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Borderland Ladies #2
Anice's Bargain
A WOMAN WITH ONLY HER BEAUTY TO OFFER...
Anice Barrington has always been known as the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. Years of trying to prove she's more than beauty has failed, not only with others, but also with herself. When their mortal enemy is laying siege to Werrick Castle, Anice does the only thing in her power to keep her family safe: she offers herself as bride to her enemy. She swears she will not lose her heart to him, but soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her.
A MAN WITH A DANGEROUS PAST...
James Graham has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her wealth and land that will insure a new beginning for his people. James knows she is far too beautiful for the likes of him and that comely appearances can hide the ugliest of hearts, but he cannot seem to stop himself from wanting, and awakening, the passion that flares between them.
A BARGAIN THAT CHANGES IT ALL…
When love takes root, betrayal runs that much deeper. Will old hurts and new betrayals crush all their hopes and dreams, or will love truly conquer all?
Anice Barrington has always been known as the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. Years of trying to prove she's more than beauty has failed, not only with others, but also with herself. When their mortal enemy is laying siege to Werrick Castle, Anice does the only thing in her power to keep her family safe: she offers herself as bride to her enemy. She swears she will not lose her heart to him, but soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her.
A MAN WITH A DANGEROUS PAST...
James Graham has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her wealth and land that will insure a new beginning for his people. James knows she is far too beautiful for the likes of him and that comely appearances can hide the ugliest of hearts, but he cannot seem to stop himself from wanting, and awakening, the passion that flares between them.
A BARGAIN THAT CHANGES IT ALL…
When love takes root, betrayal runs that much deeper. Will old hurts and new betrayals crush all their hopes and dreams, or will love truly conquer all?
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Published November 18, 2022
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Madeline Martin
79 books4,606 followersMadeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly, and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages.
She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves research and travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.
Check out her website for book club visits, reader guides for her historical fiction, upcoming events, book news and more: https://madelinemartin.com
She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves research and travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.
Check out her website for book club visits, reader guides for her historical fiction, upcoming events, book news and more: https://madelinemartin.com
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June 22, 2019
Series: Borderland Ladies #2
Publication Date: 6/25/19
Number of Pages: 305
Public Service Announcement – Do NOT begin this book before you go to bed unless the following day is completely free. Once you start reading, you absolutely will not be able to stop – and it will linger in your mind long after you are done.
The characters are so engaging that you’ll think of them as your own family. James and Anice are from totally different backgrounds, but they have so much in common. They both focus on their own flaws more than their own strengths and both want the best for their clans.
The Borderlands are an extremely dangerous place to live – especially for the residents of Werrick Castle. The Earl of Werrick, Warden of the English West March, has taught his five daughters to fight just as well as the men because they’ve been under constant attack by the Graham Clan for over ten years. The Grahams are reivers with no land or home of their own and Laird Graham covets Werrick castle and all of its riches. The Grahams managed to take Werrick Castle once, briefly, and it cost the Countess of Werrick her life.
The current siege of Werrick Castle has gone on for many, many months, the food stores are gone and the people are slowly starving. Anice knows she has to do something to save her family and her people – but what? If Marin, her sister, were there, she’d know what to do, but Marin is married and living at her own castle now. Therefore, it is up to Anice as her father is at a loss for ideas as well. Nothing is going to happen if the two leaders don’t speak, so Anice sets about making that happen. She sneaks out of the castle through the secret entrance and makes her way to the reivers encampment where she encounters a very large, very muscled man and asks him to take her to Laird Graham.
A meeting is set and now Anice has to convince her angry father that it is for the best that she snuck out to set things up. When Laird Graham arrives, that large warrior is with him – and he is definitely an imposing man. As Lord Werrick asks what terms Laird Graham will accept to end the siege, Graham shocks them all. Laird Graham requires that Lord Werricks daughter, Anice, must marry Laird Graham’s son. Yes, that very large, very imposing man is Graham’s son, James. James is as shocked as Anice, but both reluctantly agree in order to save Werrick Castle and her people.
James Graham is tired of reiving. He wants peace for his clan – and a steady supply of food and a safe place to live for them all. He’s tried and tried to persuade his father to give up reiving, but there is no hope for it. His father loves the excitement and thrill of the battles, raiding the castles they take and – well – all of the other vile things they do. James sees this marriage as an opportunity to gain land and a home for his people as a part of Anice’s dowry. He just won’t love her – because – well – beautiful women are deceitful and don’t belong with people like him.
There are so many wonderful, fun, entertaining, scary, suspenseful things I’d love to tell you about this book – but I don’t want to spoil it for you. I will tell you that I absolutely adored James Graham. He’s so large and fierce – but has the most gentle and loving heart. He could easily be my favorite hero – ever. The love between Anice and James felt real and I totally believed these two could come together and bring out the best in each other. Trust was an issue for each of them – James because he’d been betrayed by a beautiful woman – and Anice because the Grahams were the cause of so many horrible things that have happened to her family and Werrick Castle. I loved watching them come together and overcoming almost insurmountable odds.
This is the second book of the series and could easily be read as a stand-alone, but everything is so much richer and more exciting if you’ve read the first book. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Publication Date: 6/25/19
Number of Pages: 305
Public Service Announcement – Do NOT begin this book before you go to bed unless the following day is completely free. Once you start reading, you absolutely will not be able to stop – and it will linger in your mind long after you are done.
The characters are so engaging that you’ll think of them as your own family. James and Anice are from totally different backgrounds, but they have so much in common. They both focus on their own flaws more than their own strengths and both want the best for their clans.
The Borderlands are an extremely dangerous place to live – especially for the residents of Werrick Castle. The Earl of Werrick, Warden of the English West March, has taught his five daughters to fight just as well as the men because they’ve been under constant attack by the Graham Clan for over ten years. The Grahams are reivers with no land or home of their own and Laird Graham covets Werrick castle and all of its riches. The Grahams managed to take Werrick Castle once, briefly, and it cost the Countess of Werrick her life.
The current siege of Werrick Castle has gone on for many, many months, the food stores are gone and the people are slowly starving. Anice knows she has to do something to save her family and her people – but what? If Marin, her sister, were there, she’d know what to do, but Marin is married and living at her own castle now. Therefore, it is up to Anice as her father is at a loss for ideas as well. Nothing is going to happen if the two leaders don’t speak, so Anice sets about making that happen. She sneaks out of the castle through the secret entrance and makes her way to the reivers encampment where she encounters a very large, very muscled man and asks him to take her to Laird Graham.
A meeting is set and now Anice has to convince her angry father that it is for the best that she snuck out to set things up. When Laird Graham arrives, that large warrior is with him – and he is definitely an imposing man. As Lord Werrick asks what terms Laird Graham will accept to end the siege, Graham shocks them all. Laird Graham requires that Lord Werricks daughter, Anice, must marry Laird Graham’s son. Yes, that very large, very imposing man is Graham’s son, James. James is as shocked as Anice, but both reluctantly agree in order to save Werrick Castle and her people.
James Graham is tired of reiving. He wants peace for his clan – and a steady supply of food and a safe place to live for them all. He’s tried and tried to persuade his father to give up reiving, but there is no hope for it. His father loves the excitement and thrill of the battles, raiding the castles they take and – well – all of the other vile things they do. James sees this marriage as an opportunity to gain land and a home for his people as a part of Anice’s dowry. He just won’t love her – because – well – beautiful women are deceitful and don’t belong with people like him.
There are so many wonderful, fun, entertaining, scary, suspenseful things I’d love to tell you about this book – but I don’t want to spoil it for you. I will tell you that I absolutely adored James Graham. He’s so large and fierce – but has the most gentle and loving heart. He could easily be my favorite hero – ever. The love between Anice and James felt real and I totally believed these two could come together and bring out the best in each other. Trust was an issue for each of them – James because he’d been betrayed by a beautiful woman – and Anice because the Grahams were the cause of so many horrible things that have happened to her family and Werrick Castle. I loved watching them come together and overcoming almost insurmountable odds.
This is the second book of the series and could easily be read as a stand-alone, but everything is so much richer and more exciting if you’ve read the first book. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 15, 2019
When a siege at Werrick Castle lasts for months and food stores begin to diminish, threatening to starve the inhabitants, Lady Anice Barrington takes matters into her own hands and makes a bargain with the Graham reivers. In exchange for an end to the siege, Anice will marry Laird Graham’s son James. Her father, the earl refuses, there is bad blood between the Barringtons and the Grahams going back years to an attack that lead to Lady Werrick sacrificing all to save her family. But Anice knows that they will all die if the siege doesn’t end and since she believes that her beauty is all she has to offer, she agrees.
James Graham is tired of war and reiving, he longs for a stable life and security for his clan, such as the life he experienced with Lord Bastionbury, the honorable man that saved his life and nursed him back to health when his fellow reivers left him for dead. Lord Bastionbury taught James there is a better way to live and care for his clan. James has tried and failed to convince his father to stop reiving, so he knows marrying Anice will give him land and a chance to start fresh, but her beauty terrifies him. James has a deep mistrust for beautiful women, having been used and betrayed in the past, but there is something about Anice that calls to him and he tries to but his past hurts aside and befriend his new wife.
Anice doesn’t want to marry a Graham, but decides to try and accept James’ overtures of friendship, she knows he doesn’t trust her, but when he makes the effort to be a better man for his clan, she can’t help but admire him, despite Leila’s grave predictions and when they move to her dowry property – Caldrick Castle in Carlisle, she believes that this marriage may just work. But when she overhears James conspiring with his father, she wonders what to believe, is James the kind, passionate lover she has begun to love or is he an evil deceiver bent on destroying everyone she loves?
I loved James with every beat of my heart, he is perfectly imperfect and beating within this fierce warrior is a heart of gold which earned him a place on my all-time favorite heroes list. Anice is a wonderful heroine, who underestimates her own value and I loved watching her find herself with James. Their love is definitely put the test more than once and their road to happily ever after will not be smooth, they will each have to overcome their personal demons, betrayal, jealousy and mistrust before they can fully accept the gift of love that the bargain has given them and I loved that no matter what was thrown at them, they never truly lost faith in each other. This book is a well-written, fast-paced, non-stop adventure from the first page, filled with action, betrayal, battles, wonderful secondary characters, a very protective dog, steamy love scenes and a heartwarming romance.
This is the second book in the series and while it can be read as a stand-alone title with no issues, I personally would recommend reading the books in order for maximum understanding and enjoyment.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me.*
James Graham is tired of war and reiving, he longs for a stable life and security for his clan, such as the life he experienced with Lord Bastionbury, the honorable man that saved his life and nursed him back to health when his fellow reivers left him for dead. Lord Bastionbury taught James there is a better way to live and care for his clan. James has tried and failed to convince his father to stop reiving, so he knows marrying Anice will give him land and a chance to start fresh, but her beauty terrifies him. James has a deep mistrust for beautiful women, having been used and betrayed in the past, but there is something about Anice that calls to him and he tries to but his past hurts aside and befriend his new wife.
Anice doesn’t want to marry a Graham, but decides to try and accept James’ overtures of friendship, she knows he doesn’t trust her, but when he makes the effort to be a better man for his clan, she can’t help but admire him, despite Leila’s grave predictions and when they move to her dowry property – Caldrick Castle in Carlisle, she believes that this marriage may just work. But when she overhears James conspiring with his father, she wonders what to believe, is James the kind, passionate lover she has begun to love or is he an evil deceiver bent on destroying everyone she loves?
I loved James with every beat of my heart, he is perfectly imperfect and beating within this fierce warrior is a heart of gold which earned him a place on my all-time favorite heroes list. Anice is a wonderful heroine, who underestimates her own value and I loved watching her find herself with James. Their love is definitely put the test more than once and their road to happily ever after will not be smooth, they will each have to overcome their personal demons, betrayal, jealousy and mistrust before they can fully accept the gift of love that the bargain has given them and I loved that no matter what was thrown at them, they never truly lost faith in each other. This book is a well-written, fast-paced, non-stop adventure from the first page, filled with action, betrayal, battles, wonderful secondary characters, a very protective dog, steamy love scenes and a heartwarming romance.
This is the second book in the series and while it can be read as a stand-alone title with no issues, I personally would recommend reading the books in order for maximum understanding and enjoyment.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me.*
June 24, 2019
Anice Barrington, second daughter of the Earl of Werrick, did the only thing possible to save their people from starving as their hated enemies, the Grahams had surrounded the castle for months. She agreed to wed James Graham, the son of the Laird.
"Anice," he said her Christian name in a low voice. There was something soft to it, sensual, beckoning and it made a warmth stir deep in her belly.
"I will only wed ye if ye come willingly," he said. "I'll no force ye." He took her hand in his massive one and ran a thumb over her palm. Sunlight streamed in through the open shutters and shown on eyes that were more green than blue. He searched her gaze with those exquisite eyes, and she no longer felt as if she needed to squirm beneath his observation.
"What say ye Anice?" he asked softly. "Will ye come to me willingly?"
It was at that moment I fell in love with James Graham, but knew it might be a difficult road for he and Anice going foward.
Prepare to be drawn into a time unlike any other and experience the emotions of this man who wants to change and this beautiful woman who wants to have more worth than just her looks. They have a chance at love if only they can pull together and let past deceptions stay where they should.
Madeline Martin has crafted another amazing story in this second of the Borderland Ladies series! Plus I loved Piquette who also stole my heart!! I am just so happy to know there will be more which only made me sigh more as I turned that last page!! Do not miss this one or any of Madeline's marvelous stories!!
"Anice," he said her Christian name in a low voice. There was something soft to it, sensual, beckoning and it made a warmth stir deep in her belly.
"I will only wed ye if ye come willingly," he said. "I'll no force ye." He took her hand in his massive one and ran a thumb over her palm. Sunlight streamed in through the open shutters and shown on eyes that were more green than blue. He searched her gaze with those exquisite eyes, and she no longer felt as if she needed to squirm beneath his observation.
"What say ye Anice?" he asked softly. "Will ye come to me willingly?"
It was at that moment I fell in love with James Graham, but knew it might be a difficult road for he and Anice going foward.
Prepare to be drawn into a time unlike any other and experience the emotions of this man who wants to change and this beautiful woman who wants to have more worth than just her looks. They have a chance at love if only they can pull together and let past deceptions stay where they should.
Madeline Martin has crafted another amazing story in this second of the Borderland Ladies series! Plus I loved Piquette who also stole my heart!! I am just so happy to know there will be more which only made me sigh more as I turned that last page!! Do not miss this one or any of Madeline's marvelous stories!!
June 16, 2019
Anice Barrington has always been known as the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. Years of trying to prove she's more than beauty has failed, not only with others, but also with herself. When the Grahams their mortal enemies are laying siege to Werrick Castle, Anice does the only thing in her power to keep her family safe: she offers herself as bride to her enemy. James Graham has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her wealth and land that will insure a new beginning for his people.
This is the second book in the series & what a series it is turning out to be, captivating, engrossing, enthralling plus an added bonus is that there is only a month between release dates of the five books. I love the authors books they are extremely well written, well researched & extremely hard to put down. Anice is the beautiful one both on the outside & inside but it takes James to make Anice see that she is so much more than a beauty, he’s big, he’s scarred but also wants his clan to be more than just reivers. The pair of course clash but their attraction is sizzling. The road to their HEA isn’t easy but makes for an unputdownable read that took me of a plethora of emotions & at one point I was screaming NO!! at my kindle!.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is the second book in the series & what a series it is turning out to be, captivating, engrossing, enthralling plus an added bonus is that there is only a month between release dates of the five books. I love the authors books they are extremely well written, well researched & extremely hard to put down. Anice is the beautiful one both on the outside & inside but it takes James to make Anice see that she is so much more than a beauty, he’s big, he’s scarred but also wants his clan to be more than just reivers. The pair of course clash but their attraction is sizzling. The road to their HEA isn’t easy but makes for an unputdownable read that took me of a plethora of emotions & at one point I was screaming NO!! at my kindle!.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
July 6, 2019
Anise’s Bargain by Madeline Martin is another 5 Star must read!
This historical story takes place along the volatile English and Scottish border. Anice is one of the English Earl’s five daughters and like her older sister, she’s not afraid to meet their worst enemy face to face or to sacrifice herself for her family and her people. I love the kick a** warrior heroines and their strong hero counterpart characters, multiple plots, twist and turns you won’t see coming, adventure, betrayal, heartfelt angst, and the very steamy romance that ignites between the worst of enemies. I highly recommend this book and the series. I’m looking forward to more books by this author!
This historical story takes place along the volatile English and Scottish border. Anice is one of the English Earl’s five daughters and like her older sister, she’s not afraid to meet their worst enemy face to face or to sacrifice herself for her family and her people. I love the kick a** warrior heroines and their strong hero counterpart characters, multiple plots, twist and turns you won’t see coming, adventure, betrayal, heartfelt angst, and the very steamy romance that ignites between the worst of enemies. I highly recommend this book and the series. I’m looking forward to more books by this author!
June 21, 2019
Anice's Bargain
Borderland Ladies #2
Madeline Martin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anice Barrington is and always has been the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. She's been trying for years to prove that there is more to her then just beauty, but so far has failed. Then their mortal enemy lays siege to their castle and Anice knows she has to do something and do it quickly. Their is no food left and everyone looks like a walking bag of bones. It's quite sad and she just cannot take it anymore. So she sneaks into the enemy camp with her family none the wiser posing as her deceased Mother and makes an agreement to meet with the Grahams the next day. The meeting comes and she realizes that there is only one thing she can do to not only save her family, but all of the people of Werrick Castle. She offers herself as bride to the enemy, but she never expected James Graham to be the man he is. A man so different from the rest of the Grahams she's not sure what to make of it at first. Then she realizes he is different and she starts to like him, but she swears she will not lose her heart to him. She soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her that will not diminish no matter how hard she wants it to.
James Graham is different. He has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean that there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her the wealth and land that he has always dreamed of so that he can insure a new beginning for his people. James has been hurt by a beautiful woman before and does not trust them so he figures that this beautiful woman will be the same and that she is too good for him and that beautiful appearances can hide the ugliest of hearts however he cannot stop himself from wanting, and awakening, the passion that flares between them.
Love will take root and they will feel like they are happy however, betrayal runs that much deeper. Will all of their old hurts and the new betrayals crush all of their hopes and dreams, or will love truly conquer all?
Madeline Martin is phenomenal. This book was incredible. What a page turner. I picked up this book and couldn't put it down. The main characters have a passion and charisma that blew my mind. I could actually see these two wonderful characters is my mind and I could only hope and root that their love would make it through the hardship and turmoil. Ms. Martin you are absolutely fabulous and wrote another winner and I can't wait for Ella's story.
Borderland Ladies #2
Madeline Martin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anice Barrington is and always has been the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. She's been trying for years to prove that there is more to her then just beauty, but so far has failed. Then their mortal enemy lays siege to their castle and Anice knows she has to do something and do it quickly. Their is no food left and everyone looks like a walking bag of bones. It's quite sad and she just cannot take it anymore. So she sneaks into the enemy camp with her family none the wiser posing as her deceased Mother and makes an agreement to meet with the Grahams the next day. The meeting comes and she realizes that there is only one thing she can do to not only save her family, but all of the people of Werrick Castle. She offers herself as bride to the enemy, but she never expected James Graham to be the man he is. A man so different from the rest of the Grahams she's not sure what to make of it at first. Then she realizes he is different and she starts to like him, but she swears she will not lose her heart to him. She soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her that will not diminish no matter how hard she wants it to.
James Graham is different. He has grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace. However, deciding to change does not mean that there are opportunities to do so, at least until the lovely Lady Anice offers herself in marriage, bringing with her the wealth and land that he has always dreamed of so that he can insure a new beginning for his people. James has been hurt by a beautiful woman before and does not trust them so he figures that this beautiful woman will be the same and that she is too good for him and that beautiful appearances can hide the ugliest of hearts however he cannot stop himself from wanting, and awakening, the passion that flares between them.
Love will take root and they will feel like they are happy however, betrayal runs that much deeper. Will all of their old hurts and the new betrayals crush all of their hopes and dreams, or will love truly conquer all?
Madeline Martin is phenomenal. This book was incredible. What a page turner. I picked up this book and couldn't put it down. The main characters have a passion and charisma that blew my mind. I could actually see these two wonderful characters is my mind and I could only hope and root that their love would make it through the hardship and turmoil. Ms. Martin you are absolutely fabulous and wrote another winner and I can't wait for Ella's story.
June 7, 2019
As the second eldest daughter of the Earl of Werrick, Lady Anice Barrington has always been somewhat overlooked amongst her other four talented sisters. Renowned for her beauty, Anice longs to be known as more and to prove her true worth. With enemies laying siege to Werrick Castle and her people starving, Anice has only one thing to offer to save her family: she offers to marry the son of their enemy.
James Graham longs for a peaceful, honest life, rather than the reiving his father has always led his clan in. He has no desire to marry, but at least Anice brings wealth that will open new doors for his people. James know her to be too beautiful for him and he also remembers what happened the last time he made himself vulnerable to a woman and vows never to do so again.
Despite their reservations, James and Anice begin to develop a true connection beyond their curiosity and physical attraction. All too soon betrayal and plots threaten the tentative peace James has been so desperate to establish and the future he craves with the woman he has come to love.
Despite being way behind on ARC commitments, I found myself savoring this book. James was trying so hard to be a good and honorable man and his own father was the worst sort of villain preventing that, all the while somehow still being a bit of a sympathetic character himself. James had so many understandable insecurities and it was nice to see Anice draw him out and bring him into his own as he really did the same for her. James' desperation for his father's love and approval was so heart-wrenching. The betrayal aspect between James and Anice was well done and not too drawn out as these tropes so often tend to be. This was very well-executed and I loved the characters. I liked this even more than its predecessor and I can't wait for the next one now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
James Graham longs for a peaceful, honest life, rather than the reiving his father has always led his clan in. He has no desire to marry, but at least Anice brings wealth that will open new doors for his people. James know her to be too beautiful for him and he also remembers what happened the last time he made himself vulnerable to a woman and vows never to do so again.
Despite their reservations, James and Anice begin to develop a true connection beyond their curiosity and physical attraction. All too soon betrayal and plots threaten the tentative peace James has been so desperate to establish and the future he craves with the woman he has come to love.
Despite being way behind on ARC commitments, I found myself savoring this book. James was trying so hard to be a good and honorable man and his own father was the worst sort of villain preventing that, all the while somehow still being a bit of a sympathetic character himself. James had so many understandable insecurities and it was nice to see Anice draw him out and bring him into his own as he really did the same for her. James' desperation for his father's love and approval was so heart-wrenching. The betrayal aspect between James and Anice was well done and not too drawn out as these tropes so often tend to be. This was very well-executed and I loved the characters. I liked this even more than its predecessor and I can't wait for the next one now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 12, 2019
This second book in the Borderland Ladies series is totally captivating. My heart went out to Anice right from the beginning of the book. Everyone refers to her as the “beautiful “ sister and they don’t seem to realize that she has many other strengths. The Grahams have had Werrick Castle under siege for so long that the people inside are starving, however James Graham, the son of the Laird is not happy about this. Against her father’s wishes Anice steals away and sets up a meeting with the Grahams and it is decided that she and James will marry to end the siege. The story goes on to reveal secrets, betrayal and romance. It is a true page turner and once you begin this one be prepared to take the time to be able to finish it because you won’t be able to put it down…yes it’s that good! Madeline Martin never ceases to amaze me with her talent for weaving tales of romance, mystery and action packed entertainment. I am looking forward to to Ella’s Desire next.
June 26, 2019
This is a wonderfully crafted story that has the reader from the beginning with its conflict and emotion love and betrail.
Werrick Castle sets on the Borderlands a very dangerous place but the Earl of Werrick, Warden of the West March has taught his daughters to defend themselves and prepare for the worst. And they have already seen the worst Lady Werrick tried to bargin with the Reivers that ended terrible people lost there lives and Lady Werrick lost the will to live after what happened to her.
Anice Barrington the late Lady Werrick's daughter knows all this but after yet another siege that has gone on for too long she will have to do something or watch her people her family and her beloved dog Paquette slowly starve to death. And when her father says he wishes her sister Marin was there she would know what to do. Anice mind is made up she may only be a pretty face but she will bargin with the Devil himself to save everyone. She sneaks out without anyone knowing and enters the Grahams Camp the very devil that has haunted her they took everything but she has know choice but to deal with them and when she sees a large man kneeling at a stream she is frightened but seeks his help anyway. Her father is furious when she returns but a meeting has been set when The elder Graham arrives with his son he demands Anice as his son James Bride.
James Graham is tired of his fathers constant war and greed for more land more wealth. But his father refuses to stop unless he gets married. James has seen a better way to do things instead of and endless blood bath with loses on both sides. James first meets Anice when she comes to his father's camp she is a vision a goddess she wants to negotiate pretending to be her mother. Her dog is left as a hostage. When they meet again they will both be in for a surprise. Marriage but James will not take Anice unwillingly the bargin is struck and they are wed.
Even though there is facination and passion on both sides there insecurities are also there James has been betrayed in the past by a beautiful women. Anice dosen't relize that she is more then the some ofvher beauty but will the finale betrayal in there romance be what pulls them apart what will Anice discover when she over here's James and his father speaking privately. Is James a good man is he better then his father or will he betray his new wife for family thinking himself unworthy of her.
This is the second book in this series and i can't wait for the next one. I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Werrick Castle sets on the Borderlands a very dangerous place but the Earl of Werrick, Warden of the West March has taught his daughters to defend themselves and prepare for the worst. And they have already seen the worst Lady Werrick tried to bargin with the Reivers that ended terrible people lost there lives and Lady Werrick lost the will to live after what happened to her.
Anice Barrington the late Lady Werrick's daughter knows all this but after yet another siege that has gone on for too long she will have to do something or watch her people her family and her beloved dog Paquette slowly starve to death. And when her father says he wishes her sister Marin was there she would know what to do. Anice mind is made up she may only be a pretty face but she will bargin with the Devil himself to save everyone. She sneaks out without anyone knowing and enters the Grahams Camp the very devil that has haunted her they took everything but she has know choice but to deal with them and when she sees a large man kneeling at a stream she is frightened but seeks his help anyway. Her father is furious when she returns but a meeting has been set when The elder Graham arrives with his son he demands Anice as his son James Bride.
James Graham is tired of his fathers constant war and greed for more land more wealth. But his father refuses to stop unless he gets married. James has seen a better way to do things instead of and endless blood bath with loses on both sides. James first meets Anice when she comes to his father's camp she is a vision a goddess she wants to negotiate pretending to be her mother. Her dog is left as a hostage. When they meet again they will both be in for a surprise. Marriage but James will not take Anice unwillingly the bargin is struck and they are wed.
Even though there is facination and passion on both sides there insecurities are also there James has been betrayed in the past by a beautiful women. Anice dosen't relize that she is more then the some ofvher beauty but will the finale betrayal in there romance be what pulls them apart what will Anice discover when she over here's James and his father speaking privately. Is James a good man is he better then his father or will he betray his new wife for family thinking himself unworthy of her.
This is the second book in this series and i can't wait for the next one. I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
June 9, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Excellent read.
An exciting, addictive adventure that will have you begging for another page .
I was reading half the night , totally engaged in the plot and lives of the characters.
This is a great second book from this series , Ms Martin seems to get better every time I read something of hers , and I think I’ve read them all by now .
The characters of Anice and James are excellent, she beautiful, both inside and out, can fight like a man when given a dagger or sword, she’s plucky , outspoken and looked up to .
But she sees non off this as her ,she feels she only has her beauty and will never measure up to her sisters.
James is a reaver , the son of the dreaded Graham Laird , the clan that beat and raped Anice’s mother years earlier.
He’s not handsome, he’s bright , he can handle himself on the field, he has no respect anymore for his father , and he’s not in favour of cruel actions as his father is .
When Werrick Castle comes under continuous ,five months, siege from the Graham’s , they begin to starve , with food low Anice takes the initiative and try’s to make peace.
Leaving the castle she seeks out the Laird , meeting His son James as well.
The terms of peace are set high , marriage between the two youngsters, land and coin .
Her father is furious, but to save her people Anice and James agree , and marriage it is .
This is so good , I was so hooked by this point .
This is a love story of beauty and the beast in a way ,
He’s big , scarred , a warrior.
She’s small and beautiful
It’s touching and emotional, adventurous and daring .
I can’t wait for the next in the series .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
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Excellent read.
An exciting, addictive adventure that will have you begging for another page .
I was reading half the night , totally engaged in the plot and lives of the characters.
This is a great second book from this series , Ms Martin seems to get better every time I read something of hers , and I think I’ve read them all by now .
The characters of Anice and James are excellent, she beautiful, both inside and out, can fight like a man when given a dagger or sword, she’s plucky , outspoken and looked up to .
But she sees non off this as her ,she feels she only has her beauty and will never measure up to her sisters.
James is a reaver , the son of the dreaded Graham Laird , the clan that beat and raped Anice’s mother years earlier.
He’s not handsome, he’s bright , he can handle himself on the field, he has no respect anymore for his father , and he’s not in favour of cruel actions as his father is .
When Werrick Castle comes under continuous ,five months, siege from the Graham’s , they begin to starve , with food low Anice takes the initiative and try’s to make peace.
Leaving the castle she seeks out the Laird , meeting His son James as well.
The terms of peace are set high , marriage between the two youngsters, land and coin .
Her father is furious, but to save her people Anice and James agree , and marriage it is .
This is so good , I was so hooked by this point .
This is a love story of beauty and the beast in a way ,
He’s big , scarred , a warrior.
She’s small and beautiful
It’s touching and emotional, adventurous and daring .
I can’t wait for the next in the series .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
June 25, 2019
My oh my, what this family has gone through. I really want the older sister to be pregnant (Book 1). She was such a caregiver to her whole family and for some reason, I want her to get HEA on this subject. I know this has nothing to do with this story - hint hint,
I love the strength of all the sister's. None are damsels in distress - all are confidant, take charge ladies, which is unusual and makes me want to continue the series. The next is set up for sister Ella and I can't wait.
There is suspense, a nasty villain, a plot twist that had me holding my breath. There was a scene about the h and her friend Drake. The H see's something and misunderstands the situation. What I enjoyed, the misunderstanding is resolved very quickly with honest dialogue. How often do you see that happen? Usually that is what a lot of author's base the whole story on, and I dislike that immensely! There is another part later in the story, where the H withholds some vital information from the h. Of course, she misreads what she hears. I understood the H's reason, but wanted him to be honest with her. Really my only complaint about the story.
There is lovemaking, within marriage and heat level maybe 2.5-3 out of 5. We get HEA, no cliffhanger with our H/h, a nice epilogue a couple years in the future, and no cheating. The author set's up the next story about Ella which leaves us wanting to read her story.
I can't improve on the blurb, so not attempting. Just stating what you may discover reading this story and discovering this talented author.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. (ljb)
I love the strength of all the sister's. None are damsels in distress - all are confidant, take charge ladies, which is unusual and makes me want to continue the series. The next is set up for sister Ella and I can't wait.
There is suspense, a nasty villain, a plot twist that had me holding my breath. There was a scene about the h and her friend Drake. The H see's something and misunderstands the situation. What I enjoyed, the misunderstanding is resolved very quickly with honest dialogue. How often do you see that happen? Usually that is what a lot of author's base the whole story on, and I dislike that immensely! There is another part later in the story, where the H withholds some vital information from the h. Of course, she misreads what she hears. I understood the H's reason, but wanted him to be honest with her. Really my only complaint about the story.
There is lovemaking, within marriage and heat level maybe 2.5-3 out of 5. We get HEA, no cliffhanger with our H/h, a nice epilogue a couple years in the future, and no cheating. The author set's up the next story about Ella which leaves us wanting to read her story.
I can't improve on the blurb, so not attempting. Just stating what you may discover reading this story and discovering this talented author.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. (ljb)
June 24, 2019
First off, I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Every time I read a Madeline Martin book, I am astounded and amazed by how well she creates her characters. I fall in love with her heroes and heroines each time I read one of her books. They have all of my favorite things- fully developed characters that are realistic, love, problems, and forgiveness. Anice is the second oldest daughter of Lord Werrick. I truly thought the first born, Marin, was my favorite, but I was wrong. Anice is stunningly beautiful inside and out. She marries a Scots man just like her older sister to save her family and her family's castle and lands. She marries James, who is a part of the worst family in history, the Grahams. They have committed despicable crimes against Werrick Castle, but Anice is a strong adversary and she will make this pact work. Now, you know that Anice and James will fall in love, but will James really not follow a reiver's path, will he find love, and how will it work out in the end? These are all questions that you will have when you read this book! I HIGHLY suggest it! It made me laugh, cry, and sigh - all true signs that it is a great read! I CANNOT wait to read the rest of the sisters' stories! My suggestion is that you turn on notifications and follow Madeline Martin on social media. You do NOT want to miss out on any of her books! If you love a great romance, Scottish Men, a well-written novel, and a book that you cannot put down, READ this book and any others by Madeline Martin! You will NOT be disappointed!
Every time I read a Madeline Martin book, I am astounded and amazed by how well she creates her characters. I fall in love with her heroes and heroines each time I read one of her books. They have all of my favorite things- fully developed characters that are realistic, love, problems, and forgiveness. Anice is the second oldest daughter of Lord Werrick. I truly thought the first born, Marin, was my favorite, but I was wrong. Anice is stunningly beautiful inside and out. She marries a Scots man just like her older sister to save her family and her family's castle and lands. She marries James, who is a part of the worst family in history, the Grahams. They have committed despicable crimes against Werrick Castle, but Anice is a strong adversary and she will make this pact work. Now, you know that Anice and James will fall in love, but will James really not follow a reiver's path, will he find love, and how will it work out in the end? These are all questions that you will have when you read this book! I HIGHLY suggest it! It made me laugh, cry, and sigh - all true signs that it is a great read! I CANNOT wait to read the rest of the sisters' stories! My suggestion is that you turn on notifications and follow Madeline Martin on social media. You do NOT want to miss out on any of her books! If you love a great romance, Scottish Men, a well-written novel, and a book that you cannot put down, READ this book and any others by Madeline Martin! You will NOT be disappointed!
June 23, 2019
Anice's Bargain by Madeline Martin is book Two in the Borderland Ladies. This is the story of James Graham and Anice Barrington. I have read the previous (and loved it) but feel you could make it a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Werrick Castle is on the Borderlands which is a dangerous place to be. For the past several years a ongoing battle with the Graham Clan, who are reivers with no land or home has been going on. But for the last few months the battle has been with no stop which has cause loss of life but now is effecting their food supply. Anice and her father are at a loss as to what to do next when Anice sneaks out to confront the Grahams leader to try to settle the war. A meeting is agreed upon to talk over how to settle this war. When James and his father Laird Graham comes to them meeting both James and Anice are taken back when Laird Graham wants Anice hand in marriage for his son, James. James has only wanted peace but his father seems to thrive on everything but that. Will this marriage with bring help to his people but will such a beautiful women have the heart to match?
OMG!! This was such a page turner...please don't start this at night unless you can commit to reading through the night! Love Ms. Martin's writing and this book just backs up my reason for her being one of my favorite authors!
Werrick Castle is on the Borderlands which is a dangerous place to be. For the past several years a ongoing battle with the Graham Clan, who are reivers with no land or home has been going on. But for the last few months the battle has been with no stop which has cause loss of life but now is effecting their food supply. Anice and her father are at a loss as to what to do next when Anice sneaks out to confront the Grahams leader to try to settle the war. A meeting is agreed upon to talk over how to settle this war. When James and his father Laird Graham comes to them meeting both James and Anice are taken back when Laird Graham wants Anice hand in marriage for his son, James. James has only wanted peace but his father seems to thrive on everything but that. Will this marriage with bring help to his people but will such a beautiful women have the heart to match?
OMG!! This was such a page turner...please don't start this at night unless you can commit to reading through the night! Love Ms. Martin's writing and this book just backs up my reason for her being one of my favorite authors!
June 24, 2019
Anice’s Bargain is the second book of the Borderland Ladies series, but it can be read as a standalone (but the first book is so good that you are missing out if you don’t read 😉). The first book was so good that I wondered how the second could possibly compare, but the author did it! She manages to write Anice and James’s story in such a way that the reader seems to be a part of it. I love the way James and Anice’s characters develop and how they learn about each other through the story. I think my favorite part of the book is in the beginning when James gives Anice a “betrothal” gift and she says she has nothing for him. James asks for a secret in return and Anice says “No one has ever truly known me.” I think that statement encouraged him to learn more about her as a person. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. The author has accomplished writing a series about sisters and being able to enchant the reader with the uniqueness of each as a person. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 25, 2019
Anice’s Bargain is book 2 in the Borderland Ladies series by Madeline Martin. Lady Anice Barrington is one of five Barrington daughters. When her castle comes under siege by Graham reivers, Anice decides she needs to intervene in order to prevent the starvation of her people. And thus comes Anice’s bargain. I enjoyed this book. Martin is an excellent writer and I think this series shows great promise. I really liked Anice’s character. She is beautiful and selfless. I also enjoyed James Graham the hero. “Like a moth drawn to a fatal flame, he lowered his face to hers. He had meant the kiss to be gentle, a delicate brushing of their lips, a taste of that full mouth. It had started off as such. At first. The initial connection had been almost imperceptible. Not enough. He nudged the underside of her chin with his fingertips and she lifted her face toward his. Her lips were petal soft, warm and wonderful and sent a delightful sizzle of desire through his veins.”
I am looking forward to the next in this series. I was gifted a copy of this book.
I am looking forward to the next in this series. I was gifted a copy of this book.
June 26, 2019
We return to Werrick Castle in this second book of the series, to find it under siege by the deadly Grahams. Anice is trying to fill in mighty big shoes left behind by her sister Marin, but feels she is falling short as her people starve around her. She decides to put her only asset, her beauty, to good use by bargaining with the Grahams for peace and a chance for her people to survive.
James Graham has never agreed with his father more so after he was injured and an Englishman showed him there were other ways to live. He can't go against the old man, so he waits his turn as he knows his father has not much longer to live. Then Anice comes into his life and throws a spanner in the works!
Two people bound by honour, trying to make the best of the horrid situation that they are caught in. Their journey from enemies, to allies in the war for peace, to eventually love, is fraught with all kinds of challenges. It's a beautiful story!
James Graham has never agreed with his father more so after he was injured and an Englishman showed him there were other ways to live. He can't go against the old man, so he waits his turn as he knows his father has not much longer to live. Then Anice comes into his life and throws a spanner in the works!
Two people bound by honour, trying to make the best of the horrid situation that they are caught in. Their journey from enemies, to allies in the war for peace, to eventually love, is fraught with all kinds of challenges. It's a beautiful story!
June 29, 2019
Anice Barrington the oldest and prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters can’t take the standoff any longer their mortal enemy is laying siege to Werrick Castle. She knows her people are starving something must be done. She takes action and decides to find the enemy camp and strike a bargain, she finds herself as bride to her enemy. James Graham is not the warrior his Dad is he’s grown weary of a life of destruction and longs for peace, home and hearth. James is quite taken by the beautiful Anice, but he her beauty terrifies him too, he knows beauty often hides a person’s true self. James knows marrying Anice will give him land and a chance to start fresh he’s longed for. Can Anice trust James and the Graham clan to keep their word and not destroy her family, can she let herself fall in love with him, I love that no matter what happens they both seem to have trust and faith in each other. I have voluntarily read the excellent book and here’s my honest review.
June 25, 2019
Oh my! Madeline Martin has another awesome hit with her second Borderland Ladies book. This one is about Anice, Earl of Werrick s second daughter. After being surrounded for months by their hated enemies, the Graham’s. Her clan is starving, so she agrees to marry James Graham. There is a definite attraction between them. She sees the good in him and he see her for much more than her beauty. I really enjoyed their path to falling in love. There are wonderful characters, secondary characters shine , including a loyal dog named Piquette. I couldn’t put it down, reading well into the early morning. I can’t wait for the next sisters story. Madeline’s stories just keep getting better and better. I highly recommend this book and the one before it. As a matter of fact, I recommend anything by her. I was gifted this book and am voluntarily reviewing. It is a five star plus.
June 8, 2019
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
Anice's Bargain was a very good read and probably could have finished it, if I didn't have to do other chores and other things life requires. It really held my attention and I was always wanting to know what would happen next. Anice is the second eldest of the sisters and feels that her beauty is the only thing important about herself. Until her new husband, James, opens her eyes to the many other things that she does very well.
James was not used to having a family but soon realizes that Anise's family has taken him into their family and accepted him. A feeling he enjoys for the first time.
Together, they are able to make a life they both want, too bad it takes a whole lot of lying in between.
Anice's Bargain was a very good read and probably could have finished it, if I didn't have to do other chores and other things life requires. It really held my attention and I was always wanting to know what would happen next. Anice is the second eldest of the sisters and feels that her beauty is the only thing important about herself. Until her new husband, James, opens her eyes to the many other things that she does very well.
James was not used to having a family but soon realizes that Anise's family has taken him into their family and accepted him. A feeling he enjoys for the first time.
Together, they are able to make a life they both want, too bad it takes a whole lot of lying in between.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2019
A Charming and Exciting book
This an easy book to review, one problem I can’t say enough good about this story. James, the Hero is good at start, and just get better with the story enfolding. He is strong, kind, loving, romantic, but not handsome as some, but very Braw. Anice, the Heroine, is beautiful,honest, sweet, loving, loyal, brave, capable, and kind. The book is full of everything you want in a story, intrigue, adventure, with twists and turns, romance and just right amount of spice. It was almost impossible to lay it down. There is a dog, Piquetgte, that is awesome and important to the story. This author never disappoints. I advise reading series in order, as you get to know reoccurring characters and story. I highly recommend this book, as I do all her books.
This an easy book to review, one problem I can’t say enough good about this story. James, the Hero is good at start, and just get better with the story enfolding. He is strong, kind, loving, romantic, but not handsome as some, but very Braw. Anice, the Heroine, is beautiful,honest, sweet, loving, loyal, brave, capable, and kind. The book is full of everything you want in a story, intrigue, adventure, with twists and turns, romance and just right amount of spice. It was almost impossible to lay it down. There is a dog, Piquetgte, that is awesome and important to the story. This author never disappoints. I advise reading series in order, as you get to know reoccurring characters and story. I highly recommend this book, as I do all her books.
June 25, 2019
This is Book 2 in the Borderland Ladies series and it was so good! Question: What would you do if you wanted to live in peace, but your father wanted to wage war? And what would you do if you were a lass in the clan that was in danger? Would you sacrifice everything to save your family or clan? Who will win out in the end? Can love be found somewhere within the chaos?
This story answers those questions. It is a powerful story filled with action, emotion, humor and romance - and maybe a few people die. The characters are wonderful! The story is complex and well-developed. This is a Scottish romance that will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended!
This story answers those questions. It is a powerful story filled with action, emotion, humor and romance - and maybe a few people die. The characters are wonderful! The story is complex and well-developed. This is a Scottish romance that will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended!
July 13, 2019
What an awesome read!
Fast paced with plenty of action, suspense, romance and adventure. The heroine is feisty, independent, English lady with a big heart. The hero is a brand Scottish Laura's son, sweet considering who his father is, and determine for the Graham clan to become farmers, self sufficient, no more reviering, plundering, but become hard-working, honest men.
I absolutely adored James and Anice, they are realistic, enjoyable and find their HEA.
A must read for fans of Medieval Scottish Romance. Another satisfying and memorable historical romance! Can't wait for "Ella' s Desire". These five daughters are fantastic in every way.
Rating: 5
Heat rating: steamy
Reviewer: ApriLR
Fast paced with plenty of action, suspense, romance and adventure. The heroine is feisty, independent, English lady with a big heart. The hero is a brand Scottish Laura's son, sweet considering who his father is, and determine for the Graham clan to become farmers, self sufficient, no more reviering, plundering, but become hard-working, honest men.
I absolutely adored James and Anice, they are realistic, enjoyable and find their HEA.
A must read for fans of Medieval Scottish Romance. Another satisfying and memorable historical romance! Can't wait for "Ella' s Desire". These five daughters are fantastic in every way.
Rating: 5
Heat rating: steamy
Reviewer: ApriLR
June 19, 2019
I'm loving this series so much! With each story I feel like I'm becoming a part of this family. Madeline writes with such beauty, it seems I'm right there in the scene watching everything unfold.
Anice and James's is truly an amazing match. Anice thinks she only has her beauty, but she has so much more to offer! James thinks he don't have the heart to love... but, eventually he sees what he always had! Together it just works! Love is hard work!
I love the adventures, battles, and the love these to share! Don't wait read this amazing series. You will not be disappointed!
Anice and James's is truly an amazing match. Anice thinks she only has her beauty, but she has so much more to offer! James thinks he don't have the heart to love... but, eventually he sees what he always had! Together it just works! Love is hard work!
I love the adventures, battles, and the love these to share! Don't wait read this amazing series. You will not be disappointed!
June 27, 2019
This is the second book in the Borderland Ladies series.
After months of the Graham's siege at, at Werrick Castlethey they were running low on food and supplies.
Anice decides to leave the safety of her home to venture to the Grahams camp, where she meets with Laird Graham in hopes of setting up a meeting to end this siege.
James Graham never wanted this fight, but went along with his father.
They all agree that the one way to have peace is to have Anice marry James. They both have apprehensions about the marriage, but they both want peace. This book is full of action, passion and betrayal.
After months of the Graham's siege at, at Werrick Castlethey they were running low on food and supplies.
Anice decides to leave the safety of her home to venture to the Grahams camp, where she meets with Laird Graham in hopes of setting up a meeting to end this siege.
James Graham never wanted this fight, but went along with his father.
They all agree that the one way to have peace is to have Anice marry James. They both have apprehensions about the marriage, but they both want peace. This book is full of action, passion and betrayal.
June 19, 2019
Another reiver reformed! The first book in the series set the bar rather high for me and I was a little worried that the second book would let me down. Not so!!! It is as amazing as the first one. The action is heart-pounding. The pace is fast. And I've again fallen in love with the characters. If you have not read either one of the Borderland Ladies books, you better get started! You won't regret it. I promise.
June 25, 2019
This book was amazing!!
This book was so emotion, passionate, beautiful, exciting, and amazing!! I read this book in one sitting!! I love Anice and James, they were so good together and they were meant for one another!! I love this series and highly recommended this one!! Thank you Madeline Martin because you made me fall in love with your characters and writing every time I read one of your lovely beautiful stories!!
This book was so emotion, passionate, beautiful, exciting, and amazing!! I read this book in one sitting!! I love Anice and James, they were so good together and they were meant for one another!! I love this series and highly recommended this one!! Thank you Madeline Martin because you made me fall in love with your characters and writing every time I read one of your lovely beautiful stories!!
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June 28, 2019This series is turning into one of the best I've ever read, and this was only book number 2!!!
Lady Anice Barrington has to make a deal with reivers to keep her clan from starving!!! Their castle is under siege and they are about to run out of food! Her beauty is all she has to offer. So she thinks! I read this entire book in one night! I actually could not put it down! Wonderful!!!
Lady Anice Barrington has to make a deal with reivers to keep her clan from starving!!! Their castle is under siege and they are about to run out of food! Her beauty is all she has to offer. So she thinks! I read this entire book in one night! I actually could not put it down! Wonderful!!!
January 15, 2020
A young couple thrown together to avert a war, must overcome many obstacles and misunderstandings before they become "as one". How is it going to be possible for this union to be happy and successful when all types of adversities and betrayals are thrown their way? Can this marriage ever become a life of lust or love? Since this marriage was predicted to be a failure, would treachery and deceit ruin their life together? Will love finally come to both Anise and James? You definitely must read Anise's Bargain to find out the outcome. I am so waiting the sequel to this series.
June 15, 2019
Another fantastic book. Once again, it almost made me think I was there in the story with Anice and James. I didn't want to put it down. It was a real page turner. I eagerly await the next book.
July 2, 2019
The second brilliant instalment of the Borderland Series. This is the enemy’s to lovers troup done to perfection. I absolutely loved that, despite Anice feeling like her only redeeming quality is her beauty, it’s the only quality that James doesn’t applaud. They see strengths in each other and support each other. It’s just a beautiful love story with a lot of substance to the story. Ten stars out of 5!
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