Review: Excellent read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 13, 2011
Highland LegacyBy: B. J. ScottReview by: Callie HuttonCailin Macmillan is appalled to learn her father has arranged for her to marry a Laird thrice her age. Determined to marry for love or not at all, she flees the keep, only to be accosted by brutal English soldiers intent on raping her.Highland patriot, Connor Fraser, comes to her defense, and escorts her back to the castle. However, upon hearing that she is being sought for the murder of the soldier Connor killed, Cailin leaves her lifelong home dressed as a lad.  She follows Connor and his brothers who carry a missive to Robert the Bruce, self-proclaimed King of Scotland. It is with the Bruce that Cailin hopes to seek refuge from her would-be captors.Connor has vowed revenge for the death of his family, and has no time or inclination to marry.  Nevertheless, in order to keep Cailin safe, he declares her his wife, with the intention of an annulment when they reach their destination.With a vindictive English lord on Cailin's trail to bring her to England for murder, Connor is torn between his steadfast dedication to king and country, his desire for Cailin, and his need to protect her from the hated English.Highland Legacy is a book that is impossible to put down. The wealth of intrigue, horror, and historical accuracy makes for a riveting tale. The characters are well developed, the plot intricate. Ms. Scott has written a tense and spellbinding debut novel.  This book is without a doubt, one of the finer stories of Medieval Scotland I've ever read.Connor Fraser and Cailin Macmillian will capture your heart. Their passion, strength and honor will remain with you long after you've read the last page of their remarkable story. Don't miss out on this one.