The Ghost by Monica McCarty

I got hooked on the Highland Guard Series from Monica McCarty thanks to the publisher. Knowing that I love romance, they set out to hook me on this historical romance series and they were successful! So I am pleased to bring you what is known as the final installment of this Highland Guard series that I was fortunate to review. Here are my thoughts.

The Ghost by Monica McCarty
Series: Highland Guard (Book 12)
Publisher: Pocket Books (May 31, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1501108815

An undercover warrior and her sworn enemy play a seductive game of cat-and-mouse in New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty’s sexy new Highland Guard novel.

Joan Comyn swore allegiance to Robert the Bruce the day she witnessed England’s barbarous king torturing her famous mother, Scot patriot Bella MacDuff. Now the mysterious beauty slips into men’s hearts like a specter and entices England’s most illustrious barons to unwittingly divulge their secrets, then shares them with her king. Known only as the Ghost even among her Highland Guard brethren, Joan has become the most wanted traitor in England.

The man determined to uncover her identity poses her biggest threat yet. Alex Seton once stood with Bruce but now fights for the enemy. Though Joan knows she must avoid the handsome warrior or risk discovery, his knightly chivalry touches a place in her long since buried.

When his suspicions grow apparent, Joan realizes she must do everything in her power to stop Alex from revealing her mission and convince the powerful fighter to join forces with the Highland Guard once more. But as the ultimate battle in the great war approaches, will Alex choose love or honor?

My Thoughts on The Ghost by Monica McCarty

I was sad when I opened this book and read the forward from the author saying that this was going to be the final installment in this series. This author has a way of blending history into her stories that keeps you entertained, learning, involved, engaged, plus whatever other verb you want to use. She certainly was able to do that with me and I didn’t even start from the beginning of the series.

This is the 12th book in the Highland Guard series and it’s just as good if not the best of the stories. I have to say I fell in love with Alex. He is so sweet!! I love his gallantry, loyalty, and caring character. I don’t think an author could have nailed this guy better.

The author has a beautiful way with words that allows you to get just sucked into the story and whisked away into the thirteen hundreds. With some suspense and intrigue, there’s plenty going on on every single page and never a dull moment. You can honestly lose yourself for several hours at a time and enjoy every bit of the story.

I’ll be sad to see the ending of this series but excited to see what else Monica McCarty will be bringing to us.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.