The Legend of the the Rogue
By Darcy Burke

Series: Legendary Rogues 

Release Date: December 1st 


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August 1744-1746
Scotland 

The year of Our Lord is one thousand seven hundred and forty-four, in the summer season at the Lammas Fair. This is where Travis Crow, Lord of Sttathclyde, under the name Roy Williams, first notices storyteller, Elspeth Marshall. She is totally mesmerized and instantly attracted to this  swoon worthy stranger. He tells her this unique tale of the Sword of Lann Dhearg that is allegedly the identical sword given to one of King Authors knight’s of Camelot and this sword’s name was Dyrnwyn. He enchants her from that start, sweeping her off her feet quickly, as she falls for this swoon worthy man sharing a passionate kiss. They had family duties to fulfill he gave his word he would return but he never did which shattered young Elspeth’s heart. It would be another two years before she saw this man again!

15 December 1746
Scotland 

The year of Our Lord is one thousand seven hundred and forty-six In December. In the Culloden battle where his people were crushed, Tavish Crawford, has now lost his beloved families sword called  Lann Dhearg. In addition to this problem his heart nearly pops out of his chest when he sees Elspeth Marshall at Balthazar’s Inn. Hoping she won’t remember him as he is now a wanted criminal to the English, a Jacobite sympathizer and rebel, a wanted man! If she says anything he might be taken into custody for execution!

Unfortunately, she does remember him and he gives her her another false name, this time John MacLean. This man denied knowing her showing no recognition, plus he behaved like she was irritating him. So Elspeth felt like an old rag-just used and worthless not worth remembering! Of course Tavish remembered her, but had to behave as an uncaring, cold and  callous rogue. As it could mean the end of his life!

He does eventually find Elspeths to apologize and explains his names,  how he’s a a Jacobite sympathizer, helping the other hidden surviving rebels. She forgives him, but of course this is after she punched him in the gut! Soon he explains looking for his lost sword. Not realizing both his sword and the woman who now owns his heart are in jeopardy from a secret and dangerous organization also seeking his sword! As this secret organization wants his sword believing it is the thirteenth treasure. His other problem is Elspeth the story teller and writer wants to tell his families history to the world. Something he wants kept private no matter what but he also knows Elspeth life would be forfeit if this organization discovered Elspeth’s story, as this sword could be very dangerous in the wrong hands. To Elspeth so much of this feels like a sting of Tavish’s betrayal more than once he hasn’t been honest with her.  Can she ever trust him and give her heart again? Will he ever be to convince the woman he loves he only wants to protect her? Read and find out more in this wonderful story.

My first Darcy Burke read  that I really enjoyed.This is a prequel to her book Legendary Rogues series. 
 It is is filled with adventure, folklore, magic, danger, mystery and love. A book I highly recommend. I originally read this in the analogy A Very Highland Holiday. 

Disclaimer: I received an advance readers copy through the author and Harlequin Publishers. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog. All thoughts, ideas and 
words are my own. 

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As always I liked this book! I’m a fan of Darcy’s work, however I did feel like those that liked the outlander series would also greatly enjoy this book. The main female was a good, interesting character. Her chemistry with the main leader was believable- you can feel it off the page!

The Legend of a Rogue by Darcy Burke

Elspeth Marshall is stuck in the highland Inn due to the weather after a trip to find stories about mystical word of mouth stories from the past she feels should not be forgotten.  She meets ‘Roy, ’ not his real name, he has lost a ancient family heirloom whilst being injured during the battle of Culloden but in the wrong hand could be deadly. Tavis Crawford and Elspeth have chemistry and together they must one and protect the legendary sword . 

A slightly different story from Darcy Burke with mystic and historical combined but it still has her character twists to the story and bits about the brutality of Culloden. I liked it though it did take a little getting into .

I actually quite enjoyed this book. I wasn't expecting the post-Culloden setting or the mystical element to the plot but both worked really well and added something  intriguing. 

I liked both Elspeth and Tavish, I could so vividly picture that lopsided grin.  I didn't feel their chemistry as vibrantly as the writing wanted me to, particularly in the first half of the book. There were alot of lingering looks and flirtations but they weren't tangible to me until around 50% when they upped the contact. 

I could have started a drinking game in the last quarter. Every time someone is referred to as a 'villain' drink. I'd pass out before the end.  Though admittedly this section did have a fair amount of tension to distract me a little from the over use of the word. 

I thought it was a nice and easy read which offered something a little different plot wise and I loved the post-Culloden setting (and the John Maclean references!). I did find it a bit nice and twee at times which is the main reason I lowered the rating.