Scotland, 1766: The lord of the clan, Angus McTern, has everything he wants in life. That is until he is captivated by Edilean Talbot. Beautiful and born to privilege, she represents everything he despises but she dazzles him. When he can no longer hide his feelings she rejects him until she needs help to reclaim her fathers gold. Then he gets accused of theft and kidnapping. The only way to keep from execution is to flee with her to America where despite all trying to keep them apart thet find a love as wild and free as the land itself.