![]() This is the kind of story romance novel naysayers shouldn’t underestimate. Harrowing scenes at the beginning will make readers latch onto the characters, and a mysterious story arc will drive them the rest of the way through. I appreciate that their trauma isn’t simply explained away with their romance but is an issue each of the protagonists needs to address on their own. Between Mena’s life of abuse and trauma and Liam’s history of being through war and bloodshed, there is more than enough baggage between the two protagonists. The Highlander is an intense story that tackles some pretty serious material such as domestic violence, marital rape, and post-traumatic stress disorder. ![]() The attraction between Liam and Mena is undeniable, but they must resolve their own inner demons before they can be together. After the institution was raided and closed, Mena was ferried away to Scotland to live out her life as a governess to the “Demon Highlander,” Liam MacKenzie, whose exploits in war were all but legendary. Mena Lockhart used to be a viscountess, but her abusive husband sent her to an asylum where she was further abused. ![]() Kerrigan Byrne’s The Highlander attracts readers with intense, interesting characters and detailed scene-setting. The fearsome Lieutenant Colonel Liam MacKenzie is known for his superhuman strength, towering presence, and fiery passion in the heat of battle. The Highlander (Victorian Rebels, 3) by Kerrigan Byrne is a dark, emotionally charged Victorian Romance set in the Scottish Highlands and England. ![]()
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