Betrayed by grief and half blinded by drink, Jaimie McKenzie is appalled to discover he has been named his nephew's regent. To cement his position in the clan, he is expected to ally himself with wee Callan's stepmother, a demure painter with a quiet strength, who doesn't flinch from his scars and who seems to have a private purpose on McKenzie land.

Her mission is returning her clan's honor.

Lady Agata is one of the Sinclair Jewels, the eldest daughter of the Laird, intent on solving a decades-old mystery. The only clue she has leads her back to the home of her beloved stepson, Callan. Unfortunately, it includes marriage to a man she's coming to realize isn't as broken as the world thinks...his touch alone is enough to make her yearn for a future with him.

Jaimie can't help returning to the world of the living as his new wife's determination and creativity reawaken his passion. But when his nephew needs them both, can he remember the man he used to be? Agata's newfound family are the only ones who can help her solve the mystery of the missing jewels!

Warning: Scorching hot Highlander romance!