She's sworn to resist temptation Journeying to Dunborough to learn the truth about her sister's murder, novice Celeste D'Orleau dons a nun's habit for safety. But seeing her childhood hero, Gerrard of Dunborough, makes her dream of pleasures that will be forbidden once she takes her final vows. Gerrard wrestles with his desire for the innocent beauty. After striving to redeem his wicked reputation he won't seduce a nun. Yet as Celeste's mission draws them closer together, it soon becomes clear their passion is stronger than any vow.