Download or read book Highlander s Challenge written by Jo Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting for her life, and the life of her client, Amelia Tucker, personal bodyguard, stumbles into an enchanted fountain and straight into the 16th century Scottish highlands. Kept under lock and key for her own good by a handsome highland warrior, Amelia - or Tuck as she prefers to be called - knows she has to find her way back to the 21st century to save her client. Too bad she'll leave her heart in the past when she goes ...

Download or read book Highlander written by Tim Newark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed historian Tim Newark tells the story of the Highlanders through the words of the soldiers themselves, from diaries, letters, and journals uncovered from archives in Scotland and around the world. At the Battle of Quebec in 1759, only a few years after their defeat at Culloden, the 78th Highlanders faced down the French guns and turned the battle. At Waterloo, High- landers memorably fought alongside the Scots Greys against Napoleon’s feared Old Guard. In the Crimea, the thin red line stood firm against the charging Russian Hussars and saved the day at Balaclava. Yet this story is also one of betrayal. At Quebec, General Wolfe remarked that, despite the Highlanders’ courage, it was “no great mischief if they fall.” At Dunkirk in May 1940, the 51st Regiment was left to defend the SOE evacuation at St Valery; though following D-Day, the Highlanders were at the forefront of the fighting through France. It is all history, now: Over the last decade the historic regiments have been dismantled, despite widespread protest. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book The Highlander s Challenge written by Madeline Martin and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes a steamy, suspenseful Scottish romance... Bridget de Vere wants nothing more than to kill the man who slew her brother on the battlefield, a man to whom she later finds herself betrothed. Marrying Aidan MacAllister is the perfect opportunity for her to get close enough to exact her revenge, except that the more she gets to know him, the harder it is to go through with her plan and the more she is drawn to the man she is supposed to hate. When passion and vengeance collide, can enemies become lovers, or are they destined to lose everything?

Download or read book Highlanders written by James MacKillop and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebellion was recurrent in the Highlands because the Gaels (Scoti) were an often-oppressed indigenous minority in the nation, Scotland, to which they gave their name. They spoke a language, Gaelic, few outsiders would learn, and had their own family and social system, the clans. Warfare was bloody, culminating in the catastrophe of Culloden Moor during the doomed quest to restore the Stuart kingship to all of Britain. Economic hardship, including the near-genocidal Clearances, in which tenant farmers were replaced with sheep, drove the Gaels from the glens and islands, so that most today live in the diaspora, including millions in North America. Although the Gaels lack a single genetic identity, they clearly draw from distinct roots in the Irish, Norse and Picts. Despite their hardship, the Gaels are also presented in romantic portrayals by the artistic elite of other nations. This book offers ways in which the reader might find roots and ancestry in unfamiliar terrain. Chapters discuss the landscape and language of the Highlanders, the rise of clans, feuds and invasions, and eventual emigration.

Download or read book Lectures on the mountains or The Highlands and Highlanders as they were and as they are by W G Stewart written by William Grant Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Our Southern Highlanders written by Horace Kephart and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Our Southern Highlanders by Horace Kephart

Download or read book At the Highlander s Mercy written by Terri Brisbin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captive of the clan To regain control of his fractured clan Robert Matheson must take Lilidh MacLerie hostage as a bargaining tool. But Lilidh is no ordinary captive. She's the woman he once loved--and rejected Rob's touch is etched permanently into her memory and, unaware that he was forced to repudiate their love, Lilidh has never forgotten the man who broke her heart all those years ago. Now, looking into the eyes of her captor, she no longer recognizes this fearsome leader. She should be afraid--there's no telling what he will do. But something about him excites and unnerves her in equal measure....

Download or read book Flight of the Highlanders written by Ken McGoogan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Ken McGoogan tells the story of those courageous Scots who, ruthlessly evicted from their ancestral homelands, were sent to Canada in coffin ships, where they would battle hardship, hunger and even murderous persecution. After the Scottish Highlanders were decimated at the 1746 Battle of Culloden, the British government banned kilts and bagpipes and set out to destroy a clan system that for centuries had sustained a culture, a language and a unique way of life. The Clearances, or forcible evictions, began when landlords—among them traitorous clan chieftains—realized they could increase their incomes dramatically by driving out tenant farmers and dedicating their estates to sheep. Flight of the Highlanders: The Making of Canada intertwines two main narratives. The first is that of the Clearances themselves, during which some 200,000 Highlanders were driven—some of them burned out, others beaten unconscious—from lands occupied by their forefathers for hundreds of years. The second narrative focuses on resettlement. The refugees, frequently misled by false promises, battled impossible conditions wherever they arrived, from the forests of Nova Scotia to the winter barrens of northern Manitoba. Between the 1770s and the 1880s, tens of thousands of dispossessed and destitute Highlanders crossed the Atlantic —prototypes for the refugees we see arriving today from around the world. If today Canada is more welcoming to newcomers than most countries, it is at least partly because of the lingering influence of those unbreakable refugees. Together with their better-off brethren—the lawyers, educators, politicians and businessmen—those indomitable Highlanders were the making of Canada.

Download or read book The Trouble with Highlanders written by Mary Wine and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She has hardly any choices left, and they're all dangerous... With her clan on the wrong side of the struggle for the Scottish throne, heiress Daphne Macleod, once the toast of the court, is out of options. Norris Sutherland, heir to the Earl of Sutherland, once helped Daphne escape an unwanted betrothal, but she walked away from him without a backward glance. Now after her fall from privilege and on the run from a vicious clan leader who wants to marry her, then murder her for her (supposed) hidden fortune, Daphne needs Norris more than ever. But he may be lost forever...unless she can somehow convince him to forgive her. A romantic tale of the Scottish highlands, readers of Lora Leigh, Connie Brockway and Amanda Scott will be waiting to be swept up in this 15th century Scottish Historical Romance. The Sutherlands Scottish Highlander series: The Highlander's Prize, Book #1 The Trouble With Highlanders, Book #2 How To Handle A Highlander, Book #3 The Highlander's Bride Trouble, Book #4 What readers are saying about The Trouble With Highlanders: "It is a love story and a struggle of trust between lovers, family and clan." "love, romance, laughter, tears, heartbreak, anger, fighting, mystery, intrigue, and a very interesting ending!!" "steamy romance and intrigue." "Historical romance is truly alive and well" "the passion these two characters shared that developed into such a beautiful romance." "Power, Romance, and Action! What else do you need?" "an EXCITINGLY SEXY Highlander romance" What reviewers are saying about The Trouble With Highlanders: "Wine's crisp writing, intricate plot, and deep insights into clan politics make this a fun and satisfying read " —Booklist "I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good sizzling Highland romance." —Swept Away By Romance "Magical...Mary Wine keeps the adrenaline pumping with sizzling love scenes."—Long and Short Reviews "An exciting, sexy tale...action-packed, suspense-filled historical romance."—Romance Junkies "This fabulous story...will remind you why Scottish highlanders are incredibly sexy."—The Romance Reviews What everyone is saying about Mary Wine's Scottish Highland Historical Romances: "NOT TO BE MISSED."—Lora Leigh, New York Times #1 bestselling author "Whenever I pick up a book by Mary Wine I know I'm going to be engrossed in the story for hours. 4.50 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick" —Night Owl Reviews "Satisfying, sexy, and well-written romance" —Historical Novels Review "Mary Wine...makes the reader feel the primal, sexual attraction of the hero and heroine." —Long and Short Reviews "Mary Wine brings history to life with major sizzle factor."—Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author of For Duty's Sake "Dramatic and vivid...Scorching love scenes threaten to set the sheets aflame."—Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Download or read book Enchanted by the Highlander written by Lecia Cornwall and published by Swerve. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enchanted by the Highlander is the fourth book in a charming and enchanting Scottish series that reimagines fairytales by Lecia Cornwall. Gillian MacLeod is shy and quiet, the least likely of all her sisters to seek out excitement and adventure. But on a moonlit night at a masquerade ball, Gillian steals a kiss from a mysterious stranger, knowing she’ll never see him again. John Erly, disowned by his noble English father, started a new life in Scotland. Most people are suspicious of the foreign mercenary and he does everything is his power to avoid romantic entanglements. But he can’t forget the bewitching beauty who kissed him in the dark, and stole his heart, even though he has no idea who she might be. A year later, John is given the duty of escorting Gillian to her wedding and immediately recognizes her as the temptress he’s dreamed of for months. There’s not much he can do when she's promised to another man, but fate intervenes and this time, passion—and adventure—can’t be denied. Honor demands he stay away from the MacLeod’s enchanting daughter, but love has a very different ending in mind...

Download or read book The Highlander s Challenge written by Fiona Grant and published by Blue Gem Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hamish Maclean has overcome many challenges in his life, but none so difficult as the one that faces him now: how to win the trust of a woman who has borne too much mistreatment in her life. Jessie Gunn trusts no man, and has good reasons for feeling that way. Renowned for his fierceness on the field of battle, and especially for the hot temper that has seen many a warrior quail, Hamish has been content to encourage the rumours that enhance his reputation. It’s to his benefit that other clans and warriors think twice before facing Hamish Maclean. Until now—when he yearns for a woman who abhors violence and thinks that Hamish is the embodiment of all she detests. Hamish has never forgotten his first sight of Jessie Gunn. Then a quick-tempered youth with blood running hot in his veins from battle, he came across the young lass cowering in a dungeon: battered, bruised and covered in the blood of one of Cormag McPherson’s cruel guards, lying dead close by. Jessie was then like a wild thing, ready to attack any male who came hear her. Now, six years later, she is content with her life in the service of her beloved mistress Caitriona, safe in the Maclean keep. She is adamant, however, that she has no use for a man. Then disaster strikes, and once again Hamish and Jessie find themselves caught up in a war between clans caused by a woman’s need to defend her honour. Hamish is distraught about bringing trouble to his clan, while Jessie is terrified that she will lose her freedom. Laird Maclean has a solution—but will the troubled pair agree?

Download or read book Hunters written by Matt Mememaro and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sketches of the character manners and present state of the Highlanders of Scotland with details of the military service of the Highland regiments written by David Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Much Ado About Highlanders written by May McGoldrick and published by Book Duo Creative . This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of Scotland, this Highlander is about to meet his match in a breathtaking romance from USA Today Bestseller May McGoldrick. Alexander Macpherson has lost track of his wife. When he agreed to take Kenna Mackay as his bride to advance his clan’s power in the north, he expected a bit of an adjustment. He didn't expect the sharp-tongued beauty to run away on their wedding night. Still, Alexander wants his runaway bride…and he has a sneaking suspicion that she wants him, too. Kenna Mackay thought she was safe in a priory full of nuns, learning the craft of healing. But when she is kidnapped by her own husband, the battle of wits begins anew. Then, even as passions ignite, a deadly secret from Kenna's past rises to the surface and puts their new love in jeopardy. As a heartless villain closes in, the two headstrong lovers find themselves locked in a struggle between evil and the power of undying love. And this time, Alexander is determined not to lose his wife again. "FANS OF SCOTTISH ROMANCES ARE SURE TO ENJOY THIS WITTY AND WINSOME TREAT." - LIBRARY JOURNAL ★★★★★ “Awesome! You cannot help falling in love with the characters and feeling all of their emotions as if they were you. This story sucks you in and I couldn't put it down until the end.” ★★★★★ “Unique. I enjoyed the quick banter back and forth. Oh, how I loved the setup at the beginning – wow, didn't see that coming at all!! Great storytelling! .... Very passionate lovemaking ... not vulgar ... you could feel the love.” ★★★★★ “Feisty characters & dialog, plot surprises, true romance! .... Marvelous, verbal jousting in addition to their harrowing adventures.” ★★★★★ “Awesome story! Great first book in this new series! The love story between Kenna and Alexander was just hilarious. Those two were arguing one minute and making passionate love the next ... Loved the relationship between the Macpherson brothers. It was also nice to revisit some old characters like Fiona and Alexander. This book is full of action and intrigue!” ~~~~~ Keywords: Historical romance, alpha male, Earl hero, strong heroine, Medieval romance, Highland Romance, happily ever after, HEA, Enemies to lovers, Scottish / English alpha male hero, Highlander, romance, historical fiction, past, action adventure, action, adventure, mystery, series, female protagonist, protector, secret identity, secret love child, novel, secrets, suspense, strong heroine, no cliffhangers, British Isles, clans, earl nobility romance, mystery, danger, survivor, HEA, family saga, POC characters, happily ever after, romantic novels, romantic books, enemies to lovers. ~~~~~ If you enjoyed Belle or Bridgerton you’ll want to try this USA Today bestselling, series-starting romance novel. Great for fans of Grace Burrowes, Julia Quinn, Julie Garwood, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Julie Johnstone, Scarlett Scott, Amalie Howard, Sarah MacLean, Lisa Kleypas, Sabrina Jeffries, Eloisa James, Sophie Jordan, Grace Callaway, Tessa Dare, Erica Ridley, Mary Jo Putney, Kelly Bowen, Glynnis Campbell, Amanda Scott, Lynsay Sands, Elisa Braden, Tanya Anne Crosby, Kerrigan Byrne, Maeve Greyson, Tessa Candle, Chloe Flowers, Lucy Langton, Alexa Aston, Suzanne Enoch, Susan King, Claire Delacroix, Amy Jarecki, Maddison Michaels, Vanessa Kelly, Darcy Burke, Jess Michaels, Madeline Hunter, Philippa Gregory, or Kate Bateman.

Download or read book The Highlander s Irish Bride written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the most respectable member of the Kendrick Clan in bestselling author Vanessa Kelly's intoxicating series--and the independent woman who has stolen his heart... Miss Kathleen Calvert may be the daughter of an Irish aristocrat, but she has no intention of acting like one. All she desires is to return to her family's estate to raise horses and manage her father's magnificent gardens. But when a scandal threatens her reputation, her parents order her to a remote Scottish estate, hoping she will finally learn to behave like a proper lady. To make matters worse, her escort is a handsome Highlander who just happens to be the most boring man in all of Scotland... After a youth of dangerous and wild escapades, Grant Kendrick surprised his family--and himself--by becoming a successful businessman and the most respectable Kendrick brother. But does that matter, when the beautiful and free-spirited Kathleen deems him a stodgy bore? Luckily, he gets the chance to prove her wrong when their carriage is ambushed by thieves. But it will take all his ingenuity to protect the beautiful lass who has stormed her way into his heart--and to convince her that a life with him will be a love-filled adventure...

Download or read book The Tar Heel State written by Milton Ready and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, illustrated history of North Carolina spanning from the colonial period to the twenty-first century. When first released in 2005, The Tar Heel State was celebrated as a comprehensive contribution to North Carolina’s historical record. In this revised edition, historian Milton Ready brings the text up to date, sharpens his narrative on the periods surrounding the American Revolution and the Civil War, and offers new chapters on the 1920s; World War II and the 1950s; and the confrontation between Jim Hunt, North Carolina’s longest-serving governor, and Jesse Helms, a transformational, if controversial, political presence in the state for more than thirty years. Ready’s distinctive view of the state’s history integrates tales of famous pioneers, statesmen, soldiers, farmers, and captains of industry; as well as community leaders with often-marginalized voices, including those of African Americans, women, and the LGBTQ+ community that have roiled North Carolina for decades. This beautifully illustrated volume gives readers a view of North Carolina that encompasses perspectives from the coast, the Tobacco Road region, the Piedmont, and the mountains. From the civil rights struggle to the building of research triangles, triads, and parks, Ready recounts the people, events, and dramatic demographic shifts since the 1990s, as well as the state’s role in the rise of modern political conservatism and subsequent emergence as a modern megastate. In a concluding chapter Ready assesses the current state of North Carolina, noting the conflicting legacies of progressivism and conservatism that continue to influence the state’s political, social, and cultural identities. “Ready provides a skillful and well-written addition to the state’s historical literature.” —Jeffrey Crow, author of New Voyages to Carolina: Reinterpreting North Carolina History” “An eminently readable, fast-paced, and thorough survey of North Carolina’s past.” —Alan D. Watson, University of North Carolina at Wilmington “A scholarly and compelling story of the divergent experiences of the state’s masses—full of interesting facts and details that are often absent in other studies on the same subject.” —Joyce Blackwell, president, The Institute for Educational Research, Development and Training “It is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the history of North Carolina and will be of immense benefit to those interested in the roles African Americans have played throughout the history of the state.” —Olen Cole Jr., North Carolina A&T State University

Download or read book The History of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders written by R. P. Dunn-Pattison and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: