Scotland, 1890 Doomed to eternal wandering for over a century, Highlander Magnus Darroch has never encountered any creature - mortal or fae - like American heiress Elizabeth Harrison. She may be considered too tall and ungainly for polite society, yet the moment she dares to kiss him, Magnus knows he must possess her. Magnus has vowed to protect Elizabeth from his family's curse even if it means they must part. But in his strong embrace, Elizabeth feels desirable for the first time. And she soon finds that no force is greater than this highland warrior's passion….