I pretty much never DNF and almost always read series from start to finish because I hate missing out on context. I have been reading the {Highland Guard series by Monica McCarty} and enjoying it. I was excited and a bit nervous for The Saint because I knew the lore of the MCs. I also had already realized >!Gordon/Templar didn't have a book and was worried he would get killed off for their benefit. !<Sure enough that's exactly what happened. I really didn't like the setup for it and the character choices before and after. The MCs were already annoying me. I checked out some reviews which seemed to confirm my thoughts. I tried to read more but just found myself skimming. I'd rather move on but I know the next book is about the FMC's brother who is prominently featured in the Saint so I am concerned that I will be missing important character info by stopping.
Can someone please tell me what I should know about Kenneth Sutherland and where the story stands at the end of The Saint? I don't need Magnus and Helen's story details unless it affects The Recruit. I just want to know what I should before starting the next book or if there is anything that will affect a later book.