: The vivacious daughter of Arthur’s enemy. Highly perceptive and skilled at uncovering deception, she becomes the primary obstacle to Arthur's mission of revenge.
Arthur embeds himself within the MacDougall clan to gather intelligence that will hasten Bruce’s conquest. His plan is complicated when he encounters Anna, whom he previously saved from an ambush but who does not immediately recognize him. As Anna becomes increasingly intrigued by the mysterious newcomer, Arthur must balance his duty and desire for revenge against his growing feelings for the woman whose family he is sworn to destroy.
: Unlike many Highland romances, McCarty focuses on a more realistic 14th-century Scotland where noblemen often spoke French and specialized in guerrilla warfare rather than just traditional clan battles.
The story follows , a scout for Robert the Bruce’s secret elite fighting force, the Highland Guard . Prized for his preternatural senses and ability to blend into the shadows, Arthur is tasked with infiltrating the clan of the chieftain who murdered his father. Key Characters
: The "Highland Guard" acts as a medieval version of special forces, with each member possessing a unique skill—Arthur’s being his heightened "Spidey-sense" for danger. Reader Tips Amazon.com: The Ranger (The Highland Guard Series)