Publishers Weekly
03/24/2014
Excessively lush writing and an overabundance of one-sentence paragraphs mar the first in Welfonder’s Scandalous Scots medieval romance series. Lady Mirabelle MacLaren is desperate to avoid marriage to Sir John Sinclair, a two-faced suitor. She proposes that Sorley the Hawk, a bastard warrior known to dislike Sinclair, ruin her in order to scare him off. Neither Sorley nor Mirabelle realizes that the other remembers their attraction-filled first meeting more than a dozen years earlier, which ended badly. Their plan of public disgrace forms the main story line, which improves once the lewdness turns to love. A secondary plot involves Sorley’s antipathy toward his heretofore unknown natural father, and a plan to meet the man after Sorley completes a mission as part of the King’s mysterious Fenris Guards; the long-winded setup leads to a meager payoff. (May)
From the Publisher
PRAISE FOR THE HIGHLAND WARRIORS TRILOGY:
"Few writers can bring history to life like Sue-Ellen Welfonder! For anyone who loves historical fiction, the books in the Highland Warriors trilogy are a true treasure."— New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham
PRAISE FOR SEDUCTION OF A HIGHLAND WARRIOR:
"4 1/2 stars! This is Welfonder at her finest! The well-paced. intricate plot brings life to a highly sensual and emotional romance populated by unforgettable characters. The romance is steeped in rich lore and legend, adding a fairy-tale dimension that will have readers sighing with happiness."— RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR TEMPTATION OF A HIGHLAND SCOUNDREL:
"Top pick! 4 1/2 stars! Even better than the first! This finely crafted, highly emotional romance is populated by heroes whose lives are defined by the concept of honor and strong-willed heroines who don't accept surrender as a possibility...An incredible read."— RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR SINS OF A HIGHLAND DEVIL:
"4 1/2 stars! Top Pick! Continues a long tradition of well-written, highly emotional romances. This marvelous novel is rich in love and legend, populated by characters steeped in honor, to make for a sensual and emotional read."— RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR SEDUCING A SCOTTISH BRIDE :
"4 1/2 stars! Welfonder provided witty banter between a feisty heroine and a stalwart hero caught in an ancient curse. The added paranormal elements and sensuality turn the story into an intriguing page-turner that fans of Scottish romance will adore."— RT Book Reviews
"One of the most romantic and magical stories a reader could ask for. You'll fall in love with Ronan and Gelis, and if you haven't read the rest of the MacKenzies' stories, you'll be chomping at the bit to get them...An enchanting tale of love that won't be denied."— Romance Reviews Today
Romance Reviews Today
"One of the most romantic and magical stories a reader could ask for. You'll fall in love with Ronan and Gelis, and if you haven't read the rest of the MacKenzies' stories, you'll be chomping at the bit to get them...An enchanting tale of love that won't be denied."
RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR SEDUCING A SCOTTISH BRIDE:
"4 1/2 stars! Welfonder provided witty banter between a feisty heroine and a stalwart hero caught in an ancient curse. The added paranormal elements and sensuality turn the story into an intriguing page-turner that fans of Scottish romance will adore."
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham
PRAISE FOR THE HIGHLAND WARRIORS TRILOGY:
"Few writers can bring history to life like Sue-Ellen Welfonder! For anyone who loves historical fiction, the books in the Highland Warriors trilogy are a true treasure."
