Plot Summary
Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved by her clan but considered "touched" by outsiders because she doesn't speak - what no one knows is that she cannot hear. Maya Banks crafts a remarkable story where Eveline has taught herself to read lips and hidden her deafness, allowing others to view her as daft rather than vulnerable. When the king orders her marriage to rival clan leader Graeme Montgomery to bring peace to the highlands, Eveline accepts her duty unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new bride can actually hear it, and his tender kisses and skilled hands stir her deepest passions as he learns her secret.
Why I Love This Book
I'm deeply moved by the sensitive portrayal of Eveline's deafness and how it's treated as a part of her strength rather than a weakness. I love watching her navigate the world through clever adaptations and fierce determination, never allowing her disability to define her limitations. I find the tender way Graeme falls for his mysterious bride absolutely heart-melting - his protective instincts awaken not from pity but from genuine admiration for her courage.
I appreciate how Banks avoided the typical animosity between enemy clans, instead focusing on the authentic attraction and growing love between the main characters. I'm impressed by the realistic Highland setting and clan dynamics that feel thoroughly researched and immersive. I adore the way their relationship develops from duty-bound marriage to deep, protective love that conquers all obstacles.
The romantic tension builds beautifully as Graeme tries to understand his silent bride while Eveline struggles with whether to reveal her secret. I love that when the truth comes out, it brings them closer together rather than driving them apart. The emotional depth of their connection feels genuine and hard-earned.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy Scottish Highland romance with meaningful disability representation, this will capture your heart completely. You'll love this if you want arranged marriages that bloom into true love between characters who truly see and value each other. This book will appeal to you if you appreciate tender alpha heroes who cherish strong heroines and authentic historical settings that transport you to medieval Scotland.
Tagged As
historical romance, Scottish highlander, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, deaf heroine, disability representation, clan rivalry, protective hero, alpha male, tender romance, steamy romance, HEA, series
Steam Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️| Moderate
