I find it rare for a book to contain two characters that
evoke greatly different reactions from the reader. Monica
McCarty has managed this feat with her historical romance,
THE VIPER. Bella is a character the reader will like
immediately. She loves her daughter to a fault and is
extremely loyal to her country. Lachlan is the opposite. He
is a man "for hire." His loyalty belongs to whoever pays him
the most. He seems to have no one he truly cares for.
The plot itself is fairly fast-paced. Lachlan is hired to
protect Bella, who has committed more than a few foolish
acts in her loyalty. The two begin to fall in love, though
Lachlan is dubious to this at first. Their relationship is
truly entertaining to read about. The two have plenty of
funny dialogue to keep the reader laughing as the story
progresses .
Monica McCarty creates a great setting for this historical
romance. The reader will be able to picture the environment
easily with the wonderful detail provided. The character
interactions make THE VIPER a invigorating read with an
ending that is more then perfect. Every fan of Historical
romance should pick up this book!
The war for Scotland’s sovereignty rages on—as Robert the Bruce is crowned king and the Highland Guard, his elite fighting force of legendary warriors, battle for land . . . and love. Prized for his snakelike stealth and deadly strikes, Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi is a warrior to enlist but not to trust. His only loyalty is to his purse, his indifference sealed by bitter betrayal. All that changes when Lachlan is tasked to protect and deliver Bella MacDuff to the king’s coronation—and the proud, lushly sensual countess unwittingly challenges him to his greatest battle yet: to love again. Passionate and devoted, Bella has defied Britain’s king and her own husband to place the crown on Bruce’s head, and for this she pays a terrible price: Losing her daughter and her freedom to her husband’s vengeance. Imprisoned with barbaric cruelty, she vows to reclaim her child, even if it means selling her soul—and her body—to a dark, lethal warrior whose eyes glint like steel, but who makes her skin tingle and her breath race. Together they embark on a rogue mission with sinister twists and turns that threatens not only Bella’s gamble to save her daughter—but also her heart.
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