Alastair Halewell is a rich man, but he has no one to share his wealth with. Twice widowed, he now lives with a few servants and his faithful dog Spark in a calm English village. During a cold December walk, Alastair hears a call for help and rescues a man whose ankle is trapped under a rock. He carries the stranger to his mansion and tends to him. Alastair feels an instant connection to Tristan Fairworth, stronger than he had with either of his wives. Tristan values the quiet life Alastair chafes at, and as they spend more time together, Alastair realizes what his feelings are coming to mean. But does he dare hope that Tristan might feel the same?
