After her parents were killed in a brutal fire, Gabrielle was taken in by Lady Hermion Nevon and given a home and love. But all that is about to change when Hermion's bastard nephew , Bryce Lyndley, takes over managing her estates due to her mysterious illness. He is now heir to all the Lyndley properties but only feels responsible for Aunt Hermion's because she was the only person to show any interest in him as a child. She paid for all of Bryce's schooling and he feels a great loyalty and obligation to her even though he hasn't seen her in over 15 years.
Once arriving at Aunt Hermion's country estate, Bryce is continually surprised by the people and the events that occur. He is intrigued by Gaby, the beautiful and naive niece, and the huge "family" of servants that he is now responsible for. This would be London solicitor is not prepared for all the emotions his cold heart now feels due to this warm group of people who are thrust so unexpected ly into his life.
