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A Hint of Rapture
by
Miriam Minger (Goodreads Author)
When Maddie Fraser's father was killed fighting for Bonnie Prince Charles, the spirited Scottish lass swore to avenge his death. Hooded and disguised, she led a series of daring raids against the forces of the Crown--vowing to love no man until the English invaders were driven from her native soil.
Hot-blooded Captain Garrett Marshall was entrusted with the capture of the...more
Hot-blooded Captain Garrett Marshall was entrusted with the capture of the...more
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Published
November 6th 2010
by Walker Publishing
(first published July 1st 1990)
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Maddie Fraser, stubborn, willful and defiant is running her family's estate after her father's tragic death at Culloden when she is forced to house the very lobsterbacks that she hates for her father's death. The captain of these hated redcoats is one Garrett Marshall. The ensuing tale of their romance is exciting and suspenseful. I truly enjoyed the story.
The issue I take with this book is that it would seem that the editor gave up after the third page. I read the Kindle edition and the volume...more
The issue I take with this book is that it would seem that the editor gave up after the third page. I read the Kindle edition and the volume...more
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Sep 01, 2012
Lucille
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Why is it that the freebies I've read so far are all so very disappointing? Is it because they had so much potential but still fail which makes them much more disappointing? I feel like the potential awesomeness is wasted.
A Hint of Rapture was another disappointing freebie on iTunes. (I have a weakness for free stuff!) It had potential, and would have been a great historical romance if not for the annoying characters and the absurd plot.
Madeleine Fraser is one of the most annoying female heroi...more
A Hint of Rapture was another disappointing freebie on iTunes. (I have a weakness for free stuff!) It had potential, and would have been a great historical romance if not for the annoying characters and the absurd plot.
Madeleine Fraser is one of the most annoying female heroi...more
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I enjoyed reading this historical romance.
After her fathers death Maddie Fraiser had to figure out how to keep her clan from starving over the winter. Disguised she raids from the forces of the Crown in revenge of her fathers death.
Captain Garrett Marshall has been sent to Scotland to stop the raids and bring "Black Jack" back to hang. He and his soldiers are to take over and command from the house that belonged to Maddie's father and now her.
At first sight the captain is taken with Maddie and...more
After her fathers death Maddie Fraiser had to figure out how to keep her clan from starving over the winter. Disguised she raids from the forces of the Crown in revenge of her fathers death.
Captain Garrett Marshall has been sent to Scotland to stop the raids and bring "Black Jack" back to hang. He and his soldiers are to take over and command from the house that belonged to Maddie's father and now her.
At first sight the captain is taken with Maddie and...more
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I found this to be a better than average historical romance. There was a lot less of that stupid-stuff-that-makes-no-sense-except-to-drag-out-the-book that usually has me gritting my teeth when I read this genre. You had the usual push/pull going on between protagonists who shouldn't love each other but do, but there was good reason for it, so neither character appeared to be either stupid or bipolar, and the plot was well-developed, relatively free of potholes, and seemed to flow naturally. The...more
Source: Freebie from Amazon.
Reading Challenges: Why Buy the Cow?, Men in Uniform, Where Are You Reading?
My Thoughts: The first few pages were kinda hard to get through, because basically they set up the background to this war that's going on, but after that I really got into it.
I liked Captain Garrett Marshall. He definitely grew throughout the story, and I felt so much for him when he tries to help out Maddie and her people. Maddie on the other hand I didn't like as much. I thought she was cool...more
Reading Challenges: Why Buy the Cow?, Men in Uniform, Where Are You Reading?
My Thoughts: The first few pages were kinda hard to get through, because basically they set up the background to this war that's going on, but after that I really got into it.
I liked Captain Garrett Marshall. He definitely grew throughout the story, and I felt so much for him when he tries to help out Maddie and her people. Maddie on the other hand I didn't like as much. I thought she was cool...more
In the aftermath of the battle of Culloden the Scottish highlands are populated with English redcoats who seek to destroy the very fabric of Highland life. When Madeleine Fraser's father is killed at Culloden,she swears to take vengeance, and raids English supplies in order to feed her villagers. When her family home is taken over by a group of English redcoats Madeleine must seek to hide her identity from the handsome English Captain, Garrett Marshall, but she is unprepared for the effect this...more
3.5
Nicely written Scottish romance that focuses on the harsh reality of life during Jacobite Rebellion. The choices and hardships of the people left to fight and survive after the death or desertion by their leaders. The hero, Garrett is truly heroic and the heroine, Maddie is brave, but blinded by her own prejudice. Garrett is blinded by his feelings for her and fails to see what is going on right in front of him, and thus he seems a bit slow. Honestly, Garrett is so patient and wise that Maddi...more
Nicely written Scottish romance that focuses on the harsh reality of life during Jacobite Rebellion. The choices and hardships of the people left to fight and survive after the death or desertion by their leaders. The hero, Garrett is truly heroic and the heroine, Maddie is brave, but blinded by her own prejudice. Garrett is blinded by his feelings for her and fails to see what is going on right in front of him, and thus he seems a bit slow. Honestly, Garrett is so patient and wise that Maddi...more
2/3/12, free on kindle today.
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Basically pretty Scottish lass fighting against the evil English redcoats to save her village from their pillaging, raping and burning by dressing up as a man ("Black Jack") and stealing their supplies to feed her people.
Enter in English redcoat with a soul who has been tasked in bringing Black Jack to justice while taking over the house that pretty Scottish lass lives in. Awkward.
Attraction blooms, fought against on both sides, until pretty Scottish lass is captured and sentenced to death and t...more
Enter in English redcoat with a soul who has been tasked in bringing Black Jack to justice while taking over the house that pretty Scottish lass lives in. Awkward.
Attraction blooms, fought against on both sides, until pretty Scottish lass is captured and sentenced to death and t...more
5 stars....BUT.....I do wish it didn't have as many love scenes. The story was awesome, and I didn't realize that there were pretty erotic scenes in it. Although it is easy to skip over, you can see them coming from a mile away. I couldn't read the story fast enough.
I guess the cover should have clued me in, but I bought it on my kindle, and didn't really even look at the cover, I just looked at the book description. It was a great story though! and deserves the 5 stars.
I guess the cover should have clued me in, but I bought it on my kindle, and didn't really even look at the cover, I just looked at the book description. It was a great story though! and deserves the 5 stars.
Surprisingly enjoyable historical romance. Easy and fast pace with no slow spots. I felt like this book was a bit of an Outlander rip off, but nonetheless, it had engaging characters, beautiful imagery and a compelling storyline. I will definitely check out other books by this author.
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One of the most beautiful books I have ever read.
I still relish the story of it until now.
It beautifully captures the love and hate relationship between England and Scotland, and between the English and the Scots.
I still relish the story of it until now.
It beautifully captures the love and hate relationship between England and Scotland, and between the English and the Scots.
I'm sorry but this book just never took off. I had problems getting through the prologue but figured I'd still give it a try. I just couldn't force myself to finish it.
I think this book deserves more stars. It is one of the more enjoyable books I have read by Mariam Minger. I have read most of her books they are fun reads!
Maddy sure was one thick headed girl and I was losing any sympathy for her and was headed to feeling Garrett was foolish to continue to care for her.
Probably wouldn't read anything else by this author, it was slow and meandered in a frustrating way but the story was good enough.
Wonderful, sweeping tale of fierce loyalty, perseverance, hope, passion and love! I am partial to celtic/irish/scottish stories and this one reaffirmed my love for them.
Sep 05, 2011
Kathleen Crowell
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3 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
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I like when the female leads aren't shrinking violets and the male leads have some sensitivity! And who doesn't love Scotland!
Free from Amazon.
It was an interesting historical romance.
It was an interesting historical romance.
I enjoyed this book. I love Scotland and its history.
The title is not very fitting, but the story was okay.
Some slow parts but still a very intriging story.
Jun 12, 2011
Lexy Harper
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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3.5 stars, but gets an extra 0.5 for being free.
Amazon Freebie 01/02/2013
this was a pretty good story - decent action and suspense, although the love story was a little silly!
excellant book.....
It truely was a sweet and endearing tale. I love how the herione was a "Robin Hood" and it was amazing what she was willing to do to help her people. Just loved it. :)
I'm I'm not sure were to rate this book, it's better than "it was ok" but its not quite were I can say i liked it. The kindle edition was free so that helped. It was a sweet story but I found my self skimming some of the pages, it had quite a few places I thought were really slow. Historical romances is a genre that I do read,(not as much now as I use to), but this one just wasn't as good as other out there. I'm giving this book 2.5 stars.
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Miriam Minger's first novel Twin Passions was called "A fabulous debut!" by Romantic Times. Since then, Miriam has swept readers into her unforgettable historical romances with her strong, forceful heroes and fiery heroines. She is the winner of several Reviewer's Choice Awards--including Best Medieval Historical Romance of the Year Award from Romantic Times for The Pagan's Prize--and a two-time R...more
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