When Grace returns home to Texas for her big sister's wedding, she thinks she has all her bases covered. She's even hired a Scottish actor to play the part of her non-existent boyfriend. But if he doesn't arrive soon, she may as well confess all, move back to town, and give in to the dark side of the family oil business.

Fitzjames Payton has never suffered fools, no matter the century. But after meeting Grace, he's willing to suffer much at the hands of her outrageous family if it makes her happy. Will the wee Texan be enough to tempt a real sacrifice from him? Or will he never let go of his revenge?