THE LEGEND OF THE HIGHLAND GUARD CONTINUES. . . .
Handpicked by Robert the Bruce to help him in his quest to free Scotland from Engli... read full description
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Sep 06, 2010
Laura the Highland Hussy
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Okay, for all you who know me, we all know I'm a huge Monica McCarty fan- this book is no exception. I just love Erik MacSorley. He is half-Viking/half-Highlander and super hot! Erik is one of Robert Bruce's new elite Highland Guard. We met him in The Chief, and I loved him then-he's always got a joke and a ready come-back, but something about him makes me think it's a front.
This is a small quote about Erik that shows his devil-may-care attitude. He's playing a deadly game of chicken wi More...
This is a small quote about Erik that shows his devil-may-care attitude. He's playing a deadly game of chicken wi More...
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Dec 02, 2011
Jocelin
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This book was such a pleasure to read. First, I would like to say "thank you" to Monica McCarty for writing such a well-thought out story. It had everything in it; there was romance, action, a gripping story, strong characters. I was really sad when I was finished reading the book. I LOVED Eric "Hawk" MacSorley. He was a brash, charming, flirtatious rogue of a warrior. He was such a likeable character. He was a breath of fresh air compared to his captain "The Chief"
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Jul 25, 2011
Melody
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3.5 stars
Second book from the Highland Guard series. This was okay for me. Good but not great. Character-wise I liked it a lot better then the first book but as for plot..kind of meh. My fav so far from this series is third book that follows this.
As much as I admire McCarty's skill of backing up her stories with a lot of historical facts and information I'm starting to wish she would not pack it in so much, especially in one book. It's getting into 'overkill' territory More...
Second book from the Highland Guard series. This was okay for me. Good but not great. Character-wise I liked it a lot better then the first book but as for plot..kind of meh. My fav so far from this series is third book that follows this.
As much as I admire McCarty's skill of backing up her stories with a lot of historical facts and information I'm starting to wish she would not pack it in so much, especially in one book. It's getting into 'overkill' territory More...
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Jan 27, 2011
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หากจะใช้คำว่าผิดหวัง กับหนังสือเรื่อง The Chief ซึ่งเป็นเล่มแรกในหนังสือชุดนี้ก็คงจะน้อยเกินไปค่ะ เพราะมันน่าผิดหวังมากเสียจนแม็กซ์ขยาดไม่กล้าหยิบเล่มสอง (The Hawk) มาอ่านเลยล่ะ
แต่แล้วหลังจากทำตัวเป็นคนดี จัดหนังสือเข้าชั้นในช่วงวันปีใหม่ จู่ ๆ แม็กซ์ก็รู้สึกอยากอ่านเรื่อง The Ranger ซึ่งเป็นเล่มสามในชุดอย่างมาก ความอยากอ่านมีมากพอที่จะทำให้เราตัดสินใจหยิบเอาเล่มสองมาอ่านก่อน ตามประสาคนที่ (พยายาม) อ่านหนังสือเรียงกันตามลำดับในชุด
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แต่แล้วหลังจากทำตัวเป็นคนดี จัดหนังสือเข้าชั้นในช่วงวันปีใหม่ จู่ ๆ แม็กซ์ก็รู้สึกอยากอ่านเรื่อง The Ranger ซึ่งเป็นเล่มสามในชุดอย่างมาก ความอยากอ่านมีมากพอที่จะทำให้เราตัดสินใจหยิบเอาเล่มสองมาอ่านก่อน ตามประสาคนที่ (พยายาม) อ่านหนังสือเรียงกันตามลำดับในชุด
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Jan 13, 2011
Tyra
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I love The Highland Guard novels because they are thrilling, and the characters have bigger than life persona's. Hawk totally fits that description, he is agressive, daring, reckless, handsome, and charming. He practically leaps off the page. He is a born leader and his actions matched his descriptions.
Ellie is described as a plain woman but I think the fact that she didn't immediately throw herself at Hawk was what first drew his attention to her. I think it was her personality and More...
Ellie is described as a plain woman but I think the fact that she didn't immediately throw herself at Hawk was what first drew his attention to her. I think it was her personality and More...
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Oct 25, 2010
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Oct 13, 2010
Jill
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I can't help it. This book was wickedly good. Not only was the heroine abducted by her soon to be love but he's a complete rogue that would steal any woman's heart, only problem is after meeting Ellie, Hawk only wants her.
McCarty really knows how to suck you into the intrigue and the romance. She definitely heats up the pages with her writing.
Hawk is the fun-loving Highlander of the bunch and we really get to see that even if we are also watching him try and figure out wh More...
McCarty really knows how to suck you into the intrigue and the romance. She definitely heats up the pages with her writing.
Hawk is the fun-loving Highlander of the bunch and we really get to see that even if we are also watching him try and figure out wh More...
Sep 05, 2010
Angela
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I really loved the first book so I was disappointed that I didn't have the same feelings about this one. First, we start off with a prologue in Robert Bruce's POV, all to establish the history of the legend of how he saw a spider that didn't give up and it motivated him to keep fighting for his crown. The prologue was slow enough, and felt somewhat unrelevant, that I almost gave up on the book during it.
Then, throughout the book, from beginning to end, the author repeatedly told us th More...
Then, throughout the book, from beginning to end, the author repeatedly told us th More...
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Nov 19, 2011
Gladys (glad4twilight)
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I am very surprised that something about this book was very appealing to me. The history and writing, the secret highland guard and especially the irresistable Hawk. I cant resist a blond seafarer and his wild rides on the ocean.
Hawk was the best part of this book and the story of him being this wild guy that all the women love and chase as he acts like he's God's gift to women. Meanwhile the woman that gets his heart is this small waif looking girl that is not gorgeous with a curv More...
Hawk was the best part of this book and the story of him being this wild guy that all the women love and chase as he acts like he's God's gift to women. Meanwhile the woman that gets his heart is this small waif looking girl that is not gorgeous with a curv More...
Sep 12, 2011
Bobbi Jo
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I love this book. It takes me a couple of days to realize how much I really like a book.
If I can't stop thinking about it, even while I'm reading another good book, then I know it's had an effect on me. If I find myself daydreaming about it at work, while I'm driving, or when someone is trying to talk to me (literally), then I know I'm hooked. If I wish I could read another book just like it, knowing that this kind of book comes around once in a long while, so I decide I should just More...
If I can't stop thinking about it, even while I'm reading another good book, then I know it's had an effect on me. If I find myself daydreaming about it at work, while I'm driving, or when someone is trying to talk to me (literally), then I know I'm hooked. If I wish I could read another book just like it, knowing that this kind of book comes around once in a long while, so I decide I should just More...
Jan 26, 2011
Leslie
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This was a sweet romance of mistaken identity, dangerous situations and courageous men and women. If you read my review of the first book in this series, The Chief, then you know how much I enjoyed it and was looking forward to reading more in this series. After reading The Hawk I can't wait to read The Ranger, book 3.
This time our hero is a ladies man. Oh, my is he ever! Erik MacSorley or Hawk as he's know to his fellow Guards, is the youngest child with 5 older sisters. He loves wo More...
This time our hero is a ladies man. Oh, my is he ever! Erik MacSorley or Hawk as he's know to his fellow Guards, is the youngest child with 5 older sisters. He loves wo More...
Oct 02, 2011
Kat ~ Forever Book Lover ♥
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Second book in the Highland Guard, in this one we meet Hawk, aka Erik MacSorley. He is the seafarer. He pulls Ellie out of the water, from the moment they met the your knew their romance was going to be rocky.
Great chemistry between the two of them. Not to spoil it but there was love and heartbreak... but rest assure, love prevailed..
Cons: Although I love the series, I am disappointed that there is not any Scottish accent in the writing. Just another peeve, is there w More...
Great chemistry between the two of them. Not to spoil it but there was love and heartbreak... but rest assure, love prevailed..
Cons: Although I love the series, I am disappointed that there is not any Scottish accent in the writing. Just another peeve, is there w More...
Apr 08, 2011
Michelle
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I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book, mainly because the first one didn't "wow" me. I read some reviews of The Hawk online and it didn't seem to bowl people over. I really, really liked it, though! Erik was a great hero - strong, loyal, sexy, fun, a man who hid his depth behind an affable facade. Ellie was so perfect for him. She was plain and practical and smart and gave as good as she got. I thought the action parts with Bruce's Highland Guard was done very well and I loved th
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May 05, 2011
Stevie
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The series is very entertaining and fast paced. I enjoyed this one more so than the first just because it gave the heroine a bit more spine and intelligence than the previous story. Hawk was enjoyable for a lead due to his playful, boyish facade, and of course his inner struggle had a few humorous lines here and there. Great read - no. Fun read - yes. Classic boy meets girl under bad circumstances with conflict that melts into attraction and desire and rolls into a relationship and struggles fro
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May 17, 2011
Highland-dreamer
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I loved this book- I thought it was very well-written; I was never bored during any part of the novel. The historical details brought the book to life, and I enjoyed reading them. The concept of this series is great, too! Who wouldn't want to read about a bunch of highlanders, who also happen to be part of a super-secret special forces team? This was the first book I read in the series, (though it is book 2), and I didn't feel cheated or like I missed out on a previous story- it was very good
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Sep 02, 2010
Kathleen
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I had time to finish this book before work after all. I LOVED this book! The hero Hawk was just to irresistible not to love. The heroine was smart, brave and had lots of courage. The story was really good with lots of action. I loved reading how the H&H fell in love as the story moved a long. The love scenes were really good and I could feel the love between them even when they would not admit it to themselves.
The next book in this series The Ranger is also a must read for me. Monica More...
The next book in this series The Ranger is also a must read for me. Monica More...
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Nov 06, 2011
Patricia
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First timer reading Monica McCarty's book and started with The Hawk. It was enjoyable, a bit draggy in parts but a great read none the less. I'm starting book two in the series so that should say something. What impressed me was how close the dates of events with Scottish history were accurate. I'm a huge Scottish/English history fan. I don't usually go into any details about the story not giving away any parts but after reading many many historical novels over the years, Monica is now an a
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Nov 18, 2011
Lynsey
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The main set up for the book is based around the genuine documented existence of an elite Highland guard tasked to protect Robert Bruce during his quest to free Scotland from English rule. Bruce wants the throne back from Edward I (the hammer of Scotland) and has sought out the best of the best of the best that Scotland has to offer to act as his muscle, protection, spies and anything else he might need them for.
This sounds promising doesn't it? However, it all felt very much like mere More...
This sounds promising doesn't it? However, it all felt very much like mere More...
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Jan 10, 2011
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Sep 21, 2010
TJ
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Dont'cha just hate it when the first book in a series is amazing, then the second one falls flat? This one doesn't exactly fall flat, but it's a far cry from the wonderful story in "The Chief". The writing is not nearly as good and the story falls short.
Problem #1: How many times must we hear about how incredibly, perfectly, handsome, ripped, sexy etc. Eric is? Well, it seems at least once on every page! Not just a mention either, it takes at least 3-4 observations, som More...
Problem #1: How many times must we hear about how incredibly, perfectly, handsome, ripped, sexy etc. Eric is? Well, it seems at least once on every page! Not just a mention either, it takes at least 3-4 observations, som More...
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Oct 24, 2010
Sherri *SheLuvs2Read*
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Dear Monica, were you on crack when you wrote this?
Seriously. Some of the situations this couple found themselves in - I rolled my eyes more with this story than in the last ten silly reads put together. I was hanging right with you until "the boat scene". I actually threw my copy at the wall. A first! A real wallbanger!
How many times must we know that Erik is known as Hawk? Or that he's working for The Bruce? Or who "The Chief" is? You More...
Seriously. Some of the situations this couple found themselves in - I rolled my eyes more with this story than in the last ten silly reads put together. I was hanging right with you until "the boat scene". I actually threw my copy at the wall. A first! A real wallbanger!
How many times must we know that Erik is known as Hawk? Or that he's working for The Bruce? Or who "The Chief" is? You More...
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Feb 18, 2012
Mindy
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Loved it! Erik MacSorley and Ellie both have secrets. Neither of them are who they appear to be. At first Ellie doesn’t fall for Erik’s handsome boyish charm and “I can do anything” attitude, but she is defiantly curious. And Erik is confused on why Ellie doesn’t dote on him like all the other women. The romance and story are really good and it was difficult to put the book down. There isn’t a lot of sex throughout the book, but the sex that is in there is worth the wait.
Jan 01, 2012
Ashley
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Wow wow wow! Monica McCarty has failed to disappoint her fans once again! I enjoyed this one thoroughly and devoured it in less than two days. The Chief has been a great read, and it only got better with this one.
Erik Macsorely a.k.a. "The Hawk" and Lady Elyne are way too enjoyable to read about. He is indeed one irresistable man to many women until Lady Elyne comes along to prove that she is immune to his charms. Erik absolutely relishes challenges! His arrogant and cocky More...
Erik Macsorely a.k.a. "The Hawk" and Lady Elyne are way too enjoyable to read about. He is indeed one irresistable man to many women until Lady Elyne comes along to prove that she is immune to his charms. Erik absolutely relishes challenges! His arrogant and cocky More...
Nov 25, 2011
Melissa
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The second book in the Highland Guard Series. Erik is a seafaring chieftan who supports Robert the Bruce's bid to be King of Scotland. Lady Elyne comes across Erik by mistake finding herself at the wrong place at the wrong time. He has no choice but to take her with him. She hides her identity thinking it will keep her safe but there never seems to be the right time to set things right.[return][return]This book has a good mixture of political intrigue and romance.
Nov 17, 2011
C.M.
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I really enjoyed this series, while the characters always come together at the end (did I just ruin that for you?) she keeps you questioning how they'll come together. They have big, huge real issues to overcome and she takes the time to let them resolve them instead of just suddenly snapping out of it like I've read in other books.
I also appreciate her notes at the back, documenting what was real and what she bent or made up. I really admire that kind of dedication to historicals.
I also appreciate her notes at the back, documenting what was real and what she bent or made up. I really admire that kind of dedication to historicals.
Nov 13, 2011
Lee
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"A sexy read of romance at sea."
The Hawk definitely gave more than what I have expected. The Cheif was a little hard with all the characters and enough time to actually pinpoint out who is who. Forcing me to place it at 4STARS instead. But, I have to say, The Hawk was more enjoyable and definitely at the 5STARS mark.
The Hawk definitely gave more than what I have expected. The Cheif was a little hard with all the characters and enough time to actually pinpoint out who is who. Forcing me to place it at 4STARS instead. But, I have to say, The Hawk was more enjoyable and definitely at the 5STARS mark.
Mar 28, 2011
Rosanne
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More history than romance. Lots of words in italics I didn't know and had to look up. Couldnt she just say a small boat instead of birlinn? Or shield instead of targe? Somewhat interesting for the history portion of the book but the romance felt flat and forced. No hint of the delicious Scottish accent in the writing. Nope. I'm done.
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Mar 24, 2011
Liz
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I love McCarty's books for the romance, the characters, and the fact that I feel like I've gotten a decent history lesson by the time I'm done. Like all her other books, this one felt well-written and well-researched. Looking forward to the rest of what McCarty refers to as her "Black Ops in Kilts" series.
Sep 20, 2010
Deb
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I enjoyed the first book in this series, "The Chief", but for a history buff, this was just as good or better because Robt. the Bruce was more integral to the plot. I like the fact that McCarty's books are well researched, action filled and have great romance.
