Amanda Scott - [Border Trilogy 2]
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Authors: Border Moonlight
The characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.
Copyright © 2009 by Lynne Scott-Drennan
Excerpt from
Tamed by a Laird
copyright © 2009 by Lynne Scott-Drennan. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
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First eBook Edition: January 2009
ISBN: 978-0-446-55735-1
Contents
A Preview of "Tamed by a Laird"
PRAISE FOR AMANDA SCOTT’S SCOTTISH ADVENTURES
BORDER LASS
“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Readers will be thrilled . . . a tautly written, deeply emotional love story steeped in the rich history of the Borders. Scott’s use of real events and people enables her to subtly move readers into the characters’ mindsets, which greatly enriches the story.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“5 Stars! A thrilling tale, rife with villains and notorious plots . . . Scott demonstrates again her expertise in the realm of medieval Scotland. She combines a passionate love story with a detailed understanding of those dangerous times . . . a fascinating story. I highly recommend
Border Lass
.”
—FallenAngelReviews.com
“Scott excels at creating memorable characters . . . A good read.”
—FreshFiction.com
BORDER WEDDING
“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Not only do her characters leap off the pages, the historical events do too. This is more than entertainment and romance; this is historical romance as it was meant to be.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“4½ Hearts! A very enjoyable read that is rich in history . . . Ms. Scott’s next book will be another must-read.”
—NightOwlRomance.com
“5 Stars! Amanda Scott has possibly written the best historical in ages! . . . There was not a part of this story that was not enjoyable . . . the best book to come along in a long time.”
—FallenAngelReviews.com
“A journey you won’t want to miss! Scott’s gift is her ability to create people you want to know. No matter the conflict or the story line, you’re always drawn to the people.
Border Wedding
, the first novel in a new trilogy, is no exception. Another winner!”
—FreshFiction.com
“Wonderful . . . full of adventure and history . . . Scott is obviously well-versed on life in the fourteenth century, and she brings her knowledge to the page . . . an excellent story for both the romance reader and the history buff. I’m anxious to read others by Scott in the future.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Don’t miss this beautiful historic tale.”
—BookCoveReviews.com
“A fun, light read . . . Scott’s vivid attention to details makes you feel as if you are indeed visiting Scotland each and every time you pick up her delightful book.”
—ArmchairInterviews.com
“A winner . . . Few authors do medieval romances as consistently excellent as Amanda Scott’s . . . brings to life the late fourteenth century.”
—HarrietKlausner.wwwi.com
“Well-written narrative and dialogue . . . exciting plot . . .
Border Wedding
proves great stories of Scotland don’t only arise out of the Highlands.”
—RomRevToday.com
KING OF STORMS
“4 Stars! An exhilarating novel . . . with a lively love story . . . Scott brings the memorable characters from her previous novels together in an exciting adventure romance.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Passionate and breathtaking . . . Amanda Scott’s
King of Storms
keeps the tension moving as she continues her powerful saga of the Macleod sisters.”
—NovelTalk.com
“A terrific tale starring two interesting lead characters who fight, fuss, and fall in love . . . Rich in history and romance, fans will enjoy the search for the Templar treasure and the Stone of Scone.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“An engaging tale with well-written characters, and a wonderful plot that will keep readers turning pages . . . Fans of historical romances will be delighted with
King of Storms
.”
—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
“Enjoyable . . . moves at a fast pace . . . It was difficult to put the book down.”
—BookLoons.com
“Intrigue and danger . . . Readers will enjoy the adventures and sweet romance.”
—RomRevToday.com
“Enchanting . . . a thrilling adventure . . . a
must
read . . .
King of Storms
is a page-turner. A sensual, action-packed romance sure to satisfy every heart. Combine this with a battle of wits, a test of strength, faith, and honor, and you have one great read.”
—FreshFiction.com
KNIGHT’S TREASURE
“An enjoyable book for a quiet evening at home. If you are a fan of historical romance with a touch of suspense, you don’t want to miss this book.”
—LoveRomanceAndMore.com
“Filled with tension, deceptions, and newly awakened passions. Scott gets better and better.”
—NovelTalk.com
LADY’S CHOICE
“Terrific . . . with an exhilarating climax. Scott is at the top of her game with this deep historical tale.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“Enjoyable . . . The premise of Scott’s adventure romance is strong.”
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Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“A page-turner . . . her characters are a joy to read.
Lady’s Choice
is sure to delight medieval historical fans.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“Plenty of suspense and action and a delightful developing love story . . . Another excellent story from Scott.”
—RomanceReviewsMag.com
PRINCE OF DANGER
“Phenomenal.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“RITA Award–winning Scott has a flair for colorful, convincing characterization.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“Exhilarating . . . fabulous . . . action-packed . . . Fans of fast-paced historical tales . . . will want to read Amanda Scott’s latest.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“Amanda Scott is a phenomenal writer . . . I am not sure if perfection can be improved upon, but that is exactly what she has done in her latest offering.”
—RomanceReaderAtHeart.com
LORD OF THE ISLES
“Ms. Scott’s diverse, marvelous, unforgettable characters in this intricate plot provide hours of pure pleasure.”
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Rendezvous
“Scott pits her strong characters against one another and fate. She delves into their motivations, bringing insight into them and the thrilling era in which they live.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Amanda Scott writes great tales.”
—RomanceReviewsMag.com
“Ms. Scott’s storytelling is amazing . . . a captivating tale of intrigue . . . This is a definite keeper.”
—CoffeeTimeRomance.com
A HIGHLAND PRINCESS
“Fast-moving, exciting, and soaring to heights of excellence, this one is a winner.”
—
Rendezvous
“Delightful historical starring two fabulously intelligent lead characters . . . Grips the audience from the onset and never [lets] go.”
—
Affaire de Coeur
“Perfect for readers who enjoy romances with a rich sense of history.”
—
Booklist
“A fabulous medieval Scottish romance.”
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Midwest Book Review
“A marvelously rendered portrait of medieval Scotland, terrific characters, and a dynamic story.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
O
THER
B
OOKS BY
A
MANDA
S
COTT
BORDER LASS
Border Wedding
KING OF STORMS
KNIGHT’S TREASURE
LADY’S CHOICE
PRINCE OF DANGER
LORD OF THE ISLES
HIGHLAND PRINCESS
THE SECRET CLAN: REIVER’S BRIDE
THE SECRET CLAN: HIGHLAND BRIDE
THE SECRET CLAN: HIDEN HEIRESS
THE SECRET CLAN: ABDUCTED HEIRESS
BORDER FIRE
BORDER STORM
BORDER BRIDE
HIGHLAND FLING
HIGHLAND SECRETS
HIGHLAND TREASURE
HIGHLAND SPIRITS
THE BAWDY BRIDE
DANGEROUS ILLUSIONS
DANGEROUS ANGELS
DANGEROUS GAMES
DANGEROUS LADY
THE ROSE AT TWILIGHT
To the real ladies Nancy and Averil, wonderful friends and boon companions
We’ll have moonlight again!
—Scotts of Harden, motto and reivers’ cry
F
or readers who appreciate assistance with meaning and pronunciation:
Buccleuch = Buh-CLOO
East, West, or Middle March = Border jurisdictions on each side
Hawick = HOYK
Of that Ilk = of the same. Sir John Edmonstone of that Ilk = Sir John Edmonstone of Edmonstone
The Douglas = the (Scottish) Earl of Douglas
The Percy = the (English) Earl of Northumberland
St. Giles Kirk, Edinburgh, 1386
“N
o.”
The young bride’s single decisive word silenced the rustling of the noble wedding guests’ movements and whispers.
The priest, having just asked the stout, elegantly dressed groom if he would take fourteen-year-old Lady Sibylla Cavers as his wife, now shifted his gaze to her.
“My daughter,” he said sternly, “I was asking his lordship if he would take you as his wife. Prithee, keep silent until I address you.”
The wedding guests saw only her slender back and thus could not read her expression. But her very posture expressed her indignation.
Her hip-long, wavy auburn hair glinted golden in the glow of the cressets on the arcade separating the new south aisle from the nave. That aisle, as most of Edinburgh knew, owed its existence to the generosity of the bride’s father, Sir Malcolm Cavers, Lord of Akermoor.