Taming the Heiress (The Scottish Lairds Series, Book 1), by Susan King
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Taming the Heiress (The Scottish Lairds Series, Book 1), by Susan King
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According to Scottish legend, the kelpie, a magical sea creature, grants good fortune to the Isle of Caransay upon finding a bride on the sea rock. When Meg MacNeill spends one night on that rugged rock as local tradition demands, a handsome man emerges from the sea—and passion takes its course. Legend fulfilled, the mysterious man disappears. Seven years later, Dougal Stewart, engineer and deep sea diver, returns to the Caransay to build a lighthouse on the very rock where he washed ashore—but Baroness Strathlin is determined to stop construction. Little does Dougal realize that the barefoot island beauty he often meets is not only the mysterious baroness herself, but the girl he once loved that memorable night—and the fair-haired boy with her is his own son. REVIEWS: "An exquisite and magical Highland romance." ~Booklist, *starred review "Magic, myth and history blend to perfection.... King is a master storyteller." ~Romantic Times Book Club THE SCOTTISH LAIRDS, in series order Taming the Heiress Waking the Princess Kissing the Countess THE CELTIC NIGHTS, in series order The Stone Maiden The Swan Maiden The Sword Maiden Laird of the Wind THE BORDER ROGUES, in series order The Raven's Wish The Raven's Moon The Heather Moon OTHER TITLES by Susan King The Black Thorne's Rose ABOUT Susan King: Susan King is the bestselling, award-winning author of 23 historical novels and novellas praised for historical accuracy, master storytelling and lyricism.
Taming the Heiress (The Scottish Lairds Series, Book 1), by Susan King- Amazon Sales Rank: #117773 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-30
- Released on: 2015-05-30
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Publishers Weekly Evocative prose and an alluring setting fail to offset the awkward plotting in King's newest Scottish romance (after The Sword Maiden). In 1850, Meg MacNeill and aristocrat Dougal Stewart meet on a storm-swept rock, where Meg's superstitious family sends her to win the heart of a magical kelpie. According to legend, the kelpie will appear disguised as a man. Instead, she finds and seduces Dougal, believing him to be the kelpie. Afterward, however, Dougal's friends fetch him in a manner that convinces Meg she was tricked. Seven years later, she has secretly borne a son and unexpectedly inherited a vast fortune and a title, but she has never forgiven the man who deceived her. She's also fighting (and losing) a legal battle against an engineer who intends to build a lighthouse on the same prominent rock. When Meg meets Dougal again and realizes he's the engineer, she disguises the fact that she is the baroness who has been trying to thwart his construction plans. The plot contrivances pile up as Meg continues to conceal both her identity and the fact that they have a son, while fending off a villain intent on blackmailing her into marriage. Though the story falls short in conflict and credibility, King's smooth prose and dynamic characterizations will please her fans.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist *Starred Review* According to Scottish legend, the kelpie of Sgeir Caran is a magical sea creature who comes looking for his bride on the sea rock. If he discovers a young woman waiting for him there, he grants good fortune to his beloved as well as the Isle of Caransay and all its people. The night Meg waits alone on the rugged rock, as local tradition demands, she finds a man as handsome as the gods themselves, and as tradition also mandates, they make wild, passionate love, and then he disappears. Seven years later, Dougal is trying to build a lighthouse on Sgeir Caran, where he was washed ashore that memorable stormy night, but the mysterious Baroness of Strathlin is blocking his efforts. He's rediscovered Meg, but little does he know that the barefoot beauty is actually the baroness and that the fair-haired boy she seems so fond of is really his son. Once again, King, author of The Stone Maiden and The Swan Maiden (2000) and The Sword Maiden (2001), has spun an exquisite and magical Highland romance. Shelley MosleyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review "Her books never fail to enchant!"-- Patricia Gaffney
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Hit the Snooze Button By WW Bittrogue I was eager to purchase this book, because it was receiving such rave reviews by Amazon customers. Unbeknownst to me, this book turned out to be a complete SNOOZE! This was my very first Susan King book, and sadly, it might be my last.King is a wonderful writer, but this book quickly drowns my interest. The plot labors on too much circumstantial evidence; the pacing is very slow; the intellectualized issues detract from the romance (large part for my frequent snoozing); and the characters are all tiresome and dull--with exception to Evan, Dougal, and Norrie. Meg, the female protagonist of this novel, does not get my vote for best leading lady of the year. Reason: She constructs a lousy syllogism about her first sexual encounter with Dougal. Most of her arguments are ridiculous and they are generally unfounded and based on poor assumptions.The only highlights I found in the book were the rare peaks of sexual tension between Meg and Dougal, which happened early on in the story. Yet, after skimming thru the rest and finally reaching the 'cliffhanger ending,' I was actually glad... yes, GLAD... to see a romance novel end!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Only Meg Makes This Book Worthy of ANY stars By Adria Todd Meg was one of the best heroines ever; she was sweet, smart, compassionate, and troubled.With the exception of the prologue, there didn't appear to be any real attraction between Meg and Dougal although they often "looked into each other's eyes," but there was no spark. After more than 100 pages the best we got was Dougal touching Meg's elbow every now and then and this was supposed to make her melt. I couldn't see how, really.Then the author gives us a scene in the end wherein Dougal is in serious trouble and his friends are attempting to help him. Now we know a hero almost always survives, especially in a romance novel, and unless there is some challenge from a villian or a storm, why give the reader these wasteful pages of "wondering" whether or not Dougal's going to make it?And while I praise Susan King's knowledge of history and occupations of the era, we are subjected to WAY too much information.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. truly excellent romance By A Customer I could not wait for this trilogy to come out, and I am not disappointed!!! TAMING THE HEIRESS is a wonderful story!! It's full of charm and romance, passionate and charming, with great touches of humor, mixing Celtic legends with a nineteenth century setting. I loved it, as I have loved all of Ms. King's other books, which are medievals. Once again she treats us to her warm poetic writing style, and she draws us into a wonderful world where the characters are so real you wish they were your own family. Great start for a great Victorian trilogy! If you love Scotland and nineteenth century romances, or if you love Sootland for its legends and its magic--you will love this story.
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