A reclusive laird finds healing and passion with a bewitching visitor in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Scottish historical romance. After escaping torturous captivity abroad, Hamish MacRae returned to his Highland castle a changed man. Now he wants only to be left alone. But an unwanted visitor at his gate is determined to defy his wishes. Mary Gilly is a healer, and a beauty beyond compare. But it will take more than her graceful manner and miraculous potions to soothe Hamish’s wounded spirit. As Mary slowly melting Hamish’s frozen heart, she awakens a burning need to keep her with him—forever. Never before has Mary felt such an attraction to a man! Mysterious, strong, and commanding, he is so handsome it makes Mary tremble with wanting him. But shadowy forces are coming closer, and cruel rumors abound. It will take a pure and powerful love to divine the truth—and promise a future neither had dreamed possible.