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Her Highland Rogue [MultiFormat]
eBook by Leanne Burroughs
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eBook Category: Historical Fiction/Romance RIO Award of Excellence Winner, Laurie Award Winner, National Reader's Choice Award Winner
eBook Description:  In 1304, amidst Scotland's continuing war for independence? two wounded souls are forced on a journey neither wants, resulting in tragedy and disaster. Battle-hardened, untrusting and son of a Scottish Chieftain? Duncan MacThomas wants only to see his country free from English rule. Honor-bound to ensure his clan's financial future, Duncan reluctantly travels to England to wed a woman he doesn't want. Wealthy and pampered? Catherine Gillingham anticipates a marriage to a Duke's son and is dismayed when her king decrees she must wed a Scotsman, the sort of man all of London despises. Can these two opposites find love amidst war and lower their barriers to find the peace they seek within their countries and themselves?
eBook Publisher: Highland Press/Thistle, Published: 2007, 2007
Fictionwise Release Date: February 2009
6 Reader Ratings:
Available eBook Formats [MultiFormat - What's this?]: eReader (PDB) [335 KB]
, ePub (EPUB) [319 KB]
, Rocket/REB1100 (RB) [281 KB]
, Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [1.3 MB]
, Palm Doc (PDB) [310 KB]
, Microsoft Reader (LIT) [317 KB]
, Franklin eBookMan (FUB) [309 KB]
, hiebook (KML) [747 KB]
, Sony Reader (LRF) [443 KB]
, iSilo (PDB) [260 KB]
, Mobipocket (PRC) [324 KB]
, Kindle Compatible (MOBI) [396 KB]
, OEBFF Format (IMP) [455 KB]
Words: 93970
Reading time: 268-375 min.
Microsoft Reader (LIT) Format: Printing DISABLED, Read-Aloud ENABLED
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Format: Printing DISABLED, Read-Aloud ENABLED
All Other formats: Printing DISABLED, Read-aloud DISABLED
ISBN: 9780974624921
 
This is a highly emotional book set at the time of Robert the Bruce. The well-drawn characters are too proud to bend to their emotions, putting their relationship constantly at risk, notwithstanding the outside threat. The author is to be applauded for her choice of setting and strength of character studies."--Deborah Elliott,Affaire de Coeur
"All this reviewer can say is Wow!! Ms. Burroughs weaves a wonderful tale set in a time when Scotland was fighting for its freedom from England and England's swift retaliation. In the midst of this, a love between a gruff highlander and a shy English rose blooms and Ms. Burroughs tells the love and passion with a simplicity that will take the reader's breath away! This is a story that will touch the reader's heart. The historical details will keep the reader enthralled as they enjoy the fight Duncan and Catherine have against past to enjoy their future. By creating such strong characters, Ms. Burroughs has the reader in the palm of her hand from beginning to end."--Dawn Roberto,Love Romances "Ms. Burroughs is a gifted author with a knack for describing events in such a way that they are easily visible to the reader. Her Highland Rogue is a wonderful book that I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Scottish historical romance."--Susan White,CoffeeTime Romance "Readers will sigh, sob and squeal with delight whenever these characters are on the page! Every woman will want Her Highland Rogue!"--Joyce Handzo,In the Library Reviews This book definitely falls into the category of a sweeping historical romance with two very enjoyable leads and a whole host of supporting characters. The twists and turns as these two find their way is full of intrigue and the reader will be fully drawn into their story. For those who love romances set in Scotland, pick up Her Highland Rogue as well as Highland Wishes, you won't regret it!"--Susan T., Fallen Angels Reviews "Burroughs has a true love of Scotland. She writes with amazing detail of the period and country. Only, it's through these two amazing characters she brings to life where she really hits her stride. Catherine is a gentle soul, yet there is such strength and determination in her. She is a heart-stealer. Duncan is pure Alpha male--arrogant, handsome, sexy, but a fully realized man with scars from the past. Duncan will leave the readers wanting their own Highland Rogue!"--Deborah MacGillivray, The Best Reviews "In one of my favourite periods in history Leanne Burroughs takes me back with her emotionally charged novel about two characters that are deeply scarred by the trauma that has occurred in their lives. With rich history during this period to draw from, William Wallace, the overtaking of Stirling and the crowning of Robert The Bruce. Leanne Burroughs weaves a powerful story of love and redemption. Her Highland Rogue is a captivating and spine tingling read, filled with angst and inner torment. It's a wonderful love story and one that any medieval reader will love and cherish for years to come."--Laurel,The Mystic Castle "fell a little in love with Duncan in "Highland Wishes" and was thrilled that this guy was going to get his own story! As with her past effort Ms. Burroughs has delivered yet again with this wonderfully romantic story about two souls that want to love but just can't trust the emotion."--Kristi Ahlers,Romance Designs
Duncan's impulse was to go after her, pull her into his arms and tell her he was sorry. Pride stopped him. She was leaving him.
He heard shouts. Going to the door, he opened it to assess the commotion.
Catherine rode out the gate. Bloody hell, his stubborn wife rode out unaccompanied. Racing like the Bansidhe howled at her back.
He'd driven her away with his heartless words. Why hadn't he just demanded she not leave?
He couldn't let her depart. Not like this--not ever.
Knowing he needed her more than life itself, Duncan raced outside to mount his steed. His response anticipated, a horse was already being saddled.
He raced after her, pushing his horse to full gallop. "Please, God, let her not injure herself," he cried aloud.
He finally saw her, pushed to overtake her, knowing the fool woman wouldn't stop. Drawing abreast, he shouted to her.
She barely spared him a glance, concentrated on riding.
She was going too fast.
Duncan feared the horse would stumble. She might lose her grip on the reins or saddle. Bracing his knees to maintain his balance, he reached over to grab her reins. She jerked them away. Not wanting to startle the horse, Duncan took only the space of a heartbeat to make a decision. Bending to loop his arm around her waist, he pulled hard, jerking her from her horse.
Catherine shrieked.
Trying to situate her on the horse with his left arm, he yanked on the reins with his right. She flailed, trying to escape him.
"Let me go," she shouted.
He brought the horse to a stop, dismounted, bringing her with him.
She pummeled her hands against his chest. He didn't stop her. He'd hurt her, deserved it.
Her knee buckled and she dropped to the ground, sobbing. "How dare you ... how could you ... how...?"
"Shhh, my heart, I am sorry. I did not mean--"
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