This is the first romance novel I've read that earned 5 stars.

There are three main reasons this book was one of the best I've ever read.

First, the story isn't some simple love story with an obvious ending. Granted, it's a romance novel so of course the ending is pretty obvious... but it deals with very human themes - the war/prejudice between the two groups of people, loving someone who's alternately hurt and helped you, the brutality and emotional aftermath of abuse.

Secondly, the two main characters have a believable chemistry and love that develops in a timely manner. At the onset, there is no, "her heaving bosom revealed her true feelings!" I cannot tell you how many times a novel loses me when from the first line a love that is completely impossible - really, impossible - develops.

Thirdly, the events that happen - although dramatic at times - all are realistic. There isn't anything completely outlandish and the characters behave in a way that made me feel that it all went well together.

I love this book. To be honest, when I read the summary on the back I had not idea I would really like it at all - but it was well worth the time, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a romance novel that has a bit "deeper" material. ( )

When Cameron McKay kidnaps Meredith Munro from a priory, he wants only to make his sworn enemy (her father) believe that she is dead. But Meredith eventually charms him, and he decides to make her his wife. An entertaining story. ( )