Disillusioned by her husband, Maddie Adams flies back to Italy at the request of Santo Barrella's dying grandmother. Santo had betrayed their marriage vows and trust in the arms of another woman. The red-hot desire is strong, she can't resist him, and finds herself at the mercy of his relentless touch. Unexpectantly, Maddie inherits the Casa de Barrella, his ancestral home, attached with one stipulation. Produce an heir... Santo's ultimatum, his home for an heir. Bitter experience has taught him to be guarded and wary. He can't deny the powerful chemistry burning between them. Maddie had nearly destroyed his heart once, but it won't happen again. Santo has no choice but to make their marriage binding. Can the healing power of forgiveness mend their broken hearts?