She lived in a peaceful, sheltered world...

For most of her life, JoHannah Sims has lived among the gentle Shakers and wants nothing more than to remain with them. But her dreams are shattered when her guardian takes her from the community with the intention of selling her as a wife to the highest bidder. Sent to a neutral household to await this horrendous sentence, JoHannah finds her faith tested in ways she never imagined by handsome, worldly Michael Lawne.

Until a dangerous stranger awakened the fire in her soul.

From the moment he sees her, Michael knows he must have this untouchable beauty. He knows full well how to tempt JoHannah, how to make her want him and his world. But the tables are turned when she begins to tempt his spirit, his soul, and especially his heart, as no woman has ever done before. Chance brought two people from different worlds together. But will the hand of fate allow this forbidden love to survive?