Malle MacEwan is a fierce horsewoman who manages her father's estate with unmatched skill and determination. When a trespasser encroaches on MacEwan land, she gives chase, only to cross paths with Craig Dunbar—the boy from her past, now a towering and captivating man.

Their unexpected reunion ignites old animosities rooted in a centuries-old feud. Malle can't forget that Craig's ancestor, her own ancestor's husband, was blamed for the murder of Isobel MacEwan, igniting the bitter rivalry between their clans. Yet, the darkness she glimpses in Craig's eyes stirs both suspicion and an unspoken attraction.

When Malle discovers hidden letters from Isobel's husband professing deep love, she begins to question the truths she's been told. If the Dunbars weren't responsible for Isobel's death, then who was?

As bodies start turning up on MacEwan land and near the borders, an old threat resurfaces. Determined to uncover the real killer and the secrets of the past, Malle crosses enemy lines to find Craig. Her family's fears grow as she spends nights away from home—nights that could change everything.

In a world where loyalty is paramount and distrust runs deep, Malle must decide if uncovering the truth is worth risking her heart—and her life.