The Highlander Steals a Virgin: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance

by Maddie MacKenna

“Hate me all you want, lass. It won’t stop ye from trembling when I touch ye.”

Captured by her clan’s enemy, Amara swears she’ll never yield.
Not even when her own father refuses to take her back.
Now she’s trapped with her captor.
He should terrify her.
But it isn’t fear that makes her shiver when he touches her…
***
After the massacre that cost him everything, Laird Rhys has no mercy left.
Until her.
She’s maddening. Feisty. Too…tempting.
He should let her go. Instead, he keeps her.
The only thing he demands is obedience.
Yet the more she defies him, the more he wants to break her resistance…
Until she starts breathing his name like a prayer.

*The Highlander Steals a Virgin is a steamy Scottish Medieval Historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.

Genres: Historical

503 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2025

Reviews

[Jayne Butcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laird O’Donnell and his enterage were invited to a feast at the Murdoch’s castle to celebrate a truce. When Laird Murdoch was accused of killing Rhys Adams’ father, Laird O’Donnell, a deadly fight broke out. Rhys’ wife and Lady Murdoch were killed, but Murdoch’s daughter Amara escaped harm. Six years later Finn O’Donnell was captured on Murdoch land and taken to the cellars. After an altercation with her father, Amara went riding to cool off and found herself at the mercy of Rhys, the current Laird O’Donnell, and two of his men. It was Rhys’ plan to trade Amara for Finn, his cousin and man-at-arms. When Laird Murdoch refused, stating that he could care less what happened to Amara, a horrified Rhys took her to his home. He declared that Amara was his guest, and although she was the daughter of his clan’s enemy, Rhys found himself drawn to her. It did not take long for his six year old daughter Daisy to also form an attachment to Amara, who did manage to win over most of the occupants of the castle. Just as Rhys was ready to declare war on the Murdochs, Finn managed to escape and returned home. After hot kisses and a few steamy encounters, Amara decided that she wanted to go back to fsce her father and get some answers. After some unbelievable revelations, Amara and Rhys returned home to find a battle going on. Although this story runs a fairly predictable pattern, there are several creative twists and a few surprises that make it unique. You will find intense moments as well as humourous ones, as William and Myles are quite the comical pair. It is beautiful to watch Rhys with his daughter, and see hearts unfold and trusts form. Yes, there is a villain and a gut wrenching betrayal, but the end result is a love match and happy Laird, Lady and faimly!

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amara is out in the forest when she is caught by Rhys and his men. They are there to try and rescue one of their people from the Murdoch castle. Her father told Rhys the Laird of O'Donnell that he could kill her if he wanted as he did not want her back. Confused Rhys took her to his castle as a "guest".
His people won't sure about the daughter of the enemy living among them, but soon decided that she was a good person. His daughter Daisy came to love her. This story will surprise you as there are some things going on in the background that you will not suspect, but the end of the story is wonderful.

[Danielle Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a grand highland adventure with two characters who positively spark off each other. It takes you on a thrilling journey of love, betrayal, and, most of all, family.

The only notable flaw is the timeline jump between the O'Donnell and Murdoch castles. That specific stretch took away from some of the suspense regarding what happened with Finn and the desperate flight back to the stronghold.

The central hook is brilliant: what do you do when you capture someone for ransom and the father simply says, "I don't care. Kill her!" The author's answer is obvious in this scenario, but the potential ways that could have gone kept me guessing.

I loved Amara right away; she is no simpering lass, but strong and opinionated as they come, and Rhys is absolutely in for the time of his life.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laird Rhys gets more than he bargains for when he captures Amara. She has vowed to never give in and in doing so seals her fate with Rhys. This action-packed drama had me all caught up in their journey to finding their way. Will he finally get Amara to obey his wishes.
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.

[Kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story of Amara and Rhys, whose characters were likeable and believable .
There first meeting wasn't the best , Amara ,out for a ride is captured by Rhys and two of his trusted men ( Billy and Myles) who were ostensibly there to rescue Rhys Cousin from the clutches of of Asmara's father Laird Murdoch.
This story was full of twists and intrigue, well worth more than the 5* Amazon allow .
I think this one of Maddies best...

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fighting for love

What a great story of overcoming the odds. Amanda had to figure out how to get through life knowing her father treated her bad. Laird Rhys has to figure out what is going on in his heart and keep. Excellent emotional story. Betrayal in the end.

[Kim Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing beginning to end

From the opening encounter until the very last page, a story unraveling before your eyes. Maddie MacKenna brings two strong-willed characters together, in what becomes a thrilling tale.

[Ann Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome, great Highland story of betrayal and love.

Who is not to love reading a Highland story that is full of betrayal and romance. A love that builds slowly; a book that is so hard to set down and one that full of intrigue.

[Kimberly Borup · Rating 4 out of 5]

a Highland Romance

How a father could turn on his daughter from an enemies corrupted word, I’ll never figure out. Kidnapped and forced to leave her home, Amara tries to find peace. It is a sweet story that contains betrayal, war, and romance.

[Joan Hartley · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent read

An excellent book, the story of Rhys and Amara. The book has a great storyline and some brilliant characters, like Myles and William and little Daisy. Such a lovely story, another great read by Maddie.

[Karlene Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plot has quite a twist!

Do enjoyed the time spent with Rhys, Amara & especially Daisy! Cheered for Amara as she walked away from abuse. Encouraging love story. Survival of the clan is a bonus!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure

What a beautiful story! The characters were awesome especially Billy and Miles! They kept me laughing! Daisy was cute too. The adventure was really awesome and incredibly interesting. It was very difficult to put this book down. Thanks for sharing your story!!!

[Vickie Gehrt · Rating 5 out of 5]

where is home.

Rhys and Amara’s story is exciting from page one. You never know where it will go or how it got there. The colorful characters all add to it and along with the adventure there’s some sweetness too.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story about love and betrayal. This story had some real twists to it that kept me reading to find out how they were ever going to get to their happily ever after.

[Diana Lupinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

lies and a love forever

Treason, lies, murder, devastation. Love, wanting, fear, and the sweetness of a child. This story had everything. Thank you Maddie

[cindy Brunette · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

Loved this book with its twists and turns. The ending was what I waited for. I telling you it was worth the read.