Candelyn Comyn an independent lass who can ride and shoot the bow and arrow as good or better than most men.  Angus McBaron, chief of his clan and obsessed with having Candelinn for his own.

He knows that he will never be able to court her in the normal way so decides to steal her like a common reiver.  Then he has to not only convince her of his love, but protect her against the strife in his country.