This arranged marriage of convenience focused on the developing relationship between Diantha, daughter of a wealthy American merchant and Kieran, an impoverished Scottish lord. She was a sorely abused family commodity who only wanted some independence from her brutal parents, and he was a proud aristocrat who expected to follow his late father's faithless ways. Kieran really didn't believe he had it in him to remain faithful to one woman. Yet these two made a lovely couple as they learned about one another and tested each others' limits along the way. Their romance was sensual and romantic, and I loved the way Kieran patiently taught Diantha to enjoy the lusty side of marriage.
There was nothing subtle about Diantha's controlling parents, and they were a very real threat to her well being. Likewise, Kieran's family--with the exception of his mother--was also an obstacle to their happiness; his aunt was very hostile while the cousin had ulterior motives.
At a certain point, the plot suddenly and somewhat awkwardly turned towards the village which became a convenient lead-in for the more dastardly events engineered by the cousin. As it came out of the blue, the scenario felt rather forced. Ultimately, though, the couple's love persevered. Despite the clumsy but thankfully short plot hiccup, Her Scottish Groom is still a lovely gem at four stars.
There was nothing subtle about Diantha's controlling parents, and they were a very real threat to her well being. Likewise, Kieran's family--with the exception of his mother--was also an obstacle to their happiness; his aunt was very hostile while the cousin had ulterior motives.
At a certain point, the plot suddenly and somewhat awkwardly turned towards the village which became a convenient lead-in for the more dastardly events engineered by the cousin. As it came out of the blue, the scenario felt rather forced. Ultimately, though, the couple's love persevered. Despite the clumsy but thankfully short plot hiccup, Her Scottish Groom is still a lovely gem at four stars.
