England, 1067. The Normans have successfully invaded England, and now they're marking out their territory.
That includes marking Dove as their property.
To save their lands from being snatched from them, her parents have sworn fealty to their new landlord, Richard of Gascony. Part of that also includes offering their maiden daughter as Richard's wife.
Dove doesn't want anything to do with the marriage, even if the handsome Norman nobleman makes her feel desires she never knew existed. And the night they marry, Richard shows her how to follow her desires ...