Reviews

Taming the Scotsman by Kinley MacGregor

corieob's review against another edition

4.0

3.75 I enjoyed the characters and action but it was slow in parts and predictable.

jasbeingjas's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

While it's not my favorite in the series I did really enjoy Ewan and Nora's story.  I also did not expect a cliffhanger.  While this book could be read as a standalone, it seems that there is a larger plot going forward that will span across multiple books.  I'm sad I'll have to wait so long for Lochlan's story but I can see why as pieces are coming together.  The only other disappointment I have with the series so far is the portrayal of anyone who isn't European.  The "Saracens" were portrayed as cruel animals in Born to Sin and in Taming the Highlander, gypsies were portrayed in a way that exoticized them, or at least sexualized the one woman in the group.  I'm not sure how much it is relevant to the opinions of people in medieval times but reading it gave me an icky feeling.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism

While it isn't made a huge deal or explicitly referred to in this way, Ewan's use of ale is definitely a lot like alcholism.

intensej's review against another edition

4.0

Nora wants to avoid a betrothal to a man who doesn't love her, so she seeks out Ewan MacAllister for help. Nora needs Ewan to escort her to England so that she can seek refuge with her Aunt. However, Nora does not know that she is replicating a series of events from Ewan's past that continue to haunt him. Ewan fears that falling in love with a woman who is promised to another will cause another deadly feud. I thought the characters were likable and relatable. A fun historical romance for fans of [a:Julie Garwood|6251|Julie Garwood|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1414607796p2/6251.jpg].

catluvingirl's review against another edition

Love Sherrilyn Kenyon’s writing but could not get into this. Writing style was completely different, didn’t really care for it or the characters. 

nelsonseye's review against another edition

3.0

Great epilogue. Also liked the flashbacks to Ewan's youth and how Nora called him her bear.

toledo932's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lovecatsbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Loving this series :)

lpcoolgirl's review against another edition

5.0

Oh, such a fantastic story! Loved Ewan and Nora's journey, how he loves all her talking, and yeah, the thing about Kieran maybe being alive? And the bad guys? I forget if they get beaten in the end, I hope so! And Catalina gets a bit, and I think she ends up with Lochlan!

*First read February 26th 2012*
Really, really good, enjoyed it, characters thankfully not as tortured. Excellent book!!!!

keyapaha16's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

intostarlight's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars
This is a sweet story. There's nothing that particularly stands out as extraordinary though in positive or negative way, but with the likeable characters, it makes for a cute and quick read. Fun but predictable (and I always have a hard time with heroes thst spend YEARS being one way, then a mere day or two after being with the heroine they're totally different).