Lady Makenna Maclaren Brodie is on the run from her clan for the death of her husband and laird. Even though she is innocent, she and her maid run to the only safe place she knows…and right into the arms of the handsome French lord she’d met a year ago. But another man in her life is the last thing she wants or needs. An unapologetic rake, Lord Julien Leclerc is focused on one thing–expanding … thing–expanding his empire and increasing his fortune. Everything else is a distraction, including women. However, when the widowed Makenna arrives on his doorstep in the Highlands, all bets are off.
She wants nothing to do with men. He’s sworn off all women. But with danger looming, the only safe haven may be each other’s arms.
Each book in the Tartans & Titans series is STANDALONE:
* Sweet Home Highlander
* A Lord for the Lass
* What a Scot Wants
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I really enjoyed the first book in the Tartans and Titans series, but I didn’t like this one…I loved it! Apparently I need to go read the previous series by these authors, as I love a good Highlands story and these ladies know how to write them. After I read Sweet Home Highlander, I hoped the next couple would be Julien and Makenna and squeeeee, I got my wish! (If you haven’t read the first one, this stands alone.)
When we met Julien and Makenna previously, you could feel the chemistry between them; but alas, Makenna was married. Now Makenna’s brute of a husband has been murdered, and she is accused of the crime by the deceased ‘s dreadful cousin who lusts after her. She and her maid escape, and they go to hide out at Julien’s castle, thinking he is in France. Oops…He and his mother are in residence. She worries that she will bring trouble to Julien’s home, but cannot seem to make herself leave. But it eventually becomes apparent that trouble has followed her.
Julien and Makenna are marvelous characters and make a great couple. I loved Julien’s smirk and his rather hideous waistcoats. And I loved Makenna’s strength and independence. I was drawn to their humor (particularly Julien’s) and captivated by their passion. If you love stories about the Highlands, strong heroines, gorgeous Frenchmen who are Highlanders at heart and lots of steam, you won’t be the least bit disappointed. Here’s hoping I’m right and next will be Ronan’s story.
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley. I received no compensation for this review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
Makenna and Julien’s story has been a long time in the making. Julien has been a favorite character of mine from his appearance in a previous book from this author. Both characters are wounded in different ways but are getting a second chance to find themselves. There is lots of intrigue, love and hot Highlander sex appeal. Malcolm and Max are great fun. Everything resolves in surprising ways and Makenna and Julien find lasting love.
A Lord for the Lass by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan is book Two in the Tartans and Titans series. This is the story of Lord Julien Leclerc and Makenna Maclaren Brodie. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Makenna is on the run after her husband is murdered looking for a safe place to gather her thoughts and try to come up with a plan. Makenna heads to what she counted on being a safe place that ends up leading her to meet up with Julien again. Julien has not been able to get Makenna from his mind since their first meeting. But have sworn off relationships at this time but the more they are thrown together the more that doesn’t seem to be possible…their feelings are getting to strong.
Enjoyed their story.
This was PHENOMENAL!
I loved it from the first page when Makenna was accused of murder, imagine being thrown into jail for a crime you didn’t commit! You have no friends or family near, you’re a woman with no rights, and the new Laird wants to have his way with you, everything is against you.
Escaping the first opportunity she gets she runs to Dunncraigh Castle, knowing that it’s not occupied. She’s surprised when Lord Julien Leclerc greets her and offers his assistance.
Makenna and Julien had an attraction in Sweet Home Highlander and in this book they get their happy ending.
I LOVED IT! This had everything, fantastic main characters wonderful plot with plenty of intrigue, twists and turns plenty of romance and suspense in every page. I started this at night and I have to say this kept me up way into the morning!
I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my unbiased honest opinion.
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Book: “A Lord for the Lass”
By Amalie Howard and Angie Morgan aka Page Morgan
Series: Tartans and Titans, Book #2
Release Date: 10/22/2018
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Heat Rating:
Overall Rating:
5/5 STARS
or 5/5 KILTS
Scotland, 1829
Book Quote:
She wants nothing to do with men!
He’s sworn off all women!
But with danger looming, the only safe haven may be each other’s arms…..by Amalie Howard & Angie Howard
Lady Makenna MacLaren Brodie is in prison. She had been falsely accused of killing her husband. Not that he was any Prince among men by any means. Laird Graeme Brodie was a mean abusive, vicious, brutal, merciless, barbaric tormenting bully. The evidence turned up a dagger in the heart which had been a total setup! A gift from Makenna’s brother Naell that someone obviously framed.
Makenna knows it’s Graeme’s cousin Colin. A man even more vicious and brutal and extremely jealous! He is obsessed with having his wife something that make Makenna frightened and physically ill. Plus the fact they are starving her with no food or drink. Luckily she has an unusual benefactor that helps her escape!
Makenna decide to go to the wealthy Frenchman’s estate Lord Julien Leclerc she met last year at Naell and Ailsa’s wedding. She thought he would be on the continent busy with business deals. So she thought Duncraigh castle would be a place Colin would never find her. To her surprise the master was home. A master who had been obsessed with this fiery redhead since the day he met her a year ago.
Of course his honor wouldn’t let him seduce a married woman. Yet now all bets were off! Of course Makenna, the ginger spitfire, could of included her family and they would of come to her defense in a moment! Not to mention so many alliances through marriage. The stubborn minx wouldn’t do it, feeling it might cause lives and start clan wars.
Plus the attraction between Julien and MaKenna only grows. Yet Julien has slept his way through the continent with many beautiful women with no attachments. He won’t apologize for any of it, but something he can’t understand occurred on meeting MaKenna. A fascination for redheads that couldn’t satisfy him unless it was the real thing.
Now he has the real thing with no plans of letting her go. Like all good things come to an end Makenna feels it time to move on out of the country to keep Julien and his sweet maman safe. Yet is it too late with a huge bounty for Makenna!
Find out what is in store for the French rogue and sassy lassie? Will it be a life of slavery for Makenna under the obsessive violent behavior of Colin Brodie? Will Julien and Makenna finally realize they are soulmates for life?
I definitely recommend you read this awe-inspiring book! I couldn’t put it down! Including breathtaking setting, magnificent dialogue, amazing characters plus secondary characters like Lady Eleanor Haverille, young Malcolm and Maxim that you can’t help but love. The plotting was absolutely brilliant with so many twists, turns, ups and downs. I was holding my breath with anticipation, not knowing what could possibly happen next! It had me glued to my seat, a definite nail biter! The type of story historical romance readers will love.
Including all the elements romance readers love. From a riveting page turning adventure, a mystery in a “who done it” style and suspense. Then there is betrayal, attempted murder, murder, abduction treachery, abuse, brutality, abduction, viciousness, humiliation, betrayal, protection, heartwarming passion, trust and love. In addition so many more surprises and much more!
A book you don’t want to miss! I absolutely and unequivocally loved this story so much!
Bravo Amalie Howard and Angie Morgan ( Page Morgan)
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A Lord for the Lass – Entangled Publishing
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loved this book so much!
Another wonderful story in the Tartans and Titans series! Whats a woman to do when she is accused of killing her husband, the laird of the Brodie clan? Escape with her maid and get away as fast as possible. Lady Makenna fled to the home of Lord Julien who she had met over a year ago and hoped that he would help her. She knew everyone would be looking for her soon .
I loved Makenna and Julien. The slowly became friends and although the last thing Makenna wanted was another man, Julian slowly was able to gain her trust.
Be prepared to be pulled into this tale with strong characters and a great storyline with a few twist and turns that will keep you guessing. Cannot wait for the next in this series!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher/author for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
In this story our heroine, Makenna, is accused of murdering her abusive husband by his even-more-unhinged cousin and flees her clan, seeking shelter at the estate of Lord Julien Leclerc, whom she had met the previous year at her brother’s wedding. The story follows her very slow burn with Julien and her development and growth back into the person she was before she married.
**Potential slight spoilers ahead***
I got really frustrated with her after awhile for being stubborn and putting Julien in danger without really caring about it, when she could’ve gone to her extremely powerful family to remedy the situation, yet she wouldn’t because she didn’t want them to get hurt. So she was fine with endangering Julien and his family, just not her own. Makenna also showed some surprising naivete for someone with her experiences, which also threw me off. Even in the end of the book when Julien has shown himself willing to sacrifice everything for her, she still continues to doubt him and his feelings. I understand she had her own issues, but she just grated on my nerves after awhile with her unnecessary risks and selfishness, and at times just plain stupidity. Eventually she finally quit doubting Julien and after quite a bit of narrative, we get our dramatic battle climax and things got more interesting. The middle of this one lagged a bit for me, but it was still a quality story with a good hero and delightful secondary characters later on. If you can stick it out through the middle, you’ll be rewarded. Overall, I would recommend it.
Lady Makenna Maclaren Brodie is on the run from her clan for the death of her husband and laird. Even though she is innocent, she and her maid Tildy run to the only safe place she knows…and right into the arms of the handsome French lord she’d met a year ago. An unapologetic rake, Lord Julien Leclerc is focused on one thing expanding his empire and increasing his fortune. Everything else is a distraction, including women. However, when the widowed Makenna arrives on his doorstep in the Highlands, all bets are off.
This is the second book in the series but whilst it’s easily read on its own I’d recommend reading the earlier books about the Maclarens. Julien & Makenna featured in the previous book in the series & as they seemed perfect for each other I hoped they would have their story. This is another well written well paced story by the authors, the characters are well fleshed, the chemistry between Julien & Makenna sizzles but both profess to be happy in their single state. As well as the growing friendship & romance between the pair there is also a murder to be solved & Makenna to be cleared of suspicion of murder, throw in a vengeful heir & I was happy to lose myself in this book
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
In the last book, I thought Julien was a no-care in the world dandy. He proved me wrong in this story. He is strong, loving, kind, gentle, kind of badass with the claymore and definitely not a dandy. His care for the feelings of others including his mother, Malcolm and Makenna make this an outstanding story. Both Makenna and Julien sacrifice and that sacrifice will make you tear up a bit…just saying. The colorful cast of characters from the first story are abundant in this one as well. I really enjoyed the journey with Makenna and Julien.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Makenna is on the run from her clan after being accused of killing her husband, after escaping from the dungeon where they were keeping her. She and her maid run to Dunncraigh Castle where the owner is presently in France, unknown to her, Julien has brought his mother to the castle to help improve her health. He was happy to see Makenna when she appeared on his doorstep and offered his assistance. The story tells of the abuse Makenna endured at her husband’s hands, a young child thought to be her husband’s, a maid who supposedly cared for her and the new love that is developing she and Julien. There is a HEA but there is a lot that happens before this occurs. There is a lot more to the story which makes it a great read. I would highly recommend this book.