The Scot Beds His Wife

by Kerrigan Byrne Narrated by Derek Perkins

Overview

They're rebels, scoundrels, and blackguards-dark, dashing men on the wrong side of the law. But for the women who love them, a hint of danger only makes the heart beat faster.



Gavin St. James, Earl of Thorne, is a notorious Highlander and an unrelenting Lothario who uses his slightly menacing charm to get what he wants-including too many women married to other men. But now, Gavin wants to put his shady past behind him . . . more or less. When a fiery lass who is the heiress to the land he wishes to possess drops into his lap, he sees a perfectly delicious opportunity.



A marriage most convenient



Samantha Masters has come back to Scotland, in a pair of trousers, and with a whole world of dangerous secrets from her time spent in the Wild West trailing behind her. Her only hope of protection is to marry-and to do so quickly. Gavin is only too willing to provide that service for someone he finds so disturbingly irresistible. But even as danger approaches, what begins as a scandalous proposition slowly turns into an all-consuming passion. And Gavin discovers that he will do whatever is necessary to keep the woman he has claimed as his own.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

★ 09/11/2017
Byrne’s passionate fifth Victorian Rebels historical (after The Duke) is a competitive match between a rough, tough Highlander and a fiery American outlaw, with an ocean-spanning plot that works quite smoothly despite a profusion of fortuitous meetings, secret identities, and hereditary feuds. Sharpshooter Samantha Masters saves heiress Alison Ross by shooting her own husband during a train heist gone wrong. She dodges authorities who have questions about the heist and the killing, and, with Alison’s permission, flees to Scotland with Alison’s identity, the rights to her Scottish ranch land, and instructions to keep the ranch out of Mackenzie hands. Alison trusts that tough, savvy Sam will have no trouble fighting off the Mackenzies. Scoundrel Gavin St. James wants the land as a way to escape his sadistic Mackenzie family, but finds it impossible to convince competent Samantha-as-Alison to sell it, despite his best efforts at dominance and seduction. Sam’s refusal shifts into a mutually convenient marriage proposal when she finds her American trouble has followed her. Byrne builds a powerful dynamic of attraction, rage, and the urge to win—kisses become battles of will and dramatic demonstrations of shooting competence seem nearly erotic—but she still leaves space for the couple to grow into mutual tenderness. Agent: Christine Witthohn, Book Cents Literary. (Oct.)

From the Publisher

"There's a lot to love about this awesome book...Byrne's sexy scoundrels and complex heroines deliver, as always." —Kirkus Starred Review on The Scot Beds His Wife

"Byrne pens another emotionally powerful romance that is original, complex and fascinating… An unforgettable read.” - RT Book Reviews Top Pick on The Scot Beds His Wife

"A pants-wearing heroine with secrets? Yes please." - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on The Scot Beds His Wife

"This sexy romp has it all—a mystery, a feminist heroine worth rooting for, and moments of heat so intense they might need a nurse." —Kirkus Starred Review on The Duke

"This [is a] page-turning novel full of historical details and sensuous romance." —Publishers Weekly Starred Review on The Duke

"Another hit from the phenomenal Byrne." —Library Journal Starred Review on The Highlander

"A rich, emotional love story." —The Washington Post on The Highlander

"Captured me from page one and never let go. Romantic, lush, and suspenseful." —Suzanne Enoch, New York Times bestselling author on The Highwayman

"A passionate, lyrical romance that takes your breath away. From the first page, you'll fall in love." —Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times bestselling author

"Byrne makes a stunning debut with a beautifully written, intensely suspenseful, and deliciously sensual love story." —Amelia Grey, New York Times bestselling author

The dark, violent side of the Victorian era blazes to life as a caring, competent heroine living under the radar is abducted by a notorious crime lord with wonderfully gratifying results in this exceptional and compelling vengeance-driven romantic adventure. —Starred Library Journal Review on The Highwayman

The romance is raw, edgy and explosive...the path they take through adversity makes the triumph of love deeply satisfying. —Publishers Weekly on The Highwayman

A truly mesmerizing series that highlights dangerous heroes who flout the law and the women who love them. —Library Journal Starred Review on The Hunter

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170661480
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	10/03/2017
Series:	Victorian Rebels , #5
Edition description:	Unabridged

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