Rating: 
Summary: A SO-SO READ
Review: Not one of Cabot's best. Both main characters in the medicine field were blah. The plot was weak and the hero was on the rebound. The story was too focused on healing and was not entertaining. Since Improper Proposal, her books have been down hill.
Rating: 
Summary: A delightful, joyful ride with very amusing people
Review: The plot for this book may not be intricate, but Ms. Cabot's writing style, the characters, the romance make it one of the better escape books. Certainly equal to Ms. Cabot's other books which are all must-reads. Lady of Skye may have some historical flaws in it (who cares, really) but the witty, bouncy dialogue and the delightful characterisations of the main protagonists as well as the secondary players put a smile on my lips throughout the book. I was very sad to see it end and even sadder since there are no more Patricia Cabot books left for me to read. During a difficult, miserable economy and a stressful job, books like these lift me up and out and the escape, though momentary, is welcome. I don't know why everyone didn't love this book. I guess that's what makes horse racing - a difference of opinion.
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Summary: DON"T READ IF YOU HAVE ANY CLUE ABOUT MEDICAL HISTORY
Review: The romance was typical and expected the situations about par but the medical history - lets just say my teeth hurt. These were not the only research errors in the book either. I would not have had a problem if she had styled it to happen the same time as the true history but to igenore real history and come up with a complete alternate tale that was less likely without any mention of the greats of the period ...left a totally unsatisfying read. Basically if you want to read a historical romance don't read this, if you just want to read a romance and know nothing of ranks or history - this will be a run of the mill one for you but at least digestable.
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Summary: What a hero - Physician, Marquis, and great sense of humor
Review: This rating is actually closer to a 4 1/2 star book.Lady of Skye is an unusual romance novel. It distinguishes itself with Dr. Reilly Stanton, first known as a physician, and secondly known as a Marquis. Reilly is determined to demonstrate to his friends and the ton that he is a dedicated physician and that he treasures that title much more than his title as eighth Marquis of Stillworth. The story opens with Reilly arriving on the island of Skye to set up a medical practice. Skye is a far cry from London and has few of the conveniences that city offers. Skye's physician has moved from the island, leaving the position of physician open. However, the former physician's daughter, Brenna, has returned to the island and is their acting physician. Brenna, within the first few pages saves the life of a drowning man (who Reilly had announced was dead), wears the breeches of a man, and swigs liquor straight from the bottle. All of this certainly gains Rielly's attention and the framework is set for a charming and humorous romantic story. Dr. Reilly Stanton is a thoroughly charming hero with a fantastic sense of humor. One of the strongest parts of this book is our ability to read his thoughts that make you laugh and laugh. He is not a conceited man and is actually a humanitarian. He has some pretty stuffy sayings that are probably typical of 1850s England but they sometimes tear at his overall hero appeal. However, he is a strong hero that knows gentleness. Reilly is a very entertaining and his entire personality is so pleasant! Cabot certainly knows how to write attractive male leads without sticking to the old stereotypes. He does not relish his title and chooses to ignore it - even at the end of the book! Of course, he is very rich. He is one of the most likable heroes I have read. Brenna is a good-natured heroine. She has just the right of amount of assertiveness for a woman during this time period and is an overall kind woman. I did not think it necessary to introduce her acting the man with her pants and liquor swigging. She is much the lady for the balance of the story and mostly wears dresses and drinks from a glass. This book centers most of its plot on the romance of Reilly and Brenna. Brenna is up to some very strange things on the island of Skye and no one can figure out what it is. Her strange doings become a significant part of the book. There is no murder mystery here - thank goodness. The real enemy in this book is an illness. The story drags a little in the middle. But once Brenna and Reilly begin a relationship, the entire book warms. Their time together is sincere and fun. We read about two very well developed characters that discover they have a tremendous amount of similarities and interests. There are few sensual scenes but they are spicy when presented. I would rate them about a 4.0 out of a 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). This is my second Cabot book and I have enjoyed them both tremendously. It could have easily been a five star rating if the middle of the book did not drag somewhat. However, should you sense the story dragging when you read it, just stick with it. It is worth it! And by the end of the book you will be thinking as you put it down "I wish it didn't have to end".
Rating:
Summary: What a hero - Physician, Marquis, and great sense of humor
Review: This rating is actually closer to a 4 1/2 star book. Lady of Skye is an unusual romance novel. It distinguishes itself with Dr. Reilly Stanton, first known as a physician, and secondly known as a Marquis. Reilly is determined to demonstrate to his friends and the ton that he is a dedicated physician and that he treasures that title much more than his title as eighth Marquis of Stillworth. The story opens with Reilly arriving on the island of Skye to set up a medical practice. Skye is a far cry from London and has few of the conveniences that city offers. Skye's physician has moved from the island, leaving the position of physician open. However, the former physician's daughter, Brenna, has returned to the island and is their acting physician. Brenna, within the first few pages saves the life of a drowning man (who Reilly had announced was dead), wears the breeches of a man, and swigs liquor straight from the bottle. All of this certainly gains Rielly's attention and the framework is set for a charming and humorous romantic story. Dr. Reilly Stanton is a thoroughly charming hero with a fantastic sense of humor. One of the strongest parts of this book is our ability to read his thoughts that make you laugh and laugh. He is not a conceited man and is actually a humanitarian. He has some pretty stuffy sayings that are probably typical of 1850s England but they sometimes tear at his overall hero appeal. However, he is a strong hero that knows gentleness. Reilly is a very entertaining and his entire personality is so pleasant! Cabot certainly knows how to write attractive male leads without sticking to the old stereotypes. He does not relish his title and chooses to ignore it - even at the end of the book! Of course, he is very rich. He is one of the most likable heroes I have read. Brenna is a good-natured heroine. She has just the right of amount of assertiveness for a woman during this time period and is an overall kind woman. I did not think it necessary to introduce her acting the man with her pants and liquor swigging. She is much the lady for the balance of the story and mostly wears dresses and drinks from a glass. This book centers most of its plot on the romance of Reilly and Brenna. Brenna is up to some very strange things on the island of Skye and no one can figure out what it is. Her strange doings become a significant part of the book. There is no murder mystery here - thank goodness. The real enemy in this book is an illness. The story drags a little in the middle. But once Brenna and Reilly begin a relationship, the entire book warms. Their time together is sincere and fun. We read about two very well developed characters that discover they have a tremendous amount of similarities and interests. There are few sensual scenes but they are spicy when presented. I would rate them about a 4.0 out of a 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). This is my second Cabot book and I have enjoyed them both tremendously. It could have easily been a five star rating if the middle of the book did not drag somewhat. However, should you sense the story dragging when you read it, just stick with it. It is worth it! And by the end of the book you will be thinking as you put it down "I wish it didn't have to end".
Rating: 
Summary: Decent entertainment
Review: True, this book is full of historical error, but then again, so are most historical romances. Perhaps only the late, great Georgette Heyer has been able to produce romances that avoid error and anachronism while still appealing to modern readers. _Lady of Skye_ entertained me--the main characters are likable and the medical plot, while perhaps a bit silly, was at least something different. The secondary characters are weakly drawn, however. The Scottish earl, the pompous Londoners, the simpleminded village maid--all of these people were caricatures, not characters. As such, they detracted from the novel instead of helping to create a believable fictional world.
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