Tamed by a Laird (Galloway Trilogy Book 1)

Nice read

I highly recommend this book for you to read. I found it very interesting and entertaining. I read all of her books.

Amanda Scott is one of my favoite historical romance authors. I've enjoyed her books and if you want more suggestions regarding this author I suggest Lord of the Isles, Lady's Choice or Highland Brides. Enjoy!!!

Amanda Scott's books are always entertaining to the point they are hard to put down. I read them much too quickly.

Tamed by a Laird is a Scottish romance that brings together two strong characters. Jenny is a landowner, who has recently become betrothed to her uncle's doltish brother in-law. Jenny is used to independence, faced with a future of womanly chores and child rearing, she longs for one, last, big adventure. Jenny gets more than she asked for when her walk with a traveling entertainment troupe turns into a mysterious debacle.Sir Hugh has been sent by his brother in-law to fetch his impulsive brother's soon to be bride, least there be any scandal. He finds Jenny quite quickly but allows her the adventure she craves while he tries to solve the mystery.I enjoyed the Scottish culture and the time period of this novel. It was before the days of the printing press or other modern novelties, when people traveled by foot or horseback to get anywhere and the hierarchy was of utmost importance. All of the character's spoke with Scottish accents, which was both endearing and confusing at the same time. I wish some more words were included in the glossary in the beginning of the book but it wasn't that bad. One thing I was disappointed but with this novel was the characterization. I found the two main characters to be the same cookie cutter characters in most historical romance novels. Otherwise it was a solid book with adventure and intrigue.

Ah but I'm English; how could I enjoy a book where the English are the enemy? But I'd have to say, I did enjoy Amanda Scott's book, set in the 14th century Scottish Borders. I may not have been entirely convinced by Jenny Easdale's curious escapade, but I was certainly entranced.Rushing from an unwelcome betrothal, determined to enjoy her last moments of freedom, Jenny joins the minstrels and is welcomed by a host of fascinating characters. Meanwhile Sir Hugh is sent to bring her home, and ends up disguising himself as a minstrel too. When the two sing together, love blooms. But is Jenny right to fear a plot against her country, or is Sir Hugh right to insist that she go home?The people, places and attitudes feel well-researched and very real, lending strength to the story. And Jenny is a great character--wise, well-taught, and duty-bound to the workers of Easdale as well as to the rules of the rich. She makes a fitting foil for Sir Hugh, and their stormy relationship unfolds with entertaining twists and turns as the mystery is solved.I loved the insights into Borders life, and the notes at the back of the book--I even learned where the British "pound sterling" comes from! And I loved the adventure of the tale, like a grown-up version (with bedroom scenes of course) of the stories I read as a child. I shall definitely look out for more in this series.

In 1374 in Annandale, Scotland, her guardian Lord Dunwythie informs the Baroness of Easdale seventeen year old Janet, called Jennifer, that he will select a husband for her. Outraged as she believes he shouts nonsense that she no rights, except what he grants her, Jennifer decides a stranger would be a better choice; preferably one that does not stay. His selection Reid Douglas is not who the teen wants.At her betrothal gala, after a drunken Reid pawed her, Jennifer enjoys a show of traveling minstrels and opts for a final fling before she is forced to say I do. Since her maid Peg's brother Bryan is a part of that performing troupe, Jennifer joins them. She surprises everyone with her singing skills and is joined on stage by Sir Hugh Douglas, her betrothed's older brother, who has hidden his identity while roaming with the minstrels. As they fall in love, they must trust each other with the truth while also preventing an odious scheme that will harm Scotland.Once again, Amanda Scott provides her fans with a super Scottish medieval romance starring two terrific lead characters and a strong support cast who either bring out the essence of the era or the main players. The story line is fast-paced from the moment Dunwythie dispatches Sir Hugh to bring home the runaway Janet; only to fall in love while Reid was sleeping it off.Harriet Klausner

An enjoyable read.