A Novel with Thoughts and Ponderings

THE RANGER

Author: Monica McCarty ISBN:9780345518262 1/2011 HISTORICAL Publisher: BALLANTINE
Time Period: 1307-08

The Ranger by Monica McCarty
Chosen to help Robert the Bruce in his quest to free Scotland from English rule and claim his crown, the legendary team of warriors known as the Highland Guard battles on.
 
Embedded deep behind enemy lines, Arthur “Ranger” Campbell is prized for his razor-sharp senses and his ability to blend into the shadows. But when Arthur infiltrates the clan of the chieftain who murdered his father, his heart is locked on revenge. Inside he faces unexpected resistance from the sweetest of obstacles—a honey-haired siren who is his enemy’s daughter.

Intrigued by this ruggedly handsome newcomer to her father’s forces, the vivacious, enchanting Anna MacDougall is a woman whose skill at uncovering deception rivals Arthur’s own. Though yearning for a quiet life with a good man to love, Anna is drawn to this mysterious knight whose eyes devour her but whose words push her away. As danger, treachery, and the threat of looming war draw them closer into each other’s arms, a warrior made of steel must make a choice from the heart: love or revenge.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS: 4 Rose Read

THE RANGER is the third book in Monica McCarty’s Highland Guard series, focusing this time on Arthur “Ranger” Campbell.  Arthur is the scout and undercover knight of the group who provides inside information to Bruce’s side.  His latest assignment is to infiltrate the MacDougall army, headed by John MacDougall, the man who killed his father.  The assignment presented the perfect opportunity for justice after years of waiting—if only he wasn’t falling for Anna, his enemy’s daughter.

I am quite a fan of McCarty’s books, although I haven’t had the opportunity to read them all.  She does a great job with Highland romances, which is a bit hard to come by these days.  THE RANGER is another one of her novels that I just genuinely liked.  When I was finished reading it, I felt good about the story and happy for the characters.  It was obvious through the entire story why the two were attracted to each other and why they fell in love.

THE RANGER is another complete romance from McCarty that adds enough of the King Bruce story so as not to make it too sappy, but also doesn’t overpower the main romance.

Christina Baker

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