Only a runaway bride stands between dour Sir Robert Clarwyn and his heart's desire—the restoration of his family lands and honor. But capturing the lady is far from easy, and by the time Robert returns her to England for her royally decreed marriage she has captured his heart.
Ordered to marry a Scot for the good of England but against her will; outspoken and outrageous Lady Julian Verault escapes to the continent. Even after the king's most skilled hunter finds her, she manages to evade every trap except love.