Stuart Cameron must fulfill a task to repay the reprobates Gair and Padruig, who have smuggled him across Scotland at Christmas in 1746. Fiona Macdonald, sister to his enemy, is the only one who can help.

Fiona is amazed that Stuart has returned from what she thought was certain death, but she's on a mission, and can't stop and fulfill her heart by hauling him into her arms. Stuart's plight is dangerous, and she has to choose between helping him and continuing her undertakings.

Padruig gives them no choice about Stuart's repayment, which involves a dangerous trek across a Scotland still teeming with British soldiers, to the house of Fiona's brother, who has vowed to kill Stuart on sight.

Tied with the Mackenzies / McBrides series, Stuart Cameron is an old friend of Malcolm, Alec, and Will Mackenzie. He appears in The Stolen Mackenzie Bride and Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction.