They should never have stolen his wife.
Ian Mackintosh and his bride, Rose, return to McLaren Lands to rebuild all that was destroyed by the previous laird. Believing bad times and evil men are behind them, they’ve let their guard down. Ian’s world is turned upside down one cold winter’s night when Rose is kidnapped.
Desperate, he is willing to make a deal with the devil himself in order to … order to ensure her safe return. And he may have done just that when he agrees to work with the brother of the man responsible for tearing his world apart.
Is there a price too high to save the woman you love?
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Author is excellent!!!!
Fun read. Good story lines.
This book had me reading until the end. It was just to go to put down. You will laugh and cry at different parts. Then be mad as hell. But this book is extremely well written and you will fall in love with it .
Love this book. Have read the whole series and have pre-ordered the next sequel.
I loved this emotional, multi-layered tale of a love which withstands Ian’s self-doubt, belief in his unworthiness, and his stubborn-headed decision to stay clear of Rose. Outside danger threatens to shred their new understanding and new beginning.
Rose knows she loves Ian, but also knows she can’t give him children, for she is unable to carry beyond her 3rd month. How can a man love a woman enough to forego any hope of bairns? Rose is a feisty, spirited woman, passionate in nature and deeply in love with Ian. A woman no finer.
The first scene sets the tone of Ian’s love. Narrator Brad Wills uses a soft intimate and loving tone in the first dialogue between the two. A secret betrothal is made between the two and a month later Ian breaks the betrothal sending Rose into a spiraling depression edged with lots of anger.
Ian’s reasoning is simple. He can’t offer Rose the kind of life she should have—no large keep or pretty clothes. He is but a warrior and that’s all he’s good at, his justification for his actions. Luckily, Rose is given solace by her best friend, Aggie, wife to Ian’s brother Frederick, who also has a strong will.
We are privy to some really cute scenes when Rose doesn’t exactly tell the truth. These discussion are difficult for Ian and Rose, but, truthfully, they were fun to listen to. The narrator entertains us with his flexible impersonations for each character. From an agitated, upsetting Aggie who is unable to control her speech impediment of stuttering, to a more than drunk Ian, drinking his woes of not having Rose – the love of his life, to a manical laugh of a man of greed and seemingly unhinged.
Once Ian and Rose cross the hurdle of marriage they are asked by Aggie and Frederick to rebuild a keep Aggie has inherited and have Ian be the interim chief for the keep until Aggie’s son is old enough to be clan chief himself. This is a perfect solution to Ian. He now can provide a life for Rose.
They accept this opportunity, although it will be difficult for them. Ian is buoyed and tackles the project with both McLarens and Mackintoshes on the McLaren’s land. Hardships of building a new keep and forging a strong bond between the Mackintoshes and McLaren is a great burden to both Ian and Rose. The keep is starting to come together. But evil lurks out beyond the temporary walls. Rose is taken hostage by the new chief of the Bowie clan. He’s a man who is used to thieving and stealing from his neighbors. So why not the wife of clan who has money? Greed is a very dark motivator which brings pain and death to many.
Snakes lie within walls. You will love the intrigue. Loyalty can be bought. It can also be gotten by other means. Who is truly loyal?
Friendship is a keep element in this story. The secondary supporting characters who go beyond what is expected are a compelling force in their own right. They shall have their story in book two. Tisdale included the prologue of book two to the listen. I’ll be eagerly reading book two real soon! Book three just released this last week.
Enjoyed reading this and couldn’t wait to see what would happen in the end.
My ethnic background is neither Irish nor Scottish but I have an affinity for these types of books. Just makes me want to visit these islands very much. Right now top of my bucket list.
Stories like these makes me realize just how hard life was then and how brutal people can be. Some just to survive and others to have what someone else has.
Can’t wait to read book 2.
First book I have read by this author. I am going to look for more. Really enjoyed
Good book, but mainly a romance novel, so not really interested in the next in the series.
Very much enjoyed
I liked the book very much.
I thought it was a satisfying read
It was an easy read while on vacation. I could pick it up and put it down prey easily.
Ian’s Rose by Suzan Tisdale
Genre assessment: Adult, Historical, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Suspense.
My Precise Rating: 4.5 Stars.
The Negatives
There was a small section about midway that lagged just a bit. It was enough to cost the story half a star. Since I round down at the .5 mark, instead of up, it made this 4 stars. That is the ONLY negative I found for this story.
The Positives
The positives are numerous.
Beautiful and extremely well written Scottish brogue. This puts you in the proper mind frame of where and when the characters are. It makes the characters come alive and gives the world build depth.
The flow is smooth and fluid.
It starts off with a teaser of suspense that the story will build on.
There is so much well placed humor you find yourself laughing out loud. Just to give you a taste, here is a scene where Fredrick has just beat the snot out of his brother Ian (who is drunk) and deposited him in front of Rose.
“He must kill me,” Ian told her. “He must keep his word because I did no’ keep mine.”…..
….. “Why did ye feel the need to,” she stumbled for the right words. “To beat him senseless?” “Someone had to.” “Frederick be the most honorable man,” Ian chimed in.
The interaction between the two main characters, Rose and Ian, is funny and delightful. They will have you laughing and cringing. Both are great characters.
There are characters from previous books included in this story. Not only do they add depth, but they make you want to read their stories, too. You don’t have to read them to enjoy this story. You just want to.
The intimate scenes between the two main characters are done with taste and feeling.
The suspense builds to a excellent crescendo.
There is no cliffhanger, as this is a stand-alone, even though the characters show up in other books.
As you can see, I loved it. Maybe I should have given it 5 stars, but I am going to stick to my 4.5.
bookshelves: adult, historical, romance, suspense, humor-comedy
Recommended to Debra by: Jessica’s Totally Over The Top Book Obsession
Recommended for: Lovers of Adult Historical Romance & Humor
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I found this book a little hard to get through.
Enjoyed it very much.
It is a good read liked everything but the ending so guess I must continue to find out what happens….
Great read!!!
I enjoyed this book and kept my attention