Monica McCarty

El cuarto libro de la serie de La Guardia de los Highlanders.Curiosidad. Atracción. Y lo más peligroso y tentador: la posibilidad de volver a enamorarse.Preciado por su sigilo viperino y sus letales habilidades, Lachlan Vibora MacRuairi es un guerrero al que conviene tener al lado pero en el que no se puede confiar. Una amarga y antigua traicion le robo la capacidad de inmutarse por nada ni por nadie. Ahora solo se profesa lealtad a si mismo.Pero todo cambia cuando se le encomienda una nueva mision: proteger y llevar a la orgullosa y exuberante condesa Bella MacDuff a la coronacion del rey. Pasional y entregada, Bella ha desafiado al rey britanico y a su propio marido para colocar la corona en la cabeza de Bruce y, sin saberlo, retara a Lachlan a librar la mayor de las batallas: amar de nuevo.Los lectores han dicho:Un heroe que no desea serlo, pero que demostrara sus virtudes y el gran corazon que posee, un hombre perseguido por su pasado y por mentiras que han marcado sus pasos, una historia que asombrara (...), con un romance dulce y cautivador que dejara a los lectores deseosos de continuar con esta saga que tantas sorpresas nos promete. Blog Promesas de amor

La pasión puede ser mucho más peligrosa que la venganza.Rory MacLeod es un poderoso jefe escocés que solo guarda lealtad a su clan. Odia profundamente a los MacDonald, aunque un pacto con este clan rival lo ha obligado a un matrimonio con Isabel MacDonald, una esposa que no desea ni tiene intencion de mantener. Pero Rory no habia previsto que esta fascinante mujer pondria a prueba su temple de hierro y desataria la pasion salvaje que hierve bajo su barbara apariencia.Con el don de una belleza sin par, Isabel esta dispuesta a emplear todos los medios a su alcance para descubrir los secretos mas reconditos de su marido. Sin embargo, se sorprende cuando Rory despierta en ella ardientes fantasias. Ahora Isabel ha encontrado la felicidad con la que siempre habia soñado... precisamente con el hombre al que debe traicionar.

Los acecha una historia de amor inconfesable, salvajemente delicada...El cierre de la trilogía de «Los MacLeods».Lachlan MacLean haría todo lo que estuviera en su mano para proteger a su clan... incl

El segundo libro de la trilogía de los CampbellSi arriesgan el corazón, pueden perder todo lo demás...Patrick MacGregor es un hombre que posee el espíritu duro y tenaz de quien pertenece a un clan proscrito. No se detendra ante nada para salvar a su gente de la destruccion, aunque eso conlleve involucrar en un audaz engaño a Elizabeth Campbell, la hija de su peor enemigo.Tras una apariencia timida y laboriosa, en ella pugna por salir a la luz una mujer dispuesta a amar, capaz -cuando un bello y misterioso guerrero la rescata de una emboscada- de invitarlo a quedarse a su lado.La dulzura de la doncella penetra en las frias profundidades del alma desolada de Patrick, y provoca en el sentimientos encontrados, muy superiores a la venganza que planea. Seducida por sus besos y embelesada por el peligro que lo rodea, Elizabeth sucumbe a la promesa que le lanza la mirada de este hombre atormentado y rebosante de misterio.

El primer libro de la trilogía de los CampbellOdiarle o amarle, ¿qué es más peligroso?El implacable Jamie Campbell usaría cualquier medio a su alcance para terminar con el enfrentamiento entre los clanes de Escocia. Pero cuando pide la mano de la hija de un clan rival, la linea entre el deber y el placer se hace mas delgada.Con sus cabellos de ebano y labios de rubi, Caitrina Lamont desafiara, rechazara y excitara a Jamie como ninguna otra mujer. Caitrina no tiene la menor intencion de abandonar el manto protector de su familia por un marido... y mucho menos por un Campbell.Pero la fuerza bruta y sensual de Jamie, y un beso inolvidable, derretiran su resistencia. Ademas, cuando el idilico mundo de Caitrina se desmorone, su unica esperanza recaera en Jaime Campbell, el enemigo a quien ella hace responsable de su ruina. ¿Podra su tenue tregua, nacida en el oscuro terciopelo de noches apasionadas, forjar un amor tan fuerte como la espada que gobierna Escocia?

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER MEWorking for Last Chance Rescue, Cole Mathison has been to hell and back. But being responsible for the death of an innocent man is a hell like no other. Longing for redemption, Cole finds himself embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of Keeley Fairchilds young children. Rescuing the children is his missionbut falling in love with the widow of the man he inadvertently killed was never in the plans. When Keeleys life is threatened, Coles demons must take a backseat to the most important mission of his life. He might never know the heaven of Keeleys arms, but hell never survive the hell of failing to save her.

La pasión puede ser mucho más peligrosa que la venganza...

Lachlan MacLean se ha encontrado con bastante más de lo que esperaba. Este jefe de clan bregado en mil batallas acaba de secuestrar a la bella heredera de un clan enemigo y tiene intención de cortejarla y pedirla en matrimonio. Pero a este brusco hombreton no se le dan muy bien las artes de la seduccion, y mucho menos con esta mujer exasperante y terca. Sin embargo, cuando una maldicion pone en peligro la vida de Flora, Lachlan se da cuenta de que su estratagema quiza acabe arrojando reditos amorosos.

Meg Mackinnon sabe que debe encontrar un marido fiel que pueda afianzar el poder de su hermano, el futuro jefe del clan. Cuando Meg deja la corte para empezar la búsqueda de un pretendiente, cae víctima de la emboscada de unos forajidos. El tipo misterioso que sale en su rescate no cumple ninguno de los requisitos que ella tenia en mente, pero si despierta en Meg una pasion innegable. Es Alex MacLeod, que se define a si mismo como un mercenario, un hombre que no debe lealtad a nadie. Pero pronto Meg empieza a sospechar que Alex no es lo que parece, y debera aprender a confiar en su corazon si no quiere arriesgarse a perder para siempre al hombre desu vida. Picante, rapida y fascinante# una lectura que deja sin aliento. Julia London

Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands and Western Isles, Robert the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to help him in his quest to free Scotland from English rule. They are the best of the best, chosen for their superior skills in each discipline of warfare. And to lead his secret Highland Guard, Bruce chooses the greatest warrior of all. The ultimate Highland warlord and a swordsman without equal, Tor MacLeod has no intention of being drawn into Scotland's war against the English. Dedicated to his clan, the fiercely independent chief answers to no one—especially not to his alluring new bride, bartered to him in a bid to secure his command of the deadliest fighting force the world has ever seen. The treacherous chit who made her way to Tor's bed may have won his hand, but she will never claim his heart. Although her husband's reputation is as fierce as his manner, Christina Fraser believes that something softer hides beneath his brutal shell. But the only warmth she feels is in their bed, in glorious moments of white-hot desire that disappear with the dawn. When Christina's reckless bid to win her husband's love goes awry and thrusts them into danger on the eve of war, Tor will face his ultimate battle: to save his wife and to open his heart—before it's too late.

Framed for a crime he did not commit, Duncan Campbell, the illegitimate son of a chieftain, has returned to the Highlands determined to clear his name after ten years in exile. He is drawn to the unforgettable sensual beauty of Jeannie Gordon, the headstrong girl who once pledged him her love, gave him her innocence, and then betrayed him. Now, in the glow of the moonlight, she defiantly shows Duncan the bad end of a pistol.Jeannie is stunned to discover that the broad-chested brigand she just shot is the rogue who broke her heart years ago. No longer a starry-eyed girl but a woman with dangerous secrets, Jeannie cannot forgive Duncans shattering mistrust of hernor can she sign his death warrant by turning him in. Soon passion flares hotter and bolder than before, sealing a fate the onetime lovers can no longer deny. Caught up in a deadly game of murder and intrigue, Jeannie is willing to risk everything for a man and a love she vows never to lose again.

The ruthless enforcer of Scotlands most powerful clan, Jamie Campbell will use any means necessary to vanquish lawlessness and unrest among the feuding Highland clans. Seduction is a game as easily played as subterfuge, but when Jamie poses a as suitor to a rival clans daughter in order to expose treason, the line between duty and pleasure is suddenly blurred. Ebony-haired, ruby-lipped Caitrina Lamont defies him, denies him, and arouses him like no other woman.Caitrina has no intention of forsaking her beloved father and doting brothers for a husbandespecially a hated Campbell. But Jamies raw, sensual strength and searing kiss melt her resistance. When her idyllic world is shattered, Caitrinas only hope to save her clan lies in the arms of Jamie Campbell, the enemy she holds accountable for its ruin. Can their tenuous truce, born in the velvet darkness of passionate nights, forge a love as strong as the sword that rules the Highlands?

The war for Scotlands sovereignty rages onas Robert the Bruce is crowned king and the Highland Guard, his elite fighting force of legendary warriors, battle for land . . . and love. Prized for his snakelike stealth and deadly strikes, Lachlan Viper MacRuairi is a warrior to enlist but not to trust. His only loyalty is to his purse, his indifference sealed by bitter betrayal. All that changes when Lachlan is tasked to protect and deliver Bella MacDuff to the kings coronationand the proud, lushly sensual countess unwittingly challenges him to his greatest battle yet: to love again.Passionate and devoted, Bella has defied Britains king and her own husband to place the crown on Bruces head, and for this she pays a terrible price: Losing her daughter and her freedom to her husbands vengeance. Imprisoned with barbaric cruelty, she vows to reclaim her child, even if it means selling her souland her bodyto a dark, lethal warrior whose eyes glint like steel, but who makes her skin tingle and her breath race. Together they embark on a rogue mission with sinister twists and turns that threatens not only Bellas gamble to save her daughterbut also her heart.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERAs 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 Cates identity is revealed?Praise for Monica McCarty and The Arrow [Monica] McCartys gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertainingoften unexpectedscenarios. Readers cant 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. Dont 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 youve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWSThe war for Scotlands freedom continues as King Robert the Bruce battles on. At his command is an elite army of trained warriors, soldiers dedicated to their king, their countryand to the remarkable women they love. Prized for his unbeatable tracking skills, Ewen Hunter Lamont accepts a dangerous assignment: locate a missing undercover courier. But this is no ordinary target. Ewen has met his prey before as Sister Genna, a fiery, forbidden woman forever etched in his memory after one stolen, sinful kiss. Now that he knows her real identity, hes more determined than ever to keep her safe. But without the protection of the veil between them, fighting the allure of the beautiful lass may be the toughest battle this extraordinary warrior has ever faced. After her ill-fated attempt three years ago to rescue her twin sister, Janet of Mar has found salvation acting as a royal messengeruntil she surrenders to a darkly handsome warrior whose rough, sensual kisses stir feelings the woman in her cant deny. But when betrayal leads to danger, and a crucial communique is put in jeopardy, Janet has no choice but to put her faith in the hunter who can find anythingperhaps even her heart.Praise for The Hunter [Monica] McCarty breathes life into her memorable characters as they face dangerous adventures. The fresh plots, infused with romance and passion, are also brimming with history and drama. Shes outdone herself with this fiery story of a forbidden love. What a fantastic addition to the series!RT Book Reviews McCarty creates an enjoyable romance with torrid chemistry, appealing characters, and believable historical situations.Publishers Weekly The Hunter is another strong addition to an excellent ongoing series about the lives and loves of the Highland Guards. . . . The research of the time period is very well done, and with an earnestly believable personal story woven in seamlessly. This is another highly enjoyable action-filled read for fans of the series, but can easily be read standalone.Fresh Fiction McCarty is keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance. . . . If youve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do. The Hunter is a must read for all historical romance readers.Night Owl Reviews The adventures of the Highland Guard never disappoint in providing excitement and political intrigue in this series. The historical aspects of the era are finely woven into the wonderful storytelling. . . . But, the romance is the real jewel this time and made The Hunter a truly exceptional story.The Book Nympho Praise for Monica McCarty Monica McCarty is a master of blending fact and fiction.Romance Junkies

Chosen to help Robert the Bruce in his quest to free Scotland from English rule and claim his crown, the legendary team of warriors known as the Highland Guard battles on. Embedded deep behind enemy lines, Arthur Ranger Campbell is prized for his razor-sharp senses and his ability to blend into the shadows. But when Arthur infiltrates the clan of the chieftain who murdered his father, his heart is locked on revenge. Inside he faces unexpected resistance from the sweetest of obstaclesa honey-haired siren who is his enemys daughter.Intrigued by this ruggedly handsome newcomer to her fathers forces, the vivacious, enchanting Anna MacDougall is a woman whose skill at uncovering deception rivals Arthurs own. Though yearning for a quiet life with a good man to love, Anna is drawn to this mysterious knight whose eyes devour her but whose words push her away. As danger, treachery, and the threat of looming war draw them closer into each others arms, a warrior made of steel must make a choice from the heart: love or revenge.

Robert the Bruce consolidates lands and loyalty in a bold war for Scotlands independence, as his elite team of warriors, the Highland Guard, fight for king, country . . . and love. Magnus MacKay is the ultimate Highlander: tough, proud, able to master any terrain and to best his enemies. Called the Saint for his refusal to discuss women, as well as for his cool and steady leadership, Magnus hides a painful truth. It isnt virtue or piety that keeps him silent, but a wound of love and loss that cuts so deep he cannot bear to speak of it. But when the woman who refused him is betrothed to his friend and fellow Guardsman, Magnus is tested by loves battle cry. A wild and innocent beauty, Helen chose family duty over her desire for Magnus. Now the anger in his eyes mirrors the tormented regret in her heart. But as deadly subterfuge stalks the King and his Guard, Helen vows to right her youthful mistakes with a womans determined spirit. Still, Magnus harbors secrets and an iron will not to weaken to temptationor heartacheagain. But as danger looms, its the kiss not of a saint, but of a sinner, that can save them.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME Working for Last Chance Rescue, Cole Mathison has been to hell and back. But being responsible for the death of an innocent man is a hell like no other. Longing for redemption, Cole finds himself embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of Keeley Fairchilds young children. Rescuing the children is his missionbut falling in love with the widow of the man he inadvertently killed was never in the plans. When Keeleys life is threatened, Coles demons must take a backseat to the most important mission of his life. He might never know the heaven of Keeleys arms, but hell never survive the hell of failing to save her.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER After consolidating his gains against the enemy English, King Robert the Bruce of Scotland sends his best soldiers to fortify the lawless borders. These legendary warriors of the Highland Guard let nothing come before king and countryexcept the calling of their heart. Of all Bruces elite warriors, Robert Raider Boyd is the most formidable. A true patriot whose bare hands are a deadly weapon, Robbie is the fierce enforcer of the Guard, and his hatred of the English has been honed to a razor-sharp edge. But vengeance proves bittersweet when his enemys beautiful sister falls into his hands and he finds himself fighting temptationa battle he badly wants to lose. Lady Rosalin Clifford barely recognizes the rebel prisoner she saved from execution six years ago. Though her girlish ideals for fairness have matured into a passion for justice, Rosalin believes she betrayed her brother when she helped this dangerous man escape. Now her traitorous act has come back to haunt her. But she cant deny the longing this tormented warrior ignites in her, or deny the passion that turns sworn enemies into lovers. Is the gentle love of a true English Rose enough to free Scotlands most brutal warrior from a path of vengeancebefore its too late?Praise for The Raider McCartys latest Highland Guard novel is a deeply moving and delightful read . . . once again proving that McCarty is a master storyteller.RT Book ReviewsMonica 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 A powerful tale of love, woe, hardship and the power of true love . . . If you enjoy Scottish warriors, Medieval Scotland, romance, and passion, then you will enjoy The Raider. . . . A must-read!My Book Addiction Reviews If you are a fan of historical romance, or any romance for that matter, you will want to not only read The Raider, but the entire Highland Guard series. It is just that good!Coffee and Characters A stimulating romance with a rich historical setting, a conflict to put you on your toes, and a love story to pull at the heart strings . . . well done!Addicted to Romance

Die Highlands ungezahmt und voller Leidenschaft!Einst als Verrater beschuldigt und aus den Highlands vertrieben, kehrt der verbittert auf Rache sinnende Duncan Campbell zehn Jahre spater zuruck, um seinen Namen reinzuwaschen. Nur die Frau, die er einst liebte und verlor, kann ihm dabei zur Seite stehen. Jeannie Grant traut ihren Augen nicht, als Duncan plotzlich vor ihr steht und ihre Hilfe erzwingen will. Vertraute Lust flammt zwischen ihnen auf, doch Jeannie hutet Geheimnisse, die ihrer beider Zukunft gefahrden konnten