The Laird Takes a Bride: The Penhallow Dynasty

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"A bright, intelligent, heart-tugging romance. - Kirkus

Lisa Bernes Penhallow Dynasty series continues as a Highlander marries against his will

and discovers he may have found the perfect bride

Alasdair Penhallow, laird of his clan and master of Castle Tadgh, is forced to end his carefree bachelorhood, thanks to an ancient decree that requires him to marry. But Alasdairs search for a biddable wife comes to a screeching halt when Fate serves up Fiona Douglass. Prickly as a thistle, Fiona challenges him at every turn, rendering herself surprisingly irresistible. Her love would be a prize indeed . . . if Alasdair could accept it.

Fiona gave her heart once, and doesnt plan to repeat that folly. Yet she finds herself drawn to Alasdairs intelligence and strength, and the passion he incites goes well beyond her expectations for whats only a marriage of expedience. Despite herself, shes falling in love with her husband.

But theres a high wall between themand Fionas not sure it can ever be torn down.

Reviews

[...] with Bernes skill for storytelling and a charming cast of characters along with a hefty amount of sensuality these proud, stubborn lovers find what they need. RT Book Reviews (4 stars) With her sophomore effort, Berne shows a special mastery for characters who hide their feelings, even from themselves, and yearn, even when they dont realize it. A difficult love scene is also brilliantly rendered. A bright, intelligent, heart-tugging romance. Kirkus Reviews Romance newcomer Berne scores again with the second scintillating installment in her superbly written Penhallow Dynasty series [...] delivering another triumphant mix of sparkling wit and sophisticated sensuality. Booklist A sometimes humorous, sometimes eerie, sometimes dangerous courtship [...] If marriage-of-convenience is your catnip, youll enjoy this one. Heroes & Heartbreakers A very enjoyable read, filled with some heartbreak, some pain [...] a strong-willed couple, and a realistic romance with a satisfying happy ever after. Romance Reviews Lisa Berne gives the marriage of convenience trope clever, unforeseen, and fabulous twists [...] A perfectly fabulous book, intelligent, unusual, and unique;The Laird Takes a Brideis not to be missed! Buried Under Romance What a grand, subtle, romantic tour-de-force!The Laird Takes a Brideis an incredibly arresting tale filled with intelligence, foreboding, suspense and a beautiful romance. Prepare to be amazed! Romance Junkies

Author Bio

Lisa Berne read her first Georgette Heyer book at fourteen, and was instantly captivated. Later, she was a graduate student, a teacher, and a grant writer - and is now an author of historical romance, with her first three books set in Regency-era Britain. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.