Loving him would destroy her. But she needs his help.

Duchess Amanda Fernsby is unsure how to feel about her husband's death. The Duke was not only significantly older but also cruel to her, and after years of marriage that produced no children, Amanda was sent to his estate in Scotland. If the Under no circumstances would he have disposed of her had it been feasible. With her newfound liberty, Amanda wanders the streets of the village close to her estate when she collides with a broad-shouldered, handsome Scot. Logan Stirling is the Laird's son but is built like a warrior. The Highlander offers to walk her around the market for the trouble he caused her, and something pushes Amanda to be bold and accept.. Yet, a cry from a narrow alley nearby has them both running towards it. Amanda and Logan discover a young girl, all alone and hurt, and immediately take her with them. The two must cooperate to help the child, but they will soon discover that this is only the beginning of a series of similar cases of abuse.. The Laird's son is an unexpected ally, but Amanda will take anyone's help to save the . Soon, she senses a wound in Logan's past, and although he has empathy, he shows no emotion to her. Trying to avoid falling for a man she knows would never choose her, Amanda will try to solve the mystery of the abused children while avoiding the mystery of Logan's stone-cold heart.