He's a Scottish laird sworn to the Queen. She's an English heiress on the run. In a divided land, their love is treason.
When Alexandra Graham rides into enemy territory to rescue her stolen horse, she finds herself imprisoned in the dungeons of Scotland's most forbidding stronghold. Fierce, proud, and unrepentant, Alex refuses to bow—even to the intimidating Earl of Bothwell.

Tasked with keeping order on Mary Queen of Scots' perilous border, Michael Cranstoun lives by duty and law. But when he meets the fiery Englishwoman, everything he believes is tested—his honour, his loyalties... and his heart.

Caught between rival crowns, dangerous secrets, and a passion neither can deny, Alexandra and Michael must choose: uphold their duty—or fight for their forbidden love.

A thrilling tale of enemies-to-lovers romance, royal intrigue, and the healing power of love—told with the emotional depth and tenderness of clean historical fiction. Perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Philippa Gregory, and Outlander—where love defies borders and history shapes every heartbeat.