Fionnha Brennan's trip to Ireland is more than just a search for her Irish roots. Her abusive ex-fiancé wants her back so she hopes putting an ocean between them will stymie his attempts to find her. Meeting Kathleen Burke is sheer luck. The Irish matron insists that Fionnha stay in the gatehouse of the Burke estate for the duration of her stay. At last, she feels safe. Then, she meets Kathleen's son Niall. Niall Burke is willing to do anything to revenge the death of a friend by an ultra-conservative group from Northern Ireland, even if that means allying himself with an illegal arms supplier to supply guns to the IRA. But, how can he satisfy his need for revenge with his growing desire for Fionnha, a woman who would be appalled by his illegal activities? A woman who his partners might see as an obstacle to what they want?