Captain Jonathon Bartholomew was discontent with army life and decided to retire after fifteen years of serving the Monarchy of Hungary and was bound for a new life in America. With the few short weeks he has left to fulfill his commitment he meets the mysterious raven haired beauty that gets under his skin and quickly stirs his heart. With the threat of war breaking out on their Russian border, he would risk life and limb to protect her.

With one glance at his piercing brown eyes, Marta’s heart throbs at the sight of the devastatingly attractive man standing before her. When she finds out he is a Captain for the Austro-Hungarian Army, she quickly tries to steer clear of him , swearing off all military men. When his kisses bring out the passion inside of her, she finds she would do anything to stay in his arms.