She wants nothing to do with marriage and its messy entanglements.

Victoria was abused by her husband and expects all men to treat her the same. Who doesn't love a good Highland romance? The thought of being swept away (in this case literally) is undeniably romantic. But has this bold Highlander have what it takes to melt this English beauty's frost? She is dragged into the into another situation that she has no control of and wants nothing to do with. After finally finding peace in the church, it is ripped from her by a savage barbarian who makes off with her. He husband is dead and her brother-in-law has plans for her that she wants no part of. Trying to escape the pain of her past, Victoria seeks solace in a church. And this lovely woman was going to his for keeps!! Who knew a sudden yearning to resurrect an old custom would flash into his mind? All he knew was that he had to have her. He is having a hard time concentrating on the conversation as his attention is directed to the lovely vision behind the priest. Yes Yes Yes!!! This is hands down my favorite book by Tarah Scott yet, and I have enjoyed quite a few others!! It begins with our fierce but fair Lord Iain speaking with the priest. This is my first read from this author and I just have to say that I am truly a fan now, the writing is superb and I look forward to reading more of her works. My emotions throughout the whole story were happy and joyful as the climax of the story came within sight until it surprisingly turned to a shocking scenario and had me almost in tears leaving me in a WTF state, but all is good as it turned out it was just a dream. I have to say I got so wrapped up in the story as if I was a part of the story. The drama unfolded kept me glued to the pages as every twisted plot unfolded. 'His heart stilled with the sudden blaze of auburn hair against the highland sun, and he determined to learn what color eyes matched such fire.' Just from this one phrase I fell in love with Iain, it told me many things – LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT - it told me this Scottish man “Iain” has passion, this man has a deep desire, this man would be a great lover, this man would be a gentleman when called for, and this man would kill to protect his woman “Victoria.”

The characters sparked with humorous bantering (had me laughing out loud in some parts), feisty struggles (sexual tension and in denial of own feelings), and the hot passionate erotic scenes will leave your sexual mind’s appetite sated with pleasure. I loved all the characters they were all strongly built with feistiness and stubbornness. The writing is smooth and fast paced leaving the reader with great visions to ponder upon. I was captivated from the very first page eating up every little detail about the Scottish Lord “Iain” and the English woman Victoria and knew immediately I was as in for a great read. What a fantastic story that is passionately breath taking at every turn within the story.

Lord Keeper by Tarah Scott