Escaping the whispers of scandal, a fallen beauty becomes a governess in the Scottish Highlands, where she discovers an unexpected love with her fiercely guarded employer.

- Steamy Regency romance
- Scottish hero
- Governess heroine
- Grumpy sunshine
- Workplace romance
- Forced proximity

In the enchanting hills of Scotland, Katherine Bancroft, a captivating beauty scarred by scandal, seeks sanctuary from her tumultuous past. Little does she fathom that her escape will thrust her into the captivating orbit of a ruggedly handsome yet irascible Scottish laird, harboring secrets of his own.

Haunted by the tragic loss of his elder brother, Gabriel MacInnes returns to the ancestral home to salvage the remnants of a fading family legacy. Time is of the essence, his fortune teetering on the edge. And then, like a whirlwind, enters Kate—the vivacious governess to his spirited nieces. She disrupts the carefully laid plans and, to Gabriel's surprise, rekindles emotions he thought were long buried.

As their magnetic attraction crackles to life, ancient rivalries reawaken, casting shadows over both their blossoming love and the destiny of Dunsmuir Castle. Will they succumb to the scorching chemistry pulling them together, or will the echoes of the past force them onto divergent paths? Prepare for a tale where love clashes with history, and the future of Dunsmuir Castle hangs in the balance.