Four years ago, Jamie Mackenzie lost everything—the woman he loved, the use of his hands, and his honor.



Alcohol became the only thing which offered solace to Jamie and he was satisfied to drink himself into an early grave . . . until his older brother died, leaving his clan without a leader, and his young nephew Callan without a regent. Reluctantly, Jamie steps into the role, little realizing it would include a marriage contract.



A year ago, Agata, the oldest of the Sinclair jewels, thought herself satisfied. Now widowed and returned to her clan, Agata has given up on her dream of a family until she finds a new mission with her sisters: finding and restoring the ancient Sinclair jewels. When they find evidence the stones are hidden in the Mackenzie holding, Agata jumps at the chance to see little Callan again. But her mission conflicts with her personal dream when she discovers she's been contracted to marry the lad's drunken uncle.



Can Agata help him overcome his dependence on ale and learn to see himself as strong and capable . . . or will he spend the rest of his life focusing on what he lost?



And where exactly are the missing Sinclair jewels?



Contains mature themes.