Scandal's Bride (A Cynster Novel)
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"He will father your children..."
When Catriona Hennessy, honorable Scottish Lady of the Vale, received this prediction, she was exceedingly aghast. How could she unite with a rake like Richard Cynster--a masterful man with a scandalous reputation? More shocking still was her guardian's will that decreed she and Richard be wed within a week! Though charmed by his commanding presence, and wooed by his heated kisses, she would not--could not--give up her independence.
So she formed a plan to get the heir she needed without taking wedding vows.Richard was just as stunned by the will's command. Marriage had not previously been on his agenda, but lately he'd been feeling rather...restless. Perhaps taming the lady was just the challenge he needed. But can he have the rights of the marriage bed without making any revealing promises of love?
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After going through the first two Cynsters books, I'd have to say that Scandal's Bride is, by far, the most enjoyable read out of three Cynsters I've read.
If you're familiar with Laurens' books, you will know that her stories are mostly set during the 1800's, featuring strikingly handsome, warrior-like men (not that I have any complain whatsoever) and the classic DID (damsel-in-distress). But make no mistake, the heroines are not the weak, air-in-the-head type.
Catriona, by far, is the most intriguing character I've come across from Laurens' books. She's a witch. I think this is the first time ever I read about a witch in Laurens' writings. But the fact that Catriona's character does not overpower that of Richard Cynster is just nice. In fact, they compliment each other perfectly.
Scandal's Bride is, in a way, different from other Stephanie Laurens' historical romance. And a good different at that.
