When her father betrothed her to a duke, Isobel didn't worry because Alasdair swore he'd save her. But he didn't. Then word came her true love had succumbed to the plague. So, she married, and life became a living hell. Now she's on the run to protect her son from his father and she discovers Alasdair alive and well, and begging for the chance to keep the promise he made so long ago. Alasdair Cameron is now the successful solicitor of two powerful Highland clans. A respected Scottish gentleman, his comfortable estate in Edinburgh has all a man could ever want. Except one thing. Life is cold and empty without his Isobel. He's resigned himself to a life alone until his brother Ian talks him into a visit to Edinburgh's gentleman's club, and the hostess answering the door is his precious Isobel. Duchess Isobel Cuthbarten never forgot her dear Alasdair's oath: I'll never let another take ye. The precious promise burned like salt in an open wound every time her abusive husband forced himself upon her. Now she's escaped with her son, determined to make a new life. With any luck, she can soon save enough to escape to the Highlands. But then Alasdair walks through the door. Contains mature themes.