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Clan MacKenzie #2
Highland Rogue
An indentured servant from Virginia, Juliet White came to Scotland to find her niece, the child her sister had borne before she died. The search took her to the castle of Lachlan MacKenzie, duke of Ross, where she was accepted as governess to the four illegitimate daughters of the lusty aristocrat, all sired in one lascivious season at the Scottish Court. Seeking to know for certain if her sister's child is among her small charges, Juliet probed into the notorious duke's family history... while the girls, each in her own fashion, begin to find a place in Juliet's heart.But Lachlan was not a man to let a lovely young woman keep her innocence under his roof. When the renowned rake stirred her girlish dreams into a woman's desires, Juliet was stunned to find her resolve succumbing to the virile charm of the man she suspected of seducing her sister. Powerless to resist the wild rush of yearning, Juliet plunged into a river of passion whose waters might be too turbulent to carry her to a safe shore...
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 1991
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Arnette Lamb
19 books66 followersArnette Lamb was an American writer of 13 romance novels from 1995 to 1998. She was born in 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and she died prematurely from cancer on September 18, 1998. Her funeral service was held in the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas.
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September 9, 2021
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Highland Rogue is a bit of a prequal to the Clan MacKenzie series. There is a previous book that is slightly connected, but not necessary to read it before this one. This series is based primarily on the daughters that Lachlan MacKenzie (the hero) adopts and raises. And this is Lachlan and Juliet's book. I have yet to pick up Arnette Lamb, but she has been on my TBR for years and when I saw this book at a used book store, I snatched it right up. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I first picked this book up and I really enjoyed this book quite a bit, more than I expected to. From the first chapters, I was drawn into this story, it has a more old school feel to it considering it was written in the 90's however its probably one of the best old school romances I have ever read so far.
So our tale begins with our heroine, Juliet. She is from the American Colonies, its the year 1768, and she sold her freedom as a indentured servant, for passage to England to find her sister who has passed but had a daughter and she wants to search for her niece and raise her. She knows very little about her niece, only that a man took her and now she is on the hunt to find her niece in the Highlands. She comes to the Clan MacKenzie and its Laird, to get the position as his children's governess, in hopes of finding some clues to the location of her niece. She has worked with children and love them. She knows that their father is a bit of a scoundrel, who likes women and isn't ashamed of it. He has four daughters, all a bit wild and rambunctious and he wants them raised as ladies. But sparks fly between Lachlan and Juliet, and even though Juliet doesn't want to become another of his "women" there is something more than just sexual chemistry between them. But Juliet is keeping a secret from Lachlan that could make Juliet lose him forever.
This is a bit of a shorter book, with slightly less than 300 pages but I was completely drawn into this book. The four girls are quite entertaining and each daughter is a bit unique and different. But I truly was drawn to the connection between Lachlan and Juliet. From their first meeting, you can feel the sizzles and sparks between them however there are other factors involved. With Lachlan's history with women and Juliet's pride and stubborness. Juliet doesn't want to be cast aside or just be another mistress, she wants more even though she has other responsibilities like finding her niece and living up to her agreement as an indentured servant. She knows she can never have a future with Lachlan.
I was very intrigued with this book here, the writing is not what you would find in modern historical romance authors. The dialogue is pretty realistic and I admit I did have to look in the dictionary for a few phrases and words but honestly I loved having to do that. There is so much research that has gone on in making this book. The setting is so intriguing, this is set in Scotland and its in the late 1700's, so this is where the clans were forced to be disbanded, no plaids or tartans were allowed to be worn or bagpipes allowed to be played. This is a sad part of Scotland history, but I really felt like the author balanced out the tough setting with humor and children antics. I love the strength of the characters and seeing them grow in this book.
The romance is a slow burn romance, we see the chemistry of course that builds between them from the beginning. But quite frankly it isn't acted on for about 200 pages. So we see this flirting game that goes on between them but I liked that the hero waits until Juliet is willing and eager to have sex with him. Of course, he isn't the type to rape anyone, but times were different back then, but you see the respect he has for Juliet and the talented way she handles his girls. It was interesting to see how Lachlan would handle the truth of Juliet's motives and this is where some angst comes into play. Because he doesn't tell her he knows...just plays games with her, teases her but has a bit of a cold shoulder not certain of her intentions and if she plans on taking one of his daughters away. So I can understand why he acts the way he does but boy both Lachlan and Juliet could write the book on pride.
The ending was simply fantastic, I loved the development of the plot, a friendship is healed and boy I loved what Juliet does here in finding a way to resolve the differences here and it really was pretty funny actually the way the Scots view kidnapping....like its a matter of fact daily acts of living LOL Honestly, it was pretty amusing because they don't take it seriously...more as a way to resolve problems and face the person you are having a conflict with. Quite a unique take from what I have seen in other Highlander romances so BRAVO to this late author that I have fallen in love with.
Overall I found this book to be endearing, full of smiles and laughters, and packed with sexual heat that curls your toes and makes you eager for the next book. ENCHANTING!
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Highland Rogue is a bit of a prequal to the Clan MacKenzie series. There is a previous book that is slightly connected, but not necessary to read it before this one. This series is based primarily on the daughters that Lachlan MacKenzie (the hero) adopts and raises. And this is Lachlan and Juliet's book. I have yet to pick up Arnette Lamb, but she has been on my TBR for years and when I saw this book at a used book store, I snatched it right up. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I first picked this book up and I really enjoyed this book quite a bit, more than I expected to. From the first chapters, I was drawn into this story, it has a more old school feel to it considering it was written in the 90's however its probably one of the best old school romances I have ever read so far.
So our tale begins with our heroine, Juliet. She is from the American Colonies, its the year 1768, and she sold her freedom as a indentured servant, for passage to England to find her sister who has passed but had a daughter and she wants to search for her niece and raise her. She knows very little about her niece, only that a man took her and now she is on the hunt to find her niece in the Highlands. She comes to the Clan MacKenzie and its Laird, to get the position as his children's governess, in hopes of finding some clues to the location of her niece. She has worked with children and love them. She knows that their father is a bit of a scoundrel, who likes women and isn't ashamed of it. He has four daughters, all a bit wild and rambunctious and he wants them raised as ladies. But sparks fly between Lachlan and Juliet, and even though Juliet doesn't want to become another of his "women" there is something more than just sexual chemistry between them. But Juliet is keeping a secret from Lachlan that could make Juliet lose him forever.
This is a bit of a shorter book, with slightly less than 300 pages but I was completely drawn into this book. The four girls are quite entertaining and each daughter is a bit unique and different. But I truly was drawn to the connection between Lachlan and Juliet. From their first meeting, you can feel the sizzles and sparks between them however there are other factors involved. With Lachlan's history with women and Juliet's pride and stubborness. Juliet doesn't want to be cast aside or just be another mistress, she wants more even though she has other responsibilities like finding her niece and living up to her agreement as an indentured servant. She knows she can never have a future with Lachlan.
I was very intrigued with this book here, the writing is not what you would find in modern historical romance authors. The dialogue is pretty realistic and I admit I did have to look in the dictionary for a few phrases and words but honestly I loved having to do that. There is so much research that has gone on in making this book. The setting is so intriguing, this is set in Scotland and its in the late 1700's, so this is where the clans were forced to be disbanded, no plaids or tartans were allowed to be worn or bagpipes allowed to be played. This is a sad part of Scotland history, but I really felt like the author balanced out the tough setting with humor and children antics. I love the strength of the characters and seeing them grow in this book.
The romance is a slow burn romance, we see the chemistry of course that builds between them from the beginning. But quite frankly it isn't acted on for about 200 pages. So we see this flirting game that goes on between them but I liked that the hero waits until Juliet is willing and eager to have sex with him. Of course, he isn't the type to rape anyone, but times were different back then, but you see the respect he has for Juliet and the talented way she handles his girls. It was interesting to see how Lachlan would handle the truth of Juliet's motives and this is where some angst comes into play. Because he doesn't tell her he knows...just plays games with her, teases her but has a bit of a cold shoulder not certain of her intentions and if she plans on taking one of his daughters away. So I can understand why he acts the way he does but boy both Lachlan and Juliet could write the book on pride.
The ending was simply fantastic, I loved the development of the plot, a friendship is healed and boy I loved what Juliet does here in finding a way to resolve the differences here and it really was pretty funny actually the way the Scots view kidnapping....like its a matter of fact daily acts of living LOL Honestly, it was pretty amusing because they don't take it seriously...more as a way to resolve problems and face the person you are having a conflict with. Quite a unique take from what I have seen in other Highlander romances so BRAVO to this late author that I have fallen in love with.
Overall I found this book to be endearing, full of smiles and laughters, and packed with sexual heat that curls your toes and makes you eager for the next book. ENCHANTING!
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June 24, 2014
This is a novel and an author who knew how to capture readers mind. May her soul rest in peace. I read this novel more than 15 time and never tired of picking it up and read from page one to the end.a
April 2, 2021
It didn't age well. This was a book from my youth and I remember loving it. 30 years later, wow, I almost DNFd it.. I could happily throw Lachlan in the trash. He doesn't believe in consent or respecting women. His manipulation of Juliet was too much.
September 14, 2008
this book had alot of similarities to the Outlander book... she travels through the stones... but it was still good..
May 19, 2012
Another reread for me. I wish they'd release these books as digital. All my AL books are about to fall apart, I've had them and reread them so long and so often.
March 10, 2016
Funny, with a Twist on the Classic Governess Story
FINAL DECISION: A quirky old school romance with a hero with four illegitimate daughters, a heroine who is an indentured servant who lies to get a job as the governess, HIGHLAND ROGUE has a crazy plot and a super romance.
THE STORY: Juliet White, an indentured servant from Virginia comes to Scotland to find her sister's daughter. Masquerading as a governess, Juliet enters the household of Lachlan MacKenzie, Duke of Ross who has four illegitimate daughters -- one of whom might be Juliet's niece. Juliet tries to find out Lachlan's secrets while avoiding the randy Scotsman's charms.
OPINION: A hero with four illegitimate children conceived at around the same time is an unlikely hero and yet Lamb makes it work. The hero is imperfect and has made serious mistakes, but the book allows the readers to see real growth in Lachlan. I also really liked Juliet who reluctantly falls for Lachlan as she discovers depths to him she did not expect and also she falls for his daughters. She is smart, clever and dedicated. There are so many characters and yet this book does a great job of giving each of them a distinct personality. I especially liked the daughters' characters and can see why this book led to a trilogy with Lachlans' daughters romances.
I thought this book was fun, sensual and filled with emotions and surprises. The characters are interesting and the story kept me engaged.
I only have a small complaint and that is when Juliet's big secret is ultimately revealed, it is resolved too easily and quickly to be taken seriously as a big impediment to Lachlan and Juliet's happiness.
WORTH MENTIONING: This book has an interesting mix of historical information one might not expect to be found together combining New World indenture and Highland history.
CONNECTED BOOKS: HIGHLAND ROGUE is the prequel to the Clan Mackenzie Trilogy which tells the stories of Lachlan's daughters. The book is also a spinoff of THREADS OF DESTINY but you don't need to read that book.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.
FINAL DECISION: A quirky old school romance with a hero with four illegitimate daughters, a heroine who is an indentured servant who lies to get a job as the governess, HIGHLAND ROGUE has a crazy plot and a super romance.
THE STORY: Juliet White, an indentured servant from Virginia comes to Scotland to find her sister's daughter. Masquerading as a governess, Juliet enters the household of Lachlan MacKenzie, Duke of Ross who has four illegitimate daughters -- one of whom might be Juliet's niece. Juliet tries to find out Lachlan's secrets while avoiding the randy Scotsman's charms.
OPINION: A hero with four illegitimate children conceived at around the same time is an unlikely hero and yet Lamb makes it work. The hero is imperfect and has made serious mistakes, but the book allows the readers to see real growth in Lachlan. I also really liked Juliet who reluctantly falls for Lachlan as she discovers depths to him she did not expect and also she falls for his daughters. She is smart, clever and dedicated. There are so many characters and yet this book does a great job of giving each of them a distinct personality. I especially liked the daughters' characters and can see why this book led to a trilogy with Lachlans' daughters romances.
I thought this book was fun, sensual and filled with emotions and surprises. The characters are interesting and the story kept me engaged.
I only have a small complaint and that is when Juliet's big secret is ultimately revealed, it is resolved too easily and quickly to be taken seriously as a big impediment to Lachlan and Juliet's happiness.
WORTH MENTIONING: This book has an interesting mix of historical information one might not expect to be found together combining New World indenture and Highland history.
CONNECTED BOOKS: HIGHLAND ROGUE is the prequel to the Clan Mackenzie Trilogy which tells the stories of Lachlan's daughters. The book is also a spinoff of THREADS OF DESTINY but you don't need to read that book.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.
May 26, 2019
This was a great book. For this time period you don’t see the gentlemen of the ton claiming their bastard children but Lachlan is anything but one of the ton. He plays by his own rules and they are rather spicy Rules indeed. Then enters Juliet to come care for his four lovely if not wild lasses. Add some old drama that was all a misunderstanding and you have a great tale.
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September 2, 2013"Historical Romance"
June 29, 2023
Nope, Too many distracting plots, at times it comes across as comical at times serious.
Couldn't make out anything properly
Though loved the girls, not sure 6 year old's behave like this.
H was good but at times stubborn and could not make out his personality at times.
Didn't like h, for all her talks of honesty and stuff she acted totally opposite.
Couldn't make out anything properly
Though loved the girls, not sure 6 year old's behave like this.
H was good but at times stubborn and could not make out his personality at times.
Didn't like h, for all her talks of honesty and stuff she acted totally opposite.
June 18, 2017
Typical romance
February 5, 2023
Me gustó mucho, buen manejo de personajes, el como poco a poco va naciendo el amor, las individualidades de cada hija y como las maneja la institutriz me agrado
February 16, 2024
I'm honestly surprised by this book. My friend and I went into this expecting like a harlequin romance but it was surprisingly sweet.
July 12, 2013
Eu não resisto a um Highlander libertino redimido! :D
Highland Rogue nos conta a estória de Lachlan, um rico duque escocês, chefe do Clã Mackenzie, pai de 4 meninas espevitadas de 6 anos, que no começo da trama se mostra um libertino dos bons.. nada que tivesse uma saia escapa das "repreensões" de Sua Graça... NADA, de criadas, passando por princesas e chegando a até as tutoras de suas filhas.. todas cairam direitinho na sua caminha de plumas..
E ele encontra uma grande oponente na pessoa da nova tutora de suas filhas, nossa mocinha, Juliet, que veio saiu da Virginia - EUA, para reencontrar a sua irmã Lilian e sua sobrinha. Ao chegar na Escócia, Juliet descobre que sua irmã morreu de parto, e assim sai em busca de sua sobrinha e acaba na casa do Duque.
Claaaaro que a atração entre os dois pega fogo e é ai que vem uma das melhores artes do livro que são as tiradas de duplo sentido do Lachlan.. nossa.. TUDO ele leva "pras costas"... TUDO, é muito engraçado e ele investe num jogo pesado de sedução!!! Mas se vcs estão pensado que ela cai na rede dele rapidinho, não se enganem meninas.. Ela só vai ceder lá pra depois da metade do livro e meio que coagida.. meio.. pq ela gosta e muito! hahaha
As filhinhas do Duque, são um charme a parte na estória, todas são bastardas, mas o pai as ama com amor incondicional, cada uma com uma personalidade marcante e Juliet fica lá na dúvida para saber qual delas é a sua sobrinha... Ela fica com muita raiva do duque pq pensa que ele seduziu sua irmã.. mas a verdade é mais embolada do que pensamos.. Lachlan teve um passado muito difícil que o levou a fazer várias besteiras, assim como o passado de Juliet não poderia ser mais triste..
Nós só vamos saber quem é afinal a filha de Lilian e quem é o eu pai lá no final, mas bem que eu já desconfiva quem era a menina..
A trama em si, é batida, mas o texto é leve e agradável. E para que estava com saudades da combinação Highlander + Libertinos é uma ótima pedida!
Highland Rogue nos conta a estória de Lachlan, um rico duque escocês, chefe do Clã Mackenzie, pai de 4 meninas espevitadas de 6 anos, que no começo da trama se mostra um libertino dos bons.. nada que tivesse uma saia escapa das "repreensões" de Sua Graça... NADA, de criadas, passando por princesas e chegando a até as tutoras de suas filhas.. todas cairam direitinho na sua caminha de plumas..
E ele encontra uma grande oponente na pessoa da nova tutora de suas filhas, nossa mocinha, Juliet, que veio saiu da Virginia - EUA, para reencontrar a sua irmã Lilian e sua sobrinha. Ao chegar na Escócia, Juliet descobre que sua irmã morreu de parto, e assim sai em busca de sua sobrinha e acaba na casa do Duque.
Claaaaro que a atração entre os dois pega fogo e é ai que vem uma das melhores artes do livro que são as tiradas de duplo sentido do Lachlan.. nossa.. TUDO ele leva "pras costas"... TUDO, é muito engraçado e ele investe num jogo pesado de sedução!!! Mas se vcs estão pensado que ela cai na rede dele rapidinho, não se enganem meninas.. Ela só vai ceder lá pra depois da metade do livro e meio que coagida.. meio.. pq ela gosta e muito! hahaha
As filhinhas do Duque, são um charme a parte na estória, todas são bastardas, mas o pai as ama com amor incondicional, cada uma com uma personalidade marcante e Juliet fica lá na dúvida para saber qual delas é a sua sobrinha... Ela fica com muita raiva do duque pq pensa que ele seduziu sua irmã.. mas a verdade é mais embolada do que pensamos.. Lachlan teve um passado muito difícil que o levou a fazer várias besteiras, assim como o passado de Juliet não poderia ser mais triste..
Nós só vamos saber quem é afinal a filha de Lilian e quem é o eu pai lá no final, mas bem que eu já desconfiva quem era a menina..
A trama em si, é batida, mas o texto é leve e agradável. E para que estava com saudades da combinação Highlander + Libertinos é uma ótima pedida!
February 16, 2016
This is a charming and heartwarming story that is unusual in that the hunky Laird is not only lord and master but a loving and attentive father to his four illegitimate daughters. And they were all conceived during one wild season at court. He hides a big secret, one of his lassies is the niece of his new governess, but the secret does not end there,
Juliet didn't cross the ocean from Virginia and journey north of the Moray Firth in the dead of winter just to accept the governess position for not one but four sprite and bright six year old's. She's certain one is her niece, but which one? Crossing the line of impropriety and conducting her investigation become a double edge sword. She loves the girls, she loves him and he wants to marry her and have more children. What kind of hero is this? It's all hot and emotionally charged but she is intent on finding her sister's child and getting her safely to America. But what of the love so freely lavished on these girls by their father, they thrive with happiness. The betrayal of Luchlan's former friend begins a path to truths and some mending of a tumultuous history for families of England and Scotland.
Juliet didn't cross the ocean from Virginia and journey north of the Moray Firth in the dead of winter just to accept the governess position for not one but four sprite and bright six year old's. She's certain one is her niece, but which one? Crossing the line of impropriety and conducting her investigation become a double edge sword. She loves the girls, she loves him and he wants to marry her and have more children. What kind of hero is this? It's all hot and emotionally charged but she is intent on finding her sister's child and getting her safely to America. But what of the love so freely lavished on these girls by their father, they thrive with happiness. The betrayal of Luchlan's former friend begins a path to truths and some mending of a tumultuous history for families of England and Scotland.
February 12, 2016
En resumen, un libro que te hace volver a enamorarte de esos Highlanders que teníamos olvidados. Es una lectura fresca y divertida que me tenia loca, por eso tuve que devorarla ^^
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March 9, 2019
Novela romántica con cierto encanto
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March 30, 2016
I really liked it until the end; just felt rushed.
April 9, 2017
Fraquinho.
April 12, 2017
If you like horn-dog heroes, this is the book for you. Aside from that, there is an engaging story here, just not enough for me. 3/5 stars
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