Adrienne Percy, after her father is branded a traitor by the king from her family, is sent to one of the Western Isles, and to live with only those who would berate and demean her. Adrienne has always desired a home and a family, and having been seperated from her mother and sisters whom she loves, she has desires a place to call "home", so now she desires to leave the Isle, so when the Highlander and Pirate MacLean comes with a ship, she sneaks aboard, not realizing what the consequences would be. Then she finds herself at his home, on Maclean land, with his clan, and she convinces him to marry her for business and no pleasure. But the longer they spend time together, passions ignite between the two and both of them never expected to find such a raging flame to spark between them, and a love that never expected to experience, especially when there is secrets between the two, but will the love they share be enough for forgiveness, and to love fully?The Firebrand is the Conclusion is the Highland Treasure Trilogy. This is the second book that I have read from this author. The first one that I read from her was Tess and the Highlander part of a Avon True Romance Teen Series (that I have to say everyone should read that series, its purely charming and witty, and definitely some of my favorite romances, great for any age!!) Anyway, let me continue on.... So The Firebrand, the title focuses on Adrienne who throughout the book is referred to a Firebrand, based on her spirited nature and temper, and boy does she have one, but it is purely charming to watch her and Wyntoun interact with one another, things surely get heated between the two, and not only just their temper (wink..wink) This story is mostly based on them, and then we get into the mystery behind Wyntoun deceiving Adrienne, although we see that it torments him all the while. This is a story with wit, suspense, romance, and the beauty of this time period that encompasses this lovely couple that learn the road of learning to trust in each others love. I just loved this book, half of the time it had me laughing, and then it had me totally entranced in this charming story.
Good 3.5 stars , but still not as good as the first book - The Dreamer. Wyntoun and Adrianne are good leads - but they are a bit annoying. At the end of The Enchantress we learn some of Wyntoun's secrets. And I wasn't sure if he was a hero or a villain. I still wasn't sure at the beginning of this book. Adrianne was my least favorite type of heroine. Headstrong, impulsive and somewhat self centered. I will give credit where credit is due - she does change throughout the book - but not enough for me to love her. I think the book was well written and flowed nicely - but then wrapped up way too quickly. Also as the end of a trilogy an epilogue would have been nice. I did enjoy this book - but I think it could have been better.
What do You think about The Firebrand (2000)?
My Kobo's battery died last night so I grab this out of one my many to-read bins. Firebrand is the last in this series I started with the 2nd book, The Enchantresswhich I LOVED. This one was ok but was defintley the weak link in the series. One fun bit was Adrienne our main girl calls the love interest whom she instantly hates a Clackdish? I pride myself on my knowledge of swears and insults, but I ask you what in the Hell is a Clacksdish???? I googled it and google was little to no help(which never happens) so I am gonna hold off on putting it in the daily rotation until confirmation that it is indeed an insult.
—Jessi
