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As the undisputed queen of sensual romance, Bertrice Small brings history to life through indomitable women who live with wit, intelligence, and courage and who love with fierce delight. Now she sweeps us to a time and place of fiery power struggles, where one woman holds the key to a country's future--and to her own consuming passion.

When Fiona Hay offers Angus Gordon her virtue in exchange for a dowry for her sisters, she so intrigues the rogue that he demands a higher payment: She will be his mistress. Thus begins a battle of wills and sensual delights. Destiny soon draws the ardent lovers into the turbulent court of King James. But soon the king's political schemes force Fiona away from the man she loves . . . and into the arms of a wild and passionate Highlander, The MacDonald of Nairn. Will this coldhearted and callous betrayal forever destroy Fiona's chance at happiness?

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If you love English/Scottish history and are a romance reader, this novel is for you. Bertrice Small blends them both exceptionally well and really spices it up. Her characters are believable, and they truly take you back in time and make you feel as though you are experiencing this adventure with them. You feel for Fiona as she gives up everything to honor her mother's last wishes for her family. But when she meets The MacDonald of Naim, he ignites her world. Travel through this delightful erotic novel with Fiona and see where honor and love lead her. Julie Van Byssum, Sales Rep --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time and effort!, Dec 20 2003

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This review is from: Betrayed (Mass Market Paperback)

Written under the genre of historical romance, this tale could better have been listed as adult. The basic plot of a highland lass, only fifteen years old, finding true love simultaneously with two men is a sheer cover for the unending, gratuitous, raunchy bedroom scenes.
Although descriptions of lush landscapes are well-written, the characters aren't dressed long enough to enjoy them and the only emotions portrayed are lust and jeaslousy.
For a good Scottish romance, look elsewhere - try Jude Devereaux or Julie Garwood!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Who Cares About These People?, Jan 29 2003

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Karen Mercury (Green River, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Betrayed (Mass Market Paperback)

It started out all right, but soon plunged into long stretches of dry historical facts that read like "Robert, Duke of Albany, brother of late king Robert III, held hostage by his nephew, Murdoch Earl of Fife, who murdered the last English king, who chose a bride--"

Soon I stopped caring who anyone was, or attempting to keep track of them. The plotting was choppy with no vitality or momentum, the narrative pedestrian and unimaginative -- and, come to think of it, isn't "imaginative narrative" one of the top goals for a writer? All the characters are cardboard-thin, and the narrative point of view skipped all over the place; sometimes you're reading three different character's thoughts on the same page!

And the main plot point, the kind sending Fiona to be a spy...Why didn't he just get someone who was WILLING to do it???

Well, that's where I stopped reading, so unfortunately didn't get to the "gratuitous sex" parts I heard mention of.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You know a book is good when you cry from reading it, Oct 28 2002

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rachael (Westerville, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Betrayed (Mass Market Paperback)

I believe this book to be the best Ms. Small has written. There is just enough history to help you understand whats happening in the story, but not so much as to make you not want to read on. I liked the chemistry between the characters. Fiona, kicked heinie in my opinon. She did not hide behind her thoughts and feelings like many think women of her time did. Angus is great once he get over his non commitment stage. I liked Narin best of all. I hated him for stealing Fiona from Angus, but as the book goes on you find out he is really a nice guy with a big heart. I really give this book 10 stars.....its my favorite romance novel

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Impressed
Though the plot has the potential to be intersting, this book is horribly mired in historical detail. Read more

Published on Jun 26 2002 by alvins@cwiservices.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
I just loved this book. There is lots of historical significance to this book and it is really well written. Definately one of Bertrice Small's best works!

Published on Sep 12 2001