I feel like this book promised more in the blurb but the execution of it was not the best.

Brigid came to London to learn how to be a miss, worthy of a London season. She soon meets Frank who wants to marry. He is instantly smitten by the sweet Lady and wants to get to know her more.

She, of course, likes him too.

Anyway, they begin to spend time with each other. I do not remember much days after reading this book but what I can tell is that I thought she would hide her true, Scottish nature more and be like totally badass with her bow like the character from Brave. Instead, she’s not really ”pretending” like the blurb promise. So, she is not using her bow when they meet. She still stares him in the eye which is probably not something a proper Lady would do. She confesses she is not who she pretended to be pretty soon.

I’m also surprised not many people found out his secret since he looks so much like his father and he is quite important in Society.

3 stars.

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
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This is an awesome great book. The MacNaughton family are a great family!! Brigid MacNaughton has grown up rough and tumble. She can do everything a man can and sometimes better then a man. Bridgid went to London to be taught the proper way to act in order to attract a husband. Frank grew up with a very cruel heartless father [step father]. Then you have Frank, Lord Raines who learns a secret his mother kept from him. His mother confess' to Frank who his real father is and he is shattered and goes to London to find a wife and find out more about his real father. The first time Brigid and Frank meet there are instant sparks. To find out how this turns out you truly need to read it. I truly loved this book!!

When a Scottish Hoyden hiding inside the facade of a proper Scottish Lass meets a Viscount with a life altering secret it can only lead to a most enjoyable romp. Bravo!
Thank you Aubrey Wynne, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

A Bonny Pretender by Aubrey Wynne is another McNaughton romance. We have seen the three brothers fall in love and marry and now it is Brigid's turn. She has frightened off any man within miles who might be a good husband so the family is sending her to England, to her aunt, to learn how to become an English lady. They are hoping these lessons will tone her down a touch. She meets Frank (Francis), Lord Raines while riding in a carriage through Hyde Park when he stopped to speak with them and couldn't take his eyes off her. Such began an interesting ride, during which many secrets were divulged, actually to many people.

This was a wonderfully entertaining story. Brigid was so thoroughly spoiled by her family that she really was a little out of control. After meeting Frank she did tone down a bit, but he loved her the way she was. She adored him and so made an effort. There are other storylines that complicated the whole thing, but they fit in so well that they enhanced rather than detracted from. It is never an easy path to true love and this one was strewn with bodies some who had died years before. The two main characters were well-written, and having already met many of the others, made all the difference. The perfect mix of Highland and English lord romance.

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I was immediately captivated by this story. Brigid quickly gets into the heart of the reader. Aubrey Wynne has long been one of my favorite authors. This book doesn't disappoint. This author has won awards for humor and this book shines brighter with the humorous lines.

A brilliant regency novel. The plot flows in a smooth fashion. The characters are well crafted. Even secondary characters are fully developed, giving great depth to this book. The drama is heartfelt. The actions scenes are suspenseful. The romance is, at times, sweet and, at times, very spicy.

Recommended to every fan of Regency Romance. Recommended also to fans of historical fiction. This book should be a sure-fire bestseller.

My Rating: 5+ stars

This is a enyoable romance book. Frank and Bridgds chemistry is really well written and everyone around them can see it.

She a lady of London him a man coming to find a wife. As soon as the Sparks seemed to fly. Frank demnouur is what attacker's her. You just root for this pair.

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This is the third book in the MacNaughton Castle Romance series, before I fell in love with the cover and knew I had to read this book, I wasn't aware of the series. But I will probably go back and read them.

Brigid MacNaughton is not your typical highland lass, she is a bit of a tom boy and can use a bow and arrow better than most of the lads. Now she is coming of age her family want to send her to London for a season to 'smooth her rough edges" and make her into a lady suitable for marriage. As much as Brigid doesn’t desire a husband, she plans to treat this trip as an adventure and make the most of it.

Then she meets Frank, Lord Raines who is in London looking for a wife. The pair instantly have a connection and he realised Brigid is the only one for him.

This is a really sweet, love at first sight story. Set in 1820's London. I love reading about the era, and the ball and parties must have been amazing. Both characters are really easy to like, and Frank's sad childhood just makes you root for the pair even more.

Brigid MacNaughton from the Scottish Highlands is in London for the season, wanting a husband and children. Frank, Lord Raines, is in London looking for a wife. He also wants children. The perfect couple, except Frank hides a secret that could end their courtship. Interconnecting family members will play cupid. Likeable characters with a little angst and a passionate romance that started the moment they met.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

This was delightful. Brigid was free spirited and chased all the men away with her opinions. She is sent to England to learn some manners. Frank has a secret regarding his parentage but is determined to find a wife. When they first meet it is an instant connection. Their courtship takes place over a couple of weeks. Their feelings for each other are genuine. Such a fun and lovely couple.

I really enjoyed this book! Aubrey Wynne writes with such passion that not only do you enjoy the story but you feel immersed in it. A Bonnie Pretender is a witty, romantic read with memorable characters that feel like family. It is the story of Brigid MacNaughton, a young lady who can climb trees, outshoot a man, outride a man, but yet is beautiful and sweet. Brigid is sent to London to smooth out her rough edges and find a man since she has scared off all of the men in the Highlands. She meets Frank, Lord Raines, who is in London looking for a wife that is reserved, knows how to run an estate, and wants to live in the country. When Frank meets Brigid he is instantly attracted. But both Brigid and Frank have secrets. I love the humorous situations in this book it gave more depth to the characters. This is definitely a must read book along with the other books in the series.

I would like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. This is my honest opinion.

Lord Frank Raines had a very unhappy childhood, with a horrible father. Once both parents have died he must face up to the uncomfortable truth he has learnt. A London season and the hope of a bride and a happier life is calling. Our lonely hero needs family to love.

Brigid MacNaughton loves her Highland home and her family, but they insist that she needs a bit of London polish. The English cousins are fun and she's enjoying it more than she thought, but when a friend of theirs is introduced she finally understands the rules they have been trying to get her to follow. Our independent heroine has a huge heart full of love to give to the right man.

This historical romance is emotional and fun. Family plays a big part in the happiness of our lovely characters.

Great fun.

A wild Scottish lass sent to England to be refined and prepare her for marriage. A lonely sheltered Viscount looking for a wife. Naturally, the attraction is instant. I truly enjoyed watching Brigid take to English ways while still holding onto her true self. A genteel English lady is lovely, but a wild, impetuous Scottish lass is bound to steal hearts. The challenges of family are something every couple must deal with, and watching Frank come to terms with his was very moving. Having the right person by his side to smooth the transition gave him a new lease on life. The drunken brawl was hilarious, fists and ale are often all it takes for men to bond. Watching Frank get to know and appreciate Barker though was a special little gem. Butlers tend to be the secret strength behind English Lords. A beautiful story thorough and through.

This was my first book by Aubrey Wynne and I am not at all familiar with the previous books in the series of hers, MacNaughton Castle Romance. I so wish I had loved the book as much as I had hoped to. Brigid and Frank's love story just seems to surface level and it never really developed into much for me. I didn't like either of their characters at all throughout the story. They just seemed to fall flat, most especially Brigid. I had a hard time understanding her decisions after the way she was introduced. I do not believe that she would put on such airs to the extent that she did and worry about a man not loving the real her.
I am not a huge fan of the love at first sight trope, so this may have been the initial dealbreaker for me.
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London 1820

A delightful story with wonderful characters that bring a smile as they meander their way to a happy ever after!

She was in London to learn manners and to be more of a lady. What she wanted was to be back in Scotland, doing what she wanted.

He had come to London to find a wife. He had been so lonely since his mother had passed, and even more since she had divulged her secret at the end.

As the two met, an instant spark seemed to fly between them. He was enchanted, she seemed quiet and demure (how wrong he was!) and was so beautiful. But he has a secret. She is so attracted to him but if he finds out her true outspoken nature, would he still be attracted?

A bonny pretender and a handsome imposter. Can love overcome a double deception?
She’s pretending to be someone she’s not.
Brigid MacNaughton can outshoot any lad in the Highlands with a firearm or bow and easily scare away the most amorous suitor.
His entire life is based on a lie.
When the malicious Lord Raines dies, Frank becomes viscount and vows to fill his mother’s last years with joy. He embraces the title and rejoices in his freedom from a tyrant father.
This is a great book with a mystery and love.
Aubrey Wynne has written a fabulous novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

True Love Is Bigger Than Any Secret

Brigid is not the soft-spoken Scot she pretends to be, and Frank is not the viscount he seems. In the end, does any of it matter? Their hearts do not seem to care. He fell in love with her, rough edges, and all. She fell in love with him, scandalous parentage, and all. This is a charming Regency romance about two people who fall in love despite the secrets and the scandals that might follow. Brigid’s rowdy Scottish family add wit and charm to the story. Then, there is suspense in the story, and without Brigid’s rough edges, things would have ended quite differently. Thank goodness for a lass who can climb trees and shoot a gun like any lad, if not better.

Two characters with different personalities find their way to each other. This was a short, entertaining story. There isn't much conflict, and everything is pretty easy. It's not a story that I'll remember or pick up again, but I did enjoy it. I'm not sure that I totally bought the characters' connection. They seemed to fall in lust, not love. However, I like stories where the couple heal/help/support each other, and Frank and Brigid definitely do that.

Love at first sight, makes this an enjoyable and entertaining romance. Frank and Brigid's chemistry is undeniable and everyone around them sees it too. However, both of them are hiding secrets and before they can move forward, they have to deal with the truth. Brigid's upbringing allowed her the freedom to join her brother and cousins in roaming the hills of Scotland, learning skills no Regency miss would dare admit to. Frank has discovered the secret of his birth, thereby placing a burden on his shoulders and disquiet in his heart. This well-written novel romance is lively, witty, and romantic, and as the secrets emerge they discover the most important aspect to their relationship. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

This was a well written sweet historical romance.
I loved both characters. They both had hard beginnings but were really sweet with each other.

Brigid MacNaughton has always been a tomboy & can outshoot any lad in the Highlands with a firearm or bow and easily scare away the most amorous suitor. When she is packed off to London to “smooth her rough edges,” Brigid vows to turn this punishment into an adventure. She’ll master the rules of society, become the perfect English miss to placate her family, then return to the Highlands and her old life with a clean conscience-unattached. Then everything changes when she meets Lord Raines. When the malicious Lord Raines dies, Frank becomes viscount and vows to fill his mother’s last years with joy. He embraces the title and rejoices in his freedom from a tyrant father. But his mother’s deathbed confession shatters his world. After a year enduring the loneliness and questioning the betrayal, he journeys to London to find a wife and learn more about his real father. Then Frank meets Brigid, a beguiling and soft-spoken Scot, he’s instantly smitten.
The third book in the series sees Brigid finding love & it was a fun, quick read. I’m not usually a fan of love at first sight but it worked. Frank & Brigid were like chalk & cheese, however they complemented each other beautifully & their attraction sizzled. I loved their journey to a HEA. I laughed out loud at times & also shed a tear at a touching reunion. I delightful, captivating read, which I devoured in a sitting
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