Born of bad blood, they were raised in the Scottish Highlands on lands that belonged to their mother’s kin, the McClairens—until their English father seized the ancestral stronghold for his own. But Fia Merrick gives her heart to no one, for love is a weakness she cannot afford. But not good enough to keep Thomas Donne from eventually finding it out and falling in love with her. One day when HWA came to do a show on the campus Triple … I like how the author shows that she reall. In the third chapter of Connie Brockway’s exquisite Highland trilogy, a notorious temptress discovers that nothing settles an old score like true love. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. I WISH that the authors would make that clear on the books so that I'd read them in the correct order! Born of bad blood, they were raised in the Scottish Highlands on lands that belonged to their mother’s kin, the McClairens—until their English father seized the ancestral stronghold for his own. This is the third in Brockway's McClairen's Isle trilogy (THE PASSIONATE ONE, 1999; THE RECKLESS ONE, 2000, and THE RAVISHING ONE, 2001). Again, I read it for a read a thon and I think these should be read in order. I am selling my personal Vendor List for Vendors outside of China. But the book did include a satisfyingly dramatic ending. Not my favorite type of historical romance. I like how the author shows that she really does have a good and caring side, although many of the people don't really see it until near the end of the book. Great ending to a great series! He's a bit over the top, especially in this last book as he slips into madness, but I'm happy to go with it. Restless, daring, proud, they are the Merricks: Fia, the only daughter, the ravishing one; Raine, her older brother, the reckless one; and Ashton, the eldest, the passionate one. 0 Ratings 0 Want to read; 0 Currently reading; 0 Have read; This edition was published in 2000 by Dell Pub. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. And, considering how many books like this are written, that's not an easy thing to do. This one is the most twisted and mystical, with heavy themes of revenge. It broke my heart, too, when Thomas came to Fia’s london house, only to find her refuse him once again. Rereading them more recently, I still love the books, but have to acknowledge the weaknesses of this last installment. A colpirmi, per una volta tanto, non è l'eroe maschile, ma la protagonista femminile, che presenta un carattere oscuro, da vera eroina nera. Something went wrong. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. McClairen's Isle : The Ravishing One, Paperback by Brockway, Connie, ISBN 0440226309, ISBN-13 9780440226307, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Aristocrat Fia Merrick has vowed to steer clear of love, but when the man who had broken her heart years earlier returns in disguise to kidnap her, the doors of passion will reopen again. I started this book a bit apprehensive. Fia Merrick didn't really grab my attention. According to her, being 'ravishing' is all about believing in yourself when the rest of the world begins to doubt you, in essence, equalling confidence. And, while reading the first two installments in the series may add to the experience, it isn’t strictly necessary. Definitely one to keep your attention and not want to be interrupted while reading. This novel is a work of fiction. Fia, the main female character, seems like a sad little one, really, when you consider that her father is really using her to gain more power and wealth. by Dell. 0440226309 - Mcclairen's Isle: the Ravishing One by Brockway, Connie - AbeBooks This series is a bit overwrought, with some mystical elements and angst, but there's enough fun in it that I stuck with it. The Ravishing One - Duration: 5:00. Published by Dell Publishing a division of Random House, Inc. Soon enough she jettisoned the idea of writing serious literature for what she considered (and still considers) the best gig in the world, writing romance. My very first of Connie Brockway. 1 Digital. Slow at start, even contemplated not finishing, but once main characters started interacting the story improved. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Start by marking “The Ravishing One (McClairen's Isle, #3)” as Want to Read: July 11th 2000 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2012. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Restless, daring, proud, they are the Merricks: Fia, the only daughter, the ravishing one; Raine, her older brother, the reckless… If you Can’t wait DM me. More plot driven than a regular romance. Fia, the only daughter, is the ravishing one. Ravishing: very pleasing to look at. Pretty good. As for hero and heroine, even though the set up for their romance was perfect, they still managed to fall a little flat somehow. About McClairen’s Isle: The Ravishing One. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. As for Donne he seemed kind of stiff and one dimensional to me. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Important backstory for this last in the trilogy: His desire for her turned abduction into seduction…. }, SOLVED. I has been years since I read the first two books in this series so it took a little bit for me to get into this one. 20 New Books on Women’s History. This is the story of his daughter. An edition of The ravishing one (2000) The ravishing one by Connie Brockway. 5:00. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Good storyline, characters, and fluff sections. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. McClairen’s Isle: The Ravishing One. Please try again. I have been procrastinating in writing this review because I tried so hard, rereading a few times, to like this book better. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A very upstanding, strong type of guy, but not as thrilling or arresting as some other heroes I've come across. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! There, as Fia seeks her revenge in seduction, a passion is ignited that defies the past and cannot be denied.... Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Refresh and try again. Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Brockway knows how to build romantic tension and release it in a fulfilling passion between her hero and heroine. She's Carr's favored daughter, his creation, his (s)pawn. She's just good at pretending, and hides her sweet, shy, mushy interior very well. I do like McClairen's Isle: The Ravishing One, and that's the crux of […] r/RickRudesTights: A place to post sweet pics of Ravishing Rick Rude's custom tights. Restless, daring, proud, they are the Merricks: Fia, the only daughter, the ravishing one; Raine, her older brother, the reckless one; and Ashton, the eldest, the passionate one.