When independence comes at a price...

Scotland, 1885

Grace McLeod’s life changes overnight when her father sells the family grocer’s shop and moves the family from their Highland village to a distant fishing town. But Grace refuses to follow.

Desperate to maintain her independence, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage to Angus MacKenzie – a stranger who makes it clear he doesn’t want her, and who is in love with another woman. When Grace arrives at the mill she now must call home, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and ambition. Unknown to her, Angus’s cousin is plotting to take over the mill and destroy her marriage from within, and he’s enlisted Angus’s former lover to help him.

As secrets and sabotage threaten to ruin everything Grace has tried to build, she must decide whether to fight for a life she never wanted – or walk away with nothing.

A sweeping, emotionally rich saga about betrayal, resilience, and a woman brave enough to demand more.

Praise for Liz Harris:

'An absorbing and emotional tale of hard choices and a courageous young woman battling for her dues in an arranged marriage. Intrigue, jealousy and ambition collide, creating a compelling 5-star page turner. I loved it.' Bestselling author Kay Brellend

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A five-star read that lovers of Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble books will adore.' Reader Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love’ Reader Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review