Before she is able to grasp that she will not see her parents again, she must leave her home and her beloved sisters behind…After the sudden and unexpected death of her parents, Susanna, a beautiful English girl, finds herself under the protection of her uncle, who seeks to betroth her to the man that best serves his own interests.That man happens to be William Baxter, a devilish handsome … William Baxter, a devilish handsome Highlander, whose colossal body indicates that he spends his days training and working outdoors. The exact opposite of what Susanna dreamed of as her husband.
Susanna leaves England and her two beloved sisters behind to travel to the Baxter castle, where instead of a warm welcome, she finds an unpleasant surprise. William has been married before, and his heart only has room for his late wife and Flora, his sweet young daughter.
Unfortunately, Susanna realizes that William got remarried mainly to acquire the dowry and the alliance with her uncle, as his clan is in a dire situation, and not as an effort to rebuild his life.
Alone in a hostile place, Susanna feels unwanted. But when secret forces and enemies threaten William, she will be there to prove that the quality of her character is such, that she cares even for those who seem to reject her at first.
“Highlander’s Unwanted Bride” is a standalone story by best-selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with passion and romance and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
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Highlander’s Unwanted Bride will hold you spellbound as it comes to life with all the intrigue that will keep you captivated from the moment you begin the journey with Will and Susanna until the very end. The plot brims with tension-building twists and misfortune, witty banter, characters are well thought out and each one comes across clearly as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale which brings this read together perfectly. with setting descriptions and action sequences are wonderfully vivid which brings this read together perfectly. Ann Marie Scott spins a heartfelt love story that unfolds beautifully with drama, sizzling passion, intrigue, uncertainties, secrets, danger, deception, trials and tribulations, and while the suspense builds and tensions escalate with the twist and turns abound that makes this one outstanding story!
I am impressed with the lead female character Sussana. At nineteen she is mature for her age. She is a beloved daughter and wonderful big sister. After she is betrothed to a Scotsman she only met once. She is brave, sad but brave. After an unwelcoming new sister-in-law and a brutal wedding night, she takes the high road and does not feed into the negativity around her. She is definitely no soppy milquetoast maiden. She is intelligent and strategic. She picks her battles and is fiercely loyal; a lioness to defend those she cares for. She is the type to sacrifice her own wellbeing for the life of a loved one. Just because she is a lady, polite and gracious, she is no push over. She is a wonderful character. I would have given this a 5-star rating but there was one serious point I found unrealistic. Her wedding night was a debacle and the husband was to blame. I just wonder why she did not feel traumatized, hurt, angry or disillusioned at what happened. The husband was ashamed of himself as he had too much to drink and asked for her forgiveness and she gave it freely and even looked forward to the next coupling. I have my doubts and I feel any maiden at that young innocent age would have had a difficult time with it. Other than that, this is a wonderful romance between two strangers who get to know each other and deal with the subversive problems at the castle and the outside band of thieves destroying property, stealing livestock, even murder and kidnapping. A very good read. I do recommend it.
ONE SENSATIONAL WILD RIDE!!!
Greedy gremlins! Ann Marie blew me away, ringing my bell and leaving me awed, laying out this wonderfully composed work of art, with one impressive storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, animosity, soaring suspense and electrifying situations, along with a double dose of moxie and sass, you have one intoxicating adventure. Twixt, twined and tightly coiled, displaying the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it’s strength and awe inspiring in it’s depth. Blurred lines and crossed boundaries, reality’s weighed and balanced, flinging this little gem forward without a hitch, booting it into overdrive, blasting it into a tailspin with an eye-opening culmination. The attraction and chemistry sizzles through the pages, alluring and mesmerizing, exposing a deep connection and amplifying affection, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with depth and qualities that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully detailed and descriptive it paints a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Remarkable job Ann Marie, thanks for sharing this little fella with us.