Lady Marianne scarce dreamed it possible her life could get any worse!

That was before she found herself transplanted to the wild highlands of Scotland - land of savage barbarians - and the promised bride of a doddering old Scot. But when a boldly handsome warrior arrived at her door, she knew her prayers had been answered. . . .

Adair MacTaren had come in friendship, but one look at the comely lass standing before him addled the young man's mind beyond repair. The tempting Norman lady lured him like a siren - yet he had no wish to be rescued. And 'twas no time before the brash chieftain's son had sworn to free Marianne from her loveless betrothal - and claim her for his own ladywife!