Lynna Jordon finds herself in the unenviable position of feeling a strong emotional attachment for two men at the same time. Her husband, Joshua Jordan, the love of her life. Sean Devereux, the pirate who saved her life. Already anxious about what surprises the next several months might hold in store, she still has the threat of Suzanne's revenge hanging over her head, a son who barely recognizes her, the worrisome notion that Clara is spending time with the local conjure woman, and the deaths of two of her dearest friends to deal with. She had fostered the hope that when Joshua stole her away from Trinidad, she would finally be able to settle down and enjoy a peaceful life with her husband and son. Unfortunately, as the winter of 1856 unfolds, it promised to unleash her worst heartache yet.