Shocked by the threat of an arranged marriage to an aging magistrate Bliss Stafford fled through the rugged New Zealand countryside But chance -- and the barrel of her fathers pistol -- wed her to Jamie McKenna a handsome headstrong rancher whose bold touch flamed her innocent sensesIn his embrace she discovered the wonder of desire and the passionate man who would be her destiny Yet his heart was captive to a beauteous widow -- and a hidden bitter sorrow Only a rare courage would drive Bliss to face the secrets of Jamies pastto defy death itself for the radiant prize of a lifetime of tomorrows
