She looked like an easy target. But she is lethal.

Although Janice Stewart is the Laird’s daughter and not his heir, she is the one running her father’s estate. Both her brothers have been absolute disappointments, and if Janice had been born a man, she would have made a perfect Laird. But being a lass, she is forced to sit back and watch her brothers compete to gain the Lairdship.

As her father’s illness progresses, the ceremony from which the new Laird will ascent is announced, attracting attendees from every Scottish clan. Among them is Bernard Taggart, a towering man who was raised close to his Laird, and even though he is a warrior, he has been educated as much as a Laird’s son would. And in this ceremony, his Laird has the chance to put his loyalty to the test via a dangerous challenge...

Bernard is called to aid in a scheme to manipulate the results of the ceremony so that his Laird can control the new leader of the Steward clan! After arriving at his destination, the Highlander finds his way around the castle. There, he discovers that Janice is the true leader and decides to keep a close eye on her!

Bringing her on his side should be easy as he has not yet met a lass he could not seduce. However, Janice is dutiful and loyal but headstrong and capable at the same time. Her qualities and beauty charm Bernard forming a deadly dilemma in his mind; must he go on with the plan, or is there a way to avoid his duties and follow his heart’s commands?