Emily and the Scot (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Kathryn Smith (Author) "No." The word, though spoken softly, seemed to echo throughout the small parlor..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lady Emily, Lord Stanton, Emily Fitzgerald (more...)

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Product Description

Emily

At eighteen, Lady Emily Fitzgerald has seen her fair share of scandal. So when this Season's prime catch proposes to her on a wager, she makes a decision. Rather than face the whispers and stares of London society yet again, she picks up and departs for Scotland, full of romantic images evoked by poetry and her own imagination.

The Scot

Cousin to the laird, Jamie MacLaughlin is nonetheless a simple man, content with the honest pursuit of living in the bonny wilds of the Scottish Highlands. A simple man he may be, but one with deep emotions and a quick temper. So when an impertinent English lass crosses his path, it's no surprise that the two engage in sparring matches with words as their weapons.

First there's a misunderstanding over an item of luggage. Then there's an indecent swimming incident, followed by a muddy pigsty mishap. But what finally threatens to undo them both is a sudden -- and unexpectedly delicious -- kiss.

About the Author

Kathryn Smith began writing at age eight. For the next nine years she continued in her attempts to entertain students and teachers alike with her stories. But not until she was in her mid-twenties did she gather up the courage to follow her dream. She sent one of her books to a publisher. Four months later she was offered a contract.

Kathryn, her husband, Steve, and their cat, Mufasa, now live in Ottawa, Ontario, where Kathryn spends her days in front of her computer making up characters and plots. She loves writing romance and happy endings, but she has a couple of ideas she'd like to pursue someday as well. One is for a gothic-horror series about a vampire hunter.

Kathryn's adult titles include Elusive Passion, A Seductive Offer, and Scandalous Proposal.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen; First Avon Edition edition (November 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060006196
• ISBN-13: 978-0060006198
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #875,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as 'Anna and the Duke', June 20, 2003

By	"celes1" (Havre de Grace, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

Emily Fitzgerald and her family have been burdened with scandal since her bother, Richard, attempted to murder their half brother, Ewan. Her chances to make a good match seem hopeless but a top bachelor proposes to her. However, Emily has always been determined to marry for love. Fearing more scandal for turning down the proposal, she decides to vacation with Ewan in Scotland. She would be enjoying her vacation but Ewan's cousin, Jaime, and her are constantly arguing. Emily highly doubts that her and the brash scot will ever get along.

This book is the sequel to a previous Avon True Romance, Anna and the Duke, but it's not really necessary to read that one to understand this one. Emily and the Scot is a watered down but well done type of love/hate story. Although Emily and Jamie never really hated each other their personalities just grate against one another's. The characters were vibrant and the romance managed to remain interesting throughout the entire book. I also really enjoyed the ending. The author showed great restraint in making it a happy but realistic one. Emily and the Scot and Anna and the Duke are two of the best books this series has to offer and I highly recommend them both.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love from pure hatred-great read, December 31, 2002

By	Kelly (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

I have only read three of this series, but I do think this one has been the best so far. The mishaps and constant misunderstandings between Lady Emily and Jamie are often hilarious, and yet often sincere as well. By the end, you realize that they are so perfect for each other and it drove me crazy that they didn't see it!
Emily moves to Scottland to escape the rumors sure to spread after she turns down a man of high standings and for her love of anything Scottish. She should be grateful anyone would want her to begin with, but doesn't want a boring life. She moves in with her 1/2 brother Ewan (From Anna and the Duke) and meets his cousin (from the other side of the family-he and Emily are not related) anbd they take an instant disliking to one another. Now, you know they end up together, after all this is a romance, so I urge you to reasd this and discover how. I'm sure you will laugh often and be moved as well. I know I was!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute Book, February 8, 2003

By	"eller270" (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

The Avon true romance books for teens, are great! I have read all of the books in the series and I highly recomend all of them. Emily and the Scot was one of the better books. I won't tell you what the book is about, because I don't want to spoil it! I loved this book and I think any teen lookin for a little romance, without it being smut, would enjoy this book.
Ps. Read samantha and the cowboy (I think it's farby the best one so far).