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Guest Review: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
Tracy's review of Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay SandsThey call him the Devil . . .
He is the most notorious laird of Scotland: fierce, cold, deadly . . . and maybe even worse. Yet Evelinde has just agreed to wed him. Anything, she thinks, is better than her cruel stepmother. Though Evelinde should be wary of the rumors, she can’t help but be drawn to this warrior . . . for the Devil of the Highlands inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything she has ever known.
They may call him whatever they wish, but Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh, cares only for the future of his clan. He must find a wife, a woman to bear him sons and heed his commands. He has no need for beauty or grace, but one taste of his lovely bride’s sweet lips and the sultry feel of her skin arouse an untamed passion. Perhaps there’s more to marriage than he thought . . .
Evelinde is scared witless when her heartless stepmother tells her that she is to marry the Devil of Donnachaidh. He is said to be cruel and she wants nothing to do with him.
After a hilarious series of wedding events Evelinde is taken to her new home. She tries to communicate with Cullen aka The Devil but he just likes to grunt and not say a whole lot. Evelinde is frustrated that she talks and talks yet her new hubby can’t spare a word for her.
Little does Evelinde know that Cullen is listening attentively and is thinking of her well-being regularly. Evelinde finds out how kind he is, but usually from someone else since Cullen has yet to learn that he needs to tell Evelinde rather than just show.
Along with their budding relationship there is some trouble brewing. Little accidents are befalling Evelinde and Cullen starts to believe that someone is out to hurt her. His uncle, father and first wife died under somewhat sketchy circumstances so Cullen isn’t taking any chances with his new wife’s life because he really kind of likes her.
Let me just say that I love Lynsay Sands historicals. They are fun, light, sexy reads that never fail to make me smile and most of the time, laugh out loud a time or two. This book was no different. I so enjoyed reading this and kept wondering what would happen next with Cullen and Evelinde. I just didn’t want to put it down.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5
This book is available from Avon. You can buy it here or here in e-format.
7 comments:
I was looking at this one at the store today. I've seen it around. I really should get it. Light and fun is nice sometimes :).
Thanks, Tracy.
I have a few Lyndsay Sands books inside that I should really get to. You did a great review! It makes me want to start digging through the never ending stack in search of her books.
Amy - it is a fun book. I love her historicals - the bride always does something crazy that has me laughing!
Barbara - I know! I have 4 or 5 of her historicals on my shelves that I haven't read yet and I'm now itching to dig them out. :)
Have you read Julie Garwood? It sounds very much like the golden days of Garwood. I think I need to put Lynsay Sands on my list of authors to try!
cindyS
I just finished this one and I agree, it was really light and cute. I loved Evelinde and I especially loved that Cullen was so..baffled by her. I'll be looking for more books by her in the future.
Great review, babe. :)
CindyS,
This one reminded me exactly of Garwood in her heyday.
Cindy S and Holly - what would be considered Garwood's heyday? Give me some book titles to look at cuz I love books like this one. :)
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