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romancebookaffair's review against another edition
4.0
Brenna and Quade’s book is my first by Keira Montclair and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Scotland is my favourite setting for a historical romance. Brenna is a strong, sassy heroine who stands up to the burliest of Highlanders. Quade is one of those tough and gruff Scotsmen that is bought to his knees by his heroine; he is protective and possessive but soft hearted and vulnerable when it comes to those he loves. Their journey to a happily ever after is filled with obstacles thrown in their path not just by themselves but others as well. I am intrigued by the rest of both of their families and am so happy to see that they also get stories in this series.
pomegranates's review against another edition
almost from the beginning, I kept thinking ”this character is really stupid.” “this character is kind of an ass.” “this family is selfish.” I didn’t enjoy the whole “I shouldn’t, but I will, but I can’t, but I’m going to do it anyhow” from the mmc. I just realized that I wasn’t enjoying the book at all and the romance (which was rushed and hardly romantic at all) wasn’t worth trying to stick the book out.
jasbeingjas's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I really loved this story, although in some ways it was unexpected towards the end. I love Brenna and that she's a strong, capable, and smart healer. I also really love both of the families that are coming together in this series. Quade was a little annoying at times but not the worst. The kids also sound adorable. Lily sometimes steals the show for sure.
teaandbooklover's review against another edition
3.0
Was hoping for more 'oomph'
I liked the story overall but a few things kind of killed it for me. It seemed too saccharinely sweet in places, and while the Heroine, Brenna had strong characteristics (she was my favorite), the Hero-not so much. I can't put my finger on it but I just didn't feel he was that strong of a character.
I liked the added kids in the story but it was just a tad too much. The little girl's words and actions seemed a bit too mature for her age.
I have to agree with one reviewer who said it's more of a romantic story, but not so much the usual Scottish/Highland book.
And the last part-the 'whodunnit' part-wasn't really satisfactory to me. It sort of fell apart for me then. Sadly, too much was 'just ok' for it to become a keeper for me.
I liked the story overall but a few things kind of killed it for me. It seemed too saccharinely sweet in places, and while the Heroine, Brenna had strong characteristics (she was my favorite), the Hero-not so much. I can't put my finger on it but I just didn't feel he was that strong of a character.
I liked the added kids in the story but it was just a tad too much. The little girl's words and actions seemed a bit too mature for her age.
I have to agree with one reviewer who said it's more of a romantic story, but not so much the usual Scottish/Highland book.
And the last part-the 'whodunnit' part-wasn't really satisfactory to me. It sort of fell apart for me then. Sadly, too much was 'just ok' for it to become a keeper for me.
naughty_librarian's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Perhaps I have read too many of the “Rogues with Brogues” genre of romance, but this one felt a little too trope-filled:
-Healer with uncanny abilities (almost as if she’s getting clues from a writer in the future!) = check
-Laird who has sworn off love but immediately falls for the healer’s beauty and intelligence? or whatever… = check
-Tender loss of virginity = check (style points for having them actually get married first)
-Loose tresses = check, minus points for being historically inaccurate
-Bathing scenes = see above
-Jealous cows = check, style points for the witchcraft accusations
-Running off away from the castle to greet her family despite warnings of danger only to immediately come into said danger = check
-Getting kidnapped multiple times and then her supposedly super-overprotective brother deciding he’s okay with it because True Love.
The first half felt slow to me, and I was like, oh let me guess, his wee bairns have celiac disease and she will put them on oats and then they will be healed for a bit and then someone will sneak them some wheat so everyone thinks that they are sick again = check.
With so many historical inaccuracies I am almost tempted to file this under “fantasy” instead of “historical romance.”
One part in here is super accurate though: a toddler running around asking you repeatedly to “watch me” as they run back and forth. 😆
-Healer with uncanny abilities (almost as if she’s getting clues from a writer in the future!) = check
-Laird who has sworn off love but immediately falls for the healer’s beauty and intelligence? or whatever… = check
-Tender loss of virginity = check (style points for having them actually get married first)
-Loose tresses = check, minus points for being historically inaccurate
-Bathing scenes = see above
-Jealous cows = check, style points for the witchcraft accusations
-Running off away from the castle to greet her family despite warnings of danger only to immediately come into said danger = check
-Getting kidnapped multiple times and then her supposedly super-overprotective brother deciding he’s okay with it because True Love.
The first half felt slow to me, and I was like, oh let me guess, his wee bairns have celiac disease and she will put them on oats and then they will be healed for a bit and then someone will sneak them some wheat so everyone thinks that they are sick again = check.
With so many historical inaccuracies I am almost tempted to file this under “fantasy” instead of “historical romance.”
One part in here is super accurate though: a toddler running around asking you repeatedly to “watch me” as they run back and forth. 😆
_misty_'s review against another edition
3.0
Better than the first one, but still not exceptional.
This author writes sweet love stories but so far she put two twists at the end of each book that I found not really interesting or believable.
The one at the end of this book was very short sighted (from a character point of view) because it couldn't have worked long term which is what the characters wanted. It was silly even to try.
Right now though I want to read sweet love stories more than I want to read believable action, so I'm still along for the ride :)
This author writes sweet love stories but so far she put two twists at the end of each book that I found not really interesting or believable.
The one at the end of this book was very short sighted (from a character point of view) because it couldn't have worked long term which is what the characters wanted. It was silly even to try.
Right now though I want to read sweet love stories more than I want to read believable action, so I'm still along for the ride :)
brandysbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Really well done
I honestly thought that I had the villain pegged, so much so that I almost dnfd! The twist really surprised me.
I honestly thought that I had the villain pegged, so much so that I almost dnfd! The twist really surprised me.
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