Adair MacTaran and his family have journeyed to Nicholas’ Keep, a dwelling once held by the Scots, to maintain the peace between the Normans and the Scots. It is no secret that Adair hold a deep hatred for all things Norman, which makes it difficult for him to keep a lid on his temper. Yet, when he first lays eyes on Marianne, he is drawn to her despite her heritage.

Marianne knows the only way to escape her impending marriage is to run away. She plots her flight carefully, yet when it goes awry, she finds herself fleeing her brother’s home with Adair. Soon, these two enemies find themselves joining forces…in love.

Margaret Moore has written an exciting medieval tale that stems from the idea that love and hate, two of the most passionate emotions the human heart can feel, are not all that different. Adair detests everything about the Normans, yet Marianne’s Norman strength draws him to her and ultimately makes him fall for his bride. Likewise, Marianne’s feelings about the Scots are less than complimentary, but she cannot help but love her Scottish husband’s sense of honor for her and clan MacTaran.

Ms. Moore writes the strife between the Norman’s and the Scots with a deft pen, showing their differences and similarities and the way these two groups overcome the hurdles thrown at them. But it is the strife within clan MacTaran where Ms. Moore’s writing really shines. The dissension among the people and the hatred become a palpable emotion through Ms. Moore’s words.

There is also a small secondary story in BRIDE OF LOCHBARR about Lachlann, Adair’s brother and Dearshul, one of the maids at the MacTaran’s keep, that is in itself, a compelling tale. This reviewer was intrigued by these two characters and hopes to see more about them in the future.

If you are a fan of well-written medieval or Scottish romance, give BRIDE OF LOCHBARR a try. You will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by Cindy, LoveRomances.com