Like the Capulets and Montagues, there is a family feud between the Macfarlanes and Buchanans.
This is a book with a strong female and male heroine and I loved it. I am in awe of the author’s ability to bring the characters to life while carrying the reader into the heart of the conflict. How wonderful to escape to a condominium and boutique B&B with such sparky characters.
As I speeded along with the narrative, I laughed throughout.
Besides the humour and fast-past exchanges, there are also tender moments between the characters.
This is a thoroughly modern romance populated with independent, strong characters. Logan has got ‘chutzpah’ but has been warned about Buchanan women. Call the fire brigade! Reading Lizzie Lamb’s novel is akin to battling with a stubborn, smouldering fire. But, oh- the sparks, the danger and the thrill.
About Take Me, I’m Yours
India Buchanan plans to set up an English-Style bed and breakfast establishment in her great-aunt’s home, MacFarlane Landing, Wisconsin. But she’s reckoned without opposition from Logan MacFarlane whose family once owned her aunt’s house and now want it back. MacFarlane is in no mood to be denied. His grandfather’s living on borrowed time and Logan has vowed to ensure the old man sees out his days in their former home. India’s great-aunt has other ideas and has threatened to burn the house to the ground before she lets a MacFarlane set foot in it. There’s a story here. One the family elders aren’t prepared to share. When India finds herself in Logan’s debt, her feelings towards him change. However, the past casts a long shadow and events conspire to deny them the love and happiness they both deserve. Can India and Logan’s love overcome all odds? Or is history about to repeat itself?
About Lizzie:
After teaching her 1000th pupil and working as a deputy head teacher in a large primary school, Lizzie decided to pursue her first love: writing. She joined the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s New Writers’ Scheme, wrote Tall, Dark and Kilted (2012), quickly followed by Boot Camp Bride. Although much of her time is taken promoting her novels she published Scotch on the Rocks, which achieved Best Seller status within two weeks of appearing on Amazon. Her next novel, Girl in the Castle, reached #3 in the Amazon charts. Lizzie is a founder member of indie publishing group – New Romantics Press, and has co-hosted author events at Aspinall, St Pancras and Waterstones, Kensington, talking about writing and the research which underpins her novels. Lizzie’s latest romance Take Me, I’m Yours is set in Wisconsin, a part of the USA which she adores. She has further Scottish-themed romances planned and this summer will tour the Scottish Highlands in her caravan researching men in kilts. What’s not to like? As for the years she spent as a teacher, they haven’t quite gone to waste as she is building up a reputation as a go-to speaker on indie publishing, and how to plan, write, and publish a debut novel. Lizzie lives in Leicestershire (UK) with her husband, David.
Please see all my book reviews at Books in Handbag and my website and blog at JessieCahalin.com.
A nice surprise to see this blog post popping up in my inbox. Take Me I’m Yours now has 50 reviews (hard earned). I still love the characters and the setting and re-read it from time to time. #crazywriter
Looking forward to your next novel.
Great review and I completely agree – it is like battling with a smouldering fire! Which is part of the reason why I like her books so much. I don’t even need to read the blurb anymore I just pitch straight in because I know I will not be disappointed.
Thanks Sarah, you really helped me to get it ‘out there’, and you haven’t blocked me on social media – yet. Will be starting on the next one very soon.
Lizzie is a fabulous writer. I am in awe of her storytelling. Love the feisty characters.
What a great review of Lizzie’s latest romance and it is richly deserved.
Thanks Joan, I appreciate your coming by (seeing as Amazon won’t let you leave a review for any of my books). Go figure. Your support is always welcome.
Delighted to meet another fan of Lizzie Lamb.
Fabulous post and review, Jessie. I love Lizzie’s books too and you’ve perfectly summed up Take Me, I’m Yours. Xx
Thanks Jan, your support means a lot to me. Thanks for popping buy and for downloading my books and always leaving a review. Good luck with your own writing.
Hi Jan, thanks for your kind comments. Lizzie’s books are a dream to read – so clever.
Smashing post, Jessie – and great new read from Lizzie! I really enjoyed the change of scene!!
It was a fabulous setting – perfect.
A really great post, Jessie – and yet another great read from Lizzie!! Interesting change of scene, too. (Her work rate is just amazing!!)
Thanks Jessie and June, be prepared for the skirl of pipes and the waggle of the kilt, I’m returning to Scotland for the next one.
Fabulous blog as ever Jessie! Lizzie has a gift for creating sizzling heroes and feisty heroines – and although there are fireworks, the romance gets nice and hot too! Loved this one. X
As always, a perfect blend of sparks and romance. Lizzie creates real characters.
Thanks Adrienne. We are the Celtic Sisters when it comes to writing romance. LOL. Mist, dreamy scenery and gorgeous men, no wonder we write Scottish/Irish themed romance.
That’s a great review, Jessie! I loved that book, too 🙂
Thanks for dropping by Isabella (all the way from Italy, too) You always give me great advice when I send ‘chunks’ over to you for a second opinion. And, of course, you have mascaraded as one of my characters in Scotch on the Rocks.
I am honoured to be your beta-reader and my inner Diva here is still basking in her glory *ahem*.
I’ve loved all Lizzie’s books and this one sounds like it will be every bit as good.
Thank you Mary, it’s a bit of a departure for me. But if you read the dedication you’ll see why I’ve temporarily abandoned Scotland. I think this baby is well and truly on its way now and it’s time to step back from publicising the novel and get on with writing #6. Thanks to Jessie for hosting me on her fabulous blog. A writer could not have a great supporter.
This looks fab. And I loved Lizzie on #UKRomChat a couple of weeks ago. Terrific review – thank you.
Many thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Dear Jessie, thank you so much for writing such a fabulous blog post about my new novel. You don’t know how much I appreciate your support. One thing we can say in favour of winter is that it encourages us to get on with the WIP. I did think about joining in the NaNoWriMo but decided I wouldn’t put myself under that sort of pressure. Having said that, I’m keen to get on with the next novel. Best of luck with your writing endevours, too.
Hi Sandy, thanks for giving Jessie and I your support. That was a mad night on #UKROMCHAT but I enjoyed every moment of it. I love writing romance and helping others to do the same (when I can).