When Lord Gregor MacLean learns his childhood friend, Venetia Oglivie, has been abducted by a fortune hunter, he rides off to Scotland in hot pursuit. If he doesn't rescue the provocative wench swiftly, she'll be ruined by the scandal! But when an irate Gregor catches up with her, arrogantly expecting a hero's welcome, the sparks between him and the strong-willed Venetia begin to fly. And while they're trapped by an unexpected snowstorm, those sparks grow so hot they could burn the inn down! Now if Gregor can only convince Venetia that his motive for marriage isn't duty, but desire...