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Beautiful Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy knows that she must eventually marry and so decides that she requires a mild-mannered, biddable husband, a man who will agree to father a daughter to inherit Casphairn Manor and who will leave her free to manage her holdings without interference. Unfortunately, the spirit of the earth that protects the manor and its valley, the Lady of the Vale, has other plans. The Lady firmly tells Catriona that the man who shall father her children is none other than Richard Cynster, better known throughout the land as "Scandal". Richard is definitely not the mild-mannered man Catriona had in mind, and even worse, he's English. Although Catriona fights the command of the Lady, all she gets for her efforts is a headache.
The two unlikely lovers are thrown together in a cold Scottish castle by the reading of a last will and testament. And while Richard is wildly attracted to the lovely Scottish lady, marriage doesn't cross his mind until the will is read and he is compelled to consider the subject. Richard's restless search for family and home becomes focused on Catriona and any doubts he has are quickly erased by his already raging physical attraction to her. Convincing Catriona that they are well suited, however, is another matter entirely. Who will win this battle of wills--Richard or Catriona? And how will Richard resolve his need to protect and defend Catriona while leaving her free to fulfil her responsibilities to the Lady of the Vale?
Laurens's latest tale will impress readers with its intense sensuality, colourful Scottish scenery and strong, expertly drawn characters--from the hero and heroine down to the most minor member of the cast. Combine those elements with a competent plot, throw in an intriguing glimpse of ancient mother earth worship in the British Isles, and it all adds up to a novel well worth reading. --Lois Faye Dyer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Beautiful Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy knows that she must eventually marry and so decides that she requires a mild-mannered, biddable husband, a man who will agree to father a daughter to inherit Casphairn Manor and who will leave her free to manage her holdings without interference. Unfortunately, the spirit of the earth that protects the manor and its valley, the Lady of the Vale, has other plans. The Lady firmly tells Catriona that the man who shall father her children is none other than Richard Cynster, better known throughout the land as "Scandal". Richard is definitely not the mild-mannered man Catriona had in mind, and even worse, he's English. Although Catriona fights the command of the Lady, all she gets for her efforts is a headache. (The two unlikely lovers are thrown together in a cold Scottish castle by the reading of a last will and testament. And while Richard is wildly attracted to the lovely Scottish lady, marriage doesn't cross his mind until the will is read and he is compelle )
Laurens's latest tale will impress readers with its intense sensuality, colourful Scottish scenery and strong, expertly drawn characters--from the hero and heroine down to the most minor member of the cast. Combine those elements with a competent plot, th (Lois Faye Dyer, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW )
Laurens's latest tale will impress readers with its intense sensuality, colourful Scottish scenery and strong, expertly drawn characters--from the hero and heroine down to the most minor member of the cast. Combine those elements with a competent plot, th (Lois Faye Dyer, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW )
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Of the hundreds of books I've read, I very rarely give a 5 star rating...I think I would prefer to give this a 9 out of 10, but since that's not an option, I'm giving it five stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and got some belly laughs when the Cynaster family visits Scandal and Catriona en mas. The poor only child gets inundated with family. I like the story, and although I can commiserate with Mrs. Giggles that the Cynaster males have no obvious flaws, I think that's part of the charm. As escapest reading, once and a while its nice to read about strong males who are "perfect", that's part of the escape. Now, I wouldn't want that to be a trend and read it in every new book, but Mrs. Laurens does such a good job with these males that I think that's their appeal. No one believes that anyone like that exists, though we wish they did. I have but two small objections to the book, which might seem petty in the extreme. The first is the excessive usage of the word "humph". I think everyone "humphed", and a page was not complete without it. The other small critisism was the amount of times Scandal appreciated the "swing of" our heroine's "hips". I loved the romance scenes and the quality which gave Scandal pause as to whether this was reality or a dream. I also like the fact that they don't get caught up in the "misunderstanding" plot. They seem to, but work through it and get on with the story. Do not pass go, do not collect $200...go out and BUY THIS BOOK!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Wow! This third Cynster novel is definitely on a par with the first. The passion sizzles from start to finish between Richard and Catriona, as evident by the numerous sexy love scenes. The way that Richard was accepted into the running of Catriona's manor was thoroughly charming, especially as he kept his promise and didn't interfere until asked! What a perfect man! The idea of Catriona as a witch also worked very well, keeping her character strong enough to both come up with and carry out her original plan of conceiving Richard's child WITHOUT him having much to do with any of it! For a young, Regency virgin the whole idea would have been beyond anyone of a less determined disposition! This is yet another book of Stephanie's which I shall keep and re-read on a regular basis. Highly recommended.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is my favorite of the Bar-Cynster series. I loved Devil's Bride as well as A Rake's Vow, however Richard and Catriona in Scandal are mezmerizing. Richard has all the same perfect qualities as all the other Cynster men except to me he is sexier due to his vulnerability. He has no real place to call his own. Catriona being a witch also adds spice to the story. I fell in love with Richard and wanted to be Catroina. If you like a good story, sizzling,hot,lingering sex scenes then this book is a must read or if you are just a fan of those oh sooooooooo sexy Cynsters, then read this book.
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Scandal's Bride - Well I loved it
I read this book before Devil's Bride and i really did like it. Enjoyed the story loved the bit when The Dowager Dutchess Helena, Sylvester and Honoria arrives and Richard and... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by bookworm
delicious
this the 3rd ook in the bar cynster series and is the story of richard and catriona. they have been fated to be together and through twists of fate they bump into each other and... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by Lindymck
Magical Tales ....
The Cynster Adventures are faultless and this Scottish trail is no different. With Scandal escaping "Fate" after Vane's wedding, to be called to the reading of his mother's... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2007 by Gemma Read
This really is a scandal
These books are hyped up as like Georgette Heyer, yet they fail miserably... no historic content, no real characters, or storyline. Much too lightweight.
Published on 14 May 2007 by Leighton
Do they all have the same plot?!
Richard Cynster, half-brother of the Duke of St Ives (who goes by the improbable soubriquet of Scandal, but with a brother called Devil what can you expect?! Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2003 by Dr W. Richards
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I really didn't like this book at all for many different reasons. Firstly, although the book has a historical setting, I feel that it had no real connection to it's time. Read more
Published on 7 April 2001 by bridget fowler
TRUELY CAPTIVATING
WHEN I PURCAHSED THIS BOOK I HAD NO IDEA THAT IT WAS PART OF A SERIES. THIS STORY HAD ME ENTRANCED. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN FOR ANYTHING. CATRIONA IS DEFFINETLY NO PUSH OVER. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999
The female heroine was too cold-blooded and unlikable.
I felt that Catriona was too cold-blooded. She only seemed to want to be with Richard because the Lady commanded it. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 1999
Candy for the brain!
Stephanie Laurens name should be right up there with Amanda Quick, Julie Garwood, and Catherine Coulter. Her 'Bar Cynster' men are deliciously appealing. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999
I just love those Cynster men!!!!!!!!!
Scandal's Bride is an awesome book-not as good as Devil's Bride-but right up there with A Rake's Vow!!! These Cynster men are all so sexy. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 1999
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