| The Bride | 
 enlarge | Author: Julie Garwood
Publisher: Pocket Star
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Avg. Customer Rating:  170 reviews
Sales Rank: 24646
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0671737791
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780671737795
ASIN: 0671737791
Publication Date: February 15, 1991
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By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison...a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch her, to tame her, to possess her...forever. But Jamie vowed never to surrender to this highland barbarian.He was everything her heart warned against—an arrogant scoundrel whose rough good looks spoke of savage pleasures. And thought Kincaid's scorching kisses fired her blood, she brazenly resisted him...until one rapturous moment quelled their clash of wills, and something far more dangerous than desire threatened to conquer her senses...
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 Enjoyable, Simple Read 3.5 Stars October 16, 2008
This was an enjoyable read but I didn't love it as I see most others did. The characters were well developed and likable but it just seemed to lack a spark. I never felt myself in anguish for the characters, nor was I laughing overmuch at any humor, nor was I in much suspense, nor was I overcome by the romance. Nevertheless, I was never bored and found it an entertaining story and I held affection for the characters. It just seemed to lack something to make it great. I understand the connection the author was trying to make with the stepdaughter, but it just didn't seem genuine. Also, a lot of Jamie's incidents just weren't that realistic to me. Many seemed pointless and didn't go with the story. Seemed a little aimless.
 I finished it but that's all I can say October 16, 2008
After reading and loving Karen Moning's books, I was looking for something similar and started by reading reviews. This book and author got a lot of good reviews. So I picked it up. What a disappointment. The characters were very shallow and 2 dimensional. I never felt like I got to know Alec at all and everything about Jamie was way too convenient. That she learned to speak Gallic as a child...how convenient...etc. I also felt like the book borrowed a lot from the Outlander series. I finished it...but I won't read another one of Garwood's books.
Hellcats and Highlanders October 6, 2008
Alec Kincaid and Daniel Ferguson are ordered by the King of Scotland, Edgar to marry English brides. What Alec gets is hellcat Jamie, and Daniel, her timid older sister, Mary. Both Highland men have no idea what to expect from their English brides. Jamie in particular does not take orders, is stubborn and willful, not to mention opinionated. Alec isn't used to a woman viewing herself as his equal. Jamie and Alec constantly butt heads, their arguments the main source of humor in the book. Mary runs away from Daniel who she views as being to lusty and mean. Can Jamie win over the trusts of the Kincaid Clan and help Alec get past the death of his first wife Helen? Will Mary grow a backbone? Will the sisters be happy in the end?
The Bride is the first Julie Garwood novel I have read and it was pretty enjoyable. I'm absolutely in love with Highland romances. Highlanders seem to be the perfect mates =) (In my mind at least) I did feel however Garwood took a little bit too much time developing the characters when the plot was left hanging at times. I truly liked the relationship between Jamie and Alec, though I did not like how Alec was too chauvinistic and all about how women are "inferior". It was a bit much and not completely needed. I understand for the time period this is normal, but it made me like Alec less, which at first I thought he was attractive and compatible. When the plot finally developed, I really started to enjoy the book. I think this is just Garwood's style of writing, she seems to be more about the characters, which is good, but at the same time as a reader, you want to actually have a story line while you get to know the characters.
The Bride is a good book to read for a rainy day. I'm happy I read it and tried Julie Garwood. It never hurts to try new authors. I thought Julie Garwood's style of writing perhaps would be like Jude Deveraux's, but it wasn't and that's ok too. I'm going to read the sequel, The Wedding, now that I know what to expect from Garwood. For those of you who like minimal adventure, excellent characters, and Scotland ;this is the book for you.
 Love Julie Garwood novels July 1, 2008
Julie Garwood novels are perfect. The right touch of romance and intrigue. You won't be able to put them down. The only down side is that I can't get anything else finished if I start reading one. Love Julie Garwood. Her characters are warm and wonderful. A feel good kind of book.
ONE OF THE BEST! June 24, 2008
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"The Bride" is, in my opinion, one of the best examples of historical romance ever. Julie Garwood takes us back in time to the Highlands of Scotland where we see the sparks fly between Jamie ("a man's name") and Alec. Their raw chemistry is almost tangible in this thrilling tale. The plot itself is masterfully crafted as we see Alec choose Jamie from among her sisters to be the one he would marry in compliance with the King's order. Jamie, stunned by this sudden turn of events, follows her mysterious husband to unfamiliar Scotland where her loyalty and kindness slowly win the hearts of her husband, his servants, his vassals and even his king.
Julie Garwood's character development in this book is extraordinary. The dialog between Jamie and Alec is thoroughly entertaining; it's so easy to get lost in their story.
If you love historical romance, this book is a MUST HAVE for your collection.
ENJOY!
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