<p>Grieving from the death of his wife Lord Colin Campbell listens to the cries of his newborn son whilst penning a missive to the king. With no marriage prospects Colin petitions his majesty for help in finding a stepmother. Never again will he fall in love-the death of a woman brings more pain than losing a whole contingent of men on the battlefield.</p><p> </p><p>Feisty quick tongued and smart Margaret Robinson is delighted when her father receives a messenger from the king...until she discovers what news he brings. In a sennight she will wed the notorious Black Knight-her life is about to end.</p><p> </p><p>Tension builds during the wedding and deteriorates from there...until an accident draws them together. Just when their love begins to blossom a dire request arrives from the Pope. Colin must join the Crusades at once.</p><p> </p><p>Their fragile love is forced to withstand the seductions of hell-Margaret tempted by a scoundrel laird-Colin courted by Satan himself. Aye the war for Christendom could very well ruin their dreams forever.</p>