Called by a Highlander Series, book 2

Highlander’s Hope features ex-marine Konnor and Marjorie, now temporarily in charge of the castle while her father and brothers are fighting with Robert the Bruce. Both Konnor and Marjorie have experienced trauma and violence in their pasts and they believe they are too damaged to find love. An injured Konnor is sent to the past by Sineag. Marjorie finds him and takes him back to her castle for shelter and healing.

Marjorie has a big problem. While she was hunting, she heard some men talking in the woods about the castle’s weaknesses, which they plan to report to their commander. Now the untried Marjorie must prepare the castle for an attack by the clan’s enemies.

Konnor is surprised by his attraction to Marjorie but tells himself he can’t pursue it. However, after thwarting a kidnap attempt on Marjorie’s son, Colin, he knows he can’t leave until Marjorie and Colin are safe.

Can Konnor and Marjorie get beyond their old wounds and find the courage to try to love? And can they defend themselves from the enemies that outnumber them?

I really enjoyed this book. Watching Konnor and Marjorie balancing fear and attraction was very moving and entertaining. Both know this relationship will probably be temporary, and it takes a lot of courage to take the risks needed.

I look forward to other books in this series. Each story stands alone, but is in the same world.