The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight
The Jacobite & Loyalist uprisings were like that of the Civil War where families were against family and friends against friend! How could you know for sure that your trusted neighbor or family members were not luring you into a trap?
Eliza Knight as a awesome author decided to take the side of the Jacobites which meant they backed the belief that the Bonnie Prince Charles Stuart and his family should be the one to not only be at the helm of Scotland, but England as well! On the other hand the Loyalists felt that King George, a Sassenach should remain as England’s King and should also rule Scotland because the clans can’t stop fighting amongst themselves and so how can they even rule their own country!

There is one clan that was loyal to the Stuart’s until the brother became the Laird and then he went behind everyone’s back and made deals with the Loyalists that caused a major split. His sister, Jenny started doing undercover raids as Mistress J and was one of the best rebel fighters that she became known as Prince Charlie’s Angels! Her brother Hamish had no clue at first that he was searching out to destroy his own sister.
Jenny met Toran Fraser during one of her recruitment forays and at first he was a Loyalist because of lies and murder committed by his own uncle against his mother. Toran soon became an allay to Jenny and was ready to help her wherever was needed because of his love!
War and lies can destroy people, but love will endure!
The adventures and the life lessons learned in this book is worth the read and time plus the author has written a great book. Granted the Jacobites don’t ultimately win the overall war, but they do win some very key battles!
I received a advanced copy from netgally and these are my words and opinions!

I love this time period the about Jacobite rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie, great new series about these ladies called Charlies Angels. Lady Jenny Mackintosh is a rebel whose know as Mistress J by all the rebels, she’s a lady by day and a rebel by night. She rescues Toran Fraser and his cousin one night and takes to safety. Toran is hell-bent on taking down the Jacobite’s responsible for his mother's death especially one Mistress J who’s responsible for his mother’s death. A captivating story of spies and divided loyalist as these two navigate the waters of Jacobite rebellion and falling love with the enemy. An excellent story I loved and I voluntarily wrote a review.

I felt a little cheated that this book wasn't really romance. The story was good, but not great, and I wanted more from Toran and Jenny. Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for the review.

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I adore strong characters. Feisty women leaders. Who better to write this series than Eliza.
What a brilliant story , Bravo!

Toran is so great to read , he’s got a menacing character and at the same time he’s a genuinely good person.
He may get his wires crossed with his allegiances , he may not be completely trustworthy, but this guy has been so misled and messed about, It’s not surprising.
By the way I love his name.

Jenny is a legend in the making, stronger than most women, physically and mentally, she’s a born leader ,a classic heroine.
She will do anything for her people, even refusing the man she’s falling in love with.

This is such an epic book , it’s a wonderfully long journey through the Jacobean era , a memorable meeting with the Bonny Prince himself as he tries to take the throne.
It’s an outstanding read , one I can’t wait to do all over again with book two.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

With their destiny under way, will their love be their strength or their weakness...

This is my first read by Eliza Knight, yes, I know one more new author I just discovered. And oh my! I just adored this book.
It is not a slow paced story but the romance takes its time to develop, the main couple needs it to get to know one another, really know who they really are behind all their words and mask.
Jenny is the hero in this book, she takes matter in both hands, she commands her men and leads them toward their common goal. She also earned their respect, she is no damsel in distress, she has set her eyes on one outcome and she does everything she can to avance to it. And while she might wear petticoats, she sides with her men, a warrior among them.
She is a sort of Jeanne D’Arc from the little corner of her world, putting her life in the line, not afraid to face foes and swords to put the right kind on his throne.
And it is because of the course she has set for her life that she is reluctant to let a man in. Her position as a leader seems to prevent her from giving free rein to her feelings.
Toran is a very contradictory man in his introduction chapter, he too is on a quest but the path he has set is one with many ambivalent feelings, as betrayal might be one of the components. So when he comes face to face with the result of one his actions, himself can’t reconcile with the price some has to pay for it. Why by altering his course, he encounters the one woman he was seeking about her whereabouts. And she does not fit in the pattern he was so set about her.
Thus the time frame of the story, from their first encounter, both are very dubious about the other’s course. So while history is underway, theirs need time to gain one another trust, but also to comprehend all the ramifications for them if they unleash their sentiments.

Mrs Eliza Knight has painted a wonderful heroine, she is one of a kind, a leader of men, a mentor for many, whose cleverness matches many strategists but also a woman with her doubts and weakness, yet she embraces who she is and never back down. And Toran is her perfect prince consort, he stands by her side, a shoulder when she needs a respite, a hand to help on her feet when she wavers.
5 stars for this first in a new series.

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Sourcebooks Casablanca, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

An exceptional story of heroics. Jenny is a fierce highland Lass who leads her clan and people in a battle and win. Along the way she inspires everyone she meets and all those who hears of her heroics. Toran is conflicted in his loyalties when he first meets Jenny. She sets him on a path that sees him redeeming himself and finding his true calling as a hero for Scotland. The author has created a formidable female character in Jenny. She leads her men with grace and character. She still has her two best friends, also female, who are strong characters as well. She leads from the front and refuses to be deterred. It is delightful watching Jenny and Toran fall in love as they battle beside each other.

3.5 rounded up.

Jenny Mackintosh is a fierce supporter of Prince Charles Stuart and leader in the Jacobite cause. Known only as Mistress J, she is amassing troops and supplies for the Prince’s return, which is no small feat as her brother Hamish is a staunch supporter of the English King George. She walks a fine line of discovery between obedient sister to an Englisher support and Jacobite rebel – but so far, she has successfully been able to keep her secrets. She is out on a recruiting mission when she comes upon two men and offers them aid.

Toran Fraser is aiding the English commander Boyd with capturing rebels when he realizes his cousin Archie is among the men and that Boyd plans to kill them. He makes a choice and saves his cousin, but in the process makes Boyd his enemy. He is a man on a mission, he sided with the English in an effort to bring down the rebel known as Mistress J who killed his mother. But when he meets Jenny, he is not sure if he believes her capable of the horrific murder of his mother. He leaves Archie in her care and flees the safe house and returns to his uncle’s home – where he learns his uncle, the chief of the clan Fraser AKA the Fox has once again changed sides – now he says he is on the side of the rebels. Toran takes his cousin Simon, his younger brother Camdyn and little sister Isla and returns to find that the safe house is no more, but he finds one of her men and convinces him to take them to Jenny. The more time he spends with Jenny the more he can’t believe she killed him mom. And when he learns the truth, he will do whatever is necessary to gain her trust.

Jenny is attracted to Toran, but she isn’t sure she can trust him, even when he time and again proves himself worthy. She tries to ignore what is happening between them, but when he saves her from a fate worse than death, she can no longer deny her feelings or her faith in him. But Jenny is a woman in power and she isn’t sure she can have it all – will Toran be a true partner or will he try to control her?

I have read almost all of Ms. Knight’s Indy publications and love her work, so I was super excited for her first big publishing house offering, but sadly, this book just wasn’t what I was hoping for. She picked a very hard era and setting for a HEA and I truly wish she had added an epilogue set years later – because I know how the return of Bonnie Prince Charlie is going to play out and as a Jacobite – a long-lasting HEA is not likely! I liked the story and the historical facts were well researched and incorporated well – but I did have a bit of a hard time with Jenny’s character – she came across as a very strong woman, but a bit power-hungry and not willing share her power with a partner, it was almost like she wanted a consort, which would have been fine, but to make it work, Toran had to conform, so he went from being a strong warrior to her lap dog – I just wish there had been a better balance of power between them. Overall, the writing is good, the story is interesting and well-paced, but most of the “romance” and the mild /warmish love scenes don’t take place until almost the end of the book, so the romance did take a back seat to the historical fiction. This is the first book in the series and we are introduced to the other two “angels”, but this book stays completely on point and doesn’t even hint at Annie & Fiona’s stories.

This is my fair and honest review, voluntarily given and in my own words, for this ARC. A well written story about the Jacobite revolution and how it turned families into enemies and yet strengthened some at the same time. It was a terrible time in history.

I don’t really know what to say about this book. I find that a lot authors these days are writing what I could consider historical fiction and not true romance. This is one of those stories with just a smidgeon of romance. While I like history, please put these books into the historical fiction category. It was a good story, just not what I wanted to read and maybe at another time I would have liked it more. I did not feel the heat between the two main characters. She kept trying to outdo the men and for me he was just there. I hate that because I love Scottish romances.

The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight is the first book from the Prince Charlie’s Angels series. This story is a historical romance that is both well written and enjoyable. This is Torren and Jenny’s story, and the interaction between the two worked well in the story although they both had trust issues to overcome. The story could have had a bit more action but overall I enjoyed it and I hope you will too.

Sometimes when I read a historical romance set during the Jacobite uprising, I fear that it can become too depressing knowing how history is payed out. In this first book of Eliza Knight’s new series, there is a lot of fighting, but we do not get to the end of the rebellion, so we are left on a. Definitive high note, which I enjoyed.

In this series we see the stories of three women who swear their allegiance to Prince Charlie as youths following in the footsteps of their rebellious forefathers. They call themselves “Prince Charlie’s Angels”. All three women bring a special skill to the rebel force: a leader of men, a healer and a messenger.

Jenny Mackintosh works hard day and night. By day she is the fill in laird, while her brother is in London allying with the English, by night she travels the countryside recruiting for her rebel army.

On one such recruiting mission her party comes upon 2 bedraggled Scots trying to escape the English. She takes pity on them and takes them with her, not realizing that one of them believes her to be their son enemy.

Toran Fraser is on a missing to bring down the Jacobites and find vengeance for his family. In particular, the rebel leader known as Mistress J, who happens to also be his saviour. Toran feels an incredible pull towards her, but the guilt he feels for his attraction to his enemy is enough to keep him at bay… at least for a little while!

I absolutely adore a good enemies to lovers trope and these tow being on opposing sides of the uprising could not be any more opposite! Thier romance burns slowly, but bu the time they get together they are on fire! Very hot.

This was a great story featuring a strong female heroine and the man who ends up loving, supporting and standing by her side. I highly recommend this book!

The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight is scheduled to be released June 30th, 2020.

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from Sourcebooks Casablanca through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This book has the potential for a great romance. It’s lacking in action however made me skim the last 1/2 of the book. I’ve been reading it for weeks when I usually devour historical romance. This book is great on the history aspect but is lacking in the romance aspect. I probably wouldn’t have minded had I gone into reading it knowing that but I needed more steam. At 70% of the book there were only a few kissing scenes. Very little internal dialogue about feelings/desires. I was very intrigued by the idea of a woman leading a group of rebels though. I might go back and re read it someday when I’m in the mood but not for the romance aspect of it.

The Rebel Wears Plaid is the first book in the intense historical Prince Charlie’s Angels series. The series is based on three brave Scottish women who are daring enough to risk their lives and aid Bonnie Prince Charlies. The book was fast-paced and hard to put down due to the action and suspense. The plot was good, and the characters were developed and likable.
Lady Jenny MacKintosh lived a double life managing the MacKintosh estate during the day and recruiting Jacobite supporters at night as Mistress J. Even though her brother has turned traitor to the Jacobites she refuses to allow the MacKintosh clan give up all her ancestors had died for. One night while recruiting soldiers she comes across two strangers and even though she doesn’t trust them she aids them in escaping the English dragoons.
Toran Fraser wanted to find out the truth of his mother’s horrible death and became a supporter of the English. Finding his cousin Archie about to be executed in the English garrison leaves him no choice but to rescue Archie, making him a traitor to England and the Jacobites. He knows his siblings are in danger and with nowhere else to go to keep them safe, he returns to the MacKintosh clan. The attraction between Jenny and Toran grows and he slowly comes to trust Jenny and supports the Jacobite cause.
This was a great book and a wonderful start for the series. I do wish the book had a spent little more of time showing the romance developing between the two main characters, but overall it was an entertaining book to read. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series and another adventure with a female rebel.

Series: Prince Charlie’s Angels
Publication Date: 6/30/20
Number of Pages: 384
*** 3.75 Stars – Rounded up to 4 ***

The year is 1745 and the times are tense and tumultuous in Scotland. Bonnie Prince Charlie is about to make his landing back in Scotland to gain his crown and the Scots are rising in support of him. Known as Jacobites, those Scots are determined to drive the English soldiers from their country and back to their usurper King George.

This is the first book in a new series – Prince Charlie’s Angels – and it features three strong, brave, and dedicated ladies whose only goal is to restore a Stuart as King of Scotland. We meet all three ladies – Annie, a healer – Fiona, a messenger – and Jenny Mackintosh – a leader who has gathered her own army to fight for Prince Charlie. It is a lovely premise for a series and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the ladies. Reading these books is a little sad because you come to know and love the characters, feel for their cause, hate what the English are doing to them, and still you know the real history and what plays out in the future.

Toran Fraser is a very angry man who is bent on taking revenge on the Jacobites – and Mistress J in particular – because they brutally murdered his mother, desecrated her body, and then dumped her on the doorsteps of her home with a note saying “Traitor” penned to her. Toran will do whatever it takes to find this woman and her band – even aiding the English. As he is aiding the English, he causes his cousin, Archie, to be caught and sentenced to death. Toran manages to save Archie, but it almost costs him his own life. On the run with the English in hot pursuit, Toran and Archie are saved by a rebel band – and Toran is delighted because he’s sure he’s finally found Mistress J.

Lady Jenny Mackintosh comes from a long line of Stuart supporters and she is absolutely mortified that her brother, their new Laird, has pledged his support to the English. Well, Jenny won’t support the English nor will most of her clan! What does any smart, resourceful, brave, and dedicated lady do in those circumstances? Why, she raises her own army, crafts her own weapons, and raises plenty of coin to help the Prince when he arrives onshore. They have to be very, very careful though because the countryside is overrun with Redcoats who are hell-bent on the destruction of anything and everything Scottish. So, Jenny and her small band of recruits are very wary when they encounter two almost dead Scots along their route back to their safehouse.

For excellent reasons, neither Jenny nor Toran trust easily. Both are quick to doubt and mistrust, so them finding common ground is not an easy task. For them to admit that they are wrong and that things might not be as they thought they were is even harder.

I enjoyed the story and the suspense of those times in Scotland. However, I did get a little tired of Jenny and her ‘I must be the strongest person in the world’ attitude. I also disliked that it seemed to be all-or-nothing – she was the lead, she was in charge, she, she, she. I admire strong, smart women – but I am not a fan of those who don’t know how to share. I could have given the book a 5-star rating had Toran and Jenny ended up with a working partnership. She could still be Laird – I’m not saying that shouldn’t be – I’m just saying I’d like to see more of a partnership than it appeared it was going to be. I also thought the issue with Hamish was resolved too quickly – like – out of the blue. Then, there was Simon and The Fox – will they make a return in future books? They seemed to be left hanging and I’d like to see them resolved.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another good one by Eliza Knight who really knows how to bring the best out of a Scottish Highlander hero! But, what I really enjoyed from this one was the heroine Jenny who was no normal lady. She runs her estate and at night she is a Jacobite rebel. I loved the interaction with the Toran and Jenny. Great start to a new series. Highly recommend!

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This is the first book I have read by Eliza Knight. This book kept me up late at night and turning page after page to see what would happen next. The Rebel Wears Plaid is packed full of adventure and Jacobite rebellion.

Our heroine is Jenny Mackintosh, aka Mistress J to her rebel army. Jenny has spent the last 2 years recruiting and raising money/supplies to help Prince Charlie reclaim his throne. Raised to be an independent, fierce Jacobite rebel, Jenny has had to step up to lead her clan when her brother betrays their heritage to join the English side of the war. I loved Jenny! She was a fierce rebel warrior no matter that she was a woman. She led her men into battle and fought with the best of them. Jenny had decided that love and marriage are not for her, her dedication to clan and country always come first.

Toran Fraser is one hunky highlander in a kilt. He is working for the English after the brutal death of his mother at the hands of Jacobites. He is hell bent on uncovering the truth of what happened and plotting revenge against the person responsible. Toran becomes an enemy to the English when he saves his Jacobite cousin from the gallows. While running for their lives Toran and his cousin are taken in by Jenny who hopes to recruit them for her army.

There is attraction between Toran and Jenny from the beginning, but also distrust. Toran thinks he may have found the person responsible for his mother's death and Jenny can't discern if Toran is a trustworthy warrior. Nevertheless their attraction continues to grow as the mystery of Toran's mother begins to unravel and war looms closer and closer.

This book paints a picture of how it was to be a Scot during the Jacobite rebellion. The danger and heartbreak the Scots had to endure from the dragoons and clans being divided on opposite sides of the war. I would say that this books straddles the line of historical fiction and historical romance. To me it leans more towards the historical fiction side of the line. I felt the romance took a back seat to main plot of the rebellion. I wished that Toran and Jenny had more page time together and there was more of the relationship developed. Some parts of their relationship seemed very sudden, but the majority of it is a slow burn. The last 20% of book finally starts to bring their relationship to the forefront and the wait is rewarded with several steamy scenes 🔥🔥🔥.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The intrigue and action from the Jacobite rebellion and a woman warrior/laird was enough to keep my interest piqued. Would I have liked for more romance? Yes. Did the lack of romance greatly affect my enjoyment of this book? No. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. I'm curious to see how Eliza Knight will give this series a happy ending knowing that Jacobite rebellion is not victorious in the end.

This is a great read. Jenny is known a Mistress J a rebel determined to put the rightful king on the thrown and save he people from the English. While on a recruiting run she comes across Torin and his Cousin running from the English garrison after his cousin was almost executed by the English and Torin saves his life but is now being hunted by the English as well. Even though Jenny does not know who Torin is they have ties rather they know it or not.

The author did a great job with her characters and the story line. This was a very entertaining read and can hardly wait for the next book.. I received this book for an honest review by Netgalley.

Great story by Eliza Knight!! It is a story about the people of the Scottish Highland’s fighting for their freedom and for their King, Prince Charles Stuart, Regent of Britain.
This story is also about Jenny Mackintosh and Toran Fraser who fought for putting Prince Charles as King.
Different events happen in this story that I would recommend this book to be read and enjoy!

The Rebel Wears Plaid is a historical romance (1745) that features Jenny, a woman who is leading her clan in support of the Jacobites, and Toran, a Scot determined to take down the Jacobites in general and Jenny in particular. Toran has been led to believe that Jenny was responsible for his mother’s gruesome death. In addition to these two protagonists, there are several other characters who fluctuate back and forth regarding which side they support. How Jenny and Toran, two Scots who are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, manage to find love and their HEA makes for a delightful read. This novel is the first of a trilogy spotlighting three women who take active roles risking their lives in their determination to rid Scotland of the English and to put Prince Charlie on the throne of Scotland. Book #2 comes out in December, 2020.

My rating: 3.5 Stars

She has no interest in finding romance, a man to love or a family to raise, instead she lives a double life in the Highlands. Lady Jenny Mackintosh is a rebel, a force to be reckoned with. Toran Fraser has revenge on his mind. He will stop at nothing to bring down the Jacobites responsible for killing his mother. Enemies to the core, neither expected to find themselves loving the enemy.

THE REBEL WEARS PLAID by Eliza Knight is both historical fiction and romance, as well as a tale meant to portray strong women. If one reads the synopsis, it appears to be a romantic tale, steeped in the history of the Highlands. Do not expect heaving bosoms, flowery sentiments or delicate moments. Prepare to be part of a tale of history, sometimes a little hard to swallow, sometimes a little tedious to read and certainly not what I expected.

The author has done a wonderful job of bringing the past to life and giving me an interest in reading about the Jacobites and their rebellion. What it did not do was make me love either character or all of the political wranglings. I was often pulled from the story attempting to get through some of the dialogue and the minutia of details that, too me, seems overdone at times.

Eliza Knight is a fine author, this just wasn’t what I was expecting or hoping for.

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Sourcebooks Casablanca! This is my honest and voluntary review.