Would you marry the father of the man you love?

Arranged marriages and parental dominion were deeply established in Grace's Irish Travelers' heritage. While betrothed to Collen, Grace accepted her ancestor's traditions, but hoped her future with him would allow her to be a writer, a voice of encouragement in the world. Then Collen died. As her friendship grew with Collen's younger brother Zane, everyone expected a new arrangement was in the works. There was . . . Grace and her sister were shocked to overhear their father promise Grace to Zane's widower father.

Grace was destined to live as Zane's father's wife in the same house with Zane. Or, she could choose to abandon her family to start a new life.

This is a story about love, loyalty, murder, and betrayal.