Claire Lennox, Countess of Errick and Mains, is a powerful
woman in a man's world. Her slender beauty belies the
strong shoulders upon which she carries much
responsibility, guarding her clan against greed, betrayal
and treachery. Confident and courageous, she refuses to
marry -- ever again. Eight years ago, when she was an
impulsive young girl, she lost her heart and her husband
to foolish pride. Now, as desperate rivals plot to seize
her title and lands, one man is willing to risk everything
to save her.
Fraser Graham tells himself there is nothing left between
him and Claire but memories. Yet his heart dictates
otherwise when ruthless enemies kidnap the woman who was
once his innocent bride. After his daring rescue sends
them running for their lives through the wild, windswept
hills, he and Claire surrender to remembered passion...but
pride and past hurts silence sweet words of love and
forgiveness. As the noose of treachery tightens and a
deadly plot unfolds to destroy everything Claire has sworn
to protect, Fraser must decide if he will pledge his
sword, his strength and his heart to the one woman he has
always loved -- or resign himself to losing her forever.