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CLAIMED BY A HIGHLANDER (THE DOUGLAS LEGACY Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Margaret Mallory (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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THE DOUGLAS LEGACY
The Douglas sisters, beauties all, are valuable pawns in their family's bitter struggle to control the Scottish Crown. But when their enemies strike, each Douglas lass will find she’s been left to face them alone.

CLAIMED BY A HIGHLANDER
Lady Sybil Douglas’s fall from court favorite to royal enemy is swift after her brothers are charged with treason and flee Scotland. When a huge Highland warrior appears claiming they are bound by a marriage contract, she’s desperate enough to ride off with him. She’ll worry later about how to escape the wedding.

The last thing Rory MacKenzie needs is a pampered Lowlander wife. He traveled to Edinburgh in the hope of dissolving the ill-begotten marriage contract. But now that the Douglas men have abandoned his would-be bride, he’s honor-bound to protect her.

Sybil and Rory fight scorching passion on their perilous journey to the MacKenzie castle, where murder and intrigue await. When everything is at risk, will they rely on each other and claim their unexpected love before it’s too late?
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National Readers' Choice Award Winner, Best Historical Romance: CLAIMED BY A HIGHLANDER "Every single time I open one of her books I remember why I fell in love with Scotland, why I fell in love with the Highlands, and most of all I remember why I fell in love in the first place." Fresh Fiction on THE RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDERS series

"[R]omance, historic detail, and red-hot passion...[Readers will] root for two strong protagonists who bravely face danger at every turn." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on THE CHIEFTAIN

4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK! "Mallory imbues history with a life of its own, creating a deeply moving story...Her sensuous and highly passionate tale grabs the reader and doesn't let go." RT Book Reviews on THE GUARDIAN

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HHAYR3Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 25, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4249 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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Margaret Mallory, a recovering lawyer, is thrilled to be writing adventurous tales with sword-wielding heroes rather than briefs and memos. Since abandoning the law for romance, she's become a USA Today bestselling author, and her Scottish and medieval romances have won numerous honors, including National Readers' Choice Awards, RT Book Reviews' Best Scotland-Set Historical Romance, and a RITA© nomination.

Margaret lives with her husband in the beautiful (and rainy) Pacific Northwest. Now that her children are off on their own adventures, she spends most of her time with her handsome Highlanders, but she also likes to hike and travel. You can find information about Margaret’s books, photos of Scotland, historical tidbits, and links to Margaret on Facebook and Twitter on her website, www.MargaretMallory.com. She loves to hear from readers!

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Mary Gramlich
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book every historical reader will cherish
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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Sybil Douglas has been forced to live a less than acceptable life since her family has spread to the wind in either exile or marriage. Hoping for a miracle and praying for salvation the last thing she needed was a man claiming he had a contractual obligation to marry her. Sybil wanted nothing to do with Rory MacKenzie but at this particular moment in her life he was all she could count on.

Rory needed to make a match for himself that would benefit his clan not his heart but one look at Sybil and all thoughts of what he should do vanished with what he was going to do. The travels they were making to get to his home and seal their eternal deal was long and treacherous but Sybil and Rory were going to make it happen even with the devil hounding their every step forward. Sybil knew what was coming after her but Rory was not quite so forthcoming until he discovered the tragedy that had befallen his family and that with the right Laird now gone the wrong one was about to make a play for power.

Rory and Sybil fight for their lives, try to control the explosive passion between them to no avail, and prove they have each other’s back no matter what. Rory forms his plans to control his clan and with Sybil by his side knows he has a soul mate, or does he. Sybil has been with holding some critical information that when revealed proves she may be more deceptive than dependable and Rory wonders if he is just another pawn in plans for a future that does not include him. Love however tends to give you a clearer view of reality and when the fight becomes fact it is Sybil by his side proving herself to Rory and his clan.

Margaret Mallory weaves tales of delight with the perfect combination of romance, story, and characters to carry every reader from page one to the finale.
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Pamela B. Hermano
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first in the series *BEWARE SPOILERS IN REVIEW*
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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This is actually a 3.5 star rating. But I was feeling generous and gave it a 4. *BEWARE SPOILERS BELOW* The book really started out strongly. The best parts of the book were when Sybil and Rory were fleeing together, just the two of them from the queen's men. I thought the author did a great job building the relationship between the two and the chemistry was there as well. The book moves at a steady pace and I was never bored. That being said, the obstacles to the romance aspect in the novel never really felt like obstacles. The whole thing about Sybil not wanting to tell Rory about the false marriage contract went on for too long. She could have, at the very least disclosed it by the time he left her at her sister's place. The whole thing about the illegitimate son just came out of nowhere, but it wasn't like an interesting twist... it just felt like it came out of nowhere. And what's with all the illegitimate kids nowadays in romance novels? There really was no reason for Rory to withhold that bit of information from Sybil. I mean, it's sort of explained in the novel that he didn't believe the boy was his, but come on... if the boy resembled him as much as the description in the book says he does, then that just makes Rory come across as really dumb. And in my opinion, Rory needed to do a hell of a lot more groveling after the humiliation he put Sybil through by not disclosing that he had an illegitimate son or at least a possible one. And especially after the self righteous stance he took after Sybil confessed about the marriage contract. I mean, at least she was the one to tell him about the deceit. He couldn't even be bothered and she had to find out in the worst way possible by seeing a mini replica of him in the boy, in front of everyone. If you ask me, Rory didn't deserve her. I was also hoping to see Allison and David again from the first (and far superior) book, and so I was disappointed they didn't make even a brief appearance. I'm hoping the next book is about Sybil's sister Margaret. I was very interested in her story the moment she was introduced in the novel. The author is very talented and her words flow smoothly, no editing errors and the characters are still engaging (when they're not doing something stupid). I guess I just expected more after I enjoyed the first book so much.
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Angel Lady Suellen
5.0 out of 5 stars Claimed by a High Lander.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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Enjoyed a good story line. Great characters, such a great stories. Waiting to read more books from Margaret Mallory. Story of Scotland battle with woman being protected.
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NavyWave62
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 STARS - NASTY VILLAINS
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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This is the 2nd book of the series, and it is very suspenseful. At times, I became upset with the secret's they kept from each other. I especially don't like it when one gets upset when the secret is revealed, but they are holding a secret too, very hypocritical!

In book 1 and also this one, the h's mother gives them a pendant to protect them. I've now read two books in the series, and the pendant hasn't saved either sister from harm. Not sure what good it is - lol.

Our h is very smart and understands political nuisances and guided the H when his temper would get the better of him. They certainly didn't have problems in the bedroom - mildly described - rated 4 out of 5 heat level.

I enjoyed the secondary character's too. The Lord's name is used a few times in vain, so be warned. I did enjoy the ending and epilogue. There isn't any cheating, no cliffhanger for our couple, but you are left wondering about the h's sister (next story is about her). We get HEA, romance builds slowly and as I stated in my Subject line - nasty villains.

I can't improve on the blurb, but just stating what you may get out of reading it. (ljb)
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aly
4.0 out of 5 stars Extra special highland romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
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An excellent story, but angstier than the previous one.
Two errors. One in chapter 23 when he declares she's a McDonald now, instead of saying MacKenzie. And one typo in chapter 28 using 'her' for 'he'.
Such a good story with wonderful characters, a superior and full plot, and well resolved.
It is so refreshing to read a book by an intelligent author. There is a good epilogue, and I appreciated the historical notes that are included. Highly recommend this book!
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Darlene Summers
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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Loved this second in this series. Again be prepared to lose sleep, you know the just one more chapter thought
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Kera
3.0 out of 5 stars Just Okay
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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This was an okay read. It was very predictable and had a lot more conflict than it probably needed. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
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C.C. Coldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! So addictive!
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2019
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Just finished reading Claimed by a Highlander by Margaret Mallory. LOVED IT! I will admit, I started out a bit skeptical...a tall, red haired, fierce Highlander that was an expert fighter...oh, no...this wasn’t going to be a piece of “Outlander” fanfiction that was retooled into its own novel, was it? I’m happy to say that OH NO, IT WAS NOT! Both Rory and Sybil are fully fleshed out characters. They are flawed and interesting and their motives are complex. The plot is multi-layered with several different sub-plots so it avoids being simply a romance story; treason and backstabbing and intrigue abound, which also help to move the story along. Lots of secondary characters populate this world but they are also fully developed. The setting is rich and described in detail. This is Book 2 of the Douglas Legacy series (I confess, I didn’t read Book 1) but I feel it absolutely can be read as a stand-alone novel. Thoroughly enjoyed!
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L. R. Shear
5.0 out of 5 stars So romantic, what an adventure!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2018
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I really liked Lady Sybil Douglas when I first read about her in the first book of this series and she did not disappoint in her own love story with Rory MacKenzie the very dashing, stubborn and handsome hero of this tale. This a fabulously romantic and passionate tale takes you on a fast adventure with twists and turns in every chapter. Sybil is a complete contrast to Rory, which adds humour to this wonderful adventure. Beautiful, optimistic, intelligent and wise to the ways of how to get the best from people and how the game is played, the contrast between these two is enchanting. There is a lot of humour in this story with witty dialogue, which Margaret seems to specialise in. Margaret has a wonderful gift for making you wonder what will happen next and her historical research is fascinating, especially when you realise that some of these people, families and stories are based on true fact. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Heroine with an gift for strategy
Reviewed in Australia on June 25, 2019
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This is a very entertaining road trip story that has a heroine with a spine. Set against the political turmoil of Middle Ages Scotland its about Sybil a woman from a political family who is a pawn in her family’s power games. She is rescued by Rory, a young laird who won her in a card game with her brothers 8 years earlier. Despite this bad first impression, Rory has lots of muscles and raw sex appeal so of course she travels with him to his home. Yet she is keeping a secret from him that could shatter their budding relationship.

It’s the politics that dominate this action packed adventure. There are Machiavellian characters left right and centre. But the central romance is strong enough to hold the story together.

While this is excellent reading it’s hard not to draw a comparison with medieval author Kathryn Le Veque, whose books are less sophisticated yet more real as well. With each K le V novel you feel as if you have visited a fascinating grimy 3 dimensional universe. Not so with Ms Mallory who is less visual as an author, but still very engaging.
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Wildfly56
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2022
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Links into historical facts as it weaves a romance with highland disputes and family feuds. All made for a great read. Thanks
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nature girl
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2017
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Margaret Mallory always supplies a great travel romantic adventure.
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