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Kresley Cole has once again taken this reader on another romantic adventure romp with the first book in a new trilogy featuring the three MacCarrick brothers. Three adventuresome and darkly dangerous Scottish brothers who live life on the edge since believing an age-old family curse that predicts that the family line would end with them.
*** I thought this was a deliciously entertaining read that kept the sexual tension high; the adventure exciting; and culminated with a fabulous love story. Annalia and Court were really great together providing entertainment both when battling and definitely when loving. Court thought Anna petulant and spoiled; she thought of him as an ungentlemanly barbarian; definitely the ingredients for a lively romance. When Court finally discovered that Anna, the petite dainty beauty had courage, strengths and a passionate nature it brought out both the best in him as well as bringing him to his knees. The lively mixture of secondary characters, from Court's brothers, his crew of comrades, and Pascal's daughter Olivia, were all well-defined adding additional layers of depth to this very sexy romance. The dialogs, not only between the main protagonists but also between the numerous secondary characters were wonderful adding one more layer to this superb read! The only thing I must say I don't like is having to wait another year for Hugh's story, which judging by the sneak peak at the back of the book looks to be another fabulous read and a worthy addition to this newest trilogy which is going to end up on my keeper shelf! - Marilyn, for www.historicalromancewriters.com
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A good book. Her paranormals as much better, however. But if you like Scottish historicals, this one and books 2 and 3 will do it for you.

Cali M. (
Cali) wrote on 3/9/2008...
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Great trilogy about the MacCarrick Brothers, but this was the least favorite of the three for me. At least the first 120 pages or so. I won't say why to avoid spoilers, but then the remainder of the book picked up, became a little more humane and normal and was just as good as the other 2 books. =) Enjoy!

Colleen H. (
senhi) wrote on 11/7/2007...
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Great Read! Twists and turns to the plot with strong characters. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

Hazel W. (
silver) wrote on 4/6/2007...
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good historical romance involving a family curse
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Excellent book, can't wait for the next one!
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Can a highlander steal his enemy's bride and make her love him?

Pam B. (
PamelaK) wrote on 7/27/2005...
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Courtland MacCarrick is rescued from death by an Andoran beauty Annalia Llorente, who is betrothed to his enemy. He rescues her & her brother, goes back to England, then back to the Pyrennes with his brothers to battle the bad guys.