The daughter of his sworn enemy... For wealthy merchant Metellus, nothing is as important as his desire for revenge. Ever since his father's death, he's been planning to wreak vengeance on those responsible. So when he rescues the daughter of his sworn enemy, Livia Drasus from a shipwreck Metellus sees an opportunity to set his plans in motion. ...is fair game in his planned revenge! Making Livia his wife is the perfect way to get close to her family. What Metellus doesn't expect is the fire that burns so passionately when he takes feisty Livia to his bed! Falling for his wife was never part of the plan, and soon he stands to lose more than he ever thought possible. Now Metellus must decide, is gaining his revenge worth risking his heart?