Romancing the Laird

Gerri Russell

Apr 2019 · All the King's Men Book 2 · Tule Publishing

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 With her sister facing the gallows, she risks it all... even her heart

Legendary Scottish laird and warrior Reid Douglas has never met his match on or off the battlefield until Lucy Livingston – his bride-to-be. Lucy is no meek maiden content to stay at home. She’s trained in the art of war and is determined to destroy the king Reid has vowed to protect with his life.

Lucy doesn’t want to wed the handsome, brawny laird, but it is an excellent cover she can use to get close to the king, who is engaged in a campaign to rid Scotland of witches. Lucy must protect her sister from enemies who know an accusation of witchcraft, no matter how tenuous, is a death sentence.

They should be sworn enemies. But Lucy can’t deny the sparks that fly whenever she vies with her husband in and out of their bedroom. And Reid finds his wife’s spirit intoxicating – making him long for more than war. Can two opposing warriors find peace in each other’s arms?

Ratings and reviews

Scotland, 1592. "Marraige was not about love. Marriage was about social positin and connection, as her father had reminded her." Lucy Livingston had learned early that even family was not about love. A sister to protect because of her affliction, when threatened by a clocked figure her sister would be declared a witch if Lucy did not carry out his demand. Kill the King. At the same time the King had betrothed her to one of his men, Laird Reid Douglas, who he was close to. So Lucy would have to betray Reid to get to the King and her life would probably be over. But at least her sister would go to a safe place at least which the hooded man gave her evidence. On the night of their hasty marriage, as they saw each other for the first time and he kissed her, there was a spark there between them. But as fate would have it, he was called to protect the King from an imminent attack and had to leave. I was captured by the first page and this exciting adventure did not slow down. Lucy had so much heart and was strong, having trained as a warrior since she was young to earn the favor of her father, who gave her no acknowledgement. Reid won my devotion with his strong sense of protection and honor. He was determined to help Lucy when he found out what was going on and catch the villian. Gerri Russell successfully immersed me into this time and place with her wonderful descriptions and strong characters. This was a difficult era in history with so many killed due to strange beliefs and opposing faiths. My heart smiled as I turned the last page and knew I could not wait until the next in this series comes out! Although part of a series it can be read as a standalone, but you want to read book one also, you will be happy you did! I read this through NetGallery. ps, I love the cover!

Excellent story line. This book is exciting and captured my interest in the first few pages. Also, there was considerable research done regarding the events in the book.

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