| Title | : | A Runaway Bride for the Highlander (The Lochmore Legacy, #3) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1335635173 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781335635174 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | Published May 1, 2019 |
Found by the laird!
Part of The Lochmore Legacy: a Scottish castle through the ages! Far from her home in France, Marguerite Vallon escapes her arranged marriage to a man she despises. Stowing away in a stranger’s cart, she finds herself headed deep into the Highlands with Ewan Lochmore, the new Earl of Glenarris! Ewan vows to protect her. But maybe the freedom Marguerite has been searching for can be found with this rugged warrior…
A Runaway Bride for the Highlander (The Lochmore Legacy, #3) Reviews
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At last!! Part three of The Lochmore Legacy has arrived and it’s a brilliant addition to the series! I flew through this one in an afternoon and loved every single minute spent within its pages. Elisabeth Hobbs is the writer who brought me to historical Mills and Boon and she’s still my favourite writer in this genre. You always find yourself deeply involved in her atmospheric settings and I look forward to every book she writes as she’s not written a hero I haven’t fallen in love with yet! And in A Runaway Bride for the Highlander she’s delivers on all levels! Everyone knows I love a Grumpy Scotsman so Ewan Lochmore, the new Earl of Glenarris, fulfilled all expectations for me!
Marguerite is a young French woman due to marry a man she despises-he is a nasty piece of work so I wasn’t surprised! When she works out her escape to head back to France, her plan is to stow away with Ewan and his party. When he finds her, he vows to protect her from his enemy but as he is heading in the opposite direction to where Marguerite wants to go, he is stuck with her for rather longer than either of them anticipate. And that’s when the heat kicks in as they are inexplicably drawn to each other despite their differences. I loved watching their relationship develop. It felt so realistic and deeply emotional as they explored their unexpected desire for each other.
Elisabeth Hobbs writes beautifully immersive historical romance that has been intricately researched for maximum impact on the reader. You can’t help but be drawn into another time and place, feeling bereft when it’s all over. I loved these characters and how they fitted into the whole Lochmore Legacy series and I’m now sad that it’s nearly all over. But before it is, there is the last book to look forward to, Secrets of A Highland Warrior by Nicole Locke which is out later this month! And I can’t wait! This series has been such a hit with me-it’s a brilliant concept that has worked perfectly.
Highly recommended by me! -
Dada - per RFS
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Come incoraggiato da quel muto segnale, lui l’afferrò per la nuca, la attirò a sé e, quando le loro bocche si incontrarono, Marguerite era pronta. Fu però un bacio urgente, impetuoso. Non ci fu l’esitazione o la tenerezza della prima volta. Fu l’incontro di due bocche fameliche, avide, smaniose di soddisfare la brama di lui e la curiosità di lei.
Salve fenici,
oggi vi parlo di La fuggitiva e l’highlander, terzo volume della serie L’eredità dei Lochmor, pubblicato nel marzo di quest’anno dalla casa editrice HarperCollins Italia.
Siamo nella Scozia del 1513. La storia inizia subito dopo la sconfitta del popolo scozzese a Flodden, mentre i vari clan che hanno partecipato alla battaglia si riuniscono a Stirling per decidere il futuro della Scozia. Il nostro protagonista, Ewan Lochmor, ha perso suo padre e suo fratello maggiore negli scontri ed è in viaggio verso Stirling per rivendicare il titolo di Conte di Glenarris.
Al castello l’uomo incontra Marguerite, una giovane francese promessa sposa a un uomo molto più grande di lei, Duncan McCrieff, membro del clan rivale dei Lochmor. Ewan resta immediatamente colpito dalla donna e nei pochi giorni trascorsi a Stearling tra i due si instaura un rapporto di cordialità. Così quando Marguerite si rende conto che il suo fidanzato non è l’uomo gentile che vuole far credere, decide di scappare e approfitta proprio del carro di Ewan per farlo. Il suo intento è quello di imbarcarsi e tornare in Francia, ma il destino ci metterà lo zampino e la giovane francese si troverà costretta ad attraversare le Highlands in sella ad un pony, con un recalcitrante scozzese come accompagnatore e un rancoroso promesso sposo alle calcagna.
La prosa dell’autrice è sicuramente elegante e curata. Una grande attenzione viene dedicata non solo alla descrizione dei luoghi, ma anche alle abitudini e allo spirito del popolo scozzese del 1500. Ho trovato tuttavia la narrazione a tratti troppo lenta. In più, i molti drammi legati a entrambi i protagonisti sono decisamente superflui e, essendo trattati soprattutto nella parte iniziale del libro, finiscono con l’annoiare il lettore.
Gli stessi personaggi sono poco carismatici. Marguerite si trova ovviamente fuori dal suo ambiente, circondata da incivili scozzesi e da un promesso sposo che la spaventa. L’unica cosa positiva nella sua vita sembra essere il bello e intrigante highlander dagli occhi azzurri che si mostra cortese con lei. Il suo personaggio presenta tratti contrastanti: in alcuni momenti è pervaso da ridicole paure, in altri appare ribelle e combattivo. In realtà il suo unico atto di coraggio è quello di decidere di scappare visto che, per la restante parte del libro, non fa altro che affidarsi a Ewan. Il nostro protagonista, a sua volta, soffre di notevoli complessi. Ha studiato legge a Glasgow e il suo destino non era certo quello di guidare il clan. Ewan non è quindi un uomo nato per comandare e ciò gli fa dubitare della sua capacità di poter ricoprire il ruolo di laird. La sua più grande paura è quella di non riuscire a conquistare la fiducia, l’ammirazione e il rispetto del suo clan e l’ansia che ne deriva lo portano spesso a essere rude e sgarbato nei confronti di Marguerite.
I due protagonisti si attraggono e si respingono numerose volte ma solo verso la metà del libro si assiste, finalmente, a un concreto avvicinamento tra i due e inizia ad avvertirsi un legame più reale.
Ho trovato il finale un po’ frettoloso e, in tutta sincerità non ho molto compreso il perché della vicenda che si verifica verso la fine del libro, ma molto probabilmente la spiegazione risiede nel fatto che non ho avuto modo di leggere i precedenti volumi della serie.
Un romanzo La fuggitiva e l’highlander sicuramente ben scritto ma che purtroppo non è stato in grado di smuovere il mio animo di lettore. -
Content warning: threat of sexual assault.
Review to come.
Read for Medievalathon. -
A Runaway Bride For The Highlander is book three of The Lochmore Legacy historical romances.
A set of four books, each steps back into history as clues to a mystery are revealed. Book one began in the Victorian era, book two is set during the Regency years, book three in Tudor times, and the final book is set in the medieval period.
So far we have been introduced to a mystical brooch, an empty crypt and a long standing family feud between two clans.
Book three is set in 1513. Scotland has just been defeated at the Battle Of Flodden. The title of Earl of Glenarris has now come to Ewan Lockmore. Scotland’s noblemen gather in Stirling for the crowning of the new king and the re-portioning of lands. Lockmore is granted more lands, but it stirs up old feuds with the neighbouring McCrieff clan. See here for full review
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My, oh, my!! This book is why I read historical romance!!
Just when I thought that this series couldn’t possibly get any better, then boom! The incredible Elisabeth Hobbes comes along with her Tudor romance and just blows me away. There is a real dangerous and dark undertone to this, it has that Gothic edge to it that the previous books in the series have which I do love, I am a fan of the darker romances, the stories that have a bit of edge to them. As well as that it has the unmistakable Hobbes feel to it, that gritty, honest and clever romance that you can only get from Elisabeth Hobbes.
When I heard that this was a Tudor era story, I was excited – even though, we really shouldn’t be calling it a Tudor given that it is set in Scotland and we should be calling it a Stewart Romance. If you know any Tudor history then you will know what I mean, if not then I suggest you have a good old read of this 😉
This is book three in the Lochmore Legacy Series, you can very easily read them as stand-a-lones as each book as it’s own story, it’s own era but personally I would recommend that you read them all in order as there are elements in this one that connects with both the previous books. For those who have been reading this series, you will have an inkling of what I’m on about, but I ain’t going to be spoiling anything for those who haven’t only that this does answer a few of those niggling questions that have arisen from the previous two books, only for more questions to pop into my mind. I can’t believe that we are on book three already, I feel like weeping as the end to this wonderful series is getting closer and closer, I don’t want it to end. In one hand I need to know why the Lochmore and McCriefs hate each other and on the other I will be a wailing, sobbing mess that the end is nigh.
Set during 1513, just after the battle of Flodden Ewan Lochmore has lost both is father and brother in that horrendous battle, now the new Earl of Glenaris, Ewan must make the trip to the Kings Court to officially claim the title, something that he isn’t looking forward to. Ewan isn’t comfortable with the whole being at court thing, and the sooner he gets confirmed as the new earl the better. He wasn’t meant to be the Earl he never had the training that all went to his brother, he doesn’t quite know what to make of it all or what to do. He has suddenly found himself with all of this responsibility on his young shoulders and no guiding hand to help him. Add to his woes, a murky world that his father was involved in and one that also ‘may’ concern the Lochmores arch enemies; the McCrief’s – I won’t elaborate, yes I have been purposely vague but it is a crucial sub plot – and the beautiful ‘ghost’ he sees in the garden, lets us just say, he is more than happy to indulge in a wee dram.
Marguerite has been ‘sold’ into marrying the vile, inscrutable obnoxious Duncan McCrief, something which she isn’t overly excited about. She is still grieving for her mother and can think of nothing worse than being the wife of such a brutish man, a man who she knows would do as he wanted with her. She knows that if she stays at the Kings court much longer she will trapped forever at the hands of such a vile man – honestly this man is a menace, as soon as he comes into the story there was a shiver of unease about him that you feel right down in your marrow. Marguerite after meeting the young, very attractive and kind Ewan Lochmore, plots to escape in Ewan’s cart, none the less. She plans to make her way to the coast where she will be able to find a boat to take her back home to France. But, as we all know plans never really go as they are expected to and she soon finds herself deep In the highlands instead of on a ship.
Ewan is a gentleman through and through, he would never allow a young woman in need of his help and protection to come to any harm. Yes, he is vexed that she has put it upon herself to bring him unwittingly into her scheme for freedom, but that feeling soon changes to something he wouldn’t have expected. Now he is faced with not only protecting her from others but from his more baser urges. These two are such a cute couple, on the outside they have nothing at all in common but they more you see them for who they are you see the similarities and the way they compliment one and other.
The story starts at a sedate and leisurely pace as we are introduced to the characters and garner their backgrounds and who they are. Then comes the trip to Lochmore where Both Ewan and Marguerite start to see the other as something far more than their original opinions. Nothing much happens on their trip, I had expected something but the story is all the better for that period of clam. There is a constant feeling of danger as well as the atmosphere crackles with lust and want, even though they are very well behaved even if their thoughts are anything but sedate.
I’ve got to quickly mention the settings, Elisabeth you have out done yourself, every scene is vivid and clear it’s as-though you have been transported from the comfort of your armchair to the windswept, perilous and beautiful Scottish highlands. This is an assault on the senses, you can smell, taste and see every detail, from the dusty roads, to the beautiful mountains to the tiny details of their clothing, everything is so accurate and vivid.
It is no secret just how much I love Elisabeth’s work, her writing is like no other, her books are so romantic and beautifully written there is never any doubting that, but the thing that I particularly love about her work is they have a real edginess that grabs my attention. I love how grittier her books are compared to others within the Mills and Boon range, they can be brutally raw and realistic, yet sensual, tender and sexy….Plus, not to mention that her books hold some of the best heroes ever…swoon!
Honestly this has it all; romance, danger, mystery, gorgeous settings, swoon-worthy hero, one of the most heart-warming and beautiful epilogues I’ve read. Honestly that last chapter is gorgeous. I literally fell in love with Ewan all over again, but in a completely different way to how I felt for him in the beginning. There are answers and more questions all bundled into this one single piece of writing, and I just loved it!
It really is a stonking great read, one which is full of romance, Gothic atmosphere, warring clans, secrets and lies, fabulously engaging and lovable characters, all tied up with a thrilling and enchanting bow. I am in love with it, and I do hope that this is the first of many more Tudor/Stewart romances to come from Elisabeth Hobbes.
Overall, there is no other word but perfect! -
Easy quick read! Especially since the first couple chapters was skimming it as my interest was not captured as much as expected from the awesome synopsis I read on the back cover! Way too slow paced at times with too much unnecessary detail/drama the characters were not as fleshed out as they could be I thought! Glad it picked up a bit in the middle felt more actual chemistry between our protagonist!!! The thing that bothered me most was why steal a tomb of all things! Will have to research more on resolving some issues unfinished since it is a series & reading this one out of sequence! Glad I read this book, but more so glad I’m done & there was a HEA!
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A Runaway Bride for the Highlander by Elisabeth Hobbes is an absolute dream of a book to read. The characters are beautifully crafted and stand strong as individuals, however, the chemistry between those characters takes the story from interesting to absolutely captivating.
Ewan Lochmore has recently become the Earl of Glenarris and carries the title with a heavy heart since it represents what he’s lost. He now wants to get to his lands and prove to his clan that he is worthy of the title and ready to take his clan forward. Little does he know that a mysterious, ghost-like woman, who intrigued him on his visit to Stirling would make that a lot more challenging than it already was. Add to that the fact that she is the bride-to-be of a member of his enemy clan, and you have an enthralling story which takes you on a journey with Ewan and Marguerite through the Scottish Highlands with a delicious mix of frustration, lust, anger, passion, comfort and a bonding over their losses.
Marguerite shows the perfect mix of strength and vulnerability and her character shows immense growth throughout the book. This is complemented beautifully with Ewan, who shows insecurity and a lack of confidence in his ability to be Laird but also a determination and focus to do the best he can. On their journey through the glorious Highlands, Ewan and Marguerite talk, argue, share sorrows, offer comfort and have enough sexual tension between them to set the Highlands ablaze.
This was such a satisfying read with all the feelings I love in a historical romance. A wonderful addition to what is already a spectacular series and another highly merited feather to add to Ms Hobbes’ cap! -
“I do not care about hardship. I will sleep under the sky and walk the whole way across your mountains if necessary.”
The third instalment of the Lochmore Legacy mini-series takes the reader back to the immediate aftermath of the battle of Flodden when clan leaders gathered at Stirling Castle to discuss the future of Scotland, and it is here that Ewan Lochmore, newly titled Lord Glenarris, first encounters Marguerite Vallon; a meeting which will ultimately change both their lives.
Readers of the first two books in this series will be familiar with Ewan and Marguerite from the mentions made, and here Elisabeth Hobbes skilfully tells the story of how Marguerite escapes an unwanted betrothal to Duncan McCrieff, and finds herself falling in love with both Ewan and the Highlands.
Having been intrigued by Ewan and Marguerite’s story from the outset of this series, it was nice to finally meet them and discover just how perfect the two were for each other, even though neither is quite willing to admit that at first, and watching them fall in love is a delight. Elisabeth Hobbes has created two intriguing and likeable characters who you immediately become invested in, and, as the story progresses, you really do root for them to find their happy ending amid the threat of Duncan McCrieff’s plan for revenge.
I cannot enthuse enough about the author’s descriptions of the Scottish backdrop, and the strong sense of history, from the atmospheric opening scenes at Stirling Castle, to Ewan and Marguerite’s trek across the Highlands to Lochmore Castle, all the while evading a pursuing Duncan McCrieff (an excellent villain, and you really do want to cheer when Marguerite contrives to escape him). There is also a nice nod to the other books as we explore Lochmore Castle with Marguerite, and feel familiarity with its crypt, tunnels and shoreline as also experienced by Flora and Joane.
As the reader will already by aware, the Lochmore/McCrieff feud has been rumbling for centuries, and here we are given more background to the strained relations between the clans, and discover that it has been going on so long that Ewan has to admit that “I don’t even know how the hatred between the Lochmore’s and McCrieff’’s started.” It would spoil the plot to reveal more about this, but questions are answered here about the mystery posed in the previous books, and provide intrigue into what will unfold in the upcoming fourth and final book.
Ultimately though, this book is an excellent romance which is believable and entertaining, and, in the end, quite emotional as Ewan and Marguerite forge a path towards the future. There are some excellent and well written scenes which demonstrate the vulnerable side of both Ewan and Marguerite, and their fears for the future, and it is because of these scenes that you really do realise just how happy the two could be together, and Ewan’s choice between Marguerite and learning just why the McCrieff’s stole a body from the crypt at Lochmore castle is an excellent romanic moment which proves that love conquers all.
Special mention must also go to the wonderful epilogue which shows us Ewan and Marguerite decades into their marriage. It is emotional, passionate, romantic and simply the perfect end to this wonderful book.
Over to you Nicole Locke for book four…
Thank you to Elisabeth Hobbes for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. -
This is the next book in the reverse chronology of the Lochmore Legacy. Some questions from the previous books are answered while new ones make their appearance. Ewan and Marguerite are mentioned several times in the earlier books, so I was happy to get their story.
The story begins immediately after Scotland's defeat at Flodden, as the clans gather at Stirling to plan Scotland's future. Ewan, who had been studying law in Glasgow, is on the way to Stirling to claim the title of Earl of Glenarris following the deaths of his father and brother. Grief-stricken, Ewan suffers grave doubts about his ability to fill his father's shoes. While at the castle, he encounters an unusual young woman who he can't get off his mind.
Marguerite is a young Frenchwoman who is betrothed to Duncan McCrieff, a man twice her age. Still grieving the death of her mother, Marguerite is out of her depth in the rougher environment of the Scottish court. She also quickly realizes that her fiancé frightens her in ways she had not anticipated. The only bright spot is the young, handsome Highlander who befriends her. When she decides to run, she stows away in Ewan's cart.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Marguerite and Ewan. Their fascination with each other was evident from the beginning. While a good share of Ewan's interest was wrapped up in physical attraction, there was also a layer of protectiveness. He knew Duncan and his reputation and that it would not be a pleasant marriage for Marguerite. He was also well aware that there was nothing he could do about it. Though Marguerite was fearful of most men, there was something about Ewan that she found easy to trust. This made her avenue of escape an easy decision. I was quite impressed with her planning and preparation, though she neglected to confirm precisely where Ewan was going. I was surprised that she remained hidden as long as she did.
I loved Ewan's reaction when he found her. Though not at all happy to discover her there, especially given his recent encounter with Duncan, he is a gentleman. Knowing what he does, he won't return her to Duncan, but keeping her with him creates a whole different set of problems. As they make their way toward Lochmore they learn more about each other and realize that their initial impressions were not entirely accurate. I loved seeing Marguerite destroy his belief that she was a spoiled miss by rising to every challenge placed in front of her. She also learned that Ewan wasn't the barbarian she thought he was. In the time they spent together, the attraction between them grew stronger, and feelings of friendship deepened to more. I laughed a little at Ewan whose gentlemanly behavior warred with his baser urges. It became even more difficult as Marguerite's wariness lessened, her trust increased, and she discovered that getting close to the right man is pleasurable indeed. There are some emotional scenes that expose their vulnerabilities and fears to each other, but also show how right they are for each other.
But nothing is easy, and their arrival at Lochmore is complicated as the castle is under siege by the McCrieffs in a double-motivated attack. Ewan had previously made clear to Duncan that he was suspected of treason, and Ewan meant to prove it. Meanwhile, Duncan's cousin Donald is angry that Ewan received lands that Donald believed rightfully belong to him. Ewan must make his debut as Laird under these trying circumstances, and he isn't sure that he's up to the task. I loved Marguerite's confidence in him and the steadying effect that it had on him. The tension increases as the McCrieffs' actions strike at the heart of Lochmore, and Marguerite's disappearance forces Ewan to make a choice. I was on the edge of my seat until the final confrontation was over. The epilogue was a terrific wrap-up to this book and gave a sweet look at the Ewan and Marguerite's lives. -
"Come incoraggiato da quel muto segnale, lui l’afferrò per la nuca, la attirò a sé e, quando le loro bocche si incontrarono, Marguerite era pronta. Fu però un bacio urgente, impetuoso. Non ci fu l’esitazione o la tenerezza della prima volta. Fu l’incontro di due bocche fameliche, avide, smaniose di soddisfare la brama di lui e la curiosità di lei."
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Salve fenici,
oggi vi parlo di La fuggitiva e l’highlander, terzo volume della serie L’eredità dei Lochmor, pubblicato nel marzo di quest’anno dalla casa editrice HarperCollins Italia.
Siamo nella Scozia del 1513. La storia inizia subito dopo la sconfitta del popolo scozzese a Flodden, mentre i vari clan che hanno partecipato alla battaglia si riuniscono a Stirling per decidere il futuro della Scozia. Il nostro protagonista, Ewan Lochmor, ha perso suo padre e suo fratello maggiore negli scontri ed è in viaggio verso Stirling per rivendicare il titolo di Conte di Glenarris.
Al castello l’uomo incontra Marguerite, una giovane francese promessa sposa a un uomo molto più grande di lei, Duncan McCrieff, membro del clan rivale dei Lochmor. Ewan resta immediatamente colpito dalla donna e nei pochi giorni trascorsi a Stearling tra i due si instaura un rapporto di cordialità. Così quando Marguerite si rende conto che il suo fidanzato non è l’uomo gentile che vuole far credere, decide di scappare e approfitta proprio del carro di Ewan per farlo. Il suo intento è quello di imbarcarsi e tornare in Francia, ma il destino ci metterà lo zampino e la giovane francese si troverà costretta ad attraversare le Highlands in sella ad un pony, con un recalcitrante scozzese come accompagnatore e un rancoroso promesso sposo alle calcagna.
La prosa dell’autrice è sicuramente elegante e curata. Una grande attenzione viene dedicata non solo alla descrizione dei luoghi, ma anche alle abitudini e allo spirito del popolo scozzese del 1500. Ho trovato tuttavia la narrazione a tratti troppo lenta. In più, i molti drammi legati a entrambi i protagonisti sono decisamente superflui e, essendo trattati soprattutto nella parte iniziale del libro, finiscono con l’annoiare il lettore.
Gli stessi personaggi sono poco carismatici. Marguerite si trova ovviamente fuori dal suo ambiente, circondata da incivili scozzesi e da un promesso sposo che la spaventa. L’unica cosa positiva nella sua vita sembra essere il bello e intrigante highlander dagli occhi azzurri che si mostra cortese con lei. Il suo personaggio presenta tratti contrastanti: in alcuni momenti è pervaso da ridicole paure, in altri appare ribelle e combattivo. In realtà il suo unico atto di coraggio è quello di decidere di scappare visto che, per la restante parte del libro, non fa altro che affidarsi a Ewan. Il nostro protagonista, a sua volta, soffre di notevoli complessi. Ha studiato legge a Glasgow e il suo destino non era certo quello di guidare il clan. Ewan non è quindi un uomo nato per comandare e ciò gli fa dubitare della sua capacità di poter ricoprire il ruolo di laird. La sua più grande paura è quella di non riuscire a conquistare la fiducia, l’ammirazione e il rispetto del suo clan e l’ansia che ne deriva lo portano spesso a essere rude e sgarbato nei confronti di Marguerite.
I due protagonisti si attraggono e si respingono numerose volte ma solo verso la metà del libro si assiste, finalmente, a un concreto avvicinamento tra i due e inizia ad avvertirsi un legame più reale.
Ho trovato il finale un po’ frettoloso e, in tutta sincerità non ho molto compreso il perché della vicenda che si verifica verso la fine del libro, ma molto probabilmente la spiegazione risiede nel fatto che non ho avuto modo di leggere i precedenti volumi della serie.
Un romanzo La fuggitiva e l’highlander sicuramente ben scritto ma che purtroppo non è stato in grado di smuovere il mio animo di lettore. -
In "A Runaway Bride for the Highlander" we follow Marguerite and Ewan love story and what a wonderful one it was.
I should just accept that I will forever be surprise by the amazing authors in the Historical Romance genre, and thank you Elisabeth Hobbes for really slapping the shock out of me. Why am I say this? Because it was once I learned that this happened in the Tudor era that I just felt all does surprised, excited and "kid on Christmas eve" rollercoaster of emotions. I love when I'm surprised! And sometimes I need a emotional slap to get me going, because there are so many eras in our history that could be talked about and I sometimes forget. Just like it happened before I started reading this book. Elisabeth just came with her story and was like "here is the Tudor Era, Enjoy!" And Enjoy I did!
Why am I talking about this? It's so you all understand. I don't know much about some particular eras, mostly because I'm from Portugal and each country has its own particular eras because of culture, power, finances and location. And this era that is talked about in this book, I don't know a lot about. So every time I read a book in it, I get a different kind of excitement.
Yet again, I was transported to a setting as vivid and as fantastical as the previous ones. And even thought the books were all written by different authors, the series is connected and the images that each author painted was and extra amazing detail to connect everything. Elisabeth Hobbes did such a brilliant job that I need to grab other of her books, just to get to know her better by entering the stories she wrote, and see the lovely descriptions and romance she has to offer.
Speaking of romance... Marguerite and Ewan... I don't even know what to say, I love them. I love to see their journey and getting to know more about their background and see their relationship grow. Lots of romance, mystery and danger, just what the doctor order.
Getting to know the characters and falling in love with them, in this beautifully written scenery and following them as they try to realize their goals and find what they want (or need)... It was the best couple of days of my months. Still, after so many time that has passed, I'm still sighing while thinking about it.
This may have been my first Elisabeth Hobbes' but I have joined the fan club. It was a thrilling, captivating and breath taking story, one that I recommend.
Although I won't go into details, it's just so the people that haven't read it yet can fully enjoy the story and can find their one amazing moments in this novel. When I picked up the book I just got a cup of tea and a blanket, and with Nala by my side I opened it. I could enjoying the storytelling just as if I was enjoying a movie, since my mind was full of colours and sounds and I could almost believe I could even smell something.
When people say that the devil is in the details, I always say that a good story has details. That's what I thought as I was reading, because I didn't even notice the time passing by, I was so caught up in Marguerite and Ewan relationship blooming and the dangers that gave some balance to the the story, making it exciting as well as it was sweet thanks to the romance.
Overall, the combination of the time period, the descriptions, the well written and well developed characters, the surprises, the mysteries and the pace, was what made this one of my favorite books of 2019. That and the fact that it's just the beginning of my love for Elisabeth Hobbes' books. -
A Runaway Bride for the Highlander by author Elisabeth Hobbes is the third book in The Lochmore Legacy. In the previous stories in this series, we did hear of Ewan and Marguerite so I was excited to learn more about them as a couple and the part they played in the mystery. After reading this story, I must congratulate Ms. Hobbes as she has given us another masterpiece to add to this series and brought us one step closer to unraveling the mystery! Another book of perfection!
Ewan Lochmore has traveled to Sterling to claim his title of the new Earl of Glenarris with the death of his father and brother. Ewan was the second son, sent to study law at the University in Glasgow with no intention of ever leading his clan. Ewan’s career ended with the death of his father and brother and now he struggles with grief and fear of his new role as Earl.
Marguerite Vallon is not happy to be in Scotland. She misses her homeland of France and her mother who died two months ago. She is also not happy with the marriage arrangement her father made for her to Duncan McCrieff a man almost twice her age. When she realizes she cannot go through with the wedding, she devises a plan to sneak on to Ewan’s cart to help her get closer to the coast and escape back to France.
Ms. Hobbes writing is as always beautifully and richly detailed, so much so that you feel yourself pulled into the storyline absorbing every moment. Ewan and Marguerite are a fabulous couple. Although they have little in common they both are suffering from the grief of the loss of their loved ones and facing an uncertain future, which neither one of them planned nor wanted. You can actually feel the weight on Ewan’s shoulders as he struggles with the uncertainty over whether he will be accepted as Laird. As for Marguerite, she’s very young but she’s strong, brave, kind-hearted and determined to make a life for herself. Although there is an awareness on Marguerite’s part and an attraction on Ewan’s, he knows she’s engaged to Duncan and has no plans to act on it in the beginning. But when Marguerite runs away from her betrothed and Ewan agrees to help her, a journey to Lochmore has them finding it harder and harder to resist the feelings that are growing between them. As the journey comes to an end the uncertainty of both their futures hangs in the air. Will they part as agreed or will they be able to overcome the uncertainties and admit their feelings towards each other.
With the mystery now coming closer to being revealed, Ms. Hobbes has given us a wonderful story full of fabulous characters, stunning scenery, and an absolutely perfect ending for this couple. I absolutely loved this story and highly recommend it! -
We return to the rugged and wild landscape of Scotland to Book 3 in The Lochmore Legacy series. To 1513 were the men were wilder than the land that they were borne from.
From the very first paragraph author Elisabeth Hobbes was setting a scene of a land that bore many battles and although Ewan Lochmore didn't wear any physical scars from the recent battle at Flodden his heart had been shattered with the deaths of his father and brother. With a heart so leaden and full of grief he's now on his way to Stirling Castle to learn of his fate now he is next in line to become Laird of the Lochmore Clan.
Ewan wasn't like his father or brother he'd gone off to study law and was more in tune to using words to voice his opinion than a sword but now knew that he had to step up to the role of Laird.
Whilst at the castle Ewan comes across a young woman who looks very much a stranger in and amongst the other ladies of the court. A vision in her strange clothes but one he cannot forget and Ewan continues to bump into this young woman whilst at court.
Marguerite Vallon was a young Frenchwoman and this was her first visit to Scotland. The temperament of the men was quite startling to her including that of her soon-to-be husband Duncan McCrieff, a man much older than her. Marguerite had noticed the man looking at her earlier and her eyes are drawn to him now however he appears a little different to most of the other men in the castle. Marguerite soon learns to find her fiancé is not to be trusted with her heart and she fears for her life and comes up with a dangerous plan to escape Duncan McCrieff's clutches. An escape plan that somehow includes one of her fiancé's rivals!
I loved this third instalment of The Lochmore Legacy by Elisabeth Hobbes and it's my first introduction to her work and to a new era of historical romance. Elisabeth Hobbes words transported me to this rugged landscape of hearty, wild men with ease and I could feel the tension between the clansmen and also the chemistry that was fuelled with earthly desire. My heart was beating as loud as the battle cries as I was captivated by this romance between a young man thrust into the duties of Lairdship and a young woman lost in foreign lands who is afraid for her future. -
I can’t believe that this is book three in The Lochmore Legacy series and what a series it’s been so far. Even though there is a mystery connecting each book they do work really well as standalone stories. However I have to highly recommend that you read each one because if not you really will be missing out on something very special!
In A Runaway Bride for the Highlander we meet Marguerite who decides to take drastic action to avoid her impending marriage which in turn throws her into the path of Ewan. What can I say they really do make a wonderful pair! From their first meeting there is a connection that simmers creating a gorgeous romantic bubble within this story that made me love them even more.
Elisabeth Hobbes has brought to life this era in such a special way, let’s just say I was well and truly pulled into this story. The reader is shown the aftermath of battle and how Ewan finds himself with new responsibilities. I’ll be totally honest and say that I loved Ewan he was strong and determined but also had a vulnerability that made his character so well rounded. Then bring Marguerite into the mix and I was instantly rooting for this pair! For both characters I found that there was so much more to them than first appearances show and it was so lovely to see each layer revealed adding even more depth to the story.
There is that added tension throughout as you wonder if Marguerite will find her way back home or is there trouble lurking just around the corner? From start to finish I was captivated and charmed as I joined this pair on a journey filled with mystery, danger and a romance that made me sigh! -
It’s always a treat to read a brand new historical romance by Elisabeth Hobbes. But what’s even more special is that her story is a part of a miniseries, The Lochmore Legacy, that I’ve been reading and enjoying. A Runaway Bride for the Highlander is daring and vibrant with a dramatic flair that hooks you in. Marguerite is bold and fierce. She is defying and resilient and I rooted for her from the onset. Ewan, our hero is a strong warrior but beneath his tough outward masculinity is a man whose heart is full of love. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect Marguerite but who’ll protect her from him as he slowly falls for this runaway bride?
Highly Recommended
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Well-written. However, it's another one of those close-proximity, Medieval period, travelogue stories, so it was rather predictable. Once you've read one of these types of story lines, they all start to sound the same. The epilogue was a bit different than most I've read, though. Most epilogues don't go that far into the future.
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I adore this book very much, got to love sneaky heroines and heroes, especially feisty ones, we definitely go on an emotional rollercoaster and it's most definitely more than worth it. Highly recommend
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Categories
Scottish Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Tudor Historical Romance, Action & Adventure Romance
Miniseries
The Lochmore Legacy -
On the one hand, you can tell that Hobbes (unlike the authors of the first two books in this series) tries to give a more authentic, rich historical experience for readers. On the other hand? Boring.
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Excellent book. Kept my attention and was very well written. Definitely will be looking for the other books in the series.
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The characters were thinly drawn, the story seemed out-of-sync with it's historical setting, and the plot was rather predictable. The internal conflict felt random and the external conflict was resolved too neatly. The hero would often kind of "turn on" the heroine in anger or stress which I found to be highly unattractive and immature. A Runaway Bride for the Highlander wasn't terrible, but by the time I reached the last page, the whole experience was rather "meh".
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Categories
Scottish Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Tudor Historical Romance, Action & Adventure Romance
Miniseries
The Lochmore Legacy
