For lovers of true romance comes a story so intense, so full of passion, it will steal your breath away! It will take you to a time and place where men are fierce warriors, women are strong and passionate, and love conquers all. Decades after a pandemic, North America is ruled by lords, men of strength and will. Victor Strongheart, lord and warrior, journeys to meet the young woman that as required by treaty, he must wed. Annasai is beautiful, bright, and seductive. Strongheart is pleased. Annasai's cousin, Setiyah, is all nettles and stings, dark and dangerous as a stormy night. He is glad she's not to be his bride. But at the betrothal feast, Setiyah dances the sensual Fire Dance under the glow of a full moon. The darkly bewitching girl moves to the beat of tribal drums. Firelight lays shadows on the hollow at the base of her neck. The soft slope of her breasts glows golden and warm. She whirls, and the sound of the tiny beads woven into her myriad of braids is like the patter of raindrops on a summer's eve. Strongheart watches as one enthralled. He knows well that the heart is a treacherous thing, and his has just betrayed him. But Setiyah is forbidden fruit; one he can only taste at the risk of war. This novel is not suitable for younger readers due to strong sexual content and scenes depicting violence.