Scotland 1747When Josette needs help finding a stash of gold believed lost in the Highlands, she turns to Will Mackenzie, the most cunning, devious, and clever man she knows. But trusting Will with her secrets is akin to trusting the devil himself.They’ve worked together in the past, pretending to be man and wife to ferret out information, and the venture did not end well. Will is dangerous, and … is dangerous, and so is his life, and danger is not what Josette needs.
But she knows the real reason she’s avoided him is because he’s Will Mackenzie, the golden-eyed, unpredictable man with warm hands that bring her to life. Will has more secrets than Josette ever can fathom, and the most dangerous thing of all is that he’s already stolen her heart.
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Jennifer Ashley is a masterful story-teller. This was my first book by her, but she’s been added to my favorite authors list. The romance stayed with me long after I read the last page.
I didn’t know quite to expect from Will and Josette; They had a past, but neither seemed to be that invested in staying together. But as they came together this time, I was rooting for them the whole thing. They had such attraction, such an understanding of each other, it was a crime if they didn’t make it work and be together for ever. The emotions though, that came from Will, and his love of Scotland. The things Will lost, that all the Scot’s had lost, and the memories of the way things had been. Will packed an emotional punch, and the Josette finished it off with her love of her daughter. Josette’s heart, her soul, and her love, undid Will, and he undid her, and they found the happiness they so desperately needed in each other. Perfect!
I always enjoy Jennifer Ashley’s stories You never feel like you’ve read it before which can happen with so many romances
Last book in this trilogy but book 10 in The Mackenzies & McBrides series, it tells the story of how Lord William Mackenzie helped his family return to their homeland after the Jacobite risings.
This is one of my favorite series ever and so is the author but I’m afraid this book was only ok and not as exciting nor romantic as the rest of the series. I was several chapters in and still didn’t know where the story was going and I felt lost somehow. It took me a long while to really get into it and although it did get better, I still didn’t feel any sparks between Josette and Will, not even with their shared past. I don’t know, perhaps because of everything that was going around them, what with the treasure hunting, Josette’s blackmailer, and Will on the run, it felt as if the story didn’t leave much room for romance.
*I received this book at no cost to me and I volunteered to read it; this is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher*
Jennifer Ashley is an excellent author writing in many genre.
I love Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzie sagas. This one delivers it all.
4.5*
I received an eARC at no cost from the author, in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
I love Jennifer Ashley. I’ve read some of her historical romances, some of her mysteries and I keep finding myself entertained for hours.
First of all, I have to admit this wasn’t the first book I read in 2019. I started the year with a book that just wasn’t doing it for me. And so, when The Devilish Lord Will arrived in my inbox, I almost jumped with happiness – better times were coming!
As usual, I was not disappointed. This book is full of adventure, and romance, and family and friends, and courage, so much courage.
Josette (Josie) and Will have a great chemistry, it worked so well with the story line of the book. Both characters are stubborn, and they both what’s best for one another – of course will know what that is, right?
It was fun to see different personas for Will and Josie, and at the same time, never lose track of who they really are. It’s difficult to sometimes not lose ourselves in the variations we create, but Jennifer Ashley managed to showcase this experience wonderfully.
This book happens after the Jacobite rebellion, and when the English think all the Mackenzies are dead. We know they aren’t and, we readers, want Kilmorgan, their ancestral home, back on its feet almost as much – if not more- than the characters.
And so, it’s great joy that we follow Will and Josie’s adventure looking for French Gold, for a way to bring Kilmorgan back to its former glory, and to help families that were broken apart but, most importantly, to find each other and stay together.
A book full of adventure and romance that keeps us readers happy for hours and leaves us wanting for more.
Jennifer Ashley
Lush, Passionate, Strong Hero/Heroine, Quest, Caretaker, all of these describe Jennifer Ashley’s powerful conclusion to the Jacobite MacKenzies. No one writes Scottish romance better than Jennifer Ashley…well Amy Jarecki is right there with her.
Will MacKenzie is a dead man. He’s listed among the dead from The Battle of Culloden along with his Da and brothers. In reality only Duncan died, the others escaped to France, his brother Angus having died in a different skirmish. Will has always considered himself “the spare” of the family and set himself to be the helper and caretaker of the family. His Da, Alec, oldest & painter and youngest Malcolm with a passion for Kilmorgan, are safe in France, He is a “ghost” in Scotland, harassing the British, rescuing Scots and gleaning secrets. He allows himself to be captured to find out what the British are planning. His on again-off again lover & partner in sleuthing rescues him from what she is sure death. Josette, Mrs. Oswald, single mother and former artists model for Alec cannot live in a world where Will isn’t. Oh I adored this strong, intelligent and passionate woman. She is perfect for Will and he’s finally figured that out. He’s got one last quest to fulfill for his family before he can rest. Along the way he rescues so many lives, from the women Josette is helping, to an old clan enemy, Bhreac. He’s my favorite kind of man, a guardian protector all about family, those he loves and his beloved Scotland. You simply HAVE to read this story. It’s one of her best and that’s saying something after her story The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie! Thank you Jennifer for the opportunity to review this story for you.
Lord Will Mackenzie is, in his own way, fighting the English in Scotland even though Culloden was a year before. His name is on the list of deceased though he’s still trying to discover if the French gold was ever delivered or found. A group of women, including his love, Josette, and her daughter Glenna, are also trying to locate it. They pretend to be an English couple to search an Englishman’s Scottish estate. While there, they run into Captain Robert Ellis who knows Will. They agree to help each other as the captain is not certain about the owner of the estate. They eventually go to Edinburgh and seek help from Lord Wilfort, his brother’s father-in-law. There is so much more going on and I will not spoil this wonderful book. My favorite line is “Tis in our nature to fight. We don’t like others telling us what to do with our lands, our people.”
Whether they discover treasure or true love, is for you to read. I love this book and can easily recommend it.
Scotland 1747
When Josette needs help finding a trove of gold believed lost in the Highlands, she turns to Will Mackenzie, the most cunning, devious, and clever man she knows. But trusting Will with her secrets is akin to trusting the devil himself. They’ve worked together in the past, pretending to be man and wife to ferret out information, and the venture did not end well. Will is dangerous, and so is his life, and danger is not what Josette needs.
This is the third of the trilogy within the series that takes us back in time to the mid eighteenth century & tells the story of the third Mackenzie brother Will who along with his father & other siblings was pronounced dead after Culloden but Will, his father & two younger brothers escaped to France. I’d always wondered how & why Malcolm became the Duke & this story answers all of my questions. The pace of the book is very good & the characters are well fleshed. I particularly liked how the trials & tribulations of the Scots who survived Culloden were described, the author gave a very accurate & at times harrowing description of how a nation was treated. Will & Josie are perfect for each other but it’s taken years for them to realise. I’ve enjoyed this trip back in time & look forward to more Mackenzie stories
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read