An English Bride in Scotland audiobook

I decided to dive into a historical romance as it has been quite awhile since I have read one. This one is written by Lyndsey Sands who is well known for her PNR series that feature the Argeneu family of vampires. Her historical romances include her signature humour that she writes in all her stories! Actually, that is a big factor in why I love reading her stories! She not only is able to make me laugh out loud, but also makes me swoon with her sweet heroes, and squirm with the passion between the couples!If you are looking for something that will give you a wide variety of emotions, then you must give these books a try! In this particular story we are transported back in time to the highlands, and the hero is a sexy Scotsman in a kilt! This is one of my weaknesses!!! If I could ever go back in time, it would be to find my own Scottish hero!!! I really enjoyed Ross and Annabel’s story and it made me laugh more than a few times!!! There are six more books to go in this series but I do believe they are all stand alone! The only complaint I have is the lack of an epilogue. It would have been nice to have one to see a glimpse of their future. Other than that, I was satisfied with this read!!!

3.5 starsThis was pretty sweet and very low angst. With one exception - which I will discuss later.The hero Ross was actually pretty calm, patient and caring. Not the typical Highlander I have read about, but not bad either. His character was a little flat, but not bad. He never really went uber alpha or over the top, but he was certainly used to being in charge as the Laird. But he was faithful and totally head over heals for his wife!The heroine Anabelle was super innocent, naïve (clueless) because she has been raised in a nunnery since she was 7 yeas old. She knows nothing about men, interpersonal relationships, flirting, sex, running a keep, or just about anything else. While at times she almost crossed into TSTL territory - she never actually did. Partially because her actions were usually forgiven because she truly was ignorant of almost all things in the world. And she was just such a sweet, hard working and determined lady. She did not complain, whine, pout, cry or blame others - ever. But she was not too saintly either. Overall, I really liked Anabelle.My exception to the low angst has to do with Anabelle's sister Kate. Kate was THE BIGGEST BITCH WHORE on the planet!!! I wanted to kill her after the first 5 minutes and that feeling only grew. Anabelle was too patient, too much of a pushover and allowed herself and others to be bullied too much for my liking. She did stand up to Kate a bit, but I just hoped it would have been quicker and more vicious. Kate got hers in the end, but honestly, I think she should have been flogged and beheaded. (Yes she was that bad) These interactions (and the drama you could see coming as clear as day) cause some angst - although anxiety may have been a better word for it. I expected to lay down before bed and finish this book without any issues. But as I read Kate's scenes, heart rate went up, cursing ensued and I was way too worked up to go to sleep. Therefore, I decreased the score by a half point.Safety Gang Safe - notes follow(view spoiler)[Heroine is a virgin - obviously! Hero is not. Has a few thoughts about liking the company of women, liking to pleasure them, etc. But nothing too detailed or gross. Also not many and did not give the impression of him being a manwhore. There are NEVER any OW around or discussed. (hide spoiler)]

Posted on: Buried Under RomanceBe prepared to fall in love with Lynsay Sands's new Scottish romance! It is a fantastic mix of tender romance, sizzling passion, and dangerous intrigue, all smashed up in one entertaining story. I'm happy to report that Sands has not lost her humorous touch with historicals, nor her trademark originality when it comes to characterization. Annabel, about to take her vows as a nun, is issued home by her mother to marry her elder sister Kate's betrothed, laird Ross MacKay, as Kate had previously eloped with the stable master's son. Full of trepidation, Annabel is surprised at the gentleness her rugged new husband displays towards her, and all the pleasure found in Ross's arms. Their happiness is, however, constantly tested by a mysterious adversary who seemed bent on harming Annabel, but whose presence had the ironic (or perhaps not) effect of bringing the two closer together. There is a lot to love in this book, from the wonderful hero and heroine to the intense plot that twists and turns unexpectedly, never creating a single dull moment. Annabel is such am adorable person, who managed to be sweet and charming despite having a mother who sent her off to a nunnery at the age of fourteen, complaining constantly of her failures and lack of beauty; it's a miracle Annabel could think about her family without contempt! It is equally wonderful when Ross recognizes all the gold in Annabel, and instantly takes a liking to her. He was always fair and kind to Annabel, providing a strong support from which she can draw strength and become her own person. Underneath all those rough manners, Ross's kind-hearted soul drew his clansmen and Annabel like a beacon, and his obvious love for Annabel throughout the book is agonizingly sweet. It was a delight to see, by the end of the book, how much Annabel had grown in confidence and courage, and how much Ross's love had aided her growth. I must also applaud the author for her excellent crafting of the villain, whom I had least expected (and I had contrived quite a few theories) and found its prescience altogether conducive to Annabel and Ross's relationship, albeit with less patience. The action was fast-paced and intense at times, and I absolutely loved all the humor interspersed in the more languid scenes ("Thank god it's Thursday!"). All in all, I found this to be a wonderful, delightful read, and highly recommend it to all fans of Lynsay Sands; for those who have not read one of her books, you are missing out and this one does not disappoint!

4 Stars- My first by this author and more will be in order.- This had Julie Garwood feels.- Sweet romance & very steamy.- The heroine was a bit of a wimp.- Interesting sub-plot.

My first Lynsay Sands book, and I loved it! Just the right touch of humor, sexuality, struggle, and romance. The focus of the story wasn't the angst between the H/h. It was outside goings-on and the fallout from other people's choices that moved this story forward. I loved how kind the heroine was. And I while I love the strong willed heroine popular in today's novels, I still get a bit dreamy reading about a woman who's naive, soft hearted, and just needs a big tough Scot to come and save the day. Lovely read!

I’m a big fan of this author especially her historicals’s this one is an arranged marriage romance set in Scotland and I enjoyed it a lot. It was a very easy low angst feel-good experience. The writing itself is good and the story gave me such warm feel-good vibes. Once I began though I actually realised I must have read this at some point before as certain key points were definitely very familiar especially the no bedding on Sundays Wednesday and Fridays as laid down by the church that was actually highly amusing. No matter I still loved reading this all over again.Annabel has grown up in Elstow Abby she’s been there since the age of seven and is expected to eventually take the veil. That is until her mother turns up out of the blue and whisks her back home to fulfil a marriage contract originally meant for her older sister Kate. Her sister has run off with the stable boy and Annabel parents now need her to take Kates place and marry her betrothed Ross Mackay a Scottish Laird else they will all be ruined. Ross has little want for an English bride that is until he actually sets eyes on his bride to be and is instantly captivated he is definitely now feeling much more optimistic regarding the future. Annabel was an easy character to warm to she’s charmingly naive with some strange ideas mostly inherited from the way she has been raised. She always tries to see the best in others and is ever ready with a sunny smile and an easy disposition. That’s not to say she’s a complete pushover but at heart, she’s a simple girl with simple wants. She also suffers with a sense of inferiority she has been told continuously that’s she’s not good enough, pretty enough, slim enough or even obedient enough and those barbs have struck deep chipping away at her self confidence.Ross by contrast is determined to show his new wife just how special and important she is. He is more than pleased with his choice of bride no more so than when he eventually encounters his original intended Kate and realises the bullet he has literally dodged there. Annabel though he feels is perfect for him and these two share fabulous chemistry which was intense as well as being incredibly endearing and I definitely liked them as a couple. We also have a bit of intrigue here as well someone is trying their best to harm Annabel and for the moment the suspects are thin on the ground. I did guess who the perpetrators probably were it wasn’t that hard to work out but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment either.There were occasions throughout this mostly when it came to Annabel’s sister Kate that I wanted our girl to totally rip her a new one. God Kate was a bloody spoilt petulant malicious nightmare and Annabel was far too tolerant when it came to her many antics. If you like feel-good historical romances Scotland and arranged marriages all rolled into one this is sure to be a hit. It was such an uncomplicated heartwarming story that I’m happy to recommend.Reviewed By Beckie Bookwormhttps://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/www.beckiebookworm.com

I was given a copy of this book, through Avon and Edelweiss...and since its been a little while since I have read one of Lynsay Sands Historical's, I was intrigued, especially after reading the synopsis. I haven't had a whole lot of luck with her Historical's, I tend to like her Paranormal ones way more. I was shocked when I enjoyed this one so much. It surprised me when I least expected it. It is set in Scotland, so that portion of the story really appealed to this reader. There was quite a bit I loved about this one, but I would have to say this story would top my list of favorites.Annabel from the age of seven, has lived in the nunnery, and has been in training to take her vows, Only she is eighteen now, and has yet to take them. The Abbess is cruel at times, but Annabel keeps getting punished for small things, and she wonders if she could ever make a good life here. Then her mother comes to the Abby to take her home. Annabel learns that she is to take her sisters place to marry Ross MacKay. Her sister has run away with the stable boy, and now Annabel will have to marry a man she knows nothing about, and is the least prepared to handle running his household. When Ross learns that it will be Annabel to be his wife, he has no idea what to expect. When he sees her beautiful eyes, he is charmed and desires a good marriage with her. Annabel and Ross start to discover a powerful desire that turns into a tender love. However someone is after Annabel, and it will take Annabel and Ross trusting in their love to defeat that which is threatening to destroy them both.Annabel is a favorite character of mine. She is smarter than she seems, creative at times, and even though she has no idea to run a household, she has many other positive qualities that make her into a stellar heroine. She is feisty, and challenges Ross at every turn (which was very funny to watch). I just love a smart heroine who can turn the tide against the hero. Ross is very stubborn and a bit narrow minded at times, and too over protective (but he has good reason. He is very patient and understanding with Annabel, I loved how sweet and caring he was toward her, and other times domineering at times. But in a very delightful way. There was such a playfulness to this couple's relationship, even though Annabel can be too serious, Ross is anything but.An English Bride In Scotland is one of my favorite books of hers, and tops her historical's in my opinion. I really enjoyed how this author put these two characters together. There was a bit of a mystery involved, and some suspense as well that added a certain dramatic flair to the story that only increased my enjoyment of it even more. I expected to be bored or just an average enjoyment to come from reading this, but it turns out that I FELL in love with this author once again. I really had a fun time seeing how this story turned out, and boy was I shocked to learn who the true villain of the story was. I don't want to reveal too much, and ruin it for those that haven't read it yet. But let me tell you, you are in for a surprise to say the least. I also liked Annabel and there was a scene, where she became fierce and protective and I just wanted to shout "You go GIRL!!!". LOL. A well written story with a full enthralling plot and sexy characters that is much better than any desert. Full of spice and romance and action....a story that MUST NOT BE MISSED!!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 starsThis is definitely a pretty good medieval Scottish romance. It has a bit too much modern day flair in my opinion, but I bet many people enjoy that.Annabel was a very unique heroine, not perfect or supposed to be perfect. She was curvy which is very different from most historical romance heroines. This was nice, however, I actually enjoy a pretty near “perfect”heroine as books are a refuge for me and I like the protagonist to be something to strive for. She was constantly put down by her family for her weight, which was just terrible, so I loved how much the hero adored her curves!Ross was a pretty boring hero. He was a young laird and instantly was in lust with the heroine. Loved that! Overall, definitely more drama than anticipated, but pretty good!

Audio version: 7/20/223/25/2021: Read the kindle version3.5 stars! Audio by Mary Jean Wells was good.. the voices for supporting characters was not too distinctive; but since the H was Scottish and h was English.. the effort to switch accents is appreciated. 👍I read this one after reading the the 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the series so I already knew who the villain was.. but still the humor, mystery and romance was quite good. My recommendation is to read every book in this series in order. 😊

Where Can I Get My Own Kilted Hunk? Oh my. This book is classic Lynsay Sands. It is everything I love in my romances. It has the pre-requisite hot hunk in a kilt who is, of course a sex god, he is also thoughtful and kind and did I mention he was hot? Then we get to the heroine. At first glance, she seems as if she is going to be a useless, fumbling ditz, but that glance would be incorrect. Annabel may have been raised in a convent ready to become a nun, but when she needs saving, she generally saves herself and maybe even saves Ross!The story briefly without spoilers - Annabel is the second daughter and has been confined to a nunnery since she was seven. Her sister Kate had been contracted to marry Ross, but for reasons you will see when you read the book, the deal falls through. Ross and Annabel marry, leave her parents house and all of a sudden someone is trying to either kill Annabel or to kidnap her.The end of this book really surprised me because the person after Annabel was sure not one that I would have ever thought of. Clever move Ms. Sands!Annabel is worried that by not being raised to be a Châtelaine that Ross will end up throwing her over when he finds out and while Annabel cannot lie about her upbringing, she sure can put off telling the truth with the best of them!This book has all the elements that the typical Lynsay Sands book has, wonderfully written main characters generally strong but with some sort of flaw, funny and loveable secondary characters, an interesting mystery and most importantly a bit of a message to us women.I think Ms Sands does a wonderful job in each of her standalone's of promoting the message that we women are perfect the way we are and that usually we allow others petty jealousies to shape our idea of ourselves. I don't particularly like the idea that most authors push the idea that it only takes a good man to force us to see ourselves as the perfect women we always have been, but this is a romance and certain ideas need to be followed. Ms Sands promotes these ideas in the best way possible and I love her writing because of it.One of my favorite lines in this book-"Annabel began to soap herself. It seemed she would marry, be a wife to this unknown Scot, the mother of his children, and lady of his people...Lord save them all."*eARC Supplied by Publisher paper copy by Vine*

Annabel is nearly ready to become a full-fledged nun when her mother unexpectedly whisks her away from the abbey with virtually no explanation. Within a day, Annabel finds herself marrying a Scottish laird in the place of her runaway elder sister. Sheltered Annabel has no idea how to be a wife or run a keep, but she’ll need to learn in a hurry.Laird Ross MacKay knows the marriage contract his late father arranged is voided by the sneaky substitution of the wrong sister, but when he sets eyes on Annabel, he’s keen to go along with the ceremony and make the shy beauty his wife. When attacks from an unknown enemy target Annabel soon after the wedding, Ross is determined to keep her safe even as his feelings for her grow ever deeper.This was typical Lynsay Sands craziness and humor, and I really enjoyed it. Ross was a great hero and even though I sometimes wanted to shake Annabel and the villain was rather obvious, the story was still entertaining. I enjoyed the narration as well and will continue my audio pursuit to fill in the books I’ve missed in this series.

Se desinfla un poco hacia el final pero por lo que me he reído con determinadas situaciones ya merece la pena.Es entretenido y te ayudará a pasar un buen rato y desconectar.

This book is a rereading for me. I remember when I first read it I really liked it, and since I was in the mood to read something I knew I would like and the audiobook was available on the scribd, I decided to pick it up.Just like the first time, I really liked the book. I think the writing flows easily and makes you want to know more, especially because right in the first chapters of the book we realize that someone is after our protagonist.The protagonist's sister is absolutely unbearable, the way she envied Annabel and the horrible way she treated her, made me debate whether the end she had was really enough.Our protagonist Annabel, shows us how the way other people treat us and demean us makes our self-esteem extremely affected. Until she became a member of Ross's clan (I don't remember the name of the clan) she was treated so badly by everyone: her parents, her sister and the abbess of the convent where she lived from the age of 7 until the beginning of the book.I was very happy that with the clan she found a real family that values her and fills her with affection and happiness.She and Ross are perfect for each other. The only good thing her sister did was to run away with the son of the man responsible for the stables and consequently contribute to the marriage of the two protagonists.This book is much sexier than I remembered, but I'm not complaining ahahah.I intend to read more books from the series soon!

Where Can I Get My Own Kilted Hunk?Oh my. This book is classic Lynsay Sands. It is everything I love in my romances. It has the pre-requisite hot hunk in a kilt who is, of course, a sex god, he is also thoughtful and kind and did I mention he was hot? Then we get to the heroine. At first glance, she seems as if she is going to be a useless, fumbling ditz, but that glance would be incorrect. Annabel may have been raised in a convent ready to become a nun, but when she needs saving, she generally saves herself and maybe even saves Ross!The story briefly without spoilers - Annabel is the second daughter and has been confined to a nunnery since she was seven. Her sister Kate had been contracted to marry Ross, but for reasons you will see when you read the book, the deal falls through. Ross and Annabel marry, leave her parents' house and all of a sudden someone is trying to either kill Annabel or kidnap her.The end of this book really surprised me because the person after Annabel was sure not one that I would have ever thought of. Clever move Ms. Sands!Annabel is worried that by not being raised to be a Châtelaine that Ross will end up throwing her over when he finds out and while Annabel cannot lie about her upbringing, she sure can put off telling the truth with the best of them!This book has all the elements that the typical Lynsay Sands book has, wonderfully written main characters generally strong but with some sort of flaw, funny and loveable secondary characters, an interesting mystery, and most importantly a bit of a message to us women.I think Ms. Sands does a wonderful job in each of her standalone's of promoting the message that we women are perfect the way we are and that usually, we allow other's petty jealousies to shape our idea of ourselves. I don't particularly like the idea that most authors push the idea that it only takes a good man to force us to see ourselves as the perfect women we always have been, but this is a romance and certain ideas need to be followed. Ms. Sands promotes these ideas in the best way possible and I love her writing because of it.One of my favorite lines in this book-"Annabel began to soap herself. It seemed she would marry, be a wife to this unknown Scot, the mother of his children, and lady of his people...Lord save them all."