Anna Braxton has nothing left to lose-until Duncan MacGregor challenges everything she believes about love and loyalty. Can her heart learn to trust again, or will the shadows of her past tear them apart? Anna Braxton is no helpless maiden-she's a fierce warrior, skilled with sword and bow, and trained to survive in a brutal world. After rescuing two young women from a savage Highland clan, she's unjustly imprisoned by the very people she saved. But it's not just her captors who confuse her; Duncan MacGregor, the laird's son, disrupts everything she thought she knew about trust, honor, and love. Fleeing the English army that slaughtered her family, Anna seeks only justice, not affection. Yet, Duncan-drawn to her strength and independence-sees in Anna something extraordinary, and he's determined to win her heart. Anna isn't interested in being anyone's wife, but as their growing bond clashes with her fierce desire for freedom, she sets her own terms, leaving Duncan questioning if he can accept the price of her love. Perfect for readers who love: strong-willed heroines heart-pounding Highland romance captivating enemies-to-lovers tales with passionate twists a story of love, honor, and impossible choices. Escape to the Scottish Highlands and join Anna and Duncan in a battle for freedom and their hearts.