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Handsome Alexander MacLean enjoyed his intoxicating flirtation with lovely Caitlyn Hurst...until she embarrassed him in front of the entire ton. Orchestrating Caitlyn's attendance at a fashionable house party, Alexander plots her downfall. But to his fury, her charm and wit thwart his plan to ruin her. Her disastrous London season left Caitlyn filled with regret and determined to make things right with Alexander. She's delighted to find him at the house party to which she's unexpectedly invited—but it's clear that the sexy, arrogant Highlander hasn't forgiven her. So Caitlyn comes up with a bold scheme, proposing an unusual contest drawn from legend: each must complete a set of "mythic" tasks. If Caitlyn succeeds, Alexander promises to relent and forgive her previous rash behavior; if he succeeds, she will join him in his bed! But can Caitlyn force Alexander to give up his quest for vengeance without giving up her heart in return?
Publication Year: 2009
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In the conclusion to the MacLean Curse series, Karen Hawkins masterfully weaves a tale of desire and yearning, tempered with resentment and doubt. Laird Alexander MacLean and Miss Caitlyn Hurst meet again after a brief but disastrous London flirtation at a house party. The two headstrong protagonists challenge each other to a quest with stakes that will change their lives forever.
Hawkins does an exceptional job of personifying her characters; the struggles, both internal and external that they face feel realistic and utterly believable. These characters are humans, with both strengths and very real flaws. Indeed, it is their shortcomings that make Alexander and Caitlyn so compelling to follow.
This book, while able to be read on it’s own, ties in heavily with the previous book in the series, Sleepless in Scotland, where Caitlyn’s actions have serious repercussions for both her sister and MacLean’s brother.
Overall, a fun, fast-paced read with believable characters and an exciting premise. Would definitely recommend.