Marilee MacPherson wants her revenge! When Marilee's brother is killed, she will stop at nothing to make the hated English pay. She runs away, heading south with nothing more than a slight plan and a burning heart. And… she gets into trouble with an English knight! Sir Alec Trenton.
The English knight has fought in Edward's war all his life. He's seen it all, and nothing surprises him any longer. At least... until he meets Marilee. Alec realizes who Marilee is. She is the daughter of Laird MacPherson, one of the most dangerous men in the North! He has a duty to bring his beautiful, tempestuous hostage to the king, but on their long and treacherous journey south, he starts to lose his heart. Marilee knows that Alec could be her worst enemy. Why does he stir her heart like this? What will be left standing after Marilee executes her revenge? In the endless war for honor, can Marilee and Alec's love triumph?