Powerful warrior Duncan Maxwell has little time for love in his thirty-three years. He's been too busy protecting his lands from the Scotsmen and Englishmen alike in the vicious border conflicts that batter the Scottish West March. He despises the English, specifically his English father, who wooed and deceived his mother, then abandoned her to raise Duncan alone. When Duncan's tenants bring a half-conscious Englishwoman to his doorstep, he agrees to take her in only because her fine clothes and cultured murmers indicate that she will ransom well - a common practice of the borderlands. Duncan has no idea that before too long, the strong-willed Englishwoman will take over his entire household and change his life forever.
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"Haywood Smith crafts unusual and intriguing romances that weave history and passion together."--"Romantic Times"
"Smith delivers intelligent, sensitive historical romance for readers who expect more from the genre."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Smith delivers intelligent, sensitive historical romance for readers who expect more from the genre."--"Publishers Weekly"
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Haywood Smith: As a child I used to get spanked for my overactive imagination. Now I get paid for it! But I always balance my fictional adventures with fascinating facts and real-life setting so my readers can learn something while they're taking a magic carpet ride to exciting times and places.
If you enjoy reading about Catherine and Duncan, please write me at 3293 Whidby Road, Buford, GA 30518-1449. Hearing from readers is one of my greatest thrills. Include your address, and I'll write back. Or email me at haywoodsmith100@aol.com.
All of my books are available on order online or from your favorite bookseller. My stories may be read in any order, and each of them has its own special magic. I hope you'll try them all.
If you enjoy reading about Catherine and Duncan, please write me at 3293 Whidby Road, Buford, GA 30518-1449. Hearing from readers is one of my greatest thrills. Include your address, and I'll write back. Or email me at haywoodsmith100@aol.com.
All of my books are available on order online or from your favorite bookseller. My stories may be read in any order, and each of them has its own special magic. I hope you'll try them all.
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Rollicking tale of love between a stubborn Scot and a lady.
7 July 2001
By Affaire de Coeur
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Duncan Maxwell, known as the Black Bastard, had tried to make a life for himself. He had married four times with each of his wives succumbing to the harsh rigors of border life. There were a total of 52 people who depended on him for their very lives and sustenance. And their precious cache of salt had just been stolen, making the prospects of surviving the harsh winter very slim. The last thing Duncan needed was a half-drowned English woman who had washed up on his shore. Catherine Armstrong truly believed her stepfather loved her and would want her to return to her home once he knew where she was being held. But since she was in the process of leaving her home when she was shipwrecked, Catherine had no intention on letting this wild Scottish border lord find out who she was or where she was from. Besides, there was no money for her ransom except for the king's ransom in jewels she had sewn into the hem of her shift. And those jewels were all she had left of her inheritance from her mother. Nobody was going to take those from her, no matter how big, scary and gorgeous he was! Haywood Smith has written a rollicking, sexy story of two extremely stubborn people from opposite worlds who are forced to put up with each other in circumstances beyond their control. She brings to life the hardships of living in the Scottish wilds where the residents lived hard and loved even harder. A great read!
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A winning tale filled with great characters
24 Mar 2001
By Harriet Klausner
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In 1590 on the English-Scottish Western Marches border, Duncan Maxwell keeps the peace though he hates the English. Half of his heritage comes from an English lord who used his Scottish mother as a bed partner, but deserted her and her newborn.
The ultimate survivor, English lady Catherine Armstrong lives in spite of murder attempts and a shipwreck of the merchant vessel she sailed on. The infamous Duncan rescues Catherine. He sees the woman as a ransom prize that will bring needed money to help care for his motherless seven children. Instead of being a docile prisoner, Catherine takes over Duncan's household. As they begin to fall in love, he must not only overcome his prejudice towards the English, Duncan must deal with what he believes has to be a curse that has left him burying four previous wives.
BORDER LORD is an exciting historical romance that never allows the reader a moment to relax or put the book down. The story line is filled with action and a look at life on the Scottish side of the Borders. The lead protagonists are a charming pair with much to overcome if they are to forge a relationship, as his children seem to want. Haywood Smith showcases her abilities with a powerful sixteenth century tale that will elate her fans and send new readers seeking her previous works (see DANGEROUS GIFTS).
Harriet Klausner
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Finally a hero who likes Cats!
3 Nov 2001
By Brenda Condit
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I was pleasently suprised by this book. I liked the fact that the heroine is not some young, extreamly beautiful girl but a mature(30 yrs old) handsome woman who keeps her hero on his toes. He has been married 4 times and all of his wives have died leaving him with 7 children. He really loves his kids and it is enjoyable to read about him playing with them and even accepting their pets. One of his daughters has a huge, and I do mean huge, collection of cats. I think the count is 25 or more. He even carries one around for a bit and seems to enjoy loving it. He may be a strong, demanding, powerful man but he is also one with deep feelings and passionate love for both his family, his land and his new bride.
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