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Highlander Heroes #4-6
Highlander Heroes Collection Volume 2: Book 4-6
The Depths of Her Soul
Marianna Sinclair has lived years in England, separated from her family and regarded only as an unpaid servant to her aunt and uncle, waiting for something better to come along. She is overjoyed when her brother comes to collect her, returning her to Scotland. Yet, her thrill is quickly diminished when she learns she’s to wed the son of a local landowner, the detestable Walter Ramsay. But even this is overshadowed as her traveling party is pursued by a fierce Highlander army. Her dismay becomes outright fear when her own brother abandons her to the coming army while he makes his escape.
Lachlan Maitland spent seven months as a prisoner of the English and bears the scars of their brutality, inside and out. He wants only to be at King Robert Bruce’s side, winning Scotland’s freedom, not chasing the bandits terrorizing the Highlands. His pursuit leads him to the half-English Mari Sinclair, and once he discovers she is betrothed to the Maitlands’ longtime enemy, he eagerly kidnaps her, hoping to trade her to the Ramsays for peace in the Highlands.
He quickly decides that she is the most confounding captive he has ever known, sweet and beyond brave, with kisses that raise long-dead hope inside Lachlan. She will challenge every bit of rage that he’s clung to over the years, one smile and one kiss at a time. Soon, he regrets that he’s made any deal with the Ramsays to trade her for peace, for Lachlan is not sure he can ever let her go.
The Truth of Her Heart
On the run from the horrid man to whom her father has betrothed her, Maggie Bryce is caught in a wild winter storm, forced to take refuge in a highland cave.
Iain McEwen and his men are chasing the scourge of the Highlands known only as Alpin, infamous for the horrific crimes he’s visited upon Caithness, when they stumble upon a near frozen body in a cave on the side of a hill. He’s shocked to discover it’s a woman, and a bonny one at that.
It’s only a few days trapped in the caves, but Iain and Maggie are swiftly and eagerly drawn to each other. But her betrothed finds her when the storm clears, and Iain has no choice but to let her go.
The months that pass until Iain sees Maggie again are not kind to either of them. When he does find her, she is so very different from the cheery enchantress he’d met in the caves during that fateful storm. Iain vows never to fail Maggie again and is determined to convince her that she can trust both him and his love.
The Love of Her Life
Alec MacBriar crashes into the cottage of a healer and drops his wounded captain onto the table, commanding that the woman save his friend. Katie Oliver is terrified of the giants in her small home, but has no choice but to comply, hoping only to tend the wounded man and send them on their way, praying they cause no trouble to her or her son.
Her existence is meager, but for her son’s sake Katie faces each new day with a brave conviction that things will get better. The goliaths in her home are sorely testing her resolve, especially Alec MacBriar with his intense gaze and fierce ways.
When Katie is threatened by a local man, Alec is compelled by his own captain to bring Katie and her son with them to their home in the Highlands. He’ll keep his promise to his captain, but he wants nothing to do with Katie Oliver and her moody blue eyes or her charming child.
At Swordmair, Katie’s life is far better and richer. In fact, it would be near perfect if not for the very disagreeable attraction she felt for Alec MacBriar and his bone-melting kisses.
Marianna Sinclair has lived years in England, separated from her family and regarded only as an unpaid servant to her aunt and uncle, waiting for something better to come along. She is overjoyed when her brother comes to collect her, returning her to Scotland. Yet, her thrill is quickly diminished when she learns she’s to wed the son of a local landowner, the detestable Walter Ramsay. But even this is overshadowed as her traveling party is pursued by a fierce Highlander army. Her dismay becomes outright fear when her own brother abandons her to the coming army while he makes his escape.
Lachlan Maitland spent seven months as a prisoner of the English and bears the scars of their brutality, inside and out. He wants only to be at King Robert Bruce’s side, winning Scotland’s freedom, not chasing the bandits terrorizing the Highlands. His pursuit leads him to the half-English Mari Sinclair, and once he discovers she is betrothed to the Maitlands’ longtime enemy, he eagerly kidnaps her, hoping to trade her to the Ramsays for peace in the Highlands.
He quickly decides that she is the most confounding captive he has ever known, sweet and beyond brave, with kisses that raise long-dead hope inside Lachlan. She will challenge every bit of rage that he’s clung to over the years, one smile and one kiss at a time. Soon, he regrets that he’s made any deal with the Ramsays to trade her for peace, for Lachlan is not sure he can ever let her go.
The Truth of Her Heart
On the run from the horrid man to whom her father has betrothed her, Maggie Bryce is caught in a wild winter storm, forced to take refuge in a highland cave.
Iain McEwen and his men are chasing the scourge of the Highlands known only as Alpin, infamous for the horrific crimes he’s visited upon Caithness, when they stumble upon a near frozen body in a cave on the side of a hill. He’s shocked to discover it’s a woman, and a bonny one at that.
It’s only a few days trapped in the caves, but Iain and Maggie are swiftly and eagerly drawn to each other. But her betrothed finds her when the storm clears, and Iain has no choice but to let her go.
The months that pass until Iain sees Maggie again are not kind to either of them. When he does find her, she is so very different from the cheery enchantress he’d met in the caves during that fateful storm. Iain vows never to fail Maggie again and is determined to convince her that she can trust both him and his love.
The Love of Her Life
Alec MacBriar crashes into the cottage of a healer and drops his wounded captain onto the table, commanding that the woman save his friend. Katie Oliver is terrified of the giants in her small home, but has no choice but to comply, hoping only to tend the wounded man and send them on their way, praying they cause no trouble to her or her son.
Her existence is meager, but for her son’s sake Katie faces each new day with a brave conviction that things will get better. The goliaths in her home are sorely testing her resolve, especially Alec MacBriar with his intense gaze and fierce ways.
When Katie is threatened by a local man, Alec is compelled by his own captain to bring Katie and her son with them to their home in the Highlands. He’ll keep his promise to his captain, but he wants nothing to do with Katie Oliver and her moody blue eyes or her charming child.
At Swordmair, Katie’s life is far better and richer. In fact, it would be near perfect if not for the very disagreeable attraction she felt for Alec MacBriar and his bone-melting kisses.
- GenresHistorical Romance
992 pages, ebook
Published June 18, 2021
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August 3, 2021
I read these books back in the fall of 2020 and was really enthralled by them. They made me a fan of this author and this genre. The adventures, great characters and settings were all brought beautifully to life by Ms. Ruger's descriptive writing style, blending wit, history and romance seamlessly. Each of these books is different and wonderful in their own way, but as a set they knock it out of the park.
My full reviews can be found on each separate book page but here they are in a nutshell:
Book 4 The Depths Of Her Soul ~ Mari is kidnapped and yet now she's free. Free to spread her newly rediscovered joie de vivre all over Hawkmore. And free to help the disfigured Lachlan learn to love himself again while they learn to love each other. But this story is about more than just the H and h—the entire Clan is at stake.
Book 5 The Truth Of Her Heart ~ Maggie is betrothed to a man who is evil incarnate and Iain is unable to save her from her fate. When he can finally rescue her she's been profoundly changed by the trauma. Through beautifully crafted scenes we see Iain give Maggie all the time and patience she needs, while gently and steadfastly earning back her trust and love.
Book 6 The Love Of Her Life ~ Due to most unfortunate circumstances the stoic Katie and her young son are compelled to relocate to Swordmair. Warrior Captain Alec who has suffered much at the hands of the English has hardened himself to everything. Neither character allows themselves happiness or recognizes love until it's useless anymore to deny it. There are superb battle scenes and secondary characters in this story, and it's a satisfying finale to the series.
I can't say enough about this series. The world building is so rich and the characters so well defined. The emotions are vast and powerful and complete with humor. It's the perfect blend of great storytelling and good technique. You can read these three books on their own, or in combination with books 1, 2 and 3. I recommend all of them; don't ask me to choose a favorite.
My full reviews can be found on each separate book page but here they are in a nutshell:
Book 4 The Depths Of Her Soul ~ Mari is kidnapped and yet now she's free. Free to spread her newly rediscovered joie de vivre all over Hawkmore. And free to help the disfigured Lachlan learn to love himself again while they learn to love each other. But this story is about more than just the H and h—the entire Clan is at stake.
Book 5 The Truth Of Her Heart ~ Maggie is betrothed to a man who is evil incarnate and Iain is unable to save her from her fate. When he can finally rescue her she's been profoundly changed by the trauma. Through beautifully crafted scenes we see Iain give Maggie all the time and patience she needs, while gently and steadfastly earning back her trust and love.
Book 6 The Love Of Her Life ~ Due to most unfortunate circumstances the stoic Katie and her young son are compelled to relocate to Swordmair. Warrior Captain Alec who has suffered much at the hands of the English has hardened himself to everything. Neither character allows themselves happiness or recognizes love until it's useless anymore to deny it. There are superb battle scenes and secondary characters in this story, and it's a satisfying finale to the series.
I can't say enough about this series. The world building is so rich and the characters so well defined. The emotions are vast and powerful and complete with humor. It's the perfect blend of great storytelling and good technique. You can read these three books on their own, or in combination with books 1, 2 and 3. I recommend all of them; don't ask me to choose a favorite.
June 3, 2022
I have loved these books!
I have really enjoyed reading these 6 books, all kept me wanting to read more. Brilliant characters and fast paced stories, and all wonderfully weaved together.
The authors use of lie instead of lay I found a bit annoying lol. Maybe that's American way of writing it?
Some parts seemed a bit advanced for the time it was written but that made the story so was needed I'm sure.
I hope she's written more like these! I'm.off to find out right now!
I have really enjoyed reading these 6 books, all kept me wanting to read more. Brilliant characters and fast paced stories, and all wonderfully weaved together.
The authors use of lie instead of lay I found a bit annoying lol. Maybe that's American way of writing it?
Some parts seemed a bit advanced for the time it was written but that made the story so was needed I'm sure.
I hope she's written more like these! I'm.off to find out right now!
January 14, 2023
More excellent stories from Rebecca Ruger
I thoroughly enjoyed volume two of the Highlander Heroes as much as the first volume. The characters are wonderfully drawn and believable. The storyline holds and keeps your interest. The story is not focused entirely sexual encounters so it is overwhelming.
I thoroughly enjoyed volume two of the Highlander Heroes as much as the first volume. The characters are wonderfully drawn and believable. The storyline holds and keeps your interest. The story is not focused entirely sexual encounters so it is overwhelming.
March 17, 2024
I have absolutely loved this series
Each book has been awesome. One book not better than another. I laughed, cried, and felt every emotion possible with each book in the series. Rebecca you have a true talent and there will never be a book written by you that I will not read. Write faster!! 😘
Each book has been awesome. One book not better than another. I laughed, cried, and felt every emotion possible with each book in the series. Rebecca you have a true talent and there will never be a book written by you that I will not read. Write faster!! 😘
September 2, 2024
good story teller
I really enjoyed reading the series. BUT, OMGoodness, the author needs to learn how to use the verbs “to lie” and “too lay”! She would use the word “lie” for the past tense. The past tense of “lie” is “lay”. “I lie in bed to sleep” “I lay in bed last night” “I have lain in bed every night”
I really enjoyed reading the series. BUT, OMGoodness, the author needs to learn how to use the verbs “to lie” and “too lay”! She would use the word “lie” for the past tense. The past tense of “lie” is “lay”. “I lie in bed to sleep” “I lay in bed last night” “I have lain in bed every night”
February 27, 2023
A great series.
I read all six books. Ms. Ruger did a wonderful job. The history,
of Scotland is amazing. I enjoyed all six books very much. I will be reading Ms. Ruger's new stories as well. I'm a fan.
I read all six books. Ms. Ruger did a wonderful job. The history,
of Scotland is amazing. I enjoyed all six books very much. I will be reading Ms. Ruger's new stories as well. I'm a fan.
October 31, 2024
Great collection
Liked all the stories. Each one different although some persons from. Other stories woven in . Good read for all.
Liked all the stories. Each one different although some persons from. Other stories woven in . Good read for all.
February 21, 2025
Wonderful!
What a really series! So so worth reading. Rebecca is one of TBE greatest authors! A must read. Great historical romance. Happy reading😊
What a really series! So so worth reading. Rebecca is one of TBE greatest authors! A must read. Great historical romance. Happy reading😊
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