A Novel with Thoughts and Ponderings

A SCOTTISH LOVE

Author: Karen Ranney ISBN: 9780062027788 12/2011 HISTORICAL Publisher: AVON
Time Period: 1859 Scotland

A Scottish Love by Karen Ranney
Shona Imrie should have agreed to Gordon MacDermond’s proposal of marriage seven years ago—before he went off to war and returned a national hero—but the proud Scottish lass would accept no man’s charity. The dashing soldier would never truly share her love and the passion that left her weak and breathless — or so she believed—so instead she gave herself to another. Now she faces disgrace, poverty, and a life spent alone for her steadfast refusal to follow her heart.

Honored with a baronetcy for his courage under fire, Gordon has everything he could ever want—except for the one thing he most fervently desires: the headstrong beauty he foolishly let slip through his fingers. Conquering Shona’s stubborn pride, however, will prove his most difficult battle—though it is the one for which he is most willing to risk his life, his heart, and his soul.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS: Top Pick

I often gush about Ranney's books. At times, I think I sound like a broken record because I normally have nothing but praise for her writing. However, I am nothing if not honest, and Ranney is one of the best. A SCOTTISH LOVE is brilliant and beautiful, and like so many of her stories, it is heartbreaking, too.

Written in a magnetic style that draws attention from page one, Ranney spares no detail or depth to the characters or scenery. The heroine is feisty and so proud at times, I want to shake her. So many times I yelled at her to just be sensible, to admit it all, but I suppose if she had, the story would not be as compelling as it is. The hero is obviously still mourning the loss of her love, but is not about to give her the easy way out. With unexpected plot twists and a hauntingly lovely mystery in the background, their love story is truly enrapturing—and tortuous!  

Mary Jo Putney is quoted as calling Karen Ranney "A writer of rare intelligence and sensitivity." I could not agree more. Her stories are filled with passion, wit, and romance that takes my breath away. A SCOTTISH LOVE is magnificent!

Shannon Johnson

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