A centuries-old curse, a mysterious amulet, and a young love reignite a vendetta that had died down long ago When seventeen-year-old Samantha goes on a school-exchange trip to Scotland, she takes with her an old pendant that she found amongst her grandmother s belongings. As soon as she arrives at her host family s home, she is drawn into the country s tales and myths. Then she meets the dangerously attractive Scot Payton a mysterious Highlander who soon conquers Sam s heart. Caught up in her feelings, she doesn t realize how much danger she s in. Payton s past holds a dark secret. A secret that has bound together both their families fates for hundreds of years and is now also endangering Sam s life."