"Fun antics, great dialog, beguiling heroine, tormented hero."

Nora, a Highland lass, flees her home to escape an arranged marriage. In desperation, she enters the isolated lair of a brooding Scotsman who she prays will escort her to her aunt in England.

Ewan MacAllister lives in self-imposed exile from his family. Manipulated by an evil woman, Ewan aided her, while betraying his brother. Ewan's actions caused his beloved brother to kill himself. Isolation and drink are his companions, until a vexing chatterbox entices him from his misery.

They travel to Ewan's clan, unaware that they are pawns in a larger plan. Nora melts Ewan's cold heart, but their newfound-love must survive the lies and plots of others.

A beguiling heroine, Nora's spunk and tenacity enable her to tame the tormented Ewan. Readers will relish the dialog and antics in this enjoyable tale.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted August 19, 2003