mssarahbn's review
5.0
This was a great historical romance. The story was so entertaining and it had so many interesting twists. Briar and Wren had amazing chemistry from the very beginning and I was completely mesmerized by the story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
corsetreads's review
4.0
This story got me with its premise that a lady married her gardener and while that wasn’t exactly all there was to it, I still loved every page of it! It’s a fun, fast paced adventure to Scotland, and the couple marries on the way there. I have a little bit of an issue with road-trip stories usually because we spend so much time moving from place to place, authors tend to lose sight of the character development or the couple’s relationship but this story was really refreshing in that the actual trip didn’t take over the story. I mean, if you need a better testament to how well the author created and grew the characters, I will tell you that the character I despised on page 1 had me sobbing at the end.
calhoun_crew's review
4.0
Who can't help but love a Scottish romance?!
Kilts, snark, and biceps for days *sigh, swoon and sigh again*
Lady Briar, our 19-year-old MFC, finds herself falling for the manor's grumpy Scottish gardener, Wern after he comes to her aid in dealing with a particular "nitwit".
The character development and scene description were wonderfully balanced with enough description to allow the reader to fully submerged themselves within the book.
Overall 3.5 stars
Character and scenery development: 4/5
Spice:3.8/5
Trigger warnings: multiple mentions the spousal abuse, some physical violence,
Premarital pregnancy and abandonment.
Abduction, "forced" marriage.
Kilts, snark, and biceps for days *sigh, swoon and sigh again*
Lady Briar, our 19-year-old MFC, finds herself falling for the manor's grumpy Scottish gardener, Wern after he comes to her aid in dealing with a particular "nitwit".
The character development and scene description were wonderfully balanced with enough description to allow the reader to fully submerged themselves within the book.
Overall 3.5 stars
Character and scenery development: 4/5
Spice:3.8/5
Trigger warnings: multiple mentions the spousal abuse, some physical violence,
Premarital pregnancy and abandonment.
Abduction, "forced" marriage.
melireadsromance's review
5.0
This was the first book I've read by Fenna Edgewood, and it won't be the last. The hero and heroine in this book were both engaging and likable, but I found the secondary characters to be equally so. If you like a bit of adventure and/or danger in your historical romances, definitely check this book out. I found it to be quite the page-turner.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
emmelnie's review
4.0
Sometimes it’s hard to see what’s right in front of you. It might take a kidnapping, misperceptions of marriage, and forced proximity to make two people realize they’re meant for one another. Lady Briar Weds the Scot is a charming tale of two people who stumble into love when circumstances move them beyond their societal standings and their assumptions of one another.
The title gives away the crux of the plot: Wren and Briar must wed when Wren’s kidnappers assume she’s his wife (they are riding in a closed carriage, after all). But those kidnappers also bring along Briar’s spurned suitor, they turn out to be not just kidnappers but double-crossers of Wren’s double-crossing relative, and they’re actually returning Wren to a legacy he didn’t realize he had. Talk about a fair amount to unpack!
I liked both Briar and Wren, though Briar’s assumptions of the best of everyone made her at times seem very young and naïve to me. Then she’d have a moment of great wisdom and insight. So I wasn’t quite sure what to make of her. Wren has the opposite problem—he doesn’t tell Briar enough about what they’re facing, and that leads to some unexpected difficulties when they finally reach their Scottish destination. The cast of secondary characters features some stereotypes but also some nicely rounded and surprising characterizations. And I did wish for more of a sense of closure with Wren’s family.
But charm can go a long way, and the amount of charm Edgewood invests Lady Briar Weds the Scot with is plenty to make for an enjoyable romance read.
The title gives away the crux of the plot: Wren and Briar must wed when Wren’s kidnappers assume she’s his wife (they are riding in a closed carriage, after all). But those kidnappers also bring along Briar’s spurned suitor, they turn out to be not just kidnappers but double-crossers of Wren’s double-crossing relative, and they’re actually returning Wren to a legacy he didn’t realize he had. Talk about a fair amount to unpack!
I liked both Briar and Wren, though Briar’s assumptions of the best of everyone made her at times seem very young and naïve to me. Then she’d have a moment of great wisdom and insight. So I wasn’t quite sure what to make of her. Wren has the opposite problem—he doesn’t tell Briar enough about what they’re facing, and that leads to some unexpected difficulties when they finally reach their Scottish destination. The cast of secondary characters features some stereotypes but also some nicely rounded and surprising characterizations. And I did wish for more of a sense of closure with Wren’s family.
But charm can go a long way, and the amount of charm Edgewood invests Lady Briar Weds the Scot with is plenty to make for an enjoyable romance read.
rachelstopreads's review
4.0
Ohhh I loved this one. Set in the early 1800s, Lady Briar Weds the Scot provides not only (tons of) amazing emotional spice
jlee76's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Blakeley Manor series is the first series I have read of Fenna Edgewood’s, and I am extremely impressed! Lady Briar Weds The Scot is a lush journey filled with danger, intrigue, adventure, and passion. Wren and Briar’s romance is unforgettable!
Wren has taken up a quiet life as a gardener at Briar’s manor house. Briar is instantly intrigued by Wren. After a kidnapping, Wren is forced back home to responsibilities in Scotland and Briar is abducted as well. When Briar is faced with ruination, she must take the plunge and marry Wren, hoping her burgeoning feelings are mutual.
Wren is a great character. I loved his loyalty and strength. Wren has been hurt before and hides his heart, yet Briar breaks down all those walls. It was wonderful seeing Wren come into his own. Briar also grows exponentially throughout this journey. I loved Briar’s fierceness. There are fireworks when Wren and Briar are together. The two share a robust, passionate connection that seared the page.
The plot was captivating, and it moved rapidly. This was a page-turning adventure that, at times, was breathtaking with its danger and sadness. Yet the burgeoning love between Wren and Briar kept the storyline intriguing and heart-warming. Lady Briar Weds The Scot is the first book in the Blakeley Manor series. However, Briar’s older sister’s story is told in a novella in the anthology Naughty Or Nice. That was an excellent story too. Fenna Edgewood has created characters I fell in love with and wrote a romance that stole my heart. I cannot wait for the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
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