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The Arrow
The Arrow: A Highland Guard Novel | Monica McCarty
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER As King Robert the Bruce of Scotland plots to retake his English-occupied castles, he needs the stealth and skill of his elite soldiers, the Highland Guard. Fearless and indomitable, no men are more loyal to their king, or more cherished by the women they love. The talents of legendary marksman Gregor “Arrow” MacGregor are crucial now, as Bruce moves to reclaim his Scottish holdings. Gregor is considered the most handsome man in Scotland, and his fame as an archer is rivaled only by his reputation with the lasses as a heartbreaker. But when his infamous face is exposed during a covert mission, Gregor is forced to lie low. He returns home only to find a new battle waiting: a daring game of seduction involving his now very grown-up and very desirable ward, Cate of Lochmaben. A born fighter, Cate was clinging to life when Gregor rescued her after a vicious English raid on her village left her mother dead. But five years later, the once scrappy orphan Gregor took under his protection has become a woman. Brave, strong, and skilled in warfare, Cate is determined to lay claim to the warrior who refuses to be trapped. The heat in his eyes tells her she has his attention . . . and his desire. But will Gregor allow his heart to surrender before danger finds them, and the truth of Cate’s identity is revealed? Praise for Monica McCarty and The Arrow “[Monica] McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios. Readers can’t go wrong with her latest.”—The Washington Post “The Highland Guard come to life as McCarty fills her tales with historical accuracy and moving romance. The ninth in the series is well paced, emotional and powerfully told. Don’t miss it!”—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) “One of the best Highlander historical series out there.”—The Reading Cafe “Heart-wrenching . . . The Arrow made a lasting impression on me.”—Under the Covers “A mixture of passion, history, and great wit to create a tale to captivate your senses! To die for!”—Addicted to Romance “There is danger, laughter, and sweet love and secrets revealed. All the characteristics of a wonderful read.”—Tea and Book “Monica McCarty is an absolutely superior author! Her Highland Guard series has to be one of the absolute best Highland series out there! Fun, fast paced, fact driven and totally fantastic!”—Bodice Rippers, on The Raider “McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance . . . keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter From the Paperback edition.
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annahenke
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Been a while since I‘ve read a good Scottish medieval times romance. Total change of pace! This had all the good - from warring Scots to lady of the manor to the guardian ward trope - it‘s a good one with unexpected twists! Worth checking out! #romance #romancelandia #fatedmates

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CarlyQuinn
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A standard romance novel. I enjoyed the strength of mind of the female lead.

Wife Welcome!🌹 6y
tournevis Hi! 👋👋👋 6y
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kammartinez
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I definitely had fun with this book! I'm a sucker for the ward/guardian trope but at the same time I'm sensitive to the way it's executed. I'm glad to say that, in this book, it was executed quite well, no cringe-worthy moments at all. I'm also really happy with the heroine: I love a good kickass tomboy-type, and she fits right into that bill. There's three more books + one novella to go in this series, and hopefully they're as good as this one.

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kammartinez
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Welp, it's back to the Highlands for me again. I've been kind of looking forward to this book in the series because of the hero is supposedly the handsomest one of all the Guards (and the handsomest man in Scotland), and the heroine is supposedly his ward. I've been a sucker for the guardian/ward trope since I read Georgette Heyer's book Frederica, so here's hoping this lives up to my expectations :).

EloisaJames Plus she's a great writer! Is that one new? 7y
kammartinez @EloisaJames Nope. Goodreads tells me that this was published in 2014, and is #9 in the series. The latest is titled The Ghost, and is #12 in the series. That means I've got three more books (plus one novella) before I wrap this whole series up XD. 7y
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