Scotland, 1541 Having lost his claim to his family estate, Olaf Stenholm has no choice but to accept the bride and lands chosen for him by King James. He knows Brenna Kilgarren will be reluctant, but he doesn't expect the fiery beauty to greet him at the point of her sword. Yet her passion only makes him more determined to take her to the marriage bed... Brenna has sworn never to submit to any man, but from the moment she sees her latest suitor, her resolve begins to crumble. Perhaps here at last is a warrior who will fight by her side by day–and show her the true meaning of desire by night...