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Once a Laird

An Exciting and Enchanting Historical Regency Romance

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Bridgerton and Outlander fans as well as readers of Mary Balogh, Grace Burrowes, and Stephanie Laurens won't want to miss this thrilling and clever new love story of a wandering laird, duty-bound but reluctant to return home to the Scottish Isles and the brave, brilliant woman he hopes to make his lady...
"Splendidly crafted...Putney brilliantly utilizes all of the key elements her readers crave—engaging characters, an expertly evoked setting, an intriguingly different story line, even a quintessential cat—and the result is another exemplary-in-every-way romance." —Booklist

After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsay left Scotland to roam distant lands. He has searched ancient ruins, collected priceless antiquities, and escaped certain death after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War. Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years—but everything changes the day a letter arrives for him from Scotland . . .

Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the people of Scotland's remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. But now their leader is near death, and Signy must summon his successor at once. It's time for Kai Ramsay to come home . . .

When Ramsay returns to Thorsay, he's shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Their complicated past interferes with their unspoken desire as they work together for their people. Until a wild storm sparks first passion, then unexpected danger when a treasure trove left by their ancestors comes to light . . .
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    • Booklist

      September 15, 2021
      When his beloved Gisela Matheson died, Kai Douglas Ramsay tried to outrun his grief by traveling the world. From Portugal to Turkey, Kai distracted himself by studying ancient civilizations and doing a bit of discreet espionage work for the British government. But now his grandfather Duncan is dying, and Kai must return to Scotland and assume his responsibilities as the new laird of Thorsay. Fortunately, while he has been away the head schoolmistress, Signy Matheson, Gisela's younger sister, has been working closely with Duncan to keep things running smoothly on the islands, and she is more than willing to teach Kai how to be a good laird. But can Signy also show Kai a future with her that he never could have imagined? In the latest splendidly crafted addition to her Rogues Redeemed series, Putney (Once Dishonored, 2020) brilliantly utilizes all of the key elements her readers crave--engaging characters, an expertly evoked setting, an intriguingly different story line, even a quintessential cat--and the result is another exemplary-in-every-way romance. For more intrepid historical romance heroines, see the Trend Alert, p. xx.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 11, 2021
      A woman falls for her deceased sister’s former fiancé in Putney’s dull sixth Rogues Redeemed romance (after Once Dishonored), set in 1800s Scotland. Kai Ramsey returns to Thorsay Island to take over his ailing grandfather’s responsibilities as Laird. He hasn’t been back since the death of his betrothed, Gisela Matheson, 12 years ago, leaving to travel and mourn before eventually becoming a spy for the crown. Meanwhile, Gisela’s younger sister, Signy, stayed behind and became Kai’s grandfather’s deputy. Signy has always blamed Kai for Gisela’s death by miscarriage, but now that they’re thrown back together, she realizes Kai wasn’t at fault and the two bond over their shared love of her sister, his grandfather, and the islands. Kai is finally ready to settle down after his adventures abroad, but Signy is eager to travel and finally put herself first. Though these conflicting desires keep them from acting on their acknowledged attraction, Signy promises to stick around for at least three months to train Kai in his new role. The pull between Signy and Kai feels weak at best, more like two old friends getting reacquainted than a potential couple. Though the setting and supporting cast are well developed, the lackluster chemistry disappoints. This is one to skip.

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