Title: Never Seduce a Scot
Series: (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs
#1)
Author: Maya Banks
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 372
Published: September 25th, 2012
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Source: Won @ Book Snatch
Never Seduce a Scot features a
remarkable woman whose rare gift teaches a gruff Scottish warrior how to listen
with his heart.
Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and
protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her “touched.”
Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even
her family, knows that she cannot hear. Content with her life of seclusion,
Eveline has taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world to view
her as daft. But when an arranged marriage into a rival clan makes Graeme
Montgomery her husband, Eveline accepts her duty—unprepared for the delights to
come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new
bride can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled that he stirs her
deepest passions.
Graeme is intrigued by the mysterious
Eveline, whose silent lips are ripe with temptation and whose bright,
intelligent eyes can see into his soul. As intimacy deepens, he learns her
secret. But when clan rivalries and dark deeds threaten the wife he has only
begun to cherish, the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save the
woman who has awakened his heart to the beautiful song of a rare and magical
love.
My rating: 5/5
Firstly I wanted to say that Maya Banks
has made a lovely acknowledgement to her husband at the end of this book. I
wanted to mention it because I think it was the first time that I read a
passionate and heartwarming acknowledgement!
I discovered Maya Banks through her
McCabe Trilogy and I was blown away by her talent and her writing. I'm a huge
fan of Historical Romance with Highlanders and I'm always looking for more books
from Ms. Banks, to read and enjoy.
When I saw that beautiful cover on
Goodreads, I was so happy to have another Highlander series, but then I read
the blurb and I was flabbergasted! The main female character is deaf!?! Yes!
Eveline is one of my favorite characters in all Historical Romance stories.
With her disability, she will find her way through her enemy stronghold.
At first I couldn't think it was
possible to have a deaf character in a book, but Maya Banks totally rock it
with Eveline.
The Montgomerys and the Armstrongs are
two sworn enemy. Nothing can bring them to an arrangement, but the King of
England has other matters in mind. To bring these two Scots clans together at
last and in peace, he declare that the Chief of the Montgomerys, Graeme, will
marry the young Eveline Armstong, the only daughter of the Armstrong chieftain.
Both clans aren't consensual, but what the King wants, the King has! (Oh my!
I'm already swooning!)
I liked the fact that both of them
(Graeme and Eveline) were into a situation they didn't want, didn't ask but
keep their heads up and faces the consequences. I liked that Graeme's finally
stand up to Eveline's wellness. They will learn to love each other through some
funny interactions both also terrible situations, you can imagine!
Eveline is a strong woman. She was able
to push aside her fear and make her parent, family and clan, proud of her.
She's also an intelligent person who is able to see the true personality of
someone. She's also a fascinating character because she's deaf but can read on
the lips. She isn't a character apart.
Graeme was kind of a complex character.
He wants what is better for his family and clan but has no choice to accept a
supposed daft bride that won't be able to perform her duty.
Overall, this book was a constant
surprise since the first page until the end. I'm eager to read the second book
of this trilogy!
Page Turner: Yes!
Series: Yes! (The Montgomerys and
Armstrongs #1)
Stand Alone: Yes, since the second book
wouldn't be release until March 2013, but right after, you might want to read
the entire set!
Hotness: Graeme, even if the description
didn't make him a super model, I like his strong features that make him different
and maybe more realistic!
Proserpine Recommendation: Great new
series by an established author. If you crave Historical Romance, but mostly
with Highlanders and Scots characters, this book is for you! BUY/BORROW/STEAL,
whatever it takes!
About this author:
Maya Banks lives in Texas with her
husband, three children and assortment of cats. When she's not writing, she can
be found hunting, fishing or playing poker. A southern girl born and bred, Maya
loves life below the Mason Dixon, and more importantly, loves bringing southern
characters and settings to life in her stories.
Great review! I love Maya Bank's highlander books. All of them are just so damn good! =) And I totally agree with you on her acknowledgement to her husband. It was so sweet! Can't wait until the next book in the series come out.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for Jace's book. His and Ash's interactions with Mia were some of my favorite parts of this book. I'm so glad we saw the tender and doting side of them with Mia. That will help me with each of their own books when they act like asses with other women. I loved their hypocrisy when it came to Mia!
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