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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
ishouldbereading's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was so bad on so many levels but somehow i couldn't put it down. Characters had zero chemistry whatsoever, both were too proud and stubborn. Miscommunication trope was overused and unnecessary and personally I would have preferred her ending up with Colen who seemed to care about her more . Anyway I wouldn't recommend this book much and I regret reading it, there was way too much inapproppriate content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Hate crime, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail