Damn Clearances.

Someone's got their mom wrapped around their finger. Although, Conall might be overreacting.

I hope you washed the clothes before handing them over, Dores.

I can't imagine not being able to read.

He's afraid of her bees, she's afraid of riding his horse.

So, you were okay with Jamie being kidnapped by his father, but now you want to rescue him because there's a trafficker involved? Ugh.

Stupid women. Who goes around in a bar announcing that you're looking for a bad guy?

Conall Stewart and Aileen Leslie get off to a rough start--Conall catches Aileen's son Jamie stealing and Aileen doesn't believe him, until she finds evidence of it. Conall is certain Aileen's coddling is going to lead Jamie to become a true criminal, but what he doesn't know is that Aileen is extra protective of Jamie because of his true identity; his mother is Aileen's friend whose dying wish was that Aileen keep Jamie safe from his father. When Aileen realizes Jamie did indeed steal from Conall, she has him make restitution by spending a day working for Conall. That day turns into many days, as Jamie thrives under the direction of a good man. At first, Conall and Jamie's growing closeness upsets Aileen, but soon she finds herself growing closer to Conall as well.

I loved the setting for this romance--the Scottish highlands. It was so interesting to see the day-to-day life there. I loved Conall's goodness, and Aileen's fierce protectiveness of her son, and Jamie's blossoming under Conall's tutelage. Another excellent book by Jennifer Moore.