After years of living in the New World of Canada, Simon St. Bride is ready to return to aristocratic life in England. But his plans were delayed by a duel and a young woman he feels honor bound to marry, even though his family is unlikely to welcome her. For despite her beauty and seeming innocence, Jane Otterburn is hesitant to speak of her enigmatic past....

Then treachery srikes their world. And, as Simon and Jane fight side by side against enemies and fate—on land and at sea—he discovers a wife beond price and a passion beyond measure. But will the ruth about Jane tear their love asunder?