Lady Jolene Gerard is running out of time each moment she remains within the walls of Drumwich Castle, she is in jeopardy.
Her only chance lays with a prisoner chained to the dungeon walls, a Scotsman who, in return for freedom, helps Jolene and her young nephew escape her cousin s deadly snare.
Pursued by murderous villains, Jolene is prepared to fight for her life.
But in the arms of rugged Sigimor Cameron, she soon surrenders her heart .
He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owed a blood debt, but not the man s lovely sister.
Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit.
And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride.
But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only be sealed by the kiss of true love .