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Lords of the Highlands #5
The Highland Renegade
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?
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?
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2019
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Amy Jarecki
120 books1,712 followersKnown for her action-packed, passionate romances, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Amy Jarecki has received reader and critical praise throughout her writing career. She won the prestigious RT Reviewers' Choice award for THE HIGHLAND DUKE and a RONE award from InD’tale Magazine for Best Time Travel for her novel RISE OF A LEGEND. In addition to being a USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Amy has earned the designation as an Amazon All Star Author. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland and now resides in Wisconsin with her husband where she writes immersive historical and contemporary romance novels.
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October 11, 2019
Initially, prior to picking up this novel, I was apprehensive as it was the fifth book in a series. However, I was quick to discover that it read fine as a standalone and I didn't feel as if I was missing out on any information. True, I probably was spoiled for previous books in the series with the outcomes of certain couples that made cameos, but I wouldn't mind reading their originating stories.
This was an entertaining and quick read that featured one of my favourite tropes: the 'hate-to-love'. I must say though that the 'hate' part didn't come across too strong even from the beginning. But the story did have you rooting for the couple as the odds seemed against them from the beginning to the end.
As for the writing, the author did a good job at incorporating some language geared to the time period while also maintaining a style that flowed and could be read with ease. For lack of a better word, the style was 'easy' to read which made it that much more enjoyable.
I have only read a couple of romance novels in the past that would be considered "Highland" and I have to say that this was a good one, especially as a beginner. It has me interested in reading more historical romances set in this time period.
***Thank you to Forever Publishing for sending me a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review***
This was an entertaining and quick read that featured one of my favourite tropes: the 'hate-to-love'. I must say though that the 'hate' part didn't come across too strong even from the beginning. But the story did have you rooting for the couple as the odds seemed against them from the beginning to the end.
As for the writing, the author did a good job at incorporating some language geared to the time period while also maintaining a style that flowed and could be read with ease. For lack of a better word, the style was 'easy' to read which made it that much more enjoyable.
I have only read a couple of romance novels in the past that would be considered "Highland" and I have to say that this was a good one, especially as a beginner. It has me interested in reading more historical romances set in this time period.
***Thank you to Forever Publishing for sending me a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review***
January 5, 2019
Janet Cameron is in Inverlochy with her brother Kennan for the Samhain celebration, she is hoping that she will meet a man that she can fall in love with and marry, lest her stepmother finds someone for her. She sees Laird Robert Grant, but he is the last man she would ever consider, the Camerons and the Grants have been enemies for generations, but she can't help but notice how handsome he is. When her friend Mairi tries to play matchmaker, Janet is firm, Robert Grant is a thief and a rake - she would never love a man like him.
Robert has always noticed Janet, she is lovely and if she was anyone other than a Cameron, he would court her. He knows what she thinks of him and it makes him angry, yes, he has a reputation as a ladies man, but he is no thief! He is sure the Camerons are responsible for the theft of his cattle and has words with Kennan. When their mutual friend suggests a duel to settle the matter, Rob agrees.
The duel is underway when Janet arrives to stop it - Rob is clearly winning and is distracted by Janet's scream, giving her brother a chance to pull a dagger and cut Rob, declaring himself the winner. Before Rob can respond, English soldiers arrive and they scatter, in the confusion, Rob finds Janet and takes her back to town. He insists that she tend his wound, since her brother cheated. She is ashamed of Kennan's action and agrees. She starts to rethink her opinion of Robert. When he asks for a dance at the Samhain gathering, she agrees. But later when one of the English soldiers, Lt Cummings, is drunk and harasses her, things spiral out of control and she must run for her life.
She and Kennan take off, but are soon captured by Cummings, Kennan is beaten and left for dead and Janet is taken into custody, Cummings is taking her to the fort for punishment. Robert also left, but when he hears her scream, comes back to save her. He finds Kennan and has their friend Ciar take him to safety and goes after Janet. He rescues her from Cummings and they run, with the soldiers on their heels.
Janet is soaked and freezing, but they can't stop, they escape into the mountains and Robert tends her, in the morning, they learn the soldiers are still following them and Rob makes a decision, they will go further into the wilderness, over a treacherous pass and hopefully lose Cummings. They do lose him, but the cost is high, Janet goes over the edge and Rob fears she is dead. He sends his men on without him and goes to find Janet. She is alive, but her arm is broken and her horse is lame. He prepare to kill her horse, but she begs him not to, the lame horse will slow them down, but he agrees. He knows the storm is too bad to keep moving and Janet needs help, so he finds an abandoned brothy and they ride out the storm. He sets her arm and cares for her, they get to know each other and he is tempted, he knows he should return her to her family, but instead takes her to his home.
Janet is falling for Rob, he is nothing like she imagined, but she knows her father will never let her marry a Grant and there could never be anything between them. But that doesn't stop them from kissing and wishing for things that can never be. When her father arrives and takes her, Rob can do nothing but watch the woman he loves, ride away.
It will be months before they see each other again and there is still no solution to their problem, but when Rob learns who the real cattle thief is and Janet's life is in danger, he knows that he will not lose her again.
This book was amazing, it is nonstop action from almost the first page! The chemistry between Janet and Robert is undeniable and my heart broke for them, their love is forbidden and it seems like there is no way they can be together without causing a war. The book is well written, flows nicely, has some steamy-ish love scenes, a bit of angst, a villain bent on revenge, some wonderful secondary characters, some twists and turns, and finally a very hard won HEA. This is the fifth book in the series, but it is loosely connected to the previous stories and can easily be read as a stand alone title. I loved this book and can't recommend it highly enough!
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
Robert has always noticed Janet, she is lovely and if she was anyone other than a Cameron, he would court her. He knows what she thinks of him and it makes him angry, yes, he has a reputation as a ladies man, but he is no thief! He is sure the Camerons are responsible for the theft of his cattle and has words with Kennan. When their mutual friend suggests a duel to settle the matter, Rob agrees.
The duel is underway when Janet arrives to stop it - Rob is clearly winning and is distracted by Janet's scream, giving her brother a chance to pull a dagger and cut Rob, declaring himself the winner. Before Rob can respond, English soldiers arrive and they scatter, in the confusion, Rob finds Janet and takes her back to town. He insists that she tend his wound, since her brother cheated. She is ashamed of Kennan's action and agrees. She starts to rethink her opinion of Robert. When he asks for a dance at the Samhain gathering, she agrees. But later when one of the English soldiers, Lt Cummings, is drunk and harasses her, things spiral out of control and she must run for her life.
She and Kennan take off, but are soon captured by Cummings, Kennan is beaten and left for dead and Janet is taken into custody, Cummings is taking her to the fort for punishment. Robert also left, but when he hears her scream, comes back to save her. He finds Kennan and has their friend Ciar take him to safety and goes after Janet. He rescues her from Cummings and they run, with the soldiers on their heels.
Janet is soaked and freezing, but they can't stop, they escape into the mountains and Robert tends her, in the morning, they learn the soldiers are still following them and Rob makes a decision, they will go further into the wilderness, over a treacherous pass and hopefully lose Cummings. They do lose him, but the cost is high, Janet goes over the edge and Rob fears she is dead. He sends his men on without him and goes to find Janet. She is alive, but her arm is broken and her horse is lame. He prepare to kill her horse, but she begs him not to, the lame horse will slow them down, but he agrees. He knows the storm is too bad to keep moving and Janet needs help, so he finds an abandoned brothy and they ride out the storm. He sets her arm and cares for her, they get to know each other and he is tempted, he knows he should return her to her family, but instead takes her to his home.
Janet is falling for Rob, he is nothing like she imagined, but she knows her father will never let her marry a Grant and there could never be anything between them. But that doesn't stop them from kissing and wishing for things that can never be. When her father arrives and takes her, Rob can do nothing but watch the woman he loves, ride away.
It will be months before they see each other again and there is still no solution to their problem, but when Rob learns who the real cattle thief is and Janet's life is in danger, he knows that he will not lose her again.
This book was amazing, it is nonstop action from almost the first page! The chemistry between Janet and Robert is undeniable and my heart broke for them, their love is forbidden and it seems like there is no way they can be together without causing a war. The book is well written, flows nicely, has some steamy-ish love scenes, a bit of angst, a villain bent on revenge, some wonderful secondary characters, some twists and turns, and finally a very hard won HEA. This is the fifth book in the series, but it is loosely connected to the previous stories and can easily be read as a stand alone title. I loved this book and can't recommend it highly enough!
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
November 28, 2018
This is a very good read. It was a bit too steamy for me in parts and that's the only thing I didn't like about it. But it's easy to skim over these parts.
The history in the book was really well researched and the author certainly knows her stuff. I enjoy learning about the way the highlanders lived and the customs of the time.
The heroine of the piece was very likable. The Hero was the usual good looking manly type who also showed his soft side in his dealings with the h.
There were some lovely secondary characters in this book and I hope some of them will have books of their own.
If you like your romances steamy with a tough 'braw' highlander and a soft kind hearted lady who overcome obstacles to be together and a hea ending then this is the book for you.
The history in the book was really well researched and the author certainly knows her stuff. I enjoy learning about the way the highlanders lived and the customs of the time.
The heroine of the piece was very likable. The Hero was the usual good looking manly type who also showed his soft side in his dealings with the h.
There were some lovely secondary characters in this book and I hope some of them will have books of their own.
If you like your romances steamy with a tough 'braw' highlander and a soft kind hearted lady who overcome obstacles to be together and a hea ending then this is the book for you.
January 15, 2019
Highland Renegade was a surprisingly wonderful romance. I have never read anything by Amy Jarecki but I enjoyed this captivating novel.
The chemistry between the hero and heroine was sizzling with steamy scenes noted. A tale of feuding families and forbidden love. Very fast paced and read in two sittings. This was an excellent Scottish romanc and will not be my last book by this author.
The chemistry between the hero and heroine was sizzling with steamy scenes noted. A tale of feuding families and forbidden love. Very fast paced and read in two sittings. This was an excellent Scottish romanc and will not be my last book by this author.
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February 24, 2022DNF 14% Too saccharine for me...
January 1, 2019
Series: Lords of the Highlands #5
Publication Date: 1/8/19
Number of Pages: 368
This scintillatingly sexy, sensuously romantic, and excitingly bold adventure is my favorite of the series so far! It is fast-paced, well-written and populated with likable and memorable characters. The hero and heroine are my favorite characters – of course – but I also really liked the hero’s sister, Emma and his best friend Ciar. I think they will be the featured couple in the next book – and I can’t wait to see that.
Laird Robert Grant and Miss Janet Cameron have been more than a little aware of each other for a long time, but neither of them would ever admit it. They’d vehemently deny it – and they would honestly believe it. They’ve covertly watched each other across fields and ballrooms for a very long time, but any relationship between them is totally forbidden. The Grants and the Camerons have been feuding for seven generations and the current leaders of the clans aren’t about to end the feud now.
It is a very dangerous time in Scotland and all of the inhabitants have to be constantly on their guard. Queen Anne sits on the throne of England and has dispatched red-coated soldiers all over Scotland to ‘keep the peace’ and to look for signs of anyone who supports the Stuart line for succession to the throne. The Jacobite cause is widely supported among the Highlanders and they are particularly vulnerable to the English Soldiers retaliations for any small infractions – real or imagined. The author did an outstanding job of making you feel that tension in the air – it surrounded everything and was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Excellent mood setting Ms. Jarecki.
Janet has traveled from Achnacarry to Inverlochy with her brother Kennan with the stated purpose of attending the Samhain Gathering and doing some shopping. Her real purpose is to look over all of the eligible men in hopes of finding a candidate for a husband – one she can love. Her father has recently remarried, though he is in his sixties, and Janet’s new step-mother wants to marry Janet off. Janet knows that if she can’t find someone herself, her step-mother will be more than happy to choose someone for her. Unfortunately for Janet, she attracts the attention of the Englishman, Lieutenant Winfred Cummins, charged with ‘keeping the peace’ during what he calls ‘an uncivilized pagan gathering’. That will not end well.
The excitement begins on the first page and doesn’t let up until the very end. After a confrontation with Lieutenant Cummins, Janet witnesses a confrontation between her brother and Laird Grant. Laird Grant is accusing her clan of stealing cattle from him. How dare he! Why, the Camerons have also had cattle stolen – maybe the Grants stole them. The animosity continues until finally, Ciar manages to convince both Robert and Kennan to battle each other – one-on-one – to end the feud. That goes well until Kennan cheats.
Later, after Janet has another confrontation with Lieutenant Cummins, he arrests her and proceeds to take her to Ft. Williams. Robert rescues her and they head off into the worst blizzard anyone has ever seen – with the Red Coats in hot pursuit. Janet is badly injured during the chase and Robert has to nurse her.
It was lovely to see these two people find their HEA. They were both such admirable people. Janet was loyal, level-headed, sensible and very caring while Robert was a tad impetuous as well as loyal, and caring. Janet was smart enough that she didn’t keep trying to escape from Robert – that would have just made her a TSTL heroine because she could never have survived in that environment on her own. Then, when confronted by her father, both she and Robert did the sensible thing rather than risk an open war between the clans. I did get a little aggravated with Janet when she just followed what her father and step-mother wanted rather than trying to reach Robert, but I sort of understand – you know – again – open war. So, I was very pleased to watch them slowly overcome the obstacles in their path and find their HEA.
I definitely recommend this book.
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Publication Date: 1/8/19
Number of Pages: 368
This scintillatingly sexy, sensuously romantic, and excitingly bold adventure is my favorite of the series so far! It is fast-paced, well-written and populated with likable and memorable characters. The hero and heroine are my favorite characters – of course – but I also really liked the hero’s sister, Emma and his best friend Ciar. I think they will be the featured couple in the next book – and I can’t wait to see that.
Laird Robert Grant and Miss Janet Cameron have been more than a little aware of each other for a long time, but neither of them would ever admit it. They’d vehemently deny it – and they would honestly believe it. They’ve covertly watched each other across fields and ballrooms for a very long time, but any relationship between them is totally forbidden. The Grants and the Camerons have been feuding for seven generations and the current leaders of the clans aren’t about to end the feud now.
It is a very dangerous time in Scotland and all of the inhabitants have to be constantly on their guard. Queen Anne sits on the throne of England and has dispatched red-coated soldiers all over Scotland to ‘keep the peace’ and to look for signs of anyone who supports the Stuart line for succession to the throne. The Jacobite cause is widely supported among the Highlanders and they are particularly vulnerable to the English Soldiers retaliations for any small infractions – real or imagined. The author did an outstanding job of making you feel that tension in the air – it surrounded everything and was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Excellent mood setting Ms. Jarecki.
Janet has traveled from Achnacarry to Inverlochy with her brother Kennan with the stated purpose of attending the Samhain Gathering and doing some shopping. Her real purpose is to look over all of the eligible men in hopes of finding a candidate for a husband – one she can love. Her father has recently remarried, though he is in his sixties, and Janet’s new step-mother wants to marry Janet off. Janet knows that if she can’t find someone herself, her step-mother will be more than happy to choose someone for her. Unfortunately for Janet, she attracts the attention of the Englishman, Lieutenant Winfred Cummins, charged with ‘keeping the peace’ during what he calls ‘an uncivilized pagan gathering’. That will not end well.
The excitement begins on the first page and doesn’t let up until the very end. After a confrontation with Lieutenant Cummins, Janet witnesses a confrontation between her brother and Laird Grant. Laird Grant is accusing her clan of stealing cattle from him. How dare he! Why, the Camerons have also had cattle stolen – maybe the Grants stole them. The animosity continues until finally, Ciar manages to convince both Robert and Kennan to battle each other – one-on-one – to end the feud. That goes well until Kennan cheats.
Later, after Janet has another confrontation with Lieutenant Cummins, he arrests her and proceeds to take her to Ft. Williams. Robert rescues her and they head off into the worst blizzard anyone has ever seen – with the Red Coats in hot pursuit. Janet is badly injured during the chase and Robert has to nurse her.
It was lovely to see these two people find their HEA. They were both such admirable people. Janet was loyal, level-headed, sensible and very caring while Robert was a tad impetuous as well as loyal, and caring. Janet was smart enough that she didn’t keep trying to escape from Robert – that would have just made her a TSTL heroine because she could never have survived in that environment on her own. Then, when confronted by her father, both she and Robert did the sensible thing rather than risk an open war between the clans. I did get a little aggravated with Janet when she just followed what her father and step-mother wanted rather than trying to reach Robert, but I sort of understand – you know – again – open war. So, I was very pleased to watch them slowly overcome the obstacles in their path and find their HEA.
I definitely recommend this book.
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January 5, 2020
Janet Cameron, daughter of a highland laird, has traveled to a nearby town with her brother, Kennan, to celebrate the festival of Samhain, where many other clans, and British soldiers, are as well. Laird Robert Grant is also in town for the festival and promptly accuses Janet's brother of having Cameron men steal Grant cattle. Though someone has stolen from the Camerons as well, there is a long-standing feud between the two clans that leads to a duel between Kennan and Robert. (Kennan began to annoy me from here with his immature, blustery behavior and his refusal to own up to his own errors, but maybe we'll some more development from him in future books).
When drunken revelry at the festival ends in Janet's arrest by some nasty British dragoons, Robert finds himself going after Janet, even though he knows this is none of his business and he should just head for the hills. Janet's hatred and mistrust of Robert and his entire clan has been ingrained in her since birth, but she has little choice but to trust him, especially since they've both made a determined enemy in the English lieutenant. With the onset of a blizzard and a fall that injures Janet, Robert opts to get them to his home and keep her safe from the English until she's healed enough to travel to her own home. This angers Janet, who, despite the obvious connection between them, is determined to dislike Robert and maintain the mistrust between their clans simply because the feud between them has lasted for generations. Robert understands the risks of getting involved with Janet and does his best to keep himself apart from her, but he feels desperately drawn to her. Will he be able to convince her to accept him and make peace with her clan?
This is much improved from other, earlier works I've read from this author. Although Janet did really get on my nerves, I liked Robert a great deal as a good example of a flawed hero who demonstrates character development. This one has made me want to start reading this author again.
I received a complimentary ARC via NetGalley. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When drunken revelry at the festival ends in Janet's arrest by some nasty British dragoons, Robert finds himself going after Janet, even though he knows this is none of his business and he should just head for the hills. Janet's hatred and mistrust of Robert and his entire clan has been ingrained in her since birth, but she has little choice but to trust him, especially since they've both made a determined enemy in the English lieutenant. With the onset of a blizzard and a fall that injures Janet, Robert opts to get them to his home and keep her safe from the English until she's healed enough to travel to her own home. This angers Janet, who, despite the obvious connection between them, is determined to dislike Robert and maintain the mistrust between their clans simply because the feud between them has lasted for generations. Robert understands the risks of getting involved with Janet and does his best to keep himself apart from her, but he feels desperately drawn to her. Will he be able to convince her to accept him and make peace with her clan?
This is much improved from other, earlier works I've read from this author. Although Janet did really get on my nerves, I liked Robert a great deal as a good example of a flawed hero who demonstrates character development. This one has made me want to start reading this author again.
I received a complimentary ARC via NetGalley. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 3, 2019
Ach, just when I thought Amy Jarecki had written her best ever story with The Highland Chieftain (and my Amy Jarecki forever boyfriend is Dunn MacRae) she releases The Highland Renegade!
Caught between his animosity for the Cameron family and his sense of Highland chivalry Robert Grant rescues the daughter of his nemesis.
Strong willed Janet Cameron is no meek miss and refuses to give into surrendering to her enemies – whether they be English redcoats or the sinfully handsome Laird of her family’s rival.
When it becomes apparent it’s a decision of English justice or escape with the enemy they both decide on the latter. What follows next is a nail-biting journey over treacherous country and weather with the common enemy in hot pursuit.
I loved these two out-spoken, hot headed characters! Janet has a strength that carries her through circumstances that would make an English rose wilt. And Robert, our dear hero may be gruff, demanding, and opinionated but he may not be as gruff as he seems.
I would say that The Highland Renegade is now my favorite Amy Jarecki book and Robert my favorite book boyfriend but I have a feeling I would have to eat my words. So….. for now this tale is at the top of my Amy Jarecki favorites list and Robert is number one on the forever book boyfriend list.
I can’t wait to see who Ms. Jarecki brings us next!
Caught between his animosity for the Cameron family and his sense of Highland chivalry Robert Grant rescues the daughter of his nemesis.
Strong willed Janet Cameron is no meek miss and refuses to give into surrendering to her enemies – whether they be English redcoats or the sinfully handsome Laird of her family’s rival.
When it becomes apparent it’s a decision of English justice or escape with the enemy they both decide on the latter. What follows next is a nail-biting journey over treacherous country and weather with the common enemy in hot pursuit.
I loved these two out-spoken, hot headed characters! Janet has a strength that carries her through circumstances that would make an English rose wilt. And Robert, our dear hero may be gruff, demanding, and opinionated but he may not be as gruff as he seems.
I would say that The Highland Renegade is now my favorite Amy Jarecki book and Robert my favorite book boyfriend but I have a feeling I would have to eat my words. So….. for now this tale is at the top of my Amy Jarecki favorites list and Robert is number one on the forever book boyfriend list.
I can’t wait to see who Ms. Jarecki brings us next!
February 12, 2019
I’ve been waiting for Robert Grant’s story…
And his and Janet’s story was more of the rollicking danger and suspense (and heated romance) I’ve come to expect from this series! The stories have a similar rhythm but that didn’t lessen the romance or the danger the hero and heroine found themselves in…
I quickly got lost in the Scottish brogue and the adventure as Janet and Robert eluded the English while fighting each other – and the elements – on their run to safety. Both strong and independent, they would have to rely on each other to survive and get home in one piece. Their families were bitter enemies so love was not in the cards for them. They knew that but sometimes what should happen and what does happen are happily two very different things…
Janet and Robert had to fight through many things to prove over and over their feelings could withstand any challenge… And, luckily, it did! Another get lost in the past read! ~Diane, 4 stars
And his and Janet’s story was more of the rollicking danger and suspense (and heated romance) I’ve come to expect from this series! The stories have a similar rhythm but that didn’t lessen the romance or the danger the hero and heroine found themselves in…
I quickly got lost in the Scottish brogue and the adventure as Janet and Robert eluded the English while fighting each other – and the elements – on their run to safety. Both strong and independent, they would have to rely on each other to survive and get home in one piece. Their families were bitter enemies so love was not in the cards for them. They knew that but sometimes what should happen and what does happen are happily two very different things…
Janet and Robert had to fight through many things to prove over and over their feelings could withstand any challenge… And, luckily, it did! Another get lost in the past read! ~Diane, 4 stars
February 9, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Knowing that Amy based these characters on real people in history, gives you a whole new take on the book .
Robert Grant and Janet Cameron are based on a real couple who lived in the 1700’s.
I think this is a wonderful piece of writing, the book is so full of love on every page .
The series is brilliant , every book takes you on a wild adventure , never letting you rest from the first to last page .
First class story , characters and it’s one you really don’t want to miss .
A love story to beat them all .
💋💋💋
Knowing that Amy based these characters on real people in history, gives you a whole new take on the book .
Robert Grant and Janet Cameron are based on a real couple who lived in the 1700’s.
I think this is a wonderful piece of writing, the book is so full of love on every page .
The series is brilliant , every book takes you on a wild adventure , never letting you rest from the first to last page .
First class story , characters and it’s one you really don’t want to miss .
A love story to beat them all .
January 2, 2019
Aye....the typical Scottish drama! Such an easy no stress read. Even after the feuding and big old Scottish honor stuff I didn’t get stressed, because after certain liberties were taken you knew it had to work out. Predicatable, very much so, but enjoyable read. Janet’s brother was a jerk for sure!
Action in the Scottish land with of course the dreaded Red Coats behaving badly. Good easy read. Received an ARC from The publisher through NetGalley.
Action in the Scottish land with of course the dreaded Red Coats behaving badly. Good easy read. Received an ARC from The publisher through NetGalley.
December 28, 2018
Janet Cameron had thought that the annual Samhain celebrations might prove a good occasion to look if she might find a suitable gentleman to marry, instead of dreading what groom her stepmother might choose for her. The only handsome man, in Janet’s eyes, is her father’s sworn enemy: Laird Robert Grant. But the pleasant outing Janet was enjoying with her friend Mairi soon took a most unexpected turn. Things go from bad to worse when Robert rescues her from a bloodthirsty Englishman.
THE HIGHLAND RENEGADE starts with much action as the red coats are intent on making life difficult for the Highlanders, in addition to the cattle thievery that has plagued the Grant and Cameron clans, and Janet’s brother Kennan is not helping with his temper. However things simmer down for a while, after Robert takes Janet to safety. I loved that Robert rescued Janet out of chivalry and loyalty to Scotland, and not out of lust; that part came later. In spite of a centuries-long feud between their clans, Robert and Janet cannot help being attracted to each other. Although the lust between them is palpable, I never quite got the impression that they were in love, I cannot put my finger on why exactly.
Amy Jarecki’s descriptions of Scotland are breathtaking, and all along I felt as if I were seeing those stunning sites. Which is why I found rather strange that I could never quite get a clear picture of either Janet or Robert; maybe I was having an off-day. I was also baffled at Robert’s age: 14+17=27? As always, Ms. Jarecki’s research is impeccable, thorough and extensive as we witness the precarious political climate in Scotland in 1712-1713. And I do believe the next instalment will feature my two favourite characters in this book, one of them being Robert’s delightful sister Emma.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
THE HIGHLAND RENEGADE starts with much action as the red coats are intent on making life difficult for the Highlanders, in addition to the cattle thievery that has plagued the Grant and Cameron clans, and Janet’s brother Kennan is not helping with his temper. However things simmer down for a while, after Robert takes Janet to safety. I loved that Robert rescued Janet out of chivalry and loyalty to Scotland, and not out of lust; that part came later. In spite of a centuries-long feud between their clans, Robert and Janet cannot help being attracted to each other. Although the lust between them is palpable, I never quite got the impression that they were in love, I cannot put my finger on why exactly.
Amy Jarecki’s descriptions of Scotland are breathtaking, and all along I felt as if I were seeing those stunning sites. Which is why I found rather strange that I could never quite get a clear picture of either Janet or Robert; maybe I was having an off-day. I was also baffled at Robert’s age: 14+17=27? As always, Ms. Jarecki’s research is impeccable, thorough and extensive as we witness the precarious political climate in Scotland in 1712-1713. And I do believe the next instalment will feature my two favourite characters in this book, one of them being Robert’s delightful sister Emma.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 9, 2019
Holy Snapdragons!! Can a story get any better than this one? Hard to do when there is a braw, fierce, handsome, highland warrior, one Robert Grant, Laird of Clan Grant, who is everything one would want (well I mean the ladies, umm yes he is something!). Janet Cameron has traveled with her brother to attend the Samain celebration and hopes to find a husband among those present. Of course her friend pushes her toward Robert, but the Grants and Camerons have a long feud and recent developments have then at odds again. Janet is very strong willed and refuses to be linked to Robert, but fate has a hand it seems when they are drawn together.
English Redcoats are in the area, supposedly keeping the peace in Scotland. But the leader has his eye on Janet and pursues her. When it becomes evident the man will not leave her alone and intends to arrest her, Robert steps in to protect her. One thing leads to another and the adventure or rather harrowing experiences begin. Robert vows to himself, "Janet Cameron would be safe on his watch. Nary a soul will touch her. I swear it."
On a journey for their lives, through a winter storm, riding in land that is difficult, even in good weather and a gut wrenching fall, the enemy continues their pursuit. Janet is so strong and determined to survive and Robert seems hard, but deep down he has a lot of feelings. They are strongly aware of each other and the emotions were off the charts!
I truly loved these two and Amy has brought them to life. I can feel the cold and angst with her amazing descriptions and wonderful words. This is one of my favorite books I have read this year but is seems every story written in this series is outstanding!! Cannot wait for the next book!!
English Redcoats are in the area, supposedly keeping the peace in Scotland. But the leader has his eye on Janet and pursues her. When it becomes evident the man will not leave her alone and intends to arrest her, Robert steps in to protect her. One thing leads to another and the adventure or rather harrowing experiences begin. Robert vows to himself, "Janet Cameron would be safe on his watch. Nary a soul will touch her. I swear it."
On a journey for their lives, through a winter storm, riding in land that is difficult, even in good weather and a gut wrenching fall, the enemy continues their pursuit. Janet is so strong and determined to survive and Robert seems hard, but deep down he has a lot of feelings. They are strongly aware of each other and the emotions were off the charts!
I truly loved these two and Amy has brought them to life. I can feel the cold and angst with her amazing descriptions and wonderful words. This is one of my favorite books I have read this year but is seems every story written in this series is outstanding!! Cannot wait for the next book!!
November 21, 2018
The Highland Renegade
Lords of the Highlands #5
By Amy Jarecki
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Laird Robert Grant is a very loyal clan chief who has been having a feud with the Cameron's for more years then he's been alive. Then when a drunk Royal Dragoon drunkenly tries to force himself on the daughter of the Cameron he decides to put aside their feud and come to her aid. He ends up racing against time with her alone in the night. Yes Janet Cameron is beautiful, cunning, and so very tempting, but a Cameron lass is the last woman he should ever desire.
Janet Cameron is not the kind of lass to back down and meekly surrender, not even when surrounded by foes. She takes every chance to escape first from the English soldiers and then from the very handsome Laird Robert Grant. Yet with each day they spend together, his unexpected gallantry is chipping away a her heart bit by bit.
As danger and treachery loom, can she trust him enough to choose love over vengeance? Will their clans be able to put aside their anger after years of fueding and let these two find love?
Amy Jarecki is absolutely fabulous. You will fall in love with Janet and Robert as you read their story. These two characters were meant for eachother. There is enough action and treachery in this book to satisfy anyone's love of what the Highlands were like during those tumoltous times. Ms. Jarecki I glady give you the 5 stars for what I felt was an original story.
Lords of the Highlands #5
By Amy Jarecki
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Laird Robert Grant is a very loyal clan chief who has been having a feud with the Cameron's for more years then he's been alive. Then when a drunk Royal Dragoon drunkenly tries to force himself on the daughter of the Cameron he decides to put aside their feud and come to her aid. He ends up racing against time with her alone in the night. Yes Janet Cameron is beautiful, cunning, and so very tempting, but a Cameron lass is the last woman he should ever desire.
Janet Cameron is not the kind of lass to back down and meekly surrender, not even when surrounded by foes. She takes every chance to escape first from the English soldiers and then from the very handsome Laird Robert Grant. Yet with each day they spend together, his unexpected gallantry is chipping away a her heart bit by bit.
As danger and treachery loom, can she trust him enough to choose love over vengeance? Will their clans be able to put aside their anger after years of fueding and let these two find love?
Amy Jarecki is absolutely fabulous. You will fall in love with Janet and Robert as you read their story. These two characters were meant for eachother. There is enough action and treachery in this book to satisfy anyone's love of what the Highlands were like during those tumoltous times. Ms. Jarecki I glady give you the 5 stars for what I felt was an original story.
December 22, 2018
Two families, a feud that has lasted generation and two heart pulling them together. Can love overcome years of disdain and treachery?
Robert Grant was powerful and rugged and handsome. But Janet fought her interest with everything in her. Until danger thrusts her right into his arms. With nowhere to go but with him, they run to the mountains away from the dragoons. An accident almost costs Janet her life but Robert will see to it that nothing ever hurts her again.
Robert has always had an eye for the lovely Janet Cameron. If only she wasn't the daughter of his greatest nemesis. Now with her recuperating at his home, he trys his best to stay away. Failing in every way he succumbs to her beauty, her allure and vows to win her heart, and her hand. But his stubborn pride gets in the way and when her father comes to get he the must watch as his heart is ripped away. Can these two ever bring peace to the clans? Can their love be more than stubborn pride and years of hatred? Only time can tell.
Robert Grant was powerful and rugged and handsome. But Janet fought her interest with everything in her. Until danger thrusts her right into his arms. With nowhere to go but with him, they run to the mountains away from the dragoons. An accident almost costs Janet her life but Robert will see to it that nothing ever hurts her again.
Robert has always had an eye for the lovely Janet Cameron. If only she wasn't the daughter of his greatest nemesis. Now with her recuperating at his home, he trys his best to stay away. Failing in every way he succumbs to her beauty, her allure and vows to win her heart, and her hand. But his stubborn pride gets in the way and when her father comes to get he the must watch as his heart is ripped away. Can these two ever bring peace to the clans? Can their love be more than stubborn pride and years of hatred? Only time can tell.
November 18, 2018
When a forbidden love turns into a love you cannot live without.
Robert Grant is laird and trying to figure out who is stealing his cattle. He's convinced it's the clan's rival, the Camerons. He is also attracted to Laird Cameron's daughter, Janet...which poses a problem when the hatred between these clans goes back a long way.
Janet's father had just remarried and the stepmother is anxious to have her married off. But no matter how many balls or events she attends, it is Laird Grant that she is drawn to. After a skirmish with the dragoons, Janet's brother is beaten and she is taken into custody. Robert Grant rescues her and the story of their growing love takes off from there.
He cares for her but knows her father would never approve. How can he marry the daughter to his sworn enemy? A great love story and I recommend it highly. I was given an ARC for an honest review.
Robert Grant is laird and trying to figure out who is stealing his cattle. He's convinced it's the clan's rival, the Camerons. He is also attracted to Laird Cameron's daughter, Janet...which poses a problem when the hatred between these clans goes back a long way.
Janet's father had just remarried and the stepmother is anxious to have her married off. But no matter how many balls or events she attends, it is Laird Grant that she is drawn to. After a skirmish with the dragoons, Janet's brother is beaten and she is taken into custody. Robert Grant rescues her and the story of their growing love takes off from there.
He cares for her but knows her father would never approve. How can he marry the daughter to his sworn enemy? A great love story and I recommend it highly. I was given an ARC for an honest review.
January 11, 2019
Awesome story! Highland Laird Robert is fierce and focused. Janet is a Highland Lass who is determined to go after what she wants. They want each other but unfortunately their clans are enemies. The author creates a wonderful picture of the Highlands, it’s people and lifestyle. Janet and Robert find themselves fighting for their lives together and after surviving growing closer together. They are then ripped apart by her father. Eventually they find their way back together and are able to marry and fulfill the love they have each other.
January 5, 2019
The Highland Renegade is the fifth book in the Lords of the Highlands series by Amy Jarecki. It can easily be read as a standalone book but I think once you read it, if you haven't read the other books, you will want to do just that.
From the very first page to the last this book is a real page-turner, I wanted to read it as quickly as possible to find out how it would end. It's one thing knowing a book will have a happy ending, but the joy is getting to that ending.
Janet Cameron convinces her brother to take her with him to the Samhain celebrations. Her step-mother is very close to marrying her off to any man, probably one that Janet won't like at all. She wants to take the opportunity at the celebrations to try to find her own husband. Unfortunately, the only man she fancies, but would never admit to it, is Laird Robert Grant. He and his clan have been enemies of the Cameron clan for as long as she can remember. Besides, he has recently accused her family of stealing cattle from him which they definitely did not.
Robert Grant has seen Janet on various occasions, he knows he shouldn't be attracted to her, but he is. He has no intention of doing anything about it though. Even if he wanted to it would be impossible to spend any time with her because of the rivalry between their clans. All that changes at the Samhain celebrations. Janet slaps a redcoat soldier when he won't take no for an answer when he asks her to dance. Robert steps in to tell the man to leave her alone, he follows the request with a punch to the face! That's when the trouble begins.
Robert tells Janet to run with her brother, he will be running with his clan. They have to escape before they both end up in Jail. Although a trial would see them released there is no telling how long they would be rotting in jail waiting for the trial. Besides which, Janet would be vulnerable to the likes of the soldier who started all the trouble.
Janet and her brother find themselves in dire need of help when the redcoats catch up to them and although Robert and his men are well on the way to safety, he turns back when he hears Janet scream. And so starts the building of their relationship. They run together after he rescues her but all sorts of trials and tribulations are ahead of them as they try to get out of the near blizzard conditions and to safety. Time together allows them to see the good in each other, and for their romantic feelings to start to surface. Can they have a future together, it doesn't seem likely. But first and foremost they have to get the redcoats of their backs.
This book truly was fabulous. The drama and adventure of it were captivating enough, but the romance between the Laird and Janet was absolutely perfect. He was the perfect hero, and she is the perfect woman for him. Their passion knows no bounds when they give in to it. The author certainly knows how to write an amazingly good steamy encounter! The secondary characters introduced in the story were ones that I hope to hear about more in future stories. Especially Emma, Robert's sister. She was born blind but hasn't let it stop her enjoying her life, she plays music, runs the house, and Janet even teaches her to knit!
I can't sufficiently put into words just how much I loved this book. I recommend that you read it so you can see for yourself just how good it is.
From the very first page to the last this book is a real page-turner, I wanted to read it as quickly as possible to find out how it would end. It's one thing knowing a book will have a happy ending, but the joy is getting to that ending.
Janet Cameron convinces her brother to take her with him to the Samhain celebrations. Her step-mother is very close to marrying her off to any man, probably one that Janet won't like at all. She wants to take the opportunity at the celebrations to try to find her own husband. Unfortunately, the only man she fancies, but would never admit to it, is Laird Robert Grant. He and his clan have been enemies of the Cameron clan for as long as she can remember. Besides, he has recently accused her family of stealing cattle from him which they definitely did not.
Robert Grant has seen Janet on various occasions, he knows he shouldn't be attracted to her, but he is. He has no intention of doing anything about it though. Even if he wanted to it would be impossible to spend any time with her because of the rivalry between their clans. All that changes at the Samhain celebrations. Janet slaps a redcoat soldier when he won't take no for an answer when he asks her to dance. Robert steps in to tell the man to leave her alone, he follows the request with a punch to the face! That's when the trouble begins.
Robert tells Janet to run with her brother, he will be running with his clan. They have to escape before they both end up in Jail. Although a trial would see them released there is no telling how long they would be rotting in jail waiting for the trial. Besides which, Janet would be vulnerable to the likes of the soldier who started all the trouble.
Janet and her brother find themselves in dire need of help when the redcoats catch up to them and although Robert and his men are well on the way to safety, he turns back when he hears Janet scream. And so starts the building of their relationship. They run together after he rescues her but all sorts of trials and tribulations are ahead of them as they try to get out of the near blizzard conditions and to safety. Time together allows them to see the good in each other, and for their romantic feelings to start to surface. Can they have a future together, it doesn't seem likely. But first and foremost they have to get the redcoats of their backs.
This book truly was fabulous. The drama and adventure of it were captivating enough, but the romance between the Laird and Janet was absolutely perfect. He was the perfect hero, and she is the perfect woman for him. Their passion knows no bounds when they give in to it. The author certainly knows how to write an amazingly good steamy encounter! The secondary characters introduced in the story were ones that I hope to hear about more in future stories. Especially Emma, Robert's sister. She was born blind but hasn't let it stop her enjoying her life, she plays music, runs the house, and Janet even teaches her to knit!
I can't sufficiently put into words just how much I loved this book. I recommend that you read it so you can see for yourself just how good it is.
December 29, 2018
Families deemed them enemies for life but their hearts destined them to be so much more. Set in their own hurtful, bias mindset, Janet and Robert, the main couple, though attracted to one another, seemed just as quick to keep this seven generations family feud going as everyone else. If not for the unplanned set of circumstances that had them spending time together, I have to wonder if they ever would have let love conquer all. Thankfully for us and them that is what happened. Their simmering chemistry could not be denied, my fellow Scottish romance book loving friends.
The attraction the evil, English Dragoon had for Janet was questionable at best, as he seemed just as inclined to throw her in prison to rot along with every other highlander he came across. Yeah, that redcoat saw red whenever he crossed paths with a Scot. I found what happened to him in the long run karma but eyebrow raising bizarre at the same time. I also pegged him (no pun intended) for something he was trying to get away with long before it was revealed.
What I really wanted to see was a heroine so full of her highlander heritage she’d jump out of windows and into rivers to keep the hero on his toes and on a merry chase. Hey, don’t laugh. I read a book once with that same scenario, and it was epic. When the synopsis implied Janet takes every chance she gets to escape, first from the English then the hero, I thought that was what I was in for. However, I didn’t see the connection of her wanting to flee from Robert. She was quick to spar with him using words. Even resentful and angry at times, but I don’t remember her ever purposely running from him. In fact, she was sad whenever they separated. She did shine through with her strength and resilience though in dealing with the dangerous weather conditions she and Robert found themselves.
All in all, I’ve enjoyed the first two books of this series the most. This storyline was enjoyable but not as full of surprises as I had expected. At least Robert eventually manned up in a verra big way and put everything on the line to win the hand of his lady love. That always sets well with this avid romantic at heart.
P.S. Robert's younger sister was quite sweet and endearing. I've a sweet spot for heroine's with that condition. I'd love to see her paired with the guy who was only a friend to Janet.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: The Highland Renegade, Series: Lords of the Highlands (Book 5), Author: Amy Jarecki, Pages: 368, stand-alone but part of a series, very steamy scenes, danger has them on the run, evil villain, family feud, no love triangle, no cheating, no OM/OW drama pop up, brief attempted rape scene. Rating: 3 - 3.5 stars.
My reviews:
Book 1 - The Highland Duke (Akira & Geordie), Pages: 384, 3/28/17
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 2 - The Highland Commander (Magdalen & Aidan), Pages: 384, 6/27/17https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 3 - The Highland Guardian (Reid & Audrey), Pages: 368, 12/19/17
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 4 - The Highland Chieftain (Mairi & Dunn), Pages: 352, 7/31/18
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 5 - The Highland Renegade (Robert & Janet), Pages: 384, 1/8/19
Book 6 - The Highland Earl (John & Evelyn), Pages: 368, 6/25/19 (not yet released)
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
The attraction the evil, English Dragoon had for Janet was questionable at best, as he seemed just as inclined to throw her in prison to rot along with every other highlander he came across. Yeah, that redcoat saw red whenever he crossed paths with a Scot. I found what happened to him in the long run karma but eyebrow raising bizarre at the same time. I also pegged him (no pun intended) for something he was trying to get away with long before it was revealed.
What I really wanted to see was a heroine so full of her highlander heritage she’d jump out of windows and into rivers to keep the hero on his toes and on a merry chase. Hey, don’t laugh. I read a book once with that same scenario, and it was epic. When the synopsis implied Janet takes every chance she gets to escape, first from the English then the hero, I thought that was what I was in for. However, I didn’t see the connection of her wanting to flee from Robert. She was quick to spar with him using words. Even resentful and angry at times, but I don’t remember her ever purposely running from him. In fact, she was sad whenever they separated. She did shine through with her strength and resilience though in dealing with the dangerous weather conditions she and Robert found themselves.
All in all, I’ve enjoyed the first two books of this series the most. This storyline was enjoyable but not as full of surprises as I had expected. At least Robert eventually manned up in a verra big way and put everything on the line to win the hand of his lady love. That always sets well with this avid romantic at heart.
P.S. Robert's younger sister was quite sweet and endearing. I've a sweet spot for heroine's with that condition. I'd love to see her paired with the guy who was only a friend to Janet.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: The Highland Renegade, Series: Lords of the Highlands (Book 5), Author: Amy Jarecki, Pages: 368, stand-alone but part of a series, very steamy scenes, danger has them on the run, evil villain, family feud, no love triangle, no cheating, no OM/OW drama pop up, brief attempted rape scene. Rating: 3 - 3.5 stars.
My reviews:
Book 1 - The Highland Duke (Akira & Geordie), Pages: 384, 3/28/17
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 2 - The Highland Commander (Magdalen & Aidan), Pages: 384, 6/27/17https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 3 - The Highland Guardian (Reid & Audrey), Pages: 368, 12/19/17
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 4 - The Highland Chieftain (Mairi & Dunn), Pages: 352, 7/31/18
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 5 - The Highland Renegade (Robert & Janet), Pages: 384, 1/8/19
Book 6 - The Highland Earl (John & Evelyn), Pages: 368, 6/25/19 (not yet released)
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
December 21, 2018
What a fun, enjoyable read! I loved the different personalities among all the characters, and the author did a wonderful job showing how polarizing politics was during that time period. It was interesting to see the interactions between the English soldiers and the Scottish highlanders, in particular. The other great thing about this book is that is entirely understandable even if you haven't read the previous books in the series, and, as the fifth book, that means if you like it, you have four other books you can dive into immediately.
For seven generations Clan Cameron and Clan Grant have been at odds. And during that time, they have stolen each other's cattle, challenged each other to duels, and at the very least, caused a great ruckus each time they came near each other. When Janet Cameron comes to Inverlochy to celebrate Samhain, her hope is to find herself a man she could love and marry. Who she finds is a lecherous English soldier who won't take no for an answer and an arrogant, beautiful Scottish laird who won't believe her when she says her family didn't steal his cattle. Robert Grant has no reason to believe her, and he has every reason to hate her family, but when he sees an English soldier abuse her, he sets family rivalry aside to assist. What results is a race through the Scottish highlands, forced proximity in the elements, and an undeniable attraction that must be fought if peace is to be kept.
Janet and Robert were perfectly matched in personality, and though they each misunderstood each other from the start, they weren't so arrogant as to be blind when circumstances change. I loved how Janet stood up for herself, not only to Robert but also to her brother and to her father. She refused to be managed, and she made sure everyone understood that. Robert obviously admired Janet quickly once they spent more time together. He had a good heart and recognized the same in Janet, particularly when she befriended her sister and didn't look down on her for her disability. The only downside to this relationship was, to be entirely honest, the sole sex scene. Just one. And it was a little corny - for example, the line "Ride me like a stallion colt" was mentioned, and I just couldn't help but laugh. However, besides that scene, I felt very moved by the story and became very excited at the prospect of another book in the series.
Hopefully Janet's friend Ciar will get the next book! I highly recommend this book to those who love a strong heroine, an honorable hero, and a slow burn romance.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
For seven generations Clan Cameron and Clan Grant have been at odds. And during that time, they have stolen each other's cattle, challenged each other to duels, and at the very least, caused a great ruckus each time they came near each other. When Janet Cameron comes to Inverlochy to celebrate Samhain, her hope is to find herself a man she could love and marry. Who she finds is a lecherous English soldier who won't take no for an answer and an arrogant, beautiful Scottish laird who won't believe her when she says her family didn't steal his cattle. Robert Grant has no reason to believe her, and he has every reason to hate her family, but when he sees an English soldier abuse her, he sets family rivalry aside to assist. What results is a race through the Scottish highlands, forced proximity in the elements, and an undeniable attraction that must be fought if peace is to be kept.
Janet and Robert were perfectly matched in personality, and though they each misunderstood each other from the start, they weren't so arrogant as to be blind when circumstances change. I loved how Janet stood up for herself, not only to Robert but also to her brother and to her father. She refused to be managed, and she made sure everyone understood that. Robert obviously admired Janet quickly once they spent more time together. He had a good heart and recognized the same in Janet, particularly when she befriended her sister and didn't look down on her for her disability. The only downside to this relationship was, to be entirely honest, the sole sex scene. Just one. And it was a little corny - for example, the line "Ride me like a stallion colt" was mentioned, and I just couldn't help but laugh. However, besides that scene, I felt very moved by the story and became very excited at the prospect of another book in the series.
Hopefully Janet's friend Ciar will get the next book! I highly recommend this book to those who love a strong heroine, an honorable hero, and a slow burn romance.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
February 23, 2019
I, like most women, am currently obsessed with Outlander and thus have a love for everything highlander.
ENTER THIS NOVEL.
I loved this read. SO MUCH. Robert and Janet were the best. I swooned and I got angry at them and in the end it was exactly the HEA I needed. Forbidden Love, and twists I didn't predict.
This is story about proving love can rise above. Surviving and relying on each other when all else is gone. About two people fighting for each other. Also, ALL THE SWOON.
This was my first read in this series and I absolutely will be going back to read the others.
RIGHT NOW.
Goodreads
Synopsis:
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?
March 1, 2021
"S'aimer en dépit de tout" est le premier livre que je lis de cette auteure....Même s'il est le 5ème tome d'une saga, à priori, ils peuvent se lire de manière indépendante, comme la plupart de ce genre de saga de romance historique, avec des personnages différents à chaque tome....Evidemment, j'ai bien compris qu'il y avait des "clins d'oeil" à certains personnages des tomes passés, mais le fait de commencer avec ce 5ème tome ne gêne aucunement à la compréhension du récit alors pas de scrupules à avoir !
Du coup, encore une fois, me voilà embarquée dans une romance avec des Highlanders et encore une sorte de "ennemies to lovers" puisque le clan de notre héros, Robert Grant, est en "désaccord" (le mot "guerre" aurait été un peu trop fort) avec celui de l'héroïne, Janet Cameron.....
Malgré tout, ces deux-là se sont déjà croisés de loin, et Janet ne peut nier l'attirance physique même si elle fait tout pour se persuader que Robert est un goujat, un coureur de jupons, un homme sans honneur.....Son père et son frère ne le supportent pas et du coup, à force d'avoir toujours entendu dire du mal du clan Grant, elle s'est forgée une opinion toute faite à propos de son nouveau chef de clan qui, à 27 ans, a repris le flambeau après la mort de son père.
Et du côté de Robert, évidemment, en tant que grand amateur de femmes, il avait déjà repéré la beauté exquise de Janet, mais étant "fille de l'ennemi", il s'est toujours tenu à l'écart et n'a jamais rien fait pour essayer de la séduire (même si elle est très fortement à son goût....).
Pour alimenter encore plus la querelle entre les deux clans, Robert a eu la mauvaise surprise de constater un vol conséquent de bétail et ses hommes ont cru apercevoir des hommes du clan Cameron "rôder" autour des troupeaux.....Son sang fougueux n'a alors fait qu'un tour et il n'en faut pas plus pour avoir un nouveau prétexte pour détester les Camerons....Qui le lui rendent bien....Notamment le frère de Janet, Kennan, qui a aussi le sang chaud et qui ne se laisse pas impressionner par Robert....
Mais voilà, en cette période du 18ème siècle, les écossais sont aussi obligés de se soumettre au roi d'Angleterre et à son armée qui essaye de mettre un peu d'ordre sur cette "terre de sauvages".....
Et il y a notamment un officier, de cette armée de "tuniques rouges", qui va essayer de "soumettre" Janet lors d'une fête et cela va changer totalement la donne....En tant que Highlander, Robert ne peut laisser passer cet affront et même si Janet est la fille d'un clan ennemi, elle est une écossaise comme lui et il est hors de question que ce foutu anglais lui manque de respect....
Cela va leur amener, à elle et à lui, de gros ennuis et ils vont devoir prendre la fuite ensemble.....
Nous sommes en novembre, en Ecosse, les premières neiges arrivent et nos deux héros vont devoir "survivre" au milieu de nulle part pour échapper à l'armée anglaise afin de rejoindre les terres de Robert et mettre Janet à l'abri....
Alors oui, j'ai été happée par le récit, par la personnalité de notre héroïne, qui est une jeune femme très courageuse et pleine de caractère mais qui est aussi totalement séduite par Robert même si elle fait tout pour se persuader qu'il est un ennemi de sa famille et donc cherche des raisons pour le détester.....Mais notre bel highlander va lui prouver plus d'une fois qu'il est "l'homme de la situation" et le charme va agir rapidement.....Idem pour Robert qui essaye lui aussi de lutter contre son attirance envers la jeune femme.....Mais quelques jours isolés tous les deux dans une cabane au milieu de la tempête va avoir raison de ses bonnes résolutions....
En plus de l'histoire d'amour romantique et sensuelle à souhait, il y a aussi toute l'intrigue et l'aventure qui se glissent dans le récit...En effet, nous allons découvrir en même temps que nos héros qui sont les voleurs de bétail et il y a aussi toujours ce fichu officier anglais qui en veut à mort à Janet et qui la pourchassera jusqu'au bout.....
J'ai donc passé un très agréable moment de lecture, évidemment, elle n'a rien de bien original par rapport aux innombrables romances historiques que j'ai lues, notamment avec des Highlanders pour héros, néanmoins, cela me donne envie de découvrir les autres tomes, notamment le 7ème qui est consacré au frère de Janet, Kennan Cameron....
Ma note : 17,5/20
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Du coup, encore une fois, me voilà embarquée dans une romance avec des Highlanders et encore une sorte de "ennemies to lovers" puisque le clan de notre héros, Robert Grant, est en "désaccord" (le mot "guerre" aurait été un peu trop fort) avec celui de l'héroïne, Janet Cameron.....
Malgré tout, ces deux-là se sont déjà croisés de loin, et Janet ne peut nier l'attirance physique même si elle fait tout pour se persuader que Robert est un goujat, un coureur de jupons, un homme sans honneur.....Son père et son frère ne le supportent pas et du coup, à force d'avoir toujours entendu dire du mal du clan Grant, elle s'est forgée une opinion toute faite à propos de son nouveau chef de clan qui, à 27 ans, a repris le flambeau après la mort de son père.
Et du côté de Robert, évidemment, en tant que grand amateur de femmes, il avait déjà repéré la beauté exquise de Janet, mais étant "fille de l'ennemi", il s'est toujours tenu à l'écart et n'a jamais rien fait pour essayer de la séduire (même si elle est très fortement à son goût....).
Pour alimenter encore plus la querelle entre les deux clans, Robert a eu la mauvaise surprise de constater un vol conséquent de bétail et ses hommes ont cru apercevoir des hommes du clan Cameron "rôder" autour des troupeaux.....Son sang fougueux n'a alors fait qu'un tour et il n'en faut pas plus pour avoir un nouveau prétexte pour détester les Camerons....Qui le lui rendent bien....Notamment le frère de Janet, Kennan, qui a aussi le sang chaud et qui ne se laisse pas impressionner par Robert....
Mais voilà, en cette période du 18ème siècle, les écossais sont aussi obligés de se soumettre au roi d'Angleterre et à son armée qui essaye de mettre un peu d'ordre sur cette "terre de sauvages".....
Et il y a notamment un officier, de cette armée de "tuniques rouges", qui va essayer de "soumettre" Janet lors d'une fête et cela va changer totalement la donne....En tant que Highlander, Robert ne peut laisser passer cet affront et même si Janet est la fille d'un clan ennemi, elle est une écossaise comme lui et il est hors de question que ce foutu anglais lui manque de respect....
Cela va leur amener, à elle et à lui, de gros ennuis et ils vont devoir prendre la fuite ensemble.....
Nous sommes en novembre, en Ecosse, les premières neiges arrivent et nos deux héros vont devoir "survivre" au milieu de nulle part pour échapper à l'armée anglaise afin de rejoindre les terres de Robert et mettre Janet à l'abri....
Alors oui, j'ai été happée par le récit, par la personnalité de notre héroïne, qui est une jeune femme très courageuse et pleine de caractère mais qui est aussi totalement séduite par Robert même si elle fait tout pour se persuader qu'il est un ennemi de sa famille et donc cherche des raisons pour le détester.....Mais notre bel highlander va lui prouver plus d'une fois qu'il est "l'homme de la situation" et le charme va agir rapidement.....Idem pour Robert qui essaye lui aussi de lutter contre son attirance envers la jeune femme.....Mais quelques jours isolés tous les deux dans une cabane au milieu de la tempête va avoir raison de ses bonnes résolutions....
En plus de l'histoire d'amour romantique et sensuelle à souhait, il y a aussi toute l'intrigue et l'aventure qui se glissent dans le récit...En effet, nous allons découvrir en même temps que nos héros qui sont les voleurs de bétail et il y a aussi toujours ce fichu officier anglais qui en veut à mort à Janet et qui la pourchassera jusqu'au bout.....
J'ai donc passé un très agréable moment de lecture, évidemment, elle n'a rien de bien original par rapport aux innombrables romances historiques que j'ai lues, notamment avec des Highlanders pour héros, néanmoins, cela me donne envie de découvrir les autres tomes, notamment le 7ème qui est consacré au frère de Janet, Kennan Cameron....
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January 6, 2019
Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Laird Grant is in an untenable predicament. His clan has been fighting with the Cameron’s for so long it is hard to remember just how the debauchery of whose wife happened. Equally, it is easy for Grant to accuse the Cameron’s of thieving his yearlings. They’ve been thieving back and forth each other’s stock like an itch of a mosquito bite, where it is second nature to ‘scratch’. This time it is extreme – 66 yearlings just gone. Who could have done it if not the Cameron’s for it would take a large group to organize this?
When Grant is forced to protect the lovely Janet Cameron from the queen’s dragoon he does it because it’s the right thing to do—not for any other reason…maybe.
Janet’s brother Kennan follows much as his father has in the feud. It is what he learned as a child and as grown up he doesn’t believe they are trust worthy. He shows his dislike to Grant, yet Grant again, shows he’s made of better stuff. As a reader, I took Grant’s side, hands down.
Bad goes further south when Lieutenant Cummins takes notice, one too many times, to Janet. This finds Janet and Grant both running to stay away from the English prison. The pursuit is on, the journey is terrifying and edifying.
Janet’s mindset is shifting. She is starting to see Grant is more than the feuding enemy of her father. She sees a kind brother, fair laird who is loved by his people. Passion ends up sizzling underneath the surface. Each know what they feel can’t go further, because feuding clans have no tolerance for each other.
Grant’s life is on the line and so is Janet’s. Can there be a coming together of the clans to protect their own from the English? Will their own personal relationship win the day? Can each clan support its new paradigm?
A note about Janet: I loved this character. She is everything I would like to be if I were in her place. She’s strong-willed, even-tempered with a just and fair spirit, all wrapped in feisty temperament!
Author Jarecki has again created another tale in Lords of the Highlands which will entertain you with dangerous suspenseful scenes in one moment, emotional passionate scenes or tender moments in another. Her character development and ARC is spot-on. She is an author I can safely say you will enjoy.
When Grant is forced to protect the lovely Janet Cameron from the queen’s dragoon he does it because it’s the right thing to do—not for any other reason…maybe.
Janet’s brother Kennan follows much as his father has in the feud. It is what he learned as a child and as grown up he doesn’t believe they are trust worthy. He shows his dislike to Grant, yet Grant again, shows he’s made of better stuff. As a reader, I took Grant’s side, hands down.
Bad goes further south when Lieutenant Cummins takes notice, one too many times, to Janet. This finds Janet and Grant both running to stay away from the English prison. The pursuit is on, the journey is terrifying and edifying.
Janet’s mindset is shifting. She is starting to see Grant is more than the feuding enemy of her father. She sees a kind brother, fair laird who is loved by his people. Passion ends up sizzling underneath the surface. Each know what they feel can’t go further, because feuding clans have no tolerance for each other.
Grant’s life is on the line and so is Janet’s. Can there be a coming together of the clans to protect their own from the English? Will their own personal relationship win the day? Can each clan support its new paradigm?
A note about Janet: I loved this character. She is everything I would like to be if I were in her place. She’s strong-willed, even-tempered with a just and fair spirit, all wrapped in feisty temperament!
Author Jarecki has again created another tale in Lords of the Highlands which will entertain you with dangerous suspenseful scenes in one moment, emotional passionate scenes or tender moments in another. Her character development and ARC is spot-on. She is an author I can safely say you will enjoy.
January 2, 2019
This is a new twist on the Romeo & Juliet story, highlander style. Robert Grant is Laird of the Grant Clan. Janet Cameron is the daughter of Laird Ewen Cameron, neighbors of Grant that they have feuded with for generations. One of the lairds violated one of the other's female and it's never been forgotten. They raid each other's cattle and distrust each other on sight. Unfortunately Robert and Janet have been eyeing each others for years, drawn to forbidden fruit. At a Samhain gathering Janet is a popular dance partner and English Lieutenant Winfred Cummins is drunk and wants his turn. He refuses to take no for an answer and chaos ensues. Everyone scatters since Scotland is under English "protection" to ensure loyalty to the English Queen Anne. Janet escapes with her brother Kennan and they race home with Cummins and his troops close behind. Robert and his men are off towards home when he hears Janet scream and he races to her rescue saving Kennan's life while he's at it. They still have to hide from Cummins and so starts the adventure.
I really liked both of these characters. Robert is honorable, resourceful and a good Laird to his clan and family. His blind sister Emma almost stole the book. Amy's sensitivity to her infirmity is well written. I kinda hope she and Kennan end up together. Janet tries so hard not to fall for Robert but it's just not possible as they end up spending so much alone time together depending on each other to survive. Cummins is a delightful villain inhabiting all the worst in the English soldiers and dogged determination to find Janet. We meet old friends at the Duke of Gordon's ball too as well as the disguised displaced Scottish King. I enjoy Amy's rich character driven highland adventures that are so full of action and passion. Thank you Amy and Forever for the opportunity to review this story.
I really liked both of these characters. Robert is honorable, resourceful and a good Laird to his clan and family. His blind sister Emma almost stole the book. Amy's sensitivity to her infirmity is well written. I kinda hope she and Kennan end up together. Janet tries so hard not to fall for Robert but it's just not possible as they end up spending so much alone time together depending on each other to survive. Cummins is a delightful villain inhabiting all the worst in the English soldiers and dogged determination to find Janet. We meet old friends at the Duke of Gordon's ball too as well as the disguised displaced Scottish King. I enjoy Amy's rich character driven highland adventures that are so full of action and passion. Thank you Amy and Forever for the opportunity to review this story.
January 8, 2019
As most of you know, Historical Romances are not my typical reads. I’m not going to lie to you, it did take me a little bit to really get into this one. However, once I did, I was totally hooked. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Robert and Janet. Their story captivated and intrigued me. I love a good forbidden romance, so I was excited to see the outcome of this story. You see, Janet is the daughter of Robert’s sworn enemy. When Janet gets captured, Robert puts aside their familiar differences and rushes to her rescue. Janet is everything that Robert wants in a woman, but can’t have…..Janet herself is a force to be reckoned with. She’s not just going to roll over and surrender. She tries to escape every chance she gets. It’s Robert that throws a wrench into her plans. She knows she should get far away from him, but the more time these two are together, the more she sees the good in Robert. With danger and betrayal afoot, will Janet be able to trust the one man she wants, but shouldn’t have? There’s only one way to find out..
Overall, I had a really great time reading this story. I loved the history, the language and getting to learn about the highlanders. This story was really well written and entertaining. You can tell that a lot of thought and research went into it. I loved that The Highlander Renegade was written in a way that you can easily follow without having to read the prior books first. And, as I previously stated, I enjoy a good forbidden romance and couldn’t get over just how perfectly matched Robert and Janet were. Those two definitely kept me on my toes.
At the end of the day, The Highland Renegade was just a fun book to get lost and swept away in. From great characters to action and romance. To steamy good times, danger and not knowing who to really trust; this book hit all the marks for me. I’m still pretty new to the historical romance genre, but I found this one to be a great one to dive into. Amy Jarecki is a totally new author to me and after reading this book, I’m excited to check out more of this author’s work.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via Forever Romance, in exchange for an honest review*
Overall, I had a really great time reading this story. I loved the history, the language and getting to learn about the highlanders. This story was really well written and entertaining. You can tell that a lot of thought and research went into it. I loved that The Highlander Renegade was written in a way that you can easily follow without having to read the prior books first. And, as I previously stated, I enjoy a good forbidden romance and couldn’t get over just how perfectly matched Robert and Janet were. Those two definitely kept me on my toes.
At the end of the day, The Highland Renegade was just a fun book to get lost and swept away in. From great characters to action and romance. To steamy good times, danger and not knowing who to really trust; this book hit all the marks for me. I’m still pretty new to the historical romance genre, but I found this one to be a great one to dive into. Amy Jarecki is a totally new author to me and after reading this book, I’m excited to check out more of this author’s work.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via Forever Romance, in exchange for an honest review*
January 1, 2019
The Highland Renegade by Amy Jarecki
Lords of the Highlands #5
With the Samhain Festival at hand and two clans blaming one another for the loss of their sheep the situation is tense for the Camerons and Grants. Throw in the English to “keep the peace” and you have a situation rife for trouble and that is just what happens when Lieutenant Cummins becomes a bit to attentive to Janet Cameron and rather than lose face he opts to arrest her for slapping him. Then the chase ensues with Robert Grant coming to her rescue. The trip is not easy for her and she does sustain and injury but as she heals she realizes that what she thought true of Robert is just the opposite. Of course true love is not ever easily achieved so the two have to spend some time apart and find a way to be together which is part and parcel of this story...as is the bad guy getting his comeuppance. Entertaining and fun story that left me wanting to read whatever comes next by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Grand for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
Lords of the Highlands #5
With the Samhain Festival at hand and two clans blaming one another for the loss of their sheep the situation is tense for the Camerons and Grants. Throw in the English to “keep the peace” and you have a situation rife for trouble and that is just what happens when Lieutenant Cummins becomes a bit to attentive to Janet Cameron and rather than lose face he opts to arrest her for slapping him. Then the chase ensues with Robert Grant coming to her rescue. The trip is not easy for her and she does sustain and injury but as she heals she realizes that what she thought true of Robert is just the opposite. Of course true love is not ever easily achieved so the two have to spend some time apart and find a way to be together which is part and parcel of this story...as is the bad guy getting his comeuppance. Entertaining and fun story that left me wanting to read whatever comes next by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Grand for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
January 10, 2019
More than worth the wait.
We were teased with this story before. I eagerly anticipated their tale. I was not disappointed. A bit of history mixed with intrigue and a lot of sizzling chemistry. I do like how he father accidentally spills the beans that long before Robert had stated after her. Thanks Da!! I can't wait for Ciar, Emma and Kennan to get their happily ever afters.
Thanks Amy for another wonderful trip thru the pages.
We were teased with this story before. I eagerly anticipated their tale. I was not disappointed. A bit of history mixed with intrigue and a lot of sizzling chemistry. I do like how he father accidentally spills the beans that long before Robert had stated after her. Thanks Da!! I can't wait for Ciar, Emma and Kennan to get their happily ever afters.
Thanks Amy for another wonderful trip thru the pages.
December 22, 2018
Two families, a feud that has lasted generation and two heart pulling them together. Can love overcome years of disdain and treachery?
Robert Grant was powerful and rugged and handsome. But Janet fought her interest with everything in her. Until danger thrusts her right into his arms. With nowhere to go but with him, they run to the mountains away from the dragoons. An accident almost costs Janet her life but Robert will see to it that nothing ever hurts her again.
Robert has always had an eye for the lovely Janet Cameron. If only she wasn't the daughter of his greatest nemesis. Now with her recuperating at his home, he trys his best to stay away. Failing in every way he succumbs to her beauty, her allure and vows to win her heart, and her hand. But his stubborn pride gets in the way and when her father comes to get he the must watch as his heart is ripped away. Can these two ever bring peace to the clans? Can their love be more than stubborn pride and years of hatred? Only time can tell.
Robert Grant was powerful and rugged and handsome. But Janet fought her interest with everything in her. Until danger thrusts her right into his arms. With nowhere to go but with him, they run to the mountains away from the dragoons. An accident almost costs Janet her life but Robert will see to it that nothing ever hurts her again.
Robert has always had an eye for the lovely Janet Cameron. If only she wasn't the daughter of his greatest nemesis. Now with her recuperating at his home, he trys his best to stay away. Failing in every way he succumbs to her beauty, her allure and vows to win her heart, and her hand. But his stubborn pride gets in the way and when her father comes to get he the must watch as his heart is ripped away. Can these two ever bring peace to the clans? Can their love be more than stubborn pride and years of hatred? Only time can tell.
January 13, 2019
If you like your typical Highland romance you'll love this story. The heroine is appropriately spunky and the he'll is all man. Throw in a ancient clan feud between their families and you've got a great story.
I will look for more from this author.
I will look for more from this author.
April 17, 2020
I love when a book can combine history, romance, and adventure all into one story; and oh boy did this story do just that. The story line was engaging and held me captive throughout. I absolutely fell in love with the main characters and their chemistry was palpable. This story had the perfect amount of steam to it. The Highland Renegade may have been my first book of the Lords of the Highlands series, but it won’t be my last!!
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