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mariasaracco's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
A cheerfully, rowdy execution of a historical romance. Jeffries did a nice job of adhering to the mores and lifestyle of the day while creating characters with whom one could identify. Very enjoyable.
smuttymcbookface's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
2.5
This was my first Sabrina Jeffries and it has not encouraged me to read more. This almost felt like a caricature of Scottish romances. There were so many things that were not to my taste:
- Venetia, who was held at gunpoint and bound in ropes, described Lachlan as "a perfect gentleman." This was such crazy delusion
- Lachlan was awful. Constant pushing of boundaries,
taking her virginity when she wasn't sure of it, tricking her into marriage, then denying her in front of her whole clan for no valid reason at all . I can deal with bodice rippers, but he was a massive child - The interpretation of Scottish men and a Scottish accent was not great. Within the same sentence, you'd see "you" and "ye." The phrase "Mo chreach" was used ad infinitum, perhaps because it was the only real phrase they knew?
- All the women in this were characterised quite silly, even when they were supposedly very clever. Ridiculously frustrating.
- Backfilling with the "I've always loved you" plot was just... 🙄
- I found myself bored for a lot of this. I really should have just DNF'd but I've heard Sabrina Jeffries recommended enough that I felt I should give it a real shot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
bookish_kristina's review against another edition
4.0
Kidnapping, dub-con and kilts, oh my!
To be fair, this book is more forced seduction than dubcon, but when you’re kidnapped by a highwayman, you can’t expect him to be a gentleman.
Another bit of brain candy in this series, again it didn’t have anything to do with the school, but we have a rough Scottish hero, so who the fuck cares? *throws nitpicks out the window*
I would have enjoyed this audiobook more had it been read by a manrrator, but that’s my own issue and Justine Eyre did a fine job. I’m just sexist with my Scottish audiobook preferences.
The story here was light and not perfect, there was a lot of manipulation on the part of both mains instead of just speaking, but the heavy smut distracted me from the weak plot so who’s complaining? Plus there’s a decent grovel at the end, and I love to see a hero beg.
I’m gonna keep listening to these in those moments when I just don’t want to use my brain.
To be fair, this book is more forced seduction than dubcon, but when you’re kidnapped by a highwayman, you can’t expect him to be a gentleman.
Another bit of brain candy in this series, again it didn’t have anything to do with the school, but we have a rough Scottish hero, so who the fuck cares? *throws nitpicks out the window*
I would have enjoyed this audiobook more had it been read by a manrrator, but that’s my own issue and Justine Eyre did a fine job. I’m just sexist with my Scottish audiobook preferences.
The story here was light and not perfect, there was a lot of manipulation on the part of both mains instead of just speaking, but the heavy smut distracted me from the weak plot so who’s complaining? Plus there’s a decent grovel at the end, and I love to see a hero beg.
I’m gonna keep listening to these in those moments when I just don’t want to use my brain.
somasunshine's review against another edition
4.0
I was waiting for Venetia's story since the first book and I gobbled it up. I love the Scottish landscape and was perfectly able to picture it which was amaaazing
winterreader40's review against another edition
4.0
What happens when your childhood crush kidnaps you to get vengeance on your father for many wrongs real and/or perceived? Venetia is in Scotland for the first time in 16 years, though she's only allowed to be present to witness the King's visit and because the Scottish Scourge is finally dead. Lachlan, also known as the Scourge isn't really dead, he's just pretending to be because Venetia's father sent men who beat him so badly he nearly died and his revenge begins with kidnapping the man's daughter.
Nothing goes as it's supposed to though because the woman he figured would be a spoiled princess is no such thing and keeps catching him off guard even from the first night at the masquerade. I had a lot of fun with this one, kidnappings, a wild carriage ride, one room and so many other fun things happen in this one.
Nothing goes as it's supposed to though because the woman he figured would be a spoiled princess is no such thing and keeps catching him off guard even from the first night at the masquerade. I had a lot of fun with this one, kidnappings, a wild carriage ride, one room and so many other fun things happen in this one.
sn4p's review against another edition
4.0
I am so loving this series!!
I loved reading about Lachlan and Venetia, though I figured they'd end up together just from the first novel of the series. I'm excited to see what happens with Mrs. Harris and "Cousin" Michael :)
My favorite part of the novels lately has been the author's notes. She gives the reader a great insight into what she was thinking as she wrote the books, and I immensely enjoy it!
I loved reading about Lachlan and Venetia, though I figured they'd end up together just from the first novel of the series. I'm excited to see what happens with Mrs. Harris and "Cousin" Michael :)
My favorite part of the novels lately has been the author's notes. She gives the reader a great insight into what she was thinking as she wrote the books, and I immensely enjoy it!
cheerfullrain's review against another edition
3.0
The plot was interesting enough to keep my attention until the end, but I found the couple’s chemistry a little lackluster. Overall, it was throughly average and didn’t really do much for me either way.