HIS SAXON WIFE of convenience...Heartbroken after his wife's death and overwhelmed by the needs of his children, Branton Cutter strikes a marriage bargain with widow, Emma Baker. Despite his immense grief, Branton's life takes a chaotic turn when the attraction he feels toward Emma is more than that of their arrangement. A temptation that cannot be ignored...To escape the kingdom's widow tax, Emma agrees to Branton's proposal in order to save a proper dowry for her daughter. Little does she know that sharing a house with the broken man will test her patience as well as her desire. While politics between the church and earldom unravel, peril linked to the past looms over the village of Hyrstow. Will Branton and Emma be able to reconcile their feelings in time to ensure their family's survival?