Outlaw

Do not believe the reviews that say this book is just about sex only! This book does have numerous hot, scorching love scenes, but that's only one of its good qualities. The hero is loyal, honorable, sincere, protective, stops at nothing to keep his heroine safe from harm & happy. About 1/2 way through the book, they declare their love for one another - this doesn't happen in most romances - in most of the ones I've read, the declaration of love is left for the last few pages of the book. This book had a lot of historical detail, and it was clear to see that Susan Johnson put in time and effort on her historical tellings. The characters are people you care about, and I want to read Robbie's & Roxane's story very soon. It did not bother me that they were prominently featured in the last couple chapters of the book - at that point, Johnnie & Elizabeth weren't ready/able to have physical relations, so why not let Robbie & Roxane have a go at it? I thought it was brilliant. Other characters I love are Redmond, Elizabeth's friend & former bodyguard, and Munro, Johnnie's cousin. I have no idea if either of these fellas has his own book or not, but I sure hope so! Another thing I liked about this book was how Susan Johnson showed us that Johnnie was a hardened rake. She didn't just mention it in passing, she showed us scenes of him in the act. (And that role playing scene with one of his mistresses was super hot!). As far as Johnnie & Elizabeth's scorching love scenes went, I loved both the scenes with the dressmaker, the scene with the bedpost, and the scene with the jewel :) This book had everything - romance, adventure, history, and erotic but not offensive love scenes. I didn't miss the fact that the book, for the most part, isn't technically 'funny'. If you are looking for an out & out humorous read, this isn't the book for you. And, this isn't a cookie cutter, milquetoast romance. This book was excellent, and on a scale of 1-10, it would be at least a 12 for me. Highly recommended. Earns its 5 stars and then some.

This is the second Susan Johnson book I have read - and I am very impressed with both -- the first being Sinful. She has a way of getting you immediately involved with the characters and you really appreciate how the rouge Johnnie had quite a life of fun sexual escapades before he meets Elizabeth and how all that changes once he falls in love for the first time. Since Elizabeth is English and Johnnie is a Laird of the Scots you realize how impossible this love affair will be -- but some times love conquers all and you are really cheering them on all the way. Great love story!!

I liked this book. I like 'em hot, fun and exciting. This was also well done and kept me turning pages like a Lindsey or my Newest favorite "Anything, My Love" by Cynthia Simmons. A sizzling page turner. This was a good read and well written.

I simply love this book it is by far the best SJ book I have ever read. The love between Johnnie and Elizabeth is so pure, sweet and sinful that I wish for my own Johnnie in real life. You can actually feel these two characters love each other very much. The sex scenes are very erotic. When Johnnie kidnapped Elizabeth on her wedding day was "amazing". Unlike many of SJ books that is just full of sex alone this books combines all sex,love,romance,etc. The only fault I found with this book is that the ending was so rush, the author seem to deviate from Johnnie and Elizabeth to Robbie and Roxane(Johnnie's brother). Otherwise this book is "great", if you love romance mixed in with erotic sex scenes, to die for men you must read this book.

After reading the other reviews I was pleasently surprised on how good this book was. The love story between Johnnie and Elizabeth is tender, moving and passionate. I never found myself getting bored with the story, it kept me enthralled. I must add, Johnnie is one STUD! I gave this book five stars because I am a picky reader especially when it comes to romance novels and this one was hard to put down! Give it a try you won't be disappointed!