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Defiant
384 pages
A sweeping, high-stakes historical romance where bitter resentment gives way to fierce protection in the rugged wilderness.
What it feels like
This propulsive historical romance plunges readers into the tense, perilous atmosphere of the French and Indian War. The mood is sweeping and adventurous, driven by high-stakes rescue missions and the rugged survival of its characters. The narrative tone balances intense, dramatic action with earnest romantic development, tracing an emotional arc from bitter resentment to fierce, protective devotion. The prose focuses on the visceral reality of desperate peril and the rugged wilderness, keeping the pacing swift and engaging. It is a perfect match for readers who devour historical romances featuring rugged Scottish mercenaries, brave heroines, and the thrilling tension of overcoming initial prejudices amidst the chaos of war and captivity.
- Mood
- perilous
- adventurous
- sweeping
- tense
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- intense
- romantic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- survival and rescue · overcoming prejudice · wartime romance · protective devotion
- The writing
- Dramatic and action-oriented, focusing on high-stakes survival and sweeping historical romance.
- The arc
- Moves from bitter resentment and perilous captivity to unexpected admiration and fierce, protective devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love high-stakes historical romances set against the rugged backdrop of colonial wars, featuring rugged mercenaries and brave heroines.
Content notes
- kidnapping and captivity
- wartime violence
- peril
About the book
"Major Connor MacKinnon despises his commander, Lord William Wentworth, beyond all other men. Ordered to rescue Wentworth's niece after the Shawnee take her captive, he expects Lady Sarah Woodville to be every bit as contemptible as her uncle. Instead, he finds a brave and beautiful lass in desperate peril. But theonly way to free Sarah is for Connor to defeat the Shawnee warrior who kidnapped her --and claim her himself"--Page 4 of cover.
Description from Open Library.
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