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Highland Heat: A Highland Knights Novel Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Haymore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Perfect for readers of Maya Banks, Monica McCarty, and Sabrina Jeffries, Jennifer Haymore’s seductive Highland Knights series heats up with an electrifying tale of class warfare, fierce loyalties, and forbidden love.

With blood still drying on the front lines at Waterloo, Lady Grace Carrington helps an injured soldier to a British medical tent. Though she believes she’s pulled him to safety, in fact she has put them both in grave danger: Because when his brilliant blue eyes meet hers, the passionate Scottish sergeant kisses her in a way that leaves her breathless and trembling. As the obedient daughter of an earl, Grace shouldn’t be tempted by someone so far below her station. But as a red-blooded woman, she longs for so much more.

As far as Duncan Mackenzie is concerned, getting stabbed in the arm was the best thing that ever happened to him. When he wakes on the battlefield, the sight of Grace’s lovely face sets his soul aflame. As an enlisted man and a farmer’s son, however, pursuing his guardian angel means facing the wrath of London society, not to mention his own superiors in the British Army. Aye, but he’d risk all that and more just to keep her in his arms.

Advance praise for Highland Heat

“Highland Heat has it all: suspense, intrigue, a hunky Scottish hero, and a spunky heroine who defies everything to be with the man she loves. Jennifer Haymore’s quick-witted writing style and engaging characters drew me in, and now I can’t wait for the rest of the series.”—Sharon Cullen, author of The Reluctant Duchess

“This story of class difference is the perfect mix of romance and drama. It kept me turning the pages straight through to the end.”—Ashlyn Macnamara, author of What a Lady Requires

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“In this intelligent and exciting new Scottish series, sensuality, passion, and mystery blend into a wonderfully entertaining tale.”—USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans

“Highland Heat has it all: suspense, intrigue, a hunky Scottish hero, and a spunky heroine who defies everything to be with the man she loves. Jennifer Haymore’s quick-witted writing style and engaging characters drew me in, and now I can’t wait for the rest of the series.”—Sharon Cullen, author of The Reluctant Duchess

“Readers will respect Grace’s strength when she is sorely tested, while Duncan’s warm, courageous heart will enrapture fans of Scottish rogues. In this first book in her Highland Knights series, Haymore teases readers into craving the next installment, though this work reads well as a stand-alone novel.”—Library Journal

“This story of class difference is the perfect mix of romance and drama. It kept me turning the pages straight through to the end.”—Ashlyn Macnamara, author of What a Lady Requires

“A breathtaking story of forbidden love between a sexy Highland warrior and an engaging English lady who risk scandal at every turn and face insurmountable intrigue, this is a book to savor!”—Pamela Labud, author of To Catch a Lady

“I honestly cannot say enough good things about this book. I can only suggest that you read this book. If you read any historical romance this year, make it Highland Knights.”—Night Owl Reviews

“I really enjoyed the book, because I liked the romance at its core.”—Red Hot Books

“Well written and well paced, this was a good novel, and the epilogue hooked me into wanting to read the next in the series.”—The Romance Factor

“If you are looking for a Regency romance that will pull at your heart strings and bring tears to your eyes, then you need look no further than Highland Heat.”—Romantic Historical Reviews

“This is my first read from author Jennifer Haymore, and I foresee much more from this author on my TBR shelf in the future.”—Bambi Unbridled

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The characters from the Highland Knights appear multiple times throughout the books, but each book can be read as a stand-alone.

The HIGHLAND KNIGHTS series:
(0.5) A HIGHLANDER'S HEART (novella - Lady Claire & Major Campbell)
(1) HIGHLAND HEAT (Lady Grace & Mackenzie)(2) HIGHLAND AWAKENING (Lady Esme & Macleod)
(2.5) HER WICKED HIGHLANDER (novella - Aila & White)
(3) HIGHLAND TEMPTATION (Lady Emilia & Stirling)

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00U4VFV5Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Loveswept (November 24, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1386 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages

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USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Haymore is the author of sexy historical and contemporary romance. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including five RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice awards and the prestigious RITA® award for best historical romance.

You can find Jennifer in Southern California trying to talk her husband into yet another trip to England, helping her three children with homework while brainstorming a new five-minute dinner menu, or crouched in a corner of the local bookstore writing her next novel.

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NavyWave62

QUICK READ!

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017

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I didn't read book 1 of this series, and wasn't lost, so I'll say it is a stand alone. Book 1 is about the sister and the Major and they have a role in this book, but I never felt I was missing something.

I didn't think the character's were developed enough. Our h is roaming all over England with no chaperone, but her sister who is off on her own searching for her husband. If you are a stickler for Regency Rules, then you may be upset, because rules are broken a lot with our H/h.

The lovemaking was certainly passionate and very descriptive and a lot of it. I will warn you there is an attempted rape, so be prepared if this is a trigger for you.

We do have some suspense, rocky road to HEA, no cliffhanger, but I wanted to know where they were going to live etc., and that wasn't addressed. I am sure it will in the next book of this series. The epilogue is a set up for mostly another character whose story will be told in another book of this series. But, we do learn our h/H make it to their destination so that was nice to know and we weren't hanging.

This is a story about a spy ring that has started with only a few men, mostly ex officer's and some nobility with 2 regular military, who our H is one.
I am not going into the premise, as many have explained it, just what to expect reading it. (ljb)

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Kristin Young

Well-written Take on the "Forbidden Love" Story

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016

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I really loved this book. Meeting in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, Lady Grace, accompanying her sister in search of her officer husband, and Duncan Mackenzie, a sergeant injured in the battle, are attracted to each other, both physically and emotionally, very quickly--they're also worlds apart socially and financially.

I'm a fan of stories in which the couple acknowledges their feelings for one another early on and are kept apart by circumstances rather than lack of interest or perceived lack of interest in pursuing the relationship. I saw at least one review saying that this was just the same old story of forbidden love, but I'd say that it's a classic story of forbidden love done really well.

To start, the writing is great (particularly the sex scenes). As for the trope of forbidden love, I think this story is set apart by what makes it "forbidden." Of course, the difference in social status is by no means an original romantic impediment, but I enjoyed that the real barrier for Grace and Duncan is their mutual understanding of the emotional consequences of going against social standards to be together. They're less worried about being mocked by society and more concerned with the strain their marriage would put on their relationships with the people that might feel betrayed by it. I was also very happy with how the relationship was resolved--I was a bit worried that it might end with a sort of cop-out miracle resolution that made everything wonderful and perfect. The progress of the relationship and the conclusion of the story felt appropriate for all of the characters, both the main couple and those around them who had some say in it.

One thing I'm not generally a huge fan of is the addition of external drama, such as spying and kidnapping and whatnot, but that's something I knew would come in this series because of the premise of the Highland Knights, a covert group working domestically for the interests of the crown. The external drama used in this book was a tad trite, but it didn't take up a huge part of the book, and it worked well with the romance plot in a less common way. And, of course, the action and danger and fierceness and and loyalty and all that goes into being a Highland Knight is a huge part of the appeal of the men of this series, and that's a big draw on its own.

Overall, I enjoyed the writing, the characters were delightful (and delightfully straightforward about their feelings), and the emotional story was well done.

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PBE

Very engaging!

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016

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Good book. Plenty of sex. Plot and story line are engaging. Liked the characters quite a bit. Will read more of Jaymore's books -- for sure!

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Love at 1st Read

Addicting Series

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2016

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Highland Heat is the first full length novel in Jennifer Haymore’s Highland Knights series.
Lady Grace Carrington has accompanied her sister to Waterloo to see Major Sir Robert Campbell, Grace’s brother in law. Assisting in the aftermath of battle, Grace stumbles upon an injured soldier and takes him to safety.
Duncan Mackenzie awakens on the battlefield to the vision of an angel. He is drawn to this beautiful, strong woman who is aiding him. As enticing as she is though, he knows he can’t pursue her as he is just a commoner. But Lady Grace feels differently. After all, who can resist a man in uniform? Especially when that uniform includes a kilt and a Scottish brogue!
Along with Major Campbell, Duncan joins the Highland Knights, a group of highland warriors sworn to protect the crown. This brings him to London and in constant contact with Grace.
In spite of the disapproval of Grace's father, society’s views, and the dangers they face, they can’t resist being together.
I had read Highland Awakening, book 2 in the series, and was so drawn in to this series that I had to go to the beginning. What a wonderful story. Duncan is every woman’s dream- rugged, brave, handsome, kind, playful. Grace, though poised, speaks her mind and is willing to go after what she wants. This story has so much passion as do all of Ms. Haymore’s books. I am anxious to read the rest of the Highland Knights series to see what is in store for these intriguing highland warriors.

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Clyde J.

Just another story of forbidden love.

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016

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To me, "Highland Heat" is the typical story of forbidden love between the soldier/commoner, Duncan, and the earl's daughter, Grace. There is really nothing unique to set it apart from other similar stories.

While I genuinely liked Duncan and Grace and their interaction, it wasn't enough to overcome the ordinariness of plot and the overall predictability. There's nothing that would entice me to read the book again, I'm sorry to say.

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016

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A true highlander and an English lady. An attraction that grew from a meeting at the aftermath of Waterloo, when a softhearted Grace met an injured Duncan and helped him get treated.

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