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An arranged marriage leads to passionate love in this classic Scottish historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice is Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison—a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec aches to touch her, to tame her, to possess her...forever. But Jamie has vowed never to surrender to a man she considers a highland barbarian. Alec is everything Jamie’s heart has warned her against—an arrogant scoundrel whose rough good looks speak of savage pleasures. While Kincaid’s scorching kisses set fire to her blood, she is determined to resist him...until one rapturous moment quells their clash of wills, and something far more dangerous than desire threatens to conquer her senses... Includes an excerpt of another beloved Julie Garwood highland romance, The Wedding
Series
2 primary booksLairds' Fiancées is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Julie Garwood.
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10.13.2021 A re-read for Historical Hellions Book Club October 2021 Read. I listened to it this time around. Audiobook experience- 4.0 stars /4.5 stars.
This is like the third time reading this book. I physically read the books the first two times and remember really liking The Bride. This last time around... I'm not sure if it was because it was on audio, but I found myself not liking several parts of the book. It mostly had to do with Alec's behavior at points in the book. I wonder too if I had subconsciously convinced myself that a lot of these heroes are a lot more progressive for the times and therefore I allowed some of the neanderthal to peek through because they are learning to change their ways and no one is perfect all the time.
Not sure. All I know is that Julie Garwood was my introduction to Historical Romances and she created an ambiance that I needed every time I dived into her world. I might stick to reading these physically on whatever round of re-reads I choose next. Some books are better experienced that way and that is ok.