Betrothed since childhood, Sarah Winchester grew up eagerly awaiting the day her husband, Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would return to claim her heart. With disarming innocence, she is unaware of the age-old rivalry between their families and completely unsuspecting of Nathan's past as a notorious pirate nicknamed "Pagan." The man now standing before her is enigmatic, arrogant, and irresistibly handsome, a noble-warrior whose tender touch awakens unexplored feelings within her.

Nathan, for his part, who has never given his heart to any woman, is initially irritated but very soon captivated by Sarah's sweet, rebellious nature. During their journey on his ship, the "Sea Hawk," she proves to be brave, daring, and determined to win his heart completely. But upon their return to England, her love will be severely tested, as a malevolent conspiracy threatens to tear them apart. With their future at stake, they will discover the true destiny of their love... forever!