When Alenna Carstairs is hurled through time, she finds her old problems disappear in 1318, but Scotland's medieval world brings her face to face with a new enigma...Tynan of MacBrahin. Infuriated with his barbaric manners, and yet sensing vulnerability within him, she vows to discover the heartbreak that has scarred his soul. The world-weary knight, Tynan of MacBrahin, lost two loves to the brutality of other men. He cannot forgive himself for failing to protect other women who depended on him. Tynan's ego is bruised by the idea Alenna has saved his life twice, yet her independent spirit makes her impossible to resist.

A depraved baron soon wants Alenna for his own, and Tynan must find a way to conquer this powerful man to save her. Alenna struggles to vanquish her fears and save herself, but most of all, she must convince Tynan his love is not lethal, and she is the one who can bring a shine to his armor again.