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Clan MacKenzie #3
Betrayed
A BASTARD DAUGHTER
Sarah MacKenzie believed herself to be the love child of Lachlan MacKenzie, duke of Ross. But the discovery that no noble blood ran in her veins left her devastated, and unable to trust MacKenzie's love. Sarah fled the Highlands for Edinburgh, and opened her heart to the city's orphans ... to bury her pain and begin a new life.
A FORGOTTEN SECOND SON
Estranged from his mother, whose affections centered around her eldest son, handsome Michael Elliot joined the East India Company. But years later a family crisis drew him home, to aid in his mother's scheme to seduce Sarah --- and her generous dowry --- into the impoverished Elliot family.
DECEPTION --- AND DESIRE --- UNITED THEM
Bound by his sense of honor, Michael set out to win Sarah's heart. Sarah, far from the family that loved her, slowly surrendered to his charms. Though ill-fated at the start, their alliance blossomed into a passionate union ... and together they began to unveil the healing power of love ...
Sarah MacKenzie believed herself to be the love child of Lachlan MacKenzie, duke of Ross. But the discovery that no noble blood ran in her veins left her devastated, and unable to trust MacKenzie's love. Sarah fled the Highlands for Edinburgh, and opened her heart to the city's orphans ... to bury her pain and begin a new life.
A FORGOTTEN SECOND SON
Estranged from his mother, whose affections centered around her eldest son, handsome Michael Elliot joined the East India Company. But years later a family crisis drew him home, to aid in his mother's scheme to seduce Sarah --- and her generous dowry --- into the impoverished Elliot family.
DECEPTION --- AND DESIRE --- UNITED THEM
Bound by his sense of honor, Michael set out to win Sarah's heart. Sarah, far from the family that loved her, slowly surrendered to his charms. Though ill-fated at the start, their alliance blossomed into a passionate union ... and together they began to unveil the healing power of love ...
289 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1995
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About the author
Arnette Lamb
19 books66 followersArnette Lamb was an American writer of 13 romance novels from 1995 to 1998. She was born in 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and she died prematurely from cancer on September 18, 1998. Her funeral service was held in the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas.
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January 1, 2023
2.5 rounds up to three stars for me.
Pull quotes/notes
"'Her younger son is very persuasive.' An understatement; since saying good night, Sarah couldn't stop thinking about him, his charitable gesture, his hand fondling her breast.
No man had ever touched her there.
She trembled at the memory." (82) so charitable!
"Sarah hadn't considered that, and were she honest with herself, the possibility that he belonged to another woman troubled her." (83) belonged.
"Overconfidence had led to her temporary downfall, but she was sensible Sarah MacKenzie. She had suffered a brief lapse in judgment. Henceforth, she would set the tone of their meetings, and keep their association amiable—certainly no more fondling." (85) certainly
"'That's all behind us, Michael, and now that I've told you something about me, will you please tell me if you are married?'
He sprang to his feet, pulled her up and into his arms." (118) that is...not an answe
"Desire turned to lust, and with sad acceptance, he knew he must step away or take her here in the library." (119) sad
"He smelled of masculine illusions conjured by a woman in love." (128) *no words just applause at the purple prose*
"She grew damp in hidden places, and as he continued his loving assault on her senses, she discovered an odd feeling of emptiness deep in her woman's core." (263) HIDDEN PLACES
"'A Stewart will again sit on the throne at Westminster Abbey before I give her to you, you foosty scunner.'" (286) A+ scots would Scot again
Pull quotes/notes
"'Her younger son is very persuasive.' An understatement; since saying good night, Sarah couldn't stop thinking about him, his charitable gesture, his hand fondling her breast.
No man had ever touched her there.
She trembled at the memory." (82) so charitable!
"Sarah hadn't considered that, and were she honest with herself, the possibility that he belonged to another woman troubled her." (83) belonged.
"Overconfidence had led to her temporary downfall, but she was sensible Sarah MacKenzie. She had suffered a brief lapse in judgment. Henceforth, she would set the tone of their meetings, and keep their association amiable—certainly no more fondling." (85) certainly
"'That's all behind us, Michael, and now that I've told you something about me, will you please tell me if you are married?'
He sprang to his feet, pulled her up and into his arms." (118) that is...not an answe
"Desire turned to lust, and with sad acceptance, he knew he must step away or take her here in the library." (119) sad
"He smelled of masculine illusions conjured by a woman in love." (128) *no words just applause at the purple prose*
"She grew damp in hidden places, and as he continued his loving assault on her senses, she discovered an odd feeling of emptiness deep in her woman's core." (263) HIDDEN PLACES
"'A Stewart will again sit on the throne at Westminster Abbey before I give her to you, you foosty scunner.'" (286) A+ scots would Scot again
May 1, 2023
I actually give it 3 but the previous times I read it I considered it a 5 so I rated it the average.
Sarah feels betrayed when her "father" tells her she's not really his daughter but the daughter of a close friend of the family. This book never explains why her birth father didn't claim her even though he acted like a beloved uncle while she grew up.
Michael has been away from home for 15 yrs. He returns home to a mother who thinks only of her oldest, wastrel son (Henry) who was betrothed to Sarah until she broke off the engagement. Michael's mother is still insisting that Henry, now in prison for cheating at cards and not paying his debts, should get Sarah's dowry. Michael puts up with his mother's terrible treatment and I hated it. I absolutely despised how Michael was giving his horrid mother his hard-earned money instead of telling her he had none and that she should sell her jewels, paintings or whatever to pay his brother's debts and travel money to visit him.
I loved Sarah's orphans in the book.
I liked the romance between Sarah and Michael once Sarah stopped blaming Michael for his family's actions.
The ending was rushed and didn't feel satisfying.
Sarah feels betrayed when her "father" tells her she's not really his daughter but the daughter of a close friend of the family. This book never explains why her birth father didn't claim her even though he acted like a beloved uncle while she grew up.
Michael has been away from home for 15 yrs. He returns home to a mother who thinks only of her oldest, wastrel son (Henry) who was betrothed to Sarah until she broke off the engagement. Michael's mother is still insisting that Henry, now in prison for cheating at cards and not paying his debts, should get Sarah's dowry. Michael puts up with his mother's terrible treatment and I hated it. I absolutely despised how Michael was giving his horrid mother his hard-earned money instead of telling her he had none and that she should sell her jewels, paintings or whatever to pay his brother's debts and travel money to visit him.
I loved Sarah's orphans in the book.
I liked the romance between Sarah and Michael once Sarah stopped blaming Michael for his family's actions.
The ending was rushed and didn't feel satisfying.
April 6, 2021
Another reread. I liked it better than the previous book in the series. Sarah's feelings of betrayal were believable and Michael wasn't as obnoxious as her father. There were many times I felt like I missed something. I would re-read whole passages to try and figure out how I lost a conversation.
Overall, it's ok.
Overall, it's ok.
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