Two words; Colin McTiernay. I have never been at awe with a character's amazing skill to come up with well-thought strategies. His leadership skills should be practiced by many men. As many of Highlanders portrayed in highlander romance novels, they are very possessive. And Colin is no different. Lady Makenna, the sharp, spirited lady of Lochlen is also a good character that many can relate to though she was very quick to fall helplessly in love with Colin and getting her heart broken because of him a few times. I mean, what kind of good romance novels without such storyline, right? I might be persuaded to read Conor and Crevan McTiernay stories too if Colin would make a cameo in one of those two novels. Heavy drama filled with battles, jealousy, greed, resentment, honor, respect, conning, and much more.Colin meet his match in every way years before, but because he was married at the time he did not see it. His wife did. There is something to say for very smart wives.Colin is the very strength and leadership her clan needs to survive He is also the man she needs to bring life's passion to her world. Mackenna has more than one seeing her for what she truly is beneath the facade. She has so much more to offer her clan than meets the eyes of her clan and her new husband.