Author: John C. Ryan
Website: www.whispershome.comGenre: Historical Romance
Length: 467 pages
Find it on: Amazon
The exquisitely beautiful, fiery Elspeth Mourney has been
pledged in marriage to the arrogant, impossibly handsome Highland Knight, Sir
Thayer Mac Court by her father, the Laird of Lothian. By proposing the marriage
of his beloved only daughter to Thayer, the eldest son of his most bitter
rival, the Earl has secured a tentative truce. But Elspeth vehemently opposes
the match, having unceremoniously chanced upon Thayer six years earlier. That fateful
first encounter culminated in a stolen kiss-and disaster!
Yet, as their destinies collide, they chance upon a common
bond, a fiercely guarded secret shared by both of their clans. Will this
mystery that binds the fates of their families to the very survival of Scotland
save their love and ensure the future of their people-or doom them all?
Angela’s Review
Two Lairds One Lady is set in late 13th Century Scotland and
was a true historical filled with nobles, knights and battles between good and
evil.
The storyline was compelling and the author did a great job
with dialect and terms used in that era, and will appeal to those who like the
usage in abundance. As a reader, I was
able to follow it and it didn’t hinder the enjoyment of the story. Mr. Ryan’s knowledge of the period is very
evident and accurate throughout this read.
Elspeth was definitely a wonderful heroine. It was
entertaining to watch her negotiate with her father, which would be very
unusual in that time period, where women rarely had the right to voice an opinion.
I also loved that she was not intimidated to use those headstrong attributes
and cleverness on Thayer, though he was a knight and warrior to be reckoned
with.
It was obvious that Thayer desired Elspeth from their very
first encounter, but I was grateful that the author did not drag out the
deception, in switching places with his twin brother for the betrothal. It
allowed for the hero and heroine to face conflict together, as a team and
discover one another on a whole other level of intimacy.
Overall, I enjoyed the read and those who love a true time
period, historical romance will want to give Two Laird One Lady a chance. It is
a long book, but there is much action and conflict that will keep a reader
entertained until the very last page. As a lover of Scottish
historical romance I am very glad that I had the opportunity to read Mr. Ryan’s
work.
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