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X Marks The Scot (2013)

by Victoria Roberts(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1402270097 (ISBN13: 9781402270093)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Sourcebooks Casablanca

series

Bad Boys of the Highlands

review 1: Declan is a rogue. A verra, verra handsome rogue. As a third son it was his strongest talent and he went with it. Unlike his brothers he was not lethal with a sword but he shot an arrow with pinpoint accuracy. This became crucial later in the story when King James is shot by an arrow that could only have been done by someone with exceptional ability.Liadain is a healer. But she's also much more than that. Her brother was the "bloody Campbell" from the previous book and an enemy of the MacGregors. She has been ordered to marry Declan. Neither are happy about this although Declan also receives the Campbell castle in the deal. Both are in shock with the change in destiny each must adjust to.The stress is real for this relationship and therefore the journey is interes... moreting. I liked the secret rooms and pathways within the castle but nothing was done with them for this story.
review 2: I really, really enjoyed X Marks the Scot. I didn't realize it was part of a series when I first picked it up, and while it does read as a standalone I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I read the previous book in the series and there are probably quite a few spoilers for the first book. However, despite this I did really love this book. There were great characters, humor, romance, witty banter and beneath that - a rather clever and carefully organized plot to overthrow the King. I loved Liadain Campbell - she is currently my favorite heroine. Smart, witty, determined, compassionate, kind, classy and solid (not prone to overreacting or dramatics, or extreme hot/cold attitude - that was Declan) - I adored her. More than that the book doesn't just state her characteristics, it shows them. I knew from the moment Liadain was confronted with her past (and his new wife) that I was going to like her - she handled that situation with real class and dignity. I came to like her even more throughout the book. Liadain is not afraid to speak up to Declan and make her position known (which given his character is completely necessary). More than that, she repeatedly tries to make the best out of the situation they find themselves in - and I admired her for being upfront and blunt about it. There are no games being played by her. Don't get me wrong she had her own failings and insecurities, but I was completely drawn to her. Declan was complimentary to Liadain in that he was the irrepressible to her calm, and extremely frustrating at times. I swear, Declan had more mood swings and changes than any PMSing woman I've ever met - he went hot and cold, back and forth so quickly it was almost dizzying at times. He really hates the Campbell's (more precisely Liadains - now deceased brother Archibald), but he frustrated me a lot because of his back and forth - he went from being friendly to being downright vicious. He was particularly commenting about her lack of innocence against her after they married, the hypocrite (like he can talk - lets not even get into how many women he's been with). Thankfully that didn't last too long. And he was the only of the three brothers that seemed to be holding the fact Liadain was a Campbell against her (though this was tenuous at best - because Liadain is nothing like her brother - and he knew it). I did like Declan, he was suffering his own insecurities and doubts. When he wanted to he was quite charming and kind and very likable. When he wasn't I wanted to smack him over the head with something heavy and hard. I appreciated getting both their views (otherwise I might have hated Declan, but since we also get his side of things he was easier to semi-understand). I loved their banter when they were in a good patch, and the light teasing and playfulness they shared. This book mainly focuses on their relationship which I appreciated but if you read carefully you see signs of the other plot (against the King) going on - even if they don't quite make sense until towards the end. The secondary plot was interesting - I wasn't quite sure how they planned to do what they did until it was revealed (or what Declan's part, if any would be). I did also enjoy a lot of the secondary characters (with the exception of the baddies of course). It was a pleasant and very enjoyable read - not as much action as I thought it would have but plenty of emotion. 4.5 stars. less

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