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Will her Secret start or stop a war?
The Lady Captive:
Being a daughter of one of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown proves to be a blessing as well as a curse for Fia Douglas. Having both English and Scottish blood, she is being fostered in England along … curse for Fia Douglas. Having both English and Scottish blood, she is being fostered in England along with her sister and cousins, having been chosen by the late queen to be in her secret society of strong women.
When war breaks out between the English and the Scots, Fia find herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. While visiting the queen’s secret garden, she comes across a wounded Highland spy. She helps him, but he kidnaps her. Fia ends up a prisoner in her own homeland, using her skill of being able to read people’s actions to help her plan her escape and to know how Alastair really feels about her.
The Highland Spy:
Highlander Alastair MacPherson is wounded and left for dead after being ambushed by the English on one of his spying trips across the border. When he stumbles into a hidden garden to seek refuge, he discovers a red-haired bonnie lass whose life he’s saved several years earlier. She is inclined to help him to pay back the favor. But when his life is threatened once again, he has no choice but to take her captive to ensure his safe passage back to Scotland.
Can a rugged Highlander love a lass whose secrets threaten to ruin his one chance at redemption? And will a woman who has fallen in love with her captor be able to betray him in the end if necessary?
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A joy to read.
Good writing however, do not like reading descriptive sex scenes.that’s a no,no for me.
Great characters and a very strong family, nice to see.
Excellent writing, helps if you have read the previous as characters appear in this story from previous books
What a story. Highly recommend this series and author.
Easy enjoyable read
I enjoyed this book
I loved this book. Very unpredictable. Loved the characters and the storylines.
A group of women were formed into a secret society of spies by Queen Phillipa, with the purpose of keeping England safe. Fia Douglas, granddaughter of Phillipa, is the main character in this first book. A fun read full of intrigue.
Good adventure. Knew of most of main characters because I had read other books in this series. The secret order of women was a good addition.
Love the female characters. It is a very interesting story and plot. Good read
Two warring Scottish clans. A braw Highland Laird. An enchanting Highland Lass. Great supporting characters. Throw in action and adventure, some secrets and mistrust, as well as imprisonment and rescue, and voíla, a thoroughly engrossing and romantic read. Highly recommend.
It was fun meeting up, in a way, with old friends. Seeing the children of Rook, Rowen, and Reed as they grew up. This story is Fia’s. She was a smart young lady. I loved her intelligence, her love of family, and her resourcefulness. Alastair was a strong man, trying to prove himself to his clan and his father. There were plenty of secrets and danger to keep this story interesting and wanting me to turn the next page.
I received an ARC for this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
Elizabeth Rose, Author, has a new book out released today. It is her 70th book and it is called Highland Secrets. If you like or love to read medieval romance, you will love this one. It is action packed with lots of family, love, secrets and hunks! LOL. I started to read the book at 11:30 am and didn’t put it down until I finished it at 4:45 pm, the same day! A lot of people will tell you the plot and what is going on in the book, but I want you to read the description of the book and then enjoy it for yourself. She sells her books on Amazon.com. Please check this book and her 69 others out and prepare to have a great time!
Fia Douglas is the eldest daughter of Reed, one of the triplets known as the Bastards of the King. Her royal grand parents have both left very specific orders about what Fia and her two cousins must and must not do, along with a very special gift each.
Laird Alastair MacPhearson is left to rule the clan when his father was taken prisoner. He has tried many times to get him back. Now a spying mission over the border has maybe, given him just what he needs.
This is the beginning of what I know will be a great series, with wonderful characters and lots of adventure. It is linked to a couple of other series by the same author, but you do not have to have read them to enjoy this. (But it is nice to follow the family histories).
Our heroine has a secret that could save, or cost lives, which will it do??
A fun Highlander adventure. I loved it.
Elizabeth Rose continues with a new series in her amazing writing style about the three eldest daughters of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown brothers. This one is about Fia Douglas, who is half English and half Scottish blood. Both her and the two other girls are being fostered away from their families per the decree of the King. Throw in a sprinkle of magic and the story quickly unfolds. Fia comes upon wounded Laird Alastair MacPherson, who is a highland spy and realizes she is someone he saved years ago. Fia tries to help him but events start happening and she ends up being a hostage of Alastair’s so that he can gain what he seeks.
As attraction mounts between the two, decisions have to be made and challenges met. This story has a little of it all. Suspense, intrigue, hidden secrets and magical moments that makes an exciting story not to be missed. I cannot wait for the next in this series! Another great fast paced story that will just make you sigh all the way through!
Chosen by the Queen of England, Fia and her 2 cousins are the newest members of The Followers of the Secret Heart.
All 3 cousins are trained to be strong and powerful women. They all have there own talents. This is Fia’s story.
When Fia is saved by Alastair they both are drawn together, but do not know why.
3 years later Fia saves Alastair’s life and sparks fly between them, until his finds out that her clan is an ally of the clan that is holding his father prisoner. So Alastair decides to kidnap Fia and use her as a trade for his father.
This book is filled with adventure, romance and a little mystery. I highly recommend this book,
Hearts & Crowns 4.5*
An interesting start to a new series, where the three eldest daughters of the Legendary Bastards are indoctrinated (in the archaic sense) into a secret order, the ‘Followers of the Secret Heart’ started by Queen Philippa, their grandfather’s wife. Women with the potential to be independent are taught to be strong and to serve the crown in secret. Fia’s strengths are her observational and listening skills and her teacher, Imanie tells her she would make a good spy.
Fia has both Scots and English blood and when war breaks out she is distraught to think that her father (who never gave his allegiance to the English Crown) might be pitted against his brothers. When she is kidnapped by a highlander, she overhears information that she feels must be acted upon in order to save lives.
An enjoyable story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is the first in a new series Secrets of the Heart. It is the story of the daughters on from The Legendary Bastards of the Crown. The book starts with a quick run down of the past to bring you up to date so It can be read as a stand alone story. I found this book an enjoyable and easy read. It didn’t have as much action as many of Ms Roses book but it was still I book I enjoyed reading and will be looking forward to the rest in the series as they are released. It had some twists and turns that you didn’t see coming and I am sure there will be many more to come. It was a quick and easy read. It did have a sex scene in it which this reviewer as usual skipped but it didn’t impact my enjoyment of the book and will continue to real all of Ms Roses books. I received this book as an ARC and loved every minute of it.
Highland Secrets (Secrets of the Heart Book 1) by the talented Elizabeth Rose is a wonderful beginning to what promises to be a fantastic new series. Quick read, Scottish Historical Romance with PNR elements. I am greatly anticipating the rest of this series!
Fia Douglas, elderest daughter to one of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown and Laird Alastair MacPherson, Highland Spy makes for an exciting read. What a great couple, both are engaging, passionate and charming with challenges and secrets. Once again, Ms. Rose has writer a well crafted story with well developed characters, who will definitely still your heart. As they struggle to make sense of their budding relationship they also face danger, challenges and struggles. Scotland and England are in turmoil. Fia and Aldstair are caught in the angst and turmoil in more ways than one.
Powerful, compelling and intriguing with surprises and twists and turns.
I enjoyed this mesmerizing story, the relationship between Fia and Aldstair and the mixture of suspense, secrets, magic and romance makes for some exciting reading. Strongly recommended for fans of Scottish Romance, new series, Scotland, brawn Highlanders and feisty ladies.
Another fantastic and page turning Scottish Romance read!
Rating: 4.5