On his way to claim his prize for his loyalty to the English crown, Sir Edwin Roxburgh is attacked by a lone bandit. He soon learns that his attacker is none other than the widow of the former owner of his new home. With her rebellious nature, they soon find themselves married to save both of their necks from the chopping block.
Lady Iona Cameron will not lose her home to an English soldier without a fight. When she finds herself attracted to her new husband, she tries her best to ignore the pull she feels for him. But as they spend more tome together, she finds that she doesn't want to ignore her feelings any longer.
Can this unlikely duo find an everlasting love with everything working against them.