Helpful Score: 4
Jean MacDonald and her sister, Catriona, were brought by their aunt to Ballindair Castle from their home in Inverness to be maids in the Castle. Jean wasnt raised to be a maid, but is determined to embrace her new station and be the best maid she can be. Catriona, the pretty sister, feels she should skate by on her looks alone, unfortunately for everyone else, she usually does.
Morgan MacCraig hasnt seen his ancestral home in 5 years. He has been in London, with his wife, doing all the things an Earl should do. But when scandal and censure become too much to take he returns to his castle and his Laird duties. The first thing he stumbles upon and into is the plain Jean. She has been in his rooms waiting to see the Castles ghosts.
Usually in romances one character has a secret past they keep hidden. In this case both Jean and Morgan have pasts marred by scandal that neither wants to face. Jean is plain in looks but complex in mind. Shes inquisitive and smart, hard working and caring. It isnt long before Morgan starts seeking her refreshing company. Then the two share in a scandal
I have never read a book by this author so I didnt know what to expect. I really liked the storyline and the characters she created. I really had to fight myself not to skim through to figure out what scandal Jean was hiding. It was driving me nuts. I loved her and Morgan together, I loved how honest and straightforward Jean was and how she caught Morgan off guard so often.
The author created two of the most annoying and murder inducing characters on the planet with Andrew and Catriona. Its been a while since characters have roused so much hate from me. I was immensely disappointed that neither of them died a painful death.
This was a charming historical romance. It had enough originality to make me want to seek out more of this authors work.
Cherise Everhard, June 2012
Morgan MacCraig hasnt seen his ancestral home in 5 years. He has been in London, with his wife, doing all the things an Earl should do. But when scandal and censure become too much to take he returns to his castle and his Laird duties. The first thing he stumbles upon and into is the plain Jean. She has been in his rooms waiting to see the Castles ghosts.
Usually in romances one character has a secret past they keep hidden. In this case both Jean and Morgan have pasts marred by scandal that neither wants to face. Jean is plain in looks but complex in mind. Shes inquisitive and smart, hard working and caring. It isnt long before Morgan starts seeking her refreshing company. Then the two share in a scandal
I have never read a book by this author so I didnt know what to expect. I really liked the storyline and the characters she created. I really had to fight myself not to skim through to figure out what scandal Jean was hiding. It was driving me nuts. I loved her and Morgan together, I loved how honest and straightforward Jean was and how she caught Morgan off guard so often.
The author created two of the most annoying and murder inducing characters on the planet with Andrew and Catriona. Its been a while since characters have roused so much hate from me. I was immensely disappointed that neither of them died a painful death.
This was a charming historical romance. It had enough originality to make me want to seek out more of this authors work.
Cherise Everhard, June 2012
