Camden, South Carolina 1783 Colonial Captain Harry Fleming wears his passions like badges of honor, a man considered by most as smart, decisive...even impulsive. With the Patriot victory and his fighting days behind him, his homecoming sours when he discovers his homestead in shambles and childhood sweetheart married to his cousin. Most comfortable in breeches and with her trusty hound by her side, Olivia Parr is a half-white/half-native healer...a resourceful woman and no man's puppet. Yet when her path collides with the dashing captain, his charm makes her dream of a life and home like none she has ever known. Loathe to become a hermit, Harry proposes a marriage to Olivia based on devotion. Will she wager her heart to a man hardened to love? As unresolved feelings linger and enemies plot against them for greed and gain, will they risk all and unveil the truth of what lovers must do...if ever in love?