Border Lord's Bride

The Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars #4

by Gerri Russell

"Set around both a holiday and engagement theme, [this] novella is the perfect way to escape a hectic schedule. Even in a short format [Russell's] style shines through and charms readers." --RT Book Reviews Magazine A man on a mission… To protect his sisters from disaster, Lucius Carr leaves the Templar Knights and returns home to his Scottish estate to assume the family’s earldom little expecting to inherit a bride in the bargain. A woman from his past… Elizabeth Huntingdon had spurned him once before in favor of his brother. Lucius bears the physical scars of battle as well as the emotional scars of betrayal. He vows to guard himself against the one woman who enchanted him heart and soul. A desire neither can resist… Neither Lucius nor Elizabeth expects to join forces for the sake of his sisters. Or have their loyalties tested as they struggle against the potent desire that threatens to consume them both. She is the last woman on earth he wants to marry, yet the only woman he could ever imagine as the…Border Lord’s Bride.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical, Scotland, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Ebooks

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 3, 2011

About the author

Gerri Russell is the award-winning author of historical and contemporary novels including the Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars series and Flirting with Felicity. A two-time recipient of the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart Award and winner of the American Title II competition sponsored by RT Book Reviews magazine, she is best known for her adventurous and emotionally intense novels set in the thirteenth- and eighteenth-century Scottish Highlands. Before Gerri followed her passion for writing romance novels, she worked as a broadcast journalist, a newspaper reporter, a magazine columnist, a technical writer and editor, and an instructional designer. She lives in Bellevue, Washington, with her husband and three black cats.

Reviews

[Chandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book takes place in the 14th century and the English are attacking the Scottish borders. The flair of the Scottish language was missing to the point that I felt like I was in England. The 14th century and we are talking about "hand railings" to go up the stairs and dressing to go out into the snow as though it were the modern day. I usually read romance from the Highlander perspective.

A great story but I had a strong feeling of something missing as I read. I found it to lack depth of emotion while reading through the various events in the book. However, I'm willing to give the author further consideration and read another one of her books.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping in mind that with a short story, the characters, their relationship as well as any backround have to evolve rather quickly, I think the author did a wonderful job at pacing the story. The heroine was very likable, strong and knew what she wanted (what a refreshing change) and while I liked the hero as well, I thought the conflict in which he disappeared for 5 years was a bit shallow. My first read by Ms Russell and was not disappointed

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Border Lord's Bride (The Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars #4) by Gerri Russell
1330's Scotland
This book is about Elizabeth and her father who she lives with has gambled everything in the house and she's to wed Lucious.
He's just back from his 5 year stint with the Templars and arrives at his estate where his three sisters live with the help. He is happy to be there and knows the Templars will not forget him.
Love the time they share together, adult situations and how they get the house ready for the Christmas holidays.
Skirmishes draws Lucious to fight with his clans. She tries to hold the whole family together. He thought she just wanted an out with her father til he realizes some things about her. He hadn't seen here in over 5 years’ time.
Misunderstanding kept them from each other when he thought she wanted his brother, who’s now deceased...
Lots of adventure for such a short novella, it's jam packed.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

[karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little short. Once again a time in history where family was so important but also a disgruntled member out for revenge can kill his own Kin as in Lucius’s case. In Elizabeth’s case greed by her father to sell her to someone to get out of debt.
At least Lucius has cone hone, found live and family who he ran away from for 5 years

[Marsha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why is it that you read the first book in a series, like it, and then the quality declines in the rest of the series?

[Kathleen Ruggio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick Read

Really like the whole story line. I have read the first four books in this series and this was my favorite.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella was intriguing and entertaining. Great plot and character development. I have to agree with other reviewers in that it read more like a contemporary novella in language than a 14th century Scottish tale. I would have expected more of the Scottish flavor with words like "verra", "nae", "lass", "lad", "dinnae", etc. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the story of Elizabeth and Lucius' romance!

[Whitebeard Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an incredibly well written story that "feels" a bit more contemporary than its 14th century setting. Yet the characters and the harsh environs were believable and the level of suspense, both sexual and otherwise added that great "I can't put it down" ingredient. The real complaint I have is that its over far too quickly. Time to read another in the series.

[Petula · Rating 4 out of 5]

4**** A very good historical romance. The new Earl of Carrick is home to assume his responsibilities. One of which is marriage to the girl who was one of the reasons he left ,to spend years with the knights Templar. His uncle has been working behind the scenes to claim the title for himself.
Plenty of action and adventure in this story. I would have liked it to be a longer.

[D.R.Slater · Rating 5 out of 5]

entertaining worth reading

Love Sassy women in story lines. Need more strong willed women in highlander character with mine of there own. Good attempted on G. Russel on Elizabeth character well done.

[Robin]

Before this book is A Knight to Desire which is not listed on Goodreads.

[Elizabeth Stackhouse · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a decent story but very short. I'm not that fast of a reader and I finished it in three hours.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Satisfying short read where a couple have a second chance at finding happiness. The historical setting is very well done.

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

All I can say is life is too short and there are too many GOOD books to read for me to waste any more time on this story.

[Lake Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Thin on plot and character development. Then again I choose books like this sort of as a sorbet between other books of more depth so it was still somewhat enjoyable.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was short but sweet.

[Judi Easley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering the shortness of the story, only 65 pages, I think it was well paced, characters were well developed and it was a good read for what it was.