Ainsland a virgin widow fleeing from her husbands murderer and Collum a healer who possesses supernatural abilities are brought together by circumstance What begins as a marriage of convenience for the couple evolves into one of great love and passion Yet Collums tragic past and the everlooming threat of Ainslands malevolent pursuers appearance in their closeknit rural community overshadow their ability to be truly content When evil strikes and all seems lost will it be the resilient headstrong Ainsland who is able to save herself her husband the people she has come to know and cherish or will Collum determined and wise somehow manage to rescue the love of his life before time runs out