In exchange for Louisa’s marriage, Anabella, the cheerful and beautiful Davidson heiress, is under pressure to find love before spring ends. Suitors come and go, but none capture her heart like the man with the irresistible smile and hazel eyes. Duncan, returning to clan Davidson after years of adventure, finds himself drawn to Anabella again, his heart fluttering despite knowing she could never be his. As danger approaches, Duncan becomes Anabella’s protector, revealing a hidden world of peril, passion, and intrigue. Together, they face the challenges of impending war and personal adversity, their deep bond guiding them through. Amidst the chaos, Anabella realizes her true love has been beside her all along.