The Arrow
A Highland Guard Novel
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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
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Excellent
I love it.
Take 2 of way too much romance, not enough history
The second book in a row with (IMO) far too much of the book spent on people making goo-goo eyes & having sex, and not nearly enough of the plot woven into the history of the times.
The descriptions of the former get pretty repetitive after a while, while the latter juices the plot up in a equally enjoyable, albeit quite different way.
The female protagonist was quite appealing, but even that wasn’t enough, given how long the romance part of the book went on (and on) before getting to the meat of the historical part (that was far too short in comparison to earlier books in the series). I realize this series is of the historical ROMANCE genre & not simply a work of historical fiction ... But, in earlier books in the series, the author seemed to keep me equally engaged by both the romance and historical aspects of the stories. Upon reflection, it maybe the constant regurgitation of the same phrases repeated over & over, is at tge root of my disinterest, more than simply the quantity of pages devoted to romance. But regardless, I felt I had to share my opinion after considering the surprising number of pages in the romance portions of these last two books where I found myself simply flipping past what were clearly supposed to be “hot“ sex scenes, but which I found myself so disinterested in that I kept flipping pages until getting past these sections -- portions of the stories which, in earlier books in the series, had no trouble at all keeping my attention. It’s reached the point that, should I find myself doing the same too far into the next book, it is very likely I’ll not bother to finish that book (let alone bother to finish the remainder series) -- which makes me rather sad to contemplate, considering my earlier, whole-hearted enthusiam for the series.
Magnificent book from an equally great series!!!
The English destroyed her village, raped and killed her mother and then threw her down a well to starve to death. Gregor "Arrow" MacGregor found her, pulled her out of the well and since she had no more family, he sent her to live with his mother. Caitrina was 15 years old then. She is no longer 15 but 20 years old now and she's ready for Gregor to finally notice her as a woman and not a child.
Monica McCarty writes a magnificent Highlander! The Highland Guard is a brilliant series! When the Phantom's are good, they are REALLY good but when they are bad, sometimes their transgressions are unforgivable. Let me just say that Gregor "Arrow" MacGregor deserved everything he suffered and more for what he put her through. The name of this book might be The Arrow but it is Caitrina that shines through. Everything she does she leads with her heart. Though she is trained to protect herself physically, it is her heart that needs protecting. Wonderful character! I can't wait to read more of this amazing series.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.