The sounds of war echoed throughout the colonies, and the tempestuous love of Juliet Hampton and Alec Farrell raged with a passion that defied destruction. Even as Alec gave his heart to the American Revolution, he was tormented by his longing for the beautiful daughter of a British loyalist. And Juliet endured her father's wrath, cruel betrayal, and searing jealousy as she valiantly clung to her dream of the day she and Alec would at last quench the smoldering flames of desire with the glorious union of their love.