This is a novel in three parts each written by some of my favorite authors. I love Connie Brockway and have read almost everything she has written. (I only have 2 more books left to read of Brockway's and I am savoring them like fine chocolate.) I also very much like Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. How can you go wrong with a book by these immensely talented authors? You can't!
And that is what makes this an enjoyable and fun read. I started laughing at the prologue and didn't stop. It was hilarious to read about the mighty Laird Taran Ferguson with his motley crew of men in kilts intent on storming the castle party to steal a couple of women to take back home to his nephews so they can pick out brides. Scottish brides, of course. The writing is so funny. Anything Taran does ends up going astray in some way so he ends up kidnapping three ladies, a common girl and the Duke of Bretton. None of them want to be "kidnapped" and snowed into the castle but they all make the best of it knowing that help will be on the way when the snow melts. Hilarity ensues!
I loved all the stories in different ways. One was more sensual. One was more comical but they were all great stories with a different approach to the romance of the Hero and Heroine. The second act has Lady Fiona hiding out in the study and intently reading Persuasion by Jane Austen which kinda' mirrors her own life story. I love the book Persuasion so this was really cool. Also, it is so cute to see her snuggled in the study for hours, slouching on the couch with her shoes off and feet propped up on the end. I think it is easy for us to relate to a character who wants to finish a book so badly that she will hide herself away in order to read a good novel. I loved this character. I also enjoyed the commoner, Catriona Burns when she interacts with the Duke of Bretton and her practical view of life.
The book does move a little fast so if you want a long, slow buildup of feelings, emotions and back story then you might not enjoy the pace of "Lady Most Willing." It's easy enough to suspend belief and root for the couples to find their "happy ever after" even if it is quickly done. They only have a couple of days before the snow melts, after all! This book is funny, sensual and light hearted. I loved it!
The Lady Most Willing: 7 out of 10.
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