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tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the beginning of the novel, which involved the hero and heroine becoming friends; later on, however, the plot just dragged and seemed to involve everyone being idiots. The heroine sees one guy . Okay, honey. Later, when All Is Revealed, it's one of those wildly implausible situations. Among other things, the details bugged me:
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shout that her clan is the worst, and becomes convinced he must be behind all the arson in the neighborhoodSpoiler
incredibly poor immigrants from the Highlands to America, and back, learned how to read and write? Not only how to write but how to forge the handwriting of a well-educated woman?jac12's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the first, but I really did enjoy Owen and Maggie's story!
fictionalkate's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed more than the first book because Maggie is such a great character to follow. Loved that this book covered so much time - not just picking up where book1 left off but back to when they first met a decade before. Maggie is a strong woman and I liked how she wouldn't just go with the flow. She fiercely protects what is hers and will do whatever it takes to save those she loves. The leading male was somewhat forgettable (I read this book a little while ago and can't remember his name...) and seemed more focused on enjoyable bedtimes and looking like a strong clan leader in front of his men than his bride.
I enjoy Callen's novels for pure fun reads. They're easy to read and the heroines are really likeable.
I enjoy Callen's novels for pure fun reads. They're easy to read and the heroines are really likeable.
loverofromance's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Introduction
The Groom Wore Plaid is the second book in the "Highland Weddings" and I was intrigued to pick this author up as its been a long while since I have read this author but I have to say I ADORED this one so completely. It has been so long since I had read this author that I had forgotten how charming and delightful her writing is. There was such top notch banter between our main protagonists and it was just plain good fun to see them interact. We have some interesting tropes that come together in this one as well as a unique time era that we normally don't see in recently published historical romance as this is mid 1700's Scotland. I just loved the way that discussed Jacobite rebellion and the fight for Scotland's independence from England.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Owen Duff
-Highland Laird
-Alphamellow
-Strong
-Capable Leader
The Heroine: Maggie McCallum
-Has dreams/visions of events in the future
-betrothed to Owen
-Family is enemy to the Duff's
Summary
Maggie and Owen were once friends when they were younger and there was a young love that was building between them, but Owen was engaged to marry, but when Maggie has a vision of his fiancee dying, he didn't believe her and she ended up dead. Now its been more than a decade later, and to bring peace to their families and clan, they honor the agreement that was originally made between their families. Owen is determined to make this work, but when Maggie has a dream of Owen being mortally injured on their wedding day, she is determined to make sure that this doesn't come true. But as Maggie and Owen's wills clash, so does the love they feel for each other, but who will win in the end?
My Outlook
The Groom Wore Plaid was such a delightful story and I honestly had such love for this one. It was such a delight to read and I absolutely enjoyed every single moment of this one here. It was so enjoyable to read. And seeing the way that the author implemented the humor was such so much fun to read. There is something in the writing style of Gayle Callen that is just so endearing and addictive. From the first chapter, you are immediately swept up in the story and in the romance. The way that these two banter was so fun. Seeing the way that Owen and Maggie compete with each other was intriguing, you can see as the story builds, how much they are attracted to each other and how their feelings for each other are growing.
Gayle Callen really implemented some unique elements to the story line that added some edge to it. We do have a villain here, which might be predictable. I saw it coming a bit, but I don't think its obvious so it might surprise you in the end. I did feel like the ending was a bit anticlimatic though. But I enjoyed seeing how the dream of Maggie get resolved in the end and the turnout of the ending really satisfied the story overall. There is some angst between the families and I felt like that was well played out. I do think fans of highlander romances, will become endeared to this one.
Overall View
I found The Groom Wore Plaid to be such a talented and tasteful romance that implements elements of danger, intrigue and passion well balanced all the way throughout and leaves the reader fully satisfied!
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4.5
World Building: 4
Cover: 5
Hero: 4
Heroine: 4
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending:3.5
Overall View: 4
Introduction
The Groom Wore Plaid is the second book in the "Highland Weddings" and I was intrigued to pick this author up as its been a long while since I have read this author but I have to say I ADORED this one so completely. It has been so long since I had read this author that I had forgotten how charming and delightful her writing is. There was such top notch banter between our main protagonists and it was just plain good fun to see them interact. We have some interesting tropes that come together in this one as well as a unique time era that we normally don't see in recently published historical romance as this is mid 1700's Scotland. I just loved the way that discussed Jacobite rebellion and the fight for Scotland's independence from England.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Owen Duff
-Highland Laird
-Alphamellow
-Strong
-Capable Leader
The Heroine: Maggie McCallum
-Has dreams/visions of events in the future
-betrothed to Owen
-Family is enemy to the Duff's
Summary
Maggie and Owen were once friends when they were younger and there was a young love that was building between them, but Owen was engaged to marry, but when Maggie has a vision of his fiancee dying, he didn't believe her and she ended up dead. Now its been more than a decade later, and to bring peace to their families and clan, they honor the agreement that was originally made between their families. Owen is determined to make this work, but when Maggie has a dream of Owen being mortally injured on their wedding day, she is determined to make sure that this doesn't come true. But as Maggie and Owen's wills clash, so does the love they feel for each other, but who will win in the end?
My Outlook
The Groom Wore Plaid was such a delightful story and I honestly had such love for this one. It was such a delight to read and I absolutely enjoyed every single moment of this one here. It was so enjoyable to read. And seeing the way that the author implemented the humor was such so much fun to read. There is something in the writing style of Gayle Callen that is just so endearing and addictive. From the first chapter, you are immediately swept up in the story and in the romance. The way that these two banter was so fun. Seeing the way that Owen and Maggie compete with each other was intriguing, you can see as the story builds, how much they are attracted to each other and how their feelings for each other are growing.
Gayle Callen really implemented some unique elements to the story line that added some edge to it. We do have a villain here, which might be predictable. I saw it coming a bit, but I don't think its obvious so it might surprise you in the end. I did feel like the ending was a bit anticlimatic though. But I enjoyed seeing how the dream of Maggie get resolved in the end and the turnout of the ending really satisfied the story overall. There is some angst between the families and I felt like that was well played out. I do think fans of highlander romances, will become endeared to this one.
Overall View
I found The Groom Wore Plaid to be such a talented and tasteful romance that implements elements of danger, intrigue and passion well balanced all the way throughout and leaves the reader fully satisfied!
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4.5
World Building: 4
Cover: 5
Hero: 4
Heroine: 4
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending:3.5
Overall View: 4
aureliaweaver's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
theunrealerin's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Slow burn Scottish historical with a good, slightly predictable mystery.
melwasul's review against another edition
3.0
L'intégralité de ma chronique : http://lune-et-plume.fr/le-serment-maudit-de-gayle-callen/
[...]Pour conclure, une lecture plutôt agréable mais en-dessous du premier à cause d’une première partie un peu lente et d’un livre moins profond. Il m’a vraiment manqué toute la partie de l’utilisation historique de l’évolution de l’Écosse au début du 18e siècle, ici, c’est vraiment trop pauvre alors que c’était ce qui faisait le truc en plus de La méprise du highlander. Je ne dirai pas que c’est une déception mais je pense que c’est une lecture que j’oublierai assez vite malheureusement. Cela ne va pas m’empêcher de lire le troisième à sa sortie, la plume de l’auteure et le style restant vraiment agréable, malheureusement, celui-ci n’est prévu en VO qu’en juin 2017, j’espère que la traduction sera rapide, parce que j’ai vraiment envie de connaître l’histoire de Catriona (la sœur d’Owen) ![...]
[...]Pour conclure, une lecture plutôt agréable mais en-dessous du premier à cause d’une première partie un peu lente et d’un livre moins profond. Il m’a vraiment manqué toute la partie de l’utilisation historique de l’évolution de l’Écosse au début du 18e siècle, ici, c’est vraiment trop pauvre alors que c’était ce qui faisait le truc en plus de La méprise du highlander. Je ne dirai pas que c’est une déception mais je pense que c’est une lecture que j’oublierai assez vite malheureusement. Cela ne va pas m’empêcher de lire le troisième à sa sortie, la plume de l’auteure et le style restant vraiment agréable, malheureusement, celui-ci n’est prévu en VO qu’en juin 2017, j’espère que la traduction sera rapide, parce que j’ai vraiment envie de connaître l’histoire de Catriona (la sœur d’Owen) ![...]
izziede's review against another edition
3.0
Maggie and Owen. We were introduced to these 2 in book 1 of the series and this book continues their story. They plan to marry to fulfill the contract but there was a hint that they have met previously and have sort sort of history together.
It is a good story, she has dreams of future events and he is a scientist so has no time for fantasy. An interesting twist to a week travelled story-line.
It is a good story, she has dreams of future events and he is a scientist so has no time for fantasy. An interesting twist to a week travelled story-line.