Highland Wrath By Madeline Martin

Highland Wrath by Madeline Martin
Series: The Mercenary Maidens Series Book #3
on July 17, 2018
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Suspense, Fiction / Thrillers / Espionage
Pages: 300
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An assassin hunts the men who slaughtered her family—and finds a handsome ally—in this thrilling Scottish romance from the USA Today-bestselling author.
 
After years of training under the mysterious woman she knew only as My Lady, Sylvi is no closer to finding the man with half an ear that brought about the murder of everyone in her family. Now a skilled assassin guiding a network of spies of her own, she has every resource she could want. She just hasn't found her mark.
 
On a new assignment, Sylvi's blade misses its target, but for a change, she is grateful. Her subject, Ian, isn't just uncommonly skilled and roguishly handsome—he may know exactly where her family's murderers are.
 
Now unlikely allies, Sylvi will have to keep Ian close enough to get the information she needs. So close, that she fails to protect her own vulnerable heart. As she and Ian become lovers, she wonders: is a trustworthy ally? Or will he be her downfall?
 
“With an empowered heroine and tormented hero, a high degree of sensuality and a fast-moving plot, readers are sure to be satisfied from beginning to end.”—RT Book Reviews on Highland Ruse

Highland Wrath is book three in the Mercenary Maidens series. I have enjoyed all three books and this installment does not disappoint. Sylvi is the mysterious trained assassin who wears a ribbon around her neck. She is a battle hardened warrior until she is sent to kill Ian Campbell and finds herself attracted to the light hearted rogue. This story is a very complex look at a person’s response to trauma and the repercussions that follow. Sylvi has experienced devastating circumstances and survived. But her heart is plagued with wanting revenge. Will she choose love or will she choose revenge?

Martin does an excellent job of delving into Sylvi’s psyche. Her obsession with avenging her family slowly eats away at her and affects her decisions. There are some wonderful romantic scenes. I really enjoyed the hero’s character as well. His light hearted banter moves the story along.