Where the Home is: The MacAllister Brothers Book Two

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. God what an incredibly sweet story! I am so in love with the character of Maggie, for she is definitely the hidden-beauty of strong character and fiery independence. Braden is equally a likable character for his strength and kindhearted ways, despite his roguish and debonair personality. Upon Braden's homecoming to his clan, from the get-go this plot is packed with hilarious moments, and heartfelt emotion. The large portion of the plot centers around Sin, Braden, and Maggie making the trek to the MacDouglas lands in hopes of making a stand-off beg for peace.

While the character base is shorten to primarily three main characters, the story is so smile-worthy and touching, chalked with tons of entertaining scenes. The characters are, as always, strong and independent in personality- as always. Again, once more, another five-star book goes right to Sherri's throne.

Jun 18, Sha Mslvoe rated it liked it Shelves: It's a enjoyable read to see Braden fall in love with Maggie as they work together to find a solution to end the war between MacAllister and McDougall. Although I enjoyed the story, I find it move slowly and a little drag. It's good, but it's not good enough to tempt me to give it a 4 star. Now I'm really anxious to learn more about the tortured Sin. Jul 29, Linda rated it it was amazing Shelves: Delightful romance,left me smiling! Maggie has always loved Braden MacAlister, but he has never seen as anything other than his friends little sister, until she stages a strike of all theclan women against the men and suddenly he is seeing her in a different light!

Mar 24, Louisa rated it it was amazing Shelves: Really enjoyed rereading this book, loved her plan, and yeah, just so funny! I just enjoyed the sense of humour only. Especially reminiscing on the past, it was too much of it. Nov 16, Janja rated it really liked it. My review contains spoilers and they're mostly my thoughts as I went with the book. This one's got 2 parts. Alright, a bit more than halfway thorough the book and it's not as bad as I thought.

The hero Braden is, of course, as bad as I thought but I'll survive, I guess. I'll come to that point soon enough but before let me start by introducing our charming hero! The story begins with the description of Braden and his love for women. He doesn't care about the size, shape, coloring- he just loves th My review contains spoilers and they're mostly my thoughts as I went with the book. He doesn't care about the size, shape, coloring- he just loves them. And, they love him back! Braden is good looking [read: In the beginning, we find a stellar example of his wenching around.

He's in England and entertaining 3 ladies Then unfortunately, the married sister's older husband returns and then, starts the Zorro-style escape, of which he's a master just as his bed skills examples are aplenty in the beginning as well Braden is popular everywhere; more so in his home, the Highlands. Soon, he returns there with his older half-brother Sin.

But, the homecoming isn't as good as he'd expected. No women of all ages to welcome him.

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Soon from his brother, the clan chieftain Lochlan and the other, Ewan he finds out one woman, Maggie hatched a plan for all the women of the clan to ignore their men and marital duties. No cooking and no sex. This can't be happening, Braden even pales thinking of no sex! Men are getting restless and they need a solution. And Braden, being ever the charmer and negotiator, is selected by Lochlan to work on the matter. Maggie has always been dubbed as scrawny as a chicken with red-hair and freckles. She's always known she's 'homely', almost all the boys in her village have seen to that.

Only the fact that she has 4 older brothers saved her from something dire! And Braden of course. Sadly, she's crazy about Braden, even after knowing about his scintillating character. Though the ever cautious and intelligent, Maggie couldn't help herself from falling. I did love the reminisces of her childhood when Braden wasn't a womanizer of the worst order and a kind of a hero to her since he saved her from her twin brother; she 7, he Now, when she hatched this plan to save the rest of the men in village from the MacDouglas clan, Maggie didn't think it'd go wrong or that Braden MacAllister would come back to ruin it and you know why!

Two of her brothers among many other men fell victim to this feud that's been running for the last 6 yrs. It was stated by a woman and her betrayal with one MacAllister brother, Kieran committing suicide over it. So, Maggie is kinda incensed that the MacAllisters send Braden to handle this. She's determined, anyhow, to end this feud. She has even managed to bring the MacDouglas women, including the wife of the chieftain, into this rebellion.

Braden doesn't find Maggie ugly wait a min, he doesn't find any woman ugly! He's actually surprised that he'd never looked at her that way, even though he has been fast friends with her 2 older brothers. I'm rolling my eyes by now whenever I'm reading about Braden's softer feelings. He's such a good man, in everything- sweet and kind and generous.

But, when it's about women, he just can't help himself, it's like his 2nd nature! They've been literally pouncing on Braden since he'd reached 15, there is actually an incident But, Maggie had been there to save him. And, Braden of course never says never! Lord, by this time I was tired just thinking of his exploits. I actually hated that Maggie, who's very intelligent and a likable heroine, can't seem to toughen up against such a cad!

But, she's been trying and she did give him some stuff back on his face. I only wish she made it all the more painful for him. But, Braden is shameless and has the skin of a rhino, so I wasn't really sure it'll work. But, things changed when they planned to go to the MacDouglas's.

After some incidents and the men kidnapping Lochlan and Maggie's brothers, Braden goes to Maggie for help. Maggie comes up with the plan to go to the MacDouglas laird and reason with him. Sin, who is very brooding his past is just so, made the man and has a biting knack for sarcasm, agrees to accompany them. On the way, a new Braden is revealed, who doesn't only think of getting laid I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't read it for myself. I thought only one of his heads work and the other is practically useless Maggie is a gone-case dreamer when it comes to Braden.

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She tries to tell Braden that his callousness did hurt her and there are scenes that made me sad for her. Her thoughts on Braden, her own father, oldest brother, men in general and their infidelities. It really was sad, I really felt for her. She knows Braden is no good for her; if she really wants to save her heart and herself, she'd have to ignore him, at all cost. But, it's easier said than done! When the said rogue is doing everything to get her attentions, how can she ignore him? It started out as a plan between the brothers to seduce her and then bring the women out of the kirk but now, it's something different.

He feels it and something of a seemingly unknown feeling is tugging at his heart. He doesn't care to examine it closely. He's aware of the bond they formed as a child, though it has frayed a bit mostly because of him. But, Braden knows to a primal level that he won't ever hurt Maggie and he's not the type of the man for her, the marrying, adoring kind with fidelity. Thinking- "Lord, this is becoming really tiresome! I'm going to have a hard time believing him!

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Before that, I was like- have to finish, review, rate and be done with it. I knew I won't care for Braden either way. But, I'm willing to see what he does to win Maggie. Already said, there are scenes between them as they're on their way to MacDouglas, scenes I really enjoyed and thought Braden could've been an adorable, easy-going hero.

He actually has a soft heart, it's only when it comes to women he can't I'm not sure if I'll adore him after reading "Master of Desire" and the hero Draven I liked some parts of it, while felt kinda bored and distracted by the others. After the first love scene and their entering the MacDouglas land, things were going fine. But, after that I kinda lost interest and then, again the solution to their initial problem and the ending were good.

Things that annoyed me, number one was the talk of an illegitimate child at the MacDouglas's, whom at first glance Maggie thought was Braden's and I was like- oh plz, now she has to go through this exam, too??!

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Sin's past for 'why'] But, thanks the Good Lord, it wasn't Braden's but his deceased brother Kieran's. Another thing was, while in the MacDouglas land, they stayed with a farmer for a night and then they had to fight with the man's lusty daughters I was so irritated and just couldn't believe it! In a scene in between, Sin and Maggie talk while Braden was out. I didn't believe the number Sin gave to Maggie concerning Braden's affairs. Well, the way Braden behaves and thinks among other things , just doesn't add up with this certain number!

Also, the starting of the book and Braden's reputation. But, in short, Braden is the victim of pawing here, not the other way around. He only humors them, if he feels like it. Also, the rumors concerning his affairs are mostly exaggerated. But, I got to know about Braden's vulnerabilities about love [ref: The fact that women tend to use him somehow was another matter.

His musings were kinda sad regarding that and I thought it was understandable, the way he felt about loving someone and getting married. Still, I wasn't convinced about a lot of the information regarding Braden. The feud ended by another plan from Maggie. It wasn't as impressive as MoD but it was good. I loved seeing the laird of MacDouglas, Robby being brought down on his knees by his wife Ceana.

The epilogue was ok. So, all in all, I was pretty distracted throughout the book so giving it a 3. Though Master of Desire is a part of this series, in this book I saw nothing common with MoD except the time frame, which is the reign of king Henry II. I'll be direct about it. I had high hopes, but for now, this is my least favourite book of the series, and as I write this review, I read books three and four.

I really tried and will be fair enough and say that both story and characters had great potential but it all didn't work me the right way. Starting from the blurb, one can imagine that there is lot of fun in store in this novel; the cat and mouse kind of game until the characters figure it out. The author too, seemed to have this in mind and tried to met the expectations When I started reading in this genre again, I read other books in the series and couldn't really say that I liked any of them.

But I postponed re-reading Born in Sin because I did not want to destroy a favorable impression of a book I liked. Now I have finally reread this book and I am glad to say that I still like it today, and like it much better than any other books I hav Re-read from my youth. Now I have finally reread this book and I am glad to say that I still like it today, and like it much better than any other books I have read from the writer.

Sin and Callie were special. The bastard half Scot and his Scottish bride who wouldn't let the devil have him. Sin stood out from all the MacAllister brothers and he really wore the "tortured hero" name well. Shunned by everyone except for a handful few, Sin was a truly noble man, who wore pride and shame well.

Kinley MacGregor has my gratitude for not writing Callie to be some highland shrew. Callie was a breath of fresh spring air, loyal but not blindly so. She was the perfect heroine for Sin, she was accepting and generous, understanding and wise. She did not let her loyalty to her family stand between Sin and her.

You cannot imagine my relief at finding Callie so. I was so afraid that I would be subjected to yet another "brave and loyal" woman who did not recognize the faults of those she loved. That being said, while I really enjoyed reading the story, I feel that the book could have been more emotional. Sin and Callie did not spend enough time together to share enough scenes for that purpose. And Sin's reluctance got old. I mean it is alright to be reluctant but then a few more scenes where Sin couldn't help but feel, where Sin shared the scenes with Callie, would have made his reluctance more touching.

Sin's foster brother Simon was a rare treat. I laughed whenever Simon was in the story. He probably wouldn't be a very good hero, not dark enough. But as a secondary character he was great, bringing some much needed humor into the story. I thought the final reconciliation in the epilogue between Sin and his step-mother very touching. A son forsaken and regained. One thing that some readers may find interesting but could be spoilerish?

Sin was a virgin like Callie. Being a bastard and having suffered as a helpless child, Sin did not want to father any children who may end up being as helpless as he was as a child. For that reason, he had never had sexual relationship until Callie. I was easily transported back to this world within the first paragraph of the much maligned and damaged Sin MacAllister's star turn. Callie has unsuccessfully tried to escape with her young brother to her beloved highlands and Callie's latest attempt brings her to the attention of the ferocious warrior, Sin.

Sin both intrigues and fascinates Callie and she immediately wants to explore the tender and the I was easily transported back to this world within the first paragraph of the much maligned and damaged Sin MacAllister's star turn. Sin both intrigues and fascinates Callie and she immediately wants to explore the tender and the lustful feeling she can't control when he's near.

The King believes a union tying Scotland to his most loyal warrior who is strong enough to hold the land is an excellent solution to a few problems. Sin, who has only known abuse, hatred, insults and fighting his whole life finds his plan to not marry anyone, ever, thwarted at every turn. Resigned to the marriage, Sin has been looking for a solution to performing the Kings command and not alienate the people he will be set to rule over once the marriage is performed.

Since marriage to the fearsome Sin is both Callie's ticket home and a husband she believes she can love, Callie's believes she's broken through some of his barriers and happily agrees to the marriage. Only Sin seems to be aware and to care about the precarious position he's been placed.

Callie and Sin made a great couple and surprisingly had a good chemistry. The vivacious Callie was so vividly drawn, she practically jumped off the page and projected her presence even when she wasn't around. Stoic Sin was just as well developed with his pain radiating in ever widening circles. I completely loved this couple. The was no shortage of villains here as Sin's past unravels and the task before him becomes clearer to all.

Superb writing and a seamless flow ensured the story's healthy romance, action and suspense threads skillfully wove together for a book I just didn't want to let go. This is definitely a new favorite series for me. January 28, Rating: Nov 08, Anna D. The end of a book I love is always bittersweet for me…I was sad to see it end. I laughed out loud and cried the ugly sort of cry too!

My sister looked at me funny and thought I was crazy!! Best of all is that even though he pushes the heroine away thinking that he is undeserving of love he is never disrespectful towards the heroine. Callie is a lucky lady! Other than the romance, there are plenty of other factors that made this a 5 star book for me. As well as the tender moments --Those damn childhood flashbacks and in the end when they defended Sin…OMG!

Again, I loved Simon here - he and the brothers are hilarious! Did anyone notice that King Henry strikes again as a matchmaker? Aug 26, Saly rated it really liked it Shelves: But this features a typical SK hero, tortured, rejected by all, fights the h's influence, expects everyone to forsake him. H is compelled by his King to marry h. He tries to stay away from her, can't and loads of angst later HEA. Jul 21, Daneesha rated it it was amazing Shelves: I met the hero in a previous book, Claiming the Highlander. He was intriguing then and this is his story.

He claims neither England nor Scotland for his heritage and he was not wanted by his father, his mother, or his stepmother. He was basically sold to some mercenaries and tortured. He had to kill people to stay alive until he met King Henry II. So, he has this reputation of a fearsome devil and fierce warrior on the battlefield. The female in this book was so great. She helped hi I met the hero in a previous book, Claiming the Highlander. She helped him learn to love. It was so bittersweet when he was feeling love, but not sure, and afraid because he had been spurned all his life.

He only knew hate, fear, and disgust because people treated him like that all the time. Of course, there's a happy ending. I loved it though. Very touching without being horribly saccharine. Feb 17, TJ rated it it was amazing Shelves: The portrayal of a tortured, abused and unloved hero has seldom been written better. Sin, the bastard son of an unloving father and hateful mother had such a horrendous childhood that no one even considered the possibility of redemption. Callie does not know this, however, and having never heard of the infamous Sin, chooses to look past his reputation to find the man underneath.

This story is both heart 4. This story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. One thing is for sure, it is undoubtedly and completely sigh worthy. Jul 20, Eli Easton rated it really liked it. An enjoyable 4 star read for me. The 'extremely damaged man finds love' scenario was enjoyable as well as the historical aspect with the Scot's and King Henry. The romance was pretty steamy.

The sub plot with the raider was well done.

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Points off for excessive length, repetitive internal dialogue 'no, I can't possibly trust that she loves me' for pages and a tendency towards purple prose. It's clear this book was written some time ago. Still, obviously a romance classic and worth a read. May 20, Brenda b rated it it was amazing Shelves: Sin is an anguished soul in desperate need of salvation and love is the only thing that will accomplish that. But he's so conditioned to love avoiding him that he doesn't want to take the chance of yet another disappointment in his life.

A wonderful story for an amazing man. Feb 17, Elaine rated it it was amazing Shelves: It was hard to put this book down. After reading several just ok books, I have just had a run of seriously good books! I will be reading the rest of this series! Esta me ha enamorado especialmente por la personalidad de los protagonistas. Mar 01, Preacox rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Sin McAllister is the epitome of a tortured hero.

I've never encountered another hero that had so much shit happen to him. I mean the poor man doesn't even have a proper given name , for God's sake! He's been called "lad" for most of his god-awful childhood, until the moment when he wanted to know what his name is. That is when his stepmother called him "Sin" because, as a bastard, he was conceived in sin, born in sin and would live in sin for the rest of his unworthy life.

This guy was an Sin McAllister is the epitome of a tortured hero. This guy was an outcast and unwanted from the moment of his conception. He was unwanted by his own mother, unwanted by his own father, and even more unwanted by his stepmother. The only ones who were friendly to him were his four half-brothers and later on his foster-brothers, Draven and Simon, who we know from the first book, Master of Desire. Sin has been shunned all his life. He never knew parental love. He was cast aside, abandoned, and banished.

Sold to the Saracens when he was still a boy, he was forced to become an assassin. Pain, torture, starvation, and fear for his own life were his constant companions. Now, as a man, Sin is a fearsome, deadly knight and advisor to King Henry. Everyone trembles at the knees when he is around. They call him the devil who eats little children for supper.

He's still getting shunned by those around him. Caledonia MacNeely has been abducted by King Henry in order to stop the raids that are committed by members of her clan. The mysterious "Raider" has to be stopped. That's why he orders Sin to marry Callie. Sin's job is to indentify and punish the Raider for his crimes. Once again Sin has to return to a land he deeply despises, to people who will reject and loathe him with a vengeance, with a wife he didn't want but can't resist.

I liked Sin's book. It wasn't as awesome as Draven's book the first of the series , but I still had lots of fun reading about Sin and Callie's adventure. There is just something about tortured heroes that is utterly compelling to me, and Sin's character was right up my alley. It shouldn't be missed by those who are fond of a tortured and brooding hero. May 21, Mishma rated it it was amazing Shelves: For more review visit Chasing Faerytales Sin is a wounded, damaged man who's never had a good childhood because of his mixed heritage and unloving parents.

He is brought up with hatred and then was sold to savages finally being saved by the king of England. This makes him a tough,savage assassin of the king and feared by everyone, until the king makes him marry a woman whose kind and gentle heart shatters the ice around his own. The book is so beautiful. The horrors of Sin's life is unbearable and For more review visit Chasing Faerytales Sin is a wounded, damaged man who's never had a good childhood because of his mixed heritage and unloving parents.

The horrors of Sin's life is unbearable and heartbreaking to read about. How can people be so cruel? My heart broke for the little boy who grew up without love, sold into slavery, was used as an assassin and hated by everyone around him. So when he finally finds someone who loves him unconditionally, it was so beautiful to read their story. Callie is a gentle and pure soul who has so much love,kindness and compassion inside her and I guarantee that everyone who reads this book will cry when they read about the love of a woman saving the soul of a man who never had any in his life.

Jul 20, Britta rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Saved from the harsh life of slavery and killing he was sold into, Sin is the trusted advisor and sometimes friend of King Henry of England. Allowing no man nor family to claim him, Sin deals with his demons and being called a demon as well as the devil himself and a baby eater on a daily basis. Much to his chagrin, Henry orders Sin to marry a woman who is the oldest daughter of the former now dead Laird of the clan MacNeeley.

Sin wants nothing to do with her. He wants nothing to do with the homeland Scotland who shut her door to him. Sin hates ALL things Scottish. Who is this red haired vixen? So Scottish, her name is the Gaelic word for Scotland. What is a man like Sin to do? And what happens when he starts to fall for the little minx? All around a good addition to the series. This book allows you to see all the brothers, their dead father, and Sin's step-mother the rest of the boy's biological mother in a different light. Oct 20, Nazneen rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was a beautiful book..

I must tell that this hero SIN would be one of the most tortured heroes.. It was heart wrenching to hear his story.. How everybody was cruel to an innocent boy.. How could his bloody parents blame him for his birth when it was their mistake to have an illegitimate relation.. I can really describe my opinion on This was a beautiful book.. I was so glad when he admits to himself as well as her that he loves her.

I kind of loved the addition of his daughter. She wasn't present much, but she was gold when she was there. She's old enough that I didn't really expect much between her and Lorina so it's as well that didn't mater This is second in a series and a lot of background establishing happens in that first book. She's old enough that I didn't really expect much between her and Lorina so it's as well that didn't materialize. Anyway, Gunner is everything I love in a romantic lead with extra caring on top because that's what Lorina needs.

I liked Lorina, too, though she's a bit of a harder sell. Most of that is the silly story mixed with her serious motivations. She's on a mission to right a serious wrong and the silly archeological dig and surrounding circus just don't fit that at all well. For the plot to work, the main players have to be a bit absurd, so sifting what's supposed to be absurd and what merely feels that way based on proximity was a job I gave up on. Her background actually works pretty well, though, so at least her character holds together as opposed to Alice from the first book who had to be stupid for the "plot" to work.

Anyway, this is a light story that dabbles in serious issues and it trips up a bit on it. I enjoyed it well-enough so I'm going with a solid three-star rating. I had to compartmentalize the silly side-plot but I managed that okay. A note about Steamy: There are a couple of explicit sex scenes. They're as fun as the ones in the first book, though the chatter fits less well. At any rate, it's about the middle of my steam tolerance and fun enough to be going on with. Not as good as the first in the series, but still a solid entry.

Lots of flirtation, but I just didn't get as much chemistry between the couple as the couple in the first book. Also, there is a dark subplot that seemed a little dark for some chick lit like this. Apr 24, Barbara Elsborg added it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.


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I can see I'm going to be in the minority here. Midsummer's night romp - I liked the sound of because it involved archeology. I've written a romantic comedy about that so -- keen to see what Katie did. I did like it better than The Importance of being Alice but I still struggled with the strained dialogue that didn't sound funny, just odd and characters that were just too over the top.

And I struggled even more with the very serious aspect - not giving anything away by saying it was HIV Oh dear. And I struggled even more with the very serious aspect - not giving anything away by saying it was HIV because other reviewers have said it and in itself is not something to do with the MCs. BUT - this is a comedy.


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HIV is not froth and to be fair to the author, she doesn't treat it as something that isn't serious, but the very act of having it in the story as THE major part of the plot felt entirely wrong to me. I have a friend who is HIV positive. I don't want to pick up a book and not know this is part of the story.

Not a comedy anyway. This will be my last Katie MacAlister book. I will continue to love the early ones - but I've grown away from her style of writing. Apr 26, Anna's Herding Cats rated it really liked it Shelves: Katie MacAlister is my go-to when I want a delightfully fun, light and quirky romance that'll make me smile and just lift my spirits. And A Midsummer Night's Romp delivered on all fronts as an archaeological dig at a castle bring together an English photographer who lives there and an American French teacher who is set on avenging her best friend against one of the men at the dig site.

One of the things I love about McAlister is she's Katie MacAlister is my go-to when I want a delightfully fun, light and quirky romance that'll make me smile and just lift my spirits. One of the things I love about McAlister is she's got a very unique sense of humor and doesn't hold back.

It's light, quirky, can be silly and gigglesnort-worthy. It's not for everyone but for me it's a nice little break from my other reads. That whole treasure hunt what will they find next thing totally works for me. And it was a lot of fun as a television crew and a dig team swarm Ainslie castle to see what lies beneath it's fields. I loved some of the tid-bits and watching them uncover things. I would have loved to see some of the bigger finds as they happened instead of recaps on them but still loved it. They had mouths on them and trouble keeping them under control. There were lots of oh so innocent things turned dirty so I felt right at home as the two teased and let things slip they normally wouldn't.

The secondary characters are awesome too. From his daughter who is high energy to his siblings who are all a spot nutty. It just makes for a fun ensemble. From the start these two have it despite her trying to run from it. It's a bumpy ride but I loved the heat and flow between them. There's a little bit of sexing happening but not too much. Just one scene really. She was a bit prickly with him because of abuse she suffered in the past but I liked how it was handled by him. He'd had experience because of a sibling and I just liked how he didn't get frustrated when she'd have spaz outs and understood why she had them.

There was also a different storyline concerning her friend and one of the men at the dig site that had given the friend HIV. That's really not something you see too often in a romance. If her friend gets a book it'll be interesting to see how that plays out. All in all, A Midsummer Night's Romp was a romping good time?

It really was though. It had excitement and a little danger thrown in, some unexpected twists and endearing characters that just left me smiling and ready for book three. Another win from MacAlister! May 18, Teri rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book delighted me from cover to cover. As a long time fan of Katie's work,I thought I had an idea of what was to come but she surprised me. Will Lorina complete her mission? Are her feelings for Gunner real? Why are so many legs being injured? Will blackmail bring horses to Ainslie Castle?

Katie's sense of humor sparkles in this book, as usual, but I very much enjoyed the more in depth storyline. Intrigue, romance and funny family members lurk around every page in this book and you can't help but fall in love with the glorious Gunner and his daughter Cressy. Cressy turned out to be one of my favorite characters and I hope she someday grows up and gets her own romance! If you loved "Corset Diaries" then you will find this book shines in the same way with a familiar face appearing. Katie MacAlister's novels are always full of banter, quirky characters and usually at least one of the main characters suffers from word-vomiting aka.

Sadly, for some unknown reason, A Midsummer Night's Romp just didn't work out for me. All the things I mentioned before were there, but I didn't find it funny or cute. Finishing this book was a struggle, since I was bored most of the time. I hope this was one-time-miss and that I didn't loose one of my fa Katie MacAlister's novels are always full of banter, quirky characters and usually at least one of the main characters suffers from word-vomiting aka.

I hope this was one-time-miss and that I didn't loose one of my favorite fluffy-reads authors. May 19, Stephanie rated it liked it Shelves: This would account for the several major errors I have found in mainstream published books. I speak of major errors: In this case one archaeologist is explaining the personality of another archaeologist on a dig, to the main character and often first person narrator, Lorina. This appears in my galley and in the finished copy.

Why does this error make a difference? The longer answer is because I had to stop reading to check my elementary knowledge of the profession against the book. I had to search the term and then dig several layers of results to see if there is any reference, any at all, to flints being mapped. I got a lot about the city of Flint, MI, but nothing about stone age tools.

I had to check my finished copy, and I had to check with the publisher, maybe it was a red herring it was not? I could make a big error too, but, no one pays me for this stuff. I am writing this before the book is released so it is possible the digital edition is changed. Otherwise, the story and characters are unusual.

I liked the banter between them as sexual tension builds, is dispersed and rebuilt. And, usually men like us a little healthier than a starved waif. The plot is a little far-fetched and some very strange medical treatment is suggested. This is a little less off the wall. It is not a Shakespearian mash-up.

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I enjoyed the rest of the book, which moves very fast. Jun 16, Zel Polev rated it liked it. I think this book was just alright. I didn't dislike it nor did I like it. The story revolves around Lorina and Gunner. When he was told about it, he dismissed it as an act of a spurned lover. She volunteered at a dig site, taking place at Ainslie castle, in order to get close to him. However, it is complicated by her blatant interest to Gunner, a photographer and the brother of the castle's baron.

The bo I think this book was just alright. The book has these two going around dig sites. They are accompanied by the production crew who shoots everything Roger dictates, which includes their post coital state in the cellar. Their treasure hunt is inadvertently shared with the production crew when Daria intentionally spoke about it louder than Gunner would have liked. They had been following riddles left by the Roman lady. Meanwhile, Lorina is trying to accomplish her main task. It is complicated by Gunner's pursuit of her and her reluctance to lie.

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When she confronted Paul about his disease, he countered vehemently and confidently told her that he knows for sure he is not diseased.