The Wedding (Lairds' Fiancees #2) by Julie Garwood // BOOK REVIEW

I read this on ebook and I'm 15% into it when I realized it’s not for me. I didn’t put it down though. I’ve read the first book and I absolutely loved it so I thought maybe I’m gonna like it later on.

I love Connor’s character though. Like Alec (from The Bride), he is a great warrior. Nice bod, nice looks and arrogant attitude. Behind that perfect chiselled face and nice built lies a boy with a tender heart who only wants justice for his father’s death.

Brenna on the other hand is so annoying. She’s so childish and such a push-over. I’m so irritated with her that I think that’s the main reason why I can’t love the book. Also, there are lots and lots of miscommunication scenes in this book that I get exasperated. My irritation to Brenna grew when she finally met Alec (come on, he’s my man from book one). Like, I don’t understand, Jamie can’t even sway Alec from the first book and I think Jamie is so brave and has a strong personality. And in this book, Brenna, the childlike girl, can say anything in front of Alec. Okay. Wow. I also don’t like the way how she interacted with Jamie. I don’t know but in this book, the strong qualities of the characters (Alec and Jamie) on book one was the complete opposite of the qualities portrayed in this book (e.g. Jamie will never cry no matter how afraid she is but in this book she cried like a baby).

Also, what I don't understand in both book 1 and 2 is that why do they (the Lairds) hate it when their English wives talk about their English families? It pained my heart (maybe because I'm a family-oriented kind of girl).

Anyway, though I kinda don’t like the whole book, it’s a cute read in general. No plot much. Just a feel good book.

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

It's a classic plot: a marriage of convenience that lays the groundwork for true love. 

1119. Journeying from England to Scotland to wed a highlander, Lady Brenna had resigned herself to the arranged match. But when a band of fierce, painted warriors captured her en route, she fearlessly met their demand to marry their leader -- the quick-tempered laird Connor MacAlister. She couldn't know that her capture was merely the first act of vengeance against her betrothed, Connor's sworn enemy.

Brenna harbored no illusions that her husband was in love with her; after a hasty forest wedding, MacAlister assured her she could return home once she had borne him a son. But she could not deny that she had once proposed to MacAlister -- ten years ago, when she was just a child, and the visitor to her father's castle charmed her with his dazzling, unexpected smile. Now, as she sets out to win the brave chieftain whom she has come to adore, a legacy of revenge ensnares Brenna in a furious clan war -- and only her faith in her gallant hero can save her....

About the Author

Julie Garwood is an American writer of over twenty-seven romance novels in both the historical and suspense subgenres. Over thirty-five million copies of her books are in print, and she has had at least 24 New York Times Bestsellers. She has also written a novel for young adults called A Girl Named Summer.

Find Julie on her website / Goodreads

The Bride (Lairds' Fiancees #1) by Julie Garwood // BOOK REVIEW

Historical / Medieval Romance have always been so appealing to me. Men in horses and warrior boots who are skilful in battle are so damn hot, right? So I am out in Goodreads looking for medieval romance and it’s in the top list so I immediately keep in my library.

I love Jamie’s character so much. I can identify with her bubbly personality and her love for her family. She’s the youngest among Baron Jamison’s daughters and yet she’s the bravest and most responsible of them all. I can relate with her personality in a way that I would definitely go the distance just to protect my family.

Alec’s character, on the other hand, is quite the opposite of Jamie’s. He’s very attractive and brave and I love how he stirs her blood by throwing insults (?) that are not quite insults at all.

I like their exchange of words when they’re both trying to stir each other. There are times when I was reading this book that I will suddenly giggle around the corner because I’ve remembered scenes from their first night. The book is both hot and funny. The plot, the setup and the characters are so well-written I so loved it.

This is the first book I’ve read of Julie Garwood and I loooooved it. This is going to be one of my favourite historical romance books.

I love me some Kincade!

Also, throughout the book, I was imagining Alexandra Daddario. Just sharing.

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

The Bride sweeps readers back to the savage beauty of medieval Scotland....

By the king's edict, Alec Kincaid, mightiest of the Scottish lairds, must take an English bride. And Jaime the youngest daughter of Baron Jamison, is his choice. From his first glimpse of the proud and beautiful English lady, Alec felt a burning hunger stir within him. This was a woman worthy of his fearless warrior's spirit. And he aches to touch her, tame her, possess her...forever.

But with the wedding vows, Jamie pledges her own secret oath: She will never surrender her love to this Highland barbarian. He was everything her heart warned her against -- an arrogant, brooding scoundrel whose rough good looks and seductive embrace fire her blood. But when strange accidents begin to threaten Jamie's life and an old rumor that Alec killed his first wife spreads anew, something far more dangerous than desire threatens to conquer her senses.

About the Author

Julie Garwood is an American writer of over twenty-seven romance novels in both the historical and suspense subgenres. Over thirty-five million copies of her books are in print, and she has had at least 24 New York Times Bestsellers. She has also written a novel for young adults called A Girl Named Summer.

Find Julie on her website / Goodreads