How to Abduct a Highland Lord [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2007

It's hardly the type of wedding Fiona MacLean dreamed of. No family, no guests, just a groom who's been dragged -- literally -- to the altar. But if marriage to Black Jack Kincaid, the handsome wastrel she'd sworn never to see again, will avert a bloody war between their clans, so be it. Surely she can share his bed without losing her heart....

Known throughout Scotland and London as a wild rogue, Jack is accustomed to waking in dire situations, but...married? Long ago, he and Fiona reveled in a youthful passion. Now, the fiery, sensual lass is his once more. And though their marriage is in name only, Jack is determined to win her forever -- body and soul....

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"Fun, sexy, and delightful!"

-- Victoria Alexander

About the Author

Karen Hawkins is the USA Today bestselling author of a dozen historical romance novels. When not stalking hot Australian actors, getting kicked out of West Virginia thanks to the antics of her extended family, and adding to her considerable shoe collection, Karen spends her time writing her next delightfully fun and sexy book. She lives in Florida.

Karen welcomes fan mail and can be reached at P. O. Box 149924, Orlando, FL 32814. Please visit her website at www.karenhawkins.com.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (January 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416525033
• ISBN-13: 978-1416525035
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Karen Hawkins is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author of over 22 fun and lively historical romance novels and two humorous contemporary romances. When not stalking hot Australian actors, getting kicked out of West Virginia (thanks to the antics of her extended family), and adding to her considerable shoe collection, Karen spends her time warming her feet on her two rescue dogs while writing her next book. She lives in Florida and loves to hear from readers at Karen Hawkins, P.O. Box 149924, Orlando, FL 32814-9924

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flirtatious, Witty, and Passionate Scottish Romance, February 6, 2007

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Beverly "Beverly" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Abduct a Highland Lord (Mass Market Paperback)

Karen Hawkins delights fans of Scottish Romance once again in this first of a new series about the highland MacLean Family. Black Jack Kincaid had his roguish heart broken years ago when the beautiful green-eyed Fiona MacLean refused his offer of marriage. After years of drinking and wenching he wakes up from being drunk and unconscious on a road to London to discover he is now wed to Fiona. When her brother Callum is murdered and a Kincaid is blamed, Fiona has no choice but to abduct and marry this handsome auburn-haired, blue-eyed rogue in order to halt the MacLean-Kincaid life-long feud. After all, the MacLean's only power, other than their good looks, is the ability to make it rain and thunderstorm! When Jack is determined that his marriage will not affect his rogue lifestyle, he flees with Fiona to his London home in order to be in control of the relationship. Once there Fiona's beauty, passion, and kindness begins to warm Jack's cold heart. London experiences a stormy season as the MacLean brothers follow to make sure their little sister is happy in her new marriage. An ex-lover of Jack's who wants him back in her bed and a member of the Campbell family who wants revenge, get in the act to make trouble. When attempts on Fiona's life are made, Jack and Fiona return to Scotland, where the mystery of Callum's death and attempts on Fiona's life are unveiled. The story is sexy, witty, fast paced and pure regency highland fun!

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wish I didn't buy it, March 19, 2007

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L. Carlson (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Abduct a Highland Lord (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first book I've read by Karen Hawkins.
I just did not like this book. Fiona seemed too selfish, I really tried to like her, but she just annoyed me (the way she was mad at Jack for not changing for her after shes forced him to marry her). The family curse seemed interesting but it got tiresome and Fiona's brothers just seemed to get in the way too much. I thought maybe the curse would play a bigger role towards the end of the book and it started to, but it all just died out. I didn't buy Fiona and Jack's love for each other either. I was more interested in Lucinda than any of the other characters. The end of the book is the worst, there was hardly any resolve, it all seemed rushed and ended too abruptly. Some people really liked this book, I just expect more from a historic romance.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters in a Reasonable Pickle!, March 12, 2007

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C. Farley "seafaire" (Bakersfield, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Abduct a Highland Lord (Mass Market Paperback)

Reading through the other reviews I almost let this little gem slip away. So jump back in and grab this charmer for some smart, fairly reasonable, silly fun. Knowing the history of feuding families, I can understand why a lady would make such a desparate attempt at a solution by kidnapping and marrying the male of the opposing family. What makes the story enjoyable is the couple have a pleasant past and so their marriage is really not so--tedious! Finally, a touch of paranormal creates images you can just imagine explaining to the rest of the neighbors and servants--like why is it raining--err, hailing--in just one spot?! Relax and enjoy with some lemon tea and a chocolate chip scone and dream of kidnapping your own rich, handsome, skilled English lord.....ahhh Spring!