A lady determined to set her own path ... Lady Clara de Montfort begrudgingly attends the tournament at her mother and uncle's insistence, to meet the Scottish warrior she's being forced her to marry. But Clara has a plan--she's got one week to change the Baston Ross's mind and free herself from an unwanted marriage. A warrior who can't say no to a dare ... Graham Sutherland accompanies his twin brother Cormac, the new Chieftain of their clan, to a tournament across the border of Scotland in England. After a failed harvest threatens the livelihood of their clan, they've come up with a perfect solution. The twin brothers will use the tourney to steal the wealthy English brides of rival clan Ross, thus bringing a bounty to their people. A love between them defies all the odds ... When Clara and Graham meet at the feast, he's all too happy to help her break her betrothal, for she's the one he's come to steal. In return for his help, Clara believes she's helping Graham with revenge against an old enemy. With each trick planned and acted out, the game intensifies, until the ultimate dare just might undo them both ... Summer, 1193. England is in turmoil, and a great tournament is scheduled near the border of Scotland and England. The greatest knights and lords from England, Scotland, Ireland, and France have gathered to compete for a great prize. There will be celebrations and jousts and feasting. It will an exhibition of chivalry and warrior skills, a breeding ground for treason ... and for love.