Kate Campbell knows much about her enemy, the MacGregor clan. Indeed, she's heard about their evil ways all her life, especially their leader, Callum MacGregor, known as The Devil. When her clan is attacked by an enemy clan, Kate, no simpering miss to be sheltered in the background when her home is invaded, puts forth a valiant fight. Weakened by a fierce battle and ready to meet her death with honor, Kate is rescued by an unfamiliar man, a Highlander who shelters her until the battle is over.

Kate's gratitude and clear admiration for his bravery turns to fury when she learns it is Callum MacGregor who's saved her. Kept as hostage now and using her as bait to lure her uncle out into the open, Callum and Kate are forced together and in time begin to see in each other traits never expected. Callum is drawn not just by Kate's beauty, but equally her courage and determined strength to defend her family. Kate witnesses a rare smile, a hearty laugh, a tender touch so human that she begins to question if there is any truth to his demonic reputation. All these things and more begin to transform their hatred for each other. But Callum's memories hold a torturous past and Kate bears the grief of murdered loved ones. Generations of bloody feuding and sworn oaths of revenge are not easily forgotten. In the end, love may not be enough.

Seventeenth-century Glen Orchy, Scotland, is the setting for Paula Quinn's latest tale of love, passion and all that's medieval. Clan enemies, the hero and heroine are equally matched in determination to defend their families, and in the beginning, neither seems able to bend. The author, however, does an excellent job of revealing in a timely manner the traumatic events that shaped each of their young lives, especially that of the hero. And with this revelation, a beautiful transformation begins to take place that will hold your interest from the first page to the last. Enhanced by dialogue with just a hint of Scottish burr, you'll see why these two must fall in love.