The Knight

Highland Guard Series, Book 7.5

By: Monica McCarty

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

A novella set in the world of New York Times best-selling author Monica McCarty's Highland Guard series.

The year is 1311, and the battle for Scotland's independence rages on.... Stripped of his lands by the English king who killed his father, James Douglas will do whatever it takes to see his clan's honor and fortune restored. The ambitious young knight, whose dark visage, powerful stature, and ferocity in battle has earned him the epithet "the Black," knows he must use fear, force, and intimidation to defeat the English, put Robert the Bruce on Scotland's throne, and restore the honor of the Douglas name. Nothing and no one will get in his way. Not even the lass who captured his heart in childhood and still holds it in her delicate hands.

Joanna Dicson has loved James Douglas for as long as she can remember. That she is "only" the daughter of the marshal of Douglas Castle has never concerned her. Yet even as James's ruthless reputation grows, and despite the warnings of others to guard her heart - and her virtue - against him, Joanna never dreams he will turn on her. He loves her and would never hurt her. But when James returns to Douglas to force the English garrison from his castle, Joanna learns that their love is nothing against his ambition. His marriage - like everything else - will be a means of bettering his clan. Heartbroken and humiliated, Joanna is left alone with a secret that may destroy them both.

Contains mature themes.

©2013 Monica McCarty (P)2018 Tantor

Worth re-reading again and again.

Loved it. Read it again and again. Need more like this. Wish all in the series were like this.

Bangin Hot!

There is a lot in this short book, jammed pack with deep feelings and emotions and the desire for power and revenge. At one point I wished this book wasn't so short, but it did not disappoint at all.

A Must Read

Throughly enjoyed the narrator. This was a great read and finally a FMC with some spine. Enjoyed seeing the MMC grovel.

Monica McCarty’s “the Guard” of Robert the Bruce

I’ve read all of Monica McCarty’s Highland Guard series at least once. Being Scottish I know my history of this time period fairly well and McCarty does a monument job of passing on the trials of this time. Although her books are fiction, there are many facts which occurred. Praises to Monica McCarty!

Sue

Very sweet

I loved this one. I’ve been caught up in books where people are all caught up in virtue or “not hearing words of love” but this was 2 people who really loved each other and an idiot who realized he made a huge mistake.