Twice widowed in her marriage bed, and now suspected of witchcraft, Sorcha MacIver must find a man who can overcome the curse that haunts her and keep her from being burnt as a witch by her own clan. Mercenary Ian Hunter thought marrying the lass would be an easy way to collect the money he needs to save his inheritance and escape his brother. But he finds more than he expected in his bride. Unaware she is the pawn in a deadly play for the throne of Scotland by King James? cousin the Earl of Bothwell, Sorcha and Ian uncover political schemes between the treacherous lords of Scotland, where witch-hunts are only the beginning. Once they discover who is behind the deaths of Sorcha's husbands and family, no one can stop the vicious game of death, deceit and power.
