The Rogue of Islay Isle
(Highland Isles Series)
By
Heather McCollum
Cullen
Duffie, a Highland warrior and charming rogue, is the new chief of Clan
MacDonald. Determined to prove he’s not his father, Cullen works to secure his
clan against the English. When a woman washes onto Islay’s shores, Cullen
protects her from his uncles’ schemes.
Waking up
not knowing who she is or where she comes from, Madeleine is at the mercy of
the man who found her. Unable to speak from the swelling around her throat from
a rope tether, she learns as much as she can about the new world around her and
the powerful, sword-wielding Highlander who has sworn to protect her.
Through
dreams and flashes of her past, Madeleine begins to rebuild her memories. But
the more she recalls about the horror she escaped, the more she realizes the
jeopardy she is bringing to Islay, Clan MacDonald and the Highlander who has
captured her heart.
What did I think of the book?
How far would you go
to save the woman you love?
Being the
chief of Clan MacDonald brings with it prestige and great responsibility.
Cullen Duffie feels like he is balancing on the edge of a sword as he tries to
shoulder the responsibility of leadership. Not only that but there is a silent
threat of war between England and France. If there is even a whisper of Clan
MacDonald swearing allegiance to the French cause, then King Henry will not be
forgiving. The last thing Cullen wants
is to be found harbouring a mysterious French woman who was washed up on the
beach. But harbour her he must, for she is in desperate need of refuge and he
can not, in good conscience, turn his back on her.
Oh, I did
enjoy this book. The Rogue Of Islay is one of those books where you want to
shut out the world, curl up under a blanket and just read! Heather McCollum transported me back to 16th
Century Scotland, and for a while, I was more than happy to stay there!
Madeleine
"Rose" came across as a very strong heroine, despite all the terrible
abuse that she has had to endure. She tries desperately hard to piece together
her memories, even though she fears what she might discover about herself when
she remembers. I thought her character was beautifully drawn and very real in
the telling.
Likewise,
Cullen was drawn with great skill. He has to do right by his clan, but he also
has to do right by the woman that he has rescued. Cullen is honourable and not
one to be swayed by persuasive arguments. It would have been very easy for him
to abandon Rose, but he would never do something like that. So despite great
opposition from his uncles, he stays steadfast in his decisions. He has
promised Rose his protection, and that is the end of the matter.
The romance
between Rose and Cullen was tender at times, passionate at others. Their love
story is wonderful to read about and, more importantly, convincing!
The plot
really speeds up so much towards the end of the book that it was simply unputadownable.
If you are
looking for your next Highland Romance, then look no further than The Rogue Of
Islay by Heather McCollum. You won't be disappointed.
I Highly
Recommend.
Available for Pre-order
About the author
When she is not busy writing and answering calls of "Mom", she can be found educating women about ovarian cancer. She is a teal warrior herself and just finished slaying the ovarian cancer beast.
She currently resides with her very own Highland hero and three spirited children in the wilds of suburbia on the mid-Atlantic coast.
More information about Ms. McCollum and her books can be found at www.HeatherMcCollum.com
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