Bedding the Enemy
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Laird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honour. Finding a wife is an brilliant start. He’s duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity – were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with fake mannerisms. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face…Helena Knyvett may be a daughter of the landed gentry, but in truth she is small but a pawn in her brother’s ploys for power. Her smallest acts of defiance carry a heavy fee. But one honourable man among a crowd of dandies could give her all she needs to change her fortunes – and set her free…Among the ruthless ambitions of England’s powerful, like at first sight is a treacherous game. But the treachery, scandal, and treason that follow can unleash as much passion as it does adventure…
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Keir McQuade takes his new role as Laird very seriously. Unlike his ruthless father and his treacherous brothers, Keir fully intends to fulfill his duty to his people and that means marrying and providing heirs as well as pledging fealty to the English King. Keir prides himself on being an honorable man and his word is his bond but he never would have imagined the trials and tribulations he’ll face just by visiting the King’s court.
Helena Knyvett is sick and tired of her brother Edmund’s abusive and manipulative ways. He’s using her to advance his place at court and his latest plot would mean the ruination of a Scottish girl, Raelin, one of the Queen’s ladies – something Helena isn’t willing to aid him in doing. Helena despises court and all the backstabbing and mind games but when she captures the attention of one very determined Scotsman things certainly get very appealing.
Like most titled young women, Helena has been raised with the knowledge that she’ll marry to further her family tree’s social position and wealth. Like isn’t even a consideration. That doesn’t stop her from being drawn to Keir despite her brother’s obvious disapproval. While she goes through the motions to do as her brother demands, Helena befriends Raelin and excitedly prays that nothing untoward happens to her.
Sorry to say Helena’s brother proves to be every bit as ruthless as she believes him to be and he assaults Raelin. Keir witnesses the attack and comes to her rescue before she’s seriously harmed but that puts Keir in a precarious position. Edmund’s position as a peer of the realm means that he gets away with many things he really shouldn’t. In this case, Edmund miscalculated because Helena was with Raelin at the time of the attack and she backs up everything Keir and Raelin say happened – at fantastic personal risk to herself.
For Keir, rescuing Helena from her deranged, self-involved brother is going to be rather tough. He’s a highlander and thus deemed unworthy. Fortunately, the King is a Scotsman and he has his own thoughts on how to handle the whole situation. The English court is full of ambitious men, scandal and intrigue but throw in a like match and you’re adding kindling to the fire. Some people will stop at nothing to take their goals – can Keir and Helena survive Edmund’s maneuvering or will they meet their fates in the Tower of London?
Mary Wine sweeps readers back in time and deposits you in King James Stuart’s court amidst all the brilliant fashions and posturing right down to the uglier behind the scenes treachery and scandal. BEDDING THE ENEMY blends fascinating characters with stunning portrayals of ruthless ambition. Throw in like at first sight and a larger than life Highlander and you have the makings of a breathtaking past romance. I had to admire Helena and Keir’s honesty and refusal to cower in the face of misfortune. They’re strong individuals who instill you with a feeling of empowerment, like you can achieve anything if you’re willing to judge. As you can tell, I like this book and hoping there will be more to come involving characters introduced in BEDDING THE ENEMY – including Raelin. A girl as spirited as Raelin certainly needs a tale of her own.
Mary Wine’s attention to detail makes it simple to envision the scenes while her whimsical and sometimes lighthearted approach brings them to life. BEDDING THE ENEMY is certainly a must read past romance.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
In 1604, reluctant Keir McQuade has become laird of his clan. As he wanders aimlessly at Red Stone Castle, Keir knows he has his work cut out to restore the prestige of his clan. He starts by traveling to London to pledge his fealty to King James I; while at court he plans to find a wife.
If he was questioned before arriving at the palace whether he believed in like at first sight he would have scorned the question. But, now that he sees Lady-in Waiting Helena Knyett he knows how right that is as he straight away smitten. She feels the same way, but her brother Edmund has additional plans for his sister. When Edmund loses Helena as a stake in a gambling game, James directs Keir to marry her; which he readily agrees. But, a name, perhaps her wastrel bother or his chosen suitor for her Raelin McKorey, wants her groom and maybe even her dead.
The latest “Bedding” past romance (see In the Warrior’s Bed and In Bed With a Weirder) is fabulous tale of like at first sight. Keir and Helena are strong lad characters who knows what they want (and what readers want), which is each additional. Quick-paced and loaded with intrigue and suspense, fans of Stuart romances will delight in Mary Wine’s enthralling past.
Harriet Klausner
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5