In the untamed Highlands of Scotland, Anne McKenzie survives by her wits and charm, conning her way out of poverty to protect her younger brother. Deception is her armor, and she's mastered the game—until she meets Finlay at a grand clan gathering.

Mysterious and perceptive, Finlay sees through Anne's façade, igniting a spark she thought she'd buried. Each encounter with him blurs the lines between truth and lies, pulling her deeper into a perilous game of hearts.

As passion and deceit collide, Anne faces an impossible choice. Will risking everything for love be the ultimate gamble? Or will the secrets they both harbor tear them apart forever?