He saved her life; her secret could destroy his.

Fleeing the dangers of her past, Eleanor, a mysterious Englishwoman, escapes to the rugged Scottish Highlands. Alone and desperate, her journey through the perilous woods nearly ends in tragedy—until a captivating stranger named Gerard rescues her.

Offering sanctuary, Gerard tends to Eleanor’s wounds, but her English origins and hidden past arouse suspicion among his clansmen. As she heals, Eleanor knows she cannot stay; her secret threatens them all.

Yet, as an undeniable connection sparks between them, Gerard is torn between his duty to his clan and his growing desire for Eleanor. She, too, faces an impossible choice: reveal her truth and risk everything, or run away once more.

In the heart of the Highlands, love battles with loyalty. Will their bond withstand the shadows of the past, or will Eleanor's secret shatter their world forever?