skipped a bunch. didn't miss a thing. ( )

I have to say, this is the first Nora Roberts book that didn't really grate on me. Similarly, I'd have to check my notes but it is also a highlander romance that didn't get all bogged down in the mystical side of Scotland and make me hate the characters for all their time-traveling selfishness...I'd also like to point out this is the first pre-2000 book (I think!) that I've actually liked at all.


It was nice to read about an English man and a Scottish woman also. I might even be tempted to continue on this series to see how the fam makes it home again or whatever it is they end up doing


Based on the fact I'll never reread-it's just a 3. ( )

I thought I had finished the MacGregor series and this book came out of the fold, ready to be the last one read, though completely out of order.

The story takes place in the 1700s, introducing ancestors of the MacGregors, mainly Serena MacGregor and her beau-to-be Brigham Langston. In a stark contrast to Serena's nephew Ian's love story, this one actually has potential as it starts out with enough backstory to give Serena and other secondary characters proper foundation.

As usual with the MacGregors, and I suppose a lot of NR characters, the character flaws were a bit frustrating to deal with, though I actually thought Roberts managed to write a compelling story for the time period.

The ending naturally left me wanting more, though I think I'm ready to move on to another series now. ( )

It is obvious that it is one of Nora Roberts' earlier books. Good voice, but clearly an '80s book. I did not like Serena. I also didn't like the way she was arguing with Brigham all the time - she came across as immature and selfish - plus that all of a sudden they are 'in love' and everything falls flat. The story goes on to tell of the preparations for war, the war, the aftermath; no character/relationship development, no romance in the last 1/5th or so. IMO one of the lesser NRs. ( )

Typical contemporary romance from Nora Roberts. ( )