Bride of Lochbarr (Brothers-in-Arms, Book 1) (Harlequin Super Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Margaret Moore (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...captures the atmosphere of medieval Scotland." -- Romantic Times

"...combines exciting action, passion, and a heart-warming ending in a fast paced read." -- Huntress Reviews

"If you are a fan of well-written medieval or Scottish romance...you will not be disappointed." -- Love Romances

"The Bride of Lochbarr is a sweet joining of history and romance.... Moore's characters come alive with passion and purpose." -- In the Library Reviews

"This captivating adventure of 13th century Scotland kept me enthralled from beginning to end. It’s a keeper!" -- Romance Junkies

"With a gorgeous Scotland setting, fantastic characters, and a very captivating plot, this book has it all." -- CataRomance

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373770030
• ISBN-13: 978-0373770038
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #788,561 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced..., August 6, 2004

By	Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

Facing a forced politically advantageous for her brother's sake, Marianne feels like she's been condemned to Hades. Not only is her "groom to be" a Scottish heathen, but an old man with a vile reputation. Though raised by nuns, she is not meek and mild. Her fire attracts the attention of another Scot, Adair, a chieftain's oldest son. He knows the wretched misery ahead of Marianne if she does not find some escape, so he sets out to rescue her. There are a few hitches that culminate in Marianne claiming he kidnapped her and ruined her reputation, making her unmarriageable to any but himself. So, the Norman lady who did not want to marry a Scot finds herself the wife of Adair Mac Seamus Mac Taran, lost in a world where she can't even communicate as she knows no Gaelic. The fire is still in her, however, and she proves her worth quickly. She and her husband even manage to fall in love. If she thought to escape politics, then she was wrong. Not everyone wants Adair as their chieftain, and as his wife, she is in equal danger.

**** The complexity of this novel is belied by its brevity. The author teaches the reader never to judge by appearances, as characters prove to be deep and multi dimensional. She combines exciting action, passion, and a heart warming ending in a fast paced read. ****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mildly Engaging, December 26, 2006

By	L. Rosenthal - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Moore manages to create a credible historical setting for this romance, but the characters tend toward the simplistic. Romantic hero Adair seems to fall in love with the heroine a bit too quickly and without sufficient justification within the tale, and for all of her protests, the heroine behaves like a blazing floozy at his very first kiss (before returning to her constant complaints). She saves the day just a shade too often, leaving the hero looking somewhat of a heedless dummy. The story improves as it nears the finish, but somehow, I just didn't think the author's talents or attention were fully engaged on this one.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars engaging medieval romance , July 28, 2004

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In 1235, Lord Nicholas takes his sister Marianne from the Normandy monastery where she lived for the last twelve years back to Scotland but not out of brotherly love. Instead, he wants to stop paying the monastery for her upkeep and marry her off to an old but wealthy and regally connected Hamish MacGlogan. This is over Marianne's objections. Because she expected to one day wed a Norman not a barbaric Scot.

Seamus MacTaron and his clan arrive to warn Nicholas about raiding their cattle. Nicholas denies that his men did such a deed, but Seamus' hot tempered son Adair, who detests the Normans, tells him they will watch and kill anyone who tries. Marianne plays the perfect hostess by inviting the MacTaron kin to stay overnight and angering her brother by doing so. Adair and Marianne are attracted to one another, but both reject the other because of their nationality. Still, they begin to realize that a relationship between them would be better for his people and for her than one with that ancient relic that her sibling wants to foster on her. Will betrayal prove to Adair and Marianne that love has blossomed between them?

This is an engaging medieval romance starring two individuals who have no reason to trust the other although they love one another. The thrilling story line animates the audience from the moment the MacTaron clan enter Nicholas' keep until the betrayers are confronted. Though the theme of star-crossed lovers deceived by "loyalists" who make it look as if a loved one did the deed has occurred too often, Margaret Moore magnificently brighten the tale with a picturesque look into twelfth century Scotland.