Book Review- Highland Heat

Book Review- Highland Heat-With blood still drying on the front lines at Waterloo, Lady Grace Carrington helps an injured soldier to a British medical tent. Though she believes she's pulled him to safety, in fact she has put them both in grave danger: Because when his brilliant blue eyes meet hers, the passionate Scottish sergeant kisses her in a way that leaves her breathless and trembling.  As the obedient daughter of an earl, Grace shouldn’t be tempted by   someone so far below her station. But as a red-blooded woman, she longs for so much more.  As far as Duncan Mackenzie is concerned, getting stabbed in the arm was the best thing that ever happened to him. When he wakes on the battlefield, the sight of Grace's lovely face sets his soul aflame. As an enlisted man and a farmer's son, however, pursuing his guardian angel means facing the wrath of London society, not to mention his own superiors in the British Army. Aye, but he'd risk all that and more just to keep her in his arms.  Amazon

The first meeting between Duncan and Grace starts out dramatic and their story ends up the same way.  Even though the two of them are from different classes, they still make an early, strong connection.  
Their friendship and love grows but so does the feelings of doom that they can never really be together.  When Duncan is released from his service in the military, he is recruited to a special covert unit, the Highland Knights.   Its a brotherhood that he has sworn his loyalty to.  It was an honorable, noble alliance with the sole duty to work at home in the interests and protection of the Crown.   Grace's sister, Claire was concerned with Grace's happiness but also that she wouldn't be hurt or compromised by her own actions.  Claire is married to a titled major who is also a part of the newly formed Highland Knights.   Claire becomes an advocate for Grace and Duncan, but will  it be enough to really change things?  There are twists and turns as dangers began to pop up and not just for the Highland Knights.  Anyone one they love is suddenly a target for a wealthy, fanatical group, of ruthless malcontents.   That definitely provided  an unexpected violent twist.  It all made for a good story.  

I was given a free copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.