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Lorna has loved Blane, Laird of Nairn, for years but his bitter mother, Lady Morna, does what she can to keep Lorna and Blane apart, including arranging a marriage for Blane that will benefit both clans. When Lorna discovers that Blane is betrothed to Edana, daughter of the Laird of Shetland, after not having seen him in over a year, her world collapses. Edana's parents are pushing for a quick marriage, keeping it a secret from Lady Morna that they are desperate for money.

Alastair and Fiona are betrothed, yet Alastair, successor to the Lairdship of Aberdeen, is rebelling against the arranged marriage. Spoiled and entitled, Fiona desperately clings to Alastair. For if she cannot have him, no one else will. When Alastair meets his mother's new maid, Aileen, his heart feels a passion that he has never felt for Fiona. But as successor to the Lairdship, he brushes aside his feelings, preparing for his wedding to a woman he will never love. But Fiona has noticed the way he looks at Aileen and concocts a plan of her own.

When a mysterious 18-year-old woman attracts the Laird of Inverness, Wallace, Clan Campbell is wary. For Bridget has appeared suddenly, with a harrowing tale too absurd to be true. As Wallace's feelings grow for the beautiful woman, Bridget's feelings grow for another man. She is prepared to do whatever Alec wants to gain favor for her clan. But when Wallace's life is on the line, Bridget must make a choice. Do the evil that Alec wants or risk her own life to protect the man she has come to care about.

Agnes' hard life from a young age leaves her feeling scorned and unloved. As she works long hours in the castle's kitchens, she is shunned by the other servants. While Agnes accepts her lot in life, she is surprised when she encounters the Laird of Edinburgh, William. Although he is kind to her, Agnes knows he is only being polite. But William's heart flutters whenever he sees her. But there is someone in the castle of Clan Anderson who does not want William to be around Agnes, and they will do whatever it takes to remove her from William's life.

The Laird of Edinburgh is a fair man, in love and war, until he is crossed, as Montgomery finds out while trying to deceive the Laird out of his most prized jewels. But when punishment is brought down, a terrified Montgomery begs for his life as the Laird demands Montgomery's most prized possession, his daughter, Heather. As a terrified Heather is held captive, her days and nights are filled with sorrow and fear. As the Laird grows more fond of her, Heather's father begs that she be released. But the Laird refuses to give up a possession more desirous than jewels.

Gavin, Laird of Inverness, Clan Chattan, is attracted to Camden, the beautiful daughter of the caretaker of rival Clan Cameron. When Camden's father approaches Gavin in secret, hoping to work for him, Gavin agrees. But when the head of Clan Cameron, Douglas, finds out, terror reigns between the clans. For Douglas has seen how Gavin and Camden look at each other, and his deadly jealousy erupts, for he wants Camden all to himself. As Camden's father is beaten for his secrets, Camden disappears. A desperate Gavin sets out to find her and vows he will do whatever it takes to get her back.

Conan, the laird of Angus, Clan McDuff, and Una, the daughter of the laird of Caithness, Clan McGregor, have loved each other for many years, until a feud between the clans is unleashed and Una and Conan are forbidden to see each other. Unwilling to give up the man she loves, Una and Conan meet at night, in secret. Or so they think. Boyd, the finest knight of Clan McGregor, is in love with Una, and he states his intentions to her father that she be betrothed to him. But when Boyd follows her one night and sees her meeting Conan, a lethal fury is unleashed.

Silena struggles to get free. It wasn't supposed to be like this. She had no idea who had taken her, where they were taking her - or what awaited her. Her brother, Ronan, is the Laird of Inverness, of Clan Davidson, who are in a bitter feud with Clan Stuart, led by the vile Laird of Aberdeenshire, Eadan, who vows revenge on Clan Davidson for the deaths of his family. And what better target than the Laird's sister, Silena?

Heather, a beautiful chambermaid in the Laird of Edinburgh’s castle, is married to an abusive man, Duff, whom she has grown to despise - a man who will not comfort her when their son becomes deathly sick. Many men are attracted to Heather, including Alan, the Laird of Edinburgh, who gazes upon her beauty intently whenever he sees her. Alan plans to claim Heather as his own, but Heather rebuffs him, not wanting to be unfaithful to her husband, which only intensifies the Laird’s desire for her.

When Gordon, father of four beautiful daughters, was forced to beg the laird for money to purchase cattle and provide a better life for his daughters, Alastair agreed and set a timeline for repayment. When things go horribly wrong and Gordon cannot repay the laird, Alastair requests Gordon's youngest daughter, Morna, until Gordon is able to pay back the loan. Scared of the ruthless laird and heartbroken she is now a prisoner in the laird's castle, Morna vows to escape. She would rather risk death than spend another minute with the laird.

Alison marveled at how everything was still the same as she returned to the town she had left six years ago when she was 12. Now 18, she has grown into a beautiful woman. She hesitated at returning due to the humiliation she suffered at the hands of Kirk, a boy she believed she had been in love with. But Kirk never paid any attention to her, a lowly servant from a poor family. All of the town's girls had been smitten by Kirk, son of the laird and future Laird of Caithness. As she reunites with her best friend, Berthia, from childhood, she learns that Kirk is now the laird.

Bruce, Laird of Aberdeen of Clan McGregor, and Andrew, knight of Clan McGregor, have been best friends since childhood. They went to battle together and always came home victorious, leading to the two men making a pact to remain loyal and faithful to one another for life. While Bruce and Andrew are so much alike, they also are attracted to the same women. Bruce often finds himself attracted to women that Andrew fancies. When Andrew falls for the beautiful Annabel, Bruce has second thoughts about marrying his betrothed, as he does not love her and secretly desires Annabel.

Half-sisters, Efie and Colina, are treated very differently by their mother, Fenella, who favors the vibrant Efie. Colina, the strikingly beautiful sister, is treated as a servant. Both girls lost their fathers under mysterious circumstances. The eligible clan bachelors try to win the affections of Efie, and ignore the shy and quiet Colina. When Fenella hosts a banquet for Ross, the successor to the Lairdship of Elgin, in hopes that he will marry Efie, Efie wants no part of Ross. She has no interest in him and refuses to engage a man she feels no attraction for.

Bethia became betrothed to Ivar, successor to the Lairdship of Caithness, when they were younger. She dislikes Ivar immensely as he is jealous, possessive and arrogant. When he is sent away for many years by his father, Bethia rejoices. But 10 years later, Ivar is back, having grown into a handsome leader, preparing to take over the lairdship. As the clan gathers for Ivar's return, Bethia does not want to see him. But when she sets eyes on him, her heart is taken aback. But Ivar wants nothing to do with her.

When Blane, successor to the Lairdship of Aberdeen from Clan Ainslie, takes over the lairdship, his brother, Andrew, vows revenge on the lairdship which he believes to be rightfully his. The Clan has lived peacefully for years with no enemies, until Andrew sets a plan in motion that will unleash battles that will tear the clan apart. When Blane is betrothed to Lilias, a beautiful mild-mannered maiden in the clan, Andrew vows to take Blane down, planning an act so reprehensible so that he can marry Lilias, who he has been in love with for a long time.

Jean, the daughter of the Laird's farrier, has loved Alan, successor to the lairdship of Clan Grant, for years. At 16, Jean was hired as the castle's kitchen help, and worshipped Alan from afar. But Alan paid her no attention, and his good looks attracted the affections of many women, especially Lady Janet, a woman full of conceit, envy, and jealousy, to whom he is betrothed. But Alan's heart does not beat with love for Lady Janet, who his parents expect he will marry.

Blane, heir to the Lairdship of Edinburgh, is struck by the beauty of his new chambermaid, Annabel, igniting extreme jealousy in Effie of Clan McFarlane, his betrothed, and his mother, Davina. Blane secretly longs for Annabel, watching her from a distance, but keeps his distance as she is just a common girl.

Ewan, Clan Chattan Laird, has vowed revenge on Clan Cameron for 18 years when they ambushed and killed his family. He plans to kidnap the sister of the Laird of Clan Cameron, hold her captive in a tower and plan her execution. While Iona begs Ewan to set her free, although he finds her beautiful, he tells her that she is the payment for the savagery committed by her clan against his, a savagery that Iona is not aware of.