A life forever changed A heart on the mend Mysterious events abound In order to receive his family's fortune, Sean Gunn must agree to wed the lady thrust upon him by his dying uncle. As a Gunn clan protector and guardsman, he is honor bound to accept his uncle's legacy and the woman whose voice alone affects more than his heart. Lady Frances Jordan never thought to feel the stirrings of love since she'd lost her husband, but Sean Gunn's irresistible manner and handsomeness is just what she needs to move on with her life. He awakens more than desire with his passionate kisses and romantic gestures. When many a lady goes missing near the border of Scotland and England, Sean is determined to find out who the knave is. Unfortunately Frances becomes the target of the would-be attacker and needs the aid of the Gunn protector. Can Sean keep his lady safe and embroil himself in border politics to ferret out the assailant?