...a new rendition.
I am going to reiterate that I was with what many of the other reviewers have mentioned. I believed The Past Love was going to continue directly from The Future Bride.
For a good chunk of the early chapters of the book, I was thinking to myself, "Am I misremembering The Future Bride?"
I'm not going to spoil anything, so you'll have to check out this wonderful, action-packed, time-travel, romantic dramedy if you want to get the story.
MacLeod is the master of witty banter, and as in The Future Bride, between the leads Ferghis and Brigid, it returns beautifully. Brigid and Ferghis fire off their thoughts at a rapid pace at one another in their love-hate relationship as they try to survive together. (Survive what, you'll have to read to find out.)
If you check out The Past Love, check it out for the strong heroine and our main character, Brigid. She is no damsel in distress, and just as capable as the men around her, if not more so. Smart, clever, and not afraid to get her hands dirty, she can hold her own. Especially now, it's very important to have characters like this.
Again, I highly recommend the book, The Past Love. I will say, I think you would need to read The Future Bride first (itself amazing, another highly recommended piece) to get the foundation of this world/universe.
And wow, the ending! I was on the right path with the way this story was, I just wasn't sure how the time-travel component would play out in this one.
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Ferghus MacLeod
Brigid knows how to fight, but these groomsmen are relentless.
“Ah received Doughal’s message,” a deep voice calls.
I jerk my head up and see a man, in a red-and-black kilt, staring at me.
“I wasn’t aware he sent one,” I manage to respond.
He chuckles. “He did. And Ah shall send heem one in return.” He tosses something in my direction. It bumps along the rocks and lands with a wet thud at my feet.
And that’s when I know I’m going to die.
Praise for The Past Love
For adventure. For love. For kilts. (And strong gin.)
"MacLeod is the master of witty banter, and as in The Future Bride, between the leads Ferghus and Brigid, it returns beautifully. Brigid and Ferghus fire off their thoughts at a rapid pace at one another in their love-hate relationship..."
"There are beautiful romantic moments of realism and poignancy that will make you marvel at the understanding and wisdom of the author."
"I just loved her main character, Brigid, with her take no prisoner attitude. She could have come from my own family."
- Enemies-To-Lovers
- Slow-Burn Romance
- Time Travel
- Historical Romance
- Epic Love Story
- Witty Banter
- Satire
- Action & Adventure
The Past Love Snippets
There's enough slow-burn romance in this book to start a fire...
When my knees brush along the muddy bottom of the lake, I stand. Water pours off my drenched hair and form as I begin to ask Ferghus if he can hand me the blanket I was sitting on before. Ferghus’s horrified reaction from before reappears tenfold, except this time, he’s rendered momentarily speechless.
“Do you think you could – ”
“What have ye done?” he cries and whirls in a half circle, so his back faces me.
“I was going to ask you to pass me – ”
“What have Ah done?” he whispers, as if he’s Macbeth and he just murdered King Duncan.
Ferghus tries his best to abide by his 15th-century rules of courtship.
“Ye understand naethin’, Rosa,” he whispers fiercely. “Ah’m angry at mahself!”
“Yourself?” I wonder, “but why? You haven’t done anything wrong...”
“Ah have,” he contradicts.
“That can’t be true,” I say. “You’ve led me through the wilderness, set traps, and made fires. You’ve protected me when you could. You’ve – ”
“Ah sin e’ery time Ah look at ye, and ‘tis the truth,” Ferghus reveals.
Ferghus describes the lengths a man would go to for someone he loves.
Ferghus and Nyle are breathing hard, circling each other like two dogs in a death match. My mouth gapes as Ferghus lands a punch squarely on Nyle’s muddy jaw.
“Enough with the wrestling!” I shout at them in exasperation.
Nyle spits blood into the knee-high grass and lets out a roar as he launches himself at Ferghus. Ferghus steps sideways and slams his elbow into the middle of Nyle’s back.
The perfect escape from heavy politics.
- Comedy
- Karate
- Mystery
- Travel
- Intrigue
- Heat
The MacLeod Scottish Time Travel Rom Com series is complete!
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The Future Bride (Book 1)Outlander meets Leap Year in this lighthearted, time-travel rom com with strong gin and karate. Twenty-one-year-old Brigid MacDonald spends her days working as a barista at a coffee shop, hanging out with her BFF, Selma, and avoiding the men she usually meets at bars - until she suddenly finds herself in a strange castle, in another time, being dressed for a wedding ceremony she didn't consent to! Of course, Brigid steals a horse and flees, but the jilted groom and his brothers aren't giving up so easily. Unprepared for life in the wilds of Medieval Scotland, Brigid must trust her life to a moody Highlander named Ferghus. Set amidst the breathtaking landscape of Skye, Brigid soon finds herself caught in a serious feud between rival clans. Will her knowledge of karatedo be enough to save her from ruthless warriors, or must she lower her guard and let someone else into her life? For adventure. For love. For kilts. |
The Past Love (Book 2)Is the future predetermined? Or do our choices and actions shape the events that come to pass? Brigid MacDonald is a coffee barista with a black belt who’s been transported from 2019 to 15th-century Glasgow, one year earlier than her first adventure in The Future Bride. Time is decidedly ‘out of joint’: Ferghus hasn’t been scarred by Tristen; Nyle hasn’t thrown his disastrous party; and Brigid hasn’t taken a life – yet. Linear reality no longer exists, but nor is this a simple time loop or case of déjà vu. As the mystery slowly unfolds, the characters must choose to work together, or against one another, to resolve their clan feuds and repair their broken hearts. Accompany Brigid on another epic adventure through the Highlands of medieval Scotland. Beware the corsets that bind; the gin that confounds; and the men who ensnare in this lighthearted, romantic comedy with slow-burn romance, karate action, and heart-pounding suspense. |
The Once and Future Love (Book 3)Outlander x Karate Kid x Leap Year x Survivor x Frankenstein Brigid MacDonald leads a mundane existence. She thrives on the predictability of her coffee barista job, and being a sensei at the dojo where she teaches karate. That changes when she discovers a strange man, magically transported inside her storage closet one night. Where is he from, and how did he get there? None of Brigid's theories explain his bizarre appearance, nor the fact he doesn't understand anything about modern society. What's a girl to do? Ferghus MacLeod is equally shocked to find himself in a country he's never heard of before, in the home of the bonniest lass he's ever laid eyes upon. Her Canadian accent warms his blood and almost makes him forget he should try to return home. Despite Ferghus's commitment to his own people, he can't deny his growing attraction for this intriguing redhead, which pushes his self control to its limit. It wouldn't hurt if he stuck around for a few more days, would it? |
Praise for The Future Bride
"Romantic and full of a time travelling woman who’s a real bad a$$. Of course she’s got to be with men fighting over her. I loved it very much. Highly recommend it."
"The characters are well written and grab you from the beginning. A great read."
"It’s definitely not as heavy as Outlander which is why I liked it so much."
"One of the things I enjoyed the most is how natural and gradual the relationship between Brigid and the Scottish Warrior she shares her journey with develops."
Praise for The Once and Future Love
"I reluctantly finished this book with a smile on my face and, at the risk of being corny, a song in my heart. I highly recommend “The Once and Future Love” to readers of all genres who appreciate an enchanting story, brilliantly told."
"Even with many laughs there is a lovely romance that shows what that truly means also from yet again the author’s skilful human understanding. Of course there is a happy conclusion post some visceral action scenes, some emotional trauma, much social commentary, but humor and romance rule the end of the story, a profound writing task achieved during the last three years of global insanity without compass or rudder. I can only bow to this effort fully realized."
"Takes you on this journey where you laugh and you cry with the characters. Had me hooked from the beginning."
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Gotta Love The Celts
Ms. MacLeod is a wonderful writer. Her time traveling story was interesting, well-executed and enjoyable. Her descriptions of, interactions among, and confrontations between, the two dominant Clans of our Scots-Celtic cousins rang so authentic. Her dialogue was crisp and fun, even the Gaelic. I laughed every time Brigid asked "did he just tell me to f*** off?" Sure, the reader needs to suspend their disbelief just a bit, but a good writer makes that a no-brainer. And Ms. MacLeod is a good writer. I just loved her main character, Brigid, with her take noprisoner attitude. She could have come from my own family. Ferghus in my mind reminded me of Hamish from Braveheart. A good and honorable Celt, with all of our weaknesses. I love the offering of an alternate ending, and the fact that this demands a sequel. Well done Ms. Macleod. The rest of you readers, don't miss this book.
