An impossible choice: his family or love. As steward to the Earl of Borwyn, Erik Ward had only admired sheltered noblewoman Linota Leofric from afar, until he has to escort her on a dangerous journey. When she's kidnapped, he rescues the courageous beauty, reveling in finally having her in his arms. But, Erik has a secret plan to reunite his family, now he's forced to choose between that and his growing feelings for Linota...