Five women of the 1800s put their trust in grooms who are virtual strangers, agreeing to wed for practical reasons.

Emily marries Steven for the sake of his children.

Regina’s family has arranged for Diedrich to come from Germany as her groom.

Chiquita is bartered in marriage to Eduardo to cover her father’s debts.

Pearl accepts Jason’s hasty proposal to help him run his family’s farm.

Sarah Jane is forced to marry Painted Hands, a trail scout, for propriety’s sake.

Can romance develop despite awkward beginnings?