All this while feelings begin to build between Reid and Audrey. He threatens to out Reid’s political leanings and tarnish Audrey’s father’s reputation. Then they start getting blackmailed! A slimy man with a grudge against Audrey’s family wants Audrey’s fortune and her hand in marriage. Reid pushes her to marry even though she is very uncomfortable with the whole idea. But, she’s a woman, so that isn’t allowed. She wants to help run the mines her father founded because she cares about the workers and the town.

So Reid’s next plan? Marry her off!Īudrey is crushed by the death of her father. However, Audrey is 19 and a recent graduate from a finishing school. Reid is expecting a young girl he can ship off to boarding school.

His dying request is that Reid take over the care of his daughter, Audrey. On a return trip from meeting with Prince James in France, his ship is attacked and a passenger dies. Reid MacKenzie, Earl of Seaforth, is a Jacobite and has to hide his political leanings. The Highland Guardian is book 3 in the Lords of the Highland series but it is an absolute stand alone. But as Reid scours England for the most suitable husband, Audrey soon realizes the brave, brawny Scot is the only man she wants-though loving him means risking her lands, her freedom, and even her life. First this kilted brute tells Audrey her father is dead, and next he insists she marry.

Miss Audrey Kennet is stunned by the news. She's a ravishing, fully grown woman, and it's all he can do to remember his duty and not seduce her himself. His plan: send the child to boarding school as quickly as possible so he can continue his mission. During a harrowing battle at sea, the heroic Highlander makes a vow to a dying friend to watch over the man's daughter. Also in this series: The Highland Duke, The Highland Commander, The Highland Renegade, The Highland Earl, The Highland Rogue, The Highland LairdĪlso by this author: The Highland Duke, The Highland Commander, The Highland Chieftain, The Highland Renegade, The Highland Earl, The Highland Rogue, The Highland LairdĬaptain Reid MacKenzie, Earl of Seaforth, is a man of his word.

The Highland Guardian by Amy Jarecki