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Devil of the Highlands

They call him the Devil . . .

He is the most notorious laird of Scotland: fierce, cold, deadly . . . and maybe even worse. Yet Evelinde has just agreed to wed him. Anything, she thinks, is better than her cruel stepmother. Though Evelinde should be wary of the rumors, she can’t help but be drawn to this warrior . . . for the Devil of the Highlands inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything she has ever known.

They may call him whatever they wish, but Cullen, Laird of Donnachaidh, cares only for the future of his clan. He must find a wife, a woman to bear him sons and heed his commands. He has no need for beauty or grace, but one taste of his lovely bride’s sweet lips and the sultry feel of her skin arouse an untamed passion. Perhaps there’s more to marriage than he thought . . .

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5 Stars Review
This book came in great shape. Very fast delivery. I love this author great story.

2 Stars ho hum
Lynsay Sands’ books seem to run hot and cold for me. I loved the “The Chase” another scottish romance so I bought this one hoping it would have the funny, smart dialog and warmth along those lines. This book was one of the ones I’d say was ok, but not memorable–a bit ho hum . The Devil, Cullen, was never at all Devilish-in fact the reader never really gets a sense of why he has earned this name. He was so non-talkative that the connection with Evelinde seemed odd. Although, Evelinde was really pretty simple minded, so I guess it did not matter. Basically, I never felt the real attraction between the two–it seemed like their romance was basically they enjoyed “bedsport” and that the marriage meant Evelinde got away from her evil stepmother. I just wanted more.

3 Stars Wish it was better!
Last year, I read The Key by Lynsay Sands, and found it to be the funniest book I had ever read. It’s about a chastity belt. That book alone has put all of her historicals on my tbr list. So, her latest book, Devil of the Highlands I bought the week it released and was really looking forward to it. It was enjoyable, but really lacked some of her humor. The story line wasn’t original, and the mystery wasn’t anything special. The emotions between the two were great, and both characters were very likable. I loved the opening scenes, they share a passionate kiss before they know that they are betrothed to each other! However, I’ve forgotten most of the story and it’s been shipped off into PBS world.

2 Stars No meat
I liked it enough to try another Lynsay sand book… but it was really one sided from Evelinde’s side and I never got to really know or fall in love with Cullen. There was little to no romance between them… he never really had to defend her or stand up for her. It would have been great to see him tell off the step mom! And why did he carry her everytime she got hurt? Stupid. There was one funny scene where they were unloading the wagon… but other then that this was a very boring story with no meat too it. I mean, I wanted a romance… not just a mystery!

5 Stars Reminds me of another great author
While reading Devil of the Highlands, I was reminded of another author that I liked when she wrote her earlier work. That author is Julie Garwood. Julie had some great fun books when she focused on the Historical Romance area in her earlier days. Today, she is focused more on mystery. I miss the author that she was. Reading this book, I felt like I was reading something close to what Ms. Garwood had written. This made me like the book even more. I even took steps in ordering Ms. Sands other books to see if I’ll get the same experience with them as I did with this one. This is a “read in a day” kind of book. It was hard to put down.

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Devils Bride Cynster Novels

To Have…

When Devil, the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with plucky governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire tom by offering his hand in marriage. No one dreamed this scandalous rake would ever take a bride. And as society mamas swooned at the loss of England’s most eligible bachelor, Devil’s infamous Cynster cousins began to place wagers on the wedding date.

…And To Hold

But Honoria wasn’t about to bend society’s demands and marry a man “just” because they’d been found together virtually unchaperoned. No, she craved adventure, and while solving the murder of a young Cynster cousin fit he ill for a while, she decided that once the crime was solved she’d go off to see the world. But the scalding heat of her unsated desire for Devil soon had Honoria craving a very different sort of excitement. Could her passion for Devil cause her to embrace the enchanting peril of a lifelong adventure of the heart?

TO HAVE. . .

When Devil, the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with plucky governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire tom by offering his hand in marriage. No one dreamed this scandalous rake would ever take a bride. And as society mamas swooned at the loss of Englands most eligible bachelor, Devils infamous Cynster cousins began to place wagers on the wedding date.

. . .AND TO HOLD

But Honoria wasnt about to bend societys demands and marry a man just because theyd been found together virtually unchaperoned. No, she craved adventure, and while solving the murder of a young Cynster cousin fit he ill for a while, she decided that once the crime was solved shed go off to see the world. But the scalding heat of her unsated desire for Devil soon had Honoria craving a very different sort of excitement. Could her passion for Devil cause her to embrace the enchanting peril of a lifelong adventure of the heart?

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Naughty and just postively a wonderful read!
I don’t remember what made me decide to select this series to read, someone mentioned it on PBS I think. So in true me style. I collected all 15 books published in the Cynster series, before reading the first one. And I can say another GREAT choice of mine. This book is wonderfully written. Taking you through a colorful mystery of a family murder, as well as throwing that lovely Regency romance at you. Honoria is a wonderfully strong minded, stubborn female. And she’s put up against the Duke of St Ives Devil Cynster. And what a DEVIL he truly is. He will set any ladies spine a tingling. If you like romance, and you like action. Give this book a read. You will meet the strong clan of Cynster men, their Women, and help solve a murder Mystery.

2 Stars So Glad I Didn’t Buy It
This is the second Stephanie Laurens book I’ve read and it will definitely be my last. I borrowed it because it reviewed so highly, but was disgusted at the end of 30 pages. Like several other reviewers I was incredulous that Devil was planning his marriage to a woman he had just met as his dying young cousin lay steps away. Predictable plot, uninteresting characters with stupid names, and many historical inaccuracies. It was a chore to finish.

5 Stars Devil’s Bride
Devil’s Bride (Cynster Novels) The first in the series of those arousing Cynster Novel’s. This is a grand introduction to the Bar Cynster all very male club. You will immediately become captivated and emotionally attracted to Devil himself. A great tale of romance as hot as you can get. Stephanie Laurens really knows how to rage a fire. Word of advise, keep a hand fan available whenever Devil is in the room with you. Very anxious to meet the rest of the club. Onto “A Rake’s Vow”.

5 Stars LOVE those Cynsters and the story, but Honoria – not so much!
Stephanie Laurens is one of a kind. I love the Cynster family and her series on The Bastion Club. I fell in love with Devil immediately and that is the only reason this gets 5 stars instead of 4. While there is much to admire about Honoria’s character and independence, many times I just wanted someone to slap her. Like Olympia Dukaukis’ character slapped Shirley McClain’s character in Steel Magnolias.

Honoria was too independent to the point of being not a believable character. I still love the book, the story and the Cynster family and friends.

4 Stars I really enjoyed this book, but where’s my “I love you!”
*gasp* Where’s my “I love you?” I never realized how important this was until I finished this book and realized our hero never says it to his heroine. I even went back and skimmed through the book again, sure I had missed it. Grrrr.

Besides that, this was a really good book. I enjoyed it, immensely. Devil was adorable, with his puffed up sense of importance, and Honoria was exactly the type of no nonsense woman he needed to keep him in line. These two have quite a love affair and the fact that it had plenty of sexy love scenes was just icing on the cake. The book starts out with a bang, with the murder of Devil’s cousin which Honoria happened to come across right at the end. This forces our hero and heroine to spend the night together and of course the following morning everyone thinks they have been caught in flagrante delicto. Devil then proceeds to inform everyone that he will be marrying Miss Honoria as soon as his period of mourning for his cousin is over. Honoria is quite adamant that they will not be marrying but with the sort of suave manipulations that Devil has been using all his life, he soon manuevers her right where he wants her. Into his arms and into his bed.

Their lovemaking was just so much fun! I loved how Devil wanted a clear and concise declaration from Honoria that she was accepting his suit before he allowed her to seduce him. I laughed when he said that, then kicked her out of his bedroom. Priceless.

The plot involving the entire Cynster family was at first pretty intricate but it quickly turns into a tried and true battle over title and money. Stephanie Laurens threw in enough twists and turns to make it fresh and interesting, though, and the villain was dastardly enough to make it all worthwhile.

This was my first Cynster book and I enjoyed it all so much. I loved all the new characters, especially all the Cynster men and I am looking forward to reading more and testing out their invincibility complex once all these delicious men find their own ladies. All the men seem to have their own sense of personality and flair and they all seemed so mysterious and intriguing. It was extremely enjoyable reading about the scion of this proud and noble family, Devil Cynster, and how he fell so hard and fast for Honoria. While he may never say, “I love you,” it was plain as day he did, so it wasn’t too bad. There is a scene when he thinks Honoria has betrayed him and his cold anger and jealousy was thrilling and shiver inducing and believable as only a man in love could be. I can’t wait to read more.

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