The author of The Inheritance weaves another sweeping historical romance following two vastly different people who are determined to keep their arranged marriage free of passion&;but that&;s easier said than done. Ordered by the British king to marry and produce an heir, Baron Quynn St. Crowell is forced to wed the beautiful Lady Raiven de Cortillion of France. Their marriage is supposed to be a peaceful alliance for the two countries but the two strangers don&;t really know what to make of each other. Together they face an uncertain future, clashing personalities, and a growing, sensual desire that neither can deny.