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For behind Eva's timid smile lies a headstrong beauty, and Rob knows, no. More Details. Lynsay Sands 99 books Visit her official website at www. Search review text. Author 11 books 24 followers. As I was reading the second book in this series, I suddenly realized this story could have been taking place in Montana or Wyoming. Yes, Lynsay Sands tells us the action occurs in England and Scotland, but there are no descriptive paragraphs that transport the reader to either location.
One of the reasons I enjoy reading historical novels is the genre offers free tickets to many places during any time period. When the hero and heroine journey from England to Scotland, I couldn't even tell the setting had changed!
Merry, the Stewart Shrew, journeys from Scotland to England to marry Alex, the man she's been betrothed to since a child. Alex, a soldier during the Crusades, has been away fighting in Tunis and has returned to England only because his father has died. He's in no hurry to claim his bride, so Merry's father decides to take her to him. She's happy to soon be rid of her drunken father and brothers, but is disappointed when she meets her future husband and presumes he's also a heavy drinker.
Fast forward several chapters and we discover someone has been drugging Alex and wants him dead. A similar plot was used in the first book in this series, and I found myself rolling my eyes as I read the pages about the attempts on Alex's life. In the end, the characters behind the murder attempts are revealed and justice is served. I must commend the author for how Edda was portrayed. I bought the reformed villain act without question.
I was really hoping she had changed for the better. I also felt this hero and heroine had better chemistry than the lead characters in the first book. While I wasn't wowed by their relationship, I did feel there were a few sparks that flew between them. I realize during this era the upper classes put a lot of pomp and circumstance into the consummation of a marriage. I cringed at "the bedding" preparations and the hanging of the soiled sheet the day after the wedding.
What I cannot excuse are the chicken references in relation to the sex act. In chapter five, Alex says he couldn't be around his wife "without growing as hard as a dead hen. It sticks out from their body like a misplaced nose, but you must not laugh when you first see it," she cautioned, and they nodded to emphasize the point. For some reason, they are very proud of their chicken neck. I don't know why this word even appears in this historical novel.
She also would not have known how to give her unconscious husband a hand job without being instructed by someone beforehand. The idea that this naive virgin would consider mounting her unconscious husband to ride him is preposterous!
Once again, this is more sexual knowledge than she would have had on her wedding night. The only background the author gives us regarding Merry's knowledge of sexual pleasure appears in chapter three.
Merry recalls seeing maids on their knees before groaning men in the darkened corners of her home. The "rough wedding night" misconception could have been played up a lot more than it was. I think Merry admitted what really happened too soon in the story. The deep cut on her leg affected the way she walked. Her limp could have been stressed more to garner her pity and sympathy.
I would have loved to see Alex and Merry's family grovel for at least one more chapter. I'm getting off this train now. The Devil of the Highland books have failed to give me the romantic adventure I expected, so I won't be reading anything else in this series.
The premise of each book is very good, but the author failed to develop the characters and offered lack luster romance. The book didn't need a murder plot. It needed more intensity among the characters. A missed opportunity! This was really a 3. Taming the Highland Bride is an easy, fast-paced story about mistrust and misunderstandings. This page turner was filled with obstacles that the main characters had to get past to find love.
This was my first book by Lynsay Sands and I have to say that her writing style is very light and creates an easy flow. Alex is patient, sweet and loyal man and I liked that a lot. Even though he had misgivings about Merry from rumors that she was a shrew, from the beginning he was attracted to her. He wanted to make her happy to be his wife. My only problem with Alex is that he was not portrayed as a warrior.
Merry is a strong, independent and caring woman. After suffering through years of taking care of her drunken brothers and father, she is desperately seeking a new life. As they both try to move forward from their awkward first encounter, they both have to learn to let go and find love. He took his time not to force her but rather show her that he was a man of honor. Sure enough, slowly as they are on an adventure to Scotland, Merry sees her husband for the man that he truly is and allows him to slowly enter her heart.
While they are both discovering their newfound feelings towards one another, mystery and danger is lurking around every corner. I felt the mystery incorporated throughout the entire story was interesting and at the end I was a little surprised at the villain. No one took real interest that they were in real danger except Merry.
Overall, I would recommend Taming the Highland Bride to anyone who wants to enjoy a quick and enjoyable read. I look forward to reading further along in this series. Jane Stewart. Nothing special. A marriage was arranged years ago to Alex. He was fighting in the Crusades and just now returned.
When they arrive, they see Alex drunk. No one tells Merry that he was given whiskey for the purpose of pulling a bad tooth. Then each day someone drugs Alex causing him to appear drunk.
Later there are repeated attempts to kill Alex. It felt like the author was just getting out another book for the year. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Mass Market Paperback format. The main characters of this romance, historical romance story are Merry Stewart, Alexander d'Aumesbery. Please note that the tricks or techniques listed in this pdf are either fictional or claimed to work by its creator.
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Story was predictable. There is a lot of conversation, but it was ordinary. Then we have stupidity. After everyone knows someone is trying to kill Alex. Alex's friend wants to post guards around Alex's tent at night. Alex says no. Then the bad guy sets the tent on fire while Alex and Merry are sleeping inside. Author doesn't explain why Alex said no. There are several sex scenes, but nothing special.
Instead of an interesting discovery process about the mystery, we have the convenient long explanation by the bad guy at the end, just before the bad guy will be striking the final killing blow. Slight annoyance with the cover picture. Alex has long blond hair. Cover guy had short dark brown hair. The title was misleading. There was no taming of Merry. After he saw her in action, Alex quickly fell in love with her.
DATA: Story length: pages. Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: 8. Estimated number of sex scene pages: Setting: unknown time during the Crusades probably to , in Northern England and Scotland.
Copyright: Genre: historical romance. Dates are copyright dates. The Switch 2 stars. Sweet Revenge 2 stars.
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