The Virgin's Debt

Hot Scottish Knights #1

by Tatiana March

Scotland, 1540

Katrina McLeod fled an arranged marriage, decreed by King James of Scotland, to a man with a fearful reputation, only to find herself on trial for her life! Accused of witchcraft, her salvation lies in the hands of brooding nobleman Duncan Rothmore….

When Duncan saves Katrina from a grisly fate in exchange for warming his bed, he has no idea she is really an untouched, high-born lady. He knows only that she stirs something in his wounded heart and afflicted body that no other woman ever has. But if he wishes to make Katrina his bride, Duncan must betray his king.

Genres: Historical Romance

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Tatiana March is the author of several romantic novels. She lives in the UK near the river Thames with her boyfriend of 22 years. No kids, no pets, except for spiders and various other forms of wildlife seeking temporary shelter.

When Tatiana is not reading or writing, she enjoys camping, hiking and travelling, particularly in Arizona where her historical western romances are set.

Tatiana is fanatical about research and is currently immersed in the history of Southern Arizona in the 1870s and late Medieval Scotland.

Reviews

[Dina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book would have earned a solid 3-star rating from me, if not for the way the heroine put the hero's honor at risk.

"Life?" Rothmore bellowed. "I care nothing about my life."

He took a step closer and stood like an avenging angel before her, scowling down at her quivering features. "Ever since birth, I’ve had just one goal — to be a man of honour, so that despite my handicap I can stand with pride alongside other knights. I’ve fought a hundred battles to make sure I’m not a blot of shame on the Rothmore crest. Today, you risked robbing me of that pride."

"I’m sorry," Katrina whispered.

"Sorry?" Rothmore’s mouth tightened. "You made me go against my King. If he had not approved your petition, I’d now stand accused of being a traitor. For centuries to come, I’d be remembered as the man who brought shame to a noble house of knights. My cousin would be ruined. His daughters would become unmarriageable. The Rothmore name would be stained forever. All my efforts over the years would have been in vain."

No, Katrina, being sorry isn't good enough. That was very wrong of you and I can't forgive you.

[Onazol17 · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable story. Fast easy, happy reading :-)

[Laini · Rating 1 out of 5]

I began reading and after having the hero encourage men to proceed with stripping the heroine and testing her to be a witch ... I'm not sure I want to read this anymore. What kind of hero wants other men to see his heroine naked?

Never have I been turned off of a book so quickly.

*****
Oh how I hate leaving a book partially read. It's a fatal flaw in me. So I decided to finish and the book does not get better. There is NO appreciation for the fact that the heroine was a virgin. The guy is angry about everything. I found no romance. I'm beginning to think I got lost somewhere along the way and this isn't a romance.

Or maybe that this author just isn't for me and seeing as this was my first of her work i won't be revisiting.

[Harlequin Historical]

Miniseries: Hot Scottish Knights
Category: Historical Romance

[S · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a novella or something, I guess, because it seems rather short. Good read, but it's hard for me to read about a decrepit castle without thinking about the mold. Ick.

[ZainPrincess · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a short story so it felt a little rushed, I liked the hero not the herione according to me she was a bit selfish.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Hot Scottish Knights
Category: Historical Romance