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Praise for Monica McCarty and The Arrow
“[Monica] McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios. Readers can’t go wrong with her latest.”—The Washington Post
“The Highland Guard come to life as McCarty fills her tales with historical accuracy and moving romance. The ninth in the series is well paced, emotional and powerfully told. Don’t miss it!”—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)
“One of the best Highlander historical series out there.”—The Reading Cafe
“Heart-wrenching . . . The Arrow made a lasting impression on me.”—Under the Covers
“A mixture of passion, history, and great wit to create a tale to captivate your senses! To die for!”—Addicted to Romance
“There is danger, laughter, and sweet love and secrets revealed. All the characteristics of a wonderful read.”—Tea and Book
“Monica McCarty is an absolutely superior author! Her Highland Guard series has to be one of the absolute best Highland series out there! Fun, fast paced, fact driven and totally fantastic!”—Bodice Rippers, on The Raider
“McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance . . . keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter
“[Monica] McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios. Readers can’t go wrong with her latest.”—The Washington Post
“The Highland Guard come to life as McCarty fills her tales with historical accuracy and moving romance. The ninth in the series is well paced, emotional and powerfully told. Don’t miss it!”—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)
“One of the best Highlander historical series out there.”—The Reading Cafe
“Heart-wrenching . . . The Arrow made a lasting impression on me.”—Under the Covers
“A mixture of passion, history, and great wit to create a tale to captivate your senses! To die for!”—Addicted to Romance
“There is danger, laughter, and sweet love and secrets revealed. All the characteristics of a wonderful read.”—Tea and Book
“Monica McCarty is an absolutely superior author! Her Highland Guard series has to be one of the absolute best Highland series out there! Fun, fast paced, fact driven and totally fantastic!”—Bodice Rippers, on The Raider
“McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance . . . keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter
About the Author
Monica McCarty is the bestselling author of The Arrow, The Raider, The Hunter, The Recruit, The Saint, The Viper, The Ranger, The Hawk, and The Chief, the Highlander trilogy (Highlander Untamed, Highlander Unmasked, and Highlander Unchained), and the Campbell trilogy (Highland Warrior, Highland Outlaw, and Highland Scoundrel). Her interest in the Scottish clan system began in the most unlikely of places: a comparative legal history course at Stanford Law School. After a short but enjoyable stint as an attorney, she realized that her career as a lawyer set against her husband’s transitory life as a professional baseball player was not exactly a match made in heaven. So she traded in her legal briefs for Scottish historical romances with sexy alpha heroes. Monica McCarty lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their two children.
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Monica McCarty is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 15.5 (and counting!) Scottish Historical romances, including her current Highland Guard series (THE CHIEF, THE HAWK, THE RANGER, THE VIPER, THE SAINT, THE RECRUIT, THE HUNTER, THE KNIGHT (novella), THE RAIDER and THE ARROW). Her books have won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America's RITA, RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice, the Bookseller's Best, and Amazon's Best Books of the Year. Known for her "torrid chemistry" and "lush and steamy romance" as well as her "believable historical situations" (Publishers Weekly), her books have been translated and published throughout the world. Monica's interest in the Scottish clan system began in the most unlikely of places: a comparative legal history course at Stanford Law School. After a short, but enjoyable, stint practicing law, she realized that mixing a legal career with her husband's transitory career as a professional baseball player was not exactly a match made in heaven. So she "traded" in her legal briefs for Scottish Historical Romances with sexy alpha heroes. When not trekking across the moors and rocky seascapes of Scotland, Monica can be found in Northern California with her husband and two children.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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on August 26, 2014
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The Arrow is a thoroughly enjoyable, highlander, Scottish historical romance. Featuring my favorite type of heroine (a strong-willed, spitfire) and hero (an alpha male); this novel delivers both on the frontlines of love and the battlefield. There were even some cleverly interwoven plot twists, that were slowly revealed throughout the book, which kept me on my toes! This was my first experience with Ms. McCarty's writing, but it most certainly will not be my last! I have now found a new go to highlander romance author!
Cait knows what it's like to feel defenseless. She watched as her mother was viciously raped and murdered unable to help her, the day her village was destroyed by evil, English soldiers. The only saving grace was that, as a result, she met Gregor "Arrow" MacGregor, a laird in his own right and one of the most skilled archers in Robert the Bruce's army. Gregor, not only saved her that day, but also assumed the responsibility of her guardianship.
Cait's love for Gregor continues to blossom as she grows up in his household. There she grows-up and is offered the opportunity to train in combat, a privilege usually reserved for men. Cait becomes so adept at it, that many years later, as Gregor is returning from a mission, he is shocked to find that the "lad" who is skillfully beating up on another is none other than his willful ward, Cait.
Even more demonstrative of her big heart, and further evidence of her mischievousness as far as he's concerned, Cait has taken in three children, who she believed had been abandoned, on the thinly veiled pretense of them being Gregor's "natural" children.Read more ›
Cait knows what it's like to feel defenseless. She watched as her mother was viciously raped and murdered unable to help her, the day her village was destroyed by evil, English soldiers. The only saving grace was that, as a result, she met Gregor "Arrow" MacGregor, a laird in his own right and one of the most skilled archers in Robert the Bruce's army. Gregor, not only saved her that day, but also assumed the responsibility of her guardianship.
Cait's love for Gregor continues to blossom as she grows up in his household. There she grows-up and is offered the opportunity to train in combat, a privilege usually reserved for men. Cait becomes so adept at it, that many years later, as Gregor is returning from a mission, he is shocked to find that the "lad" who is skillfully beating up on another is none other than his willful ward, Cait.
Even more demonstrative of her big heart, and further evidence of her mischievousness as far as he's concerned, Cait has taken in three children, who she believed had been abandoned, on the thinly veiled pretense of them being Gregor's "natural" children.Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Leah Weller
on August 26, 2014
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Scotland - 1307
The English are hunting down The Bruce's men. They are killing the men, raping the women, beating the children, and at times killing them all, as they come to villages they feel are harboring those men. Cate hears them hurting her mother. She runs in hitting the man raping her mother, then is made to watch as they kill her, then take 10 yr. old Cate and drop her in a well and leave her for dead.
Gregor MacGregor is with Eoin MacLean, Ewan Lamont, and Tor "Chief" MacLeod, the leader of the King's secret band of elite soldiers known as the Highland Guard. They come upon the burnt out village. All women and children had been brutally killed. Gregor hears Cate's calls from the well and rescues her. She is starved and dehydrated. When Cate sees Gregor she thinks she's dead and seeing an angel. The Earl of Hereford's men had done this. Her mother was dead and Cate had no one... but she had her angel. She never wanted him to let her go. Gregor felt such a need to protect her, which left him confused because he's never felt this way about anyone. For her, he felt it through every bone in his body. Cate proceeds to tell him her father is dead although he really abandoned them when she was 5. He agrees to take her to his mother to stay with her. Over time, he comes to learn she's a tomboy....and a fighter for sure! She's always into something and it drives him batty.
Dunstaffnage Castle, December 1312
Gregor was standing in front of The Bruce, feeling about an inch tall, trying to explain why they failed taking the most important castle because he hesitated in shooting a dog that started barking, giving them away. He's been off with his shots for months now. The Bruce decides to send him away on a break over Christmas to let things cool down.Read more ›
The English are hunting down The Bruce's men. They are killing the men, raping the women, beating the children, and at times killing them all, as they come to villages they feel are harboring those men. Cate hears them hurting her mother. She runs in hitting the man raping her mother, then is made to watch as they kill her, then take 10 yr. old Cate and drop her in a well and leave her for dead.
Gregor MacGregor is with Eoin MacLean, Ewan Lamont, and Tor "Chief" MacLeod, the leader of the King's secret band of elite soldiers known as the Highland Guard. They come upon the burnt out village. All women and children had been brutally killed. Gregor hears Cate's calls from the well and rescues her. She is starved and dehydrated. When Cate sees Gregor she thinks she's dead and seeing an angel. The Earl of Hereford's men had done this. Her mother was dead and Cate had no one... but she had her angel. She never wanted him to let her go. Gregor felt such a need to protect her, which left him confused because he's never felt this way about anyone. For her, he felt it through every bone in his body. Cate proceeds to tell him her father is dead although he really abandoned them when she was 5. He agrees to take her to his mother to stay with her. Over time, he comes to learn she's a tomboy....and a fighter for sure! She's always into something and it drives him batty.
Dunstaffnage Castle, December 1312
Gregor was standing in front of The Bruce, feeling about an inch tall, trying to explain why they failed taking the most important castle because he hesitated in shooting a dog that started barking, giving them away. He's been off with his shots for months now. The Bruce decides to send him away on a break over Christmas to let things cool down.Read more ›
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Danielle @ Coffee and Characters
on September 20, 2014
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4.5 Stars
Who could resist Gregor MacGregor? I certainly could not. The Arrow is a brilliant addition to the Highland Guard series and one that was highly anticipated. Monica McCarty did not disappoint. Gregor aka Arrow is well known as the most handsome man in all of Scotland and the title grates on him. Gregor hates being known for little more than his face and is use to woman throwing themselves at him for superficial reasons but Cate, Cate is different from all those other woman. She’s strong, brave, and determined to show Gregor that her love for him is based on more than a pretty face.
Watching Cate as she tries to get Gregor to see her as more than just his ward was a struggle at times. There were moments when I wished I could reach into the book and smack Gregor upside the head for being so dense and when Gregor began losing faith in the tender feelings he was developing for Cate, when he began second guessing her intentions based on his jaded past, well then I really wanted to smack him. Couldn’t he see how much she loved him? Could’t he tell that she would never be anything but genuine about her feelings for him? Men can be such morons sometimes.
Thankfully when all seems lost, Gregor finally pulls his head from his arse and we are able to put our faith in him once more. The Arrow had so many unexpected twists and turns that I was constantly biting my nails, waiting to see the story unfold. Monica built a world with a strong foundation based on history but managed to captivate our hearts with her beautifully written characters who’s hearts are more true than words can express. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next and am pleased to say that The Arrow is truly a great read.Read more ›
Who could resist Gregor MacGregor? I certainly could not. The Arrow is a brilliant addition to the Highland Guard series and one that was highly anticipated. Monica McCarty did not disappoint. Gregor aka Arrow is well known as the most handsome man in all of Scotland and the title grates on him. Gregor hates being known for little more than his face and is use to woman throwing themselves at him for superficial reasons but Cate, Cate is different from all those other woman. She’s strong, brave, and determined to show Gregor that her love for him is based on more than a pretty face.
Watching Cate as she tries to get Gregor to see her as more than just his ward was a struggle at times. There were moments when I wished I could reach into the book and smack Gregor upside the head for being so dense and when Gregor began losing faith in the tender feelings he was developing for Cate, when he began second guessing her intentions based on his jaded past, well then I really wanted to smack him. Couldn’t he see how much she loved him? Could’t he tell that she would never be anything but genuine about her feelings for him? Men can be such morons sometimes.
Thankfully when all seems lost, Gregor finally pulls his head from his arse and we are able to put our faith in him once more. The Arrow had so many unexpected twists and turns that I was constantly biting my nails, waiting to see the story unfold. Monica built a world with a strong foundation based on history but managed to captivate our hearts with her beautifully written characters who’s hearts are more true than words can express. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next and am pleased to say that The Arrow is truly a great read.Read more ›
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