Helpful Score: 10
I do not think I have ever read a Lynsay Sands book before, but have recently started to read Scottish romance novels. I really enjoyed this book. The two characters meet in an unconvential way, have a bit of passion, and then discover they are engaged to each other. There is an underlying mystery throughout this novel (someone is trying to kill Evelinde and it might be connected to the past murders of the clan) but the romance aspect of it never gets lost. I found myself laughing out loud quite often throughout the book because Cullen never talks and Evelinde is never quiet...it tends to lead to some confusion.
This is not my type of book, but it was given to me so I read it. It was actually a very light and fun book to read.
Evelinde lives at her late father's estate, her brother is off fighting the crusades and she is under the care of her "wicked" stepmother. Her stepmother will do anything to make Eveelinde's life miserable to the point that she arranged a marriage through the king with the Devil of Donnachaidh. It has been rumored that he killed his father, uncle and late wife. Could this actually be true?
Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh known as the Devil of Donnachaidh does not care what people think of him. He is the Laird of Donnachaidh his main purpose to find a wife to bear him sons. He kind of likes the fact that people are scarred of him because challenges and war stops before they even start because of his reputation.
Evelinde is married and they start for the Laird's castle immediately. When she settles at the castle she decides to find out who killed the Laird's father, uncle and late-wife. This action of hers starts a firestorm of events. She bewitches the Liard and he of course fights it. I have never been able to get into Lynsay Sands Vampire series and was relucant to read this book, but I am glad I did!
Evelinde lives at her late father's estate, her brother is off fighting the crusades and she is under the care of her "wicked" stepmother. Her stepmother will do anything to make Eveelinde's life miserable to the point that she arranged a marriage through the king with the Devil of Donnachaidh. It has been rumored that he killed his father, uncle and late wife. Could this actually be true?
Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh known as the Devil of Donnachaidh does not care what people think of him. He is the Laird of Donnachaidh his main purpose to find a wife to bear him sons. He kind of likes the fact that people are scarred of him because challenges and war stops before they even start because of his reputation.
Evelinde is married and they start for the Laird's castle immediately. When she settles at the castle she decides to find out who killed the Laird's father, uncle and late-wife. This action of hers starts a firestorm of events. She bewitches the Liard and he of course fights it. I have never been able to get into Lynsay Sands Vampire series and was relucant to read this book, but I am glad I did!
Helpful Score: 3
light read, the beginning was interesting but then the story turned very predictable, Evelinde seemed to be naked the first half of the book, & with the amount of bruising & falling (she fell in the river, from the horse, from a tree, from the stairs....)that she get it's a wonder she was alive by the end of the book!!!I got bored half way through and rush through it to finish it.
Helpful Score: 3
Sadly, I thought this book was lousy, and unbelievable. Really, who falls off a horse and has their nipple land RIGHT in a strange man's mouth?! Not great writing or characters, I'm truly surprised it's a bestseller...
Helpful Score: 2
This book was excellent! 1273 Northern England, but mostly Scotland.
The story-line flowed well and the descriptions clear and vibrant. The characters were interesting and likable. The hero was so great. He was strong and compasionate with a somewhat typical male characteristic of not liking to "talk". The heroine was not weak, but not overly obnoxious in her attempt to fit in to her new world. Their relationship develops and becomes strong as the mystery of murders unravels.
Definately a recommended read.
Enjoy
The story-line flowed well and the descriptions clear and vibrant. The characters were interesting and likable. The hero was so great. He was strong and compasionate with a somewhat typical male characteristic of not liking to "talk". The heroine was not weak, but not overly obnoxious in her attempt to fit in to her new world. Their relationship develops and becomes strong as the mystery of murders unravels.
Definately a recommended read.
Enjoy
Helpful Score: 2
I've actually read most of the books after this series if not all of them. This one wasn't as funny as the others but still had its moments. I did like the mystery of the murders especially because I didn't figure out who was the murderer right away. Usually with romance, it is pretty obvious.
Easy, enjoyable read.
Easy, enjoyable read.
Helpful Score: 1
This was a great book! I read it in a day and then went through Book 2 and Book 3 in the series the next two days. Easy read, great characters! Great romance! Would like to read more from this author in the future.
Helpful Score: 1
I really liked this one but what can I say, I'm a sucker for a virile highlander. Wish I had one of my own.
Helpful Score: 1
Funny, Sexy, lots of fun. Great mind candy.
Helpful Score: 1
This has a really great beginning, and the middle throws a few twists that won't be worked out until the very end! I read it in one shot, unable to put it down. It is very typical Lynsay Sands, and if you are new to Lynsay Sands, she never disappoints.
Helpful Score: 1
I know everyone has a favorite author and genre of romance novel. I purchsed this on a whim because I loved the vampire series that Lynsay Sands has written. But, even though I love romance, I am not into the regular normal romance I started out with like this one as a teenager.
But, that said, if you like the rogue Scottish Highlander, you will like this light story. It is an easy read, but nothing truly distinguishes it from any other romance noval about a Scottish Highlander. It has okay sex and a good story line.
But, that said, if you like the rogue Scottish Highlander, you will like this light story. It is an easy read, but nothing truly distinguishes it from any other romance noval about a Scottish Highlander. It has okay sex and a good story line.
Helpful Score: 1
I was very impressed with this book as it was my first reading of a Lynsay Sands that was not a part of the Argeneau vampires! A very good read with the typical Lynsay Sands sense of humor....
Helpful Score: 1
This is a great book! I love Lynsay Sands and she doesn't disappoint with this one!! I'd recommend highly!
Helpful Score: 1
This is not as good as some of her other books. I had a very hard time getting into it and when I did, I recognized the plot from another book. Usually there is some humor in Sands' books, but I didn't find anything funny in this book. Wish I hadn't bought it new and waited to get if from from PBS.
Love this one. all three are good and funny.
enjoyable read. love the scottish lairds!!!
First and great start to the series. Lindsay sands creates great characters and builds up the heat and suspence through the majority of the book and ties up all the loose eds in the last few chapters of the book without making it feel rushed.
Cullen saves Evelinde met, marry and solve the murders of his uncle, father and first wife all while falling in love.
Cullen saves Evelinde met, marry and solve the murders of his uncle, father and first wife all while falling in love.
Oooo oooo ooooo. I love the Devil. He just needs to open his gob a bit more. The meadow scene is sooooo funny.
very good book.
Another good book from Lynsay Sands! Read it in one day - couldn't put it down!
From the back cover
He is the most notorious laird of Scotland: fierce, cold, deadlyand maybe even worse. Yet Evelinde has just agreed to wed him. Anything, she thinks, is better than her cruel stepmother. Though Evelinde should be wary of rumors, she cant help but be drawn to this warriorfor the Devil of the Highlands inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything she has ever known.
They may call him whatever they wish, but Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh, cares only for the future of his clan. He must find a wife, a woman to bear him sons and heed his commands. He has no need for beauty or grace, but one taste of his lovely brides sweet lips and the sultry feel of her skin arouse an untamed passion. Perhaps theres more to marriage than he thought
He is the most notorious laird of Scotland: fierce, cold, deadlyand maybe even worse. Yet Evelinde has just agreed to wed him. Anything, she thinks, is better than her cruel stepmother. Though Evelinde should be wary of rumors, she cant help but be drawn to this warriorfor the Devil of the Highlands inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything she has ever known.
They may call him whatever they wish, but Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh, cares only for the future of his clan. He must find a wife, a woman to bear him sons and heed his commands. He has no need for beauty or grace, but one taste of his lovely brides sweet lips and the sultry feel of her skin arouse an untamed passion. Perhaps theres more to marriage than he thought
