The heroine is enduring a constant struggle for survival. She must keep her young cousin, the laird of the castle safe from his enemies, as well as provide for her starving people and to top it all off, fend off all the aggressive suitors who want her money. Though she is said to be rich, she has seen no evidence of it and is ignorant of the ways of the world in a lot of things. The hero is as a English supporter who's cousin is a laird who needs his help to woo a certain wealthy heiress. The hero is inquisitive and curious to a fault so he doesn't hesitate to agree to his cousins plan. He'll go undercover to the keep as a golf instructor and from there, convince the heroine to marry his cousin. He agrees to this plan fully intending to completely disregard his cousins plans for marriage but once he lays eye on the beautiful French heiress, he knows that she's to be his. The two hit it off quite well from the jump mainly because the heroine, though prideful and independent, is secretly grateful for the hero's help. He's a nobleman who jumps into the fray and begins solving problems. They make a very nice team because the heroine allows the hero to lead, but the hero needs and welcomes the heroines input and advice. They are surrounded by potential enemies in the form of family members and are plagued by a perverted old man who's naked more often than not. Honestly, he was very creepy. I loved the hero because even when it comes to light that he was originally his cousin spy, he's able to calmly and articulately explain his situation and his feelings toward the heroine. And I loved the heroine because, though she was pissed and hurt, she was able to listen to him and together they talked it out like adults instead of the chick getting dramatic and storming off. I really liked the atmosphere of the book with the mystery and the tension between the two main characters. The one character I had trouble with was the young laird George who is an 8 year old boy yet most times speaks like he's a grown man. He's involved with the investigation and makes notes and offers help. He was made out to be older and more mature than a 8 year old should be. Besides that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. ( )