Toran Fraser encounters a mysterious rebel, and he can’t resist being recruited to her cause…
Toran Fraser is hell-bent on taking down the Jacobites. On a late-night mission, he’s intercepted by a woman known only as “Mistress J,” who’s determined to put Prince Charlie back on the throne of Scotland. Toran can’t resist her appeal—especially with her pistol pointed at his heart—and suddenly … his heart—and suddenly finds himself joining the rebellion…
By day, highborn Jenny Mackintosh runs her estate in the Highlands. By night, she’s one of Prince Charlie’s Angels—a band of Jacobite rebels. Scoffing at mortal danger, she raises coin, delivers weapons, and recruits soldiers for the rebellion. When she encounters a handsome Highlander who is clearly on the run, she is more than a little intrigued. She isn’t expecting to be his enemy…
Jenny’s story has a flavor of the lives of Lady Anne (Farquharson) Mackintosh, Jenny Cameron, and Lady Margaret Ogilvy, who raised troops, collected funds and weapons for the rebels, fought in battles, and aided men in escaping the wrath of their enemies.
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3.5 stars, rounded up.
Jenny Mackintosh is a fierce supporter of Prince Charles Stuart and leader in the Jacobite cause. Known only as Mistress J, she is amassing troops and supplies for the Prince’s return, which is no small feat as her brother Hamish is a staunch supporter of the English King George. She walks a fine line of discovery between obedient sister to an Englisher support and Jacobite rebel – but so far, she has successfully been able to keep her secrets. She is out on a recruiting mission when she comes upon two men and offers them aid.
Toran Fraser is aiding the English commander Boyd with capturing rebels when he realizes his cousin Archie is among the men and that Boyd plans to kill them. He makes a choice and saves his cousin, but in the process makes Boyd his enemy. He is a man on a mission, he sided with the English in an effort to bring down the rebel known as Mistress J who killed his mother. But when he meets Jenny, he is not sure if he believes her capable of the horrific murder of his mother. He leaves Archie in her care and flees the safe house and returns to his uncle’s home – where he learns his uncle, the chief of the clan Fraser AKA the Fox has once again changed sides – now he says he is on the side of the rebels. Toran takes his cousin Simon, his younger brother Camdyn and little sister Isla and returns to find that the safe house is no more, but he finds one of her men and convinces him to take them to Jenny. The more time he spends with Jenny the more he can’t believe she killed him mom. And when he learns the truth, he will do whatever is necessary to gain her trust.
Jenny is attracted to Toran, but she isn’t sure she can trust him, even when he time and again proves himself worthy. She tries to ignore what is happening between them, but when he saves her from a fate worse than death, she can no longer deny her feelings or her faith in him. But Jenny is a woman in power and she isn’t sure she can have it all – will Toran be a true partner or will he try to control her?
I have read almost all of Ms. Knight’s Indy publications and love her work, so I was super excited for her first big publishing house offering, but sadly, this book just wasn’t what I was hoping for. She picked a very hard era and setting for a HEA and I truly wish she had added an epilogue set years later – because I know how the return of Bonnie Prince Charlie is going to play out and as a Jacobite – a long-lasting HEA is not likely! I liked the story and the historical facts were well researched and incorporated well – but I did have a bit of a hard time with Jenny’s character – she came across as a very strong woman, but a bit power-hungry and not willing share her power with a partner, it was almost like she wanted a consort, which would have been fine, but to make it work, Toran had to conform, so he went from being a strong warrior to her lap dog – I just wish there had been a better balance of power between them. Overall, the writing is good, the story is interesting and well-paced, but most of the “romance” and the mild /warmish love scenes don’t take place until almost the end of the book, so the romance did take a back seat to the historical fiction. This is the first book in the series and we are introduced to the other two “angels”, but this book stays completely on point and doesn’t even hint at Annie & Fiona’s stories.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
Series: Prince Charlie’s Angels
Publication Date: 6/30/20
Number of Pages: 384
*** 3.75 Stars – Rounded up to 4 ***
The year is 1745 and the times are tense and tumultuous in Scotland. Bonnie Prince Charlie is about to make his landing back in Scotland to gain his crown and the Scots are rising in support of him. Known as Jacobites, those Scots are determined to drive the English soldiers from their country and back to their usurper King George.
This is the first book in a new series – Prince Charlie’s Angels – and it features three strong, brave, and dedicated ladies whose only goal is to restore a Stuart as King of Scotland. We meet all three ladies – Annie, a healer – Fiona, a messenger – and Jenny Mackintosh – a leader who has gathered her own army to fight for Prince Charlie. It is a lovely premise for a series and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the ladies. Reading these books is a little sad because you come to know and love the characters, feel for their cause, hate what the English are doing to them, and still you know the real history and what plays out in the future.
Toran Fraser is a very angry man who is bent on taking revenge on the Jacobites – and Mistress J in particular – because they brutally murdered his mother, desecrated her body, and then dumped her on the doorsteps of her home with a note saying “Traitor” penned to her. Toran will do whatever it takes to find this woman and her band – even aiding the English. As he is aiding the English, he causes his cousin, Archie, to be caught and sentenced to death. Toran manages to save Archie, but it almost costs him his own life. On the run with the English in hot pursuit, Toran and Archie are saved by a rebel band – and Toran is delighted because he’s sure he’s finally found Mistress J.
Lady Jenny Mackintosh comes from a long line of Stuart supporters and she is absolutely mortified that her brother, their new Laird, has pledged his support to the English. Well, Jenny won’t support the English nor will most of her clan! What does any smart, resourceful, brave, and dedicated lady do in those circumstances? Why, she raises her own army, crafts her own weapons, and raises plenty of coin to help the Prince when he arrives onshore. They have to be very, very careful though because the countryside is overrun with Redcoats who are hell-bent on the destruction of anything and everything Scottish. So, Jenny and her small band of recruits are very wary when they encounter two almost dead Scots along their route back to their safehouse.
For excellent reasons, neither Jenny nor Toran trust easily. Both are quick to doubt and mistrust, so them finding common ground is not an easy task. For them to admit that they are wrong and that things might not be as they thought they were is even harder.
I enjoyed the story and the suspense of those times in Scotland. However, I did get a little tired of Jenny and her ‘I must be the strongest person in the world’ attitude. I also disliked that it seemed to be all-or-nothing – she was the lead, she was in charge, she, she, she. I admire strong, smart women – but I am not a fan of those who don’t know how to share. I could have given the book a 5-star rating had Toran and Jenny ended up with a working partnership. She could still be Laird – I’m not saying that shouldn’t be – I’m just saying I’d like to see more of a partnership than it appeared it was going to be. I also thought the issue with Hamish was resolved too quickly – like – out of the blue. Then, there was Simon and The Fox – will they make a return in future books? They seemed to be left hanging and I’d like to see them resolved.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Overall: 3.5 rounded to
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Basic plot:
Jenny Mackintosh is recruiting a Jacobite army. One night, her and her men come across Toran and his injured cousin. She attempts to recruit him, not knowing he’s on the side of the English and he goes along with it to find information for who is responsible for his mother’s death.
Give this a try if you want:
– The slowest, slowest burn. Kisses aren’t until halfway and anything more is after 75%
– 1745 time period – Jacobite Rebellion, dragoons, and Bonnie Prince Charlie
– Mid to high steam – it doesn’t feel super hot because it’s all crammed at the end, but there are 5 full scenes
– Highlander hero and strong highland heroine – heroine leads her men and recruits for the rebellion
My thoughts:
I am glad I listened to this one on audio. I tried to read it when it first came out and there was just so much action and I kept waiting for the romance and eventually put it down. I don’t mind that as much with audio so I was able to give it a second chance and find enjoyment in the story.
This story takes place over a fair amount of time. This isn’t an instalove bam they’re married and The End after a weekend. It’s a slow growth of trust, relationship building, sharing a bit more of themselves each time they meet. This story takes place in 1745, in the heart of the Jacobite rebellion. As I just had watched the first season of Outlander, it felt very similar – and I love that season so overall that worked for me. I will admit I also just couldn’t stop thinking about the real history and that cast a bit of a cloud over the whole thing.
There’s a lot of action. A lot of fighting. A lot of running, plotting, strategy. The romance is slower, the trust having to built up, second guessed, built up again…I did get a bit frustrated with that. But, once they are together, and fully committed to each other, it was just so, so beautiful. I had to knock it up to 4 stars just for how amazing, romantic, and breathtaking I felt their love was at the end.
Action packed, sexy, fun and emotionally thrilling journey filled with exciting and engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. Really enjoyed this highly entertaining adventure from beginning to end.
The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight is book one in her Prince Charlie’s Angels series. This new series features heroines protecting Jacobite soldiers or otherwise fighting for the cause.
Jenny Mackintosh “Mistress J” and Toran Fraser are on opposite sides of the Jacobite rebellion. Mistress J is a rebel recruiting an army for Prince Charles Stuart, while Toran is a Loyalist aiding King George’s government. Jenny discovers Toran apparently fleeing from the English and aids in his escape. Surprisingly, he then declares solidarity with the Jacobite cause and dedicates himself to her efforts to gather men and supplies. Jenny and Toran immediately feel the flames of passion but refuse to allow something so shallow deter their beliefs in their individual causes.
This was my first book by Eliza Knight and I enjoyed the experience. The plot and characters are strong and believable. I give The Rebel Wears Plaid 4 out of 5 stars. I deducted one star because I wish there was more romance. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy historically accurate historical romance.
My thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.
The Rebel Wears Plaid (Prince Charlie’s Angels Book 1) by Eliza Knight 4.5 Stars!
I loved this story! The storyline Is chalked full of history during the Jacobite uprisings where rebellions and wars were fought in an attempt to restore the English/Scottish throne to the House of Stewart. With a English king on the throne, Scottish clans frequently traded loyalties, making it almost impossible to know who could be trusted at any given time. This is a creative and captivating storyline with twist and turns, spies, danger, secret betrayals, split family loyalties, and power struggles that keep you riveted to the end!
I absolutely love theses engaging characters who are wonderfully created to be undoubtedly tough and formidable yet grounded, intelligent, and delightfully witty. Toran is a highlander warrior who has crossed the lines between the English and the Jacobites in the name of revenge. Only he becomes attracted to a formidable woman warrior known as Lady J who just happens to be the one he’s come to seek revenge for killing his mother. Did I mention there’s a great steamy love story?! I recommend this as a must read!
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Content Notes:Adult content, with some explicit steamy open bedroom door romance descriptions. 4 out of 5 flames.
Book: The Rebel Wears Plaid
By Eliza Knight
Series:Prince Charlie’s Angels, #1
By Eliza Knight
Release Date: June 30, 2020
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of
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Overall Rating: 5 Star & 5 Kilts
1745 Inverness, Scotland
Toran Fraser had been influenced by his Uncle known as the Fox. He is a big deceiver and fabricator and is known as a traitor. He switches sides between the Scottish Jacobite rebels and the Sassenach English Loyalists for the upcoming rising. He was one of those traitors who sided against his own people, the ones his relatives and clan fought against. His Uncle had told him Scottish Rebels had murdered his mother viciously. He had been working with the vicious Sassenach Redcoat Captain Thomas Boyd at their garrison. It was only to get information and no one was supposed to get hurt. He finds out Boyd is a horrendous liar and plans to murder all the Fraser’s which is Toran’s clan! He suddenly saw his own cousin Archie was about to be murdered by this black guard Sassenach Captain! Toran couldn’t allow his own cousin to be murdered! Though Archie didn’t want to be saved by his traitorous cousin Toran who sided with English swine! Especially when so many Fraser’s would be executed. Toran knew they would both now be wanted by the Sassanach since it would be obvious Toran escaped with a Scottish Fraser prisoner!
This is where Toran meets the heroine of this story Jenny Mackintosh, known to Jacobites as Mistress J.. Toran wants revenge and thinks the rebels are responsible for Toran’s mother’s brutal death. As her name, Mistress J. was pinned to his mother’s naked battered body when returned to the Fraser clan in a pine box. Toran is now responsible and his younger siblings, his sister Isla and his brother Camdyn, both are orphans now. He had to care for them and knew Captain Boyd, leader of the English Garrison, would use his siblings to get to him. So he asked if he could get them to protect them, surprising him that she allowed it, to bring them to her castle, Cnàmhan Broch. It was obvious she did not trust him but was she kind and caring to his younger siblings. Yet this was the rebel he knew he had to murder to get his revenge for killing his sweet mother.
Yet soon Toran realizes how evil his Uncle is and his cousin Simon are where they were putting himself and his siblings in mortal danger. He soon puts his thoughts of revenge to questions, seeing how Jenny cares for everyone. Now realizing his heroic mother was a Jacobite hero sacrificing herself to keep the rebels safe! This was including her best friend who was Jenny’s mother. A woman Jenny admired greatly, yet feels so betrayed when she realized Toran wanted to kill her and her Rebels. He has a lot to prove even though they had been so attracted to each other and he had greatly admired Jenny even before he knew the truth. Though Jenny’s second in command and cousin Dirk can see right through him and swears he will tell Jenny. Yet Toran makes the ultimate sacrifice to prove his loyalty and love and now knows he is a true Jacobite rebel and on the right side to put The Bonnie Royal Stuart’s on the throne, and send that German King back where he came from!
On top of this Jenny’s two best girl friends Annie Macpherson is a healer of the rebels and her other friend Fiona MacBean is a spy. All on the rebel side to help the Jacobite cause. Another huge problem is Jenny’s brother Hamish, who is a huge disappointment and big traitor. He is on the side of the English loyalists, siding with King George and Captain Boyd. He is betraying their father and grandfather’s memories who were both executed years ago protecting their country and lands from the English! Jenny knows one day she might have to kill her own brother being on opposite sides of this war. However, the Sassenach’s have been hunting Mistress J. for the past two years with no success. She has been getting weapons and funds and finding more soldiers for the Jacobite cause. This even included her mother who had been Moire Fraser’s best friend before her wicked execution.
Yet she tried to back away from her feelings for Toran as they both knew they were falling in love. Yet they also knew both their lives might be ended by a Sassenach’s sword or pistol. Jenny felt responsible for so many and wanting to aid her Bonnie Prince in any way possible. Now she had news he was on Scottish soil and was doubly excited, will she ever meet her royal savior? Plus will she ever make a choice between duty and love? Now Toran no longer living on a double edged sword and knew his true path was by this woman’s side. Yet will she ever truly accept and forgive his past mistakes? Will the English ever find and capture Mistress J.? Will the Mackintosh siblings ever have the ultimate battle? Can she bring her brother in on the Jacobite’s side? Will Toran’s Uncle ever pay for his previous crimes? Will his Uncle’s son live or pay the price for his father’s crimes? Will Toran and Jenny ever let their guards down and let love in? Read and find out so much more in this reading masterpiece!
On a personal note I am just thrilled that Sourcebook publishers discovered author Eliza Knight’s amazing talent! As I found her myself ten years ago as an independent author at a New Jersey Romance Writers of American book signing. Eliza was very kind and gracious and was the first independent book I ever read. I fell in love with every book and character after that, as she became one of my most favorite authors. As she writes romantic and awe-inspiring stories about strong, braw, swoon-worthy heroes, and their beautiful, independent, brave, warrior, heroines. It has been an absolute delight and pleasure to get swept up in these powerful reads! As I can’t wait for the next installment in this “Prince Charlie’s Angels” series that I absolutely love!
This book is absolutely phenomenal as it checks all the boxes that historical romance readers love! If you are like me and love true historic figures in your fictional romance novels, then you will definitely love this book! Even Jenny and her two best friends Annie and Fiona are based on three important women in Scottish history, Lady Anne ( Farquharson) Mackintosh, Jenny Cameron and Lady Margaret Ogilvy. Of course this is all the author’s fictional story but it’s my favorite ingredients in a historical romance novel too. It just makes it that much more fun. Now you can read this as a stand alone book, but for me it makes me look forward to future stories in this powerful series.
The setting was absolutely unbelievable and perfect. The multi dimensional characters were absolutely brilliant. Even the clever secondary characters like Dirk was brilliant. I do hope this special cousin gets his own book in the future, as I really enjoyed him. The dialogue was fabulous and the many plots had my heart racing and gasping for air! I could never tell what was going to happen next with so many twists and turns in this magnificent book, a total nail biter in my opinion!
“The Rebel Wears Plaid” is a riveting, page turning, romantic suspense, mystery and adventure. It is also a historical journey that readers will absolutely love. It is filled with all the elements historical romance readers enjoy. From betrayal, disloyalty , politics, torture, murder, hatred, war, battle, death, treachery, deceiver, forgiveness, trust, faith and of course love. It is the type of book you will want to read again and again. A definite shelf keeper and future best seller in my opinion.
“The Rebel Wears Plaid” by Eliza Knight is one of my favorite reads for 2020! I absolutely and unequivocally loved this book so much! I can’t recommend it enough!
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Lady Jenny Macintosh aids her mother in managing their clan’s holdings, in her brother’s absence, but at night she rides out to recruit soldiers and gather supplies and funds to support the Jacobite rebellion. Known as Mistress J, she commands she respect of the men she leads. When one such nighttime excursion leads her to cross paths with a handsome warrior of questionable loyalties, her decisions become more important than ever.
Toran Fraser isn’t focused on the bigger picture of who sits on the Scottish throne. His mother was violently killed by Jacobite rebels and he’s out for revenge. When Jenny asks him to join her cause, he accepts her offer, hoping to finally uncover the truth and begins to wonder if everything he believes is based on a lie.
This book is very much a slow burn and more action-based than romance. I have no problem with action in a romance, in fact, I like it, but this one did have a LOT. Some of those action scenes and plot lines that were introduced in them just sort of fizzled out and weren’t revisited and I felt like we didn’t get enough of a break from all the anxiety of battles, like this book was trying to do too much at once. The slow burn between Toran and Jenny was definitely a nice source of tension, but it went on too long with her pulling him in and pushing him away too much for me and I don’t think we got enough time with them together. Despite Jenny’s continuous hot and cold behavior toward him and the fact that he started out mostly on the wrong side of things, Toran wound up being a lovely and devoted hero, though I do wish we’d seen Jenny give him a bit more of that same care and consideration and earlier on. There was a lot left open-ended for the next book and I enjoyed this one enough to continue the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight
Prince Charlie’s Angels #1
Introducing a new series set in Scotland during the Jacobite-Loyalist tussle we find Lady Jenny Mackintosh and Toran Fraser dealing with a whole lot of problems. Toran has been lead to believe that his mother was killed by the Jacobites and because of this is working for the Loyalists while trying to get justice for his mother. Jenny is a stalwart Scottish woman who believes Bonny Prince Charlie and not a George should be on the throne. It will be a tussle with ups and downs, skirmishes and battles, family to deal with and keep safe and a bit of romance in the brewing.
What I liked:
* Jenny: strong, dedicated to the cause and a good leader
* Toran: a man who cares for his family and wants justice for his mother BUT is willing to see the truth if/when it is presented to him
* The history of the story
* The introduction to a new series
* The writing
* Finding out after googling that the story I thought might be implausible had historical females from the past who were in fact active in the Jacobite cause
* Looking forward to more in the series
What I did not like:
* That the occupying English were so cruel to the Scots
* Knowing that what was in the story was only a glimpse of what really took place
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Sousrcebooks for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
Jenny Mackintosh is the head of her clan and she is a Jacobite Her brother, Hamish was supposed to be the laird but he betrayed his clan and joined the English. She was always afraid of having to meet him on the battlefield. She was not sure what she would do. Her mother was heartbroken when he left. She spent a lot of time recruiting men, supplies, and weapons for when Prince Charlie landed. During one of her nightly forays for recruits, she ran across two men who looked like they were running, all wet and badly injured. She brought both men to a croft hidden in the woods. Archie had been beaten up, had a broken arm, and bruises and cuts all over. Toran seems to be o.k. She brings them to the castle and introduces them around, gets a healer, and feeds them. Toran Fraser is an English sympathizer. While visiting the garrison he sees his cousin, who is shackled with his hands behind him. He had been dragged by a horse and viciously beaten. He can not let his cousin be executed. He must make a decision. He believes his mother was murdered by the rebels. He did not trust them. Mistress J, the leader of the rebels did not trust him, she had too many to take care of.
I so enjoyed this book. It was exciting, scary, and had lots of action. The characters didn’t trust easily but when there is so much dishonesty. You have to go with your gut feeling. I think the characters are well written and very interesting. The beauty of Scotland is explained in the descriptions of the green lush woods even when covered by snow. The story flowed smoothly and easily. It also grabs from the very first page and does not let you go till the end. I highly recommend it for the over eighteen bunch.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.
I absolutely love the concept of this new series based on some of the real-life women of the Jacobite rebellion. The three women we meet in this book nickname themselves ‘Prince Charlie’s Angels’, and the heroine of this book is Jenny, sister of a clan laird who’s gone over to the despised English cause. Jenny is determined not to betray her beloved Scotland, though, and has worked for the cause to become the leader of a large band of rebels, gathering arms and supplies in preparation for the prince’s return.
Toran Fraser is… less decided about where his loyalties lie. The head of his clan is a notorious turncoat, working for whichever side looks to be dominant at any given time, and his mother’s death was laid at the door of none other than Mistress J… the rebel leader whose identity he has just discovered. And who has just saved his life after he rescued his cousin from execution.
There are some strange dichotomies in the way Jenny’s character is written; she’s a rebel warrior, leader of men, skilled fighter, brilliant chess player and strategist… blushing, innocent virgin… the switch is honestly a bit jarring. Honestly, I’d have preferred Jenny as maybe a widow a few years older, it would have made more sense with the rest of her personality traits. I really did like, however, the way Toren chose to accept and support her as leader, basically saying he was happy to do things however she needed them done. It made me buy into their relationship completely.
Unfortunately, there’s one massively glaring flaw in reading Scottish romances set during the early years of the Jacobite rebellion, and that flaw is called Culloden. It’s a spectre on the horizon anyone who knows their history just can’t ignore, and it means I cannot fully buy into any happily ever after which doesn’t take the reader past 1746 and show the couple finding some way to a safe future together. Now, it’s possible the author will get that far in the timeline with this series and give us a happy ending we can believe in, but right now, the HEA has too finite a life for my liking.
Overall, this is pretty solid, but the uncertain future and the contradictions in Jenny’s character mean it’s not getting top marks from me. I’ll give it four stars.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this title via NetGalley.
The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight
The Jacobite & Loyalist uprisings were like that of the Civil War where families were against family and friends against friend! How could you know for sure that your trusted neighbor or family members were not luring you into a trap?
Eliza Knight as a awesome author decided to take the side of the Jacobites which meant they backed the belief that the Bonnie Prince Charles Stuart and his family should be the one to not only be at the helm of Scotland, but England as well! On the other hand the Loyalists felt that King George, a Sassenach should remain as England’s King and should also rule Scotland because the clans can’t stop fighting amongst themselves and so how can they even rule their own country!
There is one clan that was loyal to the Stuart’s until the brother became the Laird and then he went behind everyone’s back and made deals with the Loyalists that caused a major split. His sister, Jenny started doing undercover raids as Mistress J and was one of the best rebel fighters that she became known as Prince Charlie’s Angels! Her brother Hamish had no clue at first that he was searching out to destroy his own sister.
Jenny met Toran Fraser during one of her recruitment forays and at first he was a Loyalist because of lies and murder committed by his own uncle against his mother. Toran soon became an allay to Jenny and was ready to help her wherever was needed because of his love!
War and lies can destroy people, but love will endure!
The adventures and the life lessons learned in this book is worth the read and time plus the author has written a great book. Granted the Jacobites don’t ultimately win the overall war, but they do win some very key battles!
I received a advanced copy from netgally and I am willing writing my words and opinions!
The Rebel wears plaid-Jenny has decided to fight for the prince who should be king like her father before her. She can fight like a man and has gathered an army. She helps Toran who thinks she’s the one who changed his families life long ago. He soon finds out just how much she really will. Strong characters with romance thrown in.
Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight is the First book in the Prince Charlie’s Angels Series. This is the story of Toran Fraser and Jenny Mackintosh. Jenny secretly works to support the Jacobite rebellion when her brother who is the Lair supports the English King George. Toran is a supporter along with working for the English King but he has plans to bring justice to the person who killed his mom. Toran believes that is the Jacobite support…one in particular… Mistress J. This was a action packed book that kept me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. I plan on reading more from this author.
Fall into the wonderful world created by Eliza Knight and expect adventure, intrigue and a braw hero and feisty heroine!
I the title of the series does not draw you in, the strong woman represented will. Jenny Mackintosh is one of those “Angels” who has two sides. The by day leader and taking care of her estate turns into a leader of Jacobite rebels, raising money and toting weapons to help get Prince Charlie back on the thrown.
Roran Frasier is on the other side wanting to take out the Jacobites, that is until her runs into Jenny, he somehow gets pulled into her agenda.
Such an exciting story as only the fabulous Eliza Knight can create and trust me, once you start you might as well be ready to stay because you will want to read right through until the end!
Toran Fraser is hell-bent on taking down the Jacobites. On a late-night mission, he’s intercepted by a woman known only as “Mistress J,” who’s determined to put Prince Charlie back on the throne of Scotland. Toran can’t resist her appeal—especially with her pistol pointed at his heart—and suddenly finds himself joining the rebellion…
By day, highborn Jenny Mackintosh runs her estate in the Highlands. By night, she’s one of Prince Charlie’s Angels—three woman determined to get Prince Charlie on the throne. Scoffing at mortal danger, she raises coin, delivers weapons, and recruits soldiers for the rebellion. When she encounters a handsome Highlander who is clearly on the run, she is more than a little intrigued. She isn’t expecting to be his enemy. We meet all three ladies, Annie, a healer, Fiona, a messenger and Jenny Mackintosh a leader who has gathered her own army to fight for Prince Charlie.
Overall I enjoyed the book but there were questions raised which weren’t answered – so I hope these are addressed in the rest of the series. I loved Toran but only felt lukewarm towards Jenny as everything was black & white to her & I couldn’t totally believe that they would actually have a HEA that would last. However I was drawn into the book & it held my interest all the way through
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is the first book in a series that features strong Scottish Heroines fighting to put Prince Charles Stuart on the throne of the united Scotland & England. The English are very against this uprising and this story takes place when the prince made an attempt at the throne. I found it an interesting story that deals with impassioned beliefs and divided loyalties.
Lady Jenny MacKintosh is holding the clan together while her brother Hamish has gone to fight for England’s King George after the death of their father the clan chief. Lady Jenny and the clan firmly support Charles Stuart who they see as the rightful heir to the throne. She recruits soldiers at night under the guise of Mistress J. While out recruiting she and her men stumble on Toran Frazer and his cousin Archie who have just escaped from the British fort. Though she’s not sure of their loyalty she hides them from the dragoons because no one should suffer in their hands.
Toran Fraser is a man consumed with revenge. His Great-Uncle is the clan chief who’s alliances swing back and forth between Scotland and England. Toran is playing for the English at the moment to try to find out who tortured and killed his mother. His uncle says the rebel scots did it but he wonders because his mother was one of them. He rescues his cousin from the fort when he finds out the captured Fraser’s are going to be shot instead of just questioned. When he falls into Mistress J’s hands he thinks she the one responsible for his mother’s death. He pretends to be a rebel to find out the truth. The more he sees her in action the more he realizes his uncle lied.
This story is one filled with finding strength of convictions, character and choosing sides. I was drawn into the story watching how Toran and Jenny grew to trust and understand each other and the drive of the Scottish people for freedom to live without oppression.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5 stars
If you like a strong, courageous, fearless warrior/leader heroine, who is unconditionally dedicated to her Scottish kinsmen and country in their efforts to put Prince Charles on the throne, you are going to love Mistress J (aka Jenny). She’s been a stealthy, lethal, female Robin Hood type force to be reckoned with for some time, folks. Goodness, I think even Napoleon Bonaparte would be jealous of the admiration, loyalty, and sheer iron will she embodies and instills in her comrades. Though duty comes before anything else, Toran, the hero, is the first person to tug at those strings of commitment hard enough to make her begin to long for more out of her Jacobite burden laden life.
Much of this story line has this main couple dancing around and even squaring off at times as they slowly but surely get to know each other. Toran has got some deep rooted issues and answers he must get before he can walk the walk he’s destined to make, which happens to be by this heroine’s side.
Though sizzling hot chemistry is apparent from the get go, it isn’t until almost 80% this couple get some graphic smexy time together. I actually didn’t overly mind sharing main couple connecting time together with the day to day happenings as subplots kept developing/unfolding around them. Probably because I still felt they were bonding as a couple long before they ever locked lips. That’s unusual for me, my fellow Scottish romance book loving friends. I’m usually quite jealous of any time that takes the spotlight off the main couple’s romance. Considering I did absolutely love this powerhouse of a leading lady, I definitely couldn’t get enough of her character.
As usual this author’s writing flowed seamlessly and kept me engaged. Here’s to hoping book 2, Truly Madly Plaid, will be just as entertaining. It will feature Annie, a healer friend of Jenny’s.
Title: The Rebel Wears Plaid, Series: Prince Charlie’s Angels (Book 1), Author: Eliza Knight, Pages: 384, pub date: 6/30/20, stand-alone but part of a series, strong/courageous leader/warrior heroine, comes to a realization hero, no OW/OM drama, no cheating, no love triangle, slow burn, a couple graphic smex scenes late in book.
Book 1 – The Rebel Wears Plaid (Jenny & Toran), 6/30/20, Pages: 384
Book 2 – Truly, Madly Plaid (Annie & Craig), 12/29/20, Pages: 384
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
I love this time period the about Jacobite rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie, great new series about these ladies called Charlies Angels. Lady Jenny Mackintosh is a rebel whose know as Mistress J by all the rebels, she’s a lady by day and a rebel by night. She rescues Toran Fraser and his cousin one night and takes to safety. Toran is hell-bent on taking down the Jacobite’s responsible for his mother’s death especially one Mistress J who’s responsible for his mother’s death. A captivating story of spies and divided loyalist as these two navigate the waters of Jacobite rebellion and falling love with the enemy. An excellent story I loved and I voluntarily wrote a review.