In the shadows of betrayal, love might be the only weapon strong enough to conquer a clan's darkest secrets.

Married to the handsome heir of Clan Anderson, Alison Bell had expected passion, adventure, and partnership. That promising picture-perfect happiness, though, turns into misery and agony after the tragic death of Liam’s parents, which leaves him with unanswered questions and scars too deep to ignore.

Liam makes an oath to himself to not repeat his parents’ mistakes, which means he has to stay away from his one true love, Alison. As the couple drifts apart, Alison is left heartbroken by her husband’s indifference and brooding disposition. What she doesn’t know is Liam’s heart burns with love for her, but is locked away to protect her.

Left feeling like an outsider in both her marriage and her home, Alison finds unexpected comfort in Bain, the very cousin of the man she wants but can’t have. Bain gives her the attention she craves, but whispers of deceit and betrayal reach her ears, leading her to suspect there is more behind the clan’s turmoil, something sinister lurking beneath the surface.

Can Alison resist the temptation, and even if she does, can she awaken the fire within Liam before their love becomes yet another casualty in the treacherous game of power?