A widow intent on taking the veil. The guard who would lay down his life for her. The proposal that will alter their relationship forever. A powerful tale of unrequited love in Medieval Scotland.
Lady Drew MacKinnon doesn’t belong anywhere. A widow who has never remarried, she decides that the time has come for her to do as society expects and take the veil. But as Drew is neither pious, nor … the veil. But as Drew is neither pious, nor obedient in nature, she knows her new path won’t be an easy one.
Carr Broderick has served the MacKinnon clan loyally for years. And unbeknown to Drew, he’s been in love with her for just as long. He offers to escort Drew to her new life at a priory on the Scottish mainland, but this last mission will cost him. He longs to tell her how he feels, yet she is a lady and he is a warrior without lands, riches, or title.
But when Lady Drew approaches Carr with a shocking proposal halfway through their journey, he might just have the chance he’s always longed for. Or will he?
CLAIMED is the epilogue novella to The Sisters of Kilbride series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland.
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Another amazing story by this avid storyteller! Love comes from the most unexpected places, but it comes nethertheless.
This is Lady Drew and Carr’s story and what a story it is. A long time love for Drew, Carr slowly drew her to love him. So heartfelt and emotional.. Wonderful!
This was a fantastic end to the Sisters of Kilbride Series. Although it was a little on the short side (a novella), I loved every word. Lady Drew does not feel welcome in her home since her brother (out of wedlock) is now the clan-chief. Craeg and his wife want her to stay but there are a lot of bad feelings on the part of the people. She does not blame them and feels that she should take the veil. Carr Broderick has other ideas. He has secretly admired her for years. Watching the growth of Lady Drew while on the journey to the convent and her developing relationship with Carr was fun to read.
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This is a great addition to the series. This is a story that will keep you reading to see what is going to happen. A recommended read.
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Jayne Castel writes a beautifully, emotional story of a woman of 36, who struggles with her decision to take the veil, and throughout her journey to the priory she undergoes the turmoil of a woman uncertain of her future. I loved the story! Examining one’s life and one’s self can be an emotional journey in and of itself. Jayne has written this so beautifully!
The characters are written brilliantly. Our hero, Carr has been in love with Lady Drew for a long time but because they come from two different worlds feels it’s inappropriate to profess his love. Carr is definitely the kind of man any woman would dream of. He’s loyal, passionate and yet strong. Both he and Drew were subject to her evil brother’s will, she as his sister and Carr as his right hand. I enjoyed watching the characters transform and evolve as they grew. I enjoy their interactions with one another as well as others.
This was a beautiful story, masterfully written and if I had any complaint at all it would only be that it was too short. I always hate for a good thing to end… LOL.
Thank you so much Jayne for such a captivating, moving and lovely story! Now I must go and read the rest of the books in the series!
Lady Drew MacKinnon has never known what it is to be loved for herself or to be respected. That is, until she meets Carr Broderick, her cruel brother Duncan’s guard, who has served him loyally for years. He has been in love with Lady Drew for many years, but doesn’t tell her until she leaves to join a priory. Can Drew resist a claiming so strong that it involves Carr’s whole heart?
I loved this book! It is a very beautiful love story, which is unforgettable.
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Book four in The Sisters of Kilbride series a well written story that kept me turning pages. The last book in the series and what a way to end it. Lady Drew MacKinnon and Carr Broderick’s story had me rooting for them from the start. I would recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lady Drew MacKinnon is known for her sharp tongue and widely distrusted thanks to her cruel brother’s actions. Now that he’s dead, Drew’s other, illegitimate brother has become clan chief, she is left in a tenuous position as a widow who’s never remarried but feels she doesn’t quite belong with her clan any longer. She’s decided the time has come for her to join a convent and cease being a burden. She knows she’s ill-suited for the life of a nun, but hopes such an existence will still be better than constantly feeling like an intruder in the lives of others.
Carr Broderick has been the loyal leader of the MacKinnon guard for years and all that time he’s quietly nursed his love for Drew. Since her illegitimate brother claimed the chieftainship of the clan, Carr has been acting as Drew’s personal guard. When she declares her intention to travel to the priory, he offers to escort her, but he longs to confess his feelings to her, even though he knows he has nothing to offer her. During their journey, Drew shocks Carr with her advances, making him wonder if he might stand a chance with her after all, if he can convince her not to take the veil.
I really enjoyed this conclusion to the Sisters of Kilbride series. Drew felt like a loose end and it was nice to see her get a story. This was a quick, but sweet and satisfying read and Carr was pretty adorable. These two were surprisingly intense and emotional, but mature and low on angst. I would definitely recommend reading the other books in the series first, but this one is not to be missed.
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I loved reading this book. I couldn’t put it down, cause I had to find out what Drew would do. You can tell she is very unhappy with her life. I loved the emotion, drama, and surprises throughout this wonderful read.
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Great Read!
Will Carr and Lady Drew find the love that has eluded them for many years? Lady Drew MacKinnon has decided that she must take the veil to find purpose in her life and Carr Broderick, a long time member of Duncan MacKinnon’s guard, is devastated and has chosen to accompany her to the convent. Lady Drew leaves her old life behind and all she has ever known. Carr has loved Drew for many years unbeknown to her. In their journey to the convent Carr tries to make his love known to Drew without coming forward and speaking the words. The story is frustrating at times when Drew seems so clueless. A great well-written novella to bring closure for Carr and Lady Drew who have suffered great heartache in their lives. I highly recommend this book!! You will not be disappointed!!
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A bitter-sweet ending to a wonderful series—bitter, because the series is over; sweet because Lady Drew finally settles into what seems to be a happy life after a difficult life. Daughter to a cruel father AND mother, sister to a despot, wife to one who had little use for her, now a widow in the broch of a half-brother she barely knew, her life prospects seem grim. Many of the clan feel she is partly to blame for the poor life her deceased brother forced on the clan. Despite her half-brother’s welcoming attitude to her, she decides to leave to join her mother in a convent, as she thinks life has nothing to offer her.
What a journey she makes! She finds love, but not at the convent! Lady Drew finally has her HEA. This is a short story, with the purpose to tie up the loose end of Lady Drew’s future. As such, it succeeds.
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This book 4 in the The Sisters of Kilbride Series is very well written with good characters. I was caught up on the story from page one, unfortunately I had not read the third book in the series, I will be reading it now.There was adventure, love,suspense all through the entire stories, and a great Scottish romance. These characters are well constructed. She didn’t have any purpose anymore now that her half-brother and his wife were in charge of the MacKinnon territory. She decides to become a nun and he is charged with getting her there safely. The closer she gets to their destination, the more she dreads her decision. But she has no choice. Or does she?
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Loved this well written story with widowed Lady Drew when she feels that she no longer has a place in Dunan Castle and decides to become a nun like her mother. Her guard Carr has been in love with her for years but they can never have a relationship as he is a lowly guard and has no land. When he escorts her to the Abby she ask him for just one night together because she will again have that experience again and it turns out to be everything she never expected. Can Carr convince her to run away with him?
I usually don’t prefer short stories or novellas. I like stories with lots of substance or “meatiness” to them as I love to savor a good long story. However since this is a favorite author of mine I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed with “Claimed”, and I wasn’t. She packs so much into it that I never felt short-changed. I have to admit I wasn’t crazy about Drew or Carr from their appearances in the other Sisters of Kilbride books but I knew they must have some redeeming qualities for Ms. Castel to write their story and I’m happy she did. She revealed their innermost feelings and behaviors so well that I ended up really liking them and cheering them on!
Drew is the tart-tongued haughty sister of evil, now deceased, clan-chief Duncan and Carr, his right-hand man, who has been secretly in love with Drew for years despite their class differences. She is a widow from an unhappy marriage who has no idea of his feelings and she’s now decided to enter a convent. He is tasked with delivering her to the nunnery. As they journey there Drew does some soul searching examining her own prejudices, hopelessness and stubbornness. Now free from the constraints of her social status she realizes how empty her life is and now takes a serious look at her faithful guardian. Even though she tries to resist her feelings she ultimately has the courage to take the final step to true happiness and love.
This was a great story by a great author who always delivers wonderful, insightful inner workings of the human spirit. Very highly recommended!!!
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The Sisters Of Kilbride series epilogue novella, Lady Drew MacKinnon journeys to the Priory, where a life of seclusion awaits. Once, free from her familial responsibilities, she experienced freedom and started to doubt her conviction’s depth. The regimented order of life as a nun looks less than desirable. At the same time, her guard, Carr Broderick, becomes more so, every day. Their travels almost through, and with time running out, Drew makes Carr an offer he finds impossible to refuse; after all, he is in love, but one night will never be enough. Desperate, Carr presents an alternate plan for a future together. If Drew can leave her past behind and free herself from her self-made prison, she stands to gain her own happily ever after.
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I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.
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This was a lovely book. It was fast paced, emotional, sexy and overall a very good read. I high recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance.
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I was SO thrilled when I heard that Drew and Carr would have their own story and Jayne Castel sure did them proud:) My heart ached for Carr who had been in love with Drew for so many years and yet she only regarded him as her brother’s guard and now as her personal guard. When Drew decides she wants to become a nun, Carr offers to escort her to the priory, although he’s devastated at her decision. A lot can happen in a few days while traveling, though:)
So well written and even though it’s a novella sized story, this author knows how to fill it up with so many emotions and sceneries. I’m sad that this is the last book in the Sisters of Kilbride series but I know that we have much to look forward to where Jayne Castel is concerned:)
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Claimed: A Medieval Scottish Romance (The Sisters of Kilbride Book 4) by Jayne Castel 5 stars
This is what good medieval romance stories are made of! Ms Castel has become one of my favorite authors because she delivers historical medieval stories that are engaging, action-packed, exciting, emotional, with great attention to detail, and a well written cast of complex and endearing characters, all beautifully balanced with a slow burn steamy romance. I loved this surprise added short story of Drew and Carr’s journey, but I’m still sad to see these characters and this series end. But, who knows, maybe the author might surprise us with some of these characters appearing in a cameo in a future series?! Wink wink, nod nod?! If you haven’t read something by Jayne Castel yet, I highly recommend it!
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Content Notes: Adult content. Steamy open door romance with some explicit details.
From book one of this series, we met Lady Drew and Carr Broderick. As a reader, I could feel Carr’s love for Drew from the very first scene they were in together and so wanted their story. When Jayne announced she was writing it, I was elated but concerned. Usually when an author announces a final book that some could see as an add-on, after reading it, I am left feeling bereft because the book just does not measure up. Thank goodness and the memorable and entertaining writing of Jayne Castel the bereft feeling was turned into a feeling of awe, joy, and amazement; the “just does not measure up” was turned onto a breathtakingly, climactic, story of true love. Simply put, read the book, you will not be sorry.
Finally, thank you Jayne for this series, that as a whole is 5 out of 5, simply wonderful!
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The ending to the series brings together a stubborn woman deciding to become a nun, the man who loved her forever and has never told her, her lying to him saying she don’t love him as she leaves him, and so much more in this intense read-
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