New Releases by Monica McCarty

Ein sündiger Kuss, der alles verändern wird – eine unerlaubte Liebe, die alle Grenzen überschreitet. Ewen Lamont – auch »Der Jäger« genannt – nimmt einen gefährlichen Auftrag an: Er soll einen untergetauchten Boten aufspüren. Aber Ewens Ziel ist kein gewöhnliches, denn er ist seiner Beute schon einmal begegnet – der feurigen Janet, die sich für immer in sein Gedächtnis eingebrannt hat. Nach dem unglücklichen Versuch, ihre Zwillingsschwester zu retten, hat Janet endlich Frieden gefunden. Bis sie auf einen attraktiven Krieger trifft, der sie mit seinen Küssen um den Verstand bringt. Als Gefahr droht, hat Janet keine andere Wahl, als diesem einen Jäger zu vertrauen, der angeblich alles aufspüren kann – vielleicht sogar ihr Herz.

1314. Joan Comyn swore allegiance to Robert the Bruce after the English tortured her mother. Now she uses her beauty to ferret out secrets and has become the most wanted spy in England. Alex Seton once stood with Bruce, but now fights for England and is determined to uncover "the ghost''s" identity.

When the woman he has loved for years come to him for help in rescuing her brother from the hands of the English, Thomas MacGowan, a man-at-arms in Edward Bruce''s army, vows to prove to Elizabeth Douglas that he is worthy of her hand.

Das Herz dieser Frau ist nicht mit Waffen zu erobern! Kenneth Sutherland ist feurig, aggressiv und mutig. Doch kurz vor den Highland-Spielen, die ihm einen Platz in der geheimen Armee des Königs sichern sollen, bringt ihn ausgerechnet die Haarsträhne einer Frau aus dem Gleichgewicht – Marys unschuldige Erregung und ihr schamloser Hunger nach Leidenschaft lassen sein Blut brodeln. Jedoch hat sich Mary geschworen, durch nichts und niemanden ihre hart erkämpfte Unabhängigkeit wieder aufzugeben. Aber mit jeder sanften Berührung und jedem unvergesslichen Kuss will sie mehr von Kenneth. Und er will Marys Herz. Aber ist der entschlossene Krieger bereit, alles für die Liebe aufs Spiel zu setzen?

New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty continues her Highland Guard series in this tenth steamy historical romance set against the sweeping backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. When Eoin MacLean decides to fight with Robert the Bruce, he knows he will earn the enmity of his new bride’s father, but he doesn’t expect Margaret MacDowell, the spirited girl he’s fallen in love with, to betray him. Blaming her—and himself for trusting her—for the disaster that led to the death of Bruce’s two brothers, Eoin cuts her out of his heart and leaves her behind with no intention of ever coming back. But when Bruce puts him in charge of conquering the troublesome southwest province of Galloway—ruled by his wife’s father—Eoin reconsiders. Especially after he learns that his treacherous wife who thinks him dead plans to remarry. That’s one wedding he has no intention of missing.

Archer d’élite, Gregor MacGregor fait partie de la garde du roi d’Écosse. Lors d’un raid anglais, il sauve une petite orpheline puis, ne sachant que faire d’elle, la laisse en pension chez son frère. Les années passent. De retour sur son domaine ancestral, Gregor découvre avec stupeur que sa pupille a déjà vingt ans ! Cate est aussi un vrai garçon manqué qui a suivi un entraînement martial pour ne plus jamais subir la brutalité des soudards. Il faudrait la marier, mais qui épouserait une fille imbattable au corps à corps ? Gregor ignore que Cate l’aime depuis le premier jour d’un amour fou, et que la diablesse lui réserve encore bien des surprises.

New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty has established herself as a favorite in the world of Scottish romance. Her sensual Highland Guard novels, tales of elite warriors and the remarkable women they love, just keep getting better and better. Now the first nine books in the series are available in one sizzling eBook bundle: THE CHIEF THE HAWK THE RANGER THE VIPER THE SAINT THE RECRUIT THE HUNTER THE RAIDER THE ARROW With the death of William Wallace, Scotland’s struggle for independence from English rule seems all but doomed to failure. But the torch for freedom will be lit once more by Robert “the Bruce.” Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands, the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to form an elite fighting force unlike any the world has ever seen. They are the best of the best in each discipline of warfare: from Tor “Chief” MacLeod, a swordsman without equal, and Erik “Hawk” MacSorley, a brilliant seafarer who has never encountered a wind he could not harness or a woman he could not win, to Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi, a stealthy rogue to enlist but not to trust, and Ewen “Hunter” Lamont, a tracker searching for a fiery, forbidden woman forever etched in his memory after one stolen, sinful kiss. The warriors of the Highland Guard fight to defend their country—but they live to capture hearts. Praise for Monica McCarty and her Highland Guard novels “McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios.”—The Washington Post “A master storyteller . . . 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.”—RT Book Reviews “McCarty creates an enjoyable romance with torrid chemistry, appealing characters, and believable historical situations.”—Publishers Weekly

Magnus MacKay ist ein starker und überaus stolzer Krieger, jedoch allen Frauen gegenüber misstrauisch. Seine große Liebe, Helen Sutherland, hat sich aus Pflichtgefühl gegen ihn und für eine Heirat mit seinem besten Freund und Kameraden entschieden. Doch als kurz nach der Hochzeit ihr Ehegatte tödlich verwundet wird, versucht Helen hingebungsvoll, Magnus’ Vertrauen zurückzugewinnen – selbst als sie in ein gefährliches Spiel aus Lüge und Verrat verwickelt werden. Werden ihre Leidenschaft und ihre Hartnäckigkeit Magnus dazu bringen, seine Chance auf Erlösung, Vergebung und Liebe zu ergreifen?

Au château de Kildrummy, fief de son frère Clifford chargé par le roi de mater la rébellion écossaise, la toute jeune Rosalin est fascinée par un prisonnier au physique de colosse. Apprenant qu’il va être exécuté, elle se glisse une nuit jusqu’à son cachot et le libère. Six ans plus tard, le vent a tourné. Les Highlanders victorieux sèment la terreur en territoire anglais. Lors d’un raid sur le village, Rosalin est enlevée. Son ravisseur n’est autre que Robbie Boyd, son amour de jeunesse... qui la trouble toujours autant. Maintenant, il est devenu l’homme le plus redouté d’Écosse et ne fera qu’une bouchée de la sœur chérie de son ennemi juré.

"Five years ago Eugenia "Genie" Prescott, the daughter of a country parson, gave her heart to a young nobleman who betrayed her. Seduced by an unspoken promise of marriage, she is forced from her home to avoid scandal. Irreparably changed from the destruction wrought by the failed relationship, Genie has paid for her sins in tragedy and heartbreak. Returning to England on the arm of the man who rescued her from hell, she is determined to reclaim the life denied her and never be at the mercy of a man again. But the secrets of the past threaten to ruin her future when she comes face-to-face with the man whose betrayal nearly destroyed her. Forced to choose between duty and desire, Lord Fitzwilliam Hastings refused to defy his family and do the unthinkable: marry a girl of inferior wealth and rank. But by time he realizes his error, Genie has disappeared. Haunted by the failure of his youth, and by the girl he could never forget, Hastings, now unexpectedly the Duke of Huntington, has searched for her for five years. But now that Genie is back, the duke has his chance for atonement and is determined to make it up to her...even if the reluctant Genie has to be persuaded."--Back cover.

"They are known as the Rake Slayers ... Tired of the different standards applied to the men who flout society''s rules, three young ladies seek a little primitive justice and hatch a plan to bring a few of London''s most notorious rakes up to snuff before refusing them. But they soon learn exactly what it is that makes rakes so dangerous."--Back cover.

Prétendant au trône d''Ecosse, Robert de Bruce est soutenu par l''Eglise, puissante alliée qui possède un vaste réseau de messagers capable de recueillir de précieux renseignements. Mais, parfois, les choses tournent mal. Ewen Lamont, membre de la garde d''élite des Highlands, est envoyé au secours d''une nonne tombée aux mains de l''ennemi anglais. Mission bientôt accomplie, pourtant les ennuis d''Ewen ne font que commencer. Soeur Genna est certes une créature divine, mais sa blondeur angélique et sa beauté déchaînent en lui des émotions qui n''ont rien à voir avec la dévotion d''un bon chrétien.

Prétendant au trône d’Écosse, Robert de Bruce est soutenu par l’Église, puissante alliée qui possède un vaste réseau de messagers capable de recueillir de précieux renseignements. Mais, parfois, les choses tournent mal. Ewen Lamont, membre de la garde d’élite des Highlands, est envoyé au secours d’une nonne tombée aux mains de l’ennemi anglais. Mission bientôt accomplie, pourtant les ennuis d’Ewen ne font que commencer. Soeur Genna est certes une créature divine, mais sa blondeur angélique et sa beauté déchaînent en lui des émotions qui n’ont rien à voir avec la dévotion d’un bon chrétien.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER As 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 Cate’s identity is revealed? Praise for Monica McCarty and The Arrow “[Monica] McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios. Readers can’t 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. Don’t 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 you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter

1306. Édouard Ier d''Angleterre et Robert Bruce se disputent le trône d''Écosse. Décidé à prendre son rival de vitesse, Bruce fait mander la comtesse Isabella MacDuff qui, de par son lignage, détient le droit héréditaire de couronner les rois. Elle sera protégée par un de ses meilleurs mercenaires, Lachlan MacRuairi, surnommé la Vipère. En dépit de la méfiance que lui inspire cet ancien pirate, Isabella se sent indéniablement troublée par sa présence. Mais pourra-t-elle compter sur lui lorsque, tombée dans le guet-apens tendu par ses ennemis, elle sera condamnée au sort le plus funeste ?

Capitaine de la garde du comte d’Argyll, Jamie Campbell, l’homme le plus redouté d’Écosse, est sur la trace de hors-la-loi qu’il suspecte d’être cachés par messire Lamont, maître d’Ascog Castle. Une fois sur place, Jamie prétend vouloir épouser la fi lle de ce dernier, afin d’apaiser les relations entre leurs deux clans ennemis. « Soit », répond Lamont. Toutefois, il ne contraindra pas Caitrina. Jamie doit d’abord obtenir son consentement. « Je préfère épouser un crapaud ! » réplique aussitôt l’effrontée. L’amadouer s’annonce compliqué, d’autant que Jamie a des méthodes plutôt expéditives pour faire sa cour...

1309. Robert de Bruce organise les Jeux des Highlands. Kenneth Sutherland, connu pour être aussi vaillant à la bataille que vigoureux dans le lit des dames, est venu s’y distinguer afin d’intégrer la garde d’élite du roi. Il y croise Mary, jeune femme effacée. Sous ses nippes grises, il devine l’or de ses cheveux et la splendeur d’un corps de nymphe. Après une nuit inoubliable, Mary s’enfuit. Furieux, Kenneth apprend alors que celle qu’il prenait pour une simple dame de compagnie est en réalité la comtesse d’Atholl. Quelques mois plus tard, il la retrouve en Angleterre où l’envoie le roi en mission spéciale...

Comte de Carrick et seigneur d’Annandale, Robert de Bruce revendique le trône d’Écosse. Or pour vaincre les Anglais, ce n’est pas de chevaliers dont il a besoin. Il lui faut des mercenaires d’élite, des Highlanders. Et à leur tête, le meilleur de tous : Tormod MacLeod, une force de la nature. Mais Tor, dévoué à son clan, refuse de s’impliquer dans cette guerre. Comment le convaincre ? En le piégeant. C’est ainsi que Christina Fraser se glisse une nuit dans son lit. Au matin, Tor est sommé de l’épouser. Par le jeu des alliances, le voilà contraint d’embrasser une cause qui n’est pas la sienne. Et c’est fou de rage qu’il accueille sa jeune épouse en son fief de Dunvegan...

1307. L’Écosse se déchire dans une guerre de succession sanglante. Membre de la garde d’élite de Robert de Bruce, Arthur Campbell, surnommé la Vigie pour ses talents d’éclaireur, a pour mission d’infiltrer le clan MacDougall afin de préparer l’attaque. L’opération lui plaît d’autant plus qu’il voue une haine féroce à John MacDougall, seigneur de Lorn, l’assassin de son père. Mais au château de Dunstaffnage, il retrouve cette ravissante inconnue à qui il a sauvé la vie un an plus tôt. Cette beauté n’est autre que la fille de John, Anna MacDougall, désormais son ennemie. Et cette fois, il doit causer sa perte...

New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty has established herself as a favorite in the world of Scottish romance. Her sensual Highland Guard novels, tales of elite warriors and the remarkable women they love, just keep getting better and better. Now the first eight books in the series are available in one sizzling eBook bundle: THE CHIEF THE HAWK THE RANGER THE VIPER THE SAINT THE RECRUIT THE HUNTER THE RAIDER Also includes a preview of the next Highland Guard novel, The Arrow! With the death of William Wallace, Scotland’s struggle for independence from English rule seems all but doomed to failure. But the torch for freedom will be lit once more by Robert “the Bruce.” Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands, the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to form an elite fighting force unlike any the world has ever seen. They are the best of the best in each discipline of warfare: from Tor “Chief” MacLeod, a swordsman without equal, and Erik “Hawk” MacSorley, a brilliant seafarer who has never encountered a wind he could not harness or a woman he could not win, to Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi, a stealthy rogue to enlist but not to trust, and Ewen “Hunter” Lamont, a tracker searching for a fiery, forbidden woman forever etched in his memory after one stolen, sinful kiss. The warriors of the Highland Guard fight to defend their country—but they live to capture hearts. Praise for Monica McCarty and her Highland Guard novels “McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios.”—The Washington Post “A master storyteller . . . 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.”—RT Book Reviews “McCarty creates an enjoyable romance with torrid chemistry, appealing characters, and believable historical situations.”—Publishers Weekly

1308. Helen Sutherland a failli s''évanouir en reconnaissant Magnus MacKay parmi les guerriers de Robert de Bruce. Trois ans plus tôt, en dépit de l''amour fou qui les liait, elle a refusé de s''enfuir avec lui. Par loyauté filiale, et peut-être aussi par lâcheté. Aujourd''hui, Magnus la repousse sans ménagement. Mais Helen n''est pas du genre à se laisser ronger par les regrets. Elle décide de reconquérir le coeur de l''implacable Highlander. Et pour cela, elle n''hésite pas à le suivre dans la périlleuse reconquête de l''Ecosse.

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 country—except the calling of their heart. Of all Bruce’s 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 enemy’s beautiful sister falls into his hands and he finds himself fighting temptation—a 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 can’t 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 Scotland’s most brutal warrior from a path of vengeance—before it’s too late? Praise for The Raider “McCarty’s latest Highland Guard novel is a deeply moving and delightful read . . . once again proving that McCarty is a master storyteller.”—RT Book Reviews “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 “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

El sexto libro de la serie de La Guardia de los Highlanders. Nada ni nadie le hará renunciar a la independencia que tanto le ha costado conseguir... O tal vez sí... El feroz, agresivo y audaz Kenneth Sutherland es un gran guerrero y un ganador nato. Está listo para enfrentarse a su mayor desafío: unirse a la Guardia secreta de Robert Bruce para liberar Escocia del yugo inglés. Los Juegos de las Highlands son la oportunidad que estaba esperando para demostrar su destreza y conseguir su objetivo, pero la inesperada irrupción de una hermosa mujer está a punto de dar al traste con todos sus planes. Mary había jurado que no volvería a caer en los brazos de ningún hombre, pero no puede resistirse a la atracción que siente por Kenneth, que culmina con un encuentro fortuito de pasión descontrolada... Ambos se encuentran ante una encrucijada: ¿serán capaces de renunciar a todo por amor?

Monica McCarty’s novels of Scottish historical romance are the gold standard in a genre known for sensual intrigue. In this riveting trilogy, the men and women of the Campbell clan lose themselves in the velvet darkness of passionate nights, play deadly games of murder and treason, and fight to forge a love as strong as the sword that rules the Highlands. This up-all-night eBook bundle includes: HIGHLAND WARRIOR The ruthless enforcer of Scotland’s most powerful clan, Jamie Campbell will use any means necessary to vanquish unrest among the feuding Highlanders, but when he poses as a suitor to a rival clan’s daughter, the line between duty and pleasure is suddenly blurred. Caitrina Lamont has no intention of forsaking her father and brothers for a husband—especially a hated Campbell. But Jamie’s raw, sensual strength and searing kiss melt her resistance. When her idyllic world is shattered, Caitrina finds that her only hope lies in the arms of the enemy. HIGHLAND OUTLAW Handsome and dangerous, Patrick MacGregor is a wanted man who will stop at nothing to save his outlawed clan, even if it means marrying Elizabeth Campbell, the daughter of his worst enemy. Yet the flaxen-haired beauty makes him want much more than revenge. Inside the shy and dutiful Lizzie, a passionate woman longs to emerge. So when the piercing emerald eyes of a stranger spark a desperate hunger, she surrenders to Patrick’s glorious seduction—unaware that his daring deception has just found its one and only chance for redemption. HIGHLAND SCOUNDREL Framed for a crime he did not commit, Duncan Campbell has returned to the Highlands to clear his name. After ten years in exile, Duncan is drawn to the headstrong girl who once betrayed him—and who now shows him the bad end of a pistol. No longer a starry-eyed girl but a woman with dangerous secrets, Jeannie Gordon cannot forgive Duncan’s shattering mistrust of her nor 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.

Praised by Julia London as “breathless” and “enthralling,” Monica McCarty’s novels featuring the MacLeods of Skye have won the hearts and minds of romance readers with riveting historical adventure, delightfully independent heroines, and the steamiest Scottish warriors this side of the Highlands. Now McCarty’s unforgettable trilogy is available in a single eBook bundle: HIGHLANDER UNTAMED Rory MacLeod is a powerful Highland Chief with only one allegiance—to his clan. He vows revenge against the rival MacDonald clan, though duty demands a handfast marriage to Isabel MacDonald—a bride he has no intention of keeping. Blessed with incomparable beauty, Isabel is prepared to use every means possible—including seduction—to uncover her husband’s most guarded secrets. Instead Rory awakens Isabel’s deepest desires and her sweetest fantasies. Now Isabel has found the happiness she’s always dreamed of . . . with the very man she must betray. HIGHLANDER UNMASKED A hardened mercenary on a secret mission to protect his clan, Alex MacLeod must keep his true purpose hidden. But his dangerous endeavor is threatened by a beautiful woman he saves from outlaws, never dreaming she will appear at court and put his plans in jeopardy. As Meg Mackinnon challenges Alex—the midnight rescuer whose smoldering blue eyes and raw sensuality left her breathless—to reveal his secrets, the stakes grow perilously high, especially for the bold woman who dares to unmask a highlander. HIGHLANDER UNCHAINED A born leader possessing brute strength, Lachlan Maclean will do whatever it takes to protect his clan—even if it means abducting the most willful woman in the Highlands. But Lachlan is unprepared for the beautiful spitfire who digs beneath his chiseled exterior. Flora MacLeod is determined to avoid her mother’s fate of being bartered away as a marriage prize. Vowing to make her captor pay, she boldly engages him in a battle of wills, sweetening the challenge with dangerous passion–even as the deadly ghosts of a past tragedy reach out to thwart a love that has yet to be spoken.

El quinto libro de la serie de La Guardia de los Highlanders. En ocasiones es el beso de un pecador, y no el de un santo, el que redime los corazones. Apodado con el nombre de Santo por su negativa a hablar de mujeres, Magnus MacKay oculta una dolorosa verdad. No son la virtud ni la piedad las causas de su silencio, sino una herida de amor tan profunda que es incapaz de compartirla. En el pasado, la bella e indómita Helen negó su deseo por Magnus por el bien de su familia. Ahora se ha comprometido con un compañero del impasible highlander, y la ira que ve en los ojos de su antiguo amor iguala el tormentoso arrepentimiento que alberga su corazón. Cuando llega a sus oídos que una letal conspiración acecha al rey y a su guardia, Helen se promete a sí misma enmendar los errores de su juventud, pero ¿será capaz de doblegar la prodigiosa voluntad de hierro del orgullo Magnus? Monica McCarthy descubrió el mundo de las costumbres escocesas medievales mientras estudiaba historia del derecho. Con sus tres trilogías, la autora ha conquistado al público de ambas orillas del Atlántico.