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Conveniently Wed to the Laird
An intense Georgian Highlander romance
The laird’s bridal bid…
Is love too high a price to pay?
When new laird, Ewan Stewart, comes across a wife for sale at a market, he outbids everyone to rescue her. He never intended for Catriona to become his bride, but a convenient marriage could secure his clan’s future and her freedom. They agree that their arrangement must stay free of love, yet Catriona’s bravery and fire intrigue him. Can Ewan resist falling for his wife—the one rule he must not break?
From Harlequin Your romantic escape to the past.
Falling for a Stewart
Book 1: Eloping with the Laird
Book 2: The Lost Laird from Her Past
Book 3: Conveniently Wed to the Laird
The laird’s bridal bid…
Is love too high a price to pay?
When new laird, Ewan Stewart, comes across a wife for sale at a market, he outbids everyone to rescue her. He never intended for Catriona to become his bride, but a convenient marriage could secure his clan’s future and her freedom. They agree that their arrangement must stay free of love, yet Catriona’s bravery and fire intrigue him. Can Ewan resist falling for his wife—the one rule he must not break?
From Harlequin Your romantic escape to the past.
Falling for a Stewart
Book 1: Eloping with the Laird
Book 2: The Lost Laird from Her Past
Book 3: Conveniently Wed to the Laird
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 24, 2023
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About the author
Jeanine Englert
33 books623 followersJeanine Englert’s love affair with mysteries and romance began with Nancy Drew, Murder She Wrote, and her Grandmother’s bookshelves full of romance novels. She is a VIVIAN® and Golden Heart® Finalist as well as a Silver Falchion, Maggie, and Daphne du Maurier Award Winner in historical romance and mystery. She was also named the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year in romance for A Laird without a Past.
Her Scottish Highland historical, Regency historical, and historical mystery novels revolve around characters seeking self-acceptance and redemption. When she isn’t wrangling with her characters on the page, she can be found trying to convince her husband to watch her latest Masterpiece or BBC show obsession. She loves to talk about books, writing, her beloved rescue pups, as well as mysteries and romance with other readers.
Visit her website at www.jeaninewrites.com.
Her Scottish Highland historical, Regency historical, and historical mystery novels revolve around characters seeking self-acceptance and redemption. When she isn’t wrangling with her characters on the page, she can be found trying to convince her husband to watch her latest Masterpiece or BBC show obsession. She loves to talk about books, writing, her beloved rescue pups, as well as mysteries and romance with other readers.
Visit her website at www.jeaninewrites.com.
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January 12, 2023
When Laird Ewan Stewart accompanied his soon-to-be-wed sister Brenna to Edinburgh on a shopping trip, he never expected to purchase anything for himself, especially not a wife, but that is exactly what happened! While wandering through the market stalls Ewan heard a commotion and came across a man selling his wife – Ewan was appalled, but it wasn’t until his neighbor and nemesis Dallan MacGregor offered to buy her at a discounted rate that Ewan stepped up and bought her. He wasn’t sure what he was going to do with her, but he knew that he couldn’t leave her with Dallan, who would no doubt abuse her and after learning of the torture his sister Moria endured with a cruel man, there is no way Ewan would ever leave any woman to face that if he could help it. So he takes the woman, whose name is Catriona Gordon, back to his carriage and a plan starts to form. Ewan needs a wife, the elders have been nagging him since he inherited the lairdship, but having been in love once and been betrayed, Ewan has no desire to relive that experience and will only marry someone who understands that love will never figure into their relationship. And now that he has “bought” a wife, he is not even sure if he is married to her, so he tells her he will contact his solicitor to find out if the marriage is legal, and offers her a marriage of convenience if it is.
Catriona Gordon can’t believe her husband Thomas sold her, but a small part of her is relieved to be free of him, as he was one of many disappointments in her life. A life that started for her when she was found washed up on the beach as a young child, with no memory of her name or her family. She was raised by a loving widow, but sadly she died when Catriona was only 13, alone once more Catriona was taken in by another family, then she became a maid for another family and met Thomas Gordon, who she married – but she longs for a true family and freedom to make her own decisions. She agrees to Ewan’s offer but plans to flee at her first opportunity. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to leave. And when they learn the state of their marriage and Ewan proposes, she agrees to marry him, but wonders if she can keep her promise to not love him because she is pretty sure she already does and believes that he has feelings for her too. It seems like they may find their HEA after all, but when one of their guests raises a shocking possibility on the night of their betrothal announcement, everything changes and Ewan realizes two things; he loves her and his heart is going to be broken yet again.
I loved this book, in my opinion, it is the best of the series and shouldn’t be missed! The book has a marriage of convenience, a love-shy hero, an incredible heroine, great secondary characters, a slow-burn romance, kissing-only love scenes, a little heartache, a surprising twist, a scene that brought me to tears, and finally a HEA complete with an epilogue. I do wish the book had some steam, but even without it, the book was a wonderful read. This is the third book in the series, but it could easily be read as a stand-alone title. I am happy to recommend this title and I am sincerely hoping that I wasn’t just imagining that the author seemed to be setting up the possibility of spinoff series (Hint, Hint).
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
Catriona Gordon can’t believe her husband Thomas sold her, but a small part of her is relieved to be free of him, as he was one of many disappointments in her life. A life that started for her when she was found washed up on the beach as a young child, with no memory of her name or her family. She was raised by a loving widow, but sadly she died when Catriona was only 13, alone once more Catriona was taken in by another family, then she became a maid for another family and met Thomas Gordon, who she married – but she longs for a true family and freedom to make her own decisions. She agrees to Ewan’s offer but plans to flee at her first opportunity. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to leave. And when they learn the state of their marriage and Ewan proposes, she agrees to marry him, but wonders if she can keep her promise to not love him because she is pretty sure she already does and believes that he has feelings for her too. It seems like they may find their HEA after all, but when one of their guests raises a shocking possibility on the night of their betrothal announcement, everything changes and Ewan realizes two things; he loves her and his heart is going to be broken yet again.
I loved this book, in my opinion, it is the best of the series and shouldn’t be missed! The book has a marriage of convenience, a love-shy hero, an incredible heroine, great secondary characters, a slow-burn romance, kissing-only love scenes, a little heartache, a surprising twist, a scene that brought me to tears, and finally a HEA complete with an epilogue. I do wish the book had some steam, but even without it, the book was a wonderful read. This is the third book in the series, but it could easily be read as a stand-alone title. I am happy to recommend this title and I am sincerely hoping that I wasn’t just imagining that the author seemed to be setting up the possibility of spinoff series (Hint, Hint).
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
January 7, 2023
“She smiled, squared her shoulders, and remembered that he had chosen her, he had saved her, and she owed him more than she could ever repay. She’d not embarrass him or herself. She would act like Lady Stewart, and anyone who besmirched her also besmirched him. And she’d not let that happen. He had given her an opportunity for a new life, a different life far beyond what she could have ever dreamed possible for herself. She’d not let anyone seize it from her now that she had chosen it.”
To me, this book feels like Cinderella is rescued by the Prince and all she seeks is her freedom. She wants the freedom to live as she pleases and choose as she pleases. She's street smart, she's been through the worst, she has no family as far as she's concerned...she just wants to live freely when a Laird arrives and buys her from her current abusive husband. Ewan enters the picture and has his own reasons why he wants to convince her to stick around and actually be his wife. my goodness he was a total dream. I love his soft core juxtaposed to her tough edges. I love a hardened heroine and Catriona's edges were totally understandable and believable. I loved the found family element in this book. It's hard sometimes to talk about a book you loved-i loved this one.
To me, this book feels like Cinderella is rescued by the Prince and all she seeks is her freedom. She wants the freedom to live as she pleases and choose as she pleases. She's street smart, she's been through the worst, she has no family as far as she's concerned...she just wants to live freely when a Laird arrives and buys her from her current abusive husband. Ewan enters the picture and has his own reasons why he wants to convince her to stick around and actually be his wife. my goodness he was a total dream. I love his soft core juxtaposed to her tough edges. I love a hardened heroine and Catriona's edges were totally understandable and believable. I loved the found family element in this book. It's hard sometimes to talk about a book you loved-i loved this one.
January 3, 2023
I just loved this latest book in the Falling for a Stewart series. A true romantic story with some very likeable characters in Catriona and Ewan Stewart. Ewan comes across Catriona shackled and being sold as a wife at market. He pays a guinea for her to save her from being brought by a bully who would make her life even more unbearable. She is a very strong woman who has been trodden on and wants to be free and independent. She has no memories of her past from before being found washed up on the shore aged about six by a woman named Nettie, who looked after her until her death when Catriona was thirteen. Ewan is a new laird and is being pressured into finding a wife. Can they help each other and have a marriage of convenience without falling in love? The descriptions of the other characters and the Highlands made this a book that’s easy to visualise.
January 24, 2023
It was wonderful to see a strong female lead with such a devastating background find her footing, and go after her heart's desire. It was equally amazing to see the walls that our Laird Stewart built round his heart, crumble like so many discarded cravats put on in haste. Their chemistry was undeniable, but their stories, their histories were what made them who they are, and held them remember who they want to be. Seeing them both reach for the freedom they long desired, possibly finding it in one another, was pure magic. A great addition to your must read list to wile away an afternoon in the beautiful highlands.
*ecopy received for review; opinions are my own
*ecopy received for review; opinions are my own
January 21, 2023
A little different than my normal pick. But I enjoyed the story of Catriona and Ewan. An unexpected romance? Or a convenient arrangement? Would Catriona accept the Laird's terms?
I liked that it was set in Scotland. My ancestors were from there. Of course, it's quite popular right now due to a television show. I can only imagine how beautiful the area is and how Ewan wanted so much to save his clan. My husband and I plan to visit there next year. I wouldn't be surprised if I thought of this story as we explore the countryside.
Both Catriona and Ewan learned survival skills early on to give them the strength and ability to endure painful periods of their lives. These very skills could also prevent them from finding true happiness. This book is set in the 1700s but this happens now to so many.
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I liked that it was set in Scotland. My ancestors were from there. Of course, it's quite popular right now due to a television show. I can only imagine how beautiful the area is and how Ewan wanted so much to save his clan. My husband and I plan to visit there next year. I wouldn't be surprised if I thought of this story as we explore the countryside.
Both Catriona and Ewan learned survival skills early on to give them the strength and ability to endure painful periods of their lives. These very skills could also prevent them from finding true happiness. This book is set in the 1700s but this happens now to so many.
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#HarlequinHistoricals
January 22, 2023
I love a historical type read so I was excited to read this book as it looked interesting and the blurb caught my eye. It certainly delivered and I was soon engrossed in the story of Ewan and Catriona, as they came together unexpectedly.
The characters were strong and independent, but they needed each other’s help to overcome their difficulties.
Some lovely moments between them, you could feel their attraction and it was pleasurable to watch it grow.
An exciting ending, completed this excellent book.
The characters were strong and independent, but they needed each other’s help to overcome their difficulties.
Some lovely moments between them, you could feel their attraction and it was pleasurable to watch it grow.
An exciting ending, completed this excellent book.
January 3, 2023
I loved reading this book.
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January 2, 2023Historical Fiction, Sagas, Scottish Historical Fiction
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Falling for a Stewart (Book #3)
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January 5, 2023
“Conveniently Wed to the Laird” is a wonderfully romantic tale of loss, independence and trust. “The Stewarts need to be feared or else they might be conquered.” So what does Laird Ewan Stewart do? He buys a wife off the street for one guinea! Happiness can’t be trusted and neither can all the eligible women being thrown in his path….perfect solution! This will kill two birds with one stone. It satisfies his clans demand for him to marry and does it without showing favor to one of the members. However Mrs. Catriona Gordon has other plans. Her unbelievable calm is hiding a street smart runner who longs for freedom. Yep this is where the fun begins! Stormy seas, big dogs, barefoot walks and family past and present took me on a tender and at times funny adventure. From a fascinating plot to wonderfully developed characters this was the perfect weekend read! Thank you so much to Jeanine Englert for the opportunity to take this sweet adventure with Catriona and Ewan! I loved it!
April 17, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. It was a simple love story with a well developed storyline and appealing characters.
January 19, 2023
From an extremely inauspicious start to something infinitely more precious, this is sweet book about letting go of the past when a better future lies ahead. It's a great addition to the series and introduces an intriguing new cast of potential leads.
For Laird Ewan Stewart, his insecurity around filling his father's shoes and infidelity of a past love have left him scared to ever love again. Every time he even thinks about love, he lashes out or clams up. I loved that Catriona set strong boundaries in response to his hot-and-cold behaviour and stood up for herself after a painful life of loss and past abuse. Her reclamation of herself is a delight.
I would've liked a little more development and resolution to Ewan's development as Laird and Catriona's search for purpose. Catriona's insight looks like it could rub off on Ewan as she stands beside him and it would be great to see that play out on the page. I really enjoyed the blindfold scene and the intimacy it created between them. Also, Emogene needed a comeuppance.
The romance was sweet and satisfyingly fuelled by character development, with well-woven appearances from previous leads. I hope this isn't the last we see of these characters and their clans!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own. For more reviews, check out my blog!
For Laird Ewan Stewart, his insecurity around filling his father's shoes and infidelity of a past love have left him scared to ever love again. Every time he even thinks about love, he lashes out or clams up. I loved that Catriona set strong boundaries in response to his hot-and-cold behaviour and stood up for herself after a painful life of loss and past abuse. Her reclamation of herself is a delight.
I would've liked a little more development and resolution to Ewan's development as Laird and Catriona's search for purpose. Catriona's insight looks like it could rub off on Ewan as she stands beside him and it would be great to see that play out on the page. I really enjoyed the blindfold scene and the intimacy it created between them. Also, Emogene needed a comeuppance.
The romance was sweet and satisfyingly fuelled by character development, with well-woven appearances from previous leads. I hope this isn't the last we see of these characters and their clans!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own. For more reviews, check out my blog!
January 21, 2023
This third standalone novel doesn't feel like one at all! There are no rehashing of events; things move on as they should. The two Stewart sisters appear as side characters and if you hadn't told me the first two books existed, I would have said I wanted books about them.
There was excellent banter between the two main characters, but I wish the author had fleshed the characters out a bit more. Laird Ewan is troubled by what is happening to the clan and struggles to maintain control, but that could have been shown in greater detail and we should have seen some growth there.
I love Catriona and how her main aim remains to somehow retain freedom in whatever shape or form she can. I also think it was so interesting how the author made her so observant; it's a good way to remind the reader that she has had to be able to read people to survive
There was excellent banter between the two main characters, but I wish the author had fleshed the characters out a bit more. Laird Ewan is troubled by what is happening to the clan and struggles to maintain control, but that could have been shown in greater detail and we should have seen some growth there.
I love Catriona and how her main aim remains to somehow retain freedom in whatever shape or form she can. I also think it was so interesting how the author made her so observant; it's a good way to remind the reader that she has had to be able to read people to survive
January 20, 2023
I enjoyed the vivid historical setting, the characterisation and the romance in this marriage of convenience story. Catriona is a street-wise survivor, and whilst she appreciates Ewan's actions, she wants her freedom. Ewan is wary of love and marriage, but his standing in the clan requires marriage, a marriage in name only is the way forward, but his heart seems determined to overrule his head.
The gradual attraction is well-written, and the plot twists increase the conflict. Full of historical details, it draws the reader in. It's an engaging romantic tale.
I received a copy of this book from the author.
The gradual attraction is well-written, and the plot twists increase the conflict. Full of historical details, it draws the reader in. It's an engaging romantic tale.
I received a copy of this book from the author.
January 22, 2023
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January 20, 2023
This is the story of Catriona and Laird Ewan, it is told over the course of 26 Chapters + Epilogue. There story is the third instalment in the 'Falling for a Stewart' series. The previous two books focused on Ewan's sisters Moira and Brenna.
Within this story readers will get the chance to watch Catriona and Ewan meet and get to know one another. Although their meeting is anything but conventional. The story uncovers the characters past with the hope of a different future. One that is completely opposite of their past experiences with love and relationships.
This book is well written and draws the reader in from the start, wanting to know about the events that led to these two characters meeting. Not only that readers will want to discover exactly what made these characters who they are and what they have lived through.
Although this book is the third book in a series it can be read as a standalone. Readers are given enough information so they do not feel like they missed anything.
Within this story readers will get the chance to watch Catriona and Ewan meet and get to know one another. Although their meeting is anything but conventional. The story uncovers the characters past with the hope of a different future. One that is completely opposite of their past experiences with love and relationships.
This book is well written and draws the reader in from the start, wanting to know about the events that led to these two characters meeting. Not only that readers will want to discover exactly what made these characters who they are and what they have lived through.
Although this book is the third book in a series it can be read as a standalone. Readers are given enough information so they do not feel like they missed anything.
January 21, 2023
A chance encounter . . . A bartered bride. . . .
A marriage of convenience - or lots more besides?
What a great Highlander historical romance -
So glad I gave this book a chance!
A laird sees a wife at market being sold
How she's being bartered makes his blood run cold.
Determined to rescue her, with no other plans,
He buys her for a guinea and takes her to his lands.
She's brave and feisty, and beautiful, too,
Neither of them are sure just what they should do.
Her childhood is a mystery, with blanks galore
She's no longer certain she wants to know more.
There are well developed characters and intrigue, too,
All skilfully interwoven to engage you.
With relationships to develop and deals to be struck
I really enjoyed reading this book.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
A marriage of convenience - or lots more besides?
What a great Highlander historical romance -
So glad I gave this book a chance!
A laird sees a wife at market being sold
How she's being bartered makes his blood run cold.
Determined to rescue her, with no other plans,
He buys her for a guinea and takes her to his lands.
She's brave and feisty, and beautiful, too,
Neither of them are sure just what they should do.
Her childhood is a mystery, with blanks galore
She's no longer certain she wants to know more.
There are well developed characters and intrigue, too,
All skilfully interwoven to engage you.
With relationships to develop and deals to be struck
I really enjoyed reading this book.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
January 19, 2023
A truly wonderful reading experience! A book that made me smile and moved me at the same time. The plot is quite intriguing, as are the characters. Catriona is a great woman, strong, resilient and very smart, exactly the woman Ewan needed at his side. I liked that he is very human, a man who’s not afraid to show his weaker side, his kindness to the woman he loves. He’s striving to do his best as laird, but is swamped by the responsibilities of his role and by the perceived need to be like his father. And she helps steady him and find his own way.
I’m just sad that this is a kisses-only book… I would have liked a little more steam, but when a book is as well-written as this one I don’t mind too much.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m just sad that this is a kisses-only book… I would have liked a little more steam, but when a book is as well-written as this one I don’t mind too much.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 20, 2023
I enjoyed the vivid historical setting, the characterisation and the romance in this marriage of convenience story. Catriona is a street-wise survivor, and whilst she appreciates Ewan's actions, she wants her freedom. Ewan is wary of love and marriage, but his standing in the clan requires marriage, a marriage in name only is the way forward, but his heart seems determined to overrule his head.
The gradual attraction is well-written, and the plot twists increase the conflict. Full of historical details, it draws the reader in. It's an engaging romantic tale.
I received a copy of this book from the author.
The gradual attraction is well-written, and the plot twists increase the conflict. Full of historical details, it draws the reader in. It's an engaging romantic tale.
I received a copy of this book from the author.
February 12, 2023
When the new laird Ewan Stewart buys a wife in the market to rescue her he never expected to wed her. But a convenient marriage could secure his clan’s future. Catriona’s bravery and fire intrigue Ewan and as they work out the details of the marriage of convenience he might be falling for his wife which he swore h would never do.
I enjoyed watching Catriona bring out Ewan’s strength as he gains her trust. When her unexpected family find her, the story stretched some limits of belief especially when she decides to let her family make decisions for her when she would not let Ewan lead her earlier.
Fortunately, Ewan comes to his senses and overrides his fear of love in time for her to realize she wants him.
I enjoyed watching Catriona bring out Ewan’s strength as he gains her trust. When her unexpected family find her, the story stretched some limits of belief especially when she decides to let her family make decisions for her when she would not let Ewan lead her earlier.
Fortunately, Ewan comes to his senses and overrides his fear of love in time for her to realize she wants him.
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November 19, 2024Bland and boring. All plot — but also, nothing really happens? **SPOILERS AHEAD**
“Conveniently wed” is right: conveniently, the heroine, despite having endured an abusive marriage — her husband puts a harness on her and tries to sell her at the market FFS — develops pants feelings for her hero within a week. Also conveniently, after she takes a bath, the hero realizes he’s rescued a Hot Woman and develops pants feelings overnight. Most conveniently, they are immediately horny for each other. The romantic development — calling it “development” is generous — is all tell, no show.
She’s a foundling with the no memories, rescued at the age of six, worked as a servant her entire life, learned to read barely ten years ago, but somehow possesses the required mannerisms to fit in seamlessly with Scottish nobles. There’s a glancing attempt at portraying her as a street-smart survivor with near-supernatural people reading skills, but that is quickly forgotten.
I was expecting a prickly heroine with tough edges and trust issues, but instead she’s a bland Perfect Lady, paired with a nothingburger hero who has vowed to Never Love Again (bad breakup with his ex). Her desire for freedom is a muddled half-hearted attempt at giving her a central motivation, but it quickly falls by the wayside; it’s trotted out whenever the plot needs it, or whenever we need to be reminded that the heroine is a person. Characterization is the foundation of Romance; these two feel like paper cutouts.
They agree to enter into a loveless marriage of convenience — they even call it a NO-LOVE CLAUSE. A lot of exposition from the hero on why he can never love a woman after the betrayal he suffered, never allow himself to be vulnerable, etc. ad nauseum. He was burned by a broken engagement but he wasn’t heartbroken; he just feels lousy about the humiliation of it all. The hero has the most fragile of egos. It’s all so tiresome, boring, and incredulous.
The entire conflict is centered around his refusal to suffer a marriage with love. This goes on even after he admits to himself and others that he loves the heroine.
He doesn’t want to marry her because he loves her. That’s it. REALLY?!
There’s nothing about this that feels historical, aside from the “aye”s, long dresses and castles. The plot involves some friction between the hero - newly minted laird - and the clan elders who aren’t sure of his leadership abilities. This all goes nowhere.
Oh, and of course it turns out that the heroine is the long-lost sister of the most powerful family in the region.
I love category romances because of the enormous skill required to create compelling characters and believable romantic development within the limited page time. This was a lackluster mess.
“Conveniently wed” is right: conveniently, the heroine, despite having endured an abusive marriage — her husband puts a harness on her and tries to sell her at the market FFS — develops pants feelings for her hero within a week. Also conveniently, after she takes a bath, the hero realizes he’s rescued a Hot Woman and develops pants feelings overnight. Most conveniently, they are immediately horny for each other. The romantic development — calling it “development” is generous — is all tell, no show.
She’s a foundling with the no memories, rescued at the age of six, worked as a servant her entire life, learned to read barely ten years ago, but somehow possesses the required mannerisms to fit in seamlessly with Scottish nobles. There’s a glancing attempt at portraying her as a street-smart survivor with near-supernatural people reading skills, but that is quickly forgotten.
I was expecting a prickly heroine with tough edges and trust issues, but instead she’s a bland Perfect Lady, paired with a nothingburger hero who has vowed to Never Love Again (bad breakup with his ex). Her desire for freedom is a muddled half-hearted attempt at giving her a central motivation, but it quickly falls by the wayside; it’s trotted out whenever the plot needs it, or whenever we need to be reminded that the heroine is a person. Characterization is the foundation of Romance; these two feel like paper cutouts.
They agree to enter into a loveless marriage of convenience — they even call it a NO-LOVE CLAUSE. A lot of exposition from the hero on why he can never love a woman after the betrayal he suffered, never allow himself to be vulnerable, etc. ad nauseum. He was burned by a broken engagement but he wasn’t heartbroken; he just feels lousy about the humiliation of it all. The hero has the most fragile of egos. It’s all so tiresome, boring, and incredulous.
The entire conflict is centered around his refusal to suffer a marriage with love. This goes on even after he admits to himself and others that he loves the heroine.
He doesn’t want to marry her because he loves her. That’s it. REALLY?!
There’s nothing about this that feels historical, aside from the “aye”s, long dresses and castles. The plot involves some friction between the hero - newly minted laird - and the clan elders who aren’t sure of his leadership abilities. This all goes nowhere.
Oh, and of course it turns out that the heroine is the long-lost sister of the most powerful family in the region.
I love category romances because of the enormous skill required to create compelling characters and believable romantic development within the limited page time. This was a lackluster mess.
May 21, 2023
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Jeanine Englert blends passion, emotion, drama and intrigue in her latest enjoyable Scottish historical romance, Conveniently Wed to the Laird.
Ewan Stewart is absolutely appalled when he comes across a wife for sale at a market. The new laird is not about to let an innocent woman be sold like this, so he outbids everyone and rescues her from a fate worse than death. Ewan does not intend on taking Catriona as his bride, however, the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes that a marriage of convenience could be mutually beneficial for the two of them. A bride would help Ewan secure his clan’s future while Catriona would at long last get the freedom which she has craved for so long. Ewan makes it clear from the off that his heart is not part of the arrangement, however, he hadn’t counted on finding himself intrigued by his new wife.
Catriona is not like any woman he has met before. Despite of all that she had endured in the past, Catriona is far from a shy and retiring wallflower. She is feisty, fiery, courageous and her bravery draws Ewan like a moth to a flame. He might have told Catriona that he has no intention of ever falling in love, but the more time the two of them spend together, the more he finds himself bowled over by the wife who has managed to get under his skin like no other woman has before.
As Ewan finds himself breaking all of his rules, his resolve to keep his heart firmly under lock and key crumbles. Can he prove to Catriona that he wants their marriage to be a real one? Will he able to convince her to give their love a chance? Or will his new wife keep insisting on a marriage in name only?
Jeanine Englert’s stunning Highland historical romances never fail to please and she has done it again with Conveniently Wed to the Laird. A gorgeous Scottish romance sprinkled with humour, intensity, pathos and heart, Conveniently Wed to the Laird is an engaging marriage of convenience story with a strong and intelligent heroine and an honourable hero readers will find hard to resist.
A captivating historical romance that will go down a treat with Outlander fans, Conveniently Wed to the Laird is another dazzling delight by Jeanine Englert.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Jeanine Englert blends passion, emotion, drama and intrigue in her latest enjoyable Scottish historical romance, Conveniently Wed to the Laird.
Ewan Stewart is absolutely appalled when he comes across a wife for sale at a market. The new laird is not about to let an innocent woman be sold like this, so he outbids everyone and rescues her from a fate worse than death. Ewan does not intend on taking Catriona as his bride, however, the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes that a marriage of convenience could be mutually beneficial for the two of them. A bride would help Ewan secure his clan’s future while Catriona would at long last get the freedom which she has craved for so long. Ewan makes it clear from the off that his heart is not part of the arrangement, however, he hadn’t counted on finding himself intrigued by his new wife.
Catriona is not like any woman he has met before. Despite of all that she had endured in the past, Catriona is far from a shy and retiring wallflower. She is feisty, fiery, courageous and her bravery draws Ewan like a moth to a flame. He might have told Catriona that he has no intention of ever falling in love, but the more time the two of them spend together, the more he finds himself bowled over by the wife who has managed to get under his skin like no other woman has before.
As Ewan finds himself breaking all of his rules, his resolve to keep his heart firmly under lock and key crumbles. Can he prove to Catriona that he wants their marriage to be a real one? Will he able to convince her to give their love a chance? Or will his new wife keep insisting on a marriage in name only?
Jeanine Englert’s stunning Highland historical romances never fail to please and she has done it again with Conveniently Wed to the Laird. A gorgeous Scottish romance sprinkled with humour, intensity, pathos and heart, Conveniently Wed to the Laird is an engaging marriage of convenience story with a strong and intelligent heroine and an honourable hero readers will find hard to resist.
A captivating historical romance that will go down a treat with Outlander fans, Conveniently Wed to the Laird is another dazzling delight by Jeanine Englert.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 21, 2023
Conveniently Wed to the Laird is a vibrant love story that I devoured in one sitting.
I have adored this series, and I am sad it is over. Overall, this has been an addictive and solid historical romance series. Each story is unique and interesting, and they can be read as stand-alones. I hope that Jeanine starts a sub-series that follows the Camron siblings because I want to spend more time with them. I enjoyed this story; it was witty and swoony in all the right places. The book’s beginning starts with this intriguing bang when Ewan stumbles upon Catriona being forcefully sold by her husband. This scene hooked me right in, and I had finished the whole book before I realized it. There isn’t a whole lot of action in this book. The story’s focus is more on the developing relationship between Ewan and Catriona. But don’t let the slower pace of this book fool you; there are a few unexpected twists in this story that will have you wanting to turn the page so you can see what will happen next.
I will admit I was hesitant to read Ewan’s story. I haven’t been too fond of his character in this series. His unwillingness to stand with his sisters against his father did not leave a good taste in my mouth. I grew to like Ewan and sympathized with his character as the story progressed. It can be hard to understand someone and their actions when you don’t know what they are thinking. So, seeing the world through Ewan’s eyes and learning what he is thinking helps me understand him better. I loved Catriona! She is so different from the other heroines in this series. Her past is tragic and mysterious, and I love her quiet strength. She was a good fit for Ewan. This is a beautiful slow-burn romance. These two are so lovely together, and I just eat up every scene they are in. The chemistry between them was believable and had my heart racing at times.
Conveniently Wed to the Laird is a story that is filled with plenty of emotion and heart.
Thank you, Harlequin and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
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I have adored this series, and I am sad it is over. Overall, this has been an addictive and solid historical romance series. Each story is unique and interesting, and they can be read as stand-alones. I hope that Jeanine starts a sub-series that follows the Camron siblings because I want to spend more time with them. I enjoyed this story; it was witty and swoony in all the right places. The book’s beginning starts with this intriguing bang when Ewan stumbles upon Catriona being forcefully sold by her husband. This scene hooked me right in, and I had finished the whole book before I realized it. There isn’t a whole lot of action in this book. The story’s focus is more on the developing relationship between Ewan and Catriona. But don’t let the slower pace of this book fool you; there are a few unexpected twists in this story that will have you wanting to turn the page so you can see what will happen next.
I will admit I was hesitant to read Ewan’s story. I haven’t been too fond of his character in this series. His unwillingness to stand with his sisters against his father did not leave a good taste in my mouth. I grew to like Ewan and sympathized with his character as the story progressed. It can be hard to understand someone and their actions when you don’t know what they are thinking. So, seeing the world through Ewan’s eyes and learning what he is thinking helps me understand him better. I loved Catriona! She is so different from the other heroines in this series. Her past is tragic and mysterious, and I love her quiet strength. She was a good fit for Ewan. This is a beautiful slow-burn romance. These two are so lovely together, and I just eat up every scene they are in. The chemistry between them was believable and had my heart racing at times.
Conveniently Wed to the Laird is a story that is filled with plenty of emotion and heart.
Thank you, Harlequin and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
Click on the link to read more of our reviews on our blog: https://romancebythebook.com/book-rev...
September 23, 2023
Ewan sees Catriona being sold by her husband in the marketplace. He buys her, and while waiting for his solicitor to determine if they are married, he gets her to agree to a 2-week marriage to see if they are compatible. When it is determined that they must marry, they get engaged. At the engagement party, Catriona finds out about her past. Will she return to Ewan?
I enjoyed this story. I liked Catriona and Ewan. They are strong willed but that is what keeps them going through their problems. Ewan is a compassionate man who wants to help Catriona. Catriona is wary but comes to feel Ewan's protection and love. I also liked that Catriona is not afraid to let her feelings known and will not go with what the men in her life says she is to do. She has a mind of her own and uses it. These are good characters with a good story.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Englert.
I enjoyed this story. I liked Catriona and Ewan. They are strong willed but that is what keeps them going through their problems. Ewan is a compassionate man who wants to help Catriona. Catriona is wary but comes to feel Ewan's protection and love. I also liked that Catriona is not afraid to let her feelings known and will not go with what the men in her life says she is to do. She has a mind of her own and uses it. These are good characters with a good story.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Englert.
January 21, 2023
When Catriona is being sold at the market it is Ewan who saves her. But when they choose to marry for convenience they must set rules to not fall in love; it isn’t long before Ewan can see the rule to be broken.
I loved these characters, from the strength of Catriona to the vulnerability of Ewan. These characters showed emotional development throughout and the flourishing of their feelings for one another was beautiful.
This is a historical romance any fan will fall in love with.
I loved these characters, from the strength of Catriona to the vulnerability of Ewan. These characters showed emotional development throughout and the flourishing of their feelings for one another was beautiful.
This is a historical romance any fan will fall in love with.
July 3, 2024
3.5 stars. Started out sad and stayed that way for most of the book. There is a HEA. So glad since I liked Sean from the first book.
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