When beautiful American heiress Catherine de Lacy O'Donnell arrives in Paris to wed the Duke of Charigny, she has to deal with two unexpected problems: the French Revolution, which closes daily around her like a threatening cloud, and the arrogant disdain shown by her new husband. But far worse is the realization that it is the Duke's cousin, naval captain Christian Lavelle, who has stolen her heart. Her only chance of happiness is tossed before her like a gauntlet. She must decide whether to accept the challenge or deny it. This is the second book in the Wild Hearts Trilogy.