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Fall in love with a Knight, November 21, 2008
This review is from: Border Lass (Mass Market Paperback)
Border Lass by Amanda Scott
Amalie Murray has vowed time and time again that she will not wed. Her brother Simon seems adamant that she should, and he has seemed to have found the man for her. But Amalie, a maiden to Princess Isabel has discovered the right to refuse marriage even though she is still not of age. On Coronation Day at Scone Abby, Amalie meets Sir Garth Napier he infuriates her to no end, but she finds solace in him and a companion in which she can speak freely. She still plans to not to marry, especially that Harald Boyd her family has pretty much thrust upon her, but now she is beginning to feel very different in the presence of her knight. When he catches her listening in on a private conversation possibly about murder, he must find out all that she knows.
Sir Garth Napier is on a mission to discover the truth about who killed James and Will, he has an idea that Fife, the Governor had his hands in the muck. He has recently been appointed to join Princess Isabel's security staff, and finds himself growing quite fond of the saucy lady Amalie. He first met her after striking down her brother Simon after he was chastising Amalie in public. Then, he catches her listening in on a private conversation possibly about murder, he makes it a point to find get her to open up and tell him the secret. Also not in the mindset to wed, he can't help taking the pleasure of the lady's kiss. And as you know, a single kiss always leads to more...
Will her strong willed and stubborn family force her into a marriage that she does not want? Can she stop these feelings for the man sent to protect the Princess? Or does she really want to quell those feelings? She must also learn that not even her brothers can be trusted.
Border Lass by Amanda Scott is a phenomenal Historical Scottish Romance. The reader connects with the characters and is in a way brought into the story experiencing it first hand. I loved the detail, the blossoming love, and the stubbornness of the hero and heroine. Amanda Scott has been a favorite of mine to read for a while, and as she continues to produce her historical romances, they get better and better each time. 5 Hearts
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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The story continues.., September 2, 2008
This review is from: Border Lass (Mass Market Paperback)
I was very pleased with this second book in the Border Trilogy by Amanda Scott. What make this a unique read is the reader knows the story is set in Scotland without the oppressive Scots dialect that seems to be the norm with many Scottish romance. Ms Scott relies on placing her characters in actual Scottish history and has her characters act as those of the period. She clearly knows the history and the character of the Borders. She helps those who have read the first book find that Amilea gets a hero deserving of her grace and honor. Garth Napier is one such hero, but he is not a brash hero but a gentle Border hero who knows his worth. Their budding relationship is set to a backdrop of intrigue and greed, but neither loses their honor or integrity. She also dispels a romance myth. Women of the medieval period, at least in Scotland, had the ability to refuse a marriage, whereby carving out her own destiny, if still limiting. Nicely done.
I found that I liked this one better than first because there were no story lines not finished. Though she left a few unique nuggets that provides reader a look into the character of a most interesting secondary character. Sybilla appears to have her own story in the last book in the trilogy with a hero this reader is anxious to see Ms Scott pull from the dark side. Though we got glimpses of his changing character in this book, Simon is still of questionable hero material.
This is a good solid romance that tells a story with charm allowing the reader to escape for a few hours with yummy Scottish Border Lords and heroines who show real Scottish character. Amanda Scott never disappoints with books that are historically well researched but never forgets she is writing romance. Those who want a steamy romance might be disappointed, but is it sex the reader wants or a good romantic tale?
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BORING!!!!, February 5, 2010
This review is from: Border Lass (Mass Market Paperback)
I could barely get through the first 100 pages. The story was disjointed and confusing. The author introduces too many characters that are not necessary to know about. I also thought the romance was really boring. I'm not going to bother finishing. Not worth my time.
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