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The Highlander's Bride #3
The Highlander's Tempestuous Bride
She’s fallen in love with the one man her father will never allow her to marry. Will Ryan’s and Gilda’s determination to wed heal the rift between their families? Or end in disaster?
Returning home after a ten-year-absence, Ryan Macraig falls in love with a fiery, red-haired lass, only to discover she is the one woman he can never have. Stymied by his father’s antagonism toward the Macrory clan, Ryan cannot ignore his need to see Gilda again.
Gilda Macrory knows she must wed to benefit her clan. But the young man her father has chosen is wrong for her in so many ways. Ryan Macraig has stolen her heart, but her father will never agree to allow his daughter to wed the son of his enemy.
Going against their families’ wishes, Ryan and Gilda determine to make a life for themselves. But will their refusal to bend to old clan feuds hold the key to happiness? Or tragedy?
If you enjoy tales of forbidden love, this story of a secret romance, tragedy, survival, and a second chance at love will tug your heartstrings and keep you turning the pages. You'll also find a wolf which never forgets a kindness, dueling twin reprobates, and the mishaps of growing up in this third book in Cathy MacRae's Highlander's Bride series.
Returning home after a ten-year-absence, Ryan Macraig falls in love with a fiery, red-haired lass, only to discover she is the one woman he can never have. Stymied by his father’s antagonism toward the Macrory clan, Ryan cannot ignore his need to see Gilda again.
Gilda Macrory knows she must wed to benefit her clan. But the young man her father has chosen is wrong for her in so many ways. Ryan Macraig has stolen her heart, but her father will never agree to allow his daughter to wed the son of his enemy.
Going against their families’ wishes, Ryan and Gilda determine to make a life for themselves. But will their refusal to bend to old clan feuds hold the key to happiness? Or tragedy?
If you enjoy tales of forbidden love, this story of a secret romance, tragedy, survival, and a second chance at love will tug your heartstrings and keep you turning the pages. You'll also find a wolf which never forgets a kindness, dueling twin reprobates, and the mishaps of growing up in this third book in Cathy MacRae's Highlander's Bride series.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2014
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Cathy MacRae
71 books407 followersAmazon best-selling author Cathy MacRae enjoys weaving tales of romance in the Highland mists. Her stories feature strong heroes and feisty heroines in pursuit of their happy-ever-afters in medieval Scotland.
When not writing, Cathy can be found curled up in a chair with a book or enjoying the outdoors with a German Shepherd or two. She is currently working on another Highland romance novel and planning her next trip to Scotland.
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When not writing, Cathy can be found curled up in a chair with a book or enjoying the outdoors with a German Shepherd or two. She is currently working on another Highland romance novel and planning her next trip to Scotland.
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August 19, 2016
The plot line was good, however the time continuity was very distracting. They meet between their properties for stolen moments, yet when moving her to his castle, it reads it will be a 4 hour ride. They also meet in the village for quick afternoon trysts without being missed at home, then we are told the village is 2 hours away, making the round trip plus tryst an all day affair.
March 26, 2015
Loved this story. But all the lose ends makes me scream. So I need to go back and read the other books before this one so I can have the wholes filled out :)
January 19, 2021
Wonderful
An exciting addition to the series!
Gilda and Ryan can't be together because their families hate each other.
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The story takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions as they try to figure out how to make a happy life together when neither family will give to see them happy. I cried, I cringed, and I soared with emotions. A+++ Total 5 stars for this one.
An exciting addition to the series!
Gilda and Ryan can't be together because their families hate each other.
!
The story takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions as they try to figure out how to make a happy life together when neither family will give to see them happy. I cried, I cringed, and I soared with emotions. A+++ Total 5 stars for this one.
November 14, 2016
All kinds of conflict in this one, except between Ryan Macraig and Gilda Macrory whose families have been at odds for years. Throw in pirates, a lone wolf, revenge, and lots of love and you have the threads of a good story.
May 27, 2017
coming soon
August 21, 2017
Good story
I loved this wonderful story! I am also glad you put little ones in your story. Three and four year old are the best. I will be looking forward to more books from you.
I loved this wonderful story! I am also glad you put little ones in your story. Three and four year old are the best. I will be looking forward to more books from you.
July 15, 2018
Another good book in this series. This one was a bit different that the usual. On to the next in the series.
January 15, 2021
To be honest I skimmed 25% of it. It is a fine book but I've just gotten bored with the series personally.
February 3, 2022
Good historical romance
This was a good book. Ryan and Gilda had a rough beginning but after the separation and he got his memory back all was well.
This was a good book. Ryan and Gilda had a rough beginning but after the separation and he got his memory back all was well.
May 22, 2022
I’m loving this series! Can’t wait to read the next one!
October 31, 2024
It was so hard to put down!
March 6, 2025
This book was okay. Some of the plot was predictable.
January 5, 2015
3.75 stars
3.75 stars--
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 11, 2014
Returning home after a ten-year absence, Ryan Macraig falls for a fiery, red-haired lass from the wrong side of the firth. He can’t ignore his need to see her again, even knowing she must be a hated Macrory.
Gilda Macrory trespasses Macraig land, but haunting memories of the young man she once met there draw her to the forbidden place. Learning he is Laird Macraig’s son threatens her dreams, for her father would never agree to a marriage between his daughter and their enemy’s son.
With pirates raiding the coast, bad blood between the Macraig and Macrory clans could cost Ryan and Gilda their love—and their lives.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars--THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE is the third installment in Cathy MacRae’s The Highlander’s Bride historical romance series. Advancing the series approximately twelve years, THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE focuses on Ryan Macraig and Gilda Macrory. Gilda is the daughter of Laird and Lady Macrory whom we met in book two-The Highlander’s Reluctant Bride.
The storyline focuses on the simmering feud between the Macraig and Macrory Clans. When Laird Ranald Macrory calls a meeting of the local Lairds to deal with the recent threats by pirates and thieves, it does not go unnoticed the attraction between his daughter and that of his enemy’s son. What ensues is a hastily arranged personal and private declaration between two young lovers whose actions put into motion the growing animosity between father and son, and the neighboring clans. An attack by pirates against the Lairds and their villagers, finds Gilda caught between two families and yearning for the love of a man she had only known for a very short time.
The relationship between Gilda and Ryan is quick to develop. While each has been betrothed to another, Gilda and Ryan ensure that their future belongs to one another. The sex scenes are passionate but mostly implied.
The secondary and supporting characters include Gilda’s parents Ranald and Catriona, her younger siblings as well as Ryan’s family and best friend Conn. Ryan’s father wants nothing to do with his son’s choice for a wife but circumstances will change when the families go to war against marauding pirates and thieves.
Cathy MacRae continues to build upon the Highlands of Scotland, the stormy seas of an unforgiving ocean and the backdrop of Scottish castles and thriving villages. Her continued use of Scottish brogue and text brings the foothills of Scotland onto the pages of The Highlander’s Bride Series.
My only complaint is the quick resolution and reveal as it pertains to a major plot point in the story. The building animosity and mistaken beliefs were quickly remedied within a short period of time. There are moments of heartbreak and presumed betrayal that barely merited a mention but ones that could have aroused painful and intense feelings of anger and hurt.
THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE is a compelling and seductive addition to Cathy MacRae’s The Highlander’s Bride historical romance series. The breathtaking and stunning grounds of the historical Scottish Highlands stirs the imagination and startling wonder of times long ago.
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3.75 stars--
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 11, 2014
Returning home after a ten-year absence, Ryan Macraig falls for a fiery, red-haired lass from the wrong side of the firth. He can’t ignore his need to see her again, even knowing she must be a hated Macrory.
Gilda Macrory trespasses Macraig land, but haunting memories of the young man she once met there draw her to the forbidden place. Learning he is Laird Macraig’s son threatens her dreams, for her father would never agree to a marriage between his daughter and their enemy’s son.
With pirates raiding the coast, bad blood between the Macraig and Macrory clans could cost Ryan and Gilda their love—and their lives.
~~~
REVIEW: 3.75 stars--THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE is the third installment in Cathy MacRae’s The Highlander’s Bride historical romance series. Advancing the series approximately twelve years, THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE focuses on Ryan Macraig and Gilda Macrory. Gilda is the daughter of Laird and Lady Macrory whom we met in book two-The Highlander’s Reluctant Bride.
The storyline focuses on the simmering feud between the Macraig and Macrory Clans. When Laird Ranald Macrory calls a meeting of the local Lairds to deal with the recent threats by pirates and thieves, it does not go unnoticed the attraction between his daughter and that of his enemy’s son. What ensues is a hastily arranged personal and private declaration between two young lovers whose actions put into motion the growing animosity between father and son, and the neighboring clans. An attack by pirates against the Lairds and their villagers, finds Gilda caught between two families and yearning for the love of a man she had only known for a very short time.
The relationship between Gilda and Ryan is quick to develop. While each has been betrothed to another, Gilda and Ryan ensure that their future belongs to one another. The sex scenes are passionate but mostly implied.
The secondary and supporting characters include Gilda’s parents Ranald and Catriona, her younger siblings as well as Ryan’s family and best friend Conn. Ryan’s father wants nothing to do with his son’s choice for a wife but circumstances will change when the families go to war against marauding pirates and thieves.
Cathy MacRae continues to build upon the Highlands of Scotland, the stormy seas of an unforgiving ocean and the backdrop of Scottish castles and thriving villages. Her continued use of Scottish brogue and text brings the foothills of Scotland onto the pages of The Highlander’s Bride Series.
My only complaint is the quick resolution and reveal as it pertains to a major plot point in the story. The building animosity and mistaken beliefs were quickly remedied within a short period of time. There are moments of heartbreak and presumed betrayal that barely merited a mention but ones that could have aroused painful and intense feelings of anger and hurt.
THE HIGHLANDER’S TEMPESTUOUS BRIDE is a compelling and seductive addition to Cathy MacRae’s The Highlander’s Bride historical romance series. The breathtaking and stunning grounds of the historical Scottish Highlands stirs the imagination and startling wonder of times long ago.
Copy supplied by the author.
www.thereadingcafe.com
July 24, 2015
Highlander Romeo and Juliette revisited
Book 3 is the best of the series so far. It's got everything. Young, forbidden love, feuding clans, Pirates, a rescued wolf, revenge, amnesia, misunderstanding, horses and a sweet bairn.
Sweet little Gilda, who stole the show in book 2, grew up to be a lovely, head strong young lady. Ryan, son of crotchety old Laird Macraig, has returned after 10 years of fostering. The pirate MacEwen's son want revenge from Gilda's da.
My only issue is with the shook format. Usually, there is a double space as the narrative transitions in action or character. Without the double space, it is harder to read.
Book 3 is the best of the series so far. It's got everything. Young, forbidden love, feuding clans, Pirates, a rescued wolf, revenge, amnesia, misunderstanding, horses and a sweet bairn.
Sweet little Gilda, who stole the show in book 2, grew up to be a lovely, head strong young lady. Ryan, son of crotchety old Laird Macraig, has returned after 10 years of fostering. The pirate MacEwen's son want revenge from Gilda's da.
My only issue is with the shook format. Usually, there is a double space as the narrative transitions in action or character. Without the double space, it is harder to read.
December 30, 2015
I was so glad i got to read Gilda's story I thought she stole the show in book 2.I honestly didn't think this series could get better but i am wrong,the characters and story just pull you in from the very first page.I loved the writing style and found these books so easy to read you start and then next thing you know you are waiting for the next one.If you want to get caught up in the beauty of Scotland and have an adventure with a sweet love story and pirates this book is a must read loved every single page hope Lissa get's a book too.
October 27, 2015
Book 3, Guilda's story
After reading book 2, Guilda had become one of my favorite characters. Imagine my surprise when I realized that book 3 was to be her story! I really didn't want to put this one down until I had finished. Naturally, it was a true love story..... leaving me hoping for Conner to find what he was searching for. But that is book 4, included in the latest Anthology I just purchased. I think you will really miss out on a great series if you miss this one!
After reading book 2, Guilda had become one of my favorite characters. Imagine my surprise when I realized that book 3 was to be her story! I really didn't want to put this one down until I had finished. Naturally, it was a true love story..... leaving me hoping for Conner to find what he was searching for. But that is book 4, included in the latest Anthology I just purchased. I think you will really miss out on a great series if you miss this one!
March 1, 2015
This third installment in the Highlander's Bride series, which takes place in the late thirteen hundreds in the Scottish Highlands, stands alone.
Read full review in the 2015 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2015 March issue of InD’tale Magazine.
March 16, 2015
A little different twist on the Highlander novels. Starts out slow but picks up a little later on
June 25, 2015
Love it!
Great Story! Full of action, passion and unexpected twists and turns. A story that will touch your heart and make you fall in love with the characters.
Great Story! Full of action, passion and unexpected twists and turns. A story that will touch your heart and make you fall in love with the characters.
September 3, 2015
I loved this series!
I love Scottish highlander book series. I find them fascinating to read, even more when they come in a series of them.
I love Scottish highlander book series. I find them fascinating to read, even more when they come in a series of them.
May 4, 2016
11:55
September 2, 2016
Gilda
I loved that Gilda was the center of the story. I can't wait for the next love story of Conner.
I loved that Gilda was the center of the story. I can't wait for the next love story of Conner.
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