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Sensuality Rating: 9
Beautiful Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy knows that she must eventually marry and so decides that she requires a mild-mannered, biddable husband, a man who will agree to father a daughter to inherit Casphairn Manor and who will leave her free to manage her holdings without interference. Unfortunately, the spirit of the earth that protects the manor and its valley, the Lady of the Vale, has other plans. The Lady firmly tells Catriona that the man who shall father her children is none other than Richard Cynster, better known throughout the land as "Scandal." Richard is definitely not the mild-mannered man Catriona had in mind, and even worse, he's English. Although Catriona fights the command of the Lady, all she gets for her efforts is a headache.
The two unlikely lovers are thrown together in a cold Scottish castle by the reading of a last will and testament. And while Richard is wildly attracted to the lovely Scottish lady, marriage doesn't cross his mind until the will is read and he is compelled to consider the subject. Richard's restless search for family and home becomes focused on Catriona and any doubts he has are quickly erased by his already raging physical attraction to her. Convincing Catriona that they are well-suited, however, is another matter entirely. Who will win this battle of wills--Richard or Catriona? And how will Richard resolve his need to protect and defend Catriona while leaving her free to fulfill her responsibilities to the Lady of the Vale?
Laurens's latest tale will impress readers with its intense sensuality, colorful Scottish scenery, and strong, expertly drawn characters--from the hero and heroine down to the most minor member of the cast. Combine those elements with a competent plot, throw in an intriguing glimpse of ancient mother earth worship in the British Isles, and it all adds up to a novel well worth reading. --Lois Faye Dyer
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Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!,
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This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
After reading the part after the will and all that jargon about her being a witch!? Why Richard why?? This was the worst book that I have every read! Witches and gentlemen do not mix!!!!!!!! I was so disappointed. I could not believe what I was reading. I hoping and hoping that he would leave her and find someone BETTER at the ton. A story needs to be rewritten about Richard with someone else as his wife. :(
4.0 out of 5 stars
Falling in love with Richard,
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This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
Is amazingly easy to do. In spite of the stretching Miss Laurens had to do to make this plot work and in spite of the 'mysticism' inherent in the 'Lady of the Vale' aspect, this is one of my favorite Cynster novels. Richard is everything good that Devil is without the unwillingness to bend. I found him so much warmer and more human with his doubts, so much less arrogant in his posture. He is strong and protective and possessive without ever crossing the line into overbearing. Yes, there are places where I argue with the plot development, with the characterization, even with the pacing. And I found the handling of Algaria idiotic. To echo another reviewer, no way would this man, as protective as he is, allow this woman, whose violent nature has already manifested once, to be nursemaid to his children. Still, of the nine Cynster novels I've read, this hero and Lucifer turned out to be my favorites of all the Cynster males thus far. For total enjoyment it's necessary to be able to feel for AND WITH the character. I ask myself whether I'd marry him and answer 'yes'. I couldn't say the same thing for Devil. And then I reverse and ask myself if I'd marry HER if I were in his position. No. Sigh. My own recalcitrance at being manipulated would prevent me. To me manipulation is unacceptable, a complete turn-off either in books or in real life. It's a good way for a book to find its way into my trashcan. Although it was a close thing with Devil, none of Miss Lauren's books have landed there. Hooray for Stephanie.
1.0 out of 5 stars
I couldn't finish this one.,
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This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved "Devil's Bride" and "A Rake's Vow" and bought the entire Bar Cynster series after reading the first two. I wish I would have looked at "Scandal's Bride" a little more closely before spending the money.I thought Scandal was sexy in "Devil's Bride" and "A Rake's Vow." I mean, he wasn't mentioned all that often, but as Devil's half-brother, he was sure to be sexy and strong, right? Well, his character in "Scandal's Bride" is okay, but the heroine and plot make this book disappointing. I never connected with the heroine. And I am NOT a huge fan of supernatural storylines. I think Richard would have thought her a mentally ill young woman and ran the other way. I know that Scotland is full of mysticism and lore, but I agree with the other poster who said a woman known for "witchcraft" in that day and age would have been condemned, killed, or at least branded an outcast. I just didn't care enough about these characters and this story to read past the first few chapters. I can't recommend this one. Hopefully the next Cynster book is better.
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