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The Guardian Mass Market Paperback – May 1 2011

by Margaret Mallory (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,082 ratings
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From a USA Today bestselling author comes a "heartwarming and emotionally gripping" (Monica McCarty, New York Times bestselling author) Scottish second chance romance about a Highland knight and the wife he left behind.

After years of fighting abroad, Ian MacDonald comes home to find his clan in peril. To save his kin, he must right the wrongs from his past . . . and claim the bride he's long resisted.

As a young lass, Sv¨leas depended on Ian to play her knight in shining armor. But when his rescue attempt compromised her virtue, Ian was forced to marry against his wishes. Five years later, Sv¨leas has grown from an awkward girl into an independent beauty who knows she deserves better than the reluctant husband who preferred war to his wife. Now this devilishly handsome Highlander is finally falling in love. He wants a second chance with Sv¨leas - and he won't take no for an answer.
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    The Return of the Highlanders
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Forever
  5. Publication date
    May 1 2011
  6. Dimensions
    10.48 x 2.54 x 17.15 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    9780446575164
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0446575164
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"TOP PICK! 4 1/2 stars! Mallory imbues history with a life of its own, creating a deeply moving story. Her characters are vibrantly alive and full of emotional depth, each with their own realistic flaws. Her sensuous and highly passionate tale grabs the reader and doesn't let go."―RT Book Reviews

"Masterfully written. Margaret Mallory has created a series that every romance reader must read. THE GUARDIAN is truly a sizzling romance with high impact adventure that captures the Scotland readers long for."―FreshFiction.com

"For anyone who's watched "Game of Thrones," "The Borgias" or "Deadwood"... The Guardian manages to capture that very essence as the reader is swept off to a 16th century island in the Scottish Highlands where clan rivalries was a winner take all proposition. The author has set up a series with four strong heroes whose lives are intertwined and who despite their faults and problems they have each other. I'd say that was a winning combination and a great start to an exciting series."―Heart to Heart: The BN Romance Blog

'A dashing and delicious Highland romp that I couldn't put down!"―Karen Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of Scandal in Scotland

"A heartwarming, emotionally gripping tale of destiny that will sweep you away."―New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty

"The romance community now has a new star in Scottish tales...Bravo, Margaret Mallory! Bravo!"―TheRomanceDish.com

"Top Pick! Mallory raises the genre to new levels."―4 1/2 stars, RT Book Reviews on Knight of Passion

About the Author

Margaret Mallory abandoned a career as a lawyer to become a romance novelist. Why this surprised everyone, she doesn't know. Who wouldn't rather have thrilling adventures with handsome Highlanders than write briefs and memos? Margaret lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, a goofy dog, and a crabby cat. With her children off to college, she spends most of her time working on her next book in The Return of the Highlanders series. Margaret loves to hear from readers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 044657516X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever; Reissue edition (May 1 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780446575164
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446575164
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 204 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.48 x 2.54 x 17.15 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Margaret Mallory, a recovering lawyer, is thrilled to be writing adventurous tales with sword-wielding heroes rather than briefs and memos. Since abandoning the law for romance, she's become a USA Today bestselling author, and her Scottish and medieval romances have won numerous honors, including National Readers' Choice Awards, RT Book Reviews' Best Scotland-Set Historical Romance, and a RITA© nomination.

Margaret lives with her husband in the beautiful (and rainy) Pacific Northwest. Now that her children are off on their own adventures, she spends most of her time with her handsome Highlanders, but she also likes to hike and travel. You can find information about Margaret’s books, photos of Scotland, historical tidbits, and links to Margaret on Facebook and Twitter on her website, www.MargaretMallory.com. She loves to hear from readers!

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Nicole Laverdure
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2012
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If your are a fan of Margaret Mallory and have read "All the King's men series" then The Gardian is for you. I love this author for her style of writing. Loved her characters Ian and Sileas. If you love a story of a hot and handsome Highlander and a beautiful Lady, you must read it. It's the perfect romantic adventure full of high drama and hot steamy romance! I devoured this book, could not put it down! I highly recommend Ms. Mallory's book
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Paulux
4.0 out of 5 stars Protect your clan or your heart
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2017
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The Guardian is the first book in the «Return of the Highlanders» series set in the isles of Scotland in the 1500's. Ian and Sileas are friends, when an incident forces them to marry, against Ian's wishes. Willful pride takes him away to France, but the years apart have been most difficult for Sileas and their clan. His return to Scotland is full of guilt and surprises. This well written series stars handsome men and women that are also kind, intelligent and flawed. The war between clans is ever present.
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Pamela Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great last book in this series about 4 close knit Scottish warriors.
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2021
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Pleasure Historical Romance reading at its finest.
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nature girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series. Definitely buy all four at the same ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2016
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Great series. Definitely buy all four at the same time.
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A. Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2015
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Another great Highland Guard book.
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Col Wichers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Awesome series
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2016
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Great book. Awesome series.
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Sharon Frizell
5.0 out of 5 stars treated so bad by her family runs away and into the arms ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2014
THE GUARDIAN BY MARGARET MALLORY was a fabulous , couldn't put it down ,taken place on the ISLE OF SKY IN 1500, the story of a young girl of thirteen ,treated so bad by her family runs away and into the arms of a boy who has protected her most of her life ,the two were forced to marry at an early age ,but the groom leaves the next day to go to France and leaves his bride behind , 5 years later the fireworks between Ian and Sileas began , want to know more pick up this book ,you won't want to put it down,thanks for the great read Margaret .
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Danger at every turn.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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Ian and Sileas is a wonderful story of love, betrayal, supportive friends during a particular difficult time with clans within a couple of islands in the Isles off from Scotland. There are 4 fearless Warriors, one small young lady names Sileas. They have many trials and tribulations to get through together. This first book included coming back from France.After 5, years. on the way home they were unjustly imprisoned. Many things have changed. Sileas, Ians wife grew up, many down members were killed or maimed at Flodden. After almost being killed Connor became Clan Chieftain, With help Ian fights to win back Knock Castle his wife's dowry land. It is a great adventure with some very serious twists and turns. An enjoyable read.
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Sa Ma
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great read!
Reviewed in Germany on June 22, 2019
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I bought the book because I thought the storyline was interesting and BOY was it worth the money! I totally loved the trope of childhood friends turning into lovers and I totally loved the way Ian was depicted while being confused with Sileas being a fine grown-up woman now. I could not put the book down! The romance was captivating! Awesome read and I full-heartidly recommend this book and the whole series!
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L. R. Shear
5.0 out of 5 stars You will be gripped until the very end!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2018
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Handsome, brave, heroic Ian MacDonald escapes a forced marriage for five years. Returning, he has the weight of the clan on his shoulders, but is determined to make amends. However, his biggest challenge will be with his beautiful, kind and independent wife Sileas. Sileas was an awkward young girl when he left, with ghosts from the past haunting her, but she never stopped loving Ian. He wants a second chance with his family and especially with Sileas. From the moment this books starts, you know it is going to be a special tale and Margaret does not disappoint. Each chapter brings different complications and danger for the couple, but these just add to this fast paced very romantic and heart rendering story. Ian is a complex man who is kind and honest and Sileas has a huge heart despite her awful family life - Ian is her 'Guardian'. As usual, it is not only the central characters that Margaret has focused on, what makes this story so wonderful is the way she writes about the surrounding characters, Ian's cousins and family, even the dangerous and evil villains are brought to life and she also shows how terribly cruel life was in these times. The conversations are witty and humorous and the bond that these cousins share is so enjoyable, you will be gripped until the end. I loved it!
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alp
5.0 out of 5 stars 👌
Reviewed in India on October 6, 2018
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Amazing
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Veniza
3.0 out of 5 stars Gentille petite histoire sans pretentions, j'ai eu un peu de mal avec les personnages, l'auteur a ecrit de meilleurs livres.
Reviewed in France on February 25, 2016
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Correct sans plus, l'eternel probleme des mariages arranges et des epoux qui ne sont pas d'accord avec le choix des parents.
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