Although he was born to a clan of warriors of supernatural strength, Gavrael McIllioch abandons his name and his Highland castle, determined to escape the dark fate of his ancestors. Hiding his identity from the relentless rival clan that hunts him, he calls himself Grimm to protect the people he cares for, and vows never to acknowledge his love for the ravishing Jillian St. Clair. When her father sends Gavrael an urgent summons to come to Jillian's aid, he races to her side—straight into a competition to win her hand in marriage. Because she is the only woman who can tame the beast that rages within him, Gavrael competes—even as deadly enemies plot to destroy them both.Aunque Gavrael McIllioch nació en un clan de guerreros de fuerza sobrenatural, él abandona su nombre y su castillo decidido a escapar del sombrio destino de sus antepasados. Ocultando su indentidad del implacable clan rival que lo persigue, cambia su nombre a Grimm para proteger a la gente que quiere y jura no admitir jamás su amor por la encantadora Jillian St. Clair. Es entonces cuando el padre de su amada lo convoca con urgencia a una competencia donde el triunfador se casará con Jillian St. Claire. Ella es la única mujer que puede dominar a la bestia que brama dentro de Gavrael. Todo ello, mientras sus enemigos mortales tratan de acabar con ambos.