When enemies unite, battles are inevitable.Munro Ross is a natural protector, whether in battle or otherwise, he will always intercede to help the downtrodden. What he never anticipated was an arranged marriage, especially one with the family of his clan's arch-nemesis. However, upon meeting the mistreated beauty, an innate desire to be her savior ignites within him. Amid numerous obstacles to finding common ground, his inability to trust clashes with her refusal to yield.Lila MacKinnon has only known mistreatment her entire life. Since her mother's passing, she's been relegated to a mere servant within her own family. Now, she's destined to wed Munro Ross, the brother of Liard Ross, a member of the clan they've waged war against for years. Her sole defense is maintaining her true self, refusing to surrender to a man who seems indifferent to her.In this tale of heartbreak and hope, sometimes it's the smallest acts that bring the greatest impact.

Can two people so firmly against love and marriage ever truly give in? Laird Alexander Ross’ burden is heavy. His clan’s people are being attacked and killed by a band of assassins. When stories of a fearless stranger saving people from assaults spread, he is grateful, yet humiliated that someone else is doing what he cannot. Nala Maclaren returns to Skye with plans to prove to her parents that she does not require a husband. When she comes upon a group of men attacking a lone traveler, she doesn’t hesitate to help. Afterall, honing her archery and sword skills is what kept her busy for the past several years. From the moment Alexander and Nala happen upon one another, neither is willing to accept that what had been embers of young love, in their youth, has grown to a full-blown inferno of passion and desire. What will happen when Alexander realizes who the true hero of his people is?