Beloved Warrior

Beloved Trilogy #3

by Patricia Potter

Driven from his ancestral home, Patrick Maclean has spent the last six years as a prisoner aboard a slave ship. Embittered by his family's refusal to pay a ransom to free him, he vows to one day claim his rightful place as the Maclean heir -- and exact vengeance on his father and brothers. Finally, when the mutiny he has plotted succeeds, he gets his chance. But he suddenly finds himself saddled with a most unsettlingly beautiful hostage.

Juliana Mendoza is on her way to a marriage with an English nobleman when the enslaved oarsmen on her ship mutiny, and she's taken captive by their leader, a powerful Scottish warrior. But as weeks pass, she discovers a reluctant kindness and compassion lurking beneath Patrick's gruff exterior, and her terror gradually turns to smoldering attraction. And yet she has no choice. If she is to save her mother, along with the man she had grown to love, she must marry her intended -- even if it destroys her newly awakened heart.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Scotland, Adult

339 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Virginia Tican · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the way the author do not make use of a reckless heroine's rash actions to save the day and sacrifice herself for the good of all thus getting herself into the villain/s' hands tired and annoying plot style. For that alone plus a cleverly crafted tried and true formula given a refreshing twist most definitely have my vote. She did it, too in the first book and that got me to read this one. Juliana Mendoza's family's fortunes (unknown to her) mostly come from trade shipping manned by galley slaves. The "Sofia" is taking Juliana and her maid to England for a political marriage... underneath the ship, is Patrick Maclean and some other unfortunate individuals chained to a row of benches who row to the beat of the drum when there is no wind. For 7 long years ever since the heir to Inverleith had been sold to Mendoza when his ransom has not been paid despite several demands... he had been called "One" for being the lone survivor of many turn~overs of galley~rowers... and now he is ready for his Freedom by starting a mutiny. This is Patrick's story.

P.S. ~ Whatever happened to Patrick's suspicions that his being thrown in prison before being sold as a slave to Mendoza was a plot by his clan's enemies? What happened to those messages demanding payment for his ransom? Were they even sent? Or were they intercepted?...

[Tammy Walton Grant · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish this one - it started out ok, but didn't really hold my interest. The story was more interesting than the romance, if that makes any sense. The H/h were just meh for me, but I did like the way the author wrote about the heroine's feelings for the hero. She LUSTED after him, felt amazing chemistry with him, and went for it. But then didn't do anything about it.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nel terzo volume della serie sui fratelli McLean ritroviamo Patrick, tenuto prigioniero ormai da sei anni su una nave di schiavi. Sulla stessa barca si trova anche Juliana, che insieme allo zio si sta recando in Inghilterra per incontrare e sposare un uomo mai visto prima. Un matrimonio combinato che proprio non va giù alla ragazza. Patrick coglie l'occasione per ribellarsi insieme agli altri schiavi e conquista la nave uccidendo l'equipaggio e anche lo zio di Juliana.
La ragazza si ritrova così prigioniera di Patrick: si è salvata dal matrimonio ma ora non sa cosa l'aspetta. Impareranno a conoscersi e Juliana scoprirà un uomo buono, forte e determinato ad riottenere la sua libertà.

Un libro davvero ben scritto e molto scorrevole che si leggere tranquillamente senza aver letto le due storie precedenti. C'è azione, sentimento, passione, tutti gli ingredienti sono al posto giusto.
Ho ammirato molto la forza di Patrick e il coraggio di Juliana. Insieme i due sono molto carini.
Approvato.

[Malika-Liki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story. The journey from slavery on a Spanish boat to the intrigue of the Scottish Court and political intrigue between England, Spain, and Scotland. A wonderful story of pride, justice, revenge, of healing, brotherhood and companionship and of course of love and tenderness. I loved the depth of the characters. Of Patrick, Diego, Manuel, Rory, Juliana, Denny, Lachlan...

[Leticia Vega · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was ok. nothing to gush about. a fast and easy read. the romance was blah. but the rest of the story was interesting enough to hold my attention, barely. like the other books in the series, the ending is quickly wrapped up

[Diana M. Caruthers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read and the 3rd book in the trilogy. There is definitely room for more books in this series and the author has the talent to pull it off. I enjoyed reading Patrick,s story and being able to revisit the couples from the previous 2 books. Definitely worth reading.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving over more to the perspective of the older brother, there is more reaching in this story to provide yet another Romeo and Juliet type tale.

[Emiilia HelloBookLovers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still a great book to read. I've been wondering about the charicter "Diego". He's been full of mistery and I think I'd like to read more about him. At the Epilogue at the end of the book, it looked that the author wanted to make another series about Diego, but then stopped for some reason. Its seemed to me that this is the last of the Beloved series. =( I hope one day that she consider publishing a book about Diego. I really really hope so.

GREAT BOOK PATRICIA POTTER. I'll never tire in reading ur books.

[Saga · Rating 3 out of 5]

=15+15+25+10

Juliana Mendoza
virginal, stubborn, duty over love

Patrick Maclean
slave, stubborn, (and I put an arrow from Juliana's duty over love next to stubborn here LOL, so) duty over love

Story
cuz of the plot for some reason I read page by page the whole book. I didn't get bored, maybe because of Diego & Denny!

YAY
DIEGO & DENNY

Fav things to mention:

pg 154
"Oh" Rory exclaimed. "How did you survive?"
"I was too angry to die." [Patrick]

"Bonny' & mayhap too much? UGH >:0! LOL

[C J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful Scottish romance, full of emotions and enhanced by charming and not so charming characters. An easy engaging enjoyable read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of 5