The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley

The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, #1)

by Jennifer Ashley

A woman is drawn to a dangerously intruiging man in this unique historical romance from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley.

It was whispered all through London Society that Ian Mackenzie was mad, that he’d spent his youth in an asylum, and was not to be trusted—especially with a lady. For the reputation of any woman caught in his presence was instantly ruined.
 
Yet Beth found herself inexorably drawn to the Scottish lord whose hint of a brogue wrapped around her like silk and whose touch could draw her into a world of ecstasy. Despite his decadence and his intimidating intelligence, she could see that he needed help. Her help. Because suddenly the only thing that made sense to her was…The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie.

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Ian is a good man...

I can't write a review for this story, I just can't. There is no way I can do it justice. I read this one years ago and it touched me in a way that many books miss by a smidge. Your heart beats for a man who has spent years frustrated by his perceived shortcomings, yet not able to change. These characters come alive for me and I find myself looking at the siblings like a parent. I wanted to knock their heads together one minute, then call for a group hug the next.

The love story is an original and there aren't too many authors who can capture the emotions as well. There's a connection and understanding between Ian and Beth that others would be jealous of. Such dedication and love mixed with possessiveness and desperation to be near each other. It's appealing yet also could be stifling. Only certain people could cope.

The narrator does a fabulous job and I never struggled to tell the characters apart. No change in the ratings, I loved both the read and the audio.

Love this one and I can't help but go on and see Mac try to get the love of his life back.

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