BORN IN SIN

“Sin” MacAllister, given as a child to the English, is called “Malek in Olum,” or “King’s Executioner” with good reason. Sin is a seasoned warrior and assassin to King Henry II as well as a trusted advisor. When King Henry “asks” Sin to marry a Scottish lass, Sin refuses. He doesn’t want to marry anyone; especially someone from Scotland. Sin has never felt he belonged anywhere; and he doesn’t want to own or be owned by anyone or anything ever again. 

Caledonia  MacNeely, a spirited fighter, is determined to get away from Henry and return to her homeland with Jamie, her little brother. No matter how hard she tries, the two of them can’t seem to get away from Henry. When she makes an escape attempt and runs into a knight dressed in black, she only thinks that he’s handsome. Little does she know that he will change her life forever. 

Ordered to marry by King Henry, both finally give in and travel back to Callie’s home with Sin’s one true friend, Simon. Sin has been given the order to find and kill “The Raider” before he does any more damage to English lands near the border. The only problem now is finding out who “The Raider” is when no one will give information to an Englishman. Along the way, Callie finds that she wants her husband, Sin. She’s falling in love. But how do you get a man who’s never known love to believe it? When Sin’s brothers, Braden, Ewan, and Lochlan arrive, things start to get interesting.  Can Sin trust the feelings he’s never known before? Or will he be betrayed once again? Has Sin finally found the place he belongs?

BORN IN SIN is a great book. The dialogue between the characters is lively and charming. The characters themselves will draw you into the story and not let go. Ms. MacGregor has a way of making you feel as though you are there in the middle of it all. This is the third story in the MacAllister Series, with MASTER OF DESIRE (a related book), and CLAIMING THE HIGHLANDER (Braden’s story.)  Both are great books.