In "Defiant" by Pamela Clare, Major Connor MacKinnon, the youngest of the MacKinnon brothers, is tasked with rescuing Lady Sarah Woodville, the niece of his sworn enemy Lord William Wentworth, after she is captured by the Shawnee. Initially expecting Lady Sarah to be contemptible like her uncle, Connor is surprised to find a brave and beautiful young woman in desperate peril. As they journey back to civilization, a complex romance unfolds between them, filled with emotional depth and intense moments. The book is praised for its historical accuracy, rich character development, and the unique setting of the French and Indian wars.
Pamela Clare's writing in "Defiant" is described as grippingly compelling, deadly, humorous, passionate, and emotional. The story is fast-paced and addictive, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions of the era and the characters' struggles. The romance between Connor and Sarah is highlighted as incredible, with Connor's emotional depth and Sarah's growth from a sheltered princess to a strong young woman adding layers to their relationship. The book is commended for its closure on the MacKinnon series, providing a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
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Content warnings for Defiant include violence and themes related to captivity, but do not include rape.
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The romance between Connor and Sarah is a central element of the story, featuring strong emotional and physical connections.
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Charged with a crime they didn't commit, the MacKinnon brothers faced a death sentence until they agreed to serve the British Crown in the colonies and take up arms against the French. Allied with the Indian tribes who lived beside them in the wilderness, the Scottish Highland warriors forged a new breed of soldier…
MacKinnon's Rangers
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 the only way to free Sarah is for Connor to defeat the Shawnee warrior who kidnapped her-and claim her himself.
Torn by tragedy from her sheltered life in London, Lady Sarah is unprepared for the harshness of the frontier-or for the attraction she feels toward Connor. When they reach civilization, however, it is she who must protect him. For if her uncle knew all that Connor had done to save her, he would surely kill him.
But the flames of passion, once kindled, are difficult to deny. As desire transforms into love, Connor will have to defy an empire to keep Sarah at his side.
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About the Author:
Pamela Clare is a former newspaper journalist who has won numerous state and national awards. She is the USA Today bestselling author of historical romance and contemporary romantic suspense novels, such as those in the MacKinnon's Rangers series, the Kenleigh-Blakewell Family Saga,…
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