She must choose between her family and her heart...

Iona's world shatters when her beloved father, Laird Hendrickson, is brought home gravely wounded. On the same day, the enigmatic Broden MacCrae, son of the powerful Laird MacCrae, arrives at their estate seeking answers—his own father nearly killed by unknown assailants. Suspicion falls heavily on Iona's kin, and Broden vows to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.

As Broden stays at their estate under the guise of assistance, he and Iona find themselves drawn to each other. She, the youngest yet most compassionate of her siblings, is captivated by his strength and honesty. Together, they manage the lands and people, their bond deepening with every passing day. But shadows loom on the horizon.

When Iona uncovers the harrowing truth behind the attack on Broden's father, she's faced with an impossible choice: betray her own blood or risk a deadly conflict with the man she's falling for.

In a world where loyalty and love collide, will Iona sacrifice her heart to protect her family, or will passion ignite a war?