Three years ago, Eveline Armstrong, daughter to Laird Armstrong rode away from her keep in an effort to escape her sealed fate. She encounters trouble as she is thrown off her horse and into a ravine where she stayed for three days until people could find her. Upon her return, she succumbs to a fever and subsequently loses her hearing. Now, three years later, Eveline has yet to speak a word. In turn, her family believes her to be daft or "touched" and although Eveline clearly isn't, only deaf, she allows her family to believe she is for a gut-wrenching reason that is revealed later in the story.

The Armstrongs and the Montgomerys have been long-time enemies. But when the King tires of this endless feud, he comes up with a tactic that he hopes will unite these powerful clans. His plan? Command Graeme Montomery to wed the "touched" Eveline Armstrong. Both clans are outraged and yet Graeme finds himself drawn to Eveline in a way that is undeniable. Sexual tension sizzles and love transcends all horrors in NEVER SEDUCE A SCOT.

There is one shining star in this book and that is Eveline Armstrong. Her courage and loyalty will steal your hearts! As she is deaf, she has this vulnerability that is quite obvious, yet she doesn't allow that to get in her way. Maya Banks does a stellar job of evoking Eveline's personality and speech through various gestures. This language barrier doesn't impede the growing relationship between Graeme and Eveline. In fact, it's just a small challenge they face as they learn to love one another.

Maya Banks has become a major heavy-hitter of Scottish romance. If you thought that the McCabe trilogy was excellent, then readers will be on the edge of their seat for The Montgomerys and Armstrongs series!

NEVER SEDUCE A SCOT is an astonishing story. Banks pens a moving, gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, yet charming story that you will not be able to put down or forget. With intense drama and the most courageous heroine you will ever read, be sure to make some space for Banks on your keeper shelf.