In the rugged Scottish Highlands, a mighty clansman weds a headstrong heiress against her will–and discovers a fiery passion he'll risk his life to protect. . . A Man Of Power Payton Dunn-Fadden is the King's Champion, notorious for his ability to fight any man and win. With steely eyes and a deeply-muscled physique, his powers of seduction are just as legendary. But Payton has a dark secret known only to his wife–and it's a secret she may not keep. . . A Woman Of Will Known as White Satin, Dallis Caruth is infuriated by her forced marriage to Payton. The brute is far below her station. . .which makes her attraction to him utterly maddening. Now Dallis is determined to tame the fearsome laird–and win her freedom in the bargain. . . A Dangerous Desire As Payton and Dallis spar with one another, their desire ignites into fiery lovemaking. But danger is closer than either realizes. For the king has plans for the couple–plans that may unravel Payton's secret–and cost them both their lives. . . «Filled with magic and a love so deep it takes my breath away.» – Romance Reader at Heart on Once Upon a Knight «Ivie is destined to become a reader favorite.» – Romantic Times