Beautiful Isabel MacDonald volunteers herself to be hand-fasted to Rory MacLeod for one year. The MacDonald's' and the Macleod's' have been at war for years, especially more so than ever after Isabel's uncle refused to hand-fast with Rory's sister, Margaret who is maimed and blinded in one eye. Isabel always felt like she was an outsider in own her family, which includes her brothers and father. She feels if she sacrifices herself for the good of the clan, she will finally be accepted. But Isabel is also uneasy for her uncle has another devious plan in store for her. She must seduce Rory and find the "fairy flag", which the Macleod's' cherish because it is alleged to have mystical powers. Uncle Sleat means to crush the Macleod clan in anyway he can, even if it means breaking Isabel's heart in the process.

Rory is none too pleased about this impromptu hand-fasting either, but to avenge his sister and the possibility of have peace is too tempting. Rory becomes even more tempted when he sees his new bride. Isabel is unlike any woman he has ever seen because she blinds him with her beauty and smile. But Rory refuses to consummate their marriage. He wants no child born of a MacDonald and will return Isabel to her father after the year has ended. Slowly but surely, Isabel breaks through his defenses. When they do finally become intimate, there is no promise of a future between them. Trust is still a very shaky thing between them. It all boils down to Isabel and if she should betray the one she loves most or turn her back on her family so she and Rory can have a future together.

Monica McCarty's HIGHLANDER UNTAMED is a wonderful historical romance that takes place in Scotland in the beginning of the 17th century. Isabel feels inadequate in the eyes of her family and Rory but tries her best to make them love her. She wants to feel as if she belongs somewhere and won't back down from Rory's stubborn ideas and the unfeeling insults he hurls at her. Rory's willpower soon crumbles and it was quite enjoyable to watch this alpha male fall for his beautiful yet innocent wife. Both are torn because of their own personal beliefs and when Isabel's treachery is found out, it is so heartbreaking to read. But, Isabel makes no excuses and fights for her and Rory's love with surprising results. For an enjoyable and sexy read with an excellent heroine and her sexy highlander, HIGHLANDER UNTAMED is the book to read!