“Expertly crafted… [a] page-turner.”—Publishers Weekly for Highland ConquestShe’d saved his son. Could she save him as well?Laird Gavin MacKinnon is a changed man—and not for the better. Ever since his young son, Ewan, disappeared two years ago, Gavin has grown callous and bitter. Scouring the countryside, his search leads him to a mysterious woman who maintains the boy is hers. He decides to … leads him to a mysterious woman who maintains the boy is hers. He decides to take them both and ask questions later.
Deirdre MacIntyre will go with the brooding laird if it will keep her son safe. Gavin has to admit that the beautiful lass has a bond with Ewan, and things aren’t adding up. When Deirdre’s clan comes to claim her under threat of war, Gavin has a choice to make: fight for her or let her go.
The Sons of Gregor MacLeod:
Highland Promise (Book 1)
Highland Conquest (Book 2)
Highland Betrayal (Book 3)
Highland Captive (Book 4)
More Praise for Alyson McLayne’s Songs of Gregor MacLeod Series:
“Not to be missed. Alyson McLayne’s writing is simply fabulous!”—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, 5 Stars, for Highland Betrayal
“You’ll be captivated by the humor, passion and adventure… Entertaining from beginning to end.”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, for Highland Conquest
“Suffused with witty banter, adventure and passion!”—ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author of the MacDougall Legacy series, for Highland Promise
“Raises the bar of Scottish-set historical romances.”—BookPage for Highland Promise
“Adventure, passion, and hot Scots.”—Booklist for Highland Promise
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Grab the tissues, I started crying the first chapter. A new author for my TBR, I was pleasantly surprised how good this book really is.
The fourth in the series (The Sons of Gregor MacCloud) is the story of Laird Gavin MacKinnon who lost his son two years ago. Though others think he’s dead, Gavin knows in his heart he’s still alive. Information leads him to Deirdre MacIntyre, who has raised his son, Ewan, and is the only mother he knows. When Gavin takes his son back to his castle, he takes Deirdre, too. She’s a married woman and he’s attracted to her, but doesn’t trust her. Now he must decide if she goes or stays. Adding to this turmoil, evil forces surround them and a mysterious warrior wants all of the Sons of Gregor MacCloud dead.
Heart wrenching and very emotional I want to read more of this series.
A free copy from Netgalley for an honest review.
Highland Captive is the fourth installment of Alyson McLayne’s series The Sons of Gregor MacLeod. If you haven’t read the prior books, you’ll be comfortable jumping in right here. However, you’ll find yourself wanting to go back and catch up. Ms. McLayne is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors ever to write about braw Highland warriors and bonnie lasses.
Laird Gavin MacKinnon has become a hard, bitter man after his wee son Ewan disappeared. However, he has never given up hope that his child is still alive. He discovers that his son is living with Deirdre MacIntyre, who claims to be Ewan’s mother. One night he and his men breach her keep to regain his child; she refuses to let them leave her behind. Deirdre claims her husband, who is rarely at home, told her Ewan was his bastard and gave her the child to love. On the journey home when Gavin is about to send Deirdre away, he discovers he cannot, for his son’s sake…and his own.
Oh, what a beautiful story this was, with two damaged souls who discover the missing pieces of their hearts. Gavin was a broken man after his son was gone. Deirdre had a horrible childhood, a lonely marriage and suffered self-esteem issues and had no confidence. There were times their relationship had me bawling like a babe, snickering like an idiot, and fanning myself because of the heat they generated. In addition to Gavin and Deirdre, other wonderful characters included his sister Isobel, her cousin Kerr, and Gavin’s foster brothers and foster father Gregor. I’m just adoring this series, and can’t wait for the next one! Keeping my fingers crossed for Kerr and Isobel!
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
For two and half long years Gavin MacKinnon, Laird of MacKinnon has searched for his young son Ewan. Ewan disappeared when Gavin’s wife Cristel took the boy to a market day gathering, she returned ill with the plague and died without giving Gavin any information about what happened to Ewan. Most believe the boy perished, but Gavin refuses to consider the possibility and will never stop searching for his boy. A lead about Ewan has brought Gavin back to the same gathering that he disappeared from.
Deidre MacIntyre nee MacColl is at the gathering at her husband Lewis’ request when she sees Gavin and knows that he is the father of her son Ewan, seeing him terrifies her and when he confronts her about her interest in him, fear sends her running back to her home and her son, wondering what Lewis has done.
Gavin is sure Deidre is the woman the witness saw with Ewan. So he along with his foster brother Kerr follow her to her home and find Ewan, but even then, Deidre denies that Ewan is Gavin’s son and much to Gavin’s dismay, Ewan doesn’t know who he is and refuses to leave his “Mama”. Left with no choice, Gavin takes Deidre and Ewan back to his keep. He plans to send Deidre back just as soon as Ewan becomes comfortable with him again. He knows that taking Deidre is likely to cause a clan war and he welcomes the fight. But what he doesn’t plan on is falling in love with her or the trouble brewing within his own clan!
This was a good story, but compared with the previous books, I didn’t feel like it was as well thought out and plotted. At the end of this book, I had more questions than answers and was truly baffled about a few things. I also had a hard time liking Deidre at the beginning, I sympathized with her pain – but Ewan was not her son and she knew Gavin was his father, but she lied and tried to keep Ewan from Gavin, even knowing the pain he has suffered for years without his son, that just seemed beyond cruel to me. But Gavin wasn’t much easier to like, he was just so angry and determined to get rid of Deidre that it was a bit hard to side with him. The writing in general was good, but the first two-thirds of the book seemed to drag and then the last third flew by in a flash, with multiple villains, shocking secrets, a long awaited love scene, more questions than answers and an epilogue that left me feeling a little disappointed. This is the fourth book in the series and I would recommend reading the books in order rather than trying to figure out the ongoing mystery of who is trying to destroy the Sons of Gregor MacLeod by starting with this book first.
Since being rejected by his late wife and now the disappearance of his beloved son, Ewan, Laird Gavin MacKinnon is a shadow of his former self. He’s never given up hope on finding Ewan alive and his search brings him to a woman who claims his son to be hers, despite the fact that he’s the spitting image of Gavin, so Gavin takes them both home with him, deciding to deal with the woman later.
Deidre MacIntyre goes willingly with the brooding, dark laid so she can stay with her adopted son. Largely ignored by her husband, Ewan is all Deidre has. Things aren’t adding up for Gavin, but the more he gets to know Deidre and sees her interact with Ewan, the less Gavin wants to give her up, even when her clan threatens war to reclaim her.
Deidre really annoyed me for the first half or so of the book, especially when she tried to keep Ewan from Gavin even knowing that was his son. The more she got to know Gavin and open up to him, however, the more I grew to like her and I enjoyed seeing Gavin’s character development. This is my second read from this author and I enjoyed it much more than the first, so I’ll be following this series more now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this story so much, I didn’t want it to end!!! This author sure knows how to capture your attention from start to end and it proves again why I love my Highlanders so much.
Laird Gavin MacKinnon has become a tortured soul, searching for his young son who went missing over 2 years earlier. I can’t even imagine going through that, not knowing where your child is or even if he’s still alive. When he finally finds him, he also finds out that Deidre MacIntyre has been raising the child as her own and they have a bond that cannot be broken.
There is heartache, decisions to be made, danger, humor (his foster brothers are a riot!), intrigue, as well as a slow burn romance between Gavin and Deidre. Everything you could ever want in a historical romance!!
I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Highland Captive by Alyson McLayne is brilliantly written from beginning to end.
This gripping story is edgy and delivers a deep emotional connection to the characters and their plights. I loved this book for its originality and it’s creative and complex storyline with multiple plots that surprised me and kept me guessing!
But, most of all I absolutely loved the author’s expert delivery of strong emotion and for making me literally laughing out loud with witty banter, then take in a deep breath for the steamy slow burn romance that leaves a heated blush!
This type of story is my all time favorite!
This author is new to me and I’m an instant fan! I recommend this book to everyone who loves a great Highland historical romance rich with excitement, tragedy, danger, intrigue, deception, love, vengeance, loyalty, redemption, and more.
This is one of the best romantic historical suspense novels I have read this year.
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Erica –
Highland Captive is the fourth installment in The Sons of Gregor MacLeod series. Alyson McLayne is a new-to-me author, so I can attest to the fact that this novel can be read out of series order and as a standalone with little to no confusion. That being said, since I absolutely adored the novel, I can’t wait to go back to the beginning to read the series from the start, where I’ll be able to accurately express whether or not the emotional payoff would have been better, the connection to the characters deeper, had the series been read in order.
Gut-punch after gut-punch, the author delivered a plethora of emotions throughout the novel, from the lighthearted to the darkest of emotions, and all the levity and banter in between, thanks to a ragtag side cast of characters, who previously had novels of their own and future novels to come.
Original and intriguing, the premise had me hooked from the first paragraph. Deidre is raising a child she herself didn’t birth, under the assumption that the child is her husband’s bastard… until she comes face-to-face with a man who is the spirit and image of her son. Terrified to lose the only person who has truly loved her for who she is, Deidre makes a run for home, back to her son.
Gavin didn’t make the best of impressions on Deidre, not realizing she would see the anger and frustration as perhaps his son was taken from him to save Ewan from abuse. Once the connections are made, Gavin attempts to rescue his son, not realizing the attachment the boy has on his new mother.
Thrust into close quarters, Deidre and Gavin bond over the love of their son, with a love-hate, enemies-to-lovers, captive and captor vibe that is insanely delicious to devour. Page after page, I couldn’t get enough of the intensity and connection between Deidre and Gavin, as the mystery as to why Ewan was stolen from him unravels… along with the mystery as to why Deidre’s husband is the way that he is.
The emotions were raw, the actions and reactions of the characters were real, and the pacing and flow was pure perfection, taking the reader on a Highland adventure. I cannot wait to sink my teeth into Alyson McLayne’s backlist.
Highly recommend to fans of the author and Highland historical romance, all the primitive growls and pure masculinity and fiery lasses.
Reviewers received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Highland Captive was another great addition to this captivating Scottish romance series. Though the brogue was on the light sight, the chemistry and heated/conflicted emotions which played out between this main couple were definitely on the heavy side.
I loved Deidre’s determination to protect her adopted son, no matter the cost. My heart, of course, grieved for what Gavin went through during the previous two and a half years. Together they sort through their unusual circumstances and let love take its course. Make no mistake, it’s a very bumpy road, folks. Gavin is eaten up with resentment and a thirst for justice/revenge, and Deidre is dead center in his sites at first. Brace yourself for it. Just know you will be rewarded with groveling and regret later on.
Steaminess doesn’t show up until around 80%. I must say I personally would have preferred more subtle, romantic dialogue/behavior for the long awaited first night together. Their behavior and dialogue seemed too smexy/out of character for how they were portrayed up to that point, especially for Deidre.
With a four perilous back to back stair step approach to the smack down with the bad guys, I felt a little overwhelmed in that lengthy showdown. Maybe it was just me, but I couldn’t shake the feeling too much was added there. I found myself skimming over parts of it just to get to the conclusion. Don’t get me wrong. Parts of it were really good, especially regarding how a certain character stepped in and saved the day. It did cause me to lower my rating by one star though. The epilogue definitely put me right back on track to being thrilled this resilient couple got their HEA.
Kerr is likely up next to get his HEA. His love interest, is a fire cracker, no doubt. In some ways, maybe even a loose cannon. I’m thinking it will take him moving on and showing interest in another woman to get her to see what she’s been missing all along with that verra handsome, good guy, mountain of muscle, Scottish lad. He truly is awesome, folks.
Title: Highland Captive, Series: The Sons of Gregor MacLeod (Book 4), Author: Alyson McLayne, Pages: 448, stand-alone but part of a series, determined widow Laird hero to get justice/revenge, resilient/selfless heroine, animosity turns to love, attempted rape, some fighting/violence, relationship angst, not steamy until late in the book.
Book 1 – Highland Promise
Book 2 – Highland Conquest
Book 3 – Highland Betrayal
Book 4 – Highland Captive
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)
Glen Moieasdan, Scotland 1453
“Deirdre MacIntyre leaned back against the tent pole and tried to take ten slow, steady breaths-but nothing worked to calm her panic and dread welling up inside her….His eyes…Eyes that promised retribution.. eyes that were the exact same color as her son’s.” paraphrased a bit. Can you see how this gripped me from the beginning?
Deirdre’s husband had brought home Ewan a couple of years ago. Claiming it was his son from a former trist and the mother was dead. She could only feel love for the little boy and was determined to give him a happy life, unlike the one she had. But when she sees a large highland warrior that looks like her son, she is in shock and has no doubt it is his real father. She frantically goes home to Ewan to keep him safe.
Of course Gavin eventually finds her and takes his son but Deirdre goes with them because to Ewan she is his mother and needs her. His plan is to let her stay for awhile then send her back. But of course it could cause a clan war.
The range of emotions in this story was humorous to intense which you could feel coming off the pages. A tangle indeed with Deirdre still married, although she and her husband married when she was 15, they had become friendly but were not in love.
A long jouney to a happy ending but Alyson McLayne did an amazing job of sorting everything out and bringing the two together.. A story not to be missed!
Book: Highland Captive
By: Alyson McLayne
Series: The Sons of Gregor MacLeod, Book #4
Release Date: July 30, 2019
Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook (of)
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Book Rating: 5/5 Stars/Kilts
BOOK QUOTE (Gavin says to Deirdre)__
“You’re a lovely lass, for sure, but you donna stare at me with lust in your eyes. ‘Tis not a swiving you’re after.”
Gleann Moireasdan, Scotland, 1453
Laird Gavin MacKinnon, has not been the same man since his two year old son Ewan went missing two years ago. He has been mean, rude, heartless, nasty, spiteful and offensive, making those around him who care for him most-the most miserable too. He barely sleeps and just searches for his missing son, his dead wife Cristel had taken him to the fall festival when he had forbidden them to go! She didn’t even report that Ewan was missing for hours, which was par for the course! As she pretty much ignored him and only brought him with her was to impress some bloody highborn lassies!
He would have punished his cold, heartless, bitch of a wife severely, if she had not died of the Scottish plague. As this fall festival was the area where most died from the pestilence. In addition Gavin’s wife, his son’s black hearted mother, showed her true nature after giving birth to Ewan. She admitted only marrying Gavin for his title as Laird, no longer wanting Gavin touching her or even in her bed. She even had the balls to tell him to sleep with other women as long he never touched her again! Cristel felt she did her required duty of giving him the male heir that was expected of her. Gavin had been deceived thinking they were a love match like his parents and his foster father, Gregory MacLeod. It tore Gavin apart but at least he thought he had his sweet lad until he was then away from him. Crusted had ignored Ewan and now she was dead from the plague! The other thing Gavin truly hated now was liars! He was about to meet one who lied about the thing he wanted most, his missing son!
Deirdre MacIntyre husband had demanded she go to this gathering. Perhaps trying to make up for all the time he had been away for the past several years. Optimistically, she thought this might be a second chance and a new beginning for them. Since he told her to leave their son Ewan home. A son she accepted since he was brought him home, claiming it was his child from a former lover and the mother was dead. Deirdre would never blame a child for his parents shortcomings, plus she knows what is like to be abused both mentally and physically by ones you should trust the most. Her family gave her to Lewis to marry as a fifteen year old child. It was as if her family just wanted to be rid of her. Lewis was kind but their relationship was platonic not one of a husband and wife, more like siblings.
Now Deirdre was happy she didn’t bring Ewan, as she was in shock looking at a Highland warrior and Laird that looks exactly like her son! As Gavin was hoping she had news of his son which she denied and packed up and left only to be abducted by the highland devil himself! Furious she kept lying not realizing how much she loves Ewan. In the beginning Gavin feels only jealousy and hatred for this woman who had two years he couldn’t get back with his son. At first, Gavin is angry yet is so physically attracted to Deirdre. He now realizes how nurturing and protective she is of his son and how they love each other like a real mother and son. Now he realizes he is falling in love with a married woman he could never have! A woman he realizes who had nothing to do with his sons abduction and only loves his son, he soon realizes she’s the mother he always wanted for his son. As Ewans biological mother only ignored Ewan only caring for herself. Plus his son worships Deirdre and he soon follows his son’s foot steps, but her being married is a big obstacle. Ewan biggest 4 year old wish is for his parents could be married to each other.
As Deirdre thinks this Laird is the most handsome man in Scotland, who sometimes scares her,but is absolutely swoon worthy. She understands she has misjudged him and develops feelings she doesn’t understand. Will she ever become the brave lion she desires or always be the scared little mouse? In addition will Gavin ever find out who his true enemies are? Will he ever find out who truly wants he and his family dead? He knows if he doesn’t return Deirdre MacIntyre he may be starting a clan war. Yet she might be the one to save him and his clan as well. Can she heal his broken heart after all? Will she be worth it? Or will he return her to her husband and keep her away from the little boy who captured her heart forever?
Get your Kleenex out for this emotional roller coaster ride, in this captivating Scottish historical romance! This is Alyssa McLayne’s fourth amazing book that will absolutely blow you away. It is a book I definitely couldn’t put down and cried through quite a few chapters too! I have loved every single book in “The Sons of Gregor MacLeod” series. Honestly, this book is one of the best book
s I have read all year! If this were a painting people would call it a masterpiece. This novel was a total masterpiece from start to finish!
Alyson McLayne is definitely one of my favorite authors and each book is even better than the last. Don’t get me wrong as I have loved them all, yet Gavin and Deirdre’s story really pulls your heartstrings, right from the start. You can read them as a stand alone, but your giving your readers heart a disservice if you do. Readers will understand the Laird brothership to each other and their relationship to their foster father Gregory MacLeod, much better if you do. Once you read each book and understand their goal. I thi nk it gives readers a better understanding and clearer vision of all the Laird relationships growing up together since they were boys and their relationship to their foster father too.
Men only seeking peace and harmony in the Highlands, though their foes and enemies are seeking quite the opposite. A fast paced, action-packed, heart pulling, riveting, page turning, romantic, adventure. The setting left me breathless, the dialogue was pure genius and the plotting was absolutely brilliant. Every time I felt I got past one hurdle another plot twist was forming. This book will definitely keep readers on their toes and a hold on their emotions. It is a phenomenal read I can’t recommend enough!
I absolutely and unequivocally recommend this exhilarating book that I imagine everyone like me will love!
The Son of Gregor MacLeod by Alyson McLayne
Highland Promise (Book 1)
Highland Conquest (Book 2)
Highland Betrayal (Book 3)
Highland Captive (Book 4)
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Highland Captive by Alyson McLayne is book 4 in The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Series. This is the story of Deidre MacIntyre and Gavin MacKinnon. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Gavin’s wife took their son Ewan to a festival where she ended up dying and his son thought to have died too. But Gavin thinks he is just missing and has been looking for him for a few years. When he gets a lead as to who may have him he goes forward to find him. Deidre was forced to marry at a early age to a husband she hadn’t met who happen to bring her a child for her to raise who he said was his. Now in their present day she see Gavin and knows that he must be Ewan’s father but is unsure what is going on. Gavin ends up taken back his son but Deidre won’t let him go without her. This opens Gavin up to either giving Deidre back on keeping her when they come to get her.
Enjoyed their story.
This is book 4 in The Sons of Gregor MacLeod series and due to unfortunate circumstances I was unable to read book 2 and 3. However, I had no problems reading this installment and really enjoyed it.
The character development is well done! Deirdre MacIntyre goes from bullied daughter/sister to finally standing up for herself and I loved every minute of it. Laird Gavin MacKinnon is angry and bitter. And who wouldn’t after having their son stolen and still not being able to find him after 2 years. He goes through quite a transformation as well. The banter is quite witty between all characters in the story, Especially between Kerr and Isobel.
The plot is one don’t think I’ve read and I did enjoy watching it unfold. It’s mystery, adventure and passion rolled up in a well-written story.
I received a copy for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Highland Captive
by Alyson McLayne
WOW! I just adored this, there’s plenty of intense and emotional situations. A page turner that keeps the reader engaged. Deirdra and Gavin meet under stressful circumstances but their attraction is instantaneous but complicated. He’s found his kidnapped son that happens to be Deirdra’s son of the heart the child gifted to her to love as her own..
Plenty of intrigue and mystery, a villain that has escaped capture from the beginning of the series. Keeps readers wondering who’s behind all the clan wars and who’s trying to destroy Gregor Macleod and his sons, and why? I’m definitely curious and can’t wait to read the next one!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion.
Highland Captive is the fourth book in the Sons of Gregor MacLeod but it can be read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read any of this authors books so I was totally impressed with this book. Reading it was like being on a roller-coaster, one minute I was laughing at the characters witty banter and then I was crying for the suffering the characters went through. The series is based on five boys that Gregor MacLeod fostered and this book is Laird Gavin MacKinnon’s story. Deidre MacIntyre was raising Ewan as her son and thought he was her husband’s son, but when she saw Gavin at the spring gathering she saw the resemblance. Scared that her son would be taken away, she returns home. Gavin’s son, Ewan, had been lost for over 2 years but he never gave up searching for him. When his sources told him he was living with Deidre he followed her determined to have his son. Removing Ewan from Deidre was not as easy as Gavin thought it would be because Ewan didn’t remember him and the bond between Deidre and Ewan was strong. Deidre was determined to stay with her son. Gavin had to decide between sending her home or letting her stay which would start a war with her clan. There was also a mystery of an unknown enemy that was causing Gavin and his foster brother’s problems. This book was great and I can’t wait to read of the other brother’s HEA.
Series: The Sons of Gregor MacLeod #4
Publication Date: 7/30/19
Number of Pages: 448
**4.25 Stars **
Laird Gavin MacKinnon is a very, very angry man, filled with rage, and he has every reason to be that way. Two and a half years ago Gavin’s almost-two-year-old son, Ewan, went missing. Others thought he was dead, but Gavin was convinced that he still lived. Ewan disappeared when his mother took him to the fall festival against Gavin’s wishes. While she was there, she contracted the plague and died – and Gavin went missing. Some thought that Ewan also died of the plague, but Gavin just didn’t believe it.
At this year’s fall festival, Gavin is meeting an informant who says she knows where Ewan is and for a reward, she’ll tell him. As Gavin is walking the streets he notices a woman watching him. Could it be the informant? He recognizes the woman as the wife of the future laird of the MacIntyre clan. Why is she looking at him like that? When he confronts her about it, she flees.
Deirdre MacIntyre is the wife of the next laird of the MacIntyre clan and the youngest daughter of the laird of the MacColl clan. She was married at the age of fifteen to a man she’d never met. About two-and-a-half years ago, her husband, Lewis, brought home a small child and gave him to her. He told her the child was his illegitimate offspring and that she was to raise him as her own. His name was Ewan.
When Deirdre saw Gavin on the street during the festival, she panicked. He looked exactly like her Ewan – and she was sure – no matter what Lewis told her – that this was Ewan’s father. But, he was so very angry.
Gavin’s men finally take him to meet the informant – and the name she gives him – is Deirdre MacIntyre. When Gavin and his men tear off looking for Deirdre and Lewis’ camp, they find that she’s already fled. They’ll find her – and she’ll pay for what she’s done!
Gavin rescues Ewan, but Deirdre refuses to let them leave without her. Gavin lets her come with them, but fully intends to send her back as soon as they arrive and get Ewan settled.
This was a good story that kept me moving from page-to-page. I liked Deirdra, but I didn’t like a few of the things she did in the beginning. However, she quickly redeemed herself in my eyes and I really admired her for the woman she became. I loved Gavin from the first page to the last. It was lovely to watch them grow to care for each other and support the other in sharing Ewan’s love. One thing that I really liked was the way the author chose to take care of Deirdre’s marriage so that she and Gavin could have their HEA. I could actually put myself in both Deirdre’s and Gavin’s place and believe that I could very easily act as they did, so I found it easy to forgive them.
You could read this book as a standalone, but to understand the whole overarching theme of the books, you should probably read them in order. I believe there were some good hints about the ongoing mystery of the man who is trying to destroy Gregor MacLeod and his sons – and now, I can’t wait for the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.