From dutiful bride... To the Laird's unwilling hostage! A Highland Alliances story. Kidnapping Elspeth MacMillan on her way to an arranged marriage is the only way for new Laird Calum Campbell to avoid more bloodshed and bargain for peace for his people. Calum expects her fury, but he doesn't expect the feisty lass to break through his defences into his heart. With war waging between their families, will they ever be able to yield to love?