He thought that she would be the deceived one, not his partner in crimeEthan Alasdair Buchanan has been born a bastard. Even though he is a Laird’s son, the death of his mother and the dismissal of his father threatened to turn him into a cold-hearted man. Filled with the need to survive and take revenge upon the family that cast him away, Ethan will take part in a most devious plan: pretend to … away, Ethan will take part in a most devious plan: pretend to be his half brother and marry his rich betrothed. But the future bride is not a blushing one and Ethan might be more surprised than he thought.
Lady Georgiana Leighton’s reputation is completely ruined. Having been seen in a compromising position, she is scorned by the noble society and for that, her father is ready to ship her to Scotland, in an unknown land, with a man she never met before. As it turns out, there is much more to this Highlander than meets the eye, and Georgiana will not hesitate to take part in his plans to escape her fate.
As perfect as their alliance might seem, there are dangers ahead that none of them is ready to face and a desire that will only make things much more complicated…
Revenge was the only thing on his mind until he met her!
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I loved that this story did not follow the typical, historical romance ‘formula’. It was a very unique tale that immediately drew me in. Not only is this a very well-written book with wonderfully-interesting characters, but the suspense builds at just the right pace as the story unfolds.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
What a wild ride! Strong, lovable characters with hearts of gold. When Lady Georgiana confronts Ethan knowing there is a big deception going on, he’s honor bound to tell her the truth and what she would be getting into if she didn’t marry him. She agrees wholeheartedly, and the danger starts and builds from there. She is such a strong woman and has to endure and overcome these dangers. I’ll read this book again!
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This was an excellent book. I enjoyed reading it very much and was captivated by the story. The storyline was definitely well written and the characters were so realistic I felt like I was in the story myself. This has got to be one of the best books I’ve read in a long while and definitely of of Fiona’s best stories. Good job Fiona, keep up the good work, what a great start to the new year.
I love this new take on a romance novel! Ethan is the by-blow of Laird Buchanan and lives with his sick mother in a hovel, working to farm the land in order to fund his father’s wife’s exorbitant spending. His step-brother Lachie is a bully who hates Ethan and is always looking for ways to hurt him. When Ethan’s mother dies, he is allowed to continue living in the hovel of a cottage, but he plans to leave as soon as he is able. He learns that Lachie has been betrothed to the socially dishonored daughter of a Duke in London in order to get her dowry. At that point, Ethan decides to leave Scotland and catch a ship to the new world. However, when he befriends Fergus, a new plan is hatched. Ethan will pretend to be his brother and steal the unsuspecting girl away from her real betrothed. Unfortunately, Ethan has always been an honorable man and he is worried that he won’t be able to lie to her. Together, they are able to hatch a plan that will get them both what they want, but the peril that waits for them is nothing they ever expected.
This latest novel by Fiona Faris has me feeling torn. I’m a fan of this author’s books and I found that this story on one very important level really “clicked”. Both main characters are very well written. I absolutely loved that Ethan and Georgie’s plan to save her from the evil stepbrother while giving Ethan a wife and partner in every sense of the word worked. In saving Georgie from a likely miserable life, the story had me cheering for Ethan to finally get the life and love he deserved. The chemistry and heat between those two was so well written … some of this author’s best writing, actually. And, of course, watching the bad guys get what was coming to them was also highly satisfying. Even if the author had gone ahead and left in the part about the kidnapping – that would still have worked for me. What I had difficulty with was the very graphic and extreme torture that character suffered at the hands of the kidnappers. I found myself just skimming those parts to get to the outcome which provided readers with the welcome relief of an HEA. I don’t remember this author ever having written anything like this in her previous books. I’ll keep reading Fiona Faris because I have always enjoyed her writing, her stories and more importantly, her characters.
This book is written from a different perspective than any other historical book I have read and I really, really liked it. Usually a bairn born on the wrong side of the blanket was reviled and full of revenge. Ethan’s father was Laird and was never acknowledged by him. When things were hard and his mother was sick, he went to the Laird for help. He received none. He was fifteen at the time. Now five years later the village did all they could to help him but he finally decided to leave and seek his fortune on the seas. During all the years he was growing up to present his legitimate half-brother Lachie and his cronies taunted, bullied and tortured Ethan practically daily. He was glad to be going away. There were a few people he would miss. At the docks gaining employment on a ship due to a fortunate conversation with another sailor Fergus. He and Fergus became fast friends. Fergus gave him a crash course on duties of a sailor. When they docked in London somehow Ethan told Fergus his story about his da and his half-brother who was to wed. Fergus came up with an ingenious plan. Ethan was to take Lachie’s place and marry the Lady Georgiana. After he met Georgiana, she knew he was hiding something. Ethan being a good hearten, honest man confessed all to Georgiana. She decided she liked Ethan and did not want to marry Lachie. So, they married making her parents think he was Lachie. Lachie went crazed when he found out and vowed revenge. He and his father needed the dowry to survive. He was determined to get it one way or another. But get it he would. Through all the confusion going on in Georgiana’s father’s home and at Ethan’s father’s home, she and Ethan truly fell in love. Ethan worshiped Georgiana and always put her first before himself. When they returned to Scotland after their honeymoon, Lachie stuck the first of many blows of revenge to Ethan and Georgiana. This turned into a page turner. There was plenty of action and danger. Lochie had his chance to even physically tortured Georgiana all for her money. What was different was when all was said and done, the Laird offered to legitimize Ethan as his son and heir. Ethan disgustedly walked away. I have not read any books whether Highland or Regency where the by-blow did not want to be acknowledged. Ethan was different. He was his own man, knew what he was made of, confident in his relationship with Georgiana and confident of their future. I also liked how we got to read close up and personal the ups and downs of Ethan and Georgiana’s personal relationship. It was gratifying to know that through all their troubles their love kept them together. I was anxious to read more about this couple in the extended epilogue but found it not as exciting as the book. A very interesting take on the life of a by-blow.
I received an ARC of Highlanders Sinister Deception from Fiona Faris. This is the for forever and ever love story of Georgiana Leighton, a disgraced Duke’s daughter, and Ethan Buchanan, a Scottish Laird’s illegitimate son. They both knew of the deception when they got married; what they didn’t expect is the depth of their love and the unforeseen consequences of their union. Their love is tested: their forbearance tried: amd the enemy still tries to conquer them and their inner strength. What a fabulous story by Fiona. I adored the characters and the very different sensual story.
A good portrayal of two radically different half-brothers. Lachie is legitimate but evil personified. Ethan is a bastard with a good and kind nature who has been ignored by his father and abused by his half-brother, Lachie. Georgiana is an English heiress who is betrothed to Lachie but upon meeting Ethan and learning of what he has had to endure, she agrees to marry him instead.
A good historical romance where intrigue, drama, and danger abound. A very well-written storyline that keeps the reader interested throughout the entire book.
Loved the book! Not the usual hero, Ethan is a quiet caring man who saves his step brother’s intended bride. Ignored by his father and beaten daily by his half brother Lachie Ethan travels to “steal” Georgiana Leighton by saving her. He confesses the truth to her before they exchange vows. When Lachie finds out what Ethan has done he vows to get even. Kidnapping Georgiana, almost killing Ethan and Georgiana, will he succeed or will Ethan be able to save his wife and baby? A page turner to the end!
How do you get back at your half brother when he has abused you all your life?? Why not take the chance to marry an heiress betrothed to him and get her dowry so he can’t get it to save your father’s estate.
Ethan is the bastard son of the Laird and he has been ignored by his father all his life. His horrible selfish half brother has beat him up all his life.
Georgiana is tired of having to listen and obey men. When Ethan comes clean and tells her his secret, she wholeheartedly agrees to go along and marry him. Don’t miss this one. One of her best.
Highlander’s Sinister Deception has a new variety of characters that stray from the norm. Ethan is a noble and poor husband who fights to go from rags to riches and finds his fiesty match in Georgina. These wonderful characters go on an action-packed journey and stay true all the while. Thank you Fiona for hooking us with a different take on the story of finding their one true love.
Wow! Highlander’s Sinister Deception is a must read that will keep you spellbound from the moment you begin the journey until the end. This is well-written with well-developed characters and a story line that kept me interested right to the end and wanting more from this author. With a deranged brother seeking vengeance against his bastard born brother for stealing his bride Lachie sets out to find Ethan and destroy him. Ethan a brawny Highlander with a soft heart sets out to take revenge on his family who turned their back on him plans to deceive Georgiana into marrying him instead of his half-brother. Georgiana whose catches onto Ethan’s deception agrees to go along with his plan instead of marrying his half- brother. It’s a heart pounding story with hot steamy passion, plenty of drama, suspense, kidnapping, deceit, tears, trials and tribulations, and the gamut of emotions from despair and grief to joy and ecstasy. It’s a story of love, faith, and to triumph over all. An outstanding historical romance by Fiona Faris!