From Goodreads:
1806, Scotland: Wild, reckless Callum MacCreath is in no hurry to become someone’s husband. But when his responsible, steady older brother Ian announces his engagement to their childhood friend Rebecca, Callum makes a startling discovery: he wants the lovely young lass for himself. But it’s too late, and when Ian banishes him for his duplicity, he’s only too happy to leave Scotland forever…
1816: Marrying Ian was the practical, logical thing for Becca to do. But once Callum sailed away to America, she missed his rakish charm and lust for life. Now, ten years later, Becca is a widow when a much-changed Callum returns to his Scottish homeland. Will he remember their spirited, fiery connection, or does he blame her for his brother’s unexpected death? This time neither of them can deny their scorching attraction, but will their hearts be burned in the blazing heat of scandal?
What I thought:
I really liked the premise and the opening hooked me. I mean there's a wolf. And Scotland. And Callum MacCreath is... (insert dreamy sigh). But then the story really seemed to slow down in the middle and I wasn't as into it. The plot was very straightforward, with things neatly lined up, and it felt like the romance was resolved way before the book ended. I wanted more tension, I guess, and maybe a few more twists and turns. Overall a decent book and I liked it, but I didn't love it. But I've been favoring darker, more complicated reads of late, so maybe it's just me.
Rating: *** (3 stars)
Anyone got any dark, or dark and twisty romances to recommend? Pretty please tell me.
Happy reading,
Chelly
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