A stunning Scottish beauty with great courageand strength of will, Lady Megan Dixon's sole frailtyis a yearning, passionate heart. From her veryfirst glimpse of Sir Bryan Hepburn, the new local warden,the striking young widow feels breathless and weak.Her body aches to feel the strong arms of this handsomedevil enfold her; her mouth hungers for his.But without trust there can never be love. Megan's onlyconcern now must be the safety of her young sonand the protection of their lands. And danger follows thisextraordinary man like cool blue evening follows day.

Certainly this enchanting lady is no murderess, responsible for the death of his predecessor! Nevertheless,Sir Bryan is sworn to do his duty and investigate.Keeping the peace will be doubly difficult, however, withhis own heart at war -- and wanting the incomparableMegan more with every beat. But in these desperate times,Bryan may be the only man the lovely, secretivelady can turn to -- and, by baring her soul, unleash apassion that burns in both of them as brilliantand hot as the stars in the night sky.