A Victorian widow auctions off her most prized possession: herself. In this novella, a woman of means finds herself in a precarious position, forced to consider a most unusual transaction. The societal constraints of her era and the expectations placed upon her as a widow stand in stark opposition to her burgeoning desires and the potential for a new, albeit unconventional, path.

This collection features novellas from several popular romance authors, including Christine Feehan. The provided description highlights a variety of romantic and sensual themes, suggesting a focus on passionate encounters and potentially transgressive desires within historical or fantastical settings. The inclusion of Feehan's novella, 'The Awakening,' indicates a contribution to the paranormal or dark romance subgenres for which she is known. The overall reception of such anthologies often depends on the individual authors' fan bases and the appeal of the combined themes.