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They are the Merricks, two brothers and a sister, restless, daring, proud. Eng... read full description
They are the Merricks, two brothers and a sister, restless, daring, proud. Eng... read full description
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Jul 26, 2010
Beanbag
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Actually more like a 3.5, I think. I'm not even settled on that, but I figured I'd get the review out of the way and get on with my life.
This is a very angsty read. The hero is the son of an awful Englishman who managed to take over the holdings of a Scottish clan after the slaughter at Culloden. The elder Merrick is an extremely nasty piece of work.
Ash Merrick has cultivated an image of urbane ruthlessness, but we know there's more to him than that. He has a younger bro More...
This is a very angsty read. The hero is the son of an awful Englishman who managed to take over the holdings of a Scottish clan after the slaughter at Culloden. The elder Merrick is an extremely nasty piece of work.
Ash Merrick has cultivated an image of urbane ruthlessness, but we know there's more to him than that. He has a younger bro More...
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Jan 09, 2012
Lori
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2.5 stars
I'm being a bit harsh on this book, because it has the germ of a good story. But it seems to meander and wander and then wallow. I'm not sure if it's a page-requirement or just in need of a better editor.
This book sets up the background for all 3 books in the series. It tells the tale of McClairen's Isle - a fortress in Scotland built by a McClairen on an island, so that he and his clan can see any and all who come to their lands. While the McClairens survived a More...
I'm being a bit harsh on this book, because it has the germ of a good story. But it seems to meander and wander and then wallow. I'm not sure if it's a page-requirement or just in need of a better editor.
This book sets up the background for all 3 books in the series. It tells the tale of McClairen's Isle - a fortress in Scotland built by a McClairen on an island, so that he and his clan can see any and all who come to their lands. While the McClairens survived a More...
Aug 22, 2008
LJ
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THE PASSIONATE ONE - Ex
Brockway, Connie - 1st of McClairen's Isle series
They are the Merricks, two brothers and a sister, restless, daring, proud. English by birth, they came to Scotland with their father to occupy McClairen lands. And there each would find a love as wild and glorious as the Highland isle they claimed as their own. Fia, the only daughter, is the ravishing one. Raine, the second son, is the reckless one.
Ashton is the eldest son. This is his story, More...
Brockway, Connie - 1st of McClairen's Isle series
They are the Merricks, two brothers and a sister, restless, daring, proud. English by birth, they came to Scotland with their father to occupy McClairen lands. And there each would find a love as wild and glorious as the Highland isle they claimed as their own. Fia, the only daughter, is the ravishing one. Raine, the second son, is the reckless one.
Ashton is the eldest son. This is his story, More...
Sep 12, 2011
Anche se l'idea di partenza era buona e abbastanza innovativa (un'isola legata dal '500 al '700 alla storia di una famiglia scozzese) il libro intreccia tra loro le storie di molti secondo me troppi personaggi ed eventi in modo non sempre logico e coerente... peccato anche perché ci sono un paio di scene di passione tra i due protagonisti veramente ben scritte.
Aug 04, 2010
Amanda
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A wonderfully written book, dark and very romantic. I loved Ash as a tormented alpha-male character, he complemented Rhiannon very well. The relationship between them was tense and heartfelt.
The plot was very interesting and kept me guessing throughout the book. A very good story, I'll probably read it again someday.
The plot was very interesting and kept me guessing throughout the book. A very good story, I'll probably read it again someday.
Aug 28, 2011
Tom
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Early on in our relationship, my wife (to be) told me that she wanted to write romance and she wanted me to know what a really good historical romance read like so I would know what she was shooting for. This was one of the first books she gave me and it was phenomenal. The characters were vivid, the story was clever and the setting really came to life. I read a million romance novels since but this one will always stay with me.
Oct 09, 2011
Julie
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I had a hard time getting into this complicated Georgian romance which is just too hard to summarize. The book was divided into two parts: before the hero abducts the heroine on his father's behalf to bring her to his father (who is awful in too many ways to list) and then after he abducts her. But, by that point he's fallen in love with her and decides he must protect her from his father, but if he does he might not get the money promised him (by same dastardly father) that he can use to pay
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Jun 24, 2010
Ty
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I really liked this book. It kept you wondering what was going to happen. I liked the rough characters because they had so much personality. I will be finishing this series.
Jan 17, 2010
Paola
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From what I remember, which is a fair bit, it had a great plot, interesting characters and wasn't a drag.
What more could I want.?.
What more could I want.?.
Aug 20, 2009
Sharal
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Very enjoyable book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series to learn how all three Merrick siblings end up.
Jul 05, 2009
Betsy
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This was a great book! You really get involved in the twists & turns of the character's life.
Sep 29, 2007
Hilary
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Pretty good. The first of three stories: one each for the three Merrick siblings. This one’s with Ashton and Rhiannon Russell. He tries to keep her away from his father, who’s killed three wives already.
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