A story of love and sacrifice in the years before the War that devastated the country. A young enslaved girl, singled out and favored by her mistress, arrives to a new plantation when tragedy strikes the household. An enslaved man, recaptured twice after escaping his bondage, bides his time until he can escape again. Their paths will collide as they meet and destiny will be changed as they fight for both freedom and love. **This is the prequel to the upcoming release of A Groom for Altar, Book 7 of The Blizzard Brides series**