Once a Laird: An Exciting and Enchanting Historical Regency Romance

Mary Jo Putney

Oct 2021 · Rogues Redeemed Book 6 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

Bridgerton and Outlander fans as well as readers of Mary Balogh, Grace Burrowes, and Stephanie Laurens won’t want to miss this thrilling and clever new love story of a wandering laird, duty-bound but reluctant to return home to the Scottish Isles and the brave, brilliant woman he hopes to make his lady…

“Splendidly crafted…Putney brilliantly utilizes all of the key elements her readers crave—engaging characters, an expertly evoked setting, an intriguingly different story line, even a quintessential cat—and the result is another exemplary-in-every-way romance.” —Booklist
 
After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsay left Scotland to roam distant lands. He has searched ancient ruins, collected priceless antiquities, and escaped certain death after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War. Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years—but everything changes the day a letter arrives for him from Scotland . . .
 
Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland’s remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. But now their leader is near death, and Signy must summon his successor at once. It’s time for Kai Ramsay to come home . . .
 
When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he’s shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Their complicated past interferes with their unspoken desire as they work together for their people. Until a wild storm sparks first passion, then unexpected danger when a treasure trove left by their ancestors comes to light . . .
 

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoy books that teach, as well as entertain. This book tells the story of Kai Ramsay, who leaves home after the death of his fiancee' to roam the world in search of ancient ruins. Just before his grandfather passes away he must return home to take his place as laird. When Kai returns he finds his dead fiancee's sister, Signy Matheson, is now beautiful, matured, and indispensible to the laird. Signy helps Kai become reacquainted with the Thorsay islands. In the process, they find ancient ruins right at their own front door. Once a Laird has romance, mystery, suspense, and memorable characters. It is an enjoyable read that will leave you entertained and enlightened. I would like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to review Once a Laird by Mary Jo Putney.

I loved the characters and who doesn't love a gaited horse? I really enjoyed the book! Thank you as it's a dreary wet night in South Carolina!

About the author

Mary Jo Putney is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has written over sixty novels and novellas. A ten-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA, she has won the honor twice and is on the RWA Honor Roll for bestselling authors. In 2013 she was awarded the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Though most of her books have been historical romance, she has also published contemporary romances, historical fantasy, and young adult paranormal historicals. She lives in Maryland with her nearest and dearest, both two and four-footed. Visit her at maryjoputney.com.