Cindy Reads Romance

Rating: 4.5

Description: Set in a dangerous time of religious and political upheaval and civil war, HIGHLAND REBEL tells the story of Catherine Drummond and Jamie Sinclair, two proud and lonely outcasts whose struggle for acceptance and survival draws them together in a partnership based on mutual interest that will transform them both. In so doing it transports the reader to Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the court of King James II, and the coffee houses, backstreets and taverns of seventeenth century London, while chronicling the brief reign of England’s last Stuart king...

Review: WOW. I've got to say, if you are looking for a romance, this book my not satisfy you. If you are looking for a larger than life, powerful story, it will satisfy. Okay, I admit, was a bit nervous reading this book after reading Broken Wing. I loved that book, and well, I had huge expectations for Ms. James. Thankfully, I had no reason to fear! Even though this book was so different, and I still really enjoyed it. I think the people who may not enjoy it, will have that problem.

Okay, let's talk Highland Rebel. While there were some romantic elements in this story, there are more historical. For the most part these story elements were extremely interesting, especially how Ms. James incorporated the main characters with actual historical events. It brought life to history! I was immersed in this era, the political intrigue, the friendship, the adventure, and wanting a happy ending for Jamie and Cat. As for me, I wanted more romance, and I wanted it sooner. Jamie was stubborn for too long, and Cat was waspish for too long! But in the end, it should not have been any other way between these two characters. Highland Rebel is a very different romance book, but one you will want to read.

Meet Jamie Sinclair, who wears multiple masks. Charmer, spy, rogue, he's a chameleon. Sometimes, even he, doesn't know who he is. One knee-jerk reaction, set an entire course for Jamie and Cat (his hellcat). Jamie meets the one person who can see past the mask. With Jamie unable to deal with the emotion of love, will he keep her or set her free?

Ms. James, you are the queen of Pulling My Emotional Heart Strings! Thank you!