When a Scottish laird sets his sights on a spirited English lady, their whirlwind proposal leads to an unexpected marriage—and a tower standoff that neither of them saw coming. Edie discovers her new husband isn't quite the man she remembers (or thought she'd agreed to marry), so she takes matters into her own hands by locking herself away, refusing to be a dutiful wife to a stranger. But Gowan is determined, charming, and absolutely captivated by the passionate woman who challenges him at every turn, determined to prove that their marriage has the potential for real passion and partnership. This witty Scottish romance is a delightful battle of wills wrapped in sensuality and heart.

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Scottish highlands meet English defiance—moody indie folk, sultry vocals, and orchestral drama. Think florence + the machine, hozier, and benjamin francis leftwich. Longing, tension, and slow-burn passion with lush strings and raw emotional power.