Their love will bloom like a rose, despite the thorns at their sides.

Despite her cousin’s fairy-tale marriage to a Highland Laird, Charlotte Mason still has doubts about life in the wild Highlands. Her world turns upside down with the arrival of a fateful letter, binding her to a formidable Highlander. Resolute to live her last days of independence on her own terms, Charlotte's chance encounter with a dashing stranger offers a tantalizing taste of freedom.

Kendrick’s thoughts are haunted by the mesmerizing English woman who captivated his attention just days ago. Her enigmatic allure, marked by a subtle rose scent, disrupts his focus, overshadowing his duties and impending marriage. In a twist of fate, the discovery that his mystery woman and the woman he is promised to, are one and the same, will make him question everything he knows.

As Charlotte and Kendrick find themselves entwined in a passionate clash of wills, they begin to realize their undeniable attraction. Yet, as danger threatens to break their bond, their resolve is put to the ultimate test. In a whirlwind of passion, tensions rise and hearts break. Will they yield to their deepest desires or risk losing each other in the pursuit of independence and duty?