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The story of the beginning of the MacGregor dynasty. Find out how it all started.
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The perfect way to show how the MacGregor's came about
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Historical romance, set in the rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie that ends in the slaughter of Culloden. Lots of background, but I would have enjoyed more with the characters.
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Very romantic. This book covers the beginnings of the MacGregor clan when Serena MacGregor and Brigham Langston meet and fall in love.
A must read if you have read any of The MacGregors series. You can see how it all got started with the original Serena Macgregor, Daniel's mother.
Part of the MacGregor series. Older series.
This was an old Nora Roberts. Gives a bakcground of the Macgregor Family and where they came from. Some history in it too!
Good Book
I totally love the MacGregors!!!
Very good book. It's about the MacGregor family roots.
One look at the ravishing red-haired beauty and Brigham Langston was captivated. But though Serena MacGregor had the face of an angel,she was a wildcat who spurned his advances with a rapier-sharp tongue. To hot-tempered Serena,Brigham was just another Englishman to be despised. But in the arms of the dashing and dangerous English lord, the proud Scottish beauty's hatred soon melted with the heat of their passion.
nora roberts books always good
McGregor Family Roots
I read this because she's such a popular writer, I wanted to what all the fuss was about. I was yawning at the beginning, because it wasn't really sucking me into the fairly routine historical romance novel plot. Later on, though, I have to admit that there were passages that were well written enough for the reader be caught up in the action.
The Gabaldon novels do this time period much better; this one feels rushed. Large blocks of time and background action are explained away in one paragraph. It seems as though the interesting, well-written passages are always sandwiched between less gripping filler. Good if you want a quick read that progresses faster. But then, most people who read this are trying to catch up on the history behind a popular (more modern) series of hers.
I found that sometimes her writing and imagery created clear and plausible portraits in your mind - and sometimes similar passages just went bad somewhere along the way and make you want to roll your eyes at the overwrought cliche.
Not the worst romance novel in the world (by far) and not the best historical fiction either. I think Liz Carlye is doing the same thing with steamier results. (Yeah, she is bit looser on keeping to the historical accuracy sometimes, but that's not really why you're reading it, right?) I guess if you don't want to go in for the 1,500+ pages or so of the Gabaldon series covering this subject, read this one and you'd be satisfied.
The Gabaldon novels do this time period much better; this one feels rushed. Large blocks of time and background action are explained away in one paragraph. It seems as though the interesting, well-written passages are always sandwiched between less gripping filler. Good if you want a quick read that progresses faster. But then, most people who read this are trying to catch up on the history behind a popular (more modern) series of hers.
I found that sometimes her writing and imagery created clear and plausible portraits in your mind - and sometimes similar passages just went bad somewhere along the way and make you want to roll your eyes at the overwrought cliche.
Not the worst romance novel in the world (by far) and not the best historical fiction either. I think Liz Carlye is doing the same thing with steamier results. (Yeah, she is bit looser on keeping to the historical accuracy sometimes, but that's not really why you're reading it, right?) I guess if you don't want to go in for the 1,500+ pages or so of the Gabaldon series covering this subject, read this one and you'd be satisfied.
I loved this book! only problem was it left me wanting more!
One look at the ravishing red-haired beauty and Brigham Langston was captivated. But though Serena MacGregor had the face of an angel, she was a wildcat who spurned his advances with a rapier-sharp tongue. To hot-tempered Serena, Brigham was just another Englisman to be despised. But in the arms of the dashing and dangerous English lord, the proud Scottish beauty's hatred soon melted with the heat of their passion.
one of the mac gregor books that I just loved
Serena MacGregor's story, at the roots of the MacGregor family's story
This Harlequin Historical book is the beginning of the MacGregor saga and you couldn't ask for a better beginning. You can see where Daniel MacGregor gets his spunkiness - his ancestor Serena is just like him. Serena MacGregor is a red-gold haired angel face with a personality of a wildcat, but that didn't deter Brigham Langston. This romantic story is filled with love, laughs, war and rivalry.
As typical Nora Roberts' style, the reader can really "see" the Scottish highlands and feel the emotions of the characters as Roberts brings them to life. Very descriptive and emotional, REBELLION leaves nothing to the readers' imagination regarding how the main players feel or think.
I originally read REBELLION after I had read several of the MacGregor books and enjoyed comparing Daniel to his Aunt Serena. They are both full of life, and eager to share their joy with others, but you'll always know exactly where you stand with either of them. I wouldn't want to get on either of their bad side. They are the types that would make bitter enemies, or fervent friends, and their antics are enjoyable when told by Roberts!
Don't miss this book - the one that started it all!
As typical Nora Roberts' style, the reader can really "see" the Scottish highlands and feel the emotions of the characters as Roberts brings them to life. Very descriptive and emotional, REBELLION leaves nothing to the readers' imagination regarding how the main players feel or think.
I originally read REBELLION after I had read several of the MacGregor books and enjoyed comparing Daniel to his Aunt Serena. They are both full of life, and eager to share their joy with others, but you'll always know exactly where you stand with either of them. I wouldn't want to get on either of their bad side. They are the types that would make bitter enemies, or fervent friends, and their antics are enjoyable when told by Roberts!
Don't miss this book - the one that started it all!
This Harlequin Historical book is the beginning of the MacGregor saga and you couldn't ask for a better beginning. You can see where Daniel MacGregor gets his spunkiness - his ancestor Serena is just like him. Serena MacGregor is a red-gold haired angel face with a personality of a wildcat, but that didn't deter Brigham Langston. This romantic story is filled with love, laughs, war and rivalry.
For those who enjoy Nora Roberts romance/comedy, The MacGregor series is always a good bet.
Nora Roberts first of the MacGregors series
Book reveals the McGregor family roots. Good story.
Beginning book of the MacGregor series.
A basic Scttish Nora Roberts. I love this book, and highly recommend it.
Discover the MacGregor family roots.
This book traces back the roots of the MacGregor clan. It's an interesting story and a must read for anyone that enjoys reading about the MacGregors. It tells about the English lord who met the the Scottish lass and the sparks flew. The rest, so they say, is history.
This one is about Serena MacGregor a Scotish beauty who falls in love with a English man .
One of the MacGregor family sagas, Scots romance at it's best.
its a good read and keeps you on the edge of your seat until its finished
A great historical romance beginning the Mcgregor family saga
The beginning of the family MacGregor, very hard to put down!
1745 Scottish romance set against the battle of Culloden. If you really like this era & genre, read Marsha Canham's trilogy instead.
great book, fast read, as all of her books.
It is typical Nora Roberts. The beginning of the MacGregor clan in Scotland during the Stuart's attempt to get the English throne.
1745 Scotland, the first MacGregor's fight for Scotland.
Oh, my! Scotland in 1745. "Against the bloody background of the Battle of Culloden..." meet Scot Serena MacGregor (about as far opposite of serene as you can get)and Brigham Langston, one her avowed enemies: the English! And a Lord, no less. Although the story is predictable, Nora Roberts is delightful at the details and the personalities. An excellent example of historical romance.
Historical romance, set at the time of the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland.
I really enjoyed this book. It was given to me after I passed it in the store mulitple times. Great love story...and anything Scottish is a plus in my book.
Great Book, couldn't put it down. Scottish beauty and English Noble thrown together and hating each other. A war in 1745 Scotland and a war of Love and honor.
Old school Roberts. She is the best. Way up on the game of love.
Scotland 1745, Against the b loody background of the Battle of Colloden, another war was waged and won-the price was honor, the victory, love.
Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Englishmen attacked her mother. Her brother's friend Brigham Langston was no exception to Serena's loathing-despite his supposed loyalty to the Scottish cause..and his good looks.
Although Brigham eventually proves himself worthy of the MacGregors familys respect, Serena is still reluctant to abandon her hatred for him and his heritage. But Brigham has other plans, Serena has captivated him with her beuaty, her passion for life and commitment to her believs-and refused to let her antagonistic attitude keep him from winner her. And Serena must learn to open her mind, as Brigham opens his heart to see the true love awaiting her.
Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Englishmen attacked her mother. Her brother's friend Brigham Langston was no exception to Serena's loathing-despite his supposed loyalty to the Scottish cause..and his good looks.
Although Brigham eventually proves himself worthy of the MacGregors familys respect, Serena is still reluctant to abandon her hatred for him and his heritage. But Brigham has other plans, Serena has captivated him with her beuaty, her passion for life and commitment to her believs-and refused to let her antagonistic attitude keep him from winner her. And Serena must learn to open her mind, as Brigham opens his heart to see the true love awaiting her.
great book
"The first historical romance by #1 NY Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, takes you back to the MacGregor who started it all"
Very entertaining!!! Can't wait for the next one.
Very entertaining!!! Can't wait for the next one.
Scotland, 1745
Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Emglish soldiers attacked her mother. Her brothers friend Brigham Langston is no exception to Serena's loathing.
Although Brigham eventually proves himself worthy of the MacGregor family's respect, Serena is still reluctant to abandon her hatred for him. But Brigham has other plans. Serena has captivated him with her beauty, her passion for life and commitment to her beliefs, and he refuses to let her antagonistic attitude keep him from winning her....this was a wonderful read, done in a more classic romantic style than her latest work. I loved it!
Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Emglish soldiers attacked her mother. Her brothers friend Brigham Langston is no exception to Serena's loathing.
Although Brigham eventually proves himself worthy of the MacGregor family's respect, Serena is still reluctant to abandon her hatred for him. But Brigham has other plans. Serena has captivated him with her beauty, her passion for life and commitment to her beliefs, and he refuses to let her antagonistic attitude keep him from winning her....this was a wonderful read, done in a more classic romantic style than her latest work. I loved it!
Wonderful!!!!! As always, Nora keeps you captivated.
"...takes you back to the MacGregor who started it all..." Set in Scotland, 1745. If you've read her others in the MacGregor series this is a wonderful read. If you haven't read any yet, this gets you started! Wonderful as Nora always is.
Wonderful, of course. Nora Roberts at her best, the prequel to the McGregor saga
This was great. It is the first book of the MacGregors. It how the whole saga srarted.
Scotland 1745 Serena MacGregor hates all English. She witnessed the attack of her mother by a band of English soldiers. She even hated her brother's best friend Brigham Langston despite his loyalty to the Scottish cause. But Brigham has different ideas. The border wars continues.
Scotland 1745 Serena MacGregor hates all English. She witnessed the attack of her mother by a band of English soldiers. She even hated her brother's best friend Brigham Langston despite his loyalty to the Scottish cause. But Brigham has different ideas. The border wars continues.
Scotland, 1745. Serena McGregor hates all Englishmen even her brothers best friend Brigham Langston because to love him is to abandon her heritage.
If you love any f the MacGregors books you can't miss this one. Great historical romance.
One of Nora's best love stories. Hate verse love makes for a great book
Best Nora Roberts novel I have ever read. Wonderful story line, though perhaps a bit too much of a history lesson for my taste.
very good
Great book.
I love Ireland, Scotland, Nora Roberts & now, The MacGregors!!!!!
Coll MacGregor, eldest son of the MacGregor clan laird, returns from Paris with his closest friend Brigham Langston, earl Ashburn, an English nobleman. Coll and Brigham are Jacobites, as is the MacGregor family, who are willing to risk all to put their Stuart King back on the throne of Scotland and England. The two men travel together to Scotland to meet and gather the clans in preparation for the arrival of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and war.
When they reach the MacGregor home in the Highlands, Brigham is prepared to meet Coll\'s family, but he is taken totally unaware by the beautiful, vibrant, hot tempered Serena MacGregor, Coll\'s eldest sister. Sparks fly and tempers flare, as Serena makes her views known about all Englishmen, and Brig, the \'Sassenach,\' in particular. As war plans are fleshed out, Brig and Serena fall in lust and then in love. The characters are wonderful and the mixture of humor and intensity, with the historical background, make for a winning combination.
When they reach the MacGregor home in the Highlands, Brigham is prepared to meet Coll\'s family, but he is taken totally unaware by the beautiful, vibrant, hot tempered Serena MacGregor, Coll\'s eldest sister. Sparks fly and tempers flare, as Serena makes her views known about all Englishmen, and Brig, the \'Sassenach,\' in particular. As war plans are fleshed out, Brig and Serena fall in lust and then in love. The characters are wonderful and the mixture of humor and intensity, with the historical background, make for a winning combination.
The MacGregors are worth the time to sit and read any time! Some great humor mixed in with that great Nora romance.
From cover:
One look at the ravishing red-haired beauty and Brigham Langston was captivated. But though Serena MacGregor had the face of an angel, she was a wildcat who spurned his adances with a rapier-sharp tongue. To hot-tempered Serena, Brigham was just another Englishman to be despised. But in the arms of the dashing and dangerous English lord, the proud Scottish beauty's hatred soon melted with the heat of their passion.
One look at the ravishing red-haired beauty and Brigham Langston was captivated. But though Serena MacGregor had the face of an angel, she was a wildcat who spurned his adances with a rapier-sharp tongue. To hot-tempered Serena, Brigham was just another Englishman to be despised. But in the arms of the dashing and dangerous English lord, the proud Scottish beauty's hatred soon melted with the heat of their passion.
great book
"Rebellion" is a wonderful light read. I went through it in one evening and became quickly absorbed. If you are a fan of historical fiction, and/or Scottish romances, you will be sucked in to the world Nora Roberts creates.
Nora Roberts, what more do I have to say!
very good Nora Robert MacGregor book. newest out
