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torilovesheas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is not JL’s best book but damn if it isn’t one of my favorites. For a romance written in ‘83, Sheena and Jamie’s story is fairly light compared to other books written around this time by other authors. The signature push/pull that Lindsey is so famous for is front and center, going all the way to the very end because she lives for the dramatics. And Sheena is a signature Lindsey FMC, outspoken and stubborn. But I do think she’s more likable than a lot of other JL leading ladies. She just wants her family to be safe from the clan feud and is only going off of information from her family when it comes to how big and bad Jamie MacKinnion is. I mean…he’s really not lol in the grand scheme of things, he’s a very mellow Lindsey hero. A strong warrior and protective of his clan, he may threaten violence to Sheena a few times but always sputters to reassure her that he’s just being an ass.
There’s not a terrible amount of plot and the only bodice ripping we have is from an attempted assault by Black Gawain, resident turd extraordinaire of Castle Kinnion. It’s mostly just an ongoing mystery to solve involving who’s really responsible for the breaking of peace between Jamie and Sheena’s respective clans. with the MCs in close proximity and Jamie trying to convince Sheena to marry him. But it’s such a fun romp that I don’t even care that there’s better Lindsey’s out there.
A 5/5 re-read for ScottyRoNovember!
There’s not a terrible amount of plot and the only bodice ripping we have is from an attempted assault by Black Gawain, resident turd extraordinaire of Castle Kinnion. It’s mostly just an ongoing mystery to solve involving who’s really responsible for the breaking of peace between Jamie and Sheena’s respective clans. with the MCs in close proximity and Jamie trying to convince Sheena to marry him. But it’s such a fun romp that I don’t even care that there’s better Lindsey’s out there.
A 5/5 re-read for ScottyRoNovember!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
reading_historical_romance's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
words_and_dreams's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A classic Johnna Lindsey, so you know what that means. Saying that, while there are some problematic elements that were rife in 80s romance novels, its not as problematic as some from this author that I've read.
The basic premise is two warring Scottish clans where the main couple end up marrying to end the feud. This is after a number of plot points. The plot is quite convaluted, which I don't always mind in romance books. My main beef was the hero, he was just so annoying. Very alpha hero with a temper...and that justifies his behaviour and attitude apparently. Lol. He also claims to love the heroine but he doesn't know her. It's just insta lust, that's it.
Sheena is more tolerable and I enjoyed her sweet relationship with her younger brother. However, she suffers the burden of being too beautiful, poor thing. So beautiful every single man goea crazy for her. Like chill seriously.
I think Colen, Jamie's brother would have made a much better hero, he actually listened to Sheena and her wants and got to know her. Sheena chose the wrong brother and that's that
The basic premise is two warring Scottish clans where the main couple end up marrying to end the feud. This is after a number of plot points. The plot is quite convaluted, which I don't always mind in romance books. My main beef was the hero, he was just so annoying. Very alpha hero with a temper...and that justifies his behaviour and attitude apparently. Lol. He also claims to love the heroine but he doesn't know her. It's just insta lust, that's it.
Sheena is more tolerable and I enjoyed her sweet relationship with her younger brother. However, she suffers the burden of being too beautiful, poor thing. So beautiful every single man goea crazy for her. Like chill seriously.
I think Colen, Jamie's brother would have made a much better hero, he actually listened to Sheena and her wants and got to know her. Sheena chose the wrong brother and that's that
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment