The Winter Laird - Review

                                 The Winter Laird
                                    Mists of Fate- Book One
                                        By Nancy Scanlon
​                  Genre: Time Travel / Historical Romance

​Successful matchmaker Brianagh O’Rourke believes in happily-ever-afters...just not her own. She’s convinced passion only exists in her dreams. When she reluctantly accepts a marriage proposal, Bri decides she needs a vacation―but she didn't expect it to be in 15th century Ireland.

THE PAST
Laird Nioclas MacWilliam just wants peace for his clan. The time for him to marry has come, and after waiting years for his ally to present their daughter, he’s agreed to marry another. But on the eve of his nuptials, a daring rescue brings his missing betrothed right into his arms.

And she does not want to be there.

THE FUTURE
Brianagh has to return to the future. Nioclas has to marry. He offers a solution for the both of them: She marries him and stays for three months, and they work together to convince his clan they are a love match. In return, he vows to safely return her home. But as the days turn to weeks, they both begin to see what a happily-ever-after could be. And when the time comes, does Brianagh return to the life she’s built, or does she remain in the past for a chance at true love?

 Absolutely riveting! I truly enjoyed reading this fascinating book! The storyline was very original, well written and completely captivating. The characters were very realistic with palpable emotions and complex dialogue. I was immediately hooked from the very beginning and just got more and more absorbed into this book as it progressed! The romance was very sweet and spicy, yet nothing too racy, making this book very acceptable for just about any age group. I loved how Bri tried to evade Nioclas, yet since he's the imagery of pure masculinity, there's no way she can resist- I wouldn't!! I loved how time travel was incorporated with a full background and purpose of family legend , not just thrown in there out of nowhere. This was an extremely well written book that I absolutely, completely enjoyed reading!!