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MadMan MacKeefe #4
Scottish Rose
The Scottish Bride:
Coira MacDuff has lived a hard life. Once a prisoner of the English and held captive in a hanging cage, she is hesitant to marry an Englishman. Still, she does so for alliance purposes. But never does she expect to be brought back to Liddel Castle, the place that still haunts her dreams.
The English Knight:
Sir Lance de Selby manages to secure a border castle to impress his new Scottish bride. However, the girl seems spooked and wants nothing more than to flee and go back to Scotland. All his attempts to make her accept him as her husband have failed.
Will past memories haunt a new marriage? Or will a love between enemies turn nightmares into bliss?
(This book is about the secondary character, Coira, from Aidan - Book 2 of the MadMan MacKeefe Series. Scottish Rose was first seen in the Rogues to Lovers multi-author boxed set.)
Coira MacDuff has lived a hard life. Once a prisoner of the English and held captive in a hanging cage, she is hesitant to marry an Englishman. Still, she does so for alliance purposes. But never does she expect to be brought back to Liddel Castle, the place that still haunts her dreams.
The English Knight:
Sir Lance de Selby manages to secure a border castle to impress his new Scottish bride. However, the girl seems spooked and wants nothing more than to flee and go back to Scotland. All his attempts to make her accept him as her husband have failed.
Will past memories haunt a new marriage? Or will a love between enemies turn nightmares into bliss?
(This book is about the secondary character, Coira, from Aidan - Book 2 of the MadMan MacKeefe Series. Scottish Rose was first seen in the Rogues to Lovers multi-author boxed set.)
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2022
About the author
Elizabeth Rose
566 books1,294 followersElizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.
Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:
Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest
RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude
Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets
International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude
Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme
Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights
Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales
Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
And More!
Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:
Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!
Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.
Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.
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October 7, 2019
"Scottish Rose" is a sweet little dalliance, which shows the true healing effect of time, patience, and overall love.
Read full review in the 2019 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2019 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
January 6, 2019
When Coira MacDuff pulls the “blue rose” card from the fortune teller’s deck, Zara tells her that she has never had anyone pull that card before, and that it is very special. She explains the legend of the blue rose.
When her new husband, Lord Lance de Selby tells Coira they will live at Liddel Castle (the place where she was held prisoner in a hanging cage with her sister Effie), she panics, but does not explain her fear to Lance. When Lance’s uncle, the twin (other evil twin) of the man who imprisoned her shows up at the castle, he explains her fear, and threatens Lance and Coira for information about the Stone of Destiny. Lance will have to decide what is most important to him. What does he want most, the castle or true happiness with Coira? His answer, and Coira’s, might be found in the garden.
I enjoyed this story. There were characters here that were familiar from other stories before this one. Coira and Lance were good for each other, at first naïve, then growing together. There was a surprise or two along the way, but I like the mostly straightforward, uncomplicated plot.
When her new husband, Lord Lance de Selby tells Coira they will live at Liddel Castle (the place where she was held prisoner in a hanging cage with her sister Effie), she panics, but does not explain her fear to Lance. When Lance’s uncle, the twin (other evil twin) of the man who imprisoned her shows up at the castle, he explains her fear, and threatens Lance and Coira for information about the Stone of Destiny. Lance will have to decide what is most important to him. What does he want most, the castle or true happiness with Coira? His answer, and Coira’s, might be found in the garden.
I enjoyed this story. There were characters here that were familiar from other stories before this one. Coira and Lance were good for each other, at first naïve, then growing together. There was a surprise or two along the way, but I like the mostly straightforward, uncomplicated plot.
May 17, 2020
Scottish Rose: Coira
Coira waiting for her betrothed at the Horn and Hoof. When he arrived they married right there. Lord Lance de Selby then took her to his castle. The marriage was to make an alliances with the English, the MacKeefe’s and the MacDuffs. Lance’s uncle wants the castle. For Lance to keep it he needed to find where the stone of scone was. Coira told of the last location but it wasn’t there any more. Coira has a flower garden with roses. The uncle found that Coira lied and hung her up in a cage. Lance fought his uncle and Coira flung a dagger down that killed the uncle. After all family and clans came to celebrate. Lance and Coira went to the garden and found a blue rose that ment enemies to lovers.
Coira waiting for her betrothed at the Horn and Hoof. When he arrived they married right there. Lord Lance de Selby then took her to his castle. The marriage was to make an alliances with the English, the MacKeefe’s and the MacDuffs. Lance’s uncle wants the castle. For Lance to keep it he needed to find where the stone of scone was. Coira told of the last location but it wasn’t there any more. Coira has a flower garden with roses. The uncle found that Coira lied and hung her up in a cage. Lance fought his uncle and Coira flung a dagger down that killed the uncle. After all family and clans came to celebrate. Lance and Coira went to the garden and found a blue rose that ment enemies to lovers.
November 26, 2020
A very short story but an important link in the continuing story of the MacKeefe and McDuff clans. It is not as involved as the previous books but nevertheless an important read. Unfortunately Coira relives the horrors from her past but in an unusual twist, she saves her loved one from his evil Uncle.
December 24, 2020
This is a beautiful short love story. Coira was forced to marry for alliances. Sir Lance de Selby wanted a place in life and definitely a Castle. I absolutely love when Elizabeth Rose writes romances that are based on enemies to lovers, sword fights. must read series.
April 13, 2019
is a heartwarming scottish romance full of lots of surprises and twists and turns.Complex interesting characters will hold your attention.
March 13, 2021
Loved it!
Lance- a knight who "stole" a castle for his new bride.
Coira- was back at the castle were she was in a hanging cage 5 to 6 years prior.
I enjoyed reading this engaging marriage of alliance story that is well written with unforgettable characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA!
Loved seeing the three friends ( and their families) from Madman Mackeefe series and they haven't changed even married with children.
Lance- a knight who "stole" a castle for his new bride.
Coira- was back at the castle were she was in a hanging cage 5 to 6 years prior.
I enjoyed reading this engaging marriage of alliance story that is well written with unforgettable characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA!
Loved seeing the three friends ( and their families) from Madman Mackeefe series and they haven't changed even married with children.
July 3, 2021
Coira finally gets her happily ever after. Loved it.
November 8, 2021
Ok but not that memorable.
March 30, 2022
Great historical love story
I have enjoyed this book. I read all the other books about other men. I think I still have several of your books to read.
I have enjoyed this book. I read all the other books about other men. I think I still have several of your books to read.
April 18, 2022
Good read
Love all the books by E.R. Read them over and over. Please keep writing about this unusual, often funny family and their kin.
Love all the books by E.R. Read them over and over. Please keep writing about this unusual, often funny family and their kin.
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