Sleepless in Scotland (MacLean Curse, #4)

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Sleepless in Scotland (MacLean Curse #4)

by Karen Hawkins (Goodreads Author)

3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 · rating details · 1,196 ratings · 99 reviews

The fourth and fifth exciting novels in New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins’s sparkling Scottish Regency series about two beautiful twin sisters who find romance with the sexy MacLean brothers.

In Sleepless in Scotland, Catriona Hurst learns that her sister Caitlyn is getting into trouble in her societal debut, and she rushes to London to rescue her bolder, youn...more

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Published July 21st 2009 by Pocket Books (first published July 9th 2009)

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Sep 20, 2012 Felicity Green rated it 3 of 5 stars

Oh god I'm so embarrassed that I read these but there you have it: I did. And they added to my understanding of the Magick Sekrit Romance Formula, which is, as practiced in these books, as follows:

1. Improbable (and overweight, interestingly enough, a reflection, I guess, of contemporary America) heroine who is nothing like any 18th century miss would be. "I won't wear corsets!" she may say, or, "I won't obey any man! I want a job!" Yeah. Uh huh. Good luck in 1750 with that attitude.
2. Preposte...more

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Jan 14, 2012 Marianna rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: skimmed, one-time-read

With the title I should have known I would be rolling my eyes a lot. Let me tell you I am tired, very tired, of the blustery hero. The kids and their issues were actually the highlight, I usually can't stand the portrayal of kids in adult books, but the brats grew on me. The thing that ruined their characters came at the end of the book when suddenly they were philosophizing like 'adults' or rather in a tone I found very hard to believe to be coming from a child. Don't get me wrong I am well awa...more

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Oct 23, 2011 RomReader rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical

Responsible & average-looking 23yo heroine gets mistaken for her impulsive twin sister by the brother of the man her sister wants to marry. Heroine's reputation is compromised when others find out that she & Hero spent hours alone in his carriage. They're forced to marry each other & both agree to live together in Hero's estate for 3 months to give gossip a chance to die down. They consummate their marriage & realize that sex is 1 area they agree on & enjoy. Hero puts limits...more

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Mar 11, 2011 Christine rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

I first ran into Karen Hawkins through a novelette she wrote for "The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown." I enjoyed that story quite a bit, and ever since, have been trying to capture that magic in her novels. I'm afraid I'm 0 for 2 so far on her novels, though. It's not like this book was actively bad -- it was close to 3 stars -- but I stopped reading fairly close to the end because I just didn't care. Neither of these characters came alive for me, and the romance between them felt almo...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Sobia rated it 3 of 5 stars

I read this in a few hours, and it's a pretty average (generic) historical romance... Not bad, but despite a somewhat promising beginning, it follows a pretty predictable plot line... It's a good easy read, and doesn't take a whole lot of effort to get though it.

One thing that bugged me was that the story pretty much kept to the H and h's POV for the first half of the book, but by the second half KH kept bringing other people's view points in! And even though I liked the beginning, I can't help...more

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Aug 22, 2009 Jacqueline rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Romance readers who like good writing with characters that keep you hooked

Recommended to Jacqueline by: Me, Myself, and I

Shelves: genre-romance-historical

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I could not put this book down! Started and read the same day, this story was such an enjoyable book! Catriona is a really cool cat with kindness of nature that really transfers well to readers. From page one you are drawn in, desperate to know what will happen with her circumstances. The same can be said for Hugh, as well. The situation that ties the two people together is a classic Shakespearean comedy of errors. In intercepting their siblings and trying to keep them from doing something stupi...more I could not put this book down! Started and read the same day, this story was such an enjoyable book! Catriona is a really cool cat with kindness of nature that really transfers well to readers. From page one you are drawn in, desperate to know what will happen with her circumstances. The same can be said for Hugh, as well. The situation that ties the two people together is a classic Shakespearean comedy of errors. In intercepting their siblings and trying to keep them from doing something stupid, both Hugh and Triona end up mistaking each other for their counterparts. Caught be her nurse, sister, and uncle after several hours alone together in the coach, Hugh and Catriona are forced to a hasty wedding in effort to salvage Cait's reputation. From here on in, the reader is swept up in the mystery of "what happens next." This aspect intensifies upon finding out Hugh has 3 daughters he provides for at Gilmerton Manor, can control and influence the weather based on his temper, and the developing chaos that erupts as Hugh demands Cait remain aloof from his daughters. The pranks, interplay and emotions of the five are so entertaining to read!

The pacing of the story is phenomenal, and every scene falls effortlessly in line with keeping up the momentum of the plot. I most love how events develop seamlessly that lead to many points being answered and resolved surrounding and following Devon's attempt to run away. The ensuing drama of Cait nearly dying, the children realizing they're still loved and Hugh's battle against the storm to save Cait seems on the surface "too much drama," but were written so well that one didn't even realize such.

I most appreciated Hawkins ability to adhere to her characters actions. Not once did I wonder "why the crap is he doing that?" or "how is that going to solve anything?" Her characters actions never once seemed out-of-character.

This positive, along with the surprising delight that the scenes never "mellowed out" or got dull allowed me to keep reading this book the whole day. Not one dull moment, not one dry spot! Although, I sadly do have one tiny criticism. In the story, we know that Devon, Crhistina, and Aggie are of different ages, Devon's 14, Christina's 13, and Aggie's 6. A nice surprise comes along that, it appears, the girls are not Hugh's at all. Such was not too shocking though, despite the fact that all had the evil ex Clarissa in the picture. It never made sense why there were more than one child, all different ages. However, what was a let down was that Hawkins never explained why Hugh took the girls, how they came to live with him, or any detail surrounding the issue. While it is clear Hugh loves the girls wholeheartedly regardless, there are still some unanswered questions.

Yet despite this, such is a small price to pay considering this book was explosive in the enjoyment department. Beings, though, that this story is part of a series, I can hope such questions may be answered in Caitlyn's and Alexander's upcoming book. (less)

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Aug 14, 2012 May rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: scottish-romance

3.5 or 3.75 ..
Actually this book was better than the first. I skipped the 2nd due to bad review and headed straight the one that attracted me to the series

Hero & Heroine fall into a scheme that was meant for their siblings (His Brother/ Her Sister) Catriona is thoroughly compromised and Hugh must marry her. This is the story of their forced marriage ..

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I really liked the set up and how he didn't b...more

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Apr 01, 2013 Fanny Roswita Ria rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, gramedia, highland, romance, translation, family, funny

Gw suka dengan cerita yg ini dari series MacLean lainnya. Caitriona dan Hugh sama2 lucu, sama2 keras kepala, sama2 merasa bersalah, sama2 pengen ngebahagianin pasangannya tp dg cara diam2, dan sama2 punya cara unik utk berinteraksi. Ga perlu lama2 bikin gw ngabisin novel ini. Ga nyesel kok bacanya..hanya saja ada beberapa kebingungan yg buat gw ngerasa novel ini krg mantep aja..

Kebingungan 1: jelas2 dari awak hero dan heroinenya sepakat utk menikah dg jangka wkt 2-3 bulan, gunanya hanya menutupi...more

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Jun 28, 2011 Cass Morris rated it 2 of 5 stars

The best thing I can say about this book is that it's a quick read. Of course, that may be because when I'm bored by a book, I tend to read it really quickly, in the hopes that it will get better.

It didn't.

My chosen word for this book is "pedestrian". It's not just that the story's dull -- it actually could've had some potential, except that Hawkins seemed to shy away from potentially interesting plot twists rather than embracing them. But the storytelling itself is utterly lacking as well. This...more The best thing I can say about this book is that it's a quick read. Of course, that may be because when I'm bored by a book, I tend to read it really quickly, in the hopes that it will get better.

It didn't.

My chosen word for this book is "pedestrian". It's not just that the story's dull -- it actually could've had some potential, except that Hawkins seemed to shy away from potentially interesting plot twists rather than embracing them. But the storytelling itself is utterly lacking as well. This book suffers from the syndrome of "telling, not showing" more than anything else I've read recently (or at least since The Valcourt Heiress).

A total lack of emotional depth permeates the book. The reader never gets to see a character working through troubling thoughts or difficult emotions. When Hugh is grappling with letting himself feel affection towards Caitriona, we don't get a description of what that feels like for him, or what thoughts go through his head. No, Hawkins tells us, "He hardened his heart." Seriously, that's the sentence. I don't know what better example I could think of for something that needed to be shown, not told. So much of the book is like that, too -- we get the end results, but none of the emotional journey, and it's thoroughly unsatisfying.

Overall, this book was a disappointment and a bore. I don't recommend it. So much of it felt like things I've seen elsewhere, only done better (for getting the hero's kids to like the new mom, for example, see Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros, or To Sir Phillip With Love by Julia Quinn, a book with which I have many issues, but which does the stepmother thing really well). I have the final book in the series, and I don't know if I'll actually pick it up or not -- it focuses on the other twin, Caitlyn, who at least seemed to have a more appealing personality, but if these stylistic issues are typical of Hawkins, I'm not encouraged to spend more time with her.

Full review at The Incurable Bluestocking.(less)

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Sep 22, 2012 Jean rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: england, historical-romance, romance

I picked this up after reading the Hurst series, curious about Catriona and Caitlyn. I thought the story was okay but I really didn't like Hugh.

Again, I seem to have a problem with the MacLean males as I also didn't like Alex either. There is an edge to them that I can't reconcile and made all the other parts hard to swallow. And it seemed to cross a line of inherent decency that couldn't be redeemed in my eyes.

Yea, yea, he was nice to adopt the girls that weren't his from a cruel former lover...more

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Apr 06, 2011 Gokce ~Muslin Myst~ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: author-karen-hawkins, historical-romance, series, adult, 2011, books-that-own-me, covers-me-likes, favourites, hero-i-loved, heroine-i-loved, in-my-harem, marriage-of-convenience, virgin-heroine

This book gets an extra star for Hugh and his big heart and the fact that there was a more serious theme going on that made me tear up at times.

In this book Hugh, the most in control of his curse among the MacLean brothers comes together with sensible and passionate Caitriona Hurst.

Well, their thing starts with a misunderstanding where the two are forced into a marriage but they can hardly deny their attraction to each other either. Hugh brings Caitriona to his home where he keeps a few secrets...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Natha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: translation, historical-romance, reference

Aku suka. Titik. Tidak pakai koma.

Happy ending, itu sudah pasti. Kekeliruan dan tokoh utama yang terpaksa menikah karena sebuah kesalahpahaman yang berujung kepada menjaga nama baik adalah salah satu alasan klasik dari buku-buku Historical Romance. Tapi entah kenapa, yang satu ini berbeda.

Chemistry antar kedua tokohnya sudah terasa sejak awal. Dan ketika ketertarikan pertemuan tidak disengaja mereka berujung ada pernikahan, upaya satu sama lain untuk membuka diri dan percaya kepada pasangan mere...more

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Jul 24, 2010 Mireyah Wolfe rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed, 2010

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Apr 27, 2010 Maureen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: b-u, karen-hawkins, own-it

Plain Catroinia Hurst hurrys to London to rescue her twin sister Caitlyn from scandal. On arrival she learns that Cait is trying to trap Alexander MacLean into marraige. Hugh MacLean has also heard of Cait's plan to trick his brother. In trying to rescue their sister and brother, they end up mistaking each other for their siblings. Hugh and Triona are caught in a compromising situation and have to marry. They agree the marraige is only for a couple of months to quench rumours but as they arrive...more

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Dec 30, 2010 Bronwyn Rykiert rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, series, library-book

Another good book in this series of the MacLean Siblings who are cursed with a temper that can change the weather. In this venture, the second son, Hugh meets his match in Catriona Hurst.

Triona has come to London to thwart her twin sister Caitlyn from ruining the family name by being caught in a compromising position by Laird Alexander MacLean who she has vowed to marry. Instead it is Triona who is caught by Hugh MacLean when he thought he was teaching Caitlyn a lesson. They are forced to marry...more

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Sep 05, 2009 Robin rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: historical romance readers

Recommended to Robin by: no one -happened upon it in the bookstore

I rather enjoyed this book. Catroinia Hurst (Caitlyn Hursts twin sister) rushes to London in to order to save Caitlyn from ruin. In trying to help she her own virtue is in jeopardy and she is forced into marriage of the brother (Hugh) of the man (Alexander) Caitlyn was trying to trap into marriage.

At first it was a marriage of convenience so her reputation would not be ruined - she did nothing wrong but to try and help her sister. As time goes on she is falling in love with Hugh. Hugh does not...more

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Sep 20, 2009 Aileen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

Triona & Hugh were a match made in heaven. Both are very stubborn and very much in to protecting their family. It was because of this trait that their paths crossed and they ended up married. It was a fun read, especially when Triona was trying to win three "brats's" affection even though she was told to keep her distance from them. I've read the other books in the series and I have to admit, next to How to Abduct a Highland Lord, this has got to be a fave of mine. Can't wait to read about A...more

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Sep 21, 2009 Katie(babs) rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Hurst siblings all care and watch out for one another, but when Catriona’s twin sister Caitlyn plans to make Alexander MacLean marry her, she has no choice but to stop her. Caitlyn has always been the wilder of the two. Catroina is practical while Caitlyn is a great beauty and doesn’t think before she acts. And with Caitlyn staying with their Aunt Lavinia in order have a season in London, Caitlyn doesn’t have anyone to keep her out of trouble. Catroina will have to stop Caitlyn from making a...more The Hurst siblings all care and watch out for one another, but when Catriona’s twin sister Caitlyn plans to make Alexander MacLean marry her, she has no choice but to stop her. Caitlyn has always been the wilder of the two. Catroina is practical while Caitlyn is a great beauty and doesn’t think before she acts. And with Caitlyn staying with their Aunt Lavinia in order have a season in London, Caitlyn doesn’t have anyone to keep her out of trouble. Catroina will have to stop Caitlyn from making a fool of herself.

The MacLean family is cursed. Every single MacLean struggles to keep their tempers in check, because if they don’t, they will cause destruction because they can make the weather turn deadly with flash floods and storms that will lift houses and barns from their foundations. Alexander’s younger brother Hugh doesn’t have a high opinion of Caitlyn. He knows of her plan to stow away in Alexander’s carriage. This is all because of a wager she and Alexander have. Caitlyn wants Alexander to loose so she can witness this temper of his. Hugh has plans to stop her. Catroina can’t believe the audacity of her sister and she is able to find the carriage and stop Caitlyn before it’s too late. But Caitlyn isn’t hiding in the carriage and Catroina is locked in by none other than Hugh!

Hugh thinks Catroina is Caitlyn and is in for a shock when Caronia’s uncle, Lord Calloway finds them and points out Hugh’s mistake. Now Catroina is ruined and she has no choice but to marry Hugh. Both are not happy with the arrangement. They will marry and live together for a few months until the gossip dies down. Catroina has no choice and goes off with her new husband, who is a virtual stranger. She tries to make the best of it, especially at night when Hugh makes her his wife in every sense of the word. She enjoys his touch and kisses, but knows it cannot last. Hugh has secrets, and not the only one of his controlling the weather. When Catroina finds out what Hugh has been hiding, she must decide if she wants to be his true wife and stay with him forever.

Sleepless in Scotland is an adorable historical romance with paranormal elements. This marriage of convenience story is engaging and Catroina and Hugh are two that you will be rooting for to make their marriage work. Hugh is a pretty well adjusted guy even though he has some issues such as being too concerned for his brother Alexander who barely shows any emotion, trying to keep his temper in check so he doesn’t hurt those around him he loves, and keeping Catroina at a distance because he thinks she will eventually leave him. Hugh falls for Catroina easily because she eases her way in to his heart. She takes everything in stride and becomes comfortable in her new home. If only she can make Hugh see how important it is for her to stay and make their sham of a marriage a reality.

Karen Hawkins writes wonderful dialogue and her love scenes are exactly what a historical romance enthusiast is looking for. Hugh and Catroina have great chemistry from the moment they first meet. Sleepless in Scotland is one book that is airy, sexy and just plain fun to read.(less)

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Apr 29, 2013 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-historical

One of the first in the Hurst series, I'm working my way backwards. It was a good romance, featuring Triona and Hugh MacLean who can control the weather with his temper. That alone could have been worked to be a more interesting angle for me, but bad ideas abounded instead, first with their simultaneous meeting and ruination, then with Hugh's decision to not tell Triona about the kids. It had "ugh" written all over it. Then it was such a quick ending that I didn't feel any closure. I'm glad I re...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Sababa rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have to say it was a very fast paced read. You know, when I first read the summary i thought that is all it was to the whole story. I mean the second book I read of this series was kind of stuck at a certain time. Compared to that, this book was very smooth. So much happened after the carriage ride.
At time I was annoyed at Hugh, but I liked Triona. I wouldn't say I loved either of them, but it was a interesting read. I kept turning pages and I kept reading although at times when I hated it. A...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Lover of Romance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, scottish-highlands

When Catriona Hurst hears from her aunt, that her twin sister is in trouble, the kind that could cause a great scandal especially to the family, she rushes to London. But when told of her current scheme, Catriona tries to save her, but in the end gets caught up in a trap. Hugh MacLean finds out about Caitlyn's scheme to trap and embarrass his brother, so when he tricks a woman who looks similar to Caitlyn, not realizing its her twin sister instead. He then exchanges a passionate embrace with her...more When Catriona Hurst hears from her aunt, that her twin sister is in trouble, the kind that could cause a great scandal especially to the family, she rushes to London. But when told of her current scheme, Catriona tries to save her, but in the end gets caught up in a trap. Hugh MacLean finds out about Caitlyn's scheme to trap and embarrass his brother, so when he tricks a woman who looks similar to Caitlyn, not realizing its her twin sister instead. He then exchanges a passionate embrace with her not knowing who she really is. When he realizes his mistake and is caught by her family, he ends up being forced to marry her to avoid scandal that could ruin Catriona and her family. Hugh has had some painful memories with a woman that hurt him, very badly. Even though Catriona is a innocent yet filled with passion, he knows that her stay is only temporary. He also worries about his three daughters, whom he doesn't want them to cling to a mother that wont be around in the distant future. But Hugh is going to get the surprise of his life, where he could lose his heart to this woman, who desperately yearns for a tender love that she has only dreamed of.

I have just loved this series, and I loved reading Hugh's story in the MacLeans Curse series. This series is wonderful, the MacLeans were cursed that every one of the children is cursed with storms that are connected to their tempers. Hugh is definitely one that has a strong temper, and tends to display it often throughout the book, which can be amusing at times. I also loved the plot and the interaction between Catriona and Hugh. Catriona has always had to be the responsible one between her and Caitlyn. So when she is forced to marry trying to save her, she knows her life will never be the same. Catriona aches for a passionate and loving relationship with her new husband, but knows that he will not be making it very easy. But through the personal road of love that they are taken on, they come to a understanding that not all things go as planned especially when your heart is involved. This is one of my favorites of the series so far,although I do wish there was more interaction between Hugh and his other siblings, still it was such a delight to read, and a great love story that will make you smile, and be utterly satisfied til the very end!!!(less)

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Sep 14, 2010 JoAnn rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

This is the only book I have read in the series and did not realize that it was part of a series when I picked it up, though the family tree made it clear once I opened it up and began to read.
The personal relationship between Hugh and Caitriona was interesting and I enjoyed watching them both work their way through to what they wanted from their marriage. I think it would have been more interesting if they had done that without the "curse."
I would also like to have read more about Hugh's daught...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really like Karen Hawkins writing, and I really enjoy series books.
Admittedly, it has been quite a while since I read the previous books in this one, but the story was entertaining enough for me to keep up with the action, with out feeling too lost in the back story.
Hugh was a great guy, if a bit immature about marriage ideals.
But He got on very well with Catrionia, and I knew they would make a great couple, once Trionia set him straight about how things would work.
Just enough of the Alpha-Ma...more

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May 01, 2012 Kit★ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, romance, scottish, regency-era, series

3.5 Stars! I read the first book in this series like 4-5 years ago. From what I can remember, I enjoyed it, but the series must've slipped my mind, because I've never sought out any of the others. Then back in December or January, in a thread about older heroes and younger heroines, someone mentioned The Laird Who Loved Me and it caught my attention. I decided I wanted to read it, and put it on my wishlist, along with the others in the series. I just so happened to find this one first. I usuall...more 3.5 Stars! I read the first book in this series like 4-5 years ago. From what I can remember, I enjoyed it, but the series must've slipped my mind, because I've never sought out any of the others. Then back in December or January, in a thread about older heroes and younger heroines, someone mentioned The Laird Who Loved Me and it caught my attention. I decided I wanted to read it, and put it on my wishlist, along with the others in the series. I just so happened to find this one first. I usually hate reading series out of order, but I went ahead and read this one anyway. I shouldn't have, to be honest, because there's loads of mentions of the hero's siblings (whose stories were told in the earlier books), as well as the MacLean curse being treated as if I should already know all about it and the clan's history. So, really, I should've went back and re-read #1 and found #2 and #3 before reading this one. It was still enjoyable though, but because, I'm guessing, so much characterization and explanation already occurred in the earlier books, I sorta felt like an outsider instead of a friend of the family. So I definitely need to find the rest of the series! As for the characters in this book, they were both likable and decent people, almost sort of too much so. They developed their feelings for each other rather fast considering they'd never met before, then three days later they're married. The lust and sexual bits came super quick, they were lusting after each other as soon as they met, and though their marriage was forced to hush a scandal, they had no problem getting along in the bedroom from the first go. And that was ok I guess. The main conflict comes from Hugh's daughters, three girls who've been hurt before, so he's desperate to protect them. He plans for Caitriona to only stay long enough for the gossip to die down, and then they'll return to their previous lives. So he doesn't want the girls and Caitriona to get close, so they won't be sad when she leaves. But of course the plan goes awry, and the girls try to push Triona out sooner than planned. They don't want her and their Papa to fall in love and abandon them like their mother had a habit of doing. So they plot mischief to get her in trouble with Hugh, but he's wise to it, and always knows it's them. Their antics are nothing wicked or dangerous, just silly things like moving furniture and mishaps with food. Hugh, meanwhile, has loads of fun with his wife in the bedroom, but won't let her into his life in any other way, and Triona soon discovers she wants it all. She asks advice of her wise old Mam and enlists the servants to her side. All in all it goes pretty easy, and there's not a whole lot of conflict aside from stubbornness from the girls, and the wee little thing about Hugh's (and all the MacLeans) temper causing storms. I'm guessing this is all gone over more thoroughly in the other books. I'm eager to find them and meet the others, learn their stories, piece it all together. Altogether this one was good. I liked the characters, though I wouldn't have been averse to getting to know them a whole lot better. This story was definitely a lot lighter and fluffier than the last book I read, and that's not a bad thing. They can't all be dark and gritty and angst-y. The love scenes in this book were also pretty tame. Not PG, but nowhere near hot and steamy either. I'd give 'em a 5 on a scale of 1 being super-tame and 10 being erotic smut. Not really written too purple-y though, just kinda soft, 'unseen but we all know what's happening' kind of details, or really, lack of them. 3.5 Stars in all, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest in the set.(less)

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Nov 17, 2012 Erin H rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: scottish, twins

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Oct 06, 2010 BJ Rose rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, series

Catriona rushes to London to save her twin sister Caitlyn from ruin, and ends up in a compromising situation with the brother of the man that her sister was trying to compromise. It's all a comedy of errors - Hugh is out to trap Caitlyn in her own scheme and teach her a lesson, and Catriona thinks it's Laird Alexander in the carriage that she gets trapped in. (Are you confused yet?!) But the trap is sprung on these two, so of course Hugh must propose, and of course Catriona must marry him. Since...more

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Mar 13, 2013 Roberta rated it 2 of 5 stars

Lettura abbastanza standard, libretto carino ma non sono stata folgorata. Eppure il protagonista ha del potenziale: vittima della maledizione che pesa sulla sua famiglia, i MacLean, possiede la capacità di controllare - in parte - i venti e le tempeste. Se escludiamo l'onnipresente parlata della nonna e quella dei servitori, di scozzese resta ben poco nella vicenda, che potrebbe essere tranquillamente ambientata in un posto generico della Gran Bretagna.

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May 30, 2012 Natasha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Karen Hawkins is a must read author. She's in my top 5 favorite historical/highlander romance authors. Everytime I pick up a book of hers, I know I'm in for a good read.

3 1/2 stars! Catriona was a pleasent character to read. Smart, funny, realistic and accommodable. Not many ladies back then would sit in a carriage for days without much rest or comfort. Catriona was reasonable and charming. I enjoyed reading along with her.

Hugh was fantastic. He has a tough outer exterior but once you break th...more

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Jul 08, 2011 Kristy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, hott-spots, historical-love, widget-shelf, highlander-viking

I really enjoyed this chapter of the MacLean curse. I loved the whole mistaken identity part at the beginning which was the whole reason for the marriage between Caitriona and Hugh MacLean to begin with. I loved how Hugh's very guarded heart melted for Caitriona throughout the story. It was heartwarming. I also loved that when Hugh's daughters played tricks, he saw right through them and didn't blame Caitriona. Overall, I really liked the story, but my favorite is still the first book, How to Ab...more

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Mar 18, 2013 Sari rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance

Menyelesaikan buku ini terlebih dahulu, padahal buku ke-3-nya gw skip dan belum terselesaikan, krn entah kenapa kurang mood baca kisah Dougal dan Sophie.

Suka dengan cara Caitriona ngadepin Hugh dan 3 putrinya, walau sakit hati dan musti byk sabar, akhirnya dia bisa bikin mereka b4 sadar, walau musti ada tragedi dulu baru terjadi. Nice ending n nice story.

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