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May 8, 2017

REVIEW: Hard-Hearted Highlander by Julia London

JayneBook Reviews / D Reviews18th-century / arranged-marriage / family relationships / Historical / historical-Scotland4 Comments

An indomitable governess…a brooding Highlander…a forbidden affair… An ill-fated elopement cost English-born governess Bernadette Holly her reputation, her unsuitable lover and any chance of a future match. She has nothing left to fear—not even the bitter, dangerously handsome Scot due to marry her young charge. Naive wallflower Avaline is terrified ... more >

February 11, 2016

REVIEW: Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore by Jane Carter Barrett

JayneC Reviews16th-century / Historical / historical-Scotland / humorous / ScotlandComments Off on REVIEW: Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore by Jane Carter Barrett

Antonía Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore is an unconventional historical romance that hums with energy, wordplay, swordplay, and a touch of melodrama. In 1586, Antonía Barclay embarks on a quest to find her real mother, Mary Queen of Scots, as well as the long-lost Scottish Royal Sceptre. Along the way, ... more >

India Black and the Widow of Windsor
November 18, 2011

REVIEW: India Black and the Widow of Windsor by Carol K. Carr

JiaC Reviews19th century / Berkley Books / historical-Scotland / mystery / prostitute6 Comments

Dear Ms. Carr, I read your debut novel, India Black, earlier this year and enjoyed it a great deal. While I can see why some people would be put off by the voice, I adored the protagonist, a brothel-madam-turned-reluctant-spy, and her unrelenting cynicism and jaded pragmatism. It was refreshing. Combined ... more >

September 8, 2009

REVIEW: Highland Rebel by Judith James

JanetB Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book ReviewsEngland / Historical Romances / historical-Scotland / Ireland / marriage-of-convenience8 Comments

Dear Ms. James: One of my favorite things about your new book, Highland Rebel, is the author’s note at the very end, in which you discuss the historical context of the novel and its fascinating protagonists. This may seem like a trivial thing to highlight, but the thoughtfulness of that ... more >

October 4, 2007

REVIEW: Rivals for the Crown by Kathleen Givens

JayneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book Reviewshistorical-Scotland / sagaComments Off on REVIEW: Rivals for the Crown by Kathleen Givens

Dear Ms. Givens, Your book shows that a nice cover can sell books. I was wandering in Waldenbooks, looking to use a coupon I had and randomly picked up “Rivals for the Crown.” It wasn’t until after I got home and started reading it that I realized this is a ... more >

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