“A gentleman would never speak of last night.” “Mayhap ye’ve already discerned that I lay nae claim to being a gentleman.” Alana MacFarlane would go to any lengths for her sister. Even helping her escape from marrying the most feared brute in the Highlands, rumored to have taken his own wife’s and child's lives. However, once the deed is done, there's only one thing their father can do… Spare his other daughter. Niall MacGregor needs an alliance to resolve a feud he lacks the funds to settle. Thus, he cares little which MacFarlane daughter he must wed to obtain it, as long as it happens now. Yet, when the vixen attempts to drug him on their wedding night, Niall swears to make her regret it, despite Alana being the most captivating woman he's ever encountered. Especially as he has vowed to keep his heart at bay for the rest of his days. Being married to her sister’s fiancé turns out to be both a blessing and a curse for Alana. A blessing, because she finally discovers the true meaning of love. A curse, because with Niall's enemies closing in, time may be running out for both of them…