Beloved Imposter by Patricia Potter

Felicia Campbell can’t believe her bad luck. In a fortnight, she’s expected to wed a brutal man more than three times her age. She has no choice but to flee… but Felicia’s fortune goes from bad to worse when, during her escape, she’s abducted by her clan’s enemy. She must now continue the masquerade or ignite a clan war that could destroy them all.

A seaman at heart, Rory Maclean longs to cut the ties that have bound him to a legacy of hatred and bloodshed. Still, with his clan in peril, he’s returned home, hoping to broker peace between the Macleans and Campbells. But his men, believing he needs an heir, have stolen him a bride – a beautiful, spirited lass who ignites his passion and reawakens every fiber in his being. Ad tempts him to do the one thing he swore he’d never do again: challenge a century-old curse that had already claimed two brides and hardened his heart.

My Thoughts

Beloved Impostor is a great start to this series by Patricia Potter. It is well written, with real characters, strong conflict and a believable storyline.

Rory MacLean is home after 10 years of sailing the seas and burying 2 wives. He does not want to be Laird, but with his older brother missing and his father dead, the responsibility of his clan is thrust upon him. Felicia Campbell, while under the care of her uncle, discovers that her uncle has agreed to marry her to a brutal man who is three times her age. To avoid this, Felicia plans her escape, only to find herself kidnapped by the MacLean’s who are certain that this is the Lady Janet who would be a perfect wife for their laird.

Rory is furious with his men, as he has vowed never to marry again and also because he believes Felicia to be Janet, the future wife of Jamie Campbell. Jamie is his clan’s enemy but who Rory wishes to make peace with for the sake of both clans. Felicia, realizing she was on borrowed time before her real identity is discovered, plays the part while looking for a way to escape to freedom.

What follows is a well-paced tale, with plenty of romance, action and intrigue along with a touch of the supernatural. With a strong supporting cast of characters that add much depth to the story, Beloved Impostor is a must read for all fans of Scottish Historicals set in the Highlands.