"Vows signed with blood. Witnessed by the deities. Death the only way out."
For Tobe, spending the Christmas season in his hometown after many years isn't bad at all. In fact, it's turning out to be more than perfect– until he crosses path with the fairest lady he has ever seen. But there is a problem. She has been taken.
Falling in love isn't part of the deal when Akwaugo seeks the help of a stranger from the big city to save herself from shame. However, one intimate encounter with him stirs up emotions that are capable of destroying everything she's built all these years.
When fate makes the forbidden desirable, gods, tradition and men must come to a compromise.
