200 pages in and haven't enjoyed it much... Sorry, but life's too short to spend reading lackluster books. ( )

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Akira Ayres has been a healer since the age of twelve. She finds a Scot with a terrible injury, a musket ball in his thigh. She wants to send for a doctor, but he insists that she remove it. Suddenly, they must flee from the enemy. In so doing, Akira is ever more determined to do anything she can to save his life. The Scot refers to himself as Geordie, desperate to keep the fact that he is the Duke of Gordon a secret. By so doing, this is the only way he can keep them safe.

This story has quite a twist to it. There is instant chemistry between Geordie and Akira. Why is this a Twist? It is because of him being a Duke and her being a Gypsy. In this Scottish Regency era, circumstances could not have been more impossible. While they are in flight, the fight is on. Geordie’s station is of utter importance. Although Akira has absolutely no idea who Geordie really is, her primary concern is that of her mother and three sisters. She is solely responsible for their survival. Her reputation may be at stake, especially when they do find refuge and she hears him referred to as “m’lord”.

Admittedly my knowledge of this time in history, especially with reference to social standing, is quite limited. Even so, I was rather enamored with this love story. As this is a historical romance, no doubt readers will, as I did, expect a happy ending. As in every romance story, there is conflict. Incredible desire and social standing, along with a particular issue Geordie is contending with, presents quite a challenge in this story.

In addition to this, there is nonstop action, and quite a bit of adventure. There are also several characters that we meet during the course of this series that we will no doubt meet again in future stories. As I was quite riveted to this story, it should come to no surprise that I read this book from cover to cover in one sitting, just as I did the next three stories!

This is the first book in the Akira Ayres has been a healer since the age of twelve. She finds a Scot with a terrible injury, a musket ball in his thigh. She wants to send for a doctor, but he insists that she remove it. Suddenly, they must flee from the enemy. In so doing, Akira is ever more determined to do anything she can to save his life. The Scot refers to himself as Geordie, desperate to keep the fact that he is the Duke of Gordon a secret. By so doing, this is the only way he can keep them safe.

This story has quite a twist to it. There is instant chemistry between Geordie and Akira. Why is this a Twist? It is because of him being a Duke and her being a Gypsy. In this Scottish Regency era, circumstances could not have been more impossible. While they are in flight, the fight is on. Geordie’s station is of utter importance. Although Akira has absolutely no idea who Geordie really is, her primary concern is that of her mother and three sisters. She is solely responsible for their survival. Her reputation may be at stake, especially when they do find refuge and she hears him referred to as “m’lord”.

Admittedly my knowledge of this time in history, especially with reference to social standing, is quite limited. Even so, I was rather enamored with this love story. As this is a historical romance, no doubt readers will, as I did, expect a happy ending. As in every romance story, there is conflict. Incredible desire and social standing, along with a particular issue Geordie is contending with, presents quite a challenge in this story.

In addition to this, there is nonstop action, and quite a bit of adventure. There are also several characters that we meet during the course of this series that we will no doubt meet again in future stories. As I was quite riveted to this story, it should come to no surprise that I read this book from cover to cover in one sitting, just as I did the next three stories!

This is the first book in the Lords of the Highland series. The other books that have been released are, The Highland Commander, The Highland Guardian and The Highland Chieftain. The Highland Renegade and The Highland Earl are due for publication in 2019. Reviews to follow. ( )

This is not my first Amy Jarecki novel, nor will it be my last. THE HIGHLAND DUKE is the first in her new series, Lords of the Highlands. And what a start it is! This book pulled me in and kept me captivated until the last page. I didn't want it to end. Seriously. I'm already looking forward to the next book, The Highland Commander.
This story centers around 2 people from very different social standings. Akira is a healer of Romany descent that lives in a thatched cottage and Geordie is the Duke of Gordon with plenty of land, properties and money. There's a good flow to the character development not too fast and yet not too slow. The story itself is just fantastic, it keeps you reading page after page. I really didn't have any idea how they were going to solve their "dilemma"!
I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone that loves Highlanders, Dukes, or anything historical!!

I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley for my honest unbiased review. ( )

I enjoyed the historical aspect and loved Akira. Geordie was a bit of an idiot though. Overall, good start to a new series and Amy Jarecki is a new to me author I plan to continue to read! ( )

This is not my first Amy Jarecki novel, nor will it be my last. THE HIGHLAND DUKE is the first in her new series, Lords of the Highlands. And what a start it is! This book pulled me in and kept me captivated until the last page. I didn't want it to end. Seriously. I'm already looking forward to the next book, The Highland Commander.
This story centers around 2 people from very different social standings. Akira is a healer of Romany descent that lives in a thatched cottage and Geordie is the Duke of Gordon with plenty of land, properties and money. There's a good flow to the character development not too fast and yet not too slow. The story itself is just fantastic, it keeps you reading page after page. I really didn't have any idea how they were going to solve their "dilemma"!
I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone that loves Highlanders, Dukes, or anything historical!!

I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley for my honest unbiased review. ( )