In her second novel, Moning returns to the 16-century Scotland of Beyond the Highland Mist. Gavrael Mclllioch, born to a clan of warriors of supernatural strength, dares not fall in love for fear of bringing danger to the woman who holds his heart. But he cannot resist Jillian, the daughter of his foster family. Together they learn that as dangerous as love can be, it could be the only thing that can save them.