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  • An English Bride in Scotland

  • Written by: Lynsay Sands
  • Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
  • Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)

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An English Bride in Scotland

Written by: Lynsay Sands
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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Publisher's Summary

She never expected to marry....

Annabel was about to take the veil to become a nun, when her mother suddenly arrived at the abbey to take her home...so that she can marry the Scottish laird who is betrothed to her runaway sister! She knows nothing about being a wife, nothing about how to run a household, and definitely nothing about the marriage bed.

He never expected to fall in love....

From the moment Ross MacKay sets eyes on Annabel, he is taken with his shy, sweet bride...and the fact that she's blessed with lush curves only makes him utter his own prayers of thanks. But when an enemy endangers her life, he'll move the Highlands themselves to save her. For though Annabel's not the bride he planned for, she's the only woman he desires....

©2013 Lynsay Sands (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

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loved the book

this was a pleasure to listen to, such innocence and fun, I was throughly entertained

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Clear and sweet

A nice, sweet and clean story
Stong but not aggressive woman lead. Good narration. A good story for the "aww" factor.

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Enjoyed this book

Not to mention a spoiler, but I ended up more interested in a lesser character named Kate.
I also enjoyed the reader, how she pronounced the word plaid drove me a little crazy which was said a fair bit.
There is nothing that really stands out sorry to say (it's a standard romance), but give it a 4+ because I'd listen to it again and like the reader.

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Love it

This story is wonderful. Hilarious dialogue and inner thoughts from the characters! Mary Jane Wells is such a marvellous narrator. My favorite! The combination of interesting novel and wonderful story telling was a treat!! 🙂

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Great book less than great reader

I have read the book before and loved it so I bought the audiobook to listen to during work and was disappointed in the reader they chose. I have listened to plenty of audiobooks, she is by no means the worst however she just wasn't my kind of reader therefore made my experience less enjoyable. Still a great book just wished someone else had read it.

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a beautiful story

from a nunery to a happy match with an adoring husband who at once saw her worth

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Great story!

I really enjoyed this novella. I wish it was longer to be honest. Very well done. #Audible1

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  • 🌸DARA
  • 2013-06-28

So Adorably Sweet!

This book is such a sweet and tender Highland romance. If you enjoy Cinderella type stories then you will enjoy this one. This book was romantic, funny and because it had a bit of mystery kept my interest throughout. It's really hard not to like this book.

The narrator was wonderful. She did a fantastic job with all the voices and made the listen fast and enjoyable.

This one is too sweet not to give it a listen.

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  • CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
  • 2013-06-26

GOOD DEFINITELY - BUT COULD HAVE BEEN GREAT

I loved LS's Argeneau vampire books and I love love love a braugh sexy hunky Highlander in a kilt so I preordered this and waited with baited breath and great expectations.

This book was an entertaining, enjoyable, light-hearted fun listen, that had it's moments, however it was all just a bit too 'nice' for my personal taste as I like my Highlanders broody, dark and sexy however Ross was kind, thoughtful and trusting but more of a Prince Charming type. Annabel was sweet, naive, likeable and funny as one minute she is about to be an English Nun then the next minute she's a married woman heading to her husband's castle in Scotland.

There's everything you'd expect from a LS listen - a nice plot with a who, what and why question to ponder over, nice characters, nice H/H but I felt it lacked any sexual tension, awareness or build-up that results in a frantic passion filled chapter or two as desire ignites between them - infact I think this could almost have been a YA listen. The plot seemed to happily meander the listener along but it just didn't raise my blood pressure any (well, maybe that's a good thing tho').?

Narrator did a great job with the many voices required of her.

Worth a credit? If you're looking for a light, enjoyable, easy going listen then Yes you won't be disappointed and for most of us LS's fans it'll be an auto download anyway.

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  • SIMARA
  • 2013-07-07

Enjoyable sweet listen...

This is a sweeter and more simple highlander story. Barely any historical references and the storyline is quite simple. Pretty much the blurb tells exactly what's going to happen, no complexity in characters or situations. Still it was good and I enjoyed it. The hero was wonderful and the heroine was likable. Actually I would suggest this book to a first time highlander romance listener. The narration was good too, nothing spectacular but good enough to add extra emotion to the story. I would listen to the next book in the series.

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  • Debra
  • 2013-06-29

Romance is still ALIVE

I believe in Love at first sight Lynsay Sands brought that with Ross MacKay and Annabel even when they didn't know. Got to love the Scottish Laird.

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  • Jd501
  • 2019-02-25

Very Good

The heroine is smart, sassy and funny. She does get into several predicaments. Mary Jane Wells does a good job narrating this story. Although I've never heard anyone say "played" for Plaid. Definitely worth a credit for a fun listen. 😁

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  • Angela
  • 2013-07-07

Super book and very well read

I really enjoyed this book. Mary Jean Wells did a great job with all the different voices. I will add her to my list of good readers.

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  • Tobitha
  • 2013-07-06

Very lighthearted story- 3 1/2 stars overall

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Lynsay Sands is a talented author. I enjoy her lighthearted, humorous work. Today's world is filled with enough strife that it is good to read/listen to stories that put a smile on your face & touch your heart. This story just was not up to her usual talent.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Narrated with more emotion, h/h with stronger personalities, and more humor.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Good voice but not enough emotion; more like reading rather than narrating.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Possibly

Any additional comments?

I look forward to better historical romance from this talented author.

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  • storyreader
  • 2019-03-19

Great Book

I loved this book. Of course I'm a HIghlander lover. I really like the story of the book. I also enjoyed the characters and interaction between them. The story was engaging and kept me entertained. It makes you believe in love at first sight. The reader was very good. Enjoyed listening to her.

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  • Beverly Chave
  • 2016-08-30

great story

loved the twists and turns , only wished it was longer great narration , had me visualizing everything in detail.

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  • Jonella A. Moore
  • 2018-04-04

Sweet and charming!

I enjoyed this audiobook story about a girl who grew up in a convent who is suddenly brought home to take her sister’s place in marrying a Scottish Laird. She has no training to be mistress of the keep and someone keeps trying to kidnap her. The hero is falling in love with his little bride and when her disgraced sister shows up at the keep things get even more complicated. Great storyline and characters. Good narration as well. Overall an entertaining listen!

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