After her half-brother murders the kinsmen of Blair McGregor, Lady Roselyn of Etal finds herself brought before the angry highland laird at Duncleit Castle to answer for her reluctant, unwitting role in the crime. Once she has told her story, she throws herself at his mercy.Though his people demand harsh justice for Roselyn, in his heart Blair knows the young Englishwoman is as much a victim of her half-brother as anyone, and he takes it upon himself to keep her safe. He soon finds himself falling in love, but will Blair be able to protect his beautiful Sassenach when the villain who caused them both so much pain tries to tear her away from him?