The Seduction Of Elliot McBride (MacKenzies & McBrides, #5) in Reading Romances

May 11, 2012 Kimberly Rocha~ Book Obsessed Chicks rated it it was amazing

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I love this book!!!!

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Jan 06, 2013 Sue rated it it was amazing

Shelves: scottish, sexy, scotsman, passionate, romance, kilted-hero, victorian-romance, historical-romance, highland-pleasures-series, the-mackenzies

The Seduction of Elliot McBride is the fifth book in the series featuring the Mackenzies; one more kilted Scotsman to enjoy.

Juliana St. John is waiting at the church to be married when she finds out that her fiance has eloped with his piano teacher. She goes into a small chapel to calm down and when she sits down on a pew, she finds herself sitting on the thighs of Elliot McBride. She hasn't seen Elliot in years since he was in India making his fortune. She asks him to marry her.

Elliot has ret ...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Dawn rated it really liked it

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I am forever amazed at the creativity and talent of my favorite authors. This is another example of a very touching and unique storyline.

Elliot is back from India where he had been imprisoned and severely tortured by a caste of Indians. Through it all he had kept Juliana in his mind determined to keep her existence a secret from them. That one detail was the only thing that saved him from being totally broken. He shows up on her wedding day to prevent the wedding only to discover it wasn't neces ...more

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Feb 08, 2013 Lover of Romance rated it it was amazing

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2025 Review
I did a reread of this one here and it was a blast. I honestly couldn't put it down. I was so swept away by this story and THIS is what I have been missing in historical's. the set up was fascinating, and seeing them renovate a old mansion was neat and loved the suspense plot. Seeing the hero push through his PTSD just kept me up all night. I loved their swoony moments of this.
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Juliana has been engaged for quite some time, even 2025 Review
I did a reread of this one here and it was a blast. I honestly couldn't put it down. I was so swept away by this story and THIS is what I have been missing in historical's. the set up was fascinating, and seeing them renovate a old mansion was neat and loved the suspense plot. Seeing the hero push through his PTSD just kept me up all night. I loved their swoony moments of this.
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Juliana has been engaged for quite some time, even though its not to the man she truly desires. Then on her wedding day, her fiancee jilts her for his piano teacher without even informing her of his plans, with over two hundred people waiting for them in the chapel. So when she seeks a few peaceful moments, she ends up finding Elliot Mcbride, who has recently returned. She surprises even herself, when she proposes to him, and then he actually says "yes". She knows it won't be a easy union, with Elliot having been a prisoner for quite some time. But she has always loved him, and wants to be his wife more than anything. Elliot, is thrilled with Juliana proposes to him, he has always wanted her, but lately has never felt worthy of her. Elliot has demons and nightmares, and feels like he is almost half mad. But he also knows that he could never let her go when she falls right into his lap. What is a Scot to do? As they start their life together, the road is dangerous and full of twists and turns, but a burning passion builds between Elliot and Juliana. One that turns from a fierce desire to a explosive love that could very well save them both.The Seduction of Elliot McBride is the fifth installment in the series. I just fell in love with the previous books...however this one fell a bit short. Don't get me wrong though, it was a fun and easy read, the kind you can relax into, but it didn't fully grasp me, and had me at every page like the previous books in the series had. I really enjoyed the plot and the characters. Elliot, has suffered much in the past, including being a prisoner and still barely sane. He is a very passionate man though, he can't stop making love to his wife. And some of the bed scenes were very playful and fun and I know this is bad...but I almost laughed, they could be quite humorous. Juliana, is very supportive of Elliot, and fully accepts his illegitimate daughter into her home. She doesn't believe Elliot is mad, just trying to heal. The side characters were also fun to see with their little quirks of personalities that just added a flair to the story. I also got to see a bit more of the Mackenzie family, which is always a delight. I enjoyed how vivid the characters emotions were portrayed throughout the story. It almost felt like they were real, and I could feel what they were feeling...it was so intense at times. Of course there is still Ashley's sharp wit and brilliant writing talent, that is ever present...so no worries on that front. The flow for the most part was pretty smooth like touching glass. Very emotionally provoking on every page. Overall a very romantic and poignant love story that will just enchant you and sweep you away into a world of seduction, danger, intrigue, and a intense love story. A winner! ...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Barbee rated it it was amazing

Like my friend Kimberly Rocha...I loved this book....of course I have loved each and every book in this series. Jennifer Ashley is an awesome writer as I always enjoy her books so very much....definitely recommend this book :)

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