As the beloved daughter of the powerful Laird Cameron, Janet is used to being treated with respect and this drunken dragoon at the dance did not appeal to her in any way. Used to getting his own way, Lieutenant Wilfred Cummings grabs Janet and leaves her no choice but to respond with a slap in his face. Any gentleman would have long since backed away, but Cummings, although an officer is definitely not a gentleman and vows his vengeance against Janet and her family.

Hearing her screams of distress, Laird Robert Grant comes and offers quick assistance. Despite noticing his handsome looks earlier at the Samhain Gathering, Janet knows to stay well clear from him. Their families had centuries of distrust against the other. Can she really trust her family's enemy to help her escape?

If you like Highland romances, there is lots here to please. THE HIGHLAND RENEGADE is the fifth novel by the talented Amy Jarecki in her highly regarded A Lords Of The Highlands series. As such, this latest addition is sure to please her many fans, both new and old alike, with her strong character development and historical sense of the time. Robert Grant is a laird worthy of the name as he struggles with his growing love for Janet and his need to get revenge on those who are stealing his cattle. His prime suspect is none other than the Cameron clan and Janet's father.

For her part, Janet is a very engaging and strong-willed heroine who shows a keen spirit and sense of honour, despite all the challenges she faces. Set in 1712 Scotland, Jarecki instantly whirls you right into the lively activities in Inverlochy right from the first page and on to the dramatic situations facing Janet.

In the spirit of her earlier novels in the series, Jarecki creates a captivating Scottish romance; yet, this time between long-standing rival clans. THE HIGHLAND RENEGADE will delight historical romance fans who will appreciate Jarecki's sense of the times, historical accuracy and vivid scenes. To me, the characters are realistic in their motivations and instincts, even if their decisions, actions, and reactions are not always the best. For his part, Robert Grant is a very appealing and quintessential hero who realizes his role and responsibilities, despite his occasional need to stir the stick over his missing cattle. Now faced with a common enemy, can the rivaling clans forego their hatred and feuding?

If you enjoy a stirring romance, intriguing characters and a fast-moving plot with danger a plenty, then get your hands on THE HIGHLAND RENEGADE! A truly captivating read to relish!

Book Summary

Fans of Hannah Howell and Diana Galbaldon will love this sexy, Scottish historical romance from the bestselling author of The Highland Chieftain.

She is the daughter of his sworn enemy.

Famed for his fierceness, Laird Robert Grant is above all a loyal Highland clan chief. But when redcoats capture his rival's daughter, he sets aside their feud and races to her rescue. Aye, Janet Cameron is beautiful, cunning, and so very tempting, but a Cameron lass is the last woman he should ever desire.

He is her one hope of happiness.

Janet refuses to meekly surrender, not even when surrounded by foes. She takes every chance to escape, first from the English soldiers and then from the wickedly handsome Robert. Yet with each day they spend together, his unexpected gallantry chips away at her reserve little by little. As danger and treachery loom, can she trust him enough to choose love over vengeance?

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