The moment Laird Ewan Cowen looks into Evina McLeod's emerald green eyes, the sparks fly. He needs a bride and she needs his protection from the evil Laird McKinney. When Ewan offers marriage in exchange for his protection, Evina has no choice, but the love that unfolds in the days before their wedding is unexpected. Neither of them knew that McKinney had a hidden agenda. Evina was the pawn in McKinney's plan and after they were wed, he would see his plan accomplished, ending Ewan's life in the process with the help of a spy within Ewan's clan. Romance, adventure and secrets fill this book set in 1725 Scotland.