Seamus has had his own share of bad luck. His betrothed left him for a richer lord. He is not happy about that and decides to seek out a woman who will not be as willing to leave him.Laila McCrory is a divorced noblewoman, above standard marriage age, but perfect for Sherman. He takes her to his home and weds her even as her father is not pleased with her. He finds her lacking.Both Laila's father and her dead husband's younger brother want to use Laila for their own profit. Only Sherman's desire for Laila will help save her from the greed of the Scottish lords.