**Patience Macinnes is livid.** Instead of focusing on finding her missing sister Heather, her father has dispatched her to the troublesome Clan McLaud to settle a dispute. Determined to quickly resolve the matter and resume her search, Patience expects the task to be a mere inconvenience. However, the McLauds prove to be more challenging than she ever imagined, particularly one member. Hunter McLaud is renowned for his penchant for women. His days are filled with dalliances, and his nights are no different. Initially dismissing Hunter as a reckless warrior, Patience’s opinion shifts when he proposes a surprising solution to end the feud between their clans… marriage. He suggests that by uniting their families, they could prevent a disastrous war. Faced with the looming threat of conflict, Patience reluctantly agrees to Hunter’s audacious proposal. However, she sets forth her own conditions. To her surprise, Hunter consents to her terms. Yet, as they navigate the complexities of their arrangement, neither is prepared for the emotional turmoil that ensues. Despite their initial misgivings, they soon discover that their hearts may have other plans.