Everyone has lied to her. But his eyes tell her the truth.Lyall Dewar’s world crumbles the day she finds her beloved father murdered in his study. Caught in his political machinations to save the Dewar clan from being used as a pawn, the steward was a complicated man. Now, the lass understands that she can only trust one person. Herself.. Rowan, Laird Campbell’s most trusted and skilled advisor, arrives at Dewar keep only to be met with a far colder welcome than he would expect from an ally. Ordered by his Laird to investigate the murder, the Highlander soon realizes that the only one who could help him is the steward’s daughter, Lyall. If only he could gain her trust.... Entrapped in a web of lies, Lyall knows that if she trusts the wrong man, her clan, as well as her own life, will be in grave danger. With the burden of her father’s legacy, one thing is for sure: if she trusts the cunning stranger, there is no turning back.. "His Distrustful Lass" is a standalone story by best-selling author Alisa Adams, packed with mystery, plot twists, and romance, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.