How to Abduct a Highland Lord (1) (The MacLean Curse Series)

Karen Hawkins' books are all over the place - from very disappointing to very entertaining. This is one falls somewhere in between boring and occasionally entertaining. Characters are rather superficial and a second reading did not improve matters.

I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. I usually do not like elements in romance novels such as Fiona being able to alter the weather based on her moods, but that aspect of the book did not take away from my enjoyment of Fiona and Jack's story. I understand the complaint others have of Fiona being too judgmental of Jack considering she forced him into the marraige. I was able to tolerate this aspect of Fiona's character because she wanted him to take their marriage seriously because she loved him. Once I learned of the "powers" Fiona and her brothers had concerning the weather, I immediately dismissed the future books in this series. However, by the end of this book, I wanted to know more about her brothers and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series. Karen Hawkins' humorous and engaging writing style is a talent not to be missed.

Reading through the other reviews I almost let this little gem slip away. So jump back in and grab this charmer for some smart, fairly reasonable, silly fun. Knowing the history of feuding families, I can understand why a lady would make such a desparate attempt at a solution by kidnapping and marrying the male of the opposing family. What makes the story enjoyable is the couple have a pleasant past and so their marriage is really not so--tedious! Finally, a touch of paranormal creates images you can just imagine explaining to the rest of the neighbors and servants--like why is it raining--err, hailing--in just one spot?! Relax and enjoy with some lemon tea and a chocolate chip scone and dream of kidnapping your own rich, handsome, skilled English lord.....ahhh Spring!

I loved this book. It is fast and fun and Fiona is a great heroine. The sexual tension was thick and the intiguing element of the curse added some great fun to the story. Fiona MacLean is a member of the cursed MacLean family. Long ago, she had a lost love relationship with notorious Black Jack Kincaid. Now, she needs his help to avoid a family fued. That's when the fun begins -- can Jack help Fiona without falling back in love with her? Can she resist him? If you haven't read this book, you'll want to! It's a terrific story with laugh out loud funny moments and a very tender love story.

I found this book engaging. Fiona is a true gem and I would enjoy reading more about the MacLean Family. I couldn't put it down. Karen Hawkins has a wonderful talent of mating strong willed women with just the right type of men. The weather touch was a wonderful add on. By the end of the book I was wondering what kind of weather I should expect next. Good job Karen!! Keep up the great work.

Karen Hawkins delights fans of Scottish Romance once again in this first of a new series about the highland MacLean Family. Black Jack Kincaid had his roguish heart broken years ago when the beautiful green-eyed Fiona MacLean refused his offer of marriage. After years of drinking and wenching he wakes up from being drunk and unconscious on a road to London to discover he is now wed to Fiona. When her brother Callum is murdered and a Kincaid is blamed, Fiona has no choice but to abduct and marry this handsome auburn-haired, blue-eyed rogue in order to halt the MacLean-Kincaid life-long feud. After all, the MacLean's only power, other than their good looks, is the ability to make it rain and thunderstorm! When Jack is determined that his marriage will not affect his rogue lifestyle, he flees with Fiona to his London home in order to be in control of the relationship. Once there Fiona's beauty, passion, and kindness begins to warm Jack's cold heart. London experiences a stormy season as the MacLean brothers follow to make sure their little sister is happy in her new marriage. An ex-lover of Jack's who wants him back in her bed and a member of the Campbell family who wants revenge, get in the act to make trouble. When attempts on Fiona's life are made, Jack and Fiona return to Scotland, where the mystery of Callum's death and attempts on Fiona's life are unveiled. The story is sexy, witty, fast paced and pure regency highland fun!