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jamiebrito's review against another edition
Child rape and drawing naked children
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Child death
altheodorou's review against another edition
4.0
A bit of a melodramatic end, but that's just me being nit-picky.
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Michael Brodie left his new bride to fight a war that took years to finish, even after it did he still stayed away but now he is back home and is surprised his wife Brenna is not happy to see him. Brenna put up with nine years of gossiping about why her new husband would walk away the day after they married, the rumors swirled whether he was alive or dead for years and now he is back Brenna is ready to walk away from the marriage but Michael wants there marriage and plans to woo his wife. Can Brenna trust Michael and can they have everything that he is promising?
There is a whole part of the story about Brenna that gets uncovered while the story progresses which was surprising. I thought this was excellent, going to have to go back and read rest of series. Brenna you get where she is at with Michael and I felt sorry for him but felt like he owed it to Brenna to regain her trust. Liked the pacing of this story, very entertaining.
There is a whole part of the story about Brenna that gets uncovered while the story progresses which was surprising. I thought this was excellent, going to have to go back and read rest of series. Brenna you get where she is at with Michael and I felt sorry for him but felt like he owed it to Brenna to regain her trust. Liked the pacing of this story, very entertaining.
becbeach's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike the other books in this series I had a hard time with how many secrets were being kept and by protecting the villain they were allowing him to continue to hurt more and more children. I understand her fear that she wouldn't be believed but the mother of the previous Laird should have put a stop to it many years ago if she did indeed know. The emotional weight of this story is difficult but as he'd shown in the previous books Michael Brodie was possessed of endless patience and determination. He finally wins Breena's heart but what a difficult journey of finally revealing all the hidden lies and heartache to triumph over the evil that had resided in their home for way too long.
melwasul's review against another edition
4.0
L'intégralité de ma chronique ici: http://lune-et-plume.fr/le-chef-du-clan-de-grace-burrowes/
Grace Burrowes conclue cette série d’une manière admirable avec un tome pas aussi bon que le précédent, Le traître (un presque coup de cœur), mais qui une fois encore sort des sentiers battus pour nous éloigner de notre zone de confort et nous offrir un roman qui marque et nous emporte. L’auteure continue d’aborder la violence sous toutes ses formes, la torture physique et mentale, mais ici, elle ose parler des abus sur les enfants, qu’ils soient physiques ou psychologiques. C’est fait avec beaucoup de pudeur, de justesse, sans tomber dans le trop, l’auteure a principalement mis en avant les réactions du lecteur en laissant supposer beaucoup de choses, provoquant chez nous colère, incompréhension, dégoût. [...]
Grace Burrowes conclue cette série d’une manière admirable avec un tome pas aussi bon que le précédent, Le traître (un presque coup de cœur), mais qui une fois encore sort des sentiers battus pour nous éloigner de notre zone de confort et nous offrir un roman qui marque et nous emporte. L’auteure continue d’aborder la violence sous toutes ses formes, la torture physique et mentale, mais ici, elle ose parler des abus sur les enfants, qu’ils soient physiques ou psychologiques. C’est fait avec beaucoup de pudeur, de justesse, sans tomber dans le trop, l’auteure a principalement mis en avant les réactions du lecteur en laissant supposer beaucoup de choses, provoquant chez nous colère, incompréhension, dégoût. [...]
leisurelyreading's review against another edition
4.0
This was great. I had some difficulties reading The Heir by Burrowes, so I was very glad I didn’t have the same problems following along with the writing here. I was also glad to find you definitely don’t need to read the first two books to read this one. Definite trigger warning for pedophilia in this.
writer595's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
The three-book series, and this book especially, are far darker than Grace Burrowes usual HEA. This story is definitely worth reading, especially if you’ve read the first two in the series.
redheadedjen1's review against another edition
5.0
I was really sucked into this couple's story. I am starting to love this author. What happens when someone goes off to war for 10 years? You should read this to find out.
Part of this story talk about sexual abuse. I just wanted to warn you.
readermonica's review against another edition
4.0
The Laird is the final book in the Captive Hearts series and I have to say it's my favorite of the three. Yes, I'm biased because a rugged Scottish laird in a kilt and the Highland setting always makes me happy. Michael and Brenna are married, but have spent no time together and their marriage is one his family does not want to continue. After years spent away at war, Michael returns with an additional title and a desire to begin a new life with Brenna.
After being left so long among people who didn't care for or trust her Brenna has to adjust to Michael's return and what it can mean for her. Michael has to work hard to gain Brenna's trust so that she knows that he will be there for her and demand that she be treated with the respect that she deserves. However, Brenna carries secrets of her own that could effect them all.
The Laird is going on my favorite reads list and I will definitely reach for a Grace Burrows book the next time that I need a historical romance fix. Burrowes is wonderful at creating a historical world to completely escape into. Descriptive scenery, well developed stories with heroes and heroines that are wonderfully developed seem to be a hallmark of Burrowes' writing. You can't go wrong with this series and The Laird was a wonderful conclusion.
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
You can find more from me at Monlatable Book Reviews
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After being left so long among people who didn't care for or trust her Brenna has to adjust to Michael's return and what it can mean for her. Michael has to work hard to gain Brenna's trust so that she knows that he will be there for her and demand that she be treated with the respect that she deserves. However, Brenna carries secrets of her own that could effect them all.
The Laird is going on my favorite reads list and I will definitely reach for a Grace Burrows book the next time that I need a historical romance fix. Burrowes is wonderful at creating a historical world to completely escape into. Descriptive scenery, well developed stories with heroes and heroines that are wonderfully developed seem to be a hallmark of Burrowes' writing. You can't go wrong with this series and The Laird was a wonderful conclusion.
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
You can find more from me at Monlatable Book Reviews
http://www.monlatablereviews.com/
shelljar's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Violence