Ross Stewart has returned to Ashton and the wrecked cottage he left when his half-brother Scott was murdered. Only this time he has Lady Malvina Gregor and her baby niece Elion to take care of.

Malvina is mourning the death of her half-sister, Arabella, at the hand of her husband Lachlan MacAlister but when she is caught up in an attack on Ashton, she is forced to defend herself against ruthless bandits, until Ross returns from the hunt.

When Ross hears the history of Arabella and Elion, he realizes that the connection to Elion is deeper than he had imagined. Elion is Scott’s daughter, strengthening the growing bond between Ross and Malvina.

Will Ross protect the town and build a safe home for Malvina and Elion?

Laird Thompson Wilson is leading the fight against the raiders with the fierce Oorcha at his side. Oorcha is torn between her duty to the laird who had taught her to be a warrior and her own needs as a free woman who needed passion in her life. Once she has completed their mission, she resolves to leave the clan. But the clan is betrayed.

Can Oorcha survive the ambush and rescue Laird Wilson?