A rugged Scotsman is torn between honor and desire in this breathtaking medieval romance from the USA Today-bestselling author of Taming the Highlander.Innocent Margriet Gunnarsdottir carried a heavy secret. She faced a perilous journey to the wild and distant north of Scotland, and her safety lay in her adopted disguise-a nun’s habit! But her only protector, a proud, rough-hewn Highlander, made her ache to share her crushing burden.Rurik Erengislsson had sworn to see her home and unharmed. A woman promised to the service of God should be shielded and honored-not desired! Yet Rurik was tempted beyond reason to make this beautiful waif his own.Praise for the Mac Lerie Clan series"[A] richly emotional and splendidly sexy medieval romance." -Booklist"The well-drawn atmosphere, as well as Brisbin’s fine storytelling and grasp of the social nuances of the era, are what lift this from an ordinary romance with a predictable, easy solution to one with a satisfying ‘happily ever after’ ending." -RT Book Reviews