The Lady's Protector: Highland Bodyguards, Book 1

Sometimes you need a cute little book to cleanse the pallet and this one did it . Good plot , romance and fun little characters

This book is the first book in a wonderful series about a newly created group of Highlanders -- "The Highland Bodyguard". The Bodyguards have an important assignment -- to protect the powerless against England's covert attempts to eliminate people England deems a threat. These Highlanders are to be assigned to various missions by Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland.The Highlanders are not very thrilled by the assignments, in part, because they are being typically assigned to protect English women and children.In this story, Ansel Sutherland is assigned the job of protecting the illegitimate son of the Earl of Lancaster, a despised Lord who has come to the Bruce attempting on the surface anyway to establish an alliance with the Scots. Ansel sets out for England and the castle of Dunstanburg, near the town of Embleton. Embleton is a newly established town that serves as the home for servants and other workers at the castle, including those masons, carpenters, and others building the castle walls, turrents, and gates.Ansel is surprised and disappointed when he finds the castle is incomplete and largely unprotected. There is no garrison of warriors or other protections. He realizes he has a huge job to do; later taking on the repair and preparations for completing the castle as well as training people to defend the castle.The real challenge he faces lies in the secretive and protective Lady Isolda. She refuses to tell Ansel where the child he is to protect is hidden. Only reluctantly does she later reveal that charge to be protected is her and the Earl of Lancaster's son! Later, after an attempt is made on her life by a hired worker, she shares some information with Ansel. The Earl of Lancaster has his eye on the crown of England. He sees England's Edward II as weak and he, Lancaster sees himself as better suited for the crown. However, Robert the Bruce, believing the Earl is sincere has assigned Ansel to protect, John, the Earl's son.The story has several twists and turns including a change in how Ansel feels about his assignment, John, and Isolda in particular. Ansel learns, among other things, that the Earl is not to be trusted and that his ambitions make life very difficult for Ansel and the charges he must protect. No, I won't give away all of the plot but this is a story well worth reading. Once I started the book I could not put it down!

Robert the Bruce sends me of his most trusted warriors on a mysterious mission for an desired ally. He’s sent to protect Lady Isolde, but the mission quickly becomes more mysterious and urgent once he meets Isolde. What is her secret and who is the real enemy here?I’ve been a fan of stories about Robert the Bruce since I saw Braveheart. Now that I know more about the real history of the man, I’m even more intrigued by story pies about him and his trusted inner circle. This book was well researched so that the story fits well into the historical details. By setting the focus of this series on the lesser known members of the inner circle, there is plenty of room for the author to fill in the blanks with her imagination.This story was full of danger and plot twists. The main couple have plenty of alone time for their relationship to develop. As they grow closer, secrets are gradually revealed that make for a novel that is highly satisfying as history, suspense and romance.Another series to follow! Well sleep is overrated, right?

This book is amazing, not only the story and the people involved are very attractive but the fact that it is situated clearly in time and space, mentioning true historical events and well known history characters.The female character is well depicted and supportive of the male character who in return is so honorable and faithful to his duties that he fights to no avail his own feelings until of course, both surrender to their needs and love. The end is happy luckily, but full of surprises.What I loved most Is that the writer (my first book from her) gives the reader at the end a full description of the facts of the time it is written and which characters existed and which not, what is fiction and what is true. I appreciate very much this kind of information because it is a way of learning about the history of Scotland and because I am tired of those writers who write a book per month without any tips as to when the story takes place and not a single historical fact which makes me think they write a love story that could be placed in any country and any time, of course the past, but the past is very large. I have already bought another book from this author, as I liked her writing and thorough research of the history of Scotland and England as a consequence.

Set in 1314, this is the story of Ansel Sutherland, a warrior who has fought at the side of King Robert the Bruce, who is given the task of protecting the illegitimate son of the Earl of Lancaster. Though Ansel dislikes having to apply his skills to help an Englishman, he accepts his role as a bodyguard for the alliance it may bring his king.When he arrives in England, he encounters Lady Isolda, the boy’s mother who will not disclose the location of her son. But when nefarious attackers show up to go after the lady, he must protect her. So he takes her back to the Highlands and, along the way, their attraction for each other builds.The story is mostly just Isolda and Ansel though as they travel to the Highlands, we do meet a few more characters. And, eventually, her young son, John. It’s a well written tale, which held my interest though I would have liked a bit more description of the environment around them.If you like Highland romance with a capable Scottish warrior and a protesting English lady traveling north to the Highlands, you will enjoy this one.

I really enjoyed this story as much as the first one I read from this author. This starts in Scotland then on to England and back to Scotland.

It's too bad you chose to use the name of Christ my savior as a cuss word. And your sexual content is just short of pornography. Otherwise it was a good historical story.Judy Lea

It was a good mix of romance and intrigue. I loved the sparks between the H and the h. No bad language and mild sex scenes.

A mother’s sacrifice and love a man’s courage, honour and patience. All make a recipe for a deep and profound love story.

Emma Prince has done it yet again in with this richly embroiled story set in Scotland. The story of an honoruable Scotsman with links to King Robert The Bruce. The twists & turns in this pleasurable story made me never want to firstly put it down & secondly nor for it to end - I just wanted more as I felt completely drawn into this story as if I were a part of it. That is the amazing talent of Emma Prince, & thank goodness she keeps writing more as I no sooner finish one book & I need the next fix [ ha ha] of a new story. The Men are divine & we no doubt wish we had one & the Women are stylish & luvvly !!

I'm enjoying reading this series of burly highlanders meeting their love match. Well written, easy to follow, enjoyable characters and good villains.

This is a really enjoyable book. It is well researched and very well written with likeable characters and a sweet love story.

This book was easy reading . It was historical and romance whilst incorporating highland clans. The ending was a little obvious and a little rushed but overall a good read that I recommend.