In a time of revolution, a fiery young widow may have to compromise more than her politics… As British soldiers swarm her Maryland plantation, Caroline Steele must feign loyalty to the Crown to protect her home. But she is in danger of losing everything when a fugitive chooses her bedroom as his hiding place—and effectively ruins her reputation. Now the scoundrel owes Caroline his life—a debt she demands he pay—with marriage… Rebel sea captain Garrett Faulkner never planned to take a wife. But Caroline has him undeniably trapped—and tempted. With the British on his heels, and a murderous suitor after her fortune, both have much to lose—and more to gain than their hearts dare imagine. For marriage is merely one part of a bargain filled with secrets, adventure—and irresistible desire…