Blurb
Caitlin is a strong-willed, stubborn lassie who refuses
to marry. As the eldest daughter of a Scottish chieftain, it’s her duty to
marry well to provide her father with an heir/successor for the MacLeod clan.
After she refuses several eligible suitors, the chieftain, Ian MacLeod,
announces in a rage that she’ll marry the first stranger to enter Dunvegan
Castle.
to marry. As the eldest daughter of a Scottish chieftain, it’s her duty to
marry well to provide her father with an heir/successor for the MacLeod clan.
After she refuses several eligible suitors, the chieftain, Ian MacLeod,
announces in a rage that she’ll marry the first stranger to enter Dunvegan
Castle.
Niall MacDonald sneaks into Dunvegan Castle to steal the
Fairy Flag, a priceless symbol of the MacLeods. After Caitlin catches him in
the act, he claims he’s there to marry her, and her father agrees. The MacLeods
believe he’s a lowly fisherman while he’s really part of an enemy clan.
Fairy Flag, a priceless symbol of the MacLeods. After Caitlin catches him in
the act, he claims he’s there to marry her, and her father agrees. The MacLeods
believe he’s a lowly fisherman while he’s really part of an enemy clan.
The MacLeods and the MacDonalds have battled for
centuries, and the bitterness between the two chieftains (her father and his
uncle) drive Caitlin and Niall apart again and again.
centuries, and the bitterness between the two chieftains (her father and his
uncle) drive Caitlin and Niall apart again and again.
I definitely liked the H/h’s love story. Caitlin and
Niall are likable characters. Their agendas sometimes clashed, but they both
wanted to honor their family and their clan.
Niall are likable characters. Their agendas sometimes clashed, but they both
wanted to honor their family and their clan.
I found the book a little repetitive, especially near the
end. The characters just kept saying the same thing and expressing the same
feelings. There are also some unanswered questions involving: Will Caitlin’s
sister, Shona, really be forced to marry someone she doesn’t love? What exactly
happened between Ian, Malcolm, and Fiona all those years ago?
end. The characters just kept saying the same thing and expressing the same
feelings. There are also some unanswered questions involving: Will Caitlin’s
sister, Shona, really be forced to marry someone she doesn’t love? What exactly
happened between Ian, Malcolm, and Fiona all those years ago?
The book could use an edit to fix missing periods, stray
quotation marks, and spelling inconsistencies. It’s written in third POV in
passive voice and head hops between several characters, major and minor, but
this style was common and widely accepted twenty-plus years ago. (I read an old
copy of the book, a 1999 print edition).
quotation marks, and spelling inconsistencies. It’s written in third POV in
passive voice and head hops between several characters, major and minor, but
this style was common and widely accepted twenty-plus years ago. (I read an old
copy of the book, a 1999 print edition).
I first read this book as a teenager and loved it so much
I kept it for over 15 years. I finally decided to read it again even though
it’s pretty memorable to me. Though I’m a little disappointed, I still think
it’s a good book.
I kept it for over 15 years. I finally decided to read it again even though
it’s pretty memorable to me. Though I’m a little disappointed, I still think
it’s a good book.
3.5 Stars
Disclaimer – I bought this book for my own enjoyment.
I am not paid or compensated in any way, shape, or form for this honest review.
I will not change or alter this review for any reason unless at my discretion.