This was a really quick read, but one that I enjoyed a lot. When I found out that it was actually the fourth book in a series, I was a little worried that I wouldn't quite get everything going on because I hadn't read the first three. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. While I'm sure that it would have put some of the characters into better context, it did not affect the story for me at all. It was still fun, funny, and very entertaining. Both the characters and the world building were believable and well developed making it easy to get into the story.

I liked Keir. Because he was born the second son, his whole childhood and life he has been raised and trained to be nothing more than the vicious Devil of Dunakin Castle. His name alone instills fear in people. But that is not who he really is. While Keir is definitely a brutal warrior and fierce defender, he also has a solid heart that cares for others. It's not easy, but with the help of his only friend Keir manages to keep this facade up (and increase his evil reputation) while also helping those who he encounters. His current order is to retrieve a healer for his dying nephew.

Grace was great. I liked her personality and how she acted. Raised as an English noblewoman, she left England to make a new life in Scotland. A decision she will never regret because she never enjoyed her life in England but is loving it now. She's been learning how to be a healer, and while maybe not the best, she's actually pretty good at it. Now she's on her way to help a friend deliver her baby.

These two meet in the middle of a blizzard when Grace stumbles upon a wolf den and Keir comes to her rescue. Keir and his horse are injured during the fight so Grace feels responsible to see to their healing. Taking cover from the storm in a nearby abandoned cabin, Grace does whatever she can to help the unconscious Keir get better. It's days before he wakes up. When he finally does, he can actually be himself for a time because Grace has no idea who he is. Their interactions were great, and it was sweet to see them get closer. Keir knows that Grace is on her way to help another, but he never intends to let her go. Grace was even giving thought to going with him to help when she figures this out and naturally feels betrayed.

On the way to the castle, Grace finally sees the Devil that Keir had told her he was and she hates it. But she also sees thru it. She fights herself a lot over her growing feelings for Keir and how she should hate him for kidnapping her. Keir fights his feelings for Grace as well because he doesn't want to have a son who will inherit this title, but he also doesn't believe he deserves the happiness. When they get to the castle, Grace is quickly able to figure out what is wrong with Keir's nephew. And now it's the Devil's job to flush out the traitor.

I liked the ending and how everything went down. How Grace freed Keir of his burden was a little corny but it worked. And now they both have found the one they want to be with and Keir doesn't have to be a Devil anymore.

I enjoyed this book enough that I would love to check out the first ones in this series some day, and no doubt any that might come after.


ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.