The Hawk
The Highland Guard
Seafaring warrior Erik MacSorley captures a lady who has seen too much of a secret mission for Robert the Bruce. Ellie, an Irish noblewoman, refuses to be charmed by her roguish captor. A swashbuckling medieval Highland…
About This Book
The Hawk is a historical romance novel by Monica McCarty, first published in 2010 by Ballantine Books. It is part of the The Highland Guard series and runs 400 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 2010
- Length
- 400 pages
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The Hawk
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a seafaring warrior captures an Irish noblewoman who discovers his secret mission, they find themselves locked in a battle of wills.
- Fans of Highland historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes captor/captive dynamics
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Strong central conflict
This may not be ideal if…
- Potential for clichéd dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed toward the captor, though challenged by the heroine's resistance.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Erik MacSorley, a warrior for Robert the Bruce, takes an Irish noblewoman named Ellie captive after she stumbles upon a sensitive mission. As they are forced into proximity, Ellie proves she is not easily charmed by her rogue captor, setting the stage for a high-stakes romance amidst the turmoil of the Scottish Highlands.
Central Conflict
The forced proximity of a captor and his captive, complicated by the secret nature of the warrior's mission and the woman's resistance to his charms.
Setting
Medieval Scottish Highlands
Strengths
- Strong central conflict
- Classic historical trope usage
Consider before reading
- Potential for clichéd dynamics
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Monica McCarty
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Published
- 2010
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780345518248
- ISBN-10
- 0345518241
The Hawk: quick answers
- Who wrote The Hawk?
- The Hawk was written by Monica McCarty.
- When was The Hawk published?
- The Hawk was first published in 2010 by Ballantine Books.
- What genre is The Hawk?
- The Hawk is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
- How many pages is The Hawk?
- The Hawk is 400 pages long.
- Is The Hawk part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Highland Guard series.
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