Florence Middleton is on the run. Her tyrannical Uncle plans to marry her to a cruel Lord against her wishes. With no other hope in sight, she finds herself at Duke Christian’s Castle, seeking his refuge, while she awaits a fateful letter…Duke Christian is in pain. After losing his ex-fiance in a tragic accident, not only has he sworn to never love again, but he has decided to abandon his fate to the Spanish war. But when the innocent wallflower Florence ends up at his doorstep, he knows he can't reject her...But as his affections begin to grow for Florence, Christian finds himself at a crossroads. And soon, he is faced with a decision... Can he put his past behind him in time, or will his hand be forced, as he loses her forever?