Counterfeit Laird

by Erin Yorke

Counterfeit Lair - U by Erin Yorke released on Oct 25, 1993 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction

298 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

Reviews

[Nicole alphAbet]

spring pile

[Patricia Solla · Rating 3 out of 5]

So there's this place in Scotland who's male laird has died and now there's a problem with what happens to his daughter. To take control of the place the lass must marry or they must find a descendant to become the new laird. The old men of the coucil, along with the granddaughter, come up with a plan to select a new laird who has money and can support the land. The new laird is an American who has the right last name (but not the liniage) and oodles of money. The unsuspecting American is tempted as he wants to belong in Society and wants to marry a wealthy man's daughter (who feels the man is not socially acceptable). The American comes to Scotland and takes charge of the land. Making changes as he is want is not always a good thing and the lass and the man clash. Of course, love begins and now the man has a woman he wants and a woman who wants him (not the sames woman) and the fun begins.

[Kathi · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book had potential, but fell short. Parts of the plot really could have been developed better (the solicitor's thievery and getting caught: more details; the accidents and incidents Catherine suffered and her family's expulsion). So much attention to detail at the beginning of the book, and then rushing through the story at the end to make it fit in 300 pages.

The over-use of adjectives (beautiful Scot, blonde American) instead of names or pronouns made me nuts, too. Once a page would have been more than sufficient.

[Catherine Flynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first few chapters seem to be boring to me (Or I might be distracted while I was reading). Middle part was a good read, but I wish though the main characters had more relishing moments. The plot is predictable, yet the author made a wonderful little twist in the story. I enjoyed reading the ending..