“Scott has a flair for characterization.”
—
Publishers Weekly
TAMED BY A LAIRD
“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Scott has crafted another phenomenal story. The characters jump off the page and the politics and treachery
inherent in the plot suck you into life on the borders from page one. This is the finest in historical romance.”
—RT BOOK
reviews Magazine
“Remarkable… Soars with intrigue, exciting characters, and a wonderful setting.”
“[Scott] instills life and passion in her memorable characters… Few writers have come close to equaling her highly creative
and entertaining stories.”
“Fascinating… fourteenth-century Scotland’s rich history comes alive in this romantic novel full of intrigue.”
“Scott creates a lovely, complex cast… and has a deft touch with thorny period language.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A delightful story filled with romance, passion, humor, and intrigue… Scott makes Scotland come alive.”
—RomanceNovel.tv
“Fast-paced…A super Scottish medieval romance starring two terrific lead characters and a strong support cast who bring out
the essence of the era of the main players.”
“Scott is able to make settings and history come to life…for a read brightened by suspense, wit, and love,
Tamed by a Laird
is a great choice.”
BORDER MOONLIGHT
“4 Stars! Scott crafts an accurate portrait of the snarled politics of the era and the vibrant people who lived, loved, and
dared to keep the peace. Excitement melds with romance in a page-turning adventure.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“A devilishly fun romance novel rich with intrigue, deception, tension, and love ever after. If there was ever a novel to
bring a reader’s smile alive, this is it.”
“Features Scott’s trademarks: strong-willed women and warrior men, mystery and intrigue, dashes of humor and wit, deep characterization,
complex plots, and, above all, historical and geographic accuracy in the days of ancient Scotland.”
—
Sacramento Bee
“Exceptional… Another fabulous book by uber-talented Amanda Scott… She fills our senses with the sights, sounds, smells, touch,
and taste of the great lands and castles of Scotland.”
“Fast-paced… An exciting Border romance with plenty of action… A terrific historical gender war.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“It was hard to put this one down…A pleasure to read.”
“The love story is funny, honest, and flares with both friendship and desire…Simon and Sibylla are outstandingly detailed
and complex characters.”
BORDER LASS
“5 Stars! A thrilling tale, rife with villains and notorious plots… Scott demonstrates again her expertise in the realm of
medieval Scotland.”
“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Readers will be thrilled… a tautly written, deeply emotional love story steeped in the rich history of
the Borders.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“4½ Stars! A wonderful romance with a historical setting full of action, suspense, passion, and a great plot.”
—
TheRomanceReaderConnection.com
“Scott excels in creating memorable characters.”
“Excellent… a charming romance, a tale of murder and intrigue, and an enlightening, entertaining foray into Medieval Scottish
history.”
BORDER WEDDING
“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Not only do her characters leap off the pages, the historical events do too. This is more than entertainment
and romance; this is historical romance as it was meant to be.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“4½ Hearts! A very enjoyable read that is rich in history… Ms. Scott’s next book will be another must-read.”
“5 Stars! Scott has possibly written the best historical in ages!… There was not a part of this story that was not enjoyable…
the best book to come along in a long time.”
“A journey you won’t want to miss! Scott’s gift is her ability to create people you want to know. Another winner!”
“Wonderful… full of adventure and history… Scott is obviously well-versed on life in the fourteenth century, and she brings
her knowledge to the page… an excellent story for both the romance reader and the history buff. I’m anxious to read others
by Scott in the future.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“Scott’s vivid attention to details makes you feel as if you are indeed visiting Scotland each and every time you pick up
her delightful book.”
“A winner… Few authors do medieval romances as consistently excellent as Amanda Scott’s.”
KING OF STORMS
“4 Stars! An exhilarating novel… with a lively love story… Scott brings the memorable characters from her previous novels
together in an exciting adventure romance.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Passionate and breathtaking… Amanda Scott’s
King of Storms
keeps the tension moving as she continues her powerful saga of the Macleod sisters.”
“Intrigue and danger… Readers will enjoy the adventures and sweet romance.”
“A terrific tale starring two interesting lead characters who fight, fuss, and fall in love… Rich in history and romance,
fans will enjoy the search for the Templar treasure and the Stone of Scone.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“Enchanting… a thrilling adventure… a
must
read…
King of Storms
is a page-turner. A sensual, action-packed romance sure to satisfy every heart.”
KNIGHT’S TREASURE
“If you are a fan of historical romance with a touch of suspense, you don’t want to miss this book.”
“Filled with tension, deceptions, and newly awakened passions. Scott gets better and better.”
LADY’S CHOICE
“Terrific… with an exhilarating climax.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“A page-turner… her characters are a joy to read… sure to delight medieval historical fans.”
—
Romance Reviews Today
“Plenty of suspense and action and a delightful developing love story… Another excellent story from Scott.”
PRINCE OF DANGER
“Phenomenal.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“RITA Award–winning Scott has a flair for colorful, convincing characterization.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“Exhilarating… fabulous… action-packed… Fans of fast-paced historical tales… will want to read Amanda Scott’s latest.”
—
Midwest Book Review
LORD OF THE ISLES
“Scott pits her strong characters against one another and fate. She delves into their motivations, bringing insight into them
and the thrilling era in which they live.”
—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Scott’s storytelling is amazing… a captivating tale of intrigue… This is a definite keeper.”
HIGHLAND PRINCESS
“Delightful historical starring two fabulously intelligent lead characters… Grips the audience from the onset and never [lets]
go.”
—
Affaire de Coeur
“Perfect for readers who enjoy romances with a rich sense of history.”
—
Booklist
“A fabulous medieval Scottish romance.”
—
Midwest Book Review
O
THER
B
OOKS BY
A
MANDA
S
COTT
TAMED BY A LAIRD
BORDER MOONLIGHT
BORDER LASS
BORDER WEDDING
KING OF STORMS
KNIGHT’S TREASURE
LADY’S CHOICE
PRINCE OF DANGER
LORD OF THE ISLES
HIGHLAND PRINCESS
THE SECRET CLAN: REIVER’S BRIDE
THE SECRET CLAN: HIGHLAND BRIDE
THE SECRET CLAN: HIDDEN HEIRESS
THE SECRET CLAN: ABDUCTED HEIRESS
BORDER FIRE
BORDER STORM
BORDER BRIDE
HIGHLAND FLING
HIGHLAND SECRETS
HIGHLAND TREASURE
HIGHLAND SPIRITS
THE BAWDY BRIDE
DANGEROUS ILLUSIONS
DANGEROUS ANGELS
DANGEROUS GAMES
DANGEROUS LADY
THE ROSE AT TWILIGHT
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are
used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2009 by Lynne Scott-Drennan
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Tempted by a Warrior
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Contents
A Preview of
Tempted by Warrior
Dedicated
with many thanks to Jim and Jen
for their unwitting suggestion of a wonderful plot device
and for our amazing Cameron
Scott,
born 6 October 2008