The Duke of Kent, Elijah Wright, was raised with a strong sense of duty, accountability, and honour. It was time for him to take charge and finally honour the family title after his father passed away. His mother's first request was uncomplicated: an arranged marriage. He became more uneasy about marrying Lady Elizabeth Coleman, who was an absolute stranger to him, as the Christmas wedding drew nearer. Elijah leaves his house with the aid of Will, his best friend, in an effort to momentarily escape his imposed reality. He intends to go through with the wedding, but after saving a fiery redhead from highwaymen, everything is put into doubt. In her journal, Katherine Bennet wrote about her daydreams of leaving her small-town residence. When the chance to work as a maid for the Duke of Kent presented itself, she jumped at the chance. Ready to begin this new chapter in her life, she rented a mail coach and headed to the Kent Estate. Unfortunately, a chapter was cut short when robbers tried to rob her. That is, until a stranger on a horse intervened to save her and was severely hurt in the process. Katherine and Elijah must find shelter in a deserted cabin due to the approaching winter. Will these two complete strangers be able to withstand the intense attraction they feel for one another as they grow to know one another? When the snowstorm eventually stops, Elijah must decide whether to listen to his heart or not. or uphold the honour of the family?