Lady Isobel MacLeod has decided that she'll never marry and it doesn't bother her at all. But when she's out riding alone and rescues a stranger being beaten by a group of men, things quickly spiral out of control. Both Isobel and the man, Michael St. Clair, are held captive in a cave until Isobel manages to free them.

Impressed by the fact that Michael listened to her and didn't argue all the time just because she's a woman, Isobel is nevertheless unwilling to wed him when her family demands it. Michael would be happy to marry her, but says he won't if she is forced.

But circumstances conspire against Isobel -- and besides, Michael really is different than most men and she thinks about him all the time -- and she finds herself married and searching for treasure.

Isobel is the kind of heroine that you like to see in modern books -- spunky, sure of herself, determined to go her own way and society be damned. Michael is a modern man set down in this medieval book, aware of when it's necessary to hand control to a woman and when he needs to take it himself. I thoroughly enjoyed their meeting and the blending of their personalities. Ms. Scott has written a real love story, where the man and woman get to know each other and aren't completely guided by lust. Although that part is pretty great, too! As always, I highly recommend this author's books!