Born in Sin: A MacAllisters Novel

by Kinley MacGregor

Book Overview

Stunning Caledonia MacNeely fights an unfamiliar shiver when she is offered in marriage to the infamous 'Lord Sin'. Though Callie fears this mysterious knight--less for the dark whispers that damn him... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038081790X
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Avon
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic

I’m finishing this book and will continue through the series. This novel is by far my favorite. The story of Sin if heart wrenching and gripping. I can’t seem to put it down, eager to see what the next page holds. The characters and storyline kept me engaged and wanting more all the way through!

What a great book!

I always buy my books in series, and this series did not disappoint. This had a lot of emotion I felt like I could be there and understand the world around me. Anyone who likes Historical Romance I say go for it!

Sin is one of my favorite tortured heroes

I've read quite a few of Kinley's books and this is the best so far. This is a novel about the redeeming power of love. Sin is the most tortured hero ever, yet he is a lovable tortured hero who thinks himself unworthy of love since no one has ever loved or accepted him. Despite his tortured life, he hasn't lost his humanity and is capable of great kindness and comes to care for Callie, the woman he is forced to wed. Callie sees through his tough outer shell to the vulnerable, hurting man beneath and wants to soothe his pain. When he finally sleeps with his wife, weeks after the wedding night, she asks him if sex is always like that. He answers that he doesn't know because she's the first woman he's ever slept with. In the end, Sin offers himself up for the ultimate sacrifice (death) all in order to avoid hurting Callie and losing her love. Spoiler: in the end, however, she's the one who rescues him and saves him from his sacrifice. I can't say this about any other novel, but it was an emotional roller coaster ride that I enjoyed almost as much as Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander." The ending was satisfying too; it kept you guessing until almost the last page. The part where he asks her to teach him what love is . . is simply heartrending.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFULLY POIGNANT LOVE STORIES YOU WILL EVER READ!!!!!

This was my favorite of all of her books and I can guarantee that it will bring a tear to the eye of the most hardened historical romance reader. This is the story of Callie (Caledonia) and Sin, one of the bothers in the MacAllisters series. As far as tortured heroes with the most horrific and unspeakable pasts and childhood - Sin wins the award. He doesn't have a proper name as his name is the sin that his mother made in keeping him and birthing him. The horrors that he has suffered will make your heart cringe and the overall sadness that he carries will really rip your heart out. He is devoid of any emotion and has no feelings - he only existis to be the king's right hand - almost a hired killer performing all the King's most dangerous missions. He doesn't care if he lives or dies - all he has is his loyalty to his king and his sword. Callie enters his world and Sin is perplexed why such a beautiful woman gives him the time of day. Callie's manner is delightful and her effervescent and enchanting personally eventually burrows under his skin and she starts to make him laugh and "feel". This is one of the most poignant and heartrending stories you will ever read. The unspeakable horrors that men endured and the brutality that existed in that era is so well portrayed that it is almost heartbreaking that anyone could have survived such appalling conditions in ones early childhood. This is by no means a brutal book. On the contrary, you will sigh and may even grab that Kleenex as the beauty and glory of Sin's and Callie's love story will weave itself in your heart. This was one was a KEEEEEEPER and then some! It is a story that will stay in your heart for a long time and after you are done reading, you will want to start from chapter one again! I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have! Nanette

A STUNNING READ!!!

Captivating and poignant! A truly engrossing tale of beauty and her "beastie"! I loved this book! I'm a huge fan of this writer in both her names, but I have had a few disappointments along the way - 'BORN IN SIN' is not one of them! I could not put this book down - the story grabs you from Page 1, and never lets go! There is so much emotion in this book - from both Sin and Callie, as well as the secondary characters, that one comes away with a satiated feeling. I loved Callie and Sin, and their journey towards awakening Sin's battered and almost non-existent heart (romantically speaking, of course)! Callie is a heroine to remember - strong, patient, beautiful, and truly, truly, a good person. Sin is the lost soul - beaten down, trodden on, made into something almost non-human by his experiences in life. When hope first blossoms in his heart - when he first dares to begin to dream and hope, 'tis a really wonderful thing to behold! I loved Jamie! What a scamp! Simon and the MacAllister brothers are wonderful in their supporting roles. If you like the Scottish/English conflict, and the Heroes born of those times, then this book is for you! There is humour in this book, as well. Callie's final desperate bid for Sin's freedom makes one want to stand up and cheer! Go, girl! Please buy this book! I venture to say you will not be disappointed! Also, don't miss out on the other books about the MacAllister brothers.

A rare find

It takes a truly exceptional book in this day and age to really touch my heart and this book does it. By the third chapter, I knew that this would be one of those rare classic books like Jackson Rule, Wolf and the Dove, Whitney My Love or Keeper of the Dream. The kind that you put on your shelf and reread over and over again. Lord Sin was the first real hero I've read in a long time. He rises above his past and with the help of his brothers and the kind, carves a spot for himself. He is a man respected and feared by everyone. He wants nothing more than what he has until the day his best friend, the king of England makes him promise to wed Caledonia to stop the trouble of the unknown Raider in her clan.Neither Callie nor Sin expect anything from the marriage. Sin expects to annul it as soon as possible while Callie true to her upbringing promises to uphold the church law and be a dutiful wife. But it's not duty that makes her welcome her husband, it's his strong, loving heart. I think I fell in love with Sin while reading Claiming the Highlander, but I had no idea just how wonerful and touching his story would be. Thank you Kinley for writing this book. I have been telling everyone I know to read it. It is filled with lovable, real characters who I can't wait to meet in future books. I saw that Ewan and Simon's books are next and I'm counting down the days to them both.

Wow! Wow! & More Wow!

The moment I finished this book I wanted to pick it up and read it again. This book caught me from the very first page. Sin's story is the saddest think I have ever heard. My heart hurt so much during this book. I loved the way Sin & Callie's relationship played out. I liked Callie's sence of humor and the way she made Sin laugh. In some parts you could almost feel Sin's heart opening up to Callie. This book was truly amazing it is my favorite out of all of Kinley MacGregor books so far. If you are looking for a wonderful story this is for you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.