Serena MacGregor, a young Scottish woman, refuses to believe her brother Coil's friend Brigham Langston, an Englishman, is loyal to the plan to place Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne of Scotland and overthrow the hated English troops who have caused her family so much pain in the past.

Brigham refuses to let Serena's antagonistic attitude keep him from pursuing her and winning her love. As he reveals his heart to her, Serena learns to look beyond labels to see the true heart awaiting her if she only will let go of her fears.