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Publication Order of Deceitful Lassies Books
Start with: Legend of a Highland Lass (2020)
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Publication Order of Defenders of the Highlands Books
Start with: Fighting for a Highland Rose (2019)
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Publication Order of English Roses of Duart Castle Books
Start with: Temptation in the Highlands (2020)
ⓘ About Kenna Kendrick
Kenna Kendrick is a published American author. Kenna is based in the United States and resides in Austin, Texas. She is married and lives there with her husband, with whom she shares three children. She is known for writing historical Scottish romance novels. She has worked as an English teacher for over 25 years, bringing her closer to the literary world and broadening the love that she has for stories that are fiction. She also loves literature thanks to her father. John always used to write crime stories. Kenna decided that she was going to follow in the steps of her father after going to Scotland and developing an appreciation for the Highlands and Celtic myths. Fighting for a Highland Rose is the first novel in the Defenders of the Highlands series by Kenna Kendrick.
All Book Series by Kenna Kendrick
1
Legend of a Highland Lass
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Taken by her Highland Enemy
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
In the Shadow of a Highland Lass
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Fighting for a Highland Rose
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Fighting for a Highland Heart
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Fighting for a Highland Lass
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
Temptation in the Highlands
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Mending a Highland Heart
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Seduction in the Highlands
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
The Deceived Highland Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2022
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2
The Highlander's Vixen
Book 2 of 8 · published 2023
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3
The Highlander's Sweet Surrender
Book 3 of 8 · published 2023
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4
Seduced by Highland Lies
Book 4 of 8 · published 2023
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5
The Stolen Highland Kiss
Book 5 of 8 · published 2023
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6
The Cursed Highland Kiss
Book 6 of 8 · published 2024
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7
Seduced by the Highlander's Kiss
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
The Kiss of a Highland Brute
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
Phantom of the Highlands
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2020
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2
Siren of the Highlands
Book 2 of 7 · published 2020
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3
Every Highland Sin
Book 3 of 7 · published 2021
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4
Devil of the Highlands
Book 4 of 7 · published 2025
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5
Savage of the Highlands
Book 5 of 7 · published 2026
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6
Brute of the Highlands
Book 6 of 7 · published 2026
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7
Beast of the Highlands
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2026
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1
A Highlander Forged in Fire
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2019
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2
A Highlander Born from Chaos
Book 2 of 4 · published 2020
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3
A Highlander Marked by Fate
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
A Highlander Bound by Oath
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
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1
Capturing the Highlander's Heart
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Capturing a Highland Rogue
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Capturing the Reluctant Highlander
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
Highlander’s Lady of the Lake
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Highlander’s Golden Enchantress
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
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1
Highlander’s Gypsy Lass
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2020
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2
Highlander's Cursed Heiress
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
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1
The Laird's Reluctant Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2023
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2
The English Beauty and the Highland Beast
Book 2 of 15 · published 2023
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3
Marrying a Highland Outlaw
Book 3 of 15 · published 2023
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4
A Night with a Highlander
Book 4 of 15 · published 2023
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5
The Laird's Stolen Bride
Book 5 of 15 · published 2023
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6
Bride of the Viking Laird
Book 6 of 15 · published 2024
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7
The Highlander's Sinful Bride
Book 7 of 15 · published 2024
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8
Bride of the Beastly Laird
Book 8 of 15 · published 2024
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9
The Highlander’s Dangerous Bride
Book 9 of 15 · published 2024
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10
The Highlander’s Pirate Bride
Book 10 of 15 · published 2025
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11
Bride of the Wicked Laird
Book 11 of 15 · published 2025
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12
Bride of the Mad Laird
Book 12 of 15 · published 2025
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13
Bride of the Sinful Laird
Book 13 of 15 · published 2025
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14
Bride of the Merciless Laird
Book 14 of 15 · published 2025
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15
Bride of the Barbarian Laird
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2026
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1
The Wrong Highland Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2023
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2
In the Arms of a Highland Brute
Book 2 of 9 · published 2023
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3
The Sins of a Highland Beast
Book 3 of 9 · published 2023
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4
Claimed by a Highland Beast
Book 4 of 9 · published 2024
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5
Chosen by a Highland Beast
Book 5 of 9 · published 2024
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6
Craved by a Highland Beast
Book 6 of 9 · published 2024
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7
In Bed with a Highland Beast
Book 7 of 9 · published 2024
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8
Bound to a Highland Beast
Book 8 of 9 · published 2025
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9
Tempted by a Highland Beast
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2025
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1
Claimed by a Ruthless Scot
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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2
Claimed by a Savage Scot
Book 2 of 3 · published 2026
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3
Claimed by a Possessive Scot : Scottish Enemies to Lovers Romance
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Stolen By A Scot
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2026
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2
Desired by a Scot
Book 2 of 4 · published 2026
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3
Tempted by a Scot
Book 3 of 4 · published 2026
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4
Claimed by a Scot
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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1
The Highlander’s Illicit Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025
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2
The Highlander’s Wicked Bride
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
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1
Highlander's Rightful Claim
Series opener · book 1 of 22 · published 2019
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2
Highlander’s Forbidden Desire
Book 2 of 22 · published 2020
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3
Sweet Highland Revenge
Book 3 of 22 · published 2021
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4
Bewitching the Highlander
Book 4 of 22 · published 2021
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5
Lifting a Highland Lass's Curse
Book 5 of 22 · published 2021
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6
Beauty and the Beastly Highlander
Book 6 of 22 · published 2021
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7
Highlander's Battle of Hearts
Book 7 of 22 · published 2021
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8
Sacrificing his Highland Heart
Book 8 of 22 · published 2021
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9
Highlander’s Vengeful Love
Book 9 of 22 · published 2021
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10
The Storm in his Highland Heart
Book 10 of 22 · published 2021
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11
Unchain the Highlander’s Heart
Book 11 of 22 · published 2021
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12
Highlander’s Cursed Touch
Book 12 of 22 · published 2022
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13
Journey of a Highland Heart
Book 13 of 22 · published 2022
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14
In Bed with a Highland Traitor
Book 14 of 22 · published 2022
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15
Saga of a Highland Avenger
Book 15 of 22 · published 2022
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16
Wrapped in his Highland Sins
Book 16 of 22 · published 2022
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17
The Secret of a Highland Rebel
Book 17 of 22 · published 2022
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18
Married to a Highland Brute
Book 18 of 22 · published 2022
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19
Craving a Highland Sinner
Book 19 of 22 · published 2022
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20
The Scot I’ve Always Loved
Book 20 of 22 · published 2022
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21
The Highlander’s Lady of Pleasure
Book 21 of 22 · published 2022
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22
The Veiled Wish of a Highland Bride
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2022
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1
Once in a Highland Loch
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2020
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2
One Night with the Highlander
Book 2 of 8 · published 2021
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3
Wild Highland Roses
Book 3 of 8 · published 2021
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4
Burning Highland Hearts
Book 4 of 8 · published 2022
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5
Under the Spells of Lasses
Book 5 of 8 · published 2022
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6
Kilts and Highland Kisses
Book 6 of 8 · published 2023
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7
Unyielding Highland Temptations
Book 7 of 8 · published 2023
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8
Untamed Highland Hearts
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
A Hellion for the Icy Highlander
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2026 Anthology · Fiona Faris
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2
A Widow for the Ruthless Highlander
Book 2 of 4 · published 2026 Anthology · Elaine Barrett
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3
A Healer for the Cold-Blooded Highlander
Book 3 of 4 · published 2026 Anthology · Lyla Rosewood
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4
A Runaway for the Merciless Highlander
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
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1
Laird of Vengeance
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Fiona Faris
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3
Laird of Lust
Book 3 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Lyla Rosewood
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4
Laird of Ruin
Book 4 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Elaine Barrett
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5
Laird of Obsession
Book 5 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Juliana Wight
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6
Laird of Deception
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Shona Thompson
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1
Scot of Temptation
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2024 Anthology · Fiona Faris
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2
Scot of Desire
Book 2 of 10 · published 2024 Anthology · Lyla Rosewood
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3
Scot of Lust
Book 3 of 10 · published 2024 Anthology · Juliana Wight
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4
Scot of Seduction
Book 4 of 10 · published 2024 Anthology · Shona Thompson
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5
Scot of Devotion
Book 5 of 10 · published 2024
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6
Scot of Deception
Book 6 of 10 · published 2025
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7
Scot of Pleasure
Book 7 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Juliana Wight
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8
Scot of Passion
Book 8 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Shona Thompson
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9
Scot of Sin
Book 9 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Fiona Faris
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10
Scot of Ruin
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Lyla Rosewood
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1
Kilted Hate
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2024
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2
Kilted Abduction
Book 2 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Fiona Faris
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3
Kilted Sins
Book 3 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Shona Thompson
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4
Kilted Lust
Book 4 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Juliana Wight
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5
Kilted Seduction
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Lyla Rosewood
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kenna Kendrick?
Kenna Kendrick is a published American author. Kenna is based in the United States and resides in Austin, Texas. She is married and lives there with her husband, with whom she shares three children.
Which Kenna Kendrick series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Highlanders of Kirklinton series, the earliest of Kenna Kendrick's multi-book series: it opens with A Highlander Forged in Fire (2019) and runs to 4 books across 2019–2023, ending with A Highlander Bound by Oath (2023). Kenna Kendrick's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kenna Kendrick written?
Kenna Kendrick has 123 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2027. 93 of them belong to 18 named series — the largest being the Sparks and Tartans: The MacKinnon Clan's Romance series with 15 books — and 30 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kenna Kendrick's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kenna Kendrick's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Highlanders of Kirklinton (2019–2023, 4 books), Defenders of the Highlands (2019, 3 books) and Lasses of the Kinnaird Castle (2019–2020, 3 books), plus 15 more.
How are Kenna Kendrick's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kenna Kendrick's 123 books into 18 named series and 30 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sparks and Tartans: The MacKinnon Clan's Romance (15 books, 2023–2026); The Mackintosh Clan (10 books, 2024–2025); Tales of Love and Lust in the Murray Castle (9 books, 2023–2025); Hearts Aflame: Love in the MacPherson Castle (8 books, 2022–2024); Highlanders of Cherrythorn (7 books, 2020–2026), plus 13 further series.
