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Book Review: Never Seduce A Scot – Maya Banks

Never Seduce A Scot
Author: Maya Banks
Series: The Montgomerys and Armstrongs #1
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Ballantine Books
My Rating:

Summary:

Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her “touched.” Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even her family, knows that she cannot hear. Content with her life of seclusion, Eveline has taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world to view her as daft. But when an arranged marriage into a rival clan makes Graeme Montgomery her husband, Eveline accepts her duty – unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new bride can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled that he stirs her deepest passions.
Graeme is intrigued by the mysterious Eveline, whose silent lips are ripe with temptation and whose bright, intelligent eyes can see into his soul. As intimacy deepens, he learns her secret. But when clan rivalries and dark deeds threaten the wife he has only begun to cherish, the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save the woman who has awakened his heart to the beautiful song of a rare and magical love.

 
First Sentence: Peace had come to the highlands.

Warning: This review contains minor spoilers of Never Seduce A Scot.

My Review:

I had never read a book that could manage to make me cry five times in one sitting. On the crowded subway. With people staring at me in horror. Never Seduce A Scot is that book.

Due to an arranged marriage by the king of Scotland in an effort to bring peace, the king matched up Eveline Armstrong and Graeme Montgomery to be married, his ultimate goal being bringing peace to both the Armstrong and Montogomery clans. Of course, no one has a choice and to reject his decision means war to the king.

Eveline is considered daft, or “touched” in Never Seduce A Scot, but the truth is, she isn’t. In fact, she wisely pretends to be daft in order to avoid a certain fate, but then had to face another horrible one anyway. Graeme is worried because being married to someone “touched” means no heirs (since someone “touched” can’t exactly reject his advances), which is horrible especially since he’s the laird of his clan.

Now on to the question I bet you’re all wondering: why did I cry so much? Well, I felt so freaking sorry for Eveline, so being a massive understatement. Eveline manages to avoid one cruel fate to have another shoved into her face. She’s so open-minded and kind, hoping to show the Montogomery clan that she’s her own self and not just one of those “evil” Armstrongs, to no success. Even though Eveline is cussed at, accused, and snarled at, she tries her best, until she couldn’t no longer. I felt for Eveline, connected with her, and understood her sadness. If I was in her position, I wouldn’t have last as long as she had. I was reading Never Seduce A Scot on the subway on my way to college and crying so much due to all the cruel things she faced that the lady sitting across from me was shooting me ton of weird looks, but I didn’t mind. I couldn’t help crying and crying over a book as good as Never Seduce A Scot is worth it.

Now moving on to Eveline’s cuteness. I loved how she was determined to be Graeme’s wife when he didn’t know what to do with her before he found out the truth about Eveline. I loved it when she moved her things to his bedroom when he gave her a separate chamber from his and shocked him out of his wits. I loved the way she risked her life two times and faced her terror of horses just for her husband. I loved how she didn’t care at all for her harsh injuries and instead focused on his. I love how she cried, “He loves me!” and screamed, “I LOVE YOU!” back to him. Epic cuteness.

I will definitely pick up and read Maya Bank’s other books in the future. I hope it’s as good as Never Seduce A Scot and would hopefully not make me cry as much if her books are sad, although I don’t mind if I cry if I’m reading a good book.

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 10-26-12 · 20 Comments
Categories: 2012 book, book review Tagged: 4 star

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  1. Katie says

    2-22-13 at 1:53 AM

    Wow I just love your review and this is going to the tip of my tbr pile. Evelin’s sounds amazing and so cute(: I can’t wait to read her story !

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      7-22-13 at 8:51 PM

      You’ll definitely love Eveline Katie! :D
      She is AMAZING.
      Kelly recently posted…Book Review: Throne of Glass – Sarah MaasMy Profile

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  2. Ashley Rogers says

    3-09-13 at 10:55 AM

    I JUST LOVE A GOOD ROMANCE! ahhhh this story sounds sounds so great! I cannot wait to pick this story up. I have never read a book with someone that is handicapped before, but she sounds so strong as a character. Thank you very much for sharing your review. I am a huge romance novel fan and I will def be rushing out to get this one!

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    • Kelly says

      7-22-13 at 8:52 PM

      I’ve read several books with a handicapped person before, but this one is definitely the best. :D<3
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  3. Gayatri says

    7-22-13 at 6:46 AM

    A few months ago I read ‘Cherished’ by Maya Banks and loved it and after reading your review I am looking forward to reading “Never Seduce a Scot'” too! It sounds like a romance book that I would totally fall in Love with! Thanks for the honest review !

    – Gayatri @ Notorious Writer.
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    • Kelly says

      7-22-13 at 8:58 PM

      I’ve never read Maya Banks’ other books yet besides her highlander series. I’m glad you liked that one too! :D
      And you will definitely love Never Seduce A Scot Gayatri! :D
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  4. Maida @ Literary Love Affair says

    8-03-13 at 10:15 PM

    I seriously need to pick up a Maya Banks novel soon! She write the most swoon worthy males and romances ever. I can’t wait to start with this hopefully! Plus, I can’t wait to meet Eveline! Glad you enjoyed this! Great review! :D

    ~ Maida
    Literary Love Affair 
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    • Kelly says

      8-04-13 at 2:10 PM

      I have a feeling that you’ll love this one Maida! And you’ll definitely love Eveline! ;D
      Thanks! (:
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  5. V_gulati says

    10-03-13 at 11:42 AM

    this book made me cry…..and when graemw declares his love ……oh my……

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      10-05-13 at 8:57 PM

      I know! This book made me cry and sob so much, every single time I read it. Man, Maya Banks is the master of pulling emotions.
      Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [52]My Profile

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  6. sarah c. says

    10-08-13 at 2:25 PM

    Great review!!! i could never get into books kind of like this…i think im mainly in the paranormal area..

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      10-08-13 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks Sarah! (:
      Aww, that’s sad to hear, but yeah, we all have our different tastes. o:
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  7. Susan T. says

    10-10-13 at 9:17 PM

    Wow! Crying 5 times? It must be good! I’m not sure I’m up for being put through the ringer though.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      10-12-13 at 1:12 PM

      Yeah, and I cry EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I read it.
      Ha ha, well, when you finally get to this one, I can guarantee that you’ll definitely love it Susan. ;D
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  8. dimka says

    10-15-13 at 5:38 AM

    love the review :) have it but don’t have time to read it :(

    Reply
  9. Lindsey V. says

    10-19-13 at 8:57 PM

    Oh my. I NEED to find this book! I love books with Scottish heroes (who doesn’t?!) and sexy accents, so I’m glad I found your review. Crying during a book means great writing, so don’t mind the horrified looks from across the subway! :-)

    I’m really excited to read this book.

    Reply
    • Lindsey V. says

      10-19-13 at 9:21 PM

      My library has this book!

      Reply
  10. Cali W. says

    12-28-13 at 3:40 PM

    I am usually not to into historical romances, but this one looks good. Great review!

    Reply
  11. Wren b. says

    12-31-13 at 9:31 PM

    Love this review, it makes me want to read this book bad!

    Reply
  12. Nitzan Schwarz says

    1-12-14 at 2:09 PM

    “I felt so freaking sorry for Eveline, so being a massive understatement. Eveline manages to avoid one cruel fate to have another shoved into her face. She’s so open-minded and kind, hoping to show the Montogomery clan that she’s her own self and not just one of those “evil” Armstrongs, to no success. Even though Eveline is cussed at, accused, and snarled at, she tries her best, until she couldn’t no longer. I felt for Eveline, connected with her, and understood her sadness.” <— captured my feelings on this perfect book completely <3
    I cried reading this book BOTH times I read it. But luckily for me, no subway was involved xD
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