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To Wed a Highland Bride

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I'm not sure how anyone reading this story could come away with anything less than a smile...much less putting the book down unfinished as one reviewer commented. And as to "fantasy...over the top" isn't that what fantasy is? Or believing the unbeleivable? Over the top? It was very interesting to watch James, an unbeliever in anything that can't be explained with logic, argue with himself. I will say that I was somewhat disappointed though at the end after experiencing what he did, James still tried to explain things away with logic. At this point I wanted him to be a true blue 100% believer!

James and Elspeth offer just enough contrast to one another to be interesting and as for the fairies in the story, all I can say is I wanted more!

The history, geology, and scenery was done in such beautiful detail by Ms. Gabriel that I could see things vividly in my mind! Extrememly well done!

This is my first read by Ms. Gabriel and seeing that it apparently falls under her previous two books, "Keeping Kate" and "Stealing Sophie" I intend to pick those up right away.

The bane of my existence? Waiting the typical year before the next installment. And PLEASE, let it be about Lord Eldin! =)

This book left a lot to be desired. Too many fairies make this a story for a child and not any adult looking for a great romance read. I did not even finish this book because it was so childish. Fantasy is one thing, but this book goes way over the top in that regard. Every other sentence was used to explain the Scottish fairies instead of the romance that was happening with the couple. If you want a good romance read, this is not the book for you. Just my opinion.

To Wed A Highland Bride was a delightful read for any romantic! I couldn't put the book down and was thoroughly enthralled for the entirety of it. As a lover of faerie lore, I found that addition to the plot compelling and, needless to say, entwining that with a sultry romance made me wish the book just kept on going! I would highly recommend reading To Wed A Highland Bride, particularly if you are in the mood for a fantastic, whimsical tale.

In 1822 Scotland Viscount James MacCarran returns to his family home Straun House following the death of his crazy grandmother. Per her will to inherit the estate, he must complete her tome on fairy lore and marry a woman with fairy blood. A warrior more comfortable on the field of combat, he figures finishing the book will prove rather easy compared to finding a female fairy as he does not believe in the existence of the magical species.

Elspeth MacArthur sprains her ankle on the Straun estate during a nasty storm. James takes her into his home to get her out of the weather, but they are alone. After the torrent ends, he escorts her back to her home where he speaks to her grandfather about marrying her because she was compromised. Her grandfather refuses to make Elspeth marry the Viscount because he understands first hand the fairy curse that hurts his family. Elspeth agrees to marry him if they can find the hidden fairy treasure that will break the curse.

This is an interesting Regency romantic fantasy due to the lead couple as he finds love, but she finds a reason to reject his marital offer. The story line is entertaining, but the otherworldly elements never feel as if they belong unlike the previous magical MacCarran tale (see KEEPING KATE). Still fans will appreciate the Viscount's efforts TO WED A HIGHLAND BRIDE with fairy in her blood.

Harriet Klausner

Got this as a gift for my wife and she enjoyed it but felt it was too predictable. In other words she thought it fit the genre fine but offered nothing new.