Highland Rebel by Judith James

Catherine Drummond is a Highland heiress who is just as comfortable in the ballroom as she is in boy’s breeches. When she is caught in an enemy camp, she fears the worst until a handsome devil rescues her by marrying her. She wants her freedom, and her chieftan wants her to marry a man of his choosing, so the marriage is actually to her benefit. She sends her new husband on his way back to England until such time she requires an annulment.

James Sinclair is charming, handsome, and has many faces. He’s quick witted and can blend in easily as a beggar on the street, or as one of the King’s favored in the palace. When he sets his eyes on Catherine, he figures the marriage would be easily annulled and she would be safe. He didn’t count on her out-witting him and sending him back to England.

So after a year goes by and Jamie finds himself almost ruined, he is surprised yet delighted to see his wife upon his doorstep. She has a proposition to make with him that could fix both of their problems. The biggest hurdle of all though is the attraction the two of them have.

Highland Rebel is filled with a rich historical background that lends credence to the story. Jamie and Cat are two polar opposite characters that simply sizzle together. They belong to one another like peanut butter and jelly. The fireworks between them is phenomenal and the romance is tender, yet molten hot. The reparte’ between the two of them had me in stitches sometimes. Highland Rebel is a historical romance treat you won’t want to miss.