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The Highland Laird (Lords of the Highlands Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Amy Jarecki (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 217 ratings
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A courageous Highlander falls for a strong-willed lass in this "wonderful crossover of Outlander and Pirates of the Caribbean" (Library Journal).
Emma Grant has been sheltered and underestimated her entire life. Her blindness may set her apart, but she's just as fierce and loyal as any of her clansmen. So when she catches word that her brother's best friend is in jail, she doesn't hesitate to race to the brawny Highlander's rescue.
Laird Ciar MacDougall is on a vital mission for Scotland when he witnesses a murder -- and then is blamed for the death and thrown into a Redcoat prison to rot. He never thought he'd be broken out by a slip of a lass and her faithful hound. But now they're outlaws on the run. And as their enemies circle ever closer, he will have to choose between saving his country or the woman who's captured his heart.
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    The Highland Lords
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    October 13, 2020
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"There's never a dull moment in Jarecki's swashbuckling adventure, which feels like a wonderful crossover of Outlander and Pirates of the Caribbean."―Library Journal

"With passion, precision, and consummate skill, Jarecki has penned an adventurous romance that is greatly enhanced by an exquisite depiction of life in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands. Beautifully done."―Library Journal on The Highland Renegade

"Jarecki further enhances her reputation for crafting stellar Scottish romances by giving readers a knockout love story, with an action-packed plot richly imbued with colorful period details and a perfectly matched hero and heroine whose sensual exploits are hot enough to warm the coldest of Scottish nights."―Booklist on The Highland Renegade

"Flirtatious, sensuous romance and adventure fill the pages of this mesmerizing historical, and the undercurrent of Jacobite rebellion raises the tension."―Publishers Weekly on The Highland Renegade

About the Author

Award-winning author Amy Jarecki likes to grab life, latch on, and reach for the stars. She's married to a mountain-biking pharmacist and has put four kids through college. She studies karate, ballet, yoga, and often you'll find her hiking Utah's Santa Clara Hills. Reinventing herself a number of times, Amy sang and danced with the Follies, was a ballet dancer, a plant manager, and an accountant for Arnott's Biscuits in Australia. After earning her MBA from Heroit-Watt University in Scotland, she dove into the world of Scottish historical romance and hasn't returned.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084FXMKS3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (October 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6505 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 153875097X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 217 ratings

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Known 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.

Become a part of her world and learn more about Amy’s books on amyjarecki.com, find her on Facebook and Twitter as @amyjarecki.

All books can be read as stand-alone titles:

Blitzed Series (College Sports Romance):

Defenseless

Unintentional

Tackled

The MacGalloways Series:

A Duke, by Scot

Her Unconventional Earl

The Captain's Heiress

Kissing the Highland Twin

Devilish Dukes Series:

The Duke's Fallen Angel

The Duke's Untamed Desire

The Duke's Privateer

The Duke's Secret Longings

Lords of the Highlands Series, published by Hachette Book Group's Forever Imprint:

The Highland Duke

The Highland Commander

The Highland Guardian

The Highland Chieftain

The Highland Renegade

The Highland Earl

The Highland Rogue

The Highland Laird

Highland Defender Series:

The Fearless Highlander

The Valiant Highlander

The Highlander's Iron Will

Guardian of Scotland Series (Epic Time Travel Adventures):

Rise of a Legend

In the Kingdom's Name

The Time Traveler's Christmas

Highland Dynasty Series:

Knight in Highland Armor

A Highland Knight's Desire

A Highland Knight to Remember

Highland Knight of Rapture

Highland Knight of Dreams (A novella)

Highland Force Series:

Captured by the Pirate Laird

The Highland Henchman

Beauty and the Barbarian

Return of the Highland Laird (a novella)

ICE Series (Romantic Suspense)

Hunt for Evil

Body Shot

Mach One

Amy's first foray into Scotland was Ancient Romance/Pict~Roman Love Stories:

Rescued by the Celtic Warrior

Deceived by the Celtic Spy

First books - stand alone:

Boy Man Chief

The Chihuahua Affair

Virtue (a cruise dancer romance)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars Storytelling at its finest.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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This isn't your brooding tough highlander and damsel in distress book. This is the story of a strong beautiful woman who can play the harp like an angel and pick locks. She is also blind but that doesn't stop her from rescuing the Highland Chieftan she loves. This is a true love story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
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This is another amazing story. Enjoyed how Emma was the heroine of this story.I'm glad she was such a strong woman
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Lady with a Quill
4.0 out of 5 stars Drew Me In
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
Amy Jarecki did such an amazing job in writing this book! I really enjoyed the story, the characters, and all of the drama. A blind heroine made the story really unique, particularly during a time period when blindness was thought to be a sign that you are evil. Her saving grace was being the sister of a laird and sheltered by him. The way the story began drew me in, as the reader is dropped into the middle of a wedding celebration and the heroine is trying to find her way around blind. It really gives us a great perspective of what that must be like and how dependent someone might be on others looking out for them. It certainly made me appreciate my eyesight, as bad as it is.

Emma Grant has always trusted Ciar MacDougall, ever since he was introduced to her when she was a child, and he never looked down on her for her blindness. Now that they are both grown, Ciar is the chieftain of Dunollie, an ally to her brother, and completely out of her reach. While they may be friends, a blind woman could never marry such a powerful man. Ciar has admired Emma from afar, but he knows that to pursue a relationship would mean certain tragedy, as war is brewing that could lead to his death. He can't stay away for her sake and so he must put country ahead of love. When he is captured by the British and held for a crime he didn't commit, Emma rushes to his rescue. Soon they are on the run, and when forced into close proximity, the burning embers of their passion for each other ignite, when not even danger can stop their love from growing stronger each day.

Emma and Ciar were a lovely couple, one that was easy to get on board with from the very start. Emma was a sweetheart, hampered by her blindness but determined to live a full life in spite of her limitations. Ciar was the perfect person from here, made obvious as he refused to treat her any differently from other people. He danced with her, made sure she was taken care of at every opportunity, and he was determined to make sure that she would be happy, even if it wasn't with him. The history of the time period made their love very poignant for me, as I didn't realize how ostracized blind people were during that time. At one point a reference is made to a man who was killed because of his blindness, and it put Emma's situation in a dangerous light. Had she not been born into a powerful family, she would likely have found herself in a similar situation. That's what I love about Amy Jarecki's books - not only do you get a great romance from it, but you also learn a lot about the time period.

I haven't read every book in this series, so that should tell you how easily you can jump in and out of this series depending on what book you want to read. Out of eight books, I have only read two of them, and both I thoroughly enjoyed. I am eager to read what comes next, whether there are more in this series or we get a brand new one to enjoy.

**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
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FromTheSouth
5.0 out of 5 stars 4-4.5 stars LOVED how this rugged, alpha sweet hero interacted with the blind heroine ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
Rating: 4 - 4.5 stars

Ciar, the hero, was so incredibly swoon worthy in how he interacted with the heroine I don’t even know where to begin. My, oh my, Hmm...Hmm...Hmm. He had me right away with his Scottish alpha protective manly but always incredibly caring, gentleman ways. Good gravy, it was so sweet how this warrior, ruggedly handsome lad chatted and danced with Emma, the blind, sweet, sheltered, innocent, but verra courageous leading lady. Already well acquainted childhood friends, they seemed to have a perfect, natural rapport that was a sheer pleasure to witness and watch grow into so much more.

Emma may have been sheltered and protected her whole life but this lovely lass had gumption when it really counted. She’d swallow her fear and do whatever she felt was necessary, especially when it came to protecting Ciar. You’ll have to decide for yourself if she was always wise in doing so. I for one was impressed and rolled with it, folks. So naturally it was great to see these two well deserving love birds get their HEA.

Starting after the anticipated, inevitable fall-out drama was wrapped up regarding Ciar’s circumstances, I did feel the storyline had peaked then dropped off to a slower, steady, marching to a marital drum now beat. I guess you could say mainly after he had to fight for their love. They said “I do” so I thought the book was basically done, but it continued 35 pages or so more, taking us along with them into new territory. This ending felt like a favorite of mine format I've often seen romantic tales in this genre begin.

I thought Emma's few, brief, weeping, mental meltdowns, injury, and first married now smex scene at her new home was a tad embarrasing for her overdone. This gal had been so strong I wasn't sure how I felt about her now crying and feeling so insecure. It did continue to give Ciar even more reason and opportunities to shine as a loving, doting husband.

In either case, I’m really glad I got to spend time with these two verra likeable, sweet together, clear to to verra end main characters.

Having read all the books so far, I must say books 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8 were my personal favorites. Don’t let the first two words of the titles trick you into thinking these are cookie cutter romances. Each one is a unique stand-alone romantic tale, just part of the same series. Keep them coming, Ms. Jarecki, because I’ll keep coming back for more!

Title: Highland Laird, Series: Lords of the Highlands (Book 8), Author: Amy Jarecki, Pages: 352, pub date: 10/13/20, sweet, innocent, blind, courageous heroine, good guy warrior laird hero, virgin heroine, no OW/OM drama, no love triangle, no cheating, very graphic smex scenes late in book, some violence. Rating: 4 - 4.5 stars

Book 1 - The Highland Duke
Book 2 - The Highland Commander
Book 3 - The Highland Guardian
Book 4 - The Highland Chieftain
Book 5 - The Highland Renegade
Book 6 - The Highland Earl
Book 7 - The Highland Rogue
Book 8 - The Highland Laird

(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. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
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Bea
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolut hinreißend 🥰
Reviewed in Germany on November 10, 2020
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Emma und Ciar sind ein wundervolles Paar mit unglaublich viel Herzenswärme. Man hat keine Wahl; man muss sie einfach lieben.😍🥰 Ich bin froh, dass die Autorin sich für beide als Paar entschieden hat. Denn wie sie zum Schluss in der „Author‘s Note“ mitteilt, hat sie wohl auf vielfachen Wunsch der Leser Emma und Ciar zueinanderfinden lassen, da beide ja bereits in „The Highland Renegade“ vorkamen.
Ich kann nur sagen: Gott sei Dank! Selten so eine schöne Liebesgeschichte gelesen. Und eine andere Konstellation wäre für mich gar nicht in Frage gekommen.

Absolute 100%ige Leseempfehlung.
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Elaine Susan Weeks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2020
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Love this series protagonists are excellent
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