Highland Warrior: A Novel (Campbell Trilogy)

This is an excellent book and part of a trilogy. The writing is magnificent. If you like Scottish romance novels about the Highlands this one is hard to put down.

I loved this book, and can not wait til the next in the series. This is with out a doubt an A++ read.

I loved this book. It had everything that I enjoy in a romance. The story was great and the sexual tension and love scenes were awesome. Monica left me wanting more so it's a good thing that there are 2 more books to follow. I will be getting them as soon as they are released.

I loved McCarty's previous Highlander series and was really looking forward to this one. This series focuses on the Campbells and takes place about a year after her last series. (This series is a stand-alone, but you will see some of the old characters which I enjoyed.) I really enjoyed this story. McCarty writes Highlander stories that are full of drama, action, chemistry between the hero and heroine, and always a nearly impossible resolution for a happily-ever-after. This one doesn't disappoint! Jaime Campbell is considered a henchman, but for him its all about following the law for the greater good of both the High and Lowlanders. Caitrina considers him an enemy with good reason, and their problems are compounded by Jaime's family need for revenge. He is captivated by her and soon finds himself pursuing her to make her his own. There are a great deal of trust and loyalty issues that are challenged, which makes for a great read. I can't wait for the next in the series.

In 1608 on the Isle of Bute, off Scotland, Lord Lamont hosts a Highland gathering at his Ascog Castle in hopes of finding an acceptable husband for his not always biddable daughter Caitrina. He hates using his offspring as pawn, but feels for the sake of the clan's safety he must arrange a marriage that brings a strong alliance with it. She understands the need and accepts her role, but prays that her fiancé is not a Campbell; a clan the Lamont tribe has feuded with for years. Due to the pleading of her younger brother Brian to rescue a kitten from a tree, Caitrina climbs up, but her sibling leaves once she gives him the feline before helping her down. The Privy Council's enforcer Jamie Campbell arrives in time to help the damsel in distress out on a limb; that is after taking his time as he admired the view. In spite of the clans' disputes and Caitrina's trepidations, Jamie marries her. However, whereas he sees the world as black and white, she sees a rainbow. They fall in love, but their marriage remains fragile as he remains inflexible unable to understand that chastisement is not always the best response to right a wrong. When his beloved almost dies, Jamie begins to comprehend how fortunate he is to have Caitrina as his wife and to have her love as he begins to understand justice without passion leads to injustice. The opening of Monica McCarty's latest Highland saga, The Campbells, is a terrific character driven historical romance that showcases a great author cleverly using a seventeen century setting to make a point about modern day justice. Love is not enough as Jamie as the enforcer never cares about circumstances when he doles out punishment in the name of justice. Caitrina is his opposite as she feels strongly all the pertinent information needs to be considered before determining the best fairest course of action. Fans will relish their dispute over what justice truly is. Harriet Klausner