Love on the high seas….

I love this series! It is a mix of sweet, heated romance, swashbuckling adventure and Scottish …
Campbell met Cameron in a plotline that was as unique as the characters that lived it. Divana had no family and no hope when Kennan washed ashore. As she nursed him back to health he became more than a rescuer.
He was what her heart wanted and needed – even with the many strikes against them…

Divana was no wilting flower, far from it! She had survived a lot and had been living by her wits and her refusal to give up so little wonder Kennan was intrigued from the start. Her devotion, and his, soon upended any obstacle in front of them. Honor, family were important but love would trounce them every time… A rollicking adventure with love at the core, each moment a test of their devotion… And they passed with flying colors!

Outstanding historical romance!

I have always enjoyed a story by this author and this is another wonderfully written adventure that I couldn't put down.

I have mixed feelings about Divana’s character. At times she annoyed me with how clingy she was with Kennan and how immature she seemed at times, but at other times I liked how she went after what she wanted and was willing to do almost anything. I really liked Kennan’s character and he was enough to keep me reading even when I got annoyed at Divana. He was sensual, masculine, and protective. I would have liked more interactions with his family but the scenes on his ship were entertaining.

Kennan Cameron, captain of the Highland Reel, sees a ship owned by Jackson Vane, a pirate and his enemy. Kennan must stop Jackson and will fight him. When Kennan gets on the boat though everything goes wrong and Jackson takes over Kennan’s ship instead making Kennan jump overboard. As Kennan battles the ocean he manages to get to the Hyskeir Island half dead meeting Divana Campbell. As Kennan recovers slowly with Divana’s help he can’t help the strong attraction to her but knows he can never have her. Kennan thinks of helping Divana by someday bringing her back to his home and clan. Unfortunately, Divana is a Campbell and an enemy but still he will do what he can for her. When Kennan gets saved he brings Divana with him but will everyone be accepting of her? Will Kennan be able to show her how much she is needed in his life without falling in love especially since he must get his revenge on Jackson Vane?
This was definitely a fast paced adventurous novel that was not only nail bitingly good but it was so hard to put down! The book moves fluidly with much heart stopping action from ship to the ocean battling sea creatures land and lastly the high seas and that it was hard to not get caught up in too. The places whether they are on a ship or within the clan are vividly described and portrayed that it was easy to imagine them. Kennan the gorgeous sea captain hero was not only loyal but incredibly swoon-worthy that of course makes the perfect book boyfriend. Divana the brace courageous heroine was a little difficult to see as a scarred woman still she was everything you wanted in a heroine feisty independent and strong-minded that you couldn’t help but love her. This book brought Scotland and the high seas jammed pack with a romance that is one that stays with you and is a keeper!

The Highland Rogue is the seventh book in the Lords of the Highlands series by Amy Jarecki. It can easily be read as a standalone.

This book checks all the boxes for me. Pirates, check, strong highlanders, check, an independent female lead character, check, steamy romance, check, action, check, adventure, check, emotional, check, I think you get the idea. I absolutely adored this book and it is one that I am sure to read again.

Sir Kennan Cameron is washed up on shore after a fierce battle aboard his ship. The island that he washes up on is deserted except for one young woman.

Divana Campbell and her parents were forced onto the island two years ago, left to die away from the clan because they had Small Pox. Somehow Divana survived and she has been living off the land as best she can. She is shocked when Kennan bursts through the door of her tiny hut demanding a blanket. He's badly injured, he's freezing and he just wants to get warm. Divana although frightened tends to him for days whilst he is unconscious. That is their introduction to each other. Time spent on the island with the hope of rescue gives them plenty of time to get to know each other and to realise they are both very attracted to each other.

Rescue finally comes and Kennan takes Davina with him to his clan where he is heir to the chieftain. He makes sure she has a position working for his family and then as soon as possible he intends to go back to sea to find the men responsible for his ship being taken. He is determined to get it back and make the men pay for the death of half of his crew, and nearly killing him too.

And that is all I am going to say about the story. I don't want to give anything else away. I hope I have given you enough information to realise how exciting this story is. A fabulous swashbuckling tale with the bonus of a highlander being the ship's captain. I loved every minute of this book and I even shed a happy tear at the end. I honestly cannot recommend this book highly enough.

i've enjoyed all these highlander jacobite stories from amy jarecki and the highland rogue is no exception. kennan cameron and divana campbell first meet while marooned on a small hebridean isle off the coast of scotland.

once rescued, the reality of their different stations intrudes upon the close relationship that formed between them while they were alone and out of touch with the rest of the world.

but what they've been through connects them beyond the class differences. but kennan also has a score to settle with a vile pirate, jackson vane. not to be left behind, divana follows her man and you can imagine what happens next...

this is a story of great romance and adventure with some detailed historical details to fill in the backdrop.

**the highland rogue will publish on march 24, 2020. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/grand central publishing (forever) in exchange for my honest review.

Sir Kennan Cameron had an attack on his ship and washes ashore on a deserted Scottish Island. He finds out soon he is not alone but Divana Campbell is living there. Her family have all perished and she has been living alone for several years. They both need to leave the Island and with Kennan's help she moves into his homestead and becomes a maid.
He is heir to a Chieftan so there can never be a marriage between them.
These 2 had me laughing, She is a very brave and sometimes impulsively stupid lol. They outrun pirates and other men.
I received this from NetGalley for review.

I have read all previous books of this series and yes I have enjoyed them all.
I very much enjoyed this book. It is well done and kept me entertained.

I do recommend.

This book seems too have a little of everything for a highlander romance: pirates, battles, vengeance, and of course, love!

As this is the first book I've read from the series, I do think it was fine reading as a standalone. I'm not sure what characters are featured in the other six books, but I feel like there could have been some backstory that may have been apparent in them? (If you've read them, let me know)

But overall, I enjoyed the epic beginning with all the betrayals, vengeance, and survival. It really hit it off until the romance kicked in. 

She was one of those characters that you aren't too sure about at first. It took a chunk of the novel to really feel for their connection, so if you enjoy slow-burn romances, this one is for you. It definitely had it's slower parts as the relationship developed, but I found it to have that calming feeling that I tend to find from historical romances. 

A solid 3 out of 5 stars. I've been on a Highlander kick, and found this book to be a great one to continue the streak!

This one is by far my favorite in the series!
This Highlander pirate romance was engaging right from the first page. Action, amazing on page chemistry, and some great tropes along the way. Stow away, pirates, woman tending to a man's wounds, and did I mention pirates??
It was brilliant, and I hope we get to see more along these lines as the series continues on!

A heart pounding scene opens this adventure with such descriptive words it seemed like I was on the ship waiting for the three pirate ships to attack! Filled with treasure hidden in the hull, Privateer Sir Kennan Cameron knew someone had betrayed him. They were only one day from home and now he was surrounded. "I pledge my oath, if I survive this day, only God will be able to save the Judas who betrayed me." His ship taken over and about to die, he lunged over the side in the icy water and knew if he could only make it to the small island.. But the water was icy cold...
Fortunately he did make it to the island and that is where fate brought him to Davana Campbell. She had been stranded there for two years after being left by her family. She nurses him back to health and knows he will be her only way off the island.
Amy Jarecki at her best weaves this story full of all that I adore! Pirates (Some very bad ones!), betrayal, intrigue, great dialogue, characters who come off the page (yes I wish he would!) and a path to love that had a few twist and turns which makes the ending sigh worthy!! Can you tell I love it? Cannot wait for more!

After reading The Highland Earl and loving it, I knew I had to get this one! Amy Jarecki does such a good job transporting the reader into the story. I just couldn't put it down, and wanted to know everything that would happen to Divana and Kennen! As their connection grew during their journey, I was sucked into the story more and more. The characters were just so endearing! The epilogue was also just the perfect ending. I'd definitely recommend this to my highlander and historical romance reader friends!

As in real life, as we experience these days, calamity does not differentiate between the station of man or class. Destiny simply pulls you in. It’s how you deal with the cards you are dealt, your inner strength and your will not to give up which makes the difference!

Author Amy Jarecki tells a tale where both the hero and heroine do their best to survive in an amazing, fast-paced, heart-thumping adventure, both having to face death.

Sir Kennan Cameron, in one moment captaining his ship the Highland Reel in a serene state of mind, to the next fighting for his life in a battle of fierceness and cruelty. The British pirate, Jackson Vane had struck. That day Kennan lost many men. After the slaughter, who was left, walked the plank to face death in the icy, shark infested waters. With his midriff sliced, hands tied, Kennan opted to take control of the situation. He ran the plank, willing to face the icy waters rather than to experience what further damage the pirates could do him before killing him. At least he had a chance.

So reader, where I had have just witnessed a terrible battle, horrific wounds and with unbelievable odds of living, the author sets you up to realize that hope can be possible if one is determined to succeed and prepared for the worse. Kennan was determined to live, to get back his ship and his wealth in the cargo. His need for revenge for the traitor who told Vane about his cargo, helped provide the herculean strength necessary to save himself.

Kennan washes up on an island, deserted except for a young woman, Divana, who also has a story of depravity, and hardship for two long years, but with her strength to survive she does.

Jarecki weaves a story of suspense with emotional scenes. Kennan is saved by Divana. As he heals, he learns about Divana, and she him. As long as they exist on this island, station in life does not matter. But soon fate, once again, changes their circumstances. Are they strong enough to survive wounds of the heart?

I hope you have a chance to read this book. I highly recommend the author and series.

This story was such an adventure from start to finish. We have pirates, walking the plank, being marooned on an island, rescues, revenge and a not so in distress damsel. Both rescue each other which made the story even better. I loved every minute of this story!

Sir Kennan Cameron is the captain of the Highland Reel what we have met many times in the previous stories in the series. When we start this book he's being attacked by the queen's privateer Jackson Vane, aka pirate who ambushes his ship and makes his crew walk the plank into icy seas. Kennan manages to escape the noose around his neck, jumps overboard only to be attacked by sharks! When he washes ashore he's almost dead and is nursed back to health by the only inhabitant of the isle, Divana Campbell. She and her family were left on the island 2 years ago to die of smallpox, she survived and has been alone ever since. When they're rescued by the English Sergeant Corbyn he puts them in quarantine and they escape to Keenan's home. This starts an adventure of revenge, recovery of ship & treasure and finding love. I so fell for Divana who grew from a lonely, stranded nobody to a partner to Kennan in every way.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

I really enjoyed the adventures of Divana and Kennan. This story took me from Scotland to the Caribbean. The world of Scottish clans as well as privateers and pirates. I loved Divana's hardiness to survive on her own, her stubbornness to go for what she wanted, and kindness as she befriended all she could. Her curiosity could have gotten her killed but she managed to stay alive. Kennan was a caring man when he was not in leadership mode. He was also a survivor and very single-minded when it came to revenge and to Divana. I highly recommend this story and the series.

I received an ARC of this story through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.

Amy Jarecki knows how to create a story that engages you from the very first pages. Such passion, such emotion without. I couldn't put it down!
Kennan and Divana are so different but drawn together thru circumstances out of both of their hands. Marooned alone together for a month, their longing begins and grows from there.
Dangers abound throughout with pirates, dangerous seas and wicked men meant to kill and torment. But Divana has been his saviour more than once, will she be the capture of his heart??
Can they overcome their many obstacles, feuding clans, deadly pirates to find their way together or will death RIP them apart?

I received a digital ARC via Netgalley through the publisher though all opinions are my own.

Everytime Amy has another book in her Highlander series, all of which can be read as standalones, I get excited because I know it will be another grand adventure of a book and I do have a soft spot for Highlander romance!

This is the story of Divana and Kennan who come from completely different parts of society and yet are really a wonderful match.

Kennan is the heir to Clan Cameron of Lochiel and is more comfortable sailing the seas, looking for treasure than spending much time on Land though he knows eventually he'll need to settle down, marry and take over being Laird once his Father steps down or dies.

Divana comes from a very poor family of the Campbells whose clan exiled her and her small family to a small remote island in the Hebrides when an illness broke out. Alas everyone but her died from the sickness and she's spent the last two years surviving without seeing another person.

When Kennan washes ashore near her island, she has no idea just how much her world is about the change and that life is about to get a lot more interesting.

Full of high seas adventure, sexy Highlanders in kilts, humor, several steamy scenes, the power of love, friendship, a dash of pirates and surprises, it was such a wonderful read and I can't wait to see which Highlander is next to find his happily ever after!

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Book: The Highland Rogue
by Amy Jarecki

Series: Lords of the Highlands, Book #7

Release Date: March 24, 2020


Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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The Highland Rogue by Amy Jarecki


The Scottish Highlands
1714

Captain/Sir Kennan Cameron is nearly home in Scotland after his long sea voyage, but is brutally attacked and nearly killed by notorious pirate, Jackson Vane and his motley crew. They take his ship, his spoils and murder many of his men. Possibly all of his men as far as Kennan knows, as Kennan falls into the deep shark infested sea with serious wounds from the pirate attack. As if that isn’t enough he is surrounded by sharks as one attempts to eat him alive! Luckily he kills the offensive foul fish, and the other sharks disappear after he fatally kills one of them. He is swept onto a deserted island where he meets the only soul living on this isolated island. Unfortunately it’s a beautiful barefooted lass named Diviana Campbell who happens to be his clan’s enemy! Yet this lass also saves his life healing his wounds as any healer would. Of course as time passes they get to know each other, hearts open and feelings start happening in the beatings of both of their hearts.

Two years ago Divana Campbell’s clan betrayed them in the most inhuman and horrific way! Exiling her family to die on this isolated, inhuman, island, when they were all so deathly ill. All because Divana, her parents and wee young brother all had the smallpox. This was a cold, windy, unbearable inhuman isolated island called Hyskeir. A place the sun never shines where nothing can grow. It was a windy, cold, dark and miserable place, that was not made for human survival. Her family all died from the smallpox except Divana and she had been living alone for the past two years. It was as a place ships never docked to rescue her. Even the place she called home was no more than a weak tent. She lives off clams and the occasional ducks, she kills with her expert swing with a slingshot.

If they ever get rescued, Kennan promises her a position especially since he is a Knight and the heir to the Laird. The reason why he has never been in a rush to marry just for political reasons to help and enrich his clan. He promises to get her a position, clothing, food and as many blankets she desires. They finally do get rescued and that is where their social differences immediately show. As Divana is cleaning out ash a low servants job and he is the son of the clan chief. Plus he is obsessed with getting vengeance against that onion headed varlot - Jackson Vane, and his band of pirates! It is for the theft of his ship and treasure , but mostly for the murder of his honest hard working sailors. Kennan decides to leave Divana and locate Vane, even after she offers her servant services, yet decides she can’t live without him and stowaways on his ship. When she is discovered Kennan realizes how much he misses Divana and has been dreaming of her every night! Yet knowing how randy men might feel about a lady being aboard the ship he chops her hair off and disguises her as a cabin boy.

Now the adventure begins ….Kennan claims he is making sure he is protecting and guarding her virtue and safety from the other men. Except she has to share his sleeping quarters with him. He is finding out that he is the one who is a randy goat and it was killing him!. Except not everyone sees her as a lad, one blackguard even threatens and blackmails Divana from Kennan’s own group of hired sailors which she hasn’t shared this information with Kennan yet. Plus if Vane ever finds out about her life will definitely be in jeopardy and possibly forfeit too.

Will Divana ever accept their differences in social standing and accept Keenan will marry someone of the Gentry? Will Keenan accept a political marriage over love? Something he had always been aware of and promised as he never expected his heart to beat for another. Will His enemies learn of his feelings toward Divana that might cause both of them lethal danger?

As for Keenan Cameron, a man who was both a Sea Captain and a Knight. Taught since boyhood that his clan and people came before everything and any personal desires. Yet he learns sometimes changes can be a worthy challenge. Even though to think with your heart might be the correct way to claim what you desire the most in this life with satisfaction .

As Keenan definitely met his match with his Island lass who swings a mean slingshot with perfection. Yet he knew if she married a crofter he would be heart sick and devastated for the rest of his life.

Divana feels similar knowing he is way above her station in life, as he is the master and she the servant. Sometimes wishing they were never rescued always feeling equal on the isolated island. Divana knows she must move on eventually, as she would never be able to watch another be his Countess and the mother of his future children. It would shatter her heart into a million broken pieces!

Read about an independent lass Divana Campbell who can survive and take care of herself no matter what the odds are! Yet when she loved she loved fiercely with her entire heart.

Kennan Cameron which had been a bad boy and supporting character in the (Lords of the Highlands series) In previous books The Highland Chieftain, The Highland Renegade and The Highland Earl. You can read in series order but can read this as a stand alone book too. I have absolutely loved this entire series and each book a wee bit more. This is the seventh book of the series.


This is a phenomenal book readers definitely don’t want to miss. A book for the keeper shelf and put in your read again line. It is filled with mystery, murder, treachery, betrayal, fear, healing, joy, trust, innocents and love. Another with breathtaking settings, multi dimensional characters, brilliant dialogue and the plotting was absolutely sensational! Every time you think one issue is resolved another plot was stirring! This made me hold my breath with anticipation-wondering what could possibly happen next? A definite fun and exhilarating read from start to finish that I can’t recommend enough!





Lords of the Highlands series by Amy Jarecki

1)The Highland Duke
2)The Highland Commander
3)The Highland Guardian
4)The Highland Chieftain
5)The Highland Renegade
6)The Highland Earl
7)The Highland Rogue


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The Highland Rogue by Amy Jarecki is book 7 in the Lords of the Highlands Series. This is the story of Divana Campbell and Sir Kennan Cameron. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Diviana and her parents were thrown of of their clan when they had fell sick to what seems to be Small Pox. Diviana survived to live on but has been living on a island. Kennan ends up surviving a ship fight that lands him washing on shore where he finds Divana in her hut. Divana, although scared goes forward to help him and his injuries. When Kennan is finally rescued he takes Divana back to his clan. With them both being of different social standings not to mention different clans, Divana doesn't see her being anything more to Kennan. But of course feelings and love can't be stopped for anything. I really enjoy this author's writing and hope to read more from this author soon.

The Highland Rogue by Amy Jarecki
A Lord of the Highlands Novel #7

Grabbed from the first pages I could not put this book down. Sir Kenna Cameron is a man among men and a captain his men will die alongside of. The fact that he avoids death in the first few pages and meets Divana Campbell on a supposedly deserted island makes for an interesting period of time for the two to get to know one another. They definitely become friends but how can a man destined to be the leader of his clan ever end up with a cotter’s daughter? This rollicking story will definitely keep you interested as you read to find out! It is true that sometimes a series loses steam as each book comes out but not this series...nope...not at all. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of opposites who find their life partner in a very interesting way!

What I liked:
* Divana: strong, independent, won’t give up, knows what she want and goes after it. She may not be a lady but she is fierce, dedicated and wonderful in her own right
* Kennan: titled, fair, wise, a good leader, took a bit to wise up, a good man and perfect for Divana
* Runner & Bannock – the cabin boy definitely was a good person with a heart of gold able to see the good in man, woman and beast – would love a story about him in the future
* The dynamics between Divana and Kennan – they so richly deserved their HEA
* That good won over evil
* The comeuppance of those who so richly deserved it
* The plot, writing and story
* Being taken away to a time and place that was fun to visit (so much nicer than covid-19 thoughts)
* All of it, really….except…

What I did not like:
* The bad guys: Vane, Dubois, Finnes, Ethan and the pirate crew
* The divide between the haves and have nots

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Without a doubt

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars