the term! Its a great read and if you've read the previous book, its even more delightful to get to read more about these other characters. I especially liked how the children added more to the story instead of being nuisances or empty fillers as theyre oft resigned to in most novels with children involved. If anything, this book is a very successful teaser to the next novel which is about Wee William. To me, he was the inbidden hero in this story. Can't wait!
September 24, 2012
Boy does Ms. Tisdale weave a tale! She introduces minor, but important, side characters introduced throughout the book but in a way that doesn't leave the reader confused over who's who. Bits of humor and raw emotions leave the reader engaged and eager for the next page. And while this book can be read as a stand alone, the reader is given little updates on characters from "Laiden's Daughter". I will definitely read her next book!
October 29, 2012
4.8!!! Oh baby!...I love this author! It's like having all a girls insecurities, failings, strengths and bravado laid out for you in a story. I think it's verra (ha ha) easy to identify with her characters...male/or female. The hot and cold of the tempers and passion flaring from all the heroes in this story made for a fast paced, sweet, funny romantic adventure that I loved! Now...I just have to wait until freaking Wee Williams story in the summer....Ugh!
June 12, 2013
One of the best books I have read in romance novels. Findleys lass is the second in the series, and doesn't disappoint. The leading lady Maggy is strong, willful and a hot temper women, who has manage to capture Findleys heart without meaning to. With Maggy's boys and herself getting into trouble here and there, there sure is adventure for these highland warriors. This book will bring laughter and tears and a very enjoyable journey thru bravery and love.. i Highly recommend Findley's Lass..
July 9, 2014
wow just finished Findley's Lass by Suzan Tisdale another awesome book, this lady can sure put you on the edge of your seat with her books , won't give any spoilers ,just you have to read this book, i cried a few times got angry and fustrated with Maggy ,FINDLEY was one very patient man , thats all i am leaving you with , find out for yourselves and get the book , thanks again Suzan for another great book
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