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DeWinter's Song #2
Highland love song
Determined to escape the highland castle of Warrick Glencarin, duke's daughter Lady Arrian DeWinter finds herself perilously close to surrender to the very man who held her as a pawn in a family feud.
322 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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Constance O'Banyon
54 books198 followersEvelyn Gee was born on 1939 in Texas, USA. She makes her home in San Antonio with her husband, Jim and their son, Jason.
She signed her novels as Constance O'Banyon. She also wrote as Micah Leigh with Texan writer Emma Merritt. Her books range from historical to contemporary and include several novellas. Many of her books have been published in trade paperback.Among her many awards, she is the recipient of the 1996 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. There are eight million copies of her books in print.
She says: "I have always loved history, and I loved storytelling — it was only natural that I would one day put them both together. I must have lived in another life and time, because when I write, I can almost feel I was there. My favorite part of writing is the research. Whenever possible, I will go to the place I am writing about to walk the land and smell the air."
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She signed her novels as Constance O'Banyon. She also wrote as Micah Leigh with Texan writer Emma Merritt. Her books range from historical to contemporary and include several novellas. Many of her books have been published in trade paperback.Among her many awards, she is the recipient of the 1996 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. There are eight million copies of her books in print.
She says: "I have always loved history, and I loved storytelling — it was only natural that I would one day put them both together. I must have lived in another life and time, because when I write, I can almost feel I was there. My favorite part of writing is the research. Whenever possible, I will go to the place I am writing about to walk the land and smell the air."
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October 7, 2017
LIKE I WROTE BEFORE IN MY OTHER REVIEW FOR O'BANYON'S BOOKS, I SEE A PATTERNED PLOT IN HER STORY THAT I FROWN UPON JUST AFTER READING IT TWICE. I WOULD LIKE TO READ ONE STORY FOR HER WHERE THE HEROINE'S BABY DOES NOT MISCARRIAGE TOO SOON, AND THE HERO'S NOT THE ONE WHO INCIDENTALLY CAUSED IT. GAH!
OUR HERO has been feuding with the MacIvor since he was a young lad of 17 winters. After the unknown death of his sister, and witnessing the death of his father by the enemies' hands, he vows to seek revenge and lay his ghosts to rest. When his bride was stolen, and wedded to the enemy, he thought he would do it back in kind to Ian MacIvor who was to be married to the beautiful Arrian DeWinter. His good luck came down upon him when the beauty was stranded near his estate, and rescued by his steward. Forcing Arrian to marry him, begins their unlikely courtship that revolves around neutral conversation one minute, and then a full-on sparring of words that only serve to hurt 'WITHOUT REASON' may I add, just only to salvage each other's pride. Bah! It was so stupid. If you asked me if there's truly LOVE here....I can tell you that I'm hesitant to say yes. The characters were so focused on what's behind them, instead of looking forward and always hurting and bantering it gave me a headache. I really wanted to like Warrick, but despite his honorable intentions as a Chieftain....as a man, he's really bad at showing love to his woman. So bad, that the reconciliation at the end was too abrupt, it was like a slap in the face, making you question....where the fuck is the transitioning? Perhaps I will just chalk this relationship into those 'love at first sight' kind of situation YET their relationship is anything but insta-love. Clearly, it was stilted and just too saturated with misunderstandings and LACK OF COMMUNICATION.
OUR HEROINE is spirited, yet not too bright in my opinion. I don't mean to be sexist...even if I am a female...but I have to wonder is it because of the times the author was raised in...the heroine seemed to reflect the women of the past, when they were less outspoken, and more feeble-minded. An example would be, instead of taking the bull by the horns, she would choose to flee when if you took the time to think about it....it would be a stupid decision when all her heart did was weep at missing him. Another example would be her shouting her hate at him just to hurt him as he hurt her, YET hate was NOT what she felt for him. OMGGG I can freaking tear my hair out at their stubbornness or rather sheer stupidity. While I commend Ariann for keeping true to her love for Ian, I somehow disliked how she kept using him as a shield towards Warrick's desires. It was weak...as a matter of fact. I know she's young but I think I'm so used to reading about bold and overly spirited heroines with a brain attached to their heads....I couldn't say I admire this heroine. She was too weak for my taste, that even her mother outshone her.
OVERALL I would like to tell you that this was an amazing story, because it's a classic yet...I don't know for sure you won't be wasting your time. Unless you're a true O'Banyon fan, and don't mind the times her characters make you want to yank your hair out, then go ahead and read this. If you're a first timer, I suggest you try reading another more acceptable story of hers.
OUR HERO has been feuding with the MacIvor since he was a young lad of 17 winters. After the unknown death of his sister, and witnessing the death of his father by the enemies' hands, he vows to seek revenge and lay his ghosts to rest. When his bride was stolen, and wedded to the enemy, he thought he would do it back in kind to Ian MacIvor who was to be married to the beautiful Arrian DeWinter. His good luck came down upon him when the beauty was stranded near his estate, and rescued by his steward. Forcing Arrian to marry him, begins their unlikely courtship that revolves around neutral conversation one minute, and then a full-on sparring of words that only serve to hurt 'WITHOUT REASON' may I add, just only to salvage each other's pride. Bah! It was so stupid. If you asked me if there's truly LOVE here....I can tell you that I'm hesitant to say yes. The characters were so focused on what's behind them, instead of looking forward and always hurting and bantering it gave me a headache. I really wanted to like Warrick, but despite his honorable intentions as a Chieftain....as a man, he's really bad at showing love to his woman. So bad, that the reconciliation at the end was too abrupt, it was like a slap in the face, making you question....where the fuck is the transitioning? Perhaps I will just chalk this relationship into those 'love at first sight' kind of situation YET their relationship is anything but insta-love. Clearly, it was stilted and just too saturated with misunderstandings and LACK OF COMMUNICATION.
OUR HEROINE is spirited, yet not too bright in my opinion. I don't mean to be sexist...even if I am a female...but I have to wonder is it because of the times the author was raised in...the heroine seemed to reflect the women of the past, when they were less outspoken, and more feeble-minded. An example would be, instead of taking the bull by the horns, she would choose to flee when if you took the time to think about it....it would be a stupid decision when all her heart did was weep at missing him. Another example would be her shouting her hate at him just to hurt him as he hurt her, YET hate was NOT what she felt for him. OMGGG I can freaking tear my hair out at their stubbornness or rather sheer stupidity. While I commend Ariann for keeping true to her love for Ian, I somehow disliked how she kept using him as a shield towards Warrick's desires. It was weak...as a matter of fact. I know she's young but I think I'm so used to reading about bold and overly spirited heroines with a brain attached to their heads....I couldn't say I admire this heroine. She was too weak for my taste, that even her mother outshone her.
OVERALL I would like to tell you that this was an amazing story, because it's a classic yet...I don't know for sure you won't be wasting your time. Unless you're a true O'Banyon fan, and don't mind the times her characters make you want to yank your hair out, then go ahead and read this. If you're a first timer, I suggest you try reading another more acceptable story of hers.
September 29, 2021
Awful
This did not read like a highlander book at all. The author’s American nationally was shown through her writing. It’s stupid, but calling the leader of a clan a chief when it’s laird is such a stupid mistake to make. There was so many other times where the language in dialogue just wasn’t right.
This did not read like a highlander book at all. The author’s American nationally was shown through her writing. It’s stupid, but calling the leader of a clan a chief when it’s laird is such a stupid mistake to make. There was so many other times where the language in dialogue just wasn’t right.
May 22, 2021
3.5 stars
December 19, 2015
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am extremely impressed. It's one of those books that takes a lot of twists and turns but with each twist you feel like you're closer to the ending that you are sure is coming (which for me means a happy ending but not one without some sacrifices and struggles before you get there). I'll admit to having cried a little bit, but only because I had great liking and sympathy for the main characters. Aryan was a very relatable character. At first i was not the biggest fan of Warec but he grew on me as the book progressed. I can't wait to read more by this author, particularly the prequel to this book. I'm very interested to know how Aryan's parents met.
January 12, 2011
This author reminds me of Lynsay Sands, however, there is very light romance. My books tend to add more to romance, so if you like a light read, this is pretty good. Not graphic at all. Great story, but I have heard it before. The other one includs a werewolf, so it was a little more fun. Not this one. I gave it a 4 because she is a pretty good writer. It could have been a teen book, but the characters were older. Title makes it seem like a cheesy book, but nope... it's not.
November 16, 2016
i enjoyed this story but i felt the lack of communication and misunderstanding of their feelings for each other went on for too long. Even when he went to speak to her he seemed to come away not sorting anything out. He says at some point that he has little understanding of love and although this helps the reader see why he does not say what he feels it gets a bit ridiculous.
This is my first novel by this author.
This is my first novel by this author.
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