From Publishers Weekly
Energetic and expansive, good-natured and lusty, with enough flouncy dresses and galloping steeds to equip a comic opera, the sequel to Say You Love Me should delight Lindsey's many fans. From the moment that Melissa MacGregor and Lincoln Burnett set eyes on each other, they know they must be together. There's just one little problem actually, 16 very big problems: Melissa's uncles, who remember Lincoln as an out-of-control kid when they were growing up in Scotland. (After losing his father in an accident when he was a little boy, Lincoln was sent away by his mother to live with an aunt and uncle in England, and his bitterness toward his mother has grown ever since.) The uncles' obsession with Melissa's safety is just the excuse the clan of six-footers needs to treat Lincoln with brutish incivility for instance, conniving to stow him on a slow boat to China. But love cannot be shanghaied in a Lindsey novel, at least not for long, especially when it has a heroine like the strong-willed Melissa. The lovers pass one test after another, in the drawing rooms of the London season and the rugged terrain of the Highlands, meanwhile sharing hot kisses and the requisite night during which nothing goes unsaid or undone. What makes Lindsey special is that all her characters, major and minor, seem thrilled to be in the story; they manage even to have fun while pining or punching. There are no villains, only flawed human beings, occasionally misdirected by their loving hearts.


From School Library Journal
Adult/High School-A lighthearted romp about the effects of a childhood misunderstanding that became a major feud. When Lincoln, Viscount Cambury, meets Melissa, it is love at first sight for both of them. However, their courtship is complicated because 20 years earlier her 16 uncles had become Lincoln's enemies even though they were just children. Now, the fellows are smotheringly protective of their only niece, and the couple does not have much time together as the entourage moves back and forth between England and Scotland. Most of the characters speak in a Scottish dialect. The story moves quickly, sometimes predictably, but with a few more creative elements toward the end. Readers get to know Lincoln and Melissa as individuals as they interact with the other characters, but the uncles are not well differentiated, although they don't need to be-six of them are even named Ian. Give this to readers who need cheering up; many scenes could be described as slapstick.Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From Library Journal
The one-day laydown means great expectations for this romance about a Scottish lass who must play off her beleaguered fianc against 16 uncles. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From AudioFile
Daughter of Kimberly MacGregor, Melissa MacFearson, was blessed with 16 brothers. Lincoln Ross Burnett, who lived in the nearby manor house until he was 10, fought the MacGregor brothers, making them mortal enemies and was sent to England to be raised and educated. It's love at first sight when this star-crossed pair meets in the Highlands of Scotland, and then meets again during the social season in London, only to become embroiled in a twenty-year-old feud. Michael Page creates superb accents and characterizations for the 16 MacGregor brothers, as well as the various other women and men in this enchanting romance. Page handles the fights, a kidnapping, and even some steamy scenes with a consistent Scottish burr. His performance is marred only by the bleed-through of the tape. THE PURSUIT is the stuff of romance, certain to lighten Indian summer blues. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


From Booklist
Melissa, the daughter of Kimberly and Lachlan MacGregor, whose story is told in Lindsey's Love Me Forever (1995), is now of marriageable age. In fact, she may well have been married already if 16 (yes, 16!) uncles hadn't chased all her suitors away. Now she is being sent to London to stay with Megan and Devlin St. James (from Man of My Dreams, 1992) for the season, and hopefully, she will finally find a husband there. But the day before she leaves, while swimming in a little pond with her young cousins, she meets Lincoln Ross Burnett, the viscount Cambury, who is visiting his estranged mother in the Scottish Highlands. After that unexpected meeting, they both know they need look no further for a mate but find that getting together in London is not as easy as they thought. And it turns out that Linc has a history with Melissa's uncles, and their conflict lands him on a slow boat to China. Although Lindsey isn't at her best here, this lackluster tale will nonetheless keep her many fans up-to-date with favorite characters and provide an enjoyable diversion. Diana Tixier Herald
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Book Description

What was to be a grand adventure for Melissa MacGregor -- an escape from the wilds of her Scottish home into the whirl of the London social scene -- seems to pale before the promise in the passionate gaze of Lincoln Ross Burnett. Though they exchange but a few words before parting after a chance encounter on her grandfather's lands, Melissa instantly knows this bold stranger is her destiny, while Lincoln realizes his heart has been claimed forever and he will never be complete until Melissa MacGregor is his bride.

But there are serious obstacles impeding the well-smitten Viscount Cambury's pursuit of glorious romance: sixteen of them -- all big and brawny, six named Ian and all named MacFearson. The bane of Lincoln's youth, Melissa's stifling, disapproving uncles are now determined to rob him of his newfound happiness. Yet he is equally resolved to confront the peril -- and to pursue his exquisite obsession all the way to London. . . and to the ends of the earth, if necessary.


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"E-Book Extra: Johanna Lindsey's Celebrated Sheering Cross SeriesMelissa MacGregor's escape from her Scottish home to the London social scene seemed like a grand idea, until she met bold and passionate Lincoln Ross Burnett. Now Lincoln must confront Melissa's sixteen disapproving uncles before pursuing his obsession all the way to London.and to the ends of the earth, if necessary.

What was to be a grand adventure for Melissa MacGregor -- an escape from the wilds of her Scottish home into the whirl of the London social scene -- seems to pale before the promise in the passionate gaze of Lincoln Ross Burnett. Though they exchange but a few words before parting after a chance encounter on her grandfather's lands, Melissa instantly knows this bold stranger is her destiny, while Lincoln realizes his heart has been claimed forever and he will never be complete until Melissa MacGregor is his bride.

But there are serious obstacles impeding the well-smitten Viscount Cambury's pursuit of glorious romance: sixteen of them -- all big and brawny, six named Ian and all named MacFearson. The bane of Lincoln's youth, Melissa's stifling, disapproving uncles are now determined to rob him of his newfound happiness. Yet he is equally resolved to confront the peril -- and to pursue his exquisite obsession all the way to London. . . and to the ends of the earth, if necessary. "


About the Author
With more than 54 million copies of her books in print and translated into twelve languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Every one of her previous thirty-six novels has been a national bestseller, with several reaching the #1 spot on the New York Times list. Ms. Lindsey lives in Hawaii with her family.

FROM OUR EDITORS

This engaging sequel to Johanna Lindsey's popular Scottish historical romance, Say You Love Me, is a passionate adventure filled with action, humor, past tragedies, and romantic dilemmas. Lincoln Ross Burnett, Viscount Cambury, is visiting family in Scotland before beginning his search for a bride when he meets Melissa MacGregor. Coincidentally, the lovely young daughter of the MacGregor of Kregora Castle is preparing to leave her Highland home in search of a husband. Even before the delighted pair is reunited amid the glittering London Season, they're certain that they are meant for each other. But even destiny doesn't guarantee that everything, or even anything, about their courtship will go smoothly. In fact, a childhood dispute between Lincoln and his newfound beloved's 16 uncles is about to come between them, for the wild side of her family still think he's crazy, and he's equally convinced that they're a pack of savages. Having lost the best friend he ever had over this matter already, he isn't about to lose the woman he now adores as well. But it's soon clear the past is about to add some unexpected complications to the would-be bride and groom's plans for the future.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

America's #1 national bestselling superstar is back with a wonderfully delightful sequel to Say You Love Me.

Being the only female in a family of 16 uncles can make a young woman feel protected and secure ... that is, until she falls in love. Just how does a lovely sprite outwit all those meddling males to enjoy the charms of a handsome suitor? Most girls wouldn't have a chance. But this vivacious young lady is far from ordinary...

Set in the breathtaking wilds of Scotland, and filled with the trademark elements that have made Johanna Lindsey one of the most wildly popular authors of our time, The Pursuit is a delightful tale of daring, adventure, and, of course, true love.

SYNOPSIS

E-Book Extra: Johanna Lindsey's Celebrated Sheering Cross Series

Melissa MacGregor's escape from her Scottish home to the London social scene seemed like a grand idea, until she met bold and passionate Lincoln Ross Burnett.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Energetic and expansive, good-natured and lusty, with enough flouncy dresses and galloping steeds to equip a comic opera, the sequel to Say You Love Me should delight Lindsey's many fans. From the moment that Melissa MacGregor and Lincoln Burnett set eyes on each other, they know they must be together. There's just one little problem actually, 16 very big problems: Melissa's uncles, who remember Lincoln as an out-of-control kid when they were growing up in Scotland. (After losing his father in an accident when he was a little boy, Lincoln was sent away by his mother to live with an aunt and uncle in England, and his bitterness toward his mother has grown ever since.) The uncles' obsession with Melissa's safety is just the excuse the clan of six-footers needs to treat Lincoln with brutish incivility for instance, conniving to stow him on a slow boat to China. But love cannot be shanghaied in a Lindsey novel, at least not for long, especially when it has a heroine like the strong-willed Melissa. The lovers pass one test after another, in the drawing rooms of the London season and the rugged terrain of the Highlands, meanwhile sharing hot kisses and the requisite night during which nothing goes unsaid or undone. What makes Lindsey special is that all her characters, major and minor, seem thrilled to be in the story; they manage even to have fun while pining or punching. There are no villains, only flawed human beings, occasionally misdirected by their loving hearts. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

When Lincoln Ross Burnett sees Melissa MacFearson in his Scottish homeland, he knows she must become his wife. Lincoln had left Scotland as a boy after the death of his father and was raised by an uncle who bequeathed him a title, property, and wealth. But his memories of abandonment by his mother have left scars, and Lincoln will soon find that Melissa, though as smitten as he, has a crew of uncles who hold a grudge against him dating back to his boyhood. While the point of contention with Melissa's uncles may seem a bit unrealistic, the author defends it fairly well. Will Lincoln be able to overcome these obstacles in his pursuit of Melissa? Although listeners may guess the answer, getting there is enjoyable, aided by Michael Page's ability to handle both Scottish and British dialects. His portrayal of older women is sometimes a bit shrill, but his facility with the Scots speech gives a real sense of the Highlands; he gracefully manages the scenes of emotion and seduction. Recommended for fiction collections.-Melody A. Moxley, Rowan P.L., Salisbury, NC Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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