Forced to marry in her stepsister's place, 18-year-old Clara becomes the bride of Arthur Kingsley, the ruthless Marquess of Ravenhurst. Their marriage is a three-year contract, and their wedding night leaves her heartbroken. But when assassins target Clara, the coldhearted Marquess becomes her fiercest protector. As hatred turns into dangerous attraction, Clara discovers that the man she fears may be falling for her. Can a marriage born from cruelty ever become true love?
