Seduction of a Highlander Lass (McCabe Trilogy #2) by Maya Banks

Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of romance and romantic suspense has captivated readers with her steamy Scottish historical novels, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood. In Seduction of a Highland Lass, an indomitable Highland warrior is caught between loyalty and forbidden love. 
 
Fiercely loyal to his elder brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved by the soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put to the test his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires.

An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric’s keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?
Cover: Not such a fan of this cover, not necessarily because it's so raunchy but because the people on the cover just don't look realistic to me.

After devouring the first book in this series, I immediately started book 2.  I was completely absorbed in the world, the characters and the stories so just wanted to jump straight into the next instalment.
I loved Alaric and Keeley so much.  The bond between them is just so adorable, and I really feel the connection between them.
Alaric is injured and finds himself at Keeley's little cottage.  Really the love between them is forbidden as Aleric is promised to marry another clan chief's daughter, and yet he can't help but fall in love with Keeley.  Keeley falls in love with Alaric but hates the position it puts him in, and the potential affect it could have on her new clan.
I love the whole dynamic of this book, and Keeley is one heck of a female protagonist.
Cannot recommend this series enough!
5/5 stars.