The Maid of Lorne

Needless to say, as a mother of three, I don't have a lot of time to read. This book however, only took me one day. It was even better then my last trip to Scotland,which was, two weeks ago. Terri Brisbin is a master short storyteller. Her characters are thoroughly three deminsional. You've cemented in me, a great fan, Terri! Cheers and I can't wait for the next Highland love story.

What's an honorable heiress to do when presented the choice of dying or marrying the enemy who's conquered her castle home? Lara, Maid of Lorne, has to do whatever it takes to protect her motherless siblings, and if that means marrying Sebastien of Cleish, then that's what she'll do. But Lara won't make marriage easy for him. A clash of wills soon ensues, and as time goes on, the two began to respect each other...but will they fall in love? An engrossing look at the time of Robert the Bruce, Terri Brisbin creates memorable characters that will pull you into caring for them. Lara is spirited and brave, and the pinnacle that holds her family and its home together. The arrival of Sebastien into her life is one of torture for her, but soon turns into one of longing. Even if you don't know the history of the medieval times, then let the enjoyable The Maid of Lorne whet your appetite for a tale of love, honor and the couple who find happiness together. You won't want to miss reading The Maid of Lorne for stellar story-telling and memorable characters.

This was my first Terri Brisban Book and I definitely am ordering more. The story and characters were very well created and I could so feel with them and it was a wonderful historical love story. I would definitely keep this on the shelf for another read.

Setting Scotland - 1308 --- Sebastien of Cleish, a bastard by birth was also the most trusted warrior and spymaster to The Bruce. He stood outside the impregnable gates of Dunstaffnage Castle and recalled the words of his king with regard to Lara, the Maid of Lorne -- "Wed or dead by nightfall, Sebastien, and I'll be wanting proof of either one." Holding Lara's brother Malcolm and her younger sister Catriona hostage, Lara was left with little choice but to open the gates. Facing Sebastien with courage and determination Lara acquiesced to his terms and would be wed that very day to the enemy. Torn between loyalties to her clan and the passion she felt for the enemy that was now her husband, Lara battled her emotions with mixed feelings. She hated the fact that her treacherous body reacted so pleasurably from the touch of Sebastien, yet at the urging and taunts from her cousin and wanting so much to regain the love of her father, Lara felt compelled to hand over information that would put her husband at risk and have tragic results for people she'd come to care for. Though he came to admire her courage, Sebastien knew that though he might pleasure and conquer Lara's body, it was her heart that he most wanted to capture. Brisbin once again delivers a well-written and sensually laden emotional read. Her characterizations of Sebastien and Lara, along with the secondary characters are all very well-defined inviting the reader to share their joys, sorrows and anguish. Ms. Brisbin once again delivers marvelously a tale rich in action and passion!