The Wild Rose of Kilgannon

by Kathleen Givens

Book Overview

She came to the Highlands an innocent bride, but one man's love and two nations' enmity would make her a woman.... In her unforgettable novel Kilgannon , Kathleen Givens brought to vivid life the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440235685
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Dell
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

As good as KilGannon

The love story of Alex and Mary continues...Alex MacGannon prefers not to fight in the upcoming war between the English and his fellow Scotsmen. However, his friends, the MacKinnon and the MacDonald, persuaded Alex into join James Stewart's cause. Alex leaves behind his beloved Mary Rose and his two sons from a previous marriage to fight for Scotland's freedom. However, Alex finds the Scottish leadership lacking in both courage and tactics. He stayed with his fellow Scotsmen even when James Stewart flees to France (Coward!!)and leave them to fret for themselves. Alex refuses to go home in spite of missing his family and his home greatly. He wants to be sure that all his people return home safely and in doing so, he is forced to surrender to the English, who imprison him in the Tower. Though English, Mary risks her own safety by travelling to London to save the man she loves. This is an amazing sequel of the KilGannon and Alex is an amazing hero, who understands loyalty as he insures his men safely return to their homes. And Mary, who gave up everything to go to Scotland with Alex, is more than willing to give up even more for her beloved's freedom. This is a must read for you Scottish Romance readers out there!! But as I finished the last page, it does make me wonder if there will be another book after The Wild Rose of KilGannon.....Wouldn't it be great? ;) I hope so...

A word to the wise: READ "KILGANNON" FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh MY,SUCH a good book!!!!! Perfect continuation of "Kilgannon".There has only ever been one book that has made me cry..."Outlander"..well...Add "The Wild Rose of Kilgannon" to that list because this book had me weeping like mad throughout..Could Mary and Alex's story be more romantic??? They are so in love..and I'm not talking "fluffy" love...I'm talking the kind of love that overcomes any obstacle...and believe me there are quite a few of those within this story...The characters were unbelievably well developed ...Mary was awesome...she was so in love with her man, and so strong...nothing could stop her!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! It had me laughing, gasping, crying, and pulling my hair out...I'm exhausted!!!! Girls...get this book!!!! DEFINITELY a MUST READ!!!!!!

Givens works are outstanding historical romances

In 1715, the Earl of KilGannon, Alex MacGannon, prefers not to fight in the upcoming war between the English and his Scots. However, his friends, the MacKinnon and the MacDonald, persuade Alex to join James Stewart's cause. Alex reluctantly leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Rose and his cherished two sons from a previous marriage to fight for Scottish freedom.However, Alex finds the Scottish leadership lacking in courage and tactics. He protests the bad decisions, but stays the course even when James Stewart flees to France. Alex refuses to go home in spite of missing his family and his estate until his people return home safely. To do so, he is forced to surrender to the English, who imprison him in the Tower. Though English, Mary risks her own safety by traveling to London to save the man who she loves beyond reasoning.WILD ROSE OF KILGANNON, the sequel to KILGANNON, is a an exciting historical romance that brings to life the events and lead personalities of the Jacobite Rebellion. The story line is entertaining due to the remarkable lead characters. Alex is an amazing hero, who understands loyalty as he insures his men safely return to their homes. Mary, who gave up everything for his love, willingly gives up even more for his freedom. Kathleen Givens gives her audience two sensational eighteenth century romances that provide much pleasure to sub-genre fans.Harriet Klausner

A FIRST-RATE NOVEL FROM KATHLEEN GIVENS!

BRAVO! Kathleen Givens has done it again. IF you are looking for an exceptional historical romance look no further. Kilgannon and The Wild Rose of Kilgannon are two exceptional novels that will have you begging for more. I, personally, can not get enough of the Kilgannon clan. I will be on pins and needles awaiting more historical novels by Givens.

Great story!

The Wild Rose picks up where Kilgannon ended, with Alex going off to war. The suspense was high from the first page and I finally had to peek to see if Alex lives and if Alex and Mary ever get back together. The story moves from Kilgannon to Edinburgh to London and I couldn't put it down! I can't get enough of Alex and, like Mary, I'll go anywhere to be with this man. I love discovering a new writer and I will read everything Kathleen Givens writes. The two Kilgannon novels are keepers! I'm anxious for the third.