I've loved the other two books in Vonda Sinclair's Highlander series and so I was excited when I heard a new book in the series was coming out. This book is amazing! So worth the wait. I think it's my favorite in the series so far. Ms. Sinclair is a phenomenal writer with an impressive knowledge of Scotland and Scottish history. This makes her writing not only incredibly interesting but highly atmospheric. I also love the way she's worked the old Scottish marriage customs into the plot. This story delves deep into the complicated lives of two people who have fate, and enemies, working against them at every turn to keep them apart. These obstacles create mystery, intrigue and suspense and keep the story moving forward, and kept me reading. But what I found more intriguing is how the suspense rolls over to the romance between Dirk and Isobel. This is one of the most romantic romances I've ever read.

Ms. Sinclair has a true talent for making her heroes powerful and fearsome while also human and vulnerable, and charmingly romantic. That is what sexy is all about IMO. Dirk is no exception. I loved how tough yet vulnerable he was and how determined he was to forge his own path despite numerous obstacles and dangers. The same holds true for her heroin, Isobel, who only wants to maintain some control over her life instead of being used as a pawn by her brother and others. She is a strong, yet genuine, sympathetic character, and never seems too modern or like a time-traveler from the 21st century, which I often find in historical romances.

Atmospheric, suspenseful, romantic, and even educational, this book is a page-turner and will not disappoint. I hope there will be many more in the series!

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