John was a trained soldier on the frontier of New York, born and bred on the outskirts of Stirling, Scotland. He had no choice but to leave the only home he knew. John fought a battle he had no business fighting, only to end up finding everything he never knew he wanted. Margaret was born in New York State to Scots Irish immigrants who taught her by example, to go after her dreams. She knew all she wanted was a husband. All she wanted was John. How could she prove to him that she was right for him? Meanwhile came the war for independence to rid the land of British tyranny. Could John and Margaret beat the unpromising odds against them? Fortune favors the brave, and the brave are strengthened by love.