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Perfect Strangers (The Scots #1)
by
Rebecca Sinclair (Goodreads Author)
Gabrielle Carelton is one of Queen Elizabeth's most devoted ladies-in-waiting. But her loyalty is put to the test when Her Majesty commands her to marry Scotsman Collin Douglas. When Gabrielle is kidnapped by Collin's twin brother, not even Good Queen Bess can save her. Dubbed the Black Douglas, devilishly handsome Connor is known throughout the land for his magnificent fe...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
March 1st 1996
by Zebra
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Feuds go back a long way....
Gabrielle Carelton is ordered to marry a Scotmans named Colin Douglas to reacquaint alliances between England and Scotland Borders. Their marriage would put an end to the vengeful feuds that have been getting worse by the day between the English and Scottish. This is one feud that's on the verge of being repaired by one simple marriage. Till.....
Connor Douglas also known as the Black Douglas,(his notorious name is enough to make you quiver) takes refuge and steals the...more
Gabrielle Carelton is ordered to marry a Scotmans named Colin Douglas to reacquaint alliances between England and Scotland Borders. Their marriage would put an end to the vengeful feuds that have been getting worse by the day between the English and Scottish. This is one feud that's on the verge of being repaired by one simple marriage. Till.....
Connor Douglas also known as the Black Douglas,(his notorious name is enough to make you quiver) takes refuge and steals the...more
This is a must read historical romance.
I completely fell in love with this book and I'm certain you will too.
Perfect Strangers is set in the beautiful 16th Century lands of England and Scotland.
It's the sotry of Gabrielle Carelton who is on her way to Scotland from England to wed Colin Douglas to end all feuds between the Maxwells and the Douglases that have been going on for the past century. But on her way she is kidnapped by Colin's twin brother, The Black Douglas, Connor
Connor kidnaps Gabri...more
I completely fell in love with this book and I'm certain you will too.
Perfect Strangers is set in the beautiful 16th Century lands of England and Scotland.
It's the sotry of Gabrielle Carelton who is on her way to Scotland from England to wed Colin Douglas to end all feuds between the Maxwells and the Douglases that have been going on for the past century. But on her way she is kidnapped by Colin's twin brother, The Black Douglas, Connor
Connor kidnaps Gabri...more
In 1603, Gabrielle Carelton was a lady in Queen Elizabeth's court for 6 years. Black of hair, green of eye, heavy of weight, Gabrielle sees herself as a plain looking, plump woman. While she will devoted to her queen and her country, she is not afraid of speaking her mind when occasions warrant it. After the Queen compares her to a stuffed goose, she suffers even more from insecurities about herself.
When Queen Elizabeth calls a meeting with Gabrielle to take place in the early morning, Gabby is...more
Feb 17, 2012
April
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5 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
historical-romance-scotland,
16th-century
PERFECT STRANGERS by Rebecca Sinclair is an exciting re-release historical romance set in 16th century England and Scotland, exact date 1603. It is the love story of Connor Douglas,"The Black Douglas" and Gabrielle Carelton. Gabrielle, is one of Queen Elizabeth's ladies-in-waiting and the most unlikely to find a match. Gabrielle is a relation to the Maxwell clan,which has had a feud with the Douglas clad for decades. Gabrielle's match will stop a century old feud and add an alliance between Scot...more
Queen Elizabeth of England has asked Gabrielle to marry the Scotsman, Colin Douglas, in order to help end an on going feud. Once Gabrielle has accepted her fate, she decides to just be glad she is not marring Colin's twin brother, Conner Douglas, aka the Black Douglas.
On the other side of things, Conner has decided to steal his brother's bride. Mostly to get back at Colin for the past, but also in effort to make peace with the warring Maxwell clan and benefit with an heir in the process.
This bo...more
On the other side of things, Conner has decided to steal his brother's bride. Mostly to get back at Colin for the past, but also in effort to make peace with the warring Maxwell clan and benefit with an heir in the process.
This bo...more
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Perfect Strangers by Rebecca Sinclair is the tale of love between a Scottish laird and one of the queen’s maids. My favourite part of the story is that Rebecca made Gabrielle a stout and sturdy woman whose self image has been damaged by cutting remarks made by Queen Elisabeth. Gabrielle travels on orders from the queen to be betrothed to Colin Douglas when she is kidnapped by his brother, Connor, who plans to marry her instead. Connor...more
Ok – I have to admit, the picture perfect specimen on the cover captured my attention before anything. Did you look?! Well, go back and LOOK!
I also have a predisposed fascination with Scotland as my ancestors hail from the great country of Scotland. I love the brogue. I love the bagpipes. I love the kilts. I would someday like to visit Scotland, and I would like one of those men (from the cover).
Perfect Strangers captured the love between Gabrielle Carleton and Connor Douglas magnificently. W...more
I also have a predisposed fascination with Scotland as my ancestors hail from the great country of Scotland. I love the brogue. I love the bagpipes. I love the kilts. I would someday like to visit Scotland, and I would like one of those men (from the cover).
Perfect Strangers captured the love between Gabrielle Carleton and Connor Douglas magnificently. W...more
I was asked to read/review this book and since Historical Romance is one of my favorite generes to read besides Paranormal, I jumped at the chance. I have to say the cover art for the book is absolutely beautiful, makes you want to dive right into the story.
I have to say this is a Historical Romance at it's finest, It has everything you want in a Historical Romance, I love reading from the 16th Century England/Scotland. Gabrielle Carelton is on her way to meet Collin Douglas her betrothed, but,...more
I have to say this is a Historical Romance at it's finest, It has everything you want in a Historical Romance, I love reading from the 16th Century England/Scotland. Gabrielle Carelton is on her way to meet Collin Douglas her betrothed, but,...more
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All I have to say is, WOW! This book blurb doesn’t do this book justice. It seems that the author has published this story in 1996, and did some ‘ironing’ of it and re-published it last year. I’ve never had the pleasure to read this author before, but that will certainly change right now.
This was such a warm and touching story. It’s so much more than just romance. It’s a painting of a time long gone, yet brought to life in such vivid detail. I was made to want to...more
All I have to say is, WOW! This book blurb doesn’t do this book justice. It seems that the author has published this story in 1996, and did some ‘ironing’ of it and re-published it last year. I’ve never had the pleasure to read this author before, but that will certainly change right now.
This was such a warm and touching story. It’s so much more than just romance. It’s a painting of a time long gone, yet brought to life in such vivid detail. I was made to want to...more
This story completely took me by surprise as it was authentic, unpredictable, and cute. Gabrielle must marry against her wishes, but there is a mix up and she ends up with the wrong brother. There are lots of twists and turns so any additional plot synopsis would give the fun away. I thought the romance was sweet. the plot engaging, and the characters fun. I liked how all the characters were different and had a more complex side than what was initially introduced to the reader. I was slightly ir...more
So, I've tried to read this book twice now. As much as I hate to admit it, I just can't get into it. It's very well written and I like the characters, but for osme reason, I just can't seem to get more than a couple chapters in.
I hate this because I haven't read far enough for the book to even begin to kick off. I feel like I'm not really giving it the chance that it properly deserves.
So in fairness, I've decided that in the future, I will come back to this book and give it another shot. Hopeful...more
I hate this because I haven't read far enough for the book to even begin to kick off. I feel like I'm not really giving it the chance that it properly deserves.
So in fairness, I've decided that in the future, I will come back to this book and give it another shot. Hopeful...more
"You've flipped your kilt!"
I've read hundreds of Highlander books and I have never heard that before! This was a very cute story about the descendant of The Black Douglas (he, too, referred to as such because he was a notorious, fierce Laird) and a plain, plump girl from Queen Elizabeth's court he was forced to marry. I thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
I've read hundreds of Highlander books and I have never heard that before! This was a very cute story about the descendant of The Black Douglas (he, too, referred to as such because he was a notorious, fierce Laird) and a plain, plump girl from Queen Elizabeth's court he was forced to marry. I thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
What a wonderful Historical romance story, I was hooked the entire time. It was sexy, sweet and very HOT. The characters were very believable, and easy to fall in love with. The storyline was fascinating; with turns that kept you hooked. I felt the story was written so well, that you felt like you were there with the characters through their journey! I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good Historical romance novel.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Strangers is filled with action, love and a tension that the story builds on. Gabby and Connor are strangers and enemies, I mean he did kidnap her, but they find love and have a connection that will last a lifetime! I will definitely be reading more of Rebecca Sinclair's books.
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Didn't like the abrupt ending;(
However, the plot line was nice, better than a lot of romance books I have read, but I still felt like it could have been a bit more exciting and intriguing, which would have automatically made this 5 stars.
Overall 4 stars, a good read;)
However, the plot line was nice, better than a lot of romance books I have read, but I still felt like it could have been a bit more exciting and intriguing, which would have automatically made this 5 stars.
Overall 4 stars, a good read;)
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Reb published her first book in 1989. She is the bestselling author of CALIFORNIA CARESS, PERFECT STRANGERS, MONTANA WILDFIRE ... & a bunch of other historical romance novels.
She lives on the southeast coast of New England in a big house built in 1865—haunted, of course (this is New England, aren't they're ALL haunted?—and only a five minute walk from the ocean, with a husband she loves almost...more
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Great review of an excellent roller-coaster ebook ride. I loved the story's suspense element, in addition to the hunky hero, of course.
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Jan 21, 2012 11:49am