Malcolm's Return

by R.L. Syme

When mistaken identity leaves her captive, he has no choice but to return for her…

Malcolm Sinclair returns home to find Kees Rademacher and his pirate friends waiting for him. Malcolm's plans to free Josephine de Witt from her enemy captors can only go as far as Kees will allow. Kees would like nothing more than to grab the girl and be done with it. Until he lays eyes on her.

Josephine de Witt is an unexpected complication. She is beautiful and willful and has plans of her own. And while Malcolm would love nothing more than to return to his wife and family, Kees only has eyes for Josephine. But when her pirate captors discover who they have snared, no one is getting out alive.

Genres: Historical Romance

116 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2014

About the author

R.L. Syme is a USA Today best-selling author. She writes mysteries and cozy mysteries, as well as nonfiction. R.L. grew up reading Nancy Drew mysteries passed on by her grandmother.

Reviews

[Ash P Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Malcolm and Lillian set out to rescue Josephine de Witt and redeem themselves in way for not doing so in first place. They return to Castle St. Clair to make amends with his family and seek their help only to find Kees Rademacher, Josephine's father and adopted brother, awaiting their arrival. Captain de Witt has appointed Kees with the task of retrieving Josephine from the enemy's camp and bringing her home. But when they discover that she is being held at a brothel, Malcolm leaves Lillian behind at Castle St.Clair and joins Kees on the rescue mission.

But Josephine has plans of her own. In an attempt to end the feud with the Wyatts she is prepared to sacrifice herself. What she is not prepared for is the attraction she feels toward Kees who is just as surprised by his feelings for her.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not What I expected

This story is not bad. The problem I have is with consistency. This is book 4 of The Highland Renegades series. I now have read them all and the series has been erratic. For instance book 3 has to do with Malcom Sinclair and Lilian Mason.

It is supposed to continue, instead we have very little of the main characters and we embark on the romance of Kee and Josephine.

I cannot truthfully give it more than a three star, and I am being generous. It is too bad really, the writer has so much potential. I wish this writer would seek out beta readers so that they can critique and help her books be successful.

[Casey Dawes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highland romances aren't normally my cup tea, but I enjoyed R.L. Styme's romp through Scotland, complete with Scottish lairds, pirates, a handsome Dutchman, and a lass capable of killing a deer. Strong characters make a fun read.