To save her family from a tyrant, Agatha McCarron must ally with a monster.

In the rugged Scottish Highlands, Agatha's life is a daily struggle under the oppressive rule of a tyrannical Laird. When he demands her youngest sister as his fourth bride, Agatha fears the worst—rumors whisper of his previous wives meeting untimely deaths.

Desperate to protect her sister and the unborn child she carries, Agatha seeks allies to overthrow the ruthless Laird. Hope seems distant until a formidable stranger, Bram McGregor, marches into the village with his band of hardened men.

Risking everything, Agatha spies on the mysterious newcomer, only to be caught and face his wrath. Yet when Bram learns of her hatred for the Laird, a flicker of mutual purpose ignites. He offers an alliance, but his shadowed past makes him as dangerous as the enemy.

Can Agatha trust this thuggish giant to save her sister, or will she be trading one monster for another? The fate of her family—and her heart—hangs in the balance.