Highland Sword: A Royal Highlander Novel

May McGoldrick

Mar 2020 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion—this is Highland romance at its breathtaking best.

From USA Today bestselling author May McGoldrick comes Highland Sword, the third book in the Royal Highlander series.

A VOW FOR VENGEANCE
Fleeing to the Highlands after her father’s murder, fiery Morrigan Drummond has a score to settle with Sir Rupert Burney, the English spymaster responsible for his death. Trained to fight alongside the other rebels determined to break Britain’s hold on Scotland, she swears to avenge her father’s death—until a chance encounter with a barrister as proud and principled as she is presents her with a hard choice...and a bittersweet temptation.

A PLEA FOR PASSION
Aidan Grant has never encountered another woman like dangerous beauty Morrigan—and he has the bruises to prove it. Yet she could be the key to defending two innocent men, as well as striking a death blow to the reprehensible Burney. Convincing Morrigan to help him will take time, but Aidan is willing to wait if it means victory over corrupt government forces and freedom for his people...and Morrigan’s hand in marriage. Can two warriors committed to a cause stand down long enough to open their hearts to a love fierce enough to last...forever?

Ratings and reviews

I had a really hard time with this book and I only made it half-way thru the book before I had to say, "enough." I was looking for more of a romance and this book seemed to be more bogged down with history of the Scottish highlands and of England trying to gain control of them and the underhanded ways they went about undermining the ruling son of Edinburgh. This book was also about Morrigan trying to seek atonement for her father's murder and her step-mother's imprisonment and the attorney who I think was trying to help her, but by the midway point he hadn't done much and there did not seem to be any romantic entanglements between them on the horizon. I don't mind a little history with my romance, but not when at least half the book is history with no romance. I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are freely given and are strictly my own.

While I enjoyed this book, I didn't love it. I loved the first two books and thought this would be the same, instead it started very slowly and with so many characters that it took effort to actually follow what the author was writing. I think part of the problem is that the author tied up all the loose ends from the prior books, in addition to this book telling a complicated story of its own. I liked both Morrigan and Aiden and enjoyed their romance. However, it was weighted down so much by the subplots that I kept putting the book down. If you've read the prior books in the series, this is worth reading just to see how the series concludes. While I remain a fan of the author, this is not her best work.

Highland Sword is a spectacular historical romance by May McGoldrick. Ms. McGoldrick has once again produced a well-written book populated with an outstanding cast of characters. Morrigan is wanted but continues to do what she thinks is best, often putting herself in danger. Aidan is a barrister and will be defending 2 innocent men. Morrigan and Aidan share a secret. Their story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I loved this book from cover to cover and look forward to my next book by May McGoldrick. Highland Sword is book 3 of the Royal Highlander Series and reading books 1 & 2 would help you understand the back-story, it can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the author

USA Today bestselling Authors Nikoo and Jim wrote their first May McGoldrick romance using historical figures that Jim researched while earning a PhD in sixteenth-century Scottish and English literature. Nikoo, a mechanical engineer, is a born storyteller. She is all about characters and feeling. Jim is about action and sense of place. Together, they have crafted over forty fast-paced, conflict-filled historical and contemporary novels and two works of nonfiction under the pseudonyms May McGoldrick and Jan Coffey. Their beloved romance series include The Pennington Family, The Scottish Relic Trilogy, and Royal Highlander.