THE LADY MOST WILLING is a novel written in three parts by accomplished, heavy-hitting authors Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway. Set in Scotland during a Christmas pilgrimage at a castle, dear old Uncle Taran has kidnapped four potential brides from an English lord's Christmas party for Comte de Rochforte and his cousin, the Earl of Oakley to choose from. By mistake, his men also took Lord Bretton who just happened to be asleep in the carriage they stuffed the women in. Now, with too many people in the castle and the wintery weather keeping them inside, the residents of the castle soon find themselves pairing up and, one-by-one, falling in love.

THE LADY MOST WILLING is certainly the most unique way of telling a story. With three authors with distinct writing styles, I thought reading this book would be a bit of a challenge. Initially, I had believed that there would be separate parts to this book, each showcasing a happily-ever-after. However, this story reads just like a regular novel, just with three pairings and a quicker pace.

Each happily-ever-after is fulfilling and satisfying, though I do wish readers could get a chance to have those romances fleshed out more. The fast pace is what made this novel work, but I also felt that events happened very quickly as well, sometimes to the point of overlooking areas in which an author should have spent more time on. Nevertheless, this book was funny, sweet and full of holiday fun! If you're looking to sample new authors but are not a fan of anthologies, then this is the perfect opportunity get a taste of new writing! Who knows, maybe you'll fall in love yourself!

Book Summary

You are cordially invited to a ball party kidnapping... Taran Ferguson, laird of his clan, is determined that his ancient (if not so honorable) birthright be secured, and when both his nephews refuse to wed, the old reprobate takes matters into his own hands: he raids a ball and makes off with four likely brides...

Miss Marilla Chisholm–– the BONNIEST LASS in Scotland, and an heiress to boot.

Miss Fiona Chisholm–– her older sister, ANOTHER FINE CHOICE (but for that tiny stain on her reputation)

Lady Cecily Tarleton–– TRUE, SHE'S AN English BEAUTY, but very, very rich.

Miss Catriona Burns–– WITHOUT NAME OR FORTUNE, CLEARLY SOMEONE MADE A MISTAKE

OH, YES. AND ONE VERY IRATE DUKE