Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dearScottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith hadpromised to be at her side. But there was another, private reason for thejourney from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father shehad never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for thesight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...IainMaitland, Laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any shehad ever encountered. In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judithreveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionatecaresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature,Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surelynothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and hisclan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that couldshatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!