The Highlander's Stolen Bride

Lady Rosalyn Carmichael has been forced into hiding from her stepbrother, Calder. His plot to gain her portion of the inheritance has Rosalyn frightened not just for herself, but for anybody that aids her as well. Despite misgivings and erotic fantasies, she accepts Derek's offer of protection and accompanies him to his Scottish castle. Derek Hardwicke is a Scottish highland laird. Because of his father's disastrous marriage to an English woman, Derek's clan expects him to marry a Scottish lass. He's not prepared for the intensity of his reaction to Rosalyn and is determined not to act on it. He offers her his protection and the safety of his castle. Keeping his hands off Rosalyn may prove to be too much for him though, especially once she makes her sexual desires known. Deep into her dream about Derek, Rosalyn is rudely wakened by a foul man standing over her bed demanding that she get up. Calder has once again found her. Refusing to endanger her friends, Rosalyn is about to go quietly with Calder's hired thug when her bedroom door bursts open and Derek thwarts the attempted abduction. He wouldn't have been there at all if he hadn't become restless and ventured toward where she was staying with his friend, Clarisse. Clarisse is a very smart woman and she realizes that Rosalyn needs protection, and Derek is just the man for the job. His castle is in a remote area of Scotland. It'd be the perfect solution to alleviate the threat from Calder. When Derek catches Rosalyn packing her bags, preparing to leave with no place to go, he tells her to finish packing, he's taking her to Scotland with him. Derek has plenty of problems of his own, some of them Rosalyn's presence will compound, but he refuses to leave her in the care of others. THE HIGHLANDER'S STOLEN BRIDE is the third installment in Melanie George's PLEASURE SEEKERS series. While the word "Highlander" gracing the cover of this book attracted me, it was Rosalyn's boldness in her sexual desires that enthralled me. Combine that with a fantastic plot, emotionally charged situations, and characters that you can't decide whether to love or hate and you have a truly delightful storyline. I knew that Calder wouldn't give up on getting to Rosalyn, but the way he went about it is so appallingly devious and unexpected that it's a stroke of genius. Derek's major problems are all very mysterious, until a secret his father left behind is revealed. I'm fascinated by Derek's illegitimate half-brother, Ethan. He's all bad boy one minute and savior the next. I'm really hoping to see more of him in a future book. THE HIGHLANDER'S STOLEN BRIDE is a book I'm sure readers' will enjoy from the very first page to the last. Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

I've seen that some authors are writing hotter books, and having met a few I know that many of them are forced (or strongly suggested) by their publishing houses to write steamier novels. Some authors can pull it off. Others can't. Melanie George is in the former group. While I love her "regular" hot and spicy books, I found THSB just as engaging. She managed to make the story hotter, but not pornographic like many other writers do. I found the hero, Derek, to be a typical fantastic MG character. Her heroes truly are the best. And the heroine, Rosalyn, was just as strong and no-nonsense as her counterparts. These two characters are perfect for one another. Score another point for a winning book from Melanie George.

I just finished this book and all I can say is I LOVE DEREK! This is one of my most favorite reads by Melanie George. She always has the best male heroes. This book can easily be read alone, but I would advise reading the other book in the series - The Pleasure Seekers and Naughty or Nice - to get the full dynamics of the boys of this most exclusive bachelorhood.

Rosalyn has managed to flee from her stepbrother again. While in London, she meets Derek at a ball. From the moment she sets her eyes on Derek, Rosalyn is intensely attracted to him. Derek is enchanted by Rosalyn as well. Deciding to protect her, Derek takes Rosalyn to his castle in Scotland. Derek and Rosalyn explore their attraction for each other and their growing passion has no boundaries. But Rosalyn is not out of danger. Even with Derek taking on the roles of Rosalyn's protector and lover, they still have many obstacles in their path toward love and happiness. The Highlander's Stolen Bride is a great book! It's hot, romantic and ever so suspenseful. Derek's desire and attraction to Rosalyn is intense. Rosalyn's longing for Derek is innocent but very passionate. I loved the fieriness of their romance! I also enjoyed the story involving the supporting characters. They were complex and well-written, adding a great deal to the development of the plot and the main characters. I almost enjoyed them as much as Rosalyn and Derek. The Highlander's Stolen Bride has a thrilling plot that is well constructed. I was curious and eager to find out who were the true villains. This latest installment in the Pleasure Seekers Series is terrific! I enthusiastically recommend The Highlander's Stolen Bride. Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

As a long time fan, I'll say it again - `No one does sensual quite like Ms. George'! Between the dialogs or between the sheets, she sets the stage with emotionally charged reads with some of the most dynamic and memorable heroes and heroines that will remain with you long after you set down the book. In the latest entry to the `Pleasure Seekers' series, the English Lady Rosalyn Carmichael is on the run from an evil step brother whose nefarious plan is to wed, then kill her in order to gain her inheritance. Along the way she is introduced to Derek, a highland laird who is the epitome of all her sensual dreams and the attraction between them is a mutual thing. Derek is a member of the self proclaimed `pleasure seekers' whose rule in seeking pleasure was to never seduce a LADY or an INNOCENT. As both those attributes apply to Rosalyn, she is still an unbelievable temptation, even if she is English. When Derek thwarts a kidnapping attempt he offers his protection and brings Rosalyn home to his clan. As the laird, Derek is expected to marry a longtime childhood friend and bind their clans together. Rosalyn has awakened a passion he'd never felt before and he would have to choose between allegiance to his clan or lose something more precious, especially if he can't uncover and stop the evil and danger that has followed Rosalyn to the Highlands. Ms. George is a true genius at charging up the pages with steamy and sensually stimulating reads with ultra sexy heroes! This is a must read for those who like to see the cold Scottish highlands burn HOT!