There is little hope for scantuary in the midst of the tumultuous Scottish border wars, yet one woman may find safe refuge...in the arms of her sworn enemy...

    Jennet Graeme has witnessed terrible treagedy during the many years of stirfe between the Scots and the English. As Scottish invaders plunder her convent sancturary, she defiantly resists the blond warrior who claims her as his prize. But his brute stength is overpowering and Jennet is forced to ride with him through the lawless lands, tending to the wounded, protected and desired by a man she wants to hate...but cannot...

    Sir Hacon Gillard is moved by Jennet's compassion and mercy. As a loyal knight, he's pledged fealty to his king's command, even as he loses his heart to this remarkable woman. Merciless in combat...yet there burns within him a spark for something far beyond the heat of battle...