(Upgraded rating from 2 stars to 3 after re-read.) 
 I received an audiobook version of this for Christmas, and because it was narrated by the amazing Mary Jane Wells, I was convinced to give this one another go. I'm not sure to what extent Ms. Wells' impressive performance affected my newfound appreciation for the story, but I ended up really enjoying it. I was also able to appreciate Ross' character more, now that I've read Books 2 and 3 and have found the heroes there absolutely incorrigible. 
 Anyway, An English Bride In Scotland is a typical Lynsay Sands historical romance novel--funny, light and ridiculous. I usually love books of that kind, but this just didn't do it for me. It had way too many flaws and issues that prevented it from being more than a 3 star story: 
 First, Annabel's character was inconsistent and generally unlikeable. At the beginning, she was characterised as being too outspoken and out of control for the church, and that was why she was often getting punished by the head nun. But unlike this description of hers, Annabel acted like a weak, simpering miss most of the time in the novel. She would keep her mouth shut and just go along with what was asked of her to do. It drove me nuts how she was such a push-over. Yeah, sure, there were times when she lost her temper, but even then she was far too nice and controlled to be the outrageous miss she was established to be in the first chapter. 
 And for someone characterised as "smart" by more than one person in the story, Annabel was so stupid she let herself get attacked TWICE in TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS by the SAME MAN. Yes, that is definitely my idea of smart. 
 Day 1 
 Annabel: Boy, that river looks dangerous. Lalalalala. Oh well, I think I'll go for a dip! 
 (Annabel takes a dip, and comes out of the river.) 
 Annabel: Oh, dear. I'm tangled up with my dress. Oh, why are the leaves rustling? Oh, I think that man is coming after me. HELP ME, ROSS! 
 (Annabel runs around like a chicken, her dress still tangled up on her head, and slams herself on a tree.) 
 Day 2 
 Annabel: Ross told me to be careful, but I'll just ignore that and get some flowers out there in the fields. I need them to de-stink the stinky great hall. Of course that takes precedence over my welfare! 
 (Man attacks her.) 
 Annabel: HELP ME, ROSS! 
 Second, there was absolutely no character development. 
 Third, Annabel losing her clothes every damn chapter was fucking annoying. Her dress either got ripped off, sullied, soaked, or (insert another stupid reason here). Ugh. Please, just stop. And I swear there was too much focus given on her boobs that I had the urge to flip the table. 
 Fourth, the mystery plot was absolutely bullshit. When the mastermind was revealed, I rolled my eyes so hard that I was afraid they'd be stuck at the back of my head. Ugh, seriously? 
 But despite these flaws, I ended up liking the book because of Ross. He cherished Annabel, and it was refreshing to see a relationship between the H and h that was grounded on respect. And I'm pretty sure that Ross is by far the best Lynsay Sands hero I've ever encountered. 
 Overall, this was okay. I'd recommend it if you're in the mood for a lighthearted read.