Angelfire — Linda Lael Miller

Shocked by the threat of an arranged marriage to an aging magistrate, Bliss Stafford fled through the rugged New Zealand countryside. But chance--and the barrel of her father's pistol--wed her to Jamie McKenna, a handsome, headstrong rancher whose bold touch flamed her innocent senses.

In his embrace she discovered the wonder of desire, and the passionate man who would be her destiny. Yet his heart was captive to a beauteous widow--and a hidden, bitter sorrow. Only a rare courage would drive Bliss to face the secrets of Jamie's past...to defy death itself for the radiant prize of a lifetime of tomorrows....