Lovely young Julia, raised as a true Southern lady, was terrified of Captain Derek Arnhardt. And how could a fragile, tender girl not be afraid of a man whom rumor called a true monster! However, in the hour of danger, it was Derek who became Julia’s savior - and at that moment her fear and hatred turned into passion - an ardent and frantic passion, tender and holy. A passion before which time and distance receded. Passion that swept away any barriers...