In 17th-century New England, Rosalind Chandler’s complete lack of interest in ever becoming a bride is a constant source of speculation and gossip in town.

Then a twist of fate delivers two men – enemies of each other – into her life on the same day. Although both men initially intrigue her, one soon turns her blood cold, while the other heats it to a degree she is unable to comprehend…or control. Soon her resolve never to wed begins to crumble.

The problem is, the proposal of marriage comes from the wrong man...and he refuses to be denied.