Christina has made her own way for as long as she can remember and juggled men for even longer. The love 'em and leave 'em type, she finally said goodbye to Virginia, moved to Maine, and made a new start. Or so she thought, until her best friends were pulled back in time. Better yet, when a stubborn Claddagh ring on her finger declares she can run but can't hide. Not when it comes to men from medieval Scotland. First-in-command of MacLomain Castle, Graham MacLomain has more secrets than most and wants nothing to do with a lass from the future. Especially not one who is promised to King Robert the Bruce. Yet the moment he makes contact with Christina before she travels back in time, he is drawn to her. Soon enough, despite his own commitments and a life that can never include her, he's eager to be by her side. Friends from the start, Graham and Christina devise a plan to pretend true love found them. Now they can discreetly dodge destiny and follow their own paths. The only problem? Destiny is unavoidable. Passion sparks and love ignites. Days before the Battle of Bannockburn, they'll have to face the truth and make a heartbreaking choice. Give in to how they truly feel and destroy all those they care about or turn away, and save Scotland from ultimate ruin.