The Highland Rogue

Amy Jarecki

Mar 2020 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

A courageous Highlander falls for a strong-willed lass on the treacherous high seas in this action-packed Scottish romance.
After a vicious attack on his ship, Sir Kennan Cameron washes ashore on a deserted Scottish island, nearly dead. But he soon finds he's not as alone as he thought. Kennan knows he can't stay on the island, but neither can he leave the brave and bonny lass who has nursed him back to health -- even if she is from a rival clan.

Abandoned by her family, Divana Campbell is both terrified and relieved when a rugged Highlander drags himself from the surf. Trusting Kennan is her only chance for survival -- and by the time they arrive at his castle, she can barely imagine life without him. But as the heir to a powerful chieftain, Kennan could never marry the likes of her.

Together, they'll brave tempests, pirates, betrayal, and ruin. But soon Kennan must decide what matters most: his thirst for vengeance or the woman who's won his heart.

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed the adventures of Divana and Kennan. This story took me from Scotland to the Caribbean. The world of Scottish clans as well as privateers and pirates. I loved Divana's hardiness to survive on her own, her stubbornness to go for what she wanted, and kindness as she befriended all she could. Her curiosity could have gotten her killed but she managed to stay alive. Kennan was a caring man when he was not in leadership mode. He was also a survivor and very single-minded when it came to revenge and to Divana. I highly recommend this story and the series. I received an ARC of this story through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.

Superb swashbuckling adventure on the high seas! Kennan is firmly established as our hero right from the very first pages. He escapes traitors and pirates, survives icy waters and marauding sharks, and washes up on exiled Divana's secluded island barely alive. After she nurses him back to health, he devises a plan that will get them both rescued and returned to the mainland, only to meet up with yet another threat that has them on the run. This story was reminiscent of the great Errol Flynn movies, filled with warmhearted heroes and soft but strong heroines. Kennan is torn between his revenge against the pirate, his duty to his clan, and his growing affection for the entirely unsuitable Divana. Through it all, he's every girl's dream hero, a man of courage and conviction who will stop at nothing to see justice done. Divana was a delightful change to the usual romance heroine. Her beauty isn't perfect, her history initially makes people afraid to be around her, yet her bravery and dedication to Kennan are unquestioned and unmatched. She's the other half he never realized he needed, but once his eyes are opened to what his heart has been telling him all along, there's nothing that can stand in their way. I loved the relationship Kennan had with his crew as well. The three that he was closest with were like brothers to him, and their loyalty and service was heartwarming and commendable. Runner stole a piece of my heart right from the beginning, even more so when Bannock came on the scene. Their HEA came in two wonderful yet separate parts, each one absolutely perfect for that moment in their lives. It was a very satisfying HEA all around, as justice wins the day and every good deed was amply rewarded. I highly recommend this romance. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

About the author

Award-winning author Amy Jarecki likes to grab life, latch on, and reach for the stars. She's married to a mountain-biking pharmacist and has put four kids through college. She studies karate, ballet, yoga, and often you'll find her hiking Utah's Santa Clara Hills. Reinventing herself a number of times, Amy sang and danced with the Follies, was a ballet dancer, a plant manager, and an accountant for Arnott's Biscuits in Australia. After earning her MBA from Heroit-Watt University in Scotland, she dove into the world of Scottish historical romance and hasn't returned.