Arrogant about her skills and single minded in pursuit of saving Anne, Claire hardly pauses once freed to thank her rescuers and takes off. She wasn't going to trust them. While one seemed as gallant as Sir Galahad, he had declared himself to be Lord Argyll, a Campbell, and they were all known to be Roundheads and as shifty as the wind. The other, handsome as the devil, clearly was a Highlander and should be a loyal Royalist, but what was he doing traveling with a Roundhead?

An avowed ladies' man, Graham Grant, Commander of the feared MacGregors, wasn't going let this feisty and attractive woman out of his sights so easily. He soon catches up with her and together they fend off another ambush. Determined not to let them find out that she was a Royalist noblewoman, Claire Stuart lies about who she is but with their knowledge of politics, they soon figure out who she is and devise their own plan to take her to General Monck and to her sister. Perceiving Monck as her brother's murderer, Claire only wants to kill him, but Monck has his own plans for Claire and Anne. He wants to wed them off to key leaders, but the men chosen have their hearts lost to others. Then, a blood stained letter arrives with astonishing news. Could a trusted friend really be so treacherous?

You too will want to find out how things got so tangled as you surrender yourself in this gripping tale of 17th century romance. Paula Quinn has done awesome research with a clear eye for the right detail to move this intriguing love story on without being intrusive into the plot line. Quinn is brilliant in recreating this period of unrest after Cromwell's death and true to the passions and customs of clans and their feuds in Scotland. Never will you find such a headstrong heroine as Claire and you'll laugh out loud at the humorous interplays and double entendres between Claire and Graham as they continue to rail against each other and their own true hearts. Graham is the quintessential Highland hero, lusty, strong and with a strong sense of honor and justice while Robert Campbell is the perfect counterfoil - entertaining and a delightful mix of being the gallant gent and klutz at almost everything, except swordplay and love.

With this story's strong plot, wonderful repartee, and well developed characters, this is a truly a book that will captivate you and one you won't want to put down! Definitely a top pick and I look forward to more great reads from this very talented writer!

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