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By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison... a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch her, to tame her, to possess her... forever. But Jamie vowed never to surrender to this highland barbarian.
He was everything her heart warned against-- an arrogant scoundrel whose rough good looks spoke of savage pleasures. And thought Kincaid's scorching kisses fired her blood, she brazenly resisted him... until one rapturous moment quelled their clash of wills, and something far more dangerous than desire threatened to conquer her senses...
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Feisty youngest daughter to English Baron Jamison, is essentially sold for a bride price to Scottish Laird Alec Kincaid. She wears black to her wedding which more or less reflects how she feels about the arrangement. Before she knows what has happened, she finds herself with her sister Mary, travelling to Scotland with a total, if very attractive stranger, who doesn't even seem to like her but is now her husband. Alec, of course not only likes her but has a hard time accepting that not only has Jamie found a way to his heart but can also so easily turn his ridged ideas of a woman's place, and marriage on its ear.
I really should stop giving Garwood novels five stars, but they are so very funny - Garwood can make me laugh out loud with the hilarious situations and sparkling dialogue. If her novels are character rather than event driven, there is still a little intrigue (in this case the question is who killed Kincaid's first wife and whether said killer will get to Jamie) to keep you turning the pages. The emphasis however remains on the tug of love between Kincaid and his new bride and the hilarious clashing of cultures. The humor doesn't detract from the really steamy love scenes and with an endearing array secondary characters (I would have liked more time with Mary(the heroine's sister) and her new husband Daniel) this really is an excellent book; I have no choice, it's a five star read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The bride had me laughing and crying all the way through, Jule Garwood has an exceptional sense of humour. I felt like I knew Jamie and Alec and it was obvoius from the begining the Alec was the one for Jamie. Jamie's temperment is very funny and you'll be in stitches at the way her husband reacts to her ways. Watch out for Annie! must read the wedding next- thats just as exhilerating.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was the first Julie Garwood novel I have read, and I'm glad I still picked up another one after this because it would have been a pity to write off ulie Garwood because of this one novel.
I've picked up The Bride because of all the wonderful praises here at Amazon and because I love Highlander romances. But while reading this novel I kept asking myself if all the other persons have read the same book I was, because I didn't like it that much (or maybe they like it so much because they haven't been spoiled by superior novels..), anyway I have read far better Scottish romances, even from Julie Garwood (The Secret and The wedding come at mind instantly, both are way better than The Bride).
What I didn't like in this novel was mostly Jamie. She wasn't a very likeable heroine, she just irritated me.
The characterisations were shallow, ridiculous, the whole story and the characters were full of clichés, the turns were tiring and eye-rolling. Brr.. and I can say this seriously after reading 4 other Scottish romances from Julie Garwood, I don't see why people are so fond of The Bride when it is so inferior to her other ones. What I think is one of Garwood's best traits and her strength is the way she shows the relationships (between parents and children, sisters-brothers, friends and lovers) in such details, but not here: here she kept them shallow and lacking, they were so one dimensional and unsatisfying.
If you'd like a light, funny romantic read try rather The Secret or The Wedding, and don't bother with this one.
I've picked up The Bride because of all the wonderful praises here at Amazon and because I love Highlander romances. But while reading this novel I kept asking myself if all the other persons have read the same book I was, because I didn't like it that much (or maybe they like it so much because they haven't been spoiled by superior novels..), anyway I have read far better Scottish romances, even from Julie Garwood (The Secret and The wedding come at mind instantly, both are way better than The Bride).
What I didn't like in this novel was mostly Jamie. She wasn't a very likeable heroine, she just irritated me.
The characterisations were shallow, ridiculous, the whole story and the characters were full of clichés, the turns were tiring and eye-rolling. Brr.. and I can say this seriously after reading 4 other Scottish romances from Julie Garwood, I don't see why people are so fond of The Bride when it is so inferior to her other ones. What I think is one of Garwood's best traits and her strength is the way she shows the relationships (between parents and children, sisters-brothers, friends and lovers) in such details, but not here: here she kept them shallow and lacking, they were so one dimensional and unsatisfying.
If you'd like a light, funny romantic read try rather The Secret or The Wedding, and don't bother with this one.
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The runaway bride
Hello Cronies its Angie here ,I rushed to my door when I heard this novel arrived through my post box. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Angie..xX
laird yum
I really enjoyed this book I found the lead Alec yummy i loved his dialogue and the fierceness he exuded i even like his two second in command Marcus and Gavin they came across... Read more
Published 6 months ago by allana
Best reading of an audio book I have ever heard!!!
This review is for the audio book, but Amazon have placed accross the board on this title.
I have listened to hundreds of audio books over the years, and this is one of... Read more
I have listened to hundreds of audio books over the years, and this is one of... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by C
Brilliant
Ive loved this book since I first read it and was quite estatic to find it so cheap and brand new too! The book arrived extremely fast and in perfect condition. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by Fallen Angel
Overly predictable plot, difficult to finish
I've never left a review before but after getting both this and The Prize after reading so many goods reviews I felt the need. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by lanvin
another great Garwood book
I loved this book so much that I read it again straight away! It is really funny and had me laughing aloud at times. It is also quite steamy! Read more
Published on 4 May 2008 by Jamie fan
A refreshing read.
This is the first book from this author that i have read and i hope that it will not be my last.
The bride is about a young feisty woman Jamie. Read more
The bride is about a young feisty woman Jamie. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Babycandy
Lightweight, entertaining romance
I heard that this was one of Garwood's better offerings, and despite my previous disappointments over one or two of her other Highland romance offerings, & feeling like a light... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2006 by P. Burt
you cannot put this down
I first read this book several years ago when my friend lent it to me. Since then I have collected all of her novels and have reread this book so many times. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2000
you can almost see the characters
Laird alec and Jamie are so well suited from the beginning. You find yourself laughing out loud at the dialogue. Read more
Published on 14 May 2000 by Ms. M. Hill
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