It was only a marriage of convenience, but love blooms in the strangest places...

Disgraced by scandal and forced into seclusion, Elisabeth Eames has abandoned hope of a happy marriage. Her father's solution is a hasty arrangement with a Scottish laird, sealing her fate on a cold, windy night in an infamous tavern.

Laird Malcolm Crawford needs funds for his clan. Marrying a Sassenach with a generous dowry seems the perfect answer. But when Elisabeth arrives, he discovers she's more than just a beautiful face—she's kind, benevolent, and eager to heal his wounded soul.

As their bond deepens and love blossoms, lurking dangers and hidden secrets threaten to tear them apart. Malcolm must defend not only his lands but also protect his newfound love from a lethal enemy intent on destroying their marriage.

Will they weather the storm together, or be swept away by the tides of betrayal?