When notorious seducer Tristan MacGregor stole a kiss from Isobel Fergusson at the king's court, the last thing he expected was to discover she's the daughter of his clans' sworn enemy. Rivalry between the two families has held strong ever since the Fergusson's murdered Tristan's uncle. In retaliation, Tristan's father sought his revenge by killing Isobel's father. Now on one side of the bitter feud, Tristan knows he should have nothing to do with the lass that captivates him like no other, but he can't keep himself away. He's determined the feud end, he's just not sure how to go about it.

Orphaned at the age of nine and forced to care for her six brothers' after her father was brutally murdered in front of her, Isobel wants nothing to do with anyone with the name MacGregor (even if he is the most handsome man she's ever seen and she immensely enjoys conversing with him). When Tristan makes it impossible for her to avoid him, Isobel vows not to fall for his charm, for Isobel has a secret she vows to take to the grave; and she means to, any which way she can. Even if it means spurning the one man she knows she can love.

For anyone who enjoys an engaging Romeo and Juliet style romance, Paula Quinn's SEDUCED BY A HIGHLANDER is a wonderful take on the story of star-crossed lovers. It will sweep you off your feet and whisk you away to the rugged terrain of the highlands. Tristan is such a likable character. He's charming and sweet and forges his own path, even if he doesn't know where that path is taking him. Isobel is a wonderful, loving heroine with six brothers' who will delight you with their antics, especially the younger ones. This is Ms. Quinn's second book in the Children of the Mist series and, after having read it, I have to read the first book. You won't be disappointed with this tale of feuding families and forbidden love.