From New York Times Bestselling Author Jill Barnett comes a funny, heartwarming battle of the sexes love story....

When Addie Pinkney inherits her aunt's farm, the legacy feels like an answer to her prayers...until she arrives and meets Montana Creed. Creed also has a claim on the land where her aunt and uncle established a farm. The attorneys for both explain they need to wait until a judge will rule, but to insure her claim early, Addie sneaks out and takes residence in the farmhouse before Montana, thinking she has bested him.

But no such luck. Montana Creed sets up camp in front of the farmhouse, and what ensues is a charming war of wits as they both try to drive the other off the land. But soon there is more at stake than just the land they both want. These two loners must find a way to make a bargain, one that will reach far beyond a piece of lush green farmland and everything they hold dear.

Madelyne de Belgrume has lived in secrecy in a hidden abbey for years. Her mad, abusive father, Fantin, believes she is dead.

Lord Gavin Mal Verne wants nothing more than to seek revenge on Fantin de Belgrume … and he has the king’s blessing to bring the man to heel.

After a battle with Fantin that leaves Gavin nearly dead, he accidentally comes upon a hidden abbey … and the beautiful, serene nun who helps to heal him…and touches his heart in more ways than one.

When Gavin discovers Madelyne’s true identity, she is forced to leave the sanctuary of the abbey and appeal to King Henry for succor.

To her horror, Madelyne learns she must either marry … or be returned to her father’s custody.