Reina Alvarez is appalled her father would force her into a marriage she doesn' t want, so, dressed as a nun, she sets off to New Orleans where she has friends. She's determined to marry for love, and refuses to settle for less. If she can escape her father's grasp...Reina doesn't count on the stubborn persistance of Clay Cordell, sent by her father to bring her back.

Bounty hunter, Clay Cordell, has refused to go after a willful, rich, young woman, but he's forced to take up the search when his partner is arrested for murder. Clay resents the blackmail, but agrees to the search for his partner's sake. He truly believes, Reina is cut from the same mold as his own mother.. rich, spoiled, seeking her own pleasure. Does he have a lot to learn!

Bobbi Smith continues her winning ways in this, her latest historical romance. A rich young woman who has to prove what she isn't, and a bounty hunter, himself financially well off, square off in this novel of betrayal and discovery. Reina is just as determined to remain beyond her father's grasp, as Clay is to return her. The clash of wills sets up some interesting confrontations. Reina may be quick to come up with escape plans, but her failure to think them through will have Clay constantly running to her rescue.

Will they finally make it back to her father? You'll have to follow their journey to find out if Sweet Silken Bondage is worth fighting for.