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Amanda Scott is an awesome writer of Historical Highland Romance books. She mixes actual historical facts with a wonderful romantic story. She rates a 10 plus with me. Thanks, Amanda! rpb


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Highland Treasure Zebra Historical Romance Amanda Scott 9780821758601 Books Reviews

I really liked this story. It's the first Amanda Scott novel that I've read in a very, very long time. I've been reading for over twenty years, and have read thousands of novels. As far as I can remember I've only read one other AS novel in the past, and which one that is, I couldn't say. While I enjoyed this story, I was a little disappointed when I realized it is set in the 1700's. I was really in the mood for a medieval period Highland romance; you know, one with sword wielding, claymore toting Highlanders, who are always involved in one clan war or another. This story is definitely not one of those. This book is set in 1745, when Scotland was firmly under the control of English rule and laws against Highlanders carrying arms abounded. In other words, it was way too civilized for me. LOL Nevertheless, the story that unfolds is extremely engaging. Amanda Scott is a seasoned author, so as you might expect this book is extremely well written, beautifully edited, and is peopled with a cast of fully developed characters.

Duncan and Mary have a mutual history of sorts. Mary was involved with Duncan's younger brother, Ian. Duncan and his family were very much against the relationship because Mary is a member of a clan that had a history of rebellion against the English throne. Duncan, on the other hand, is a Campbell, a clan that firmly supported English rule and worked to enforce the laws imposed by the English upon the Highlanders. In addition to not approving of Mary's familial connections, Duncan was of the opinion that she had bewitched his brother, because no matter how hard he tried, Duncan could not keep Ian away from her. When Ian died, both Mary and Duncan were devastated, and each grieved in his/her own separate manner.

Now one year later, Mary is betrothed to marry another man, Ewan, who turns out to be completely different than she thought. By the time Mary discovers her fiancé's real reason for wanting to marry her; he has her exactly where he wants her, imprisoned within the confines of his keep. When Mary realizes that she will not be allowed to leave she enacts a plan to escape. Once she flees she finds herself in a situation where she is forced to accept Duncan's protection in order to avoid Ewan's attempts to get her back. Eventually Ewan tries to force Mary to honor her promise to marry him by appealing to the courts (the courts, really? See what I mean when I say the story is too civilized?! LOL) In an attempt to thwart Ewan's machinations Duncan suggests a marriage of convenience between himself and Mary.

Duncan has his own reasons for suggesting the marriage as he too is trying to avoid a forced union between himself and a woman that he does not like. Duncan's father believes that Lady Serena would be a perfect bride for Duncan. She's beautiful, well dowered, and from an influential family. Duncan, however, cannot stand Serena and has absolutely no intention of marrying her. This fact he makes painfully clear over and over again to all and sundry. LOL Nonetheless, because of the politics involved, there is still some concern that he may find himself maneuvered into marriage with the despicable female. Honestly, Duncan was not overly concerned about being forced to marry Serena; rather he wanted to avoid the unpleasantness that was sure to arise when the question of his marrying her finally came to a head. His main motivation for suggesting a union between himself and Mary; however, was simply that he wanted her for himself.

Duncan is a wonderful hero, but he has a ghastly temper. His anger is very easily and quickly aroused and is quite fierce. Furthermore, he is the most outspoken hero I can remember ever encountering. Duncan is blunt, to the point of being rude. He doesn't hold any punches and says exactly what he thinks. I thought it was hilarious how brutally honest he was when he refuted the nasty Serena's claims that they would wed. At one point she said something about when she was Countess of Balcardane...to which Duncan's response was something along the lines of "you must be planning on killing my mother and marrying my father, because that's the only way you're going to be Countess of Balcardane!" ROTFL In any event, Mary is the complete opposite of Duncan, at least on the surface. She too has a temper, but for the most part she portrays an image of calm serenity. She also has a wonderfully soothing effect on Duncan. Just having Mary around makes Duncan feel calmer and more in control of himself. They truly made a wonderful couple!

The story that unfolds is very entertaining and involves a beautiful romance between two likeable people. It made me LOL at times because of the interactions between the two. Duncan is such an alpha male; he's used to giving orders and being immediately obeyed, a trait that Mary does not respond to well. Duncan loves his Mary so much that he is willing to try and change; it's a change that Mary does not expect to happen, although she does appreciate Duncan's efforts. LOL FYI this is not a clean romance. There are a couple of post-marital love scenes. However, these scenes are minimally descriptive and do not include the use of any crude language. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find a romance with a wild claymore wielding Highlander! LOL Happy reading!
I enjoy reading highland novels and Amanda Scott is a great story teller
Great story
Light, but enjoyable read. Enjoyed learning some Scottish history along the way
I love this story.
I must say I was worried about how the author was going to make us love this H because he was awful in the previous book, Highland Secrets (The Highland Series). I needn't have worried as she did a credible job in bringing us round, whilst still acknowledging the things about him that weren't great in the previous book. The h was lovely and I liked the fact that she wasn't shrewish or too strong but was feisty when she needed to be. This story was intriguing and engaging and she got the romance right as well. Highly recommended.
I love this author! Every story she writes is unique. In this novel, She gives her main character second sight. And she subtly works that gift into the plot. When the two main characters fall in love, all the elements of their interaction make it believable. Other romance authors might use mindless sex to connect the hero and heroine but not Amanda Scott! Her characters are real and believable. The romance is natural and seems a logical conclusion from their social interaction. In the end, the role that the heroine's second sight played in the story gives the reader a sense of delight. The book is worth every penny.
Amanda Scott is an awesome writer of Historical Highland Romance books. She mixes actual historical facts with a wonderful romantic story. She rates a 10 plus with me. Thanks, Amanda! rpb