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Summary: Kilgannon and Wild Rose of Kilganon-No Prickly Thorns Here
Review: I was totally absorbed in the story. I have finished the first book, and am 3/4 thru the second. Being half-scots myself, anything that deals with Scotland I love.My husband found me crying as I was reading this story. It was so compelling, being written in the first person; you felt you were right there with Mary, and feeling her loss.
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Summary: Much better than the first
Review: I was very disappointed after reading Kilgannon and questioned whether or not to even read this book. After completing it I am glad that I did. This second book in the series was much better written than the first and definitely more interesting. I think that Kilgannon and The Wild Rose of Kilgannon should have been made into one book instead of two. I think that people would have been more receptive to the story had it been complete given that Kilgannon was more like an introduction and not an entire story.
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Summary: Givens works are outstanding historical romances
Review: In 1715, the Earl of KilGannon, Alex MacGannon, prefers not to fight in the upcoming war between the English and his Scots. However, his friends, the MacKinnon and the MacDonald, persuade Alex to join James Stewart's cause. Alex reluctantly leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Rose and his cherished two sons from a previous marriage to fight for Scottish freedom. However, Alex finds the Scottish leadership lacking in courage and tactics. He protests the bad decisions, but stays the course even when James Stewart flees to France. Alex refuses to go home in spite of missing his family and his estate until his people return home safely. To do so, he is forced to surrender to the English, who imprison him in the Tower. Though English, Mary risks her own safety by traveling to London to save the man who she loves beyond reasoning. WILD ROSE OF KILGANNON, the sequel to KILGANNON, is a an exciting historical romance that brings to life the events and lead personalities of the Jacobite Rebellion. The story line is entertaining due to the remarkable lead characters. Alex is an amazing hero, who understands loyalty as he insures his men safely return to their homes. Mary, who gave up everything for his love, willingly gives up even more for his freedom. Kathleen Givens gives her audience two sensational eighteenth century romances that provide much pleasure to sub-genre fans. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: You saved my marriage
Review: Kathleen is an incredibly gifted writer who's ability to whisk you away to far away lands transported me to find the faith and trust that love is the strongest force on earth. Her main character reminded me of why I fell in love with my husband. Where there once existed a fork in the road of our relationship we have now forged a path together and found each other again. I will be forever grateful to you Kathleen. You are a blessing.
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Summary: A word to the wise: READ "KILGANNON" FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Oh MY,SUCH a good book!!!!! Perfect continuation of "Kilgannon".
There has only ever been one book that has made me cry..."Outlander"..well...Add "The Wild Rose of Kilgannon" to that list because this book had me weeping like mad throughout..Could Mary and Alex's story be more romantic??? They are so in love..and I'm not talking "fluffy" love...I'm talking the kind of love that overcomes any obstacle...and believe me there are quite a few of those within this story...The characters were unbelievably well developed ...Mary was awesome...she was so in love with her man, and so strong...nothing could stop her!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! It had me laughing, gasping, crying, and pulling my hair out...I'm exhausted!!!! Girls...get this book!!!! DEFINITELY a MUST READ!!!!!!
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Summary: As good as KilGannon
Review: The love story of Alex and Mary continues...Alex MacGannon prefers not to fight in the upcoming war between the English and his fellow Scotsmen. However, his friends, the MacKinnon and the MacDonald, persuaded Alex into join James Stewart's cause. Alex leaves behind his beloved Mary Rose and his two sons from a previous marriage to fight for Scotland's freedom. However, Alex finds the Scottish leadership lacking in both courage and tactics. He stayed with his fellow Scotsmen even when James Stewart flees to France (Coward!!)and leave them to fret for themselves. Alex refuses to go home in spite of missing his family and his home greatly. He wants to be sure that all his people return home safely and in doing so, he is forced to surrender to the English, who imprison him in the Tower. Though English, Mary risks her own safety by travelling to London to save the man she loves. This is an amazing sequel of the KilGannon and Alex is an amazing hero, who understands loyalty as he insures his men safely return to their homes. And Mary, who gave up everything to go to Scotland with Alex, is more than willing to give up even more for her beloved's freedom. This is a must read for you Scottish Romance readers out there!! But as I finished the last page, it does make me wonder if there will be another book after The Wild Rose of KilGannon.....Wouldn't it be great? ;) I hope so...
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Summary: Great story!
Review: The Wild Rose picks up where Kilgannon ended, with Alex going off to war. The suspense was high from the first page and I finally had to peek to see if Alex lives and if Alex and Mary ever get back together. The story moves from Kilgannon to Edinburgh to London and I couldn't put it down! I can't get enough of Alex and, like Mary, I'll go anywhere to be with this man. I love discovering a new writer and I will read everything Kathleen Givens writes. The two Kilgannon novels are keepers! I'm anxious for the third.
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Summary: Heart breakingly real
Review: This is the best book I have read since, "The Pride of Lions" and "The Blood of Roses". It pulls you in and holds you. Your heart breaks and soars in this exceptional saga.
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Summary: Heart breakingly real
Review: This is the best book I have read since, "The Pride of Lions" and "The Blood of Roses". It pulls you in and holds you. Your heart breaks and soars in this exceptional saga.
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Summary: Better than the first
Review: This one picks up right where the first left off! Begins in Scotland with the rebellion beginning. Once captured, he is taken to London to stand trial for treason. Mary and the boys follow to launch a campaign in society for his release while the clansmen take a different route for Alex's freedom. Keep your tissues nearby! While the first book was very romantic, this one is a real tearjerker! I found myself cheering Mary on while, at the same time, wondering how she could continue to cope. The author shows MUCH research in her work and is very knowledgeable on the time's laws, customs, etc. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the third in this trilogy, which is to be released in Dec. 1999.
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