A Scotsman in Love

By Karen Ranney

Book Overview

Running from their pasts Margaret Dalrousie was once willing to sacrifice all for her calling. The talented artist would let no man interfere with her gift. But now, living in a small Scottish cottage... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061252433
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Avon
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Deeply Emotional Love Story!

It's not all the time I read a book that makes me cry. I get weepy-eyed easily enough, but to actually have the tears flowing, that's different. By the second chapter of this book, I was already weepy-eyed. And then by chapter 8 I was in tears. The pain and loneliness of Margaret and Robert was a constant build up to a pivotal scene that hit both of their wounded souls. You could not help but feel their suffering and loss. While there was not a single look of longing or a kiss or a simple brushing of skin in the first 200 and some pages, I could not put the book down. The inner struggles and demons that each of them battle captivated me and broke my heart; Robert with the terrible and tragic loss of his wife and daughter, and Margaret suffering from a brutal attack. As much as I love a nice dose of hands-on between the h/h, I also don't mind stories like this one, where the romance is so subtle, it seems nearly non-existent. But when eyes are finally opened and that first contact is made, the intense power is such a rush. And man oh man, did I get one hell of a rush. So completely worth the wait. I loved every bit of this book. It was a nice change to not read how the two can think of nothing but rip each others clothes off and get freaky almost from the get go. Their interactions and conversations eventually lead to them wondering why they began to think of the other and often searched the other out, if just for a glimpse. Each of them together helped to mend the pain and loneliness of the other. A superbly written sorrowful tale of two people struggling to find life within themselves. A hauntingly beautiful love story.

An AMAZING Story!!

WOW! This was a strange depressing *extremely* wonderful story!! Think along the vein of "Wuthering Heights." The journey is a long very long - sad one; hard to stick with sometimes, but the end of the journey - was so beautiful - and poignantly written! And the "sigh" of the house and scene that followed at the end, I actually felt my heart sigh along with them! And then I cried. I did have a couple thoughts along the way but by the time I reached the end I didn't care about them. It's a rare story! Not everyone will like it but those who do will love it!! I would give anything to see a movie made of this because it would be one of those rare and wonderful classics that stand the test of time; like "Gone With The Wind" or "Wuthering Heights." Brava Ms. Ranney!! Oh...and this is the *first* PB I will keep a copy of. Enjoy! =) Cheers!

A Beautifully Told and Deeply Touching Romantic Tale!

"There will come a moment when you want to smile," she said softly. "Even despite yourself, you'll begin to live, to want to. The human heart finds a way through the darkness." ~ Karen Ranney Margaret Dalrousie--a very talented and well known portrait artist--had lived in Russia for several years as a "darling' of the Imperial Russian Court. She had her art--was completely devoted to it--and knew where she was going in life and exactly what she was meant to do... until... she becomes the victim a terrible assault. And, unfortunately, when she reveals the details of her attack and that the possible culprits were "royals" she then loses the Empress's patronage. With no chance of getting any new commissions, and the source of her income gone, she goes home to Scotland. However, soon after her return Margaret realizes the psychological strain of her terrible ordeal has not only robbed her of her ability to paint, but also of her sense of self... because up until this point of her life everything she is, thinks or feels has been inexorably intertwined with her art. Now pennilessness and at brink of starvation--with no way to support herself--she is fortuitously given ownership of Blackthorne Cottage, a small house located on the estate of the Earl of Linnet, by an anonymous benefactor. There, believing her dreams have all slipped through her fingers, Margaret passes her days with long solitary walks and quiet contemplation; desperately trying to recuperate both in body and spirit, and find new meaning for her life. But she doesn't realize her peaceful refuge is about to be disrupted by the return of a completely exasperating Earl... Robert McDermott, the Earl of Linnet, has been living in France for the past three years and has now come home to Scotland to fulfill his responsibilities to his title, his home and his people--everything that was left to languish during his extended absence. But this is not a pleasant homecoming for him--he's mourning the loss of his beloved wife and daughter who were killed in a carriage accident that he barely survived. And Robert's still not completely recovered; physically he has pain--though he tries to hide it--and he limps when he's tired or overexerts himself. Mentally, he's still steeped in grief. But by returning to Glengarrow--his home--his family's home--Robert knows he must now face his emotional heartache... all the anguish of his loss, and all the bittersweet memories of their happy life before the accident. He knows, as well, he must to come to terms with the "ghosts" that linger in his home, in his heart, and in his mind before he can accept that his life has been forever changed, but that his life will go on. Time alone is what he thinks he'll need, and the restful seclusion of the countryside surrounding Glengarrow is the perfect place for that. But he doesn't know his sanctuary has been invaded by a completely infuriating female... Both Robert and Margaret will soon find out that

Great read about wounded souls coming together

I loved this book-it's the best Ranney has written for some time-I couldn't put it down. I know other reviewers have had reservations including how quickly Maggie went to bed with the Earl, but somehow it worked for me because I had felt the passion that had built up between them. Lovely story about relationships, healing and love.

excellent

i could not put this book down, the characters flew off the pages, it was such a deep story, and so well written that you felt every emotion. I truly truly recommend to anyone who likes deep stories - and I did not agree that she was obsessed with her painting, it was who she was! Painting clarified her life and personality and it was an imporatant element of the story. I loved this book.