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kaitykat's review against another edition
4.0
An exciting Medieval historical and romance! I loved the adventure this story took me on. I really enjoyed Jenny as a heroine; she was brave, feisty, and stubborn. Royce, equally as brave and stubborn, was also a great character, I just wish I knew a little more about him as I did with Jenny. Their chemistry was wonderful, though a little frustrating at times (also the age gap was a bit uncomfy), but I enjoyed it nonetheless! McNaught’s writing is beautiful and made me feel like I was in the lush moors of Scotland. Beautiful story! The ending was the perfect wrap up to it all. ✨
belanappi's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
leisurelyreading's review against another edition
4.0
I can’t say medieval historical romance is my favorite sub-genre with its jousting, jesters, serfdom, and fashion, but I did ultimately enjoy this. There was some miscommunication trope plot points in this book, which like many people isn’t my favorite, but it wasn’t the major driving force and was basically resolved by talking it out—crazy. It is still something I generally don’t love to read though. I think you also have to go into this knowing it was written in the late 80s. I think some things would have been handled slightly differently if it was written today, though I did expect it to be worse. For example, there were certain points farther into the book where the author could have been justified in making our romantic hero mean and vengeful to our heroine, but instead showed restraint and kept him a relative gentleman, which I appreciated.
zsyree's review against another edition
DNF at 32%. I was totally not connecting with the MMC and the FMC and I was more interested in reading about Stefan and Brenna than Jennifer and Royce.
madelineturner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
theahappyhermit's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“Why is it when you yield, I feel like the one who has been conquered?"
🌶️yes
This was hands down one of the best historical romances I’ve ever read, from the writing which feels … old… but in the realistic way, to the history so well weaved and the ROMANCE?! Hello? Enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers to I don’t want to be your enemy please let me love you I’m sorry.
A rollercoaster I never wanted to get off of. I would have read another 500 pgs of them just living out their daily lives 😅
I loved this book so much I bought a physical because I want to hold it, and smell it, and write in it, and reread it over and over again.
Jenny a Scot is kidnapped by an army of Englishmen and held as a prisoner (treated fairly) but she gas heard the stories of The Wolf and knows she can’t trust them and outsmarts them at every turn. She’s so smart; reading her run CIRCLES around them was nothing short an utter delight.
The Wolf? Duke Claymore? IS A MAN. A MAN AMONG MEN. bark bark. Jenny is a better woman than me because I would have folded INSTANTLY. lawd have mercy. He is a ruthless savage warrior who only wants to love someone softly. *cue my audible whimper*
- captive x captor
- Enemies to lovers
- Arranged marriage
Look this boarlines dark romance and it was written 36 years ago so imma let all my morals OUT THE WINDOW. I understand that some people will not like some of the… ways the age gap is presented … I am however not one of those people. Royce my beloved I’ll be your number one defender and I say that knowing my girl Jenny can, has and will stand up for herself with blades in hand.
Anyways Siri play “I’m on fire” by Bruce Springsteen because that will forever be their song. FIGHT ME I DARE YOU.
🌶️yes
This was hands down one of the best historical romances I’ve ever read, from the writing which feels … old… but in the realistic way, to the history so well weaved and the ROMANCE?! Hello? Enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers to I don’t want to be your enemy please let me love you I’m sorry.
A rollercoaster I never wanted to get off of. I would have read another 500 pgs of them just living out their daily lives 😅
I loved this book so much I bought a physical because I want to hold it, and smell it, and write in it, and reread it over and over again.
Jenny a Scot is kidnapped by an army of Englishmen and held as a prisoner (treated fairly) but she gas heard the stories of The Wolf and knows she can’t trust them and outsmarts them at every turn. She’s so smart; reading her run CIRCLES around them was nothing short an utter delight.
The Wolf? Duke Claymore? IS A MAN. A MAN AMONG MEN. bark bark. Jenny is a better woman than me because I would have folded INSTANTLY. lawd have mercy. He is a ruthless savage warrior who only wants to love someone softly. *cue my audible whimper*
- captive x captor
- Enemies to lovers
- Arranged marriage
Look this boarlines dark romance and it was written 36 years ago so imma let all my morals OUT THE WINDOW. I understand that some people will not like some of the… ways the age gap is presented … I am however not one of those people. Royce my beloved I’ll be your number one defender and I say that knowing my girl Jenny can, has and will stand up for herself with blades in hand.
Anyways Siri play “I’m on fire” by Bruce Springsteen because that will forever be their song. FIGHT ME I DARE YOU.
lakeside11's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
fabi_g's review
4.0
I adored this book. It had the best heroine I've read all year. Even though it was released decades ago, it easily stands the test of time. It lost a star due to typos in my Kindle edition, not for anything wrong with the story. I loved it.