He is a killer. But only he can help her save her cousin...

Since childhood, Slaine has yearned for adventure beyond the walls of Castle Campbell. But when her mischievous prank goes terribly wrong and her cousin disappears into the foreboding woods, she's thrust into a world more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Lost and terrified, Slaine encounters no gallant prince but a rugged, blonde Highlander who blocks her path. Ragnall, a fearsome man who has turned his back on a life of banditry yet remains as menacing as ever, cannot abandon the captivating lass he finds in peril.

Discovering who has taken her cousin, Ragnall offers his aid. But to rescue her kin, Slaine must place her trust—and her life—in the hands of this brute. Is she prepared to take that risk?

Together, they'll face untold dangers in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. But can Slaine truly trust Ragnall, or will his dark past be their undoing?