Reiver's Bride (Secret Clan) [Mass Market Paperback]

Amanda Scott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Secret Clan | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

ABDUCTED HEIRESS is Volume One in this quartet-series. Molly Gordon, the Maid of Dunsithe, was the wealthiest lass in Scotland-or she would be if anyone could find her fortune. Her father had hidden the fabulous Dunsithe treasure, only to pass away before he could reveal his secret...and before Molly and her sister were spirited away and separated, perhaps forever. Now, on the misty island where she's kept captive, Molly longs for a hero brave enough to rescue her.
Sir Finlay Mackenzie-known as Wild Fin-is a hot-tempered warrior who has been granted possession of the Maid of Dunsithe. Armed with the right to marry her or barter her, he must deal with a proud woman who resists his passion and defies his commands. As they wrestle with danger and desire, neither will see the ancient, mystical bond that connects their fates...until Wild Fin and Molly open their hearts to magic and love.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

While out riding one evening, Anne Ellyson unexpectedly encounters some reivers, but even more surprising to Anne is finding her cousin Fiona's former fiance, Christopher "Kit" Chisholm, among the group. Almost two years ago Christopher disappeared, and soon after, his uncle Eustace took control of Kit's title, his lands, and his betrothed. Convinced that Kit is a much better choice of a husband for Fiona, Anne vows to do whatever she can to bring them together and help Kit reclaim his inheritance. The only problem is that the more involved with Kit Ann becomes, the more the difficult it is to imagine the wickedly handsome rogue marrying anyone other than herself! Scott creatively uses the complicated border politics between England and Scotland of the time in her fourth Secret Clan book, which features the same intriguing mix of romance, adventure, and a sprinkling of magic as the "wee folk" continue to play matchmaker with mortals. John Charles
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About the Author

Amanda Scott, best-selling author and winner of the Romance Writers of America's RITA/Golden Medallion and The Romantic Times' awards for Best Regency Author and Best Sensual Regency, began writing on a dare from her husband. She has sold every manuscript she has written. More than twenty-five of her books are set in the English Regency period (1810-1820), others are set in fifteenth-century England and sixteenth-and eighteenth-century Scotland. Three are contemporary romances. Amanda lives with her husband and son in northern California.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Forever (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446612677
• ISBN-13: 978-0446612678
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The author of over 40 romance novels and the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award, Amanda Scott lives in California, outside Sacramento. She is a fourth-generation Californian.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Magic in the Highlands - 4-1/2*, September 2, 2003

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiver's Bride (Secret Clan) (Mass Market Paperback)

Setting  Ellyson Towers, Scottish Border 1541 - Lady Anne Ellyson has suffered numerable losses of her family. Now alone she has been sent to live with her aunt Olivia and beautiful cousin Fiona. Coming to care deeply for her beautiful cousin she feels helpless to extricate Friona from an arranged marriage Fionas mother is forcing upon her to an odious older man, Sir Eustace Chisholm, Earl of Ashkirk. Feeling helpless to save Fiona from the hateful Earl, Anne rides out alone to de-stress herself and is set upon by a band of reivers. Anne discovers that the leader of this band of miscreants is none other than Sir Christopher Kit Chisholm (introduced in the prequel (Secret Clan: Highland Bride). Prior to being declared dead, Kit was betrothed to Fiona by proxy though he had never met her or agreed to the betrothal.

Returning from the dead and testing the waters, Kit posed as a reiver to discover if his Uncle Eustace was involved in the trumped up murder charge that had Kit serving a life sentence aboard a prison ship. Discovering Lady Anne, alone and with no escort, forced him to discard his reiver persona and admit to his true identity. Lady Anne, although attracted to him herself, saw Kit as the answer to her dear cousin Fionas dilemma. Anne had to convince Kit to step forward, own up to being the true Earl of Ashkirk, and stop the wedding of Fiona to his hateful uncle. This would definitely solve Fionas problem, but as Annes feelings towards Kit intensified and Kits passion for Anne accelerates this would not be the ideal solution. Outside forces in the form of the elusive wee folk and their many intrigues could and would set most plans awry!

Having read the prequel HIGHLAND BRIDE, in the Secret Clan series I was delighted to revisit the Highlands for this engaging tale of intrigues set during a historical era I find appealing as well as giving Kit Chisholm a chance to tell his story and find romance. The reader picking this book up will find that it stacks up well as a stand alone but will find much more enjoyment by starting with the first of the series as there are numerous characters, both real and magical, who visit in and out of the story. While the human's have their turmoils, the wee folk that interfere and are supposed to watch over their human charges have just as many problems. The reader will certainly enjoy the antics of the fierce little Maggie Murdoch, her son Brown Claud, his girlfriend Catriona, Fergus Fishbait and all rest who make reading these stories a magical and fun experience. Fans who like a little magic in their tales will take much pleasure in and have fun returning to the magic of the highlands time and again. The series is romantic, fun, and one that I highly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Series, July 5, 2006

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This review is from: Reiver's Bride (Secret Clan) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a great series by a truly gifted author. She has every element you look for in a good book. Suspense, excitement, hot and heavy petting, plus of course a happy ending.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting historical romance with a touch of Scottish magic, September 3, 2003

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiver's Bride (Secret Clan) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1541 Scotland, the dying Border's Earl confesses to his daughter, Lady Anne Ellison, that he failed her by not insuring she had the protection of a husband. He tells her that since she will be wealthy in two years when she is twenty-one, she needs to stay low so she should live with Aunt Olivia at Mute Hill House.

After being falsely accused of two homicides, but not convicted, the sheriff sent Kit Chisolm to the prison ship Marion Ogilvy. After fifteen months of living in hell he has finally escaped. During his six years away from the Highlands, his father died so he is the Earl, but soon learns that his uncle declared him dead and claims the estate.

When Kit meets Anne, he is surprised to find he is attracted to the feisty woman. However, she may reciprocate, but feels loyalty to her cousin who is his intended bride. With the help of the Secret Clan, Kit and Anne may find a path to happiness, but both has enemies with plans that will leave one dead and the other living dead.

Amanda Scott's latest Secret Clan tale is an exciting historical romance with a touch of Scottish magic that enhances the engaging plot. The story line is fun to follow though in many ways the characters contain traits that are similar to previous books in the series. Still when the mischievous imps matchmake or perhaps interfere with human hearts, chaos occurs and readers have a good time.

Harriet Klausner