Christina Ruaidhri, future Lairdess of Isle of the Shadows, relies on no man. Her ancient origins hide a royal secret forged from blood and betrayal. But when waves wash a stranger ashore, she is forced to face her past. The Highlander's arrival awakens her desire for power and her need for love.
Lyall Donald is ready to risk everything to save his people from destruction. Yet, he never imagined that fate would lead him to an unknown island ruled by women. Nor that his beautiful savior is also a skillful warrior of the noblest lineage. Finding out that they share the same enemy, they agree to an alliance. Christina, ready to claim what belongs to her, will follow the man that stole her heart beyond her shadows. But when their passionate relationship threatens their deepest ambitions, everything will change. And they will have to choose; sacrifice their mission or betray each other? She needed no man to protect her, but his love aroused the woman inside her…