Esperanza has it all planned out: She will tell Don Raúl that she can't marry him, break off their engagement, and persuade her parents to let her marry the man she loves instead. After all, Artie is a hero. How could any parent object to welcoming such a brave man into their family? However, it soon becomes clear that the jealous When Artie's heroic sacrifice becomes the talk of the town, Raúl realizes that his bride's heart lies elsewhere... and he decides to use the information to his advantage. But as revolution looms and even families begin to turn against each other, danger lurks around every corner-and she soon learns that the greatest threats can come from the places you least expect. But with Artie's attacker still at large, a vengeful Don Raúl determined to hang him for treason, and a bloody revolution brewing all around them, ------ Artie always knew that Esperanza was out of his league. The beautiful daughter of a wealthy landowner, she sees him beyond his ragged clothes and lack of social status. But unfortunately, Esperanza's parents are not so open-minded. Blinded by money, they are determined to marry her to the ruthless Don Raúl regardless of her feelings on the matter. But standing up against the Don will earn him a warrant for his own execution. There is only one way to stop Raúl from using his life as a bargaining chip to force Esperanza's hand... but