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Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
5.0
Caitlyn catches her fiance cheating on her, and the scumbag makes her feel like his indiscretion is her fault. While she deals with the betrayal (and comes to her senses), she is transported to 13th century Scotland for the purpose of saving a highlander's sister from marrying an abusive man - as the bride of said highlander.
Connor (the Highlander) is a man of honor, and as such, he vows to keep Caitlyn safe.
For those of us that love Scottish historicals, this story has it all. A tough, American heroine and a fierce Scottish warrior, combined with a bit of the wee folk for a touch of magic that only true love can spark.
Connor (the Highlander) is a man of honor, and as such, he vows to keep Caitlyn safe.
For those of us that love Scottish historicals, this story has it all. A tough, American heroine and a fierce Scottish warrior, combined with a bit of the wee folk for a touch of magic that only true love can spark.
Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this "reverse time travel". Take one modern day rocket scientist, add in a Scotsman transported 800 years into the future who's been given time and money to adapt, and you have the story. The magic that's been added to the story is a matter of convenience to the author, but good story telling carried me through. I'm a sucker for a warrior, and Grey has adapted well enough and is intelligent enough to capture my attention. Grace is like able from a new mother perspective, more comfortable with science than with humanity and unsure how to care for her orphaned nephew. Her awakened maternal instincts were believable to me, and her struggle to do the right thing was tangible.
If You Dare by Kresley Cole
4.0
I didn't want to like this one, but it drew me in. The " magic" part was sorely lacking, resulting in mild superstition, but the fiery temperaments suited each other.
Some Like It Wild by Teresa Medeiros
4.0
I have quickly become a fan of Ms. M. This wasn't my favorite, but I still enjoyed it. There were several eye Rolling moments that stretched my edges of belief, but in the end, that added to the melodramatic nature of this story. Pamela was well characterized as the responsible older sibling who craved the adventure that would only validate her dishonorable birth, and readers could anticipate the truth about Connor, the highwayman, fairly quickly. Like a scene out of Cat Ballou, I loved the rescue from hanging. Sophie might have been better characterized, but as a secondary character, it wasn't as important. I would recommend this as a light romp, more appealing to those who appreciate the word "mellerdrama".