A Warrior's Bride (Harlequin Historicals, No 395)

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Summary: a disappointment - a most unappealing hero
Review: I bought an expensive, used copy of the book because the concept seemed interesting and the reviews recommended it - don't make the same mistake. It began well enough with Sir George traveling to Dugall castle to propose marriage to Lady Aileas in order to fulfill his father's dying wish. Aileas is a strong willed direct girl who lacks feminine accomplishments as she grew up in a household consisting entirely of rough men. George finds Aileas's spirit refreshing and is attracted to her because as he puts it "she's not like other women". while Aileas manners need polishing George is NOT the right man for the job. As the book progresses our hero is revealed for the cold impatient man he is. He shows no compassion to Aileas as he fights to change all that is special and unique in her. While the physical attraction is definitely there Aileas and George have no respect for each other, they do not communicate emotionly and I felt they were completely wrong for each other. As for the "suspense" element - it was so predictable that the book would have been better off without it. That's the first book I have read by this author and I doubt if I will bother to read any of her other books.

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Summary: I can only agree with the other reviewer!
Review: The hero of this novel is such an anti-hero! Selfish, controlling, a lover of luxury; unable to see that his servants are stealing from him...need I go on? The heroine was stupid for putting up with him for even one minute. And, excuse me, no matter how hard the author tries to excuse it, a hero who kills a puppy is pretty sick! That kind of behavior is usually reserved for the evil villian!