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An American in Scotland

An American in Scotland, March 2016
Maclain #3
by Karen Ranney

Avon
384 pages
ISBN: 0062337521
EAN: 9780062337528
Kindle: B00YMUD1WS
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"A beautifully written tale of secrets and passion."

Fresh Fiction Review

An American in Scotland
Karen Ranney

Reviewed by Kimia Safavi
Posted February 22, 2016

Romance Historical

AN AMERICAN IN SCOTLAND, the third book in the Maclain series by Karen Ranney, is a beautifully written tale of deceit, danger, and passion. The story starts with Rose traveling to Scotland to sell cotton to the Scottish branch of Maclain's family. She desperately needs to convince Duncan Maclain to purchase her cotton. Since she doesn't know the Scottish family, she hides her true identity and doesn't correct them when they assume she is the widow of their American cousin. Duncan Maclain's goal has been to save his inherited mill and his workers, while supporting his family. He doesn't have time for adventures or love, but one look at the beautiful Rose and he decides to take a risk and travel with her during the war to America even though he is determined to resist her beauty and the simmering attraction. One kiss shows him that he loses his mind around Rose. So what happens when the truth comes to light, can Rose and Duncan put away their pride and discovers their true feeling? Karen Ranney is a talented author, and her stories keeps you enthralled and fascinated. Her heroines are stubborn, headstrong, and spirited, and even though they may deceive, you will love them. Her heroes are adorable, strong and gentlemen. Her villain are...well there are words for her villains. AN AMERICAN IN SCOTLAND is a wonderful Scottish tale of two stubborn people with pride and love for their family. Rose is one of those heroines who puts herself in danger to protect her family and slaves, and Duncan puts himself in danger because of Rose, who has the kindest heart. AN AMERICAN IN SCOTLAND is a story of danger, secrets, lies and passion with great plot. I highly recommend this Scottish romance.

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SUMMARY

Rose MacIain is a beautiful woman with a secret. Desperate and at her wits' end, she crafts a fake identity for herself, one that Duncan MacIain will be unable to resist. But she doesn't realize that posing as the widow of the handsome Scotsman's cousin is more dangerous than she knew. And when a simmering attraction rises up between them, she begins to regret the whole charade. Duncan is determined to resist the tempting Rose, no matter how much he admires her arresting beauty and headstrong spirit. When he agrees to accompany her on her quest, their desire for each other only burns hotter. The journey tests his resolve as their close quarters fuel the fire that crackles between them. When the truth comes to light, these two stubborn people must put away their pride and along the way discover that their dreams of love are all they need.


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