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Taming the Barbarian

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Hello,
I thoroughly dislike it when a fellow Amazonian states in their review 'This book was so terrible that I couldn't even finish.' I can now empathize with that feeling.

To my credit I plodded through it, so I could review it with a clear conscience. I think I was a few hours of life dear readers. Please take my advice on this:

If you dislike hard headed , chauvanistic barbarians with Scottish burrs that call their heroines lassie, then this is NOT the book for you.
If you're a tad bit logical in your romance reading , this is NOT the boook for you. (There is time travel which I have NO problem with. Why does it take weeks for the Babarian to realise that is isn't the 1300's and he can't talk to females as if they're 1 part imbecile, other part prostitute?)

All in all, a horrid read.

I was eagerly anticipating reading this story as the blurb sounded absolutely magical! Upon commencing the book i found it difficult to connect with the characters, i felt that the story was jumping from one topic to another and at times was confused. Fleurette seemed really weak to me even though at times she showed her independence i felt like her personality could have been written more thoroughly. The scotsman and the Black Celt was a great idea however again i felt like that concept again was not explored thouroughly and well it was just touched upon. I expected magic, transportation and to feel the passion. But i didnt.

Sorry Lois but i would not buy this or other books (which i did) i would wait for it to go the library..

I just finished Taming the Barbarian and thoroughly enjoyed every page. Fleur (our heroine) is widowed and seemingly content. The book opens with her in France with her friends. She comes across a large statue of "The Black Celt" and feels a strange connection to the sculpted warrior.
A few days after arriving back home in England she finds the statue has been delivered to her property. She often seeks it out for comfort and a sense of well-being.
Soon a huge highlander begins to show up and protect her from any danger that might come her way. He's crazy about her from the start but she needs to maintain her independence for her own peace of mind.
There was a mild sub-plot with a villian but it never detracts from the main story or characters. The banter between the two is great. He says the most wonderful things to her. I cared about the characters and was gratified with the ending. I highly recommend this book. I'm off to find other Lois Greiman books. High praise, indeed.

My husband and I both absolutely loved this book. The legend of the Black Celt was engaging. The plot interesting. It was humorous, adventurous, romantic and moving. The plot was interesting with several twists. Really liked Sir Killian. Hope there is also a story of O'Banyon. Love the time traveling. More please!