The Raider
The Highland Guard
Robbie Boyd, one of Scotland's most feared warriors, kidnaps Lady Rosalind Clifford, sister of his English enemy. Their mutual hatred turns into an attraction that defies their loyalties. A Highland Guard romance.
About This Book
The Raider is a historical romance novel by Monica McCarty, first published in 2014. It is part of the The Highland Guard series and runs 405 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 2014
- Length
- 405 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A feared Scottish warrior kidnaps the sister of his enemy, only to find their mutual hatred blossoming into a forbidden attraction.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-tension conflicts
- Intense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Trope relies heavily on non-consensual initial contact (kidnapping)
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed toward the captor, though the emotional dynamic is volatile.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In this historical romance, Robbie Boyd kidnaps Lady Rosalind Clifford, the sister of his English adversary. As they navigate their hostile circumstances, the animosity between the captor and his charge begins to transform into an attraction that threatens to betray their respective allegiances.
Central Conflict
The tension between the protagonists' duty to their warring factions and their growing personal attraction.
Setting
Scotland (Historical)
Strengths
- Classic high-stakes romantic tension
- Clear, compelling central conflict
Consider before reading
- Trope relies heavily on non-consensual initial contact (kidnapping)
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:
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About the Author
Monica McCarty
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Publication Details
- Published
- 2014
- Length
- 405 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780345543936
- ISBN-10
- 0345543939
The Raider: quick answers
- Who wrote The Raider?
- The Raider was written by Monica McCarty.
- When was The Raider published?
- The Raider was first published in 2014.
- What genre is The Raider?
- The Raider is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is The Raider?
- The Raider is 405 pages long.
- Is The Raider part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Highland Guard series.
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