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Highland Fling (The Highland Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amanda Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 184
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Forbidden passion has never been more dangerous—or more irresistible—in the first novel of bestselling author Amanda Scott’s spellbinding Highland series
Scotland, 1750. In the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion, Maggie MacDrumin vows to keep fighting to liberate her people. But the intrepid Scotswoman is risking her life for a dangerous cause. When her latest mission lands her in a London courtroom on a trumped-up larceny charge, she has only one hope of survival. Enlisting the aid of Edward Carsley, the powerful fourth Earl of Rothwell, is a two-edged sword. The seductive aristocrat who awakens treacherous desire is her clan’s mortal enemy—a man she can never trust.   Edward will do whatever it takes to quell another bloody uprising. But how can he fight his passion for the rebellious Highland beauty in his safekeeping? As their lives come under siege, Maggie lays claim to the one thing Edward vowed never to surrender: his heart.

Highland Fling is the 1st book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
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    March 26, 2013
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The Scottish Highlands in 1750 endure grievous hardships under the rule of an English king. Beautiful, golden-haired Maggie Macdrumin is determined to help liberate her fellow Scotsmen, but upon arriving in London, she's arrested and brought to court, falsely accused of stealing a man's purse. In a bid to save herself, she impulsively lays claim to a family connection with well-known Edward Carsley, the powerful Earl of Rothwell--and her family's worst enemy.

The handsome earl is adamantly opposed to the cause of the Jacobites, and when Maggie is turned over to him, he sternly forbids her to continue her journey. Maggie, passionately dedicated to her cause, constantly crosses swords with the powerful earl. How the two will remain faithful to their kinsmen and still find a way to resolve the growing desire between them is anyone's guess.

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“[Scott is] a true master of the Scottish historical romance.” —Romance Reviews Today

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BPJOCPE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Romance (March 26, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1873 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 184

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The author of over 40 romance novels and the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award, Amanda Scott lives in California, outside Sacramento. She is a fourth-generation Californian.

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Hott Books
5.0 out of 5 stars The story is intriguing and fascinating.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
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Knowing her father is being watched closely and therefore unable to support the Jacobite cause Maggie Macdrumin travels to London in order to help the cause. When a wrong turn leaves her alone and helpless she must trust the one man she deems responsible.
Edward Carsley, Earl of Rothwell, can’t understand how the lands he’s been granted always manage to profit when all other landowners have devastating results when collecting their rents from their Scottish ‘tennants’. The Macdrumin clan though always pays in a lump sum and on time. So when the passionate heir arrives on his doorstep desperate for his help, Edward decides to dig a little deeper… and stop the Jacobite cause from landing on his doorstep.

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I loved this book. The beginning was a bit difficult to get into but once you’re in the groove of Ms. Scott’s work you’ll never want to find another path.
The story is intriguing and fascinating. I was constantly looking up facts, though loath to put down the book, to learn more because it was so interesting.

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Author: Amanda Scott
Source: Amazon Kindle
Grade: A
Ages: 16+
Steam: Adult +
Setting: London & Scottish Highlands
Series: Highland
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Mrs. D, Kansas City
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Information Almost Spoiled It For Me! But...
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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Great writing... Unfortunately, I cannot agree more that the beginning of the book drags, quite a bit. I always enjoy a bit of history to give depth to a story, but too much of anything isn't good. The background information on all the characters and all the wars and all the troubles... this plethora of historic detail makes paying attention extremely difficult, after a while. At times, I found myself rereading the same page or passage more than once. It wasn't the heavy Scottish brogue that encumbered me. It was the vast amount of weighty details (and absolutely NO romance!) in the first third of the book that made me stop reading it, for a while... and almost made me give up, altogether. However, my curiosity about Maggie and Rothwell nagged at me, and I found myself going back to attempt finishing the book.

I'm so glad I followed my "second" mind, because right before the half-way point of the book, I found myself enjoying my read immensely- even laughing out loud at all the things that happened on the way to and after the arrival at Maggie's home. I won't spoil it for anyone. Just know that you will have to be very, very patient while reading to get to the heart of Maggie and Rothwell's relationship... VERY patient. But, there are golden nuggets to be gleaned from this tale of romance, if you can stand the wait.
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RPB
5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda Scott can not possibly write anything that isn't wonderful especially when it comes to her Highland books
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018
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Amanda Scott can not possibly write anything that isn't wonderful especially when it comes to her Highland books. I have read many of her series and crave for more. Please keep writing books about Scotland, the land of my ancestors. I not only love the historical facts but she weaves in one heck of a romantic story as well. rpb
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Maria11
3.0 out of 5 stars ok but really slow paced
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013
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This was a good book but it dragged horribly! It started to get good about 2/3 through. It just dragged and at times it felt forever till the author got to the point! I would read another but they are way over priced for the drudgery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hey, this was a terrific book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017
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All through the book, I kept saying, "Wonder if this is true?" . At the end, the author includes a section that clears it up! So the story was very true to life. The characters were also believable and the plot was great! I have read books by Amanda Scott before, but forgot her! So glad I found her again.
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Carole H. Elmore
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
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This story is a mix of comedy and drama. Being a retired history teacher, the sorry seems to be historically accurate. The story tells of a English Earl and and a Scottish woman who are enemies. However, in order to survive they must trust one another. There is romance, humor, and tension throughout. Enjoy!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most excellent highland romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
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Mix a strong minded Scottish lassie with an equally strong minded English aristocrat, add a Jacobite threat to the pot, along with the lassie's father being the laird of the land that was awarded to the English aristocrat, add whiskey, and add families. The story is well written and the characterization make for an excellent book for adult readers due to sexual content and violence.
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Elyusia
2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written romance!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
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I had a very hard time staying interested in this story. The romance lacked believable passion and inertia. After the first sex scene, about 60% into the book (on Kindle) I felt so disappointed. I felt like the author was uncomfortable writing sex scenes. These scenes did not improve.

The biggest issue I had was that I could not believe Maggie tolerated Ned's controlling behavior... she was written too independent and free thinking.
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Laynee
4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing escape into the past
Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2013
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Certainly not a piece of highest literary rewards, but escapism of a truly nice kind. The characters are easy to get along with, feel with them, laugh or scoff with them. The historical parts read well researched, no sneers are truly blatant mistakes or inconsistencies needed. The mystery part does catch your interest. Of course you'd rather want to suspend too much sense of realism - this isn't a history book, nor does it claim to be.
For a novel, it manages well to take you back, hold your interest and make you like the protagonists. If that's what you're looking for, 'Highland Fling' may be right up your alley. It was for me.

There is one point of critique I have though, and that is the rather abrupt ending. I don't feel fully satisfied with the way the story breaks off, to me: unfinished. There are quite a few loose endings, and when I turned the last page, seeing some author's notes I wondered why anybody would interrupt the flow of a novel with historical references as I've seen it done in chapter wise released fanfiction works in progess...! Then I realized the book was finished and thought, drat, a series, will have to go buy the next part. Only to find out that, while this being called 'The Highland Series', the other books do not employ the same protagonists in a leading role, but are rather stand-alone novels in the same place and time setting. And now I feel a bit dissatisfied. So, one star deduction for that. Still, if you can deal with that, don't let it keep you from having an otherwise nice read!
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Redfox
5.0 out of 5 stars history brought to life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2013
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Just couldn't put this book down. Have now read the next two in the series and am now reading the fourth. The historical facts are intriguing as is the way amanda scott weaves them into her own fictional composition.
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Eva Saibel
3.0 out of 5 stars Gut
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2013
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Für mich interessant, da ich Schottland mag. Ist gut geschrieben und bietet einen Einblick in das Leben in Schottland und England zu Zeiten von Bonnie Prince Charlie (Ende 18. Jh.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars madam muck
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2013
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Great book . I did take a wee while to grasp the beginning however,now I'm racing on .Would recommend this book .
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annetta
5.0 out of 5 stars a great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2013
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This was a very enjoyable book. The characters take you along with there very believable story and the historic content is accurate . I will read more from this author.
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