Review: Homecoming
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2012
A fitting take from the biblical story of the prodigal son, "Border Lord's Bride" follows Lucius Carr, a Scottish Templar who came home to the highlands to claim the earldom. But, instead of a feast, he found his home sadly lacking of all male members due to the war. All were left were his 5 sisters who needed him more than ever, not just as the surviving male but also to guide them since he was the oldest.Unknown to Lucius, being Earl also means marrying Elizabeth Huntingdon, a woman he loved long ago who also betrayed his love. The attraction between them has never dimmed, Lucius found out as a surprise. But, he also scared that Elizabeth would break his heart again. Can she trust Elizabeth with his heart, his home and his sisters?To use two clichés - "having loved and lost," and then "once bitten, twice shy", "Border Lord's Bride", though written as a novella packs a punch. Author Gerri Russell did not mince words. Every word and every sentence counted. Yet, even with the directness and fast pacing, as a reader you can feel Lucius' anguish and Elizabeth's suffering. You can also emphatize with their being scared of being hurt again.And as they finally found the courage to find glory in their love, other factors beyond their control came into the picture. And once again, these two tentative lovers have to work very hard to achieve and reach their happily ever after.That said... it is that quality of struggling to find happiness that makes this novella a great and heartwarming read.Rated PG 13 because of one sex scene.