Nothing could extinguish the hot burn of unquenchable desire whenever Jackson McCay held Alli Nordstrom within his embrace-until unforeseen circumstances, steadfast patriotism, and a heart bound by honor compelled a separation between the insatiable lovers. Forced by a maelstrom of conflicting emotions, Jackson follows a silent call to arms and leaves Alli's side, never imagining that America's Civil War will keep him away for four long years. Determined to win Alli's forgiveness and regain her love, he returns to seduce her back into his arms. Though nothing has changed between them as the flame ignites once more, and Alli's heart and body still yearn for his touch, she is determined not to yield, never to forgive the heartbreak of his betrayal of both her and his country. As Jackson seductively overwhelms Allie's resistance, conspiracies begin to unfold. Whispers lie on the breeze. There are secrets.unforeseen circumstances that threaten both Alli and Jackson at every turn, until they are swept into the turbulent path of the perfect betrayal.