Truth. Justice. Revenge.

Lor Careston's quiet highland village was raided and burned. Needing revenge, but lacking the warrior skills to execute his mission, Lor seeks the Ludus Caledonia — a mysterious fight guild where he's trained to fight without mercy. When Lor proves himself in the ring, he's invited to join the household of the very clan that decimated his home. His plan is in motion, but he never planned for Isabail — daughter of his new laird. Isabail prefers swordplay to needlework, but to Lor she shows the softer side she's always kept hidden...