The Bruised Thistle

The Order of the Scottish Thistle, Book One

by Ashley York

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Pub Date Dec 15 2013 | Archive Date Apr 23 2014

Ashley York

Romance

Description

Iseabail is the much adored only daughter of the MacNaughton laird. Upon his death, she is forced to submit to her lecherous uncle who threatens the very fabric of their clan. With her brothers by her side, they plan their escape to get help from outside their uncle's tight sphere of control. Circumstances change and she must travel unprotected and incognito when he puts a price on her head and labels her a murderess. Unable to reveal her true identity even to the handsome mercenary who saves her not once but twice, she must fight her growing attraction or jeopardize their entire plan. With a price on her head and enemies on all sides, her trust is not something she can afford to give lightly…

Seumas MacDonell is a man wounded in body and soul, driven by guilt. Recently returned from the pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, he struggles with finding a purpose for his life. The wound that has left him impotent stands as a testimony to God's punishment for him. When he rescues Iseabail from one of his men, he cannot deny the intense attraction he feels for her. Her protection falls on him despite her apparent distrust of him. In the hope of finding redemption for his sins, he agrees to help Iseabail…but will his feelings for her prove to be the ultimate obstacle to his salvation?

Iseabail is the much adored only daughter of the MacNaughton laird. Upon his death, she is forced to submit to her lecherous uncle who threatens the very fabric of their clan. With her brothers by...

Advance Praise

"If your looking for something to curl up with and sweep you away, The Bruised Thistle is the one to buy. I fell in love with Seumas and Iseabail from the first pages. Ashley York takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. You'll be rooting for Seumas and Iseabail all the way through, but be sure to have the tissues ready. It's a great book, and I recommend it to all who love a good Scottish historical romance."

"The Bruised Thistle, is a great read - a tale of two people, who must learn to trust, love and heal. The story will grab you from page one and you won’t want to put it down until the end. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud, routing for, and yes…crying for Seumas and Iseabail. What a marvelous debut! I highly recommend The Bruised Thistle and look forward to the next one from Ashley York."

"I highly recommend reading this Scottish Romance. You will enjoy this book as much as I did. It is a story full of adventure, romance, laughter and tears.. Absolutely loved Seumas and Iseabail. Seumas is running away from himself and Iseabail is on the run with a price on her head. This is Ashley York's 1st book and I can't wait for the 2nd and 3rd in the series to come out. Keep them coming."

"Enjoyed this well-written and engaging tale of Iseabail and Seamus, and I am totally looking forward to reading another by Ashley York. indulge and Be Delighted !!!"

"I absolutely adore my Scottish romance novels, and Ashley York's The Bruised Thistle did not disappoint. The author did a creative job coming up with a unique set of conflicts for the hero and heroine making this book very hard to put down. There were many twist, turns to the story line and even some pleasant unexpected ones. Both of the main characters have endearing qualities that will have you rooting for them to make it. If you love suspenseful, action-filled Scottish historicals you will love The Bruised Thistle by Ashley York. It's brilliant! Reviewed for Satin Sheets Romance Review by Angela Rose. I received a copy of this book from the author for the purposes of an honest review."

"If your looking for something to curl up with and sweep you away, The Bruised Thistle is the one to buy. I fell in love with Seumas and Iseabail from the first pages. Ashley York takes you on a...