Constant Ridgely, the daughter of a proud patriot, finds a wounded British soldier on her property. She decides to help him rather than see him die, but must keep him hidden from her family. As the weeks pass and his wounds heal, Constant finds herself falling in love with the handsome Scott. She can't possibly be with him though, for he must return to his duties has a loyalist and she must stay with her patriot family.

LAIRD OF BALLANCLAIRE is a unique historical romance combining the Scottish Highlands and Colonial America. The Colonial America with a life planned out for her. When she heroine of the story, Constant, is from a small town is forced from this path, she becomes independent and strong. Kam is a lord from the Scottish Highlands, and though he is expected to marry whom his father chooses, he falls for Constant anyways, and will do anything to protect her.

Jackie Ivie does a great job looking at both sides of the American Revolution. Constant, the daughter of a proud patriot explains the colonists' side, while Kam, a member of the British army, explains the British side. Ivie makes sure to use facts and not put one side over another. LAIRD OF BALLANCLAIRE is a well written, creative romance many will enjoy.