Perfect Strangers (A Historical Romance) [Kindle Edition]

Rebecca Sinclair (Author)

Book Description

In 16th century England, Gabrielle Carelton is one of Queen Elizabeth's most devoted ladies-in-waiting. Then that loyalty is put to the test when Her Majesty commands her to marry Scotsman Collin Douglas.


But when Gabrielle is kidnapped by Collin's twin brother, not even Good Queen Bess can save her.


Dubbed the Black Douglas, devilishly handsome Connor is known throughout the land for his magnificent feats of strength and cunning. But now he is in need of an heir. An English bride will bring peace to the warring nations--and give him the son he craves.


What the Black Douglas doesn't expect is an Englishwoman as passionate as she is proud... and in possession of a desire that knows no boundaries.


Set against the pageantry and savage splendor of 16th-century England and Scotland, here is the story of a man and a woman who begin as enemies and strangers--and find a love that will triumph against all odds.


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REVIEWS:

"A delightful read, filled with humor, pathos and the entire gamut of emotions in between... a wonderful romp." ~Evelyn Feiner, Romantic Times Magazine

Editorial Reviews

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"[California Caress was] my first Rebecca Sinclair novel but definitely NOT my last. Wowee was this ever a good read! Ms. Sinclair takes her readers on a ride of laughs, heartache, betrayal, and intense passion. Her characters are finely chiseled and compliment her captivating story line."
     ~Romancing the Book


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"I loved the story line and thought it was very well thought out. The story kept true to its time period and that is a big bonus in my eyes. There was a lot of emotion and heart in the story. Also it was very sensual and hot."
     ~Romance Book Craze


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"The plot [of Perfect Strangers] is fast paced, emotional, with witty authentic dialogue, valor, romance, a twist or two, sweet sensuality and passion. I love the way this author made the heroine, Gabrielle, a woman with both inner and outer beauty, although, some thought she was not a beauty. And the way the hero, Connor, loved Gabrielle for both her inner and outer beauty, to him she was beautiful and he loved her strength. Perfect Strangers is a must for anyone who enjoys Scottish adventure, historical romance, and love!" 

     ~My Book Addiction Reviews
  

 

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"I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop and felt it was very believable. It starts off as lusty and quickly moves towards something much deeper filled with passion and emotions. Through the twists and turns of this great story, love over comes all. I will definitely be reading more from Rebecca Sinclair."

   ~ Deana, Romancing the Book Reviews

About the Author

ABOUT REBECCA SINCLAIR:

Rebecca Sinclair is a saucy, bestselling writer specializing in steamy historical romance novels. To date she has 13 books in print.

 

Reb is an avid reader, an obsessed coffee drinker, and a part-time-going-on-full-time insomniac. On the average day you are likely to find her buried neck-deep in a history book or (especially @ 2 o'clock in the morning) busy on the computer. Writing. Er, usually.

Product Details

• File Size: 439 KB
• Print Length: 319 pages
• Publisher: ePublishing Works! (June 9, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0055X0DJU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,289 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best romance I've read October 25, 2011

By Donna McBroom-Theriot

Format:Kindle Edition

Ok - I have to admit, the picture perfect specimen on the cover captured my attention before anything. Did you look?! Well, go back and LOOK!

I also have a predisposed fascination with Scotland as my ancestors hail from the great country of Scotland. I love the brogue. I love the bagpipes. I love the kilts. I would someday like to visit Scotland, and I would like one of those men (from the cover).

Perfect Strangers captured the love between Gabrielle Carleton and Connor Douglas magnificently. What sets this book apart from previous books I've read is that the author did not make Gabrielle a picture perfect woman. Gabby is a complex young woman who as part of Queen Elizabeth's court, was ridiculed, and judged based on her lack of outer beauty. The "Black Douglas'" piercing gray eyes saw passed the outer shell to the beautiful woman beneath (and mine will too).

The author not only captured the essence of Gabby but the complex humanity
of the highland clans and their way of life in 16th century Scotland and England.

Perfect Strangers is a story of a young woman, sent by her queen, to marry in hopes of ending the border feuds. Her betrothed's twin brother, the notorious Black Douglas, whom ballads of his fierceness have been written and sung, kidnaps her.

Soon after arriving at his castle, a battle breaks out and Connor's old aunt is kidnapped. In her goodness and innocence, Gabrielle sets off to rescue her. Before the night has time to set, Connor comes upon her camp, and after a night of giving in to the passion that has been threatening to consume them, Gabby and Connor, are captured by a neighboring clan.

Through the twists and turns of a great story, love trumps all. I will definitely be reading more from Rebecca Sinclair. The characters are well written and developed. The Scottish dialogue spoke of authenticity. The story draws the reader in and leaves you wanting more at the end.

Well done Ms. Sinclair!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "Because I love ye, Gabrielle Carelton. Why else?" September 9, 2008

By Alexis Callaway

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I picked up this book at one of my local library's book sales.
It was a fantastic read!This book is set in 16th century England and Scotland, where it mainly takes place on the borders.Gabrielle Carelton is a "sturdy" woman who is full of self doubts and worries. She is abruptly kidnapped on her way to meet her betrothed, Collin Douglas: by none other than the Black Douglas, a man reputted to be fierce and merciless, not to mention Collin's twin brother Connor. This is a story aout a man and a woman who begin as strangers and enemies, to be joined into a love to survive all of time. Its full of twists and turns, action, danger, and romance. It had the right amount of everything. I truly enjoyed reading it and I'm sure to read it several more times in the years to come.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ms. Sinclair has written March 1, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I loved this book. What made it so special was the rich and complex relationship between Connor Douglas and Gabrielle Carleton.

This is one of the few romances that have something more then the perfect twosome. This vital and yet wounded woman came through a lifetime of pain for being less then perfection. Her whole life had been judged by others because she was not size nine. This handsome reiver, saw beneath the obvious flaw to what she was.

Her battle to be accepted by others and her need to be just who she was a loving, passionate woman and a fit mate for anyone.

The passion between these two could sizzle to a crisp, anyone standing near.

Nothing shallow about this book.

More About the Author

Rebecca Sinclair is a saucy freelance author specializing in hot, steamy historical romance novels. To-date she has 13 books in print.