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was actually a pretty decent novel, It's not what I really thought it be, which is both a good and bad thing is, It was a good thing, because the plot was a unique one that I hadn't really read before.
It was pretty different in this aspect, However, it was also a bad thing, because I thought that it'd be a better read than it really was.
It got pretty boring in some places and then it started to pick back up again, It was a lot like stop and go, which isn't how I want to read a novel,
Duncan likes nothing better than a good battle, A good battle reenactment that is, He's always on Scotland's side and is proud of it, Which is to be expected when one has been raised in Scotland, However, Duncan now lives in America and is currently working as a business financier, He only goes back to Scotland to visit his grandfather every once in a while and that's the way he likes it.
What he doesn't like is being transported back in time and coming facetoface with Abigail Kerr, Abby is currently the Chief of clan Kerr and she's only holding on to the title by a thread.
To keep her title she's going to have to marry a man that's not of her own choosing, and even then she still really wouldn't be the chief at all.
However, that's currently the least of her concerns, Currently her clan is going bankrupt and the English are trying to start a war that is unnecessary.
But what Abby really needs is a strongarmed to help her out in any way that he can.
Instead, she gets Duncan. Which is a huge shock to her considering that he can't even hold up a sword properly, To make things even worse, Abby can't get rid of him until he's completed his duty as her strong arm.
A duty that even Duncan himself isn't sure that he can achieve, Which he surely wants to do, because he wants to go home badly, But things seem to get even more complicated when Duncan starts to fall for Abby, Now he not only wants to help her, but he wants to stay with her too,
This novel would be considered a pure romance novel through and through, It has all of the right aspects for it and the plot of this novel proves that as well.
The only thing that sets it apart from other romance novels is that this novel is based in the past.
Medieval Scotland that is. It's a romance story that can only happen in the past, not the present, And it's a plot that we really don't see that often, At least not in this kind of mixture, Making this a unique novel that's for sure, So as for my recommendation on this novel it's at least a good one, This novel isn't what I'd call a mustread, but it's at least an interesting one, So if you're into novels that like to mix things up a bit, then this is the novel for you.
Read on Decemberth,
I had mixed feelings on this time travel romance by Gwyn Cready.
Part of that I think just stems from the fact that it is the first in a new series.
For this reason the author has to include a lot of back story to lay the foundation for future books.
Much of this foundation can seem unnecessary for this book but is needed in future books, However, I thought it was a great twist to have a female head of the clan Kerr, Of course that brought on most of Abby's troubles in this book, but it was refreshing to have a strong female chieftess.
Duncan, was likeable but rather weak for a male lead, Perhaps that was the difference in this novel, just that the roles were reversed, So while I didn't absolutely love it, I didn't dislike it either so I would still like to continue with the rest of the series.
Book Info
Mass Market Paperback,pages
Expected publication: Februaryrdby Sourcebooks Casablanca
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edition language English
series Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands
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BampN BOOK SYNOPSIS
It's tough being a woman in a man's profession, especially for Abby Kerr, the unexpected chieftess of Clan Kerr.
Loathe to marry but in need of a strong arm, Abby wishes for a Scots warrior and gets.
. . Duncan, the historical reenactment hobbyist,
Wall Street Impresario Duncan MacHarg isn't bad with a fencing foil, but he's no Highlander, When a misdirected spell plucks him from thest century, he lands inScotland at the feet of the fiercest woman he's ever laid eyes on.
. . My Thoughts
The Scottish time travel twist is one of my favorites, what is not to like about reliving a bit of history with a fiery leading lady and a sexy leading man!
Unlike so many of the other books that have availed themselves of this particular venue am happy to say that this time around the time traveller was a man who actually went backyears in time rather than a scantily clad female who was than forced to accept the help of the clan chief in whose arms she landed.
I enjoyed watching Duncan find his way amongst the members of clan Kerr, he may not have been exactly what Abby thought she needed in a man but she found out that he was exactly what she wanted and he found out that she was the one he longed to spend forever with if only that were possible.
There was no one thing in this story that really stood out as different from what have enjoyed before but with a twist here and a twist there it added up to an enjoyable foray into one of my preferred settings of time and place in historical romances, the back and forth banter that the characters indulged in also added to the story as did the bickering that led to Abby and Duncan indulging in sexual encounters of the utmost intensity.
The way in which things played out with the unexpected source of the method to travel back in time was poignant as well as romantic, the finale to this first installment in the series leads me to hope for Undines story soon.
A fish out of water, historical time travel romance which introduces the series and which happily promises the beginning of many hours of of pleasurable reading.
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This was a cute book but a little bit unbelievable.
Great Read
The characters are so real and make you care for them and fear for them in this exciting novel.
I enjoyed it greatly and look forward to more books by this author, A strong woman whose passion inspires devotion!
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Series: Book: Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands
Characters: Abby amp Duncan
Setting: Scotlands
Mature Themes: Sex, talk of sexual violence, violence
Recommendation: As a fan of both Highland novels and time travel I was satisfied with both of these aspects.
The romance was a little lack luster and Abby was sometime too hard to understand with her ever changing moods.
I did enjoy the story, the characters, and the strength Abby had and that alone would make me pick it back up again for a second read.
When Duncan MacHarg finds himself out of his own time and into thes and at the feet of a fiery clan leader he has no idea the adventure before him.
Abbys clan is suffering and she must find a way to save them and when a hunky Scotsman turns up at her feet amidst a battle, she must make a decision to trust him, or kill him.
When her instincts and her heart lead her a direction shes not expecting a decision weighs on her and she must fight for what she believes.
Most novels set in old world Scotland are vivid and beautiful and this one is no exception, thanks mostly in part to my imagination.
There was very little in the way of descriptions and other than a few main objects in each scene nothing was explicitly described.
Regardless, the feel of the storys setting was perfectly old world and fit well with the character while still contrasting enough to differentiate between the modern and past sections.
While the setting descriptions were lacking, the characters made up for it, Abby is a strong and clever woman and her dedication for her clan when no
one believed in her is remarkable.
Even when her family berates her and schemes to overthrow her, she stands her ground, Duncan is an equally strong character who quickly learns when to protect Abby and when to stand down and let her will lead where she thinks it must.
Their dynamic and dialogue is refreshing and entertaining, playing off of each other in a friendly and relatable way.
The flip side of this relationship is both characters end up being a bit wishywashy in their attitude towards one another.
They want each other, then they dont, one gives up and then they both do, etc, After a few rounds of this I found it tiring,
The plot was rewarding with a different take on a time travel romance than I am typically used to, mostly because the man is the one traveling.
Abby is a smart woman who knows when to listen those around her, yet surprised me with her quick thinking and adaptability when plans buckle.
The main plotting between the characters and the twist at the end were very enjoyable and left me smiling and happy with my read.
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