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Border Lord
Proud and untamed...
Bastard son of English father and Scots mother, Duncan Maxwell is as untamed as the Scottish borderland he defends. Proud and stubborn, he had a fierce hatred for his father's kin, but with seven motherless children to feed, he can't afford to turn away the half-drowned English woman brought to his doorstep. her fine rings and clothes tell this powerful, fearsome warrior that she will ransom well. He doesn't expect this tart, no-nonsense female to take over his household, open her arms to his children, and duel warring emotions within his own heart.
Daring and determined...
Catherine Armstrong survives a murderous plot and shipwreck only to become hostage to the notorious Black Bastard of the Scottish Western March, a legendary outlaw who makes no secret of his hatred for anything English. She's determined to protect her family from extortion, but her handsome, compelling captor awakens the passion she has so long denied. Despite the whispers that he brings doom to any woman who dares to love him, Duncan Maxwell captures her heart. Yet Duncan is ruled by dangerous torment, and obsessed with the past she has unwittingly brought back into his life. But in this turbulent country where passion rages as wild as the wind over the moors, land and love are meant to be fought for..and won.
Bastard son of English father and Scots mother, Duncan Maxwell is as untamed as the Scottish borderland he defends. Proud and stubborn, he had a fierce hatred for his father's kin, but with seven motherless children to feed, he can't afford to turn away the half-drowned English woman brought to his doorstep. her fine rings and clothes tell this powerful, fearsome warrior that she will ransom well. He doesn't expect this tart, no-nonsense female to take over his household, open her arms to his children, and duel warring emotions within his own heart.
Daring and determined...
Catherine Armstrong survives a murderous plot and shipwreck only to become hostage to the notorious Black Bastard of the Scottish Western March, a legendary outlaw who makes no secret of his hatred for anything English. She's determined to protect her family from extortion, but her handsome, compelling captor awakens the passion she has so long denied. Despite the whispers that he brings doom to any woman who dares to love him, Duncan Maxwell captures her heart. Yet Duncan is ruled by dangerous torment, and obsessed with the past she has unwittingly brought back into his life. But in this turbulent country where passion rages as wild as the wind over the moors, land and love are meant to be fought for..and won.
370 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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January 1, 2019
This is one of my go-to's when I feel a need for a little old school romance. It's an easy re-read (probably because I've read it so many times), and yet every time I pick it up I find something new in it.
March 17, 2017
I read this after some friends sent me on a quest in my shelves to find Scottish-themed romances. It turns out I do own a couple! So I finally read one. It was enjoyable and good for spring break.
January 27, 2012
Historically interesting 1590 on the Scottish marsh borderlands. The author did a wonderful job of explaining the details of some of the daily activities. The main character The Black Bastard- was a fair, hardened man with 4 dead wives and 7 children, and after a robbery no way to provide for them. He is a difficult man, who must control his men and not show weakness. Fortune shines upon his family when an 'Englisher' women washes ashore. She looks to be from a wealthy family and he will use her for ransom. One problem, she is the most stubborn women, she willna speak, nor give her name.
The adventure that the two have is a viscous battle of wills. She thinks the Scots are barbarians, he thinks the English are evil. The war begins. Life happens they start to view the other as perhaps decent. Things go very bad, then they get worse, then everything is blown by a revelation that may be the end.
A good entertaining read.
The adventure that the two have is a viscous battle of wills. She thinks the Scots are barbarians, he thinks the English are evil. The war begins. Life happens they start to view the other as perhaps decent. Things go very bad, then they get worse, then everything is blown by a revelation that may be the end.
A good entertaining read.
March 28, 2007
Someone gave this to me as a joke Christmas present a few years ago and I read it as promised. I was curious how wide of a selection Goodreads had an put this in as a test. Ha!
This book was much less exciting after they finally hit it about the middle of the book. But I'll admit I rarely read romance novels...since I'm too busy living the romantic life for realz...to be able to compare it to much.
This book was much less exciting after they finally hit it about the middle of the book. But I'll admit I rarely read romance novels...since I'm too busy living the romantic life for realz...to be able to compare it to much.
January 8, 2017
I loved it -- nothing about wars and history, just a story about a shipwrecked woman and the people who rescue her. Loved reading about the seven children and all her efforts to make the house more habitable. Smart cookie!! And the hero was a bit on the slow side, but came around very nicely. HORRIBLE stepbrother, who tried to ruin her life. LOvely stepfather, who tried to make up for it. As I've said many times, I read for entertainment, and this book entertained me on every page.
April 26, 2009
Nice story with a character I ended up liking, but there were many good grief moments there too, where it is just a bit too predictable. Overall a fun read, but if you have something better to read, I would do so.
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February 11, 2013Ooooh I really liked this book. Was so shocked at the end never saw thag comming.
Absolutely loved it!
Absolutely loved it!
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June 5, 2014Excellent historical romance novel with a strong female character.
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