The Mackenzie Regent

Written by Caroline Lee

Narrated by Antony Ferguson

Four years ago, Jamie Mackenzie lost everything-the woman he loved, the use of his hands, and his honor.

Alcohol became the only thing which offered solace to Jamie and he was satisfied to drink himself into an early grave . . . until his older brother died, leaving his clan without a leader, and his young nephew Callan without a regent. Reluctantly, Jamie steps into the role, little realizing it would include a marriage contract.

A year ago, Agata, the oldest of the Sinclair jewels, thought herself satisfied. Now widowed and returned to her clan, Agata has given up on her dream of a family until she finds a new mission with her sisters: finding and restoring the ancient Sinclair jewels. When they find evidence the stones are hidden in the Mackenzie holding, Agata jumps at the chance to see little Callan again. But her mission conflicts with her personal dream when she discovers she's been contracted to marry the lad's drunken uncle.

Can Agata help him overcome his dependence on ale and learn to see himself as strong and capable . . . or will he spend the rest of his life focusing on what he lost?

And where exactly are the missing Sinclair jewels?

Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Dec 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781666188929

Caroline Lee

Caroline Lee leads the animal behavior and welfare team at CSIRO, Australia. Her research interests include developing novel methods to assess affective states, assessing cognition and learning and improving welfare assessment of farm animals.

Reviews for The Mackenzie Regent

[Susan Grunner · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book wasn't bad, but definitely not for me. I like that this has a unique relationship; unlike most hetero relationships, and particularly uncommon in historical romance, she is explicitly the dominant person. It's explicitly stated how he wants her to be in control of his life so he doesn't have to make decisions. It's shown in the bedroom, but implied to be part of their wider relationship.

I think this is supposed to be a savior romance, with the woman inspiring the man to be better. But it's actually just an "I can fix him" mentality which patriarchy indoctrinates women to have. And it's incredibly insidious because you can't change him. But in this book she does...so I guess this is a bit wish-fullfill-y.

It'll appeal to some people. Not for me, though.