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Six years ago, Eoin "Striker" MacLean endured the greatest betrayal of his life, a disaster that led Robert the Bruce to a crushing defeat and left Eoin without the spirited woman who ruled his heart. Eoin knew that falling in love with Margaret MacDowell - his sworn enemy's daughter - was risky. He promised Bruce that he would keep his fiery bride in the dark about the elite Highland Guard, but he could not predict the dire consequences his secret would have on his young marriage. Nor could he foresee how surrendering to temptation would cripple Bruce's cause, forcing Eoin to blame his wife and himself for trusting her.
Now, as Bruce prepares to challenge the resistance's remaining strongholds, Eoin finally has his chance for revenge against the woman he once loved so fiercely and her entire clan. But when ferociously independent Margaret reveals a surprise that unites her with Eoin, neither of them will let their love go down without a fight. Contains mature themes.
- Sales Rank: #28478 in Audible
- Published on: 2016-01-26
- Released on: 2016-01-26
- Format: Unabridged
- Original language: English
- Running time: 780 minutes
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
4.5 Stars - SLIGHTLY SPOILERISH REVIEW!!!
By TracyJane
**I received a eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
**MIGHT BE SPOILERISH**
Not my favorite Highland Guard book - but it was in the top 5. I would rate it 4.5 stars (rounded up)
Monica McCarty knows how to tell a story - she draws you in and holds you captive until the very last page. Even when you hate what is going on in the book - you can't put it down!
Maggie is probably my favorite heroine in the series to date. Eoin, I didn't really like him as much as I thought I would. He was a jerk to Maggie a good portion of the book - the only thing that truly redeemed him was he stayed faithful to her - even when he hated her.
The book opens with Eoin stopping the wedding of Maggie to Sir John and then quickly flashes back to almost 7 years earlier when Eoin and Maggie first meet.
Eoin & Maggie met and had an instant attraction - Maggie is a free spirit - wild, bold and beautiful, she is the complete opposite of Eoin. Eoin wants to join the Bruce's elite guard and knows that having a relationship with Maggie will not help his cause - but he can't seem to walk away from her.
They marry and almost immediately Eoin leaves to join the guard - he has vowed to tell no one about his involvement, especially his wife. He leaves Maggie with his family for 5 months, without a word to her about why he is away. He returns for one day and then leaves again for months, again with no explanations. Finally the hostilely towards her from his clan and an attack by his foster brother Fin is more than she can take and she returns to her family. Eoin was angry that she left and didn't intend to see her - but when he spies her with another man, his jealousy gets the better of him and he confronts her - they part and Eoin leaves her (again) but this time he leaves her with more than just a broken heart.
Unwittingly, Maggie betrays Eoin and the guard - which leads to the death of hundreds of men, including the Bruce's brothers. Eoin realizes that Maggie must have told someone of his presence and lets her think he is dead. He hates her for what she has done and vows to forget her.
Fast forward 6 years to Maggie's wedding. Eoin wants to capture her father and uses Maggie's wedding to set his trap. He interrupts her wedding and Maggie's faints - her father slips away, taking her son with him. Eoin is beyond nasty to Maggie and doesn't want her to go with them to capture her father and get their son back - a son that he had no idea he had until that moment.
Maggie will not be denied and goes with him - she still loves Eoin, but knows that he will never forgive her. This is what I didn't really like about the book - Eoin places all the blame on Maggie - he doesn't accept that he was partly responsible (until the very end of the book) - he did choose his duty to the Bruce over her - repeatedly - he never shared himself with her, but expected blind trust and obedience in return. When she betrayed that trust - he never gave her a chance to explain - he just assumed the worst and walked away. He did start to soften as time goes by and the lust/love they shared before is still there. But he was always quick to assume the worst about her - he never gave her the benefit of the doubt. Even after they reconcile - he still harbored doubts. But to be fair, she didn't help matters - she kept secrets from him that fueled his distrust.
I wasn't honesty sure that these two could have a happy ending - I believed that they loved/lusted after each other - but without trust and complete loyalty - how could they be happy? They both changed a lot over the course of the book and finally they seem to understand that without trust and honesty, their love would never survive. And Ms. McCarty keeps you wondering how they are going to get past the past until almost the very last page.
I will say that the epilogue in this book was fantastic and the author's notes were fascinating.
I would definitely recommend this book - it is not quite as guard intensive as the others, so it could easily be read as a standalone or out of order in the series. Just be prepared to laugh, cry, sigh and want to scream at the characters :)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Enthralling!
By McIn
I need to first start off by saying, if I could award this story with more stars I would without hesitation! I review tons of stories, therefore, I do not say this lightly.
This story was utterly fantastic in my opinion. I know I could not put it down, few stories do this to me. This one grabbed my attention from the beginning and refused to let go.
Eoin MacLean decides to fight with Robert the Bruce, who is his cousin, if he can just get his approval. He wants to be a part of Bruce's Elite Highland Guard. An elite group of warriors, which Bruce's is assembling.
The two of them for the last two days have come to almost an agreement, while attending court at Sterling Castle. Here he meets a fiery red head, Margaret McDowell, the Maiden of Galloway. She is the mist alluring creature he has ever seen. She is the only daughter of the enemy.
Margaret is as bold, confident and take no guff kind of a woman. She has learned to be that way having been raised with eight brothers and with a father who is a warrior. She realizes she is at Sterling Castle because her father would like to establish an alliance with the house of Comyn through a potential betrothel with his only daughter. She knows she must do her duty, but it is the uptight blue eyed serious warrior who has her attention.
So much happens in this enthralling story. The author, Monica McCarty, creates such strong and in-depth characters that she leaves you in awe with their stories. The Elite Highland Guard Series is exceptional! Readers will just keep wanting more and more stories. The author at the end of each story allows you to learn through her author's notes about her thought process with facts and her take on creating the story. This was fascinating to read. It is an extra added bonus. It gives the reader so much more.
This is definitely a hit and well deserved.
I received this as a gift.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
REVIEW - The Striker
By Rachel
5 out of 5 for this reader folks!
OH YEAH .. Monica McCarty nails another one out of the park. WOW .. TOTALLY LOVED! :)
You know when you read a series and you expect by book 10 it will start to fade a little … UUMMM not so much with Monica McCarty’s Highland Guard series. The Striker is book 10 and it is right up there as one of my faves. Always full of action, history, yummy alpha highlanders, deception, and love, I was so sad when I flipped the last screen page because that meant it was over. SNIFF!
Eoin “Striker” MacLean has had one goal in his life. To become one of Robert the Bruce’s elite Highland Guard members. Despite being The Bruce’s kin, Striker had to prove himself over and over again. Known for his cunning pirate like strategy, Bruce agrees that Striker would bring a unique gift to share with his warriors .. only one small problem. Striker fell in love with the wrong woman at the wrong time, and married her.
Margaret MacDowell is a wild one, especially in her youth. As the youngest of many brother’s and the only girl, she has had to learn to live in a man’s world and to hold her own to be respected. In the fine courts however, and despite her innocence, she is cast as a whore and something despicable. Both Eoin and Margaret feel this strong pull to each other and decide on the spur of a moment that they are meant to be. A hurried marriage and consummation seals the deal, but neither of them truely know what it means for them to be together. Maggie is a member of a family that is the sworn enemy of The Bruce. How can a man who is to become a Highland Guard suppose to have a trusted marriage with such a woman. Sworn to keep his identity secret by The Bruce, Striker must walk a fine line with his Maggie. When they return to his home as a married couple, her reception is less than kind. With Striker constantly leaving her for missions and not telling her what is going on, it’s only a matter of time that she feel cast aside and runs away .. but not before accidentally betraying her husband.
Many years have past and Maggie believes Eoin to be dead. Now living with her family, she is raising her son (yup that’d be Striker’s son), and about to remarry. When Striker makes his appearance, Maggie is shocked .. relieved and fearful, she must ensure that Striker knows that she never intended to betray him. With so much hurt, a son, and another chance at love, can these two finally get their own heads out of their you know what’s and lay it all out .. or will their families and secrets once again tear then apart? Can forgiveness truely happen and can love conquer all?
OH ME OH MY .. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Monica really writes a great story. I am not usually a fan of books that start in the present and then fire back to the past, but for this book to be this good, it needed to be this way. Maggie stole my heart right from the beginning, and I love how strong and capable she was. Eoin (Striker) was most assuredly Highland Guard worthy. Their fast romance was captivating, hot, and so endearing. When they separate you wonder how they will find their way back to the other. Well Monica didn’t disappoint there either .. LOL Characters you love to hate, but also honestly feel sorry for were present and this entire story was wrapped around a landscape and history that was so rich and believable. My fave part of all the Highland Guard books is the end where Monica writes a little blurb on the true history that inspired her story. It amazing how much research goes into her novels.
I am not one to reread many books, but I would reread this series in a heartbeat. Please do yourself a favour and start with the first book The Chief .. I promise you, if you love a great highland historical romance, you will be very happy with this entire series!
Cannot wait for the next one!
HAPPY READING! :)
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