Poor Miss Abbie Graham had never felt so betrayed! Betrothed to her grandfather's godson, Mr. Bartholomew Cavanagh, she had found him in a rather compromising position in the garden with another woman! Refusing to marry Bart has resulted in years of quarrel. And now Abbie's been packed off to Bath. Can things get any worse for the girl?

They can, and they do, when Bart joins their party. He's now six years older and a rather dashing gentleman to boot! it looks as if Abbie's grandfather is playing matchmaker again! Only this time it may just work, as mysterious goings–on push Abbie and

Bart closer together. And soon they realize they cannot survive apart!