Known as the Lyon for his prowess on the battle field, Piers de Montgomerie accepts a challenge from King David—squash a troublesome highland rebellion. For payment, he accepts disputed lands, but soon discovers that what he truly desires is the highland beauty who vows she'll never bow to him...Meghan Brodie refuses to be a pawn in a political game and vows not be won so easily, but even as she begins to realize their love is destined to heal an injured land, she cannot dare to hope the English Lyon will look beyond physical beauty to love the imperfect lass within.