I
have read all three in this series (Highland
Warrior, Highland Outlaw and Highland
Scoundrel) and loved them all. I prefer this trilogy to the MacLeod Trilogy.
All three of these are strong Highlander reads.
Set
in the early 17th century Scotland, this first story is that of Jamie Campbell,
who is cousin the Earl of Argyll and his “enforcer” strong arm of the law.
Jamie's all about bringing criminals to justice and his current assignment is
to hunt down the MacGregor outlaws. So, he travels to Ascog Castle on the Isle
of Bute where the Laird Lamont is believed to be harboring MacGregor fugitives.
Jamie intends to pose as a suitor to the Laird’s famously beautiful, willful
and outspoken daughter, Caitrina, while he searches for the MacGregors. He did
not plan on falling for the girl when he claimed a kiss as a boon to rescuing
her from a tree where she is stuck in her underwear (long story).
Caitrina
has no plans to marry at all, preferring to stay with her father and brothers
where she is happy. But the ravages of the war between the Argyll and the
MacGregors will change her life and, to save Ascog and her people, it seems the
only option for her will be Jamie Campbell.
This
is a great story of how love can come from tragedy and resentment for wrongs can
be forgiven. McCarty develops the characters and backstories well and has
great sexual tension between the characters. My only negative on the three
books in this series is that her love scenes all seem the same, well described
but a bit too measured when one might like to see passion overtake control once
in a while. Still, it's an enthralling Highlander romance. I recommend this one
and all three in this trilogy!
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