When You Love a Scotsman by Hannah Howell

Sportochick's Musings ~ There are many characters in this book each one is fully developed and interesting making a delightful read for all readers

When You Love a Scotsman

Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen #2

by Hannah Howell

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Publisher ~ Kensington Books

Genres ~ Historical Romance, Western, Scotland

New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell sweeps readers away with the passion-filled adventures of the MacEnroy brothers, seven daring Scotsmen who take on America in her most turbulent days—and capture the hearts of the ladies each is destined to wed . . .

With danger closing in from all sides, Abigail Jenson works tirelessly to protect her small Missouri farm. She doesn’t require saving—but a handsome officer appears on horseback just as ruthless marauders set her cabin ablaze. With nowhere else to turn, Abigail allows the soldier with the seductive Highlander’s gaze to escort her to shelter in a nearby town.

Matthew MacEnroy was reluctant to join his adopted nation’s conflict—until an enemy attack wounded two of his brothers. Bravely doing battle has its price when a proud, independent beauty comes under his watch—no military man can risk the powerful emotions their attraction has unleashed. But when Matthew himself is caught in the crossfire, Abigail leads their long journey home to MacEnroy valley . . . and her caring touch sparks the promise of a bold future together.  

I love the Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen series. Each book is so unique and nothing like the other book to the series. The Author Hannah Howell has always specialized in robust characters that draw the readers into the story and this book is no exception. Filled with rich details of the surroundings and scenes one feels like they are back in time.

Matthew is certainly an interesting male character. His heart is a peaceful one and I find it quite rewarding how he survives the civil war as a Lieutenant with his beliefs intact. 

Abigail's character is rich and robust. A woman that draws the reader into the story by her strength and ability to be strong no matter what. The author does a superb job of showing her weaknesses without making her weak.

There are many characters in this book each one is fully developed and interesting making a delightful read for all readers. But by far my favorite one is precocious Noah who is four years old going on eighty. He adds the much needed humor to this otherwise serious book. And what I mean by serious is the fact it takes place during the civil war where so many people are lost. He caused me to laugh out loud many times throughout the book and I would love to see what type of man he grows up to be.

I give this 5 STARS for being so well written.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

My Reviews of Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen Series 
The Scotsman Who Saved Me #1 - My Review   Amazon 
When You Love a Scotsman #2 - My Review    Amazon

After five years and many rejections, I finally got my first book on the stands in 1988 – Amber Flame – from Leisure Books (reissued a while back under the title His Bonnie Bride).  Also the western – A Taste of Fire published by Kensington in 1988.  (and reissued by them several times since then)  After about 10 years of writing English, Scottish and western historicals for several publishers (even venturing into the occasional pen-name)  I settled in at Kensington writing Scottish historicals.  Thus was born the great Murray clan (and a very prolific clan as well.)  In June 2009 I started a series set in late-Georgian England concerning two connected families – the Wherlockes and the Vaughns.  The first – If he’s Wicked – was that June, the latest – If He’s Tempted – was released April 2013.  My cunning plan is to then do one of the Wherlockes and one of the Murrays each year.  We’ll see how that works.

I grew up in New England and my family (on the maternal side) has been here since the 1630s.  The paternal side is half Nova Scotian and half English.   Met the hubby in England on a trip to meet and greet the English side of the family, bought him a drink in a pub, and the rest is history.  Been married for 42+ years now.  I have two sons, one a graphic artist (Sam) and one a mechanical engineer (Keir), a daughter-in-law who is a teacher (Beth), and three stunningly attractive, highly intelligent grandchildren (boast much?) – Benjamin, Jennifer, and Evelyn Rose.  And they all live within driving distance – hooray.   Being mildly insane I also have five cats – Matilda (high strung), Shadow (who is a little ferally and lives under a chair in my living-room because she does not like the ‘kittens’ I brought home years ago.), the demonic duo – Jackson and Perkins, and the latest addition, Mungo.

When I am not writing – which isn’t often – I play games on the computer, play the piano (took 13 years of lessons when growing up), crochet (very addicting), read, and garden (someday I will conquer the demon weed).

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