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Gregor Grant was to have been the Laird of Glen Dhui. But defeat at the hands of the English had cost him the home that had been with his family for generations. Bitter and betrayed, the Highlander vowed never to return . . . . . . until a lady pleads for his help. Margaret Mackintosh cannot believe that the wild and scowling warrior in the tavern is the man she seeks. This is Gregor Grant, the proud laird her people have been whispering longingly for? But the new lady of Glen Dhui has no choice. Forced into a betrothal to a duke determined to unite their lands, Meg needs a champion. And who better than Gregor Grant, the clan's rightful leader? So the fiery lass makes him an offer he'd be a fool to refuse…and the sweetness of her kisses awakens a desire Gregor had thought long buried. Will Meg be able to resist its heat, or the raging power of his love?
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Sara Bennett
169 books209 followersSara Bennett writes with passion. She has been published by Avon HarperCollins in the USA, and also publishes independently. She recently wrote a series of Regency novellas about Second Chances called Mockingbird Square. The four novellas are Unforgettable, Enraptured, Surrender and Reckless. They're available at all eBook stores.
Currently she is writing a second series of Mockingbird Square. The first three novellas, Fascination, Seduction and Temptation are available, and Obsession is under way.
Sara also writes paranormal romance as Sara Mackenzie, steamy historical romance as Evie North, and Australian Women's Fiction as Kaye Dobbie.
Currently she is writing a second series of Mockingbird Square. The first three novellas, Fascination, Seduction and Temptation are available, and Obsession is under way.
Sara also writes paranormal romance as Sara Mackenzie, steamy historical romance as Evie North, and Australian Women's Fiction as Kaye Dobbie.
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December 22, 2024
Rating: 3.4 / 5
Unfortunately, this wasn't really doing it for me, despite the fact that the cover made me expect much.
*sighs* Basically, in a nutshell, this is a slow-burn romance that takes a lot of time to build up the relationship between the hero and heroine; but, ultimately, is hampered by the heroine's lack of confidence and need to be 'in control of her own life' (because, YEAH, that's sooooo realistic for the early 18th century, seriously!), and therefore doesn't really feel worth it even when the couple DO finally get together.
In short, it just wasn't able to convince me that there was really a great love between the hero and heroine, despite the fact that the author WAS trying to set great stuff out there!
Unfortunately, however, it just didn't quite reach the standards I've built up for a romance, and didn't leave me feeling any satisfying sparks, despite the HEA.
Not really a re-read, no thanks; but, as a thrift store book that I got for the lovely cover...meh, it fits. *thumbs up*
Unfortunately, this wasn't really doing it for me, despite the fact that the cover made me expect much.
*sighs* Basically, in a nutshell, this is a slow-burn romance that takes a lot of time to build up the relationship between the hero and heroine; but, ultimately, is hampered by the heroine's lack of confidence and need to be 'in control of her own life' (because, YEAH, that's sooooo realistic for the early 18th century, seriously!), and therefore doesn't really feel worth it even when the couple DO finally get together.
In short, it just wasn't able to convince me that there was really a great love between the hero and heroine, despite the fact that the author WAS trying to set great stuff out there!
Unfortunately, however, it just didn't quite reach the standards I've built up for a romance, and didn't leave me feeling any satisfying sparks, despite the HEA.
Not really a re-read, no thanks; but, as a thrift store book that I got for the lovely cover...meh, it fits. *thumbs up*
December 29, 2018
Ik heb de Nederlands talige uitgave gelezen : Lady in nood - Candlelight Historische roman 691
Dit is een wat amateuristisch geschreven verhaal .
De hoofdpersonen geven zich de hele tijd over aan onzekere mijmeringen waardoor het verhaal geen vaart krijgt en de romantiek is gebaseerd op lustgevoelens . Ik heb hele stukken tekst overgeslagen omdat ik toch benieuwd was naar het einde en daarom geef ik dit boek 2 sterren in plaats van 1
Amateuristic writing , the H&h have constantly insecure thoughts about themselves and the romance is based on lust . The story was slow and I skiped a lot , but I wanted to know the end and that is why I give it 2 stars and not 1
Dit is een wat amateuristisch geschreven verhaal .
De hoofdpersonen geven zich de hele tijd over aan onzekere mijmeringen waardoor het verhaal geen vaart krijgt en de romantiek is gebaseerd op lustgevoelens . Ik heb hele stukken tekst overgeslagen omdat ik toch benieuwd was naar het einde en daarom geef ik dit boek 2 sterren in plaats van 1
Amateuristic writing , the H&h have constantly insecure thoughts about themselves and the romance is based on lust . The story was slow and I skiped a lot , but I wanted to know the end and that is why I give it 2 stars and not 1
August 4, 2024
It was short, fast paced and steamy. I really enjoyed it. That's why Sara Bennett remains one of my favorite historical romance writers. I cannot get enough of her work. The story was satisfying throughout the book. The only thing that has failed to impress me is the ending. It was sort of anticlimactic. Nearly perfect.
4.5 star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
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January 25, 2012Love love love the cover of this one! The deep blue, churning sky... The eerie glow of moonlight... Holding the awkward, somewhat off-balance pose in gale force winds that have apparently ripped the shirt right off his back... So classic!
October 13, 2017
Oh my, this book is poorly written. At first, it just seemed long-winded and repetitive. In the first 130 pages or so, the heroine fetches the hero and brings him home. And nothing exciting happens along the way! But then, at about 60%, the writing seemed to take a turn for the worse -- or maybe my patience just ran out. Silly metaphors, vapid sex scenes, comical cliches, and very, very purple prose.
***Spoiler alert!*** The heroine? Fine. The hero? Well, he rides to the villain's castle and is promptly put in a cell. He doesn't escape. He's let out. Not very heroic. The villain? Turns out to be non compos mentis, zoning out in a chair. Not very scary. The plot is overly complicated and simultaneously lacks drama. For instance, the hero spends weeks training an army out of inexperienced and ill-equipped peasants for the impending battle, and then they don't do anything. No battle. Not even a skirmish.
But mostly what drove me crazy with frustration was the stairs. The hero goes up the stairs, and then he comes down, skipping stairs, two or three at a time. Doesn't that sound awkward to you? But immediately after, the man who has ridden his horse up the same indoor flight of stairs needs to come back down too. He rides back down. HORSES CAN'T GO DOWN STAIRS.
***Spoiler alert!*** The heroine? Fine. The hero? Well, he rides to the villain's castle and is promptly put in a cell. He doesn't escape. He's let out. Not very heroic. The villain? Turns out to be non compos mentis, zoning out in a chair. Not very scary. The plot is overly complicated and simultaneously lacks drama. For instance, the hero spends weeks training an army out of inexperienced and ill-equipped peasants for the impending battle, and then they don't do anything. No battle. Not even a skirmish.
But mostly what drove me crazy with frustration was the stairs. The hero goes up the stairs, and then he comes down, skipping stairs, two or three at a time. Doesn't that sound awkward to you? But immediately after, the man who has ridden his horse up the same indoor flight of stairs needs to come back down too. He rides back down. HORSES CAN'T GO DOWN STAIRS.
January 22, 2021
Bennett makes a very picturesque little estate post 1715, where we find a host of entertaining characters. The best parts lie in the conversation and jibes between the main couple, Meg and Gregor, but you’ll also find bits of magic and mystery and death-defying experiences. The only disappointment I felt was around the ‘breakup’ phase of their relationship. It only lasted a short while, maybe a few pages, and felt too easily overcome by both parties. Still, it was thoroughly worth the read if you enjoy men in kilts.
January 30, 2018
Rated 3.5
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October 17, 2022Just too slow and wasn’t happening for me .
February 3, 2023
One of my favorite authors! I love the way she weaves the story together of Meg and Gregor. I want to go visit the Scottish highlands now!!
May 3, 2023
Great read! Loved the English/Highlander romance!
March 30, 2011
AUTHOR: Sara Bennett has a great and interesting plot. She shows the manner in which most romance books are written; someone in peril, someone comes to the rescue, they fall in love. I did not like the book written with too many inner thoughts from the characters. This type of writing slows the pace of the book and removes some of the excitement. I would have preferred more dialogue.
SYNOPSIS: Meg needs to be rescued from an engagement that is being forced on her. Gregor provides her protection. Her father owns the property and land that Gregor would have grown up to be laird. Gregor was forced out of his home due to being a part of a war that was lost. His property and lands were taken. Together Gregor and Meg find ways to fulfill each others' needs with the involvement of Meg's father, General Mackintosh. Gregor continuously lust after Meg (continuously) Love is found along with another person's desperation for a lost love.
FAVORITE PART: Alison and Malcolm reunite after 12 years.
LEAST FAVORITE PART: The fact that the book does not delve into what happened to the properties and lands that are owned by the Duke of Abercauldy.
SEX SCALE: Of the following five options: 1) NOT very descriptive and requires imagination' 2) WILL make you wiggle a little) 3) WISH it was me; 4) OH boy, do not have to use my imagination at all; 5) EROTICA and well over the top
******THIS BOOK GETS a TWO rating for "WILL make you wiggle a little******
YOU WILL LIKE THIS BOOK IF YOU CAN APPRECIATE a man showing his love for a woman by continuously lusting after the woman; IF you can appreciate seeing a person regain something that was of greatest value; IF you can enjoy reading about how a person gets out of a "cornered" situation; IF you can appreciate what can happen after 12 years of having been away from true love.
SYNOPSIS: Meg needs to be rescued from an engagement that is being forced on her. Gregor provides her protection. Her father owns the property and land that Gregor would have grown up to be laird. Gregor was forced out of his home due to being a part of a war that was lost. His property and lands were taken. Together Gregor and Meg find ways to fulfill each others' needs with the involvement of Meg's father, General Mackintosh. Gregor continuously lust after Meg (continuously) Love is found along with another person's desperation for a lost love.
FAVORITE PART: Alison and Malcolm reunite after 12 years.
LEAST FAVORITE PART: The fact that the book does not delve into what happened to the properties and lands that are owned by the Duke of Abercauldy.
SEX SCALE: Of the following five options: 1) NOT very descriptive and requires imagination' 2) WILL make you wiggle a little) 3) WISH it was me; 4) OH boy, do not have to use my imagination at all; 5) EROTICA and well over the top
******THIS BOOK GETS a TWO rating for "WILL make you wiggle a little******
YOU WILL LIKE THIS BOOK IF YOU CAN APPRECIATE a man showing his love for a woman by continuously lusting after the woman; IF you can appreciate seeing a person regain something that was of greatest value; IF you can enjoy reading about how a person gets out of a "cornered" situation; IF you can appreciate what can happen after 12 years of having been away from true love.
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January 27, 2013Una classica storia di amore e guerra...
Lei è rossa di capelli, un po' "arruffata" e con un carattere vivace, lui è un uficiale molto preso dal proprio ruolo... apparentemente sono due persone opposte che solo circostanze particolari legate alle guerra hanno fatto incontrare, ma nei romance (in modo più marcato che nella vita quotidiana) gli opposti si attragono e alla fine... si sposano...
Lei è rossa di capelli, un po' "arruffata" e con un carattere vivace, lui è un uficiale molto preso dal proprio ruolo... apparentemente sono due persone opposte che solo circostanze particolari legate alle guerra hanno fatto incontrare, ma nei romance (in modo più marcato che nella vita quotidiana) gli opposti si attragono e alla fine... si sposano...
May 28, 2013
Just finished this one, and I loved it!!! A great story...I really haven't got a bad thing to say about it, I'd give it 4½ stars if I could! Recommend it to anyone who loves Historical Highlander romance, it was just a great read. Characters were believable, I laughed, I cried, will definitely read it again!
December 3, 2016
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This is a steamy but sweet story, with many interesting and endearing characters.
I like Meg's strong independent personality, and Gregor's tough yet sweet character. The duke of Abercauldy was ... an interesting character, and Lorenzo played his role very well. I also like Shona and Kenneth, and Alison and Malcolm Bain and Angus; Duncan was a good character too.
This is a steamy but sweet story, with many interesting and endearing characters.
I like Meg's strong independent personality, and Gregor's tough yet sweet character. The duke of Abercauldy was ... an interesting character, and Lorenzo played his role very well. I also like Shona and Kenneth, and Alison and Malcolm Bain and Angus; Duncan was a good character too.
June 15, 2008
Excellant read it was very hear warming.
October 17, 2014
wonderful author really love her books this was great
July 25, 2016
verra good!
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