Review: I love this series.....
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 4, 2013
This is book 2 in the Heart of the Highlander series and it keeps getting better and better.  Each book is completely standalone so don't worry which one you pick up first, just pick them up and read.  If you love stories about Highlanders this is one series you do not want to miss.In Talisman we meet the invisible, spirited Ailis O'Brien who loses everything and battles her way back from the near madness of that loss.  She is strong, capable, spirited, and nearly destroyed by the senseless murder of her family but never loses her pure heart, desire for justice or her ability to fight back.Gavin MacPherson is a Laird who values family and honor above all else but refuses to allow his heart to rule him until Ailis attacks him believing him to be her family's murderer.  Unknowing of what has caused the wild woman's madness or why she won't talk, Gavin offers her his protection and safety.  Inexplicably drawn to the wounded woman he takes her back to his clan and gives her a home, family and a place to heal with love and acceptance.  When Gavin finds out what happened to Ailis's family he vows to see them found and punished for their deeds.Together they run into some humorous and sweet adventures along with some scary moments in which Ailis learns to trust again and Gavin learns to give his heart.  A truly well written love story with plenty of angst with a very satisfying ending.