I can't even imagine living in the era when the Jacobite uprising was going on and danger was a daily way of life! Jenny not only lives it but she's in charge of her own army and does everything to help the rightful king of Scotland to take his place. So much is at stake and yet she dedicates her life to the cause. She certainly has no time for love....until Toran shows up! His main thought is revenge for the brutal death of his mother, having believed that Jenny had a hand in it. When the truth comes out, he sides with her in the rebellion and neither can resist the pull of attraction and then love.

I have to admit, this is not one of my favourite Eliza Knight stories, too many times when the climax of a storyline came about, it ended up being blah. You expect quite the confrontation with her brother Simon but that just kind of fizzles, you expect a confrontation with Boyd but that never happens, etc. Some parts seemed rushed and others just seemed to drag. Saying that, though, I'm still glad I read it and look forward to the next book in the Prince Charlie's Angels series:)

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

LOVED THE HIGHLANDS, NOT SO MUCH THE ROMANCE

This book is set in 1745 during the Jacobite rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie, which was something I really enjoyed. Usually Historical Romance is set during the Regency period or sometimes the Middle Ages, but I have never before read one about the Jacobines. I always like reading new things, so that was really great! However, this book did have some problem areas which took away from the great setting.

👍 WHAT I LIKED 👍

Setting: Like I said, the setting of the Jacobite rebellion was really interesting and new to me. Sure, if you're a fan out Outlander this might not feel like such an original thing, and I see other reviewers complaining about just that. But still, I liked how different it was from usual HRs who focus more on balls and social calls.

Jenny: Our female main character, Jenny, was interesting and engaging. She was very different from usual HR heroines - she was a fighter, a rebel leader as well as a laird. She fought for a cause she believed in (perhaps a little too blindly, but that's a side note) and she had ambitions for herself and her people. I found her very admirable.

👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎

Romance: Toran, our male protagonist, has been collaborating with the English but flees from them to save his cousin's life and it is during this flight that he runs into Jenny. The romance that blossoms between them could have been dynamite, but it was just... weird. It seemed to grow out of nothing, it was just suddenly there. It was lust brought on by nothing, turned into love brought on by lust. It just felt... wrong.

Writing: I cannot say exactly what went wrong for me with the writing, but all too often it felt clumsy, stilted and awkward.

My first thoughts on this are that it is good, but I really wish that I read this before I started watching Outlander. I seem to compare a lot of what happens in the book to what happens in the TV series and I am not sure if that is just me or if this story is very reminescent of the show. Every time the word Sassenach is used all I can think about is Jamie calling Claire Sassenach, but he is using it as a term of endearment, not as an insult. And Boyd sounds very much like Captain Randall. I have to say that I find the nickname of the Bonnie Prince is funny. The one scene in the book was very much similar to the scene in Outlander (show and book) or Jamie getting flogged by Captain Randall. I think that is why I am struggling so much to get through this book and why I am not enjoying it as much as I wish I would have. To me, it seems like the story is not very original.

The Rebel Wears Plaid, reminds me of Monica McCarty's Highland Guard series. I would love to read more of these if they are all like this.

The Rebel Wears Plaid by Eliza Knight is a historical romance set in SCOTLAND at the time of Bonnie Price Charlie, Charles Stuart’s attempt to take the throne. The story centers around Jenny McIntosh and TORRANCE Fraiser. And the are so many other stories woven in and around these two. There is a lot of conflict as the story starts between Mistress J and the English. The story keeps you guessing with lots of twists and unexpected turns. The secondary characters are well written and really fill out the story.

I have read several of Eliza Knight’s Scottish romance series before, so I was excited to see a new series coming out. The Rebel Wears Plaid is the first book in the Prince Charlie’s Angels series. The book has all the elements to be a fun read – a spunky female rebel leader and a handsome man torn by misinformed loyalties – but it falls a bit short of the mark.

I am a fan of both historical fiction and romance novels, but this book tries to straddle the line between the two genres and left me wanting. I was hoping for a romance, so all the battles and politics really left me wanting more time with the main characters and their relationships. And there was way too much “romantic-fantasyland” narrative for this to be a true historical fiction. I appreciate all the authors hard work to put this story in the midst of true historical events, but I didn’t love either of the two main characters so found it hard to believe they loved each other.

Eliza Knight has a proven track record of likable romance novels, so I will definitely continue reading her books. I might even try the next one in this series. However, this one just wasn’t a great read for me.

The Rebel Wears Plaid
Prince Charlie's Angels #1
Eliza Knight
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Lady Jenny Mackintosh helps her widowed mother manage the estate by day. By night, she risks everything including her life to raise troops, weapons, and money for the Jacobite rebellion. One night while on a late night mission, she is confronted and maybe a tad shocked by a handsome warrior who happens to be vying for the other side and she's not quite sure what to make of him.

Toran Fraser is more then positive that he's going to have a hand in taking down the Jacobites responsible for his mother's death. After making a hasty retreat he's helped out by Jenny and her men and asked to join her cause, he agrees, knowing she can help him out, but he never expected that she might be his enemy.

Eliza knight never fails to write a fantastic book. Whatever this lady writes seems to be a winner. The two main characters were both equally incredible. Jenny doesn't seem to be afraid of much and if she is well then she never let's her fears take over. She's feisty and one Lady you would not want to mess with. Toran was so torn up inside. It was like he didn't know right from wrong, but he figured it out pretty quickly. He is not afraid to let the feisty Jenny take over when needed. He's also there for her when she needed him. There were so many little twists and turns in this book that it held my attention from the get go. Ms. Knight once again you have taken my breath away with your story and left me with a smile.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me through NetGalley. This book was just absolutely wonderful. It was just so easy to get lost in and I just couldn’t put it down. I just lost myself within this amazing story. I most definitely will read more by this author.

This was a story where the heroine was a rebel leader who was trying to recruit locals into fighting for the Alliance, Sorry. That was Star Wars. Into fighting for Prince Charlie, the Pretender against the English King George. The hero is a Scot who is pretending to be fighting for King George against his families wishes, but he is just trying to keep his family together. He has to give the English just enough to make them believe him, while he is trying to get back to his family. During this, his cousin is captured and the hero escapes with his cousin, only to meet the lady and her rebels. The hero doesn't come across as being angst-ridden. He is more of a ditherer. He can't justify what he is doing in his own mind, but he is doing it. The heroine is only concerned with getting a rebel army since her brother is supporting the king so he doesn't lose his lands. The lady isn't even interested in marriage or meeting a man and the romance seems contrived. There is no character to the characters. They seem to be at cross purposes in the main of the story and then they find out they love each other. There was no lead up to the love they had for each other. There was lust, but even that was against their will. Their love seemed to just strike out of the blue. The story seemed to dwell on the fights and battles, not on being able to have a HEA moment. The spelling and grammar were acceptable. The plot was unique, but it didn't hold together very well. I would suggest 2 stars. I would not recommend this book.

Toran wants to find out what happened to his mother and is playing both sides of the English, Jacobite side to do it. When choices lead men to die, he is faced with a choice.

Mistress J is all about the cause. She’s determined to ensure Prince Charlie gets on the throne. And a highlander showing up isn’t going to distract her. Right?

Truths, deception, redemption, and so much more. Was an enjoyable book to read.

Jenny has decided to fight for the prince who should be king like her father before her. She can fight like a man and has gathered an army. She helps Toran who thinks she’s the one who changed his families life long ago. He soon finds out just how much she really will. Strong characters with romance thrown in.

This was a super slow read for me and felt more like historical fiction than historical romance. I do love that it’s based on a badass heroine who leads men in the 1700’s which is unheard of and amazing, but I just couldn’t connect with the characters or the story.

This book was great. I could not put t down ! The author is so skilled in the history of Scotland and I love that. It was a beautiful romance with a very happy ending. I love how strong women can become leaders and have their man, love and support them. I would highly recommend this book and it was my pleasure to review it. Happy reading.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because it was historical and about one of my favourite places to visit Scotland. The characters were interesting,strong and courageous. Jenny and Toran were a great pair together and the story had enough in it to keep me interested. If there is a sequel to this book I will definitely read it.

Toran Fraser is on the run from British Dragoons in their redcoats. He's rescued by the one woman he's been looking for, the woman that murdered his mother. A Jacobite leader called "Mistress J", Jenny Mackintosh is recruiting for the Jacobite rebellion to put Bonny Prince Charles on the throne. Toran is torn by his love of this woman who leads his heart and his commitment to the Jacobite cause. An exciting action packed love story. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Great start to new series. I am a fan of Eliza Knight. And I Love strong female characters. Toran Is a great leading man too. He is never pushy or domineering. He is a true partner to Jenny. I can’t wait for the next book.

I received this book as an ARC thanks to Netgalley & the publisher. This review is my own.

I really liked this story (historical highland romance). The characters were interesting (tragic backstory for Toran, unique to have a female military leader for the time in Mistress J). I do like the enemies to lovers genre when done well and this book fits the bill. A nice easy read with romance, adventure, battles, and lots of other drama.

I definitely recommend, especially if you are in the mood for a Highland Romance)!

I really enjoyed this book. I was very much looking forward to it and I was not disappointed. The main heroine of this book, Mistress J, is a total badass. This story is set amid the second Jacobite rebellion which was a very difficult time in History. It saw Scots fighting Scots and at times family against family. In the Middle Ages it was rare to find a woman leading more than a keep let alone a group of rebel soldiers. But our Mistress J does just that. This story is hers and how she tries to move past the actions of her brother and gather troops and supplies to support the rightful King of Scotland. She is trying to find her own way and be true to herself at the same time she is serving her Clan and Country. The story is well written, with great characters and several strong women along with some brawny Scots.

This was my first read from Eliza Knight. The story she wove was an exciting tale of Highland rebels and fearless women. Jenny is a rebel leader during the Jacobite uprising when she meets Toran and his cousin, Archie, while out recruiting for the cause. Over the course of several months, truths come out about Toran's mother's participation in the rebellion, trust is built between the two, and love is found while preparing to fight for Bonnie Prince Charles. Toran is relentless in his love of Jenny but is never pushy or domineering. He supports Jenny in her fight and her leadership and they become true partners.

This is the first a new series. I'm assuming the next books will focus on on Annie and Fiona, Jenny's friends and the other female rebels we meet in the story. Can't wait!

Jenny is a Scottish lady - and the leader of a band of Jacobite rebels. Toran stands on the other side of the conflict and believes that Jenny caused the death of his mother, but he can't help but be drawn to a woman who is laird in all but name.

I enjoy action in my Scottish romances and this book had plenty of it - a Jacobite uprising was the perfect background for a slow burn. I appreciated the fact that the story was set over a timeframe that would be believable for a relationship to form. And Jenny was a fantastic heroine, both independent and interesting. The "Prince Charlie's Angels" thing sounds kind of funny, but I think it's a good idea for a series.