I can't help it. This book was wickedly good. Not only was the heroine abducted by her soon to be love but he's a complete rogue that would steal any woman's heart, only problem is after meeting Ellie, Hawk only wants her. 
 McCarty really knows how to suck you into the intrigue and the romance. She definitely heats up the pages with her writing. 
 Hawk is the fun-loving Highlander of the bunch and we really get to see that even if we are also watching him try and figure out why he's so enthralled with Ellie. One thing that is bugging me about these books is that the Highlanders seems so puzzled by their attraction to their soulmate and it takes them forever to realize they are in love. Seems strange at times. 
 What I liked about Ellie is that she's more no-nonsense. She's quick with a retort and she can give as good as she gets. Hawk will be on his toes with her and I for one love it. 
 Overall the story is great because while the romance is important it is also McCarty's chance to write out history with a fictional tilt. The war rebellion of Bruce and his men is still the running theme and we are learning more about other characters that I believe will be important in later books. 
 Very good read.