Duncan MacThomas is forced to marry Catherine Gillingham. Catherine had hopes of
marrying someone else but King Edward has made his decree and she must follow his dictates. Can two
people forced into wedlock find happiness during a very turbulent time? Catherine makes the best
of her situation. Her marriage is not what she would have wished for but she tries her best.
She is a product of her time and does what is expected of her. She bows to the wishes of her
King and her father. Duncan has spent his life fighting battles and spending inordinate amount
of time away from his home. Duncan is a man who has major issues due to his upbringing as well
as a very bad first marriage. He has never recovered from his experiences when he was fostered
out. He blames his father for it all thus they do not have a good relationship. Catherine
and Duncan are two stubborn people and both have a great capacity to love. Duncan fights his
attraction to Catherine and when all else fails, he abandons her at his home. These two characters
undergo extreme pain and anguish especially Catherine during the course of the story. She suffers
physically and emotionally from attacks on her by Duncan's enemies. Containing 396 pages,
Her Highland Rogue contains many secondary characters including Trevor, Catherine's brother and Tamara,
Duncan's sister. They provide sounding boards as well as support to the two leads throughout
the story. Characters from Ms. Burroughs? Highland Wishes also appear within this story.
It was wonderful to see how Grant and Victoria were doing. Her Highland Rogue is filled with
historical data and the author does a wonderful job of conveying the hardship of living in the
time period. This book definitely falls into the category of a sweeping historical romance
with two very enjoyable leads and a whole host of supporting characters. The twists and
turns as these two find their way is full of intrigue and the reader will be fully drawn into
their story. For those who love romances set in Scotland, pick up Her Highland Rogue as
well as Highland Wishes, you won't regret it!
Historical Romance
Susan T. - Fallen Angel Reviews
4 Angels
August 2005
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"Burroughs second book is a heart-stealer"
Leanne Burroughs' book Highland Wishes was a wonderful book. Her first, it was full of heart and so
much love - of storytelling, history, of Scotland. She did the amazing Hat Trick of winning the
2004 Laurie for Historical Romance. Since Highland Wishes, from a small press, won over all those
big named writers from the NYC power-publishers this says readers have found Burroughs and taken her to
their hearts. In her second book, Her Highland Rogue - you will be amazed at the growth of Burroughs
talent. Her craft continues to mature, making this story so emotional, so moving.
It's the sequel to Highland Wishes. Set in 1304, while Scotland is still struggling to keep their
independence, Edward Longshanks, the most ruthless king ever to sit on the English throne hopes to binds
Scottish nobles through lands and marriages. The latter comes to plague Duncan Mac Thomas. A
troubled man, a scarred man in many ways, the handsome Highlander finds his laird and father has
betrothed him to a rich English woman, with Edward's blessings. Only, Duncan is a man not to be
ruled. Despite his father's decree he accepts the marriage simply because he knows it will help
protect his clan from Longshanks and give them the much-needed coin to see Clan MacThomas survives
these troubled times. He may be forced to accept his English bride, but it doesn't mean he has to play
husband to the lass. He plans to wed, bed her to solidify the marriage, and then leave her in
the care of his clanspeople. Only, the arrogant Highlander comes to cropper with this English
beauty now his lady wife.
Catherine Gillingham was raised to obey her lord father. However, she is shocked to find her father
pledged her in marriage to a Scotsman. Unsure of this new man she now must call lord and husband,
she doesn't let it bend her gentle spirit. She is a quite woman, a woman trained to be proper in
all things. Underneath is a strength Duncan little expected, but soon comes to admire. In a
marriage neither wanted, they suddenly find themselves falling in love.
Edward hopes to control this Scots noble through the marriage, but no one bribes Duncan MacThomas.
When the call to save Stirling Castle comes, Duncan rises to the Scottish Banner, and along with Grant
Drummond (hero from Highland Wishes), they rush to save the castle from Edward's war machines, nearly
giving their lives to the cause.
Through the turbulent times, Duncan and Catherine learn to hold tight to each other, and fight the coming
storm that threatens to destroy them both.
Burroughs has a true love of Scotland (and being a Scot I think I'm a good judge of this). She writes
with amazing detail of the period and country. Only, it's through these two amazing characters she
brings to life where she really hits her stride. Catherine is a gentle soul, yet there is such
strength and determination in her. She is a heart- stealer. Duncan is pure Alpha male -
arrogant, handsome, sexy, but a fully realized man with scars from the past. Duncan will leave the
readers wanting their own Highland Rogue!
Reviewed by DeborahAnne MacGillivray
Posted June 26, 2005
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In one of my favourite periods in history Leanne Burroughs takes me back with her
emotionally charged novel about two characters that are deeply scarred by the trauma that has occurred
in their lives. I really enjoyed Her Highland Rogue; the novel was very descriptive and historically
accurate. Duncan was a battled and scarred man and unwilling to let anyone into his life. But
Catherine came along and he discovered that not everyone is out to get him. With time he opened up
to her and they grew together and let each other into their hearts. The novel setting is roughly 2
years in length and I could not possibly cover everything that happened in this novel. The secondary
characters were strong, forceful, insightful and offered a charm and humour to this novel that was
refreshing to read. While the villain is one of the vilest men I have ever come across in a Romance
Novel. He was a cold-hearted character with no remorse whatsoever and whenever he was in a scene,
I could feel chills run down my spine.
With rich history during this period to draw from, William Wallace, the overtaking of Stirling and the
crowning of Robert The Bruce. Leanne Burroughs weaves a powerful story of love and redemption.
Her Highland Rogue is a captivating and spine tingling read, filled with angst and inner torment.
It’s a wonderful love story and one that any medieval reader will love and cherish for years to come.
Reviewed by Laurel, The Mystic Castle
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