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"Readers craving history entwined with their romance (a la Outlander) will find everything they desire in Jarecki's latest. Scottish romance fans rejoice." --RT Book Reviews
She cannot resist the man behind the mask... As the illegitimate daughter of a Scottish earl, Lady Magdalen Keith is not one to partake in lavish balls or other frivolities. Yet at her father's urging, she agrees to dance with the battle-weary officers at this year's holiday masquerade. It's practically her civic duty! But when one such officer--whose dashing good looks cannot be disguised by a mere mask--sweeps her off her feet and into his arms, the innocent lass can't help herself. Her lips are his for the taking.
But will he betray his country for a kiss? Navy lieutenant Aiden Murray has spent too many months at sea to be immune to the charms of this lovely beauty. Even after he returns to his ship, she lives in his dreams. But when he discovers Maddie's true identity-and learns that her father is accused of treason-will the brawny Scot risk his life to follow his heart?
"This book hit all the right notes for me: swoon-worthy hero (oh, so, swoon-worthy); a sympathetic and capable heroine; intrigue and action scenes (fast paced); witty dialogue and banter; and sensual love scenes that grow the relationship. An excellent read." -- The Romance Dish
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"Sizzles with romance... Jarecki brings the novel to life with vivid historical detail."―Publishers Weekly

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Award winning and Amazon All-Star author, Amy Jarecki likes to grab life, latch on, and reach for the stars. She's married to a mountain-biking pharmacist and has put four kids through college. She studies karate, ballet, yoga, and often you'll find her hiking Utah's Santa Clara Hills. Reinventing herself a number of times, Amy sang and danced with the Follies, was a ballet dancer, a plant manager, and an accountant for Arnott's Biscuits in Australia. After earning her MBA from Heroit-Watt University in Scotland, she dove into the world of Scottish historical romance and hasn't returned. Become a part of her world and learn more about Amy's books on amyjarecki.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (June 27 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455597856
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455597857
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 180 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.4 x 2.8 x 17.2 cm
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Known for her action-packed, passionate romances, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Amy Jarecki has received reader and critical praise throughout her writing career. She won the prestigious RT Reviewers' Choice award for THE HIGHLAND DUKE and a RONE award from InD’tale Magazine for Best Time Travel for her novel RISE OF A LEGEND. In addition to being a USA Today Bestselling Author, Amy has earned the designation as an Amazon All Star Author. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland and now resides in Wisconsin with her husband where she writes immersive historical and contemporary romance novels.

Become a part of her world and learn more about Amy’s books on amyjarecki.com, find her on Facebook and Twitter as @amyjarecki.

All books can be read as stand-alone titles:

Blitzed Series (College Sports Romance):

Defenseless

Unintentional

Tackled

The MacGalloways Series:

A Duke, by Scot

Her Unconventional Earl

The Captain's Heiress

Kissing the Highland Twin

Devilish Dukes Series:

The Duke's Fallen Angel

The Duke's Untamed Desire

The Duke's Privateer

The Duke's Secret Longings

Lords of the Highlands Series, published by Hachette Book Group's Forever Imprint:

The Highland Duke

The Highland Commander

The Highland Guardian

The Highland Chieftain

The Highland Renegade

The Highland Earl

The Highland Rogue

The Highland Laird

Highland Defender Series:

The Fearless Highlander

The Valiant Highlander

The Highlander's Iron Will

Guardian of Scotland Series (Epic Time Travel Adventures):

Rise of a Legend

In the Kingdom's Name

The Time Traveler's Christmas

Highland Dynasty Series:

Knight in Highland Armor

A Highland Knight's Desire

A Highland Knight to Remember

Highland Knight of Rapture

Highland Knight of Dreams (A novella)

Highland Force Series:

Captured by the Pirate Laird

The Highland Henchman

Beauty and the Barbarian

Return of the Highland Laird (a novella)

ICE Series (Romantic Suspense)

Hunt for Evil

Body Shot

Mach One

Amy's first foray into Scotland was Ancient Romance/Pict~Roman Love Stories:

Rescued by the Celtic Warrior

Deceived by the Celtic Spy

First books - stand alone:

Boy Man Chief

The Chihuahua Affair

Virtue (a cruise dancer romance)

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Monique D
5.0 out of 5 stars Highland love!
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2017
Aiden and Maddie had met at a masqued ball on Hogmanay Eve a few months before, and Aiden had been immediately smitten with the lady in blue. First Lieutenant Aiden Murray had to board his ship, but he never forgot the fair maiden, neither did Lady Magdalen Keith forget the handsome Highlander, who according to her father would be a fine match. Maddie is the illegitimate, albeit acknowledged, daughter of William Keith, the Earl Marischal of Scotland and a Jacobite. Life went on uneventfully for a few months until Maddie learns that her father has been captured by the English and taken to the Tower of London for treason. Maddie’s stepmother who is with child, and who has always shunned her stepdaughter, begs her to travel to London. Maddie leaves right away with her faithful lady’s maid Agnes. No sooner are they on their way to Whitehall, that their carriage has an accident. Aiden also happened to be on his way to Whitehall, and he cannot believe his eyes! Maddie is also thrilled, but Aiden is with Her Majesty’s Navy: is Aiden friend or foe?

And Amy Jarecki has done it again! I fell in love right away with Aiden and Maddie; they are so young, exuberant, and utterly irresistible! Aiden is not a rake, he’s just about as innocent as Maddie, and how refreshing to have a charismatic hero who hasn’t tupped every willing female in sight. Ms. Jarecki’s feeling for the era is astounding, as she describes the sights and smells with loving clarity. Historical facts and fiction are skilfully blended as to make the story seamless and utterly believable in every way. Ms. Jarecki’s lavish descriptions and attention to detail make THE HIGHLAND COMMANDER a spellbinding tale of love and intrigue. Aiden is dashing, and a consummate sailor as well as a gentleman, and he doesn’t care if Maddie is a bastard, which nobody lets her forget. He might be the son of a Duke, but he loves her with all his heart. It was so lovely to see two young characters behaving as such, and I think it was the most realistic depiction of a young couple in a historical romance. I hope this does not constitute a spoiler, but Aiden is a virgin – for which I give Ms. Jarecki extra marks – and his attempts at acquiring some experience in the boudoir are very entertaining and good for a few laughs. But there is even more than a splendid romance in THE HIGHLAND COMMANDER: political machinations abound, danger lurks at every corner, and the adventures of Aiden and Maddie unfold at breakneck speed.

THE HIGHLAND COMMANDER has it all, in perfect dosage, and all of it superbly written. I already cannot wait for the next instalment in this series!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A romantic thrill ride.
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2019
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Not "War & Peace", but a fun read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Highland Commander
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2017
The Highland Commander is a well-written and exciting historical fiction romance.
Lady Magdalen Keith was used to being shunned and treated as an outcast. As an infant her mother gave her up, knowing that she’d have a richer life with her father, the Earl of Marischal. However, when the Earl married, everything in Lady Magdalen’s life changed. Her stepmother didn’t want the Earl of Marshal’s illegitimate daughter in her home. So, Lady Magdalen was sent away, ostracized, once again. The Earl provided financially, for Lady Magdalen, and on occasion, visited her, but that was the extent of his expression of love for her.

Lady Magdalen met First Lieutenant Aiden Murray at one of her father’s masquerade balls. Lady Magdalen thought that when the two of them fell in love, her days of being snubbed and treated as an outcast were over. She was wrong, though, very wrong.

The Highland Commander is a riveting story filled with suspense, betrayal, and romance. I was captivated and cared about the characters right from the start. Lady Magdalen is a strong, likable heroine and Lord Aiden Murray, a hero like no other. Although the story does not paint the Earl of Marischal as a villain, I didn’t like him. He put Lady Magdalen in harm’s way, too often for my liking. I read the book in one day because I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you, Forever-Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy. I loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A handsome navy officer anyone?
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2021
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This story takes longer to develop but very much worth the wait. Its a realistic depiction of what falling in love with a member of the navy was like at that time. This historical romance is well worth the read.
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Starlet M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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Author Amy Jarecki pens an wildly exciting and thrilling Highland romance. Set in the period of Queen Ann and Prince George’s in England, one gets a taste of the politics, backstabbing, and drama of the queen’s court. At a time of extreme prejudice toward Scots, and with Queen Anne’s fears of plots against her life, this author takes the reader through a thrilling story of intrigue, deception, innocence, and rejection.
Lady Maggie lives her life ashamed by her illegitimate birth. When she arrives at the queen’s court to plead her father’s case of innocence, she endures rejection and humiliation.
Reunited with the devilishly handsome Commander Aidan Murray, Maggie wonders if he remembers the time they spent together at the masked ball a year ago. When Aidan finally gets a moment alone with Maggie, he wraps his arms around her and reassures her how he feels—he thought about her constantly while at sea.
As dangerous rumors about conspiracy against the crown threatens to destroy Maggie and her father, Aiden is forced to distance himself from Maggie for his own safety.
Left to protect herself, Maggie’s life is in jeopardy. But once Aiden realizes Maggie means more to him than anything else, he stops at nothing to help her.
This is a love conquers all story.
 
Narration: Penelope Hardy performs this story quite well. She moves in and out of characters voices effortlessly, as she brings written word to life.
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Mrs. S. Pike
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2017
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Very good. looking forward to next book.
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Sheila M
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Romance Set in Historical English/Scottish Conflict
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017
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FINAL DECISION: High adventure and yet thoughtful and long term relationship between two characters caught in real historical events. I loved the intense historical reality of this book and the relationship between these two which is sweet.

THE STORY: This book takes place in early 1700s with the rise of the intrigue between England and Scotland. First Lieutenant Aiden Murray is glad to finally be off his navy ship after two years. When he attends a masquerade, he is enchanted by the kiss of Lady Magdalen Keith. He cannot forget her, but when he discovers that she is illegitimate daughter of a treasonous Scottish earl (he is a Jacobite), he is torn between his duty and the woman he wants. Magdalen is a quiet woman who would rather spend time helping abused women or playing her harp, but when her father is transported to the Tower of London, Magdalen arrives to save him. There she meets Aiden again and much action ensues. The story is set between actual historical events with fictional main characters.

OPINION: Readers who like historical romances which co-exist in real historical events (ala Outlander) will be pleased with this book. The book focuses on the romance but the entire context of these characters is centered on real plots and people from history. In the story, there is an intensity surrounding these characters that kept me reading.

The beginning of the story has a lot of set up and these characters take some time (over a year!) before the real action to bring them together starts. I especially liked it as a contrast to the stories that seem to take place over a couple of days.

Aiden is a hero on the younger side (early 20s). A second son of a duke, he is making his own way in the world and trying to do it on his own merit -- even if people think that every accolade he gets is because of his father. When he meets Magdalen, he is looking for sex not love and marriage, but he cannot seem to forget her. Over the next year, they run into one another and their relationship progresses. I especially liked Aiden who is honorable and ultimately willing to do everything for Magdalen and that makes him a pretty great hero in my book.

Magdalen is a woman who comes to rescue her father even though she has been forced aside by his marriage to her step-mother. Illegitimate, she nonetheless honors her father and faces London and the Queen in order to save him. She recognizes the reality of her situation and as she falls for Aiden, she is willing to risk a lot for him.

My favorite part of this book is how these younger people develop their relationship. They are curious and experimental in a way that you don't often get where the characters are clearly adults. These are more "new adult" if this were a contemporary novel and thus they start their relationship less fully formed. I really liked that aspect of this book. Their relationship is different as they discover who they are -- with one another and also alone.

The slower pace of this book gives way to tremendous action in the last third of the book. There is almost non-stop action, drama and quite a bit of angst. There are a lot of twists and turns even until the very end of the book. If I have any complaint it is that things are wrapped up so quickly that some of the resolution feels rushed. Even on the last pages there is a new revelation that felt to me like it needed more time (or an epilogue) to settle.

I really liked this couple and this was a book that I could have read more chapters of and been even happier. I want to know more about them and how their life develops. I hope there is a glimpse of them in the third book in the series.

WORTH MENTIONING: Double virgins.

CONNECTED BOOKS: THE HIGHLAND COMMANDER is the second book in the Lords of the Highlands series. While this book can be read as a standalone, it is connected to both the first book in the series and leaves something ready for the third.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.
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Gina Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars And command he did......
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
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Good highlander historical read with your war time issues and political backstabbing enemies. Not sure if the hero and heroine are having a romantic relationship or a lust full relationship . It gets very interesting when they end up at court with the King and Queen and jealousy begins. Wish the last chapter was a little longer, but I think this author likes to keep your imagination going..... Ready for the next book in this series.....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
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Great read
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