An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter
of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord
Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her
circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's
bailiff--a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in
the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the
escalation of the bailiff's vile behavior and to preserve the faith that
sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and
joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront
her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in
grave danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her
hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has
cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.