To Scotland With Love by Karen Hawkins

To Scotland With Love Series: The MacLean Curse series Book #2
on January 1, 2007
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 357
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In this saucy battle of the sexes, bestseller Karen Hawkins pits a hard-headed Scottish lord with an unusual family curse against a headstrong heiress who has a solution for every problem...except her own wayward heart.
When Lord Gregor MacLean learns his childhood friend, Venetia Oglivie, has been abducted by a fortune hunter, he rides off to Scotland in hot -- and very annoyed -- pursuit. Venetia's soft heart has gotten her in major trouble this time: if he doesn't rescue her swiftly, the scandal will ostracize the provocative wench!

The only sensible member of her family, Venetia is sure she can fix any problem, even this one. So when an irate Gregor catches up with her, arrogantly expecting a hero's welcome, the sparks between them begin to fly. Then an unexpected snowstorm traps them at an inn, and Gregor discovers his feelings for the lovely Venetia are far warmer than he realized -- fiery enough to burn down the inn! Now if he can only convince Venetia that his motive for marriage isn't duty... but desire.

To Scotland With Love is book two in the MacLean Curse series by Karen Hawkins. I enjoyed this book. Hawkins does a great job of painting a picture within a picture. By that I mean, that not all is as it seems to be in this tale. There are a number of twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting. Gregor MacLean and Venetia Oglivie have been best friends their entire lives. But when Venetia disappears under suspicious circumstances, Gregor is moved to action. Sometimes love happens before you know it. “Venetia closed her eyes, her body trembling. She leaned toward him, savoring the warmth of his lips upon her skin, soaking in every sensual second. Slowly, without breathing, she pulled away and met his gaze. His green eyes smoldered with intent, his mouth suddenly covered hers, and passion exploded.”   I loved the various characters at the Inn. Hawkins brings a variety of personalities together and makes them come to life. There are several sex scenes. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.