4.5 Stars 
 I loved getting lost in a Scottish romance again, it's been too long! Monica McCarty does not disappoint in this sub genre. I can't believe this has been sitting on my shelf for years and I am just now picking it up. :P Action, Romance, heart-rendering emotions and life or death stakes. Tor was stubborn Islesman who I wanted to give a good hard shake to (after using a step-stool to be able to reach his shoulders of course) many times throughout the story. I loved Christina's spirit, as well as her grit and determination. I was easily swept away by McCarty's writing and look forward to reading the rest of this, the Highland Guard's, series!